Events | Martin School of Public Policy and Administration

New student orientation

Aug 18, 2023, 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Incoming Student Orientation – Graduate Programs Friday, August 18, 2023 11:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Gatton B&E Room 127 11:30 Check-in, headshots and boxed lunches in room 323J 12:00 Welcome – Dr. Ron Zimmer, Martin School Director

Dr. Karida Brown Lecture and Book Discussion

Mar 30, 2023, 5:00 – 6:30 PM

Dr. Karida L. Brown, Professor of Sociology at Emory University, will visit the University of Kentucky campus to discuss her book, Gone Home: Race and Roots Through Appalachia

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Martin School Annual Frankfort Trip

Feb 9, 2023, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Learn more about careers in and around state government while networking with professionals and Martin School alumni. Students will tour the capitol building and meet with various policy professionals, including the Legislative Research Commission, Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, members of the Governor's staff (budget, communications), and the Kentucky Center for Statistics. Please contact Brooke Kuerzi for questions.

IPPMI Fall Orientation

Aug 22, 2022, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

9:30-10:00am Student arrival, get settled before orientation. Coffee and refreshments

New Student Orientation

Aug 17, 2022, 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM

11:30 Check-in, headshots and boxed lunches 12:00 Welcome – Dr. Ron Zimmer, Martin School Director 12:10 Introductions: Bill, David, Suzy 12:25 Team building exercise 12:30 Advising for MPA/MPP – Suzy (Canvas shell, Degree Audit) DGS PD/Internships for MPA/MPP - Cory 1:15 Alumni/Current Student Panel – Abernathy, Stein, Junoh, Rodrigo 2:00 Res Publica 2:15 Martin School Librarian – Jennifer Horne DEI Committee Information – Caroline or Jeongyoon

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UK Public Policy AMA

Apr 14, 2022, 5:30 – 6:30 PM

Thinking about a major in public policy? This is your chance to get pressing questions answered about the classes, extracurricular opportunities, careers and more as you make your college decisions. Already confirmed for fall? Stop in to meet current students and others from your cohort. This is also open to current UK students considering a major or minor in public policy. Ask us anything!

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