In celebration of Women’s History Month, the University of Kentucky Appalachian Center and the UK Lewis Honors College will host a virtual screening and discussion on a film about writer and social justice advocate Lillian Smith.
“I want the younger generation to know they are more than capable of obtaining a degree and having the career of their dreams. We need to make engineering more inclusive, to bring varying perspectives and inspire generations to come.”
"It is important for schools to embrace students during painful events, to acknowledge their potential pain and stress, and provide ways to help process traumas."
"It takes courage and humility to recognize and reflect on our own biases, but we must think critically about whether our actions give others an equal and equitable opportunity to advance. If our actions impede this in anyway, then it’s our job to make it right."
Dr. Brittany Bissell and her colleagues are working hard to help usher in a new era of pharmacy, one where sexual harassment is not the norm, and people can come to work without taking on any additional emotional stress.
To improve mental health resources provided through Work+Life Connections, UK HR collaborated with the College of Social Work (CoSW) to expand their services with therapists from diverse backgrounds to further support the mental health needs of Black and other diverse faculty and staff.
"We still have a long way to go to have equitable opportunities for all people. Be alert to how you can help others to achieve their goals. By helping others, you have the chance to learn from people with different backgrounds and skillsets, which can help you become a better leader."
