Community Spotlight is a podcast highlighting different things on campus and in the community. It was started by Callie and Sara, two students in the College and Career Studies program at UK. Each week, students explore campus or community events, resources, or activities and then work together to create a podcast episode featuring a chosen Community Spotlight. Thanks for listening!
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Thursday Jun 20, 2024
Thursday Jun 20, 2024
In this episode, Sara interviews Dr. Joni Fowler (PharmD), Board Member of the Scott County Humane Society.
Tuesday Jun 04, 2024
Tuesday Jun 04, 2024
For this Community Spotlight, we have a student spotlight. Boris Buchheit is a student in the College and Career Studies program at UK, and in this interview, Boris talks with Adam Potter from the HDI Media Team about his love of trains, photography, and other interests. Thanks for listening.
Monday May 20, 2024
Monday May 20, 2024
In this episode, College and Career Studies student Jacob Tipton interviews Dr. Ryan Mason, Assistant Fitness Manager for UK Health and Wellness. In this conversation, we hear about fitness facilities and benefits that are available for UK students, faculty, and staff – as well as some general health and wellness information. Thanks for listening!
Friday Apr 19, 2024
Friday Mar 22, 2024
Friday Mar 01, 2024
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
In this episode, three UK students (Will, Sara, and Jakob) discuss the importance of stories and how they impact our lives.
Tuesday Jan 09, 2024
Tuesday Jan 09, 2024
PAWSibilities Unleashed is a Kentucky organization providing training for service dogs. Callie and Sara sit down with Christy Almond to learn more about how UK students are helping this important organization. Learn more about PAWSibilities Unleashed online.
Thursday Dec 07, 2023
Thursday Dec 07, 2023
For this Community Spotlight, we talked with Sam Gleaves, a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist who directs the Bluegrass Music Ensemble at Berea College and also the Bluegrass and Old Time Music Ensemble at UK. In this interview, we talk about music, community, and belonging.
Find out more about Sam Gleaves online.
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
In this Community Spotlight, we have a conversation about inclusion and belonging.
The University of Kentucky College and Career Studies Program began in 2022. It is a Comprehensive Transition and Postsecondary program, one of five in Kentucky. This program supports students with intellectual disabilities as they pursue college opportunities. For more information, visit the Kentucky Supported Higher Education Partnership or the UK College and Career Studies webpages.