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The Center for Academic Resources and Enrichment Services (CARES) offers a variety of signature programs designed to bolster students' academic and personal growth. These programs include annual events, interactive workshops, and celebratory gatherings, all aimed at fostering a supportive environment. Through personalized advising, peer tutoring, and community engagement initiatives, CARES ensures that students have the resources and opportunities necessary for their overall success and development.
Location
Various locations across campus. Check event for specific details.
CARES Kickoff Celebration
The CARES kickoff celebration is a special event that takes place at the beginning of the Fall and Spring semesters. It is organized to welcome new and returning William C. Parker Scholars and set the tone for the academic school year. During the event, students get the chance to interact with staff, faculty, and administrators across the campus. They can also learn about the different academic and social support services available to them and explore the amazing co-curricular opportunities that await them during the semester. Moreover, students can receive swag and other prizes as a token of appreciation during the event.
CARES Enrichment Program
CARES Enrichment Program Services are specifically tailored to foster both academic and personal development among students. Through this service, students are given the chance to immerse themselves in a variety of enriching experiences. These experiences are carefully designed to cultivate essential life skills and foster positive attitudes that significantly contribute to their overall growth.
Brothers’ Chill N Chat
Brothers' Chill N Chat is an initiative that aims to establish a supportive and engaging community for men of color in college. The primary goal of this program is to provide a space and opportunity for college men to build a strong bond among themselves, develop academic and life skills, engage in meaningful dialogue, and explore topics related to their mental well-being and academic success.
Sister Inspiring Sister (SIS)
Sisters Inspiring Sisters (SIS) is a Women's support network housed in the Center for Academic Resources and Support Services (CARES). This vibrant and nurturing community is dedicated to uplifting college women, fostering a sense of belonging, sisterhood, and pride. Our group is a haven where members can share experiences, celebrate their unique identities, and grow both personally and academically. Through regular meetings, mentorship programs, leadership workshops, and cultural celebrations, this community group strives to empower each member to reach their fullest potential.
The Harambee Celebration is an opportunity to congratulate our scholars as they prepare to graduate from the University of Kentucky.
Life After UK
The "Life After UK Workshop Series" is a comprehensive program created for juniors and seniors at the University of Kentucky. Its primary goal is to prepare these students to transition from academic life to their subsequent careers or educational pursuits.
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Assisting students in the areas of academic support, student development, tutoring, mentoring, and social enrichment programming
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The Dinkle-Mas Suite for LGBTQ* Resources serves as a community space for UK students. Come visit us to wind down in between classes, eat your lunch, work on homework, play board games, do some de-stress crafting, or even take a nap under our gazebo! Check out our various resources including our sexual wellness cart, menstrual hygiene station, lending library, community craft cabinet, and more!
Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday
9AM-6PM (Fall/Spring)
9AM-5PM (Summer)
Location
Dinkle-Mas Suite for LGBTQ* Resources
160 Avenue of Champions Suite A250 Lexington, KY 40508
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Offering groups, workshops, and counseling to support student's growth and assist students with mental health
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Creating a positive social culture that supports and promotes academic success and wellbeing for all members of the Fraternity and Sorority Life community
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K Week welcomes new Wildcats to campus with programs and events the week before the semester begins and are designed to help them meet new people and learn about UK traditions and resources. It’s the best way to get started at UK!
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Lesch Lending Library is the state of Kentucky's premier collection of LGBTQ* and identity-centric materials including fiction, non-fiction, young adult and children's literature, serials, films, crafts, games, and more. The library is dedicated to keeping these materials on our shelves and in the hands of readers, safe from discriminatory book-banning practices. The library is named in memoriam of UK Gender and Women's Studies student, Dr. Mel Lesch– an avid reader and fierce LGBTQ* advocate.
Please stop by to register for your free library account today. University of Kentucky students, faculty, and staff may use their UK ID. Community members can also register for an account with valid photo identification and phone number.
Online Catalog
Using our Online Patron Access Catalog (OPAC) on Librarika, users can search titles by Author, Category, Publication Date, and more!
Browse Our Shelves
Hours of Operation
Weekdays 9:00 AM-6:00 PM.
Closed on weekends.
Location
Dinkle-Mas Suite for LGBTQ* Resources
160 Avenue of Champions Suite A250 Lexington, KY 40508
Dr. Mel Lesch was a compassionate person who fiercely advocated for LGBTQ* students to exist and thrive freely at the University of Kentucky. They were among the first students to advocate for the formal representation of LGBTQ* student voices on campus. Their efforts lead to the creation of OutSource–the University's first LGBTQ* outreach center. They then became the first graduate assistant for the Office of LGBTQ* Resources while completing their PhD in Gender and Women’s Studies. During their time here, they helped cultivate the Audre Lorde Living Learning Program on campus in 2019. Beyond their tangible work, they brightened up a room with their light, positivity, and laughter. Many close friends describe them as, “Human Sunshine”.
As Mel was known to be an avid reader, their closest friends and family each received a book from their personal library upon their passing in 2020. This sparked the idea to memorialize the love they had both for reading and for the queer community through a state-wide LGBTQ* centric library.
More Ways To Get Involved
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UK Religious and Spiritual Life's mission is to provide support for students in finding or creating a community consistent with their faith tradition, worldview, or spirituality.
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Whether you are looking for the right religious or spiritual student organization to join, you are interested in starting a new religious or spiritual student organization, or you'd just like to know more about our office, schedule an in-person or zoom meeting with our Director Justin Sadle.
Schedule a meeting
Hours of Operation
Advising Hours:
Monday: 1:00 - 4:30pm
Tuesday - Thursday: 9:30am - 4:30pm
Friday - 9:30am - 12:00pm
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The Social Culture Enrichment events/activities are made available to students to encourage cultural awareness and understanding. Through providing these experiences students are stretched to connect to different viewpoints, environments, and cultures that allow each to become full members of the community at large as well as global learners. Additionally, students are encouraged to get involved in other campus organizations to enhance their educational experience. Sample events include:
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Inspiring students to get involved in the UK community and make connections
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Providing comprehensive academic support for students who are first generation, low income and/or have a documented disability
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The Trans* and Gender Non-conforming Support Group is open to any UK student seeking support and community connection around gender identity and gender expression.
To participate in the Trans* and Gender Non-Conforming Support Group, call the Counseling Center at (859) 257-8701.
Location
Multidisciplinary Science Building
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