Dear Colleague:
Congratulations to all our faculty and staff on the completion of a successful 2013-14 academic year. As we look ahead to a productive summer, this issue of Thrive offers several timely highlights, including:
As always, we welcome your feedback on these and other topics featured here.
Kim Wilson
Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
University of Kentucky Human Resources
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Make a Life-Changing Difference by Donating to the Staff Shared Leave Pool
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During the annual donation period that started May 1, staff may donate to support the UK Staff Shared Leave Pool. The pool is a resource of paid time off available to UK staff who have exhausted sick and vacation leave due to a severe medical challenge.
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Lexington Farmers Market @ UK Returns May 14
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Fresh fruit and vegetables will soon be available on the University of Kentucky campus again as producers from the Lexington Farmers Market set up shop at Commonwealth Stadium once a week, Wednesdays from 3 - 6 p.m., through the growing season. This will be its third season on campus.
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Andrew Johnston, a Computer Science / Computer Engineering Junior, was named the 2014 UK Student Employee of the Year at a banquet held earlier in April.
Read full article here �
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Farmers Market Updates
Get weekly texts about in-season produce and specials. Read more �
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20 Satisfying Lunches
Brown-bag alternatives beyond your old faithful PB&J. Read more �
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Local Summer Camps
A directory of options from the recent summer camp fair at UK. Read more �
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Reduced Summer Hours
Employees can request "summer hours" through Aug. 23. Read more �
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UPCOMING EVENTS: MAY - JUNE
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Farmers Market @ UK Walking Club Begins 5/14
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FREE & NEW THIS SEASON
Join the Farmers Market Walking Club for weekly walks through the Arboretum, because what goes better with fresh produce than getting fresh air? The club is open to the general public; meet at LFM's table at the Commonwealth Stadium Lot.
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Walk With A UK Doc On Campus
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FREE! Walk With A UK Doc events are held twice a month, every month. Dr. Alison Bailey leads this 30-min. lunch break walk. Learn more here �
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