Following two separate natural hazard events, including the flooding in eastern Kentucky and tornadoes in western Kentucky, UK is working to reduce the risk to human life and property from natural hazards through its updated FEMA-approved Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Drawing on research from her new book, “Algorithms of Oppression: How Search Engines Reinforce Racism,” Noble’s presentation will help audiences understand the deeply rooted disparities in how online algorithms affect people of different races and genders, even while search engines claim to be progressive and unbiased.
The University of Kentucky Police Department (UKPD) is holding an active aggressor training open to all UK students, faculty, staff and members of the larger community on Sept. 21.
Including arts, music, food and dance, the festival celebrates Appalachian cultural diversity with a special emphasis on Latinx experiences and expressions in the region. The week will be anchored by a performance by Cornbread & Tortillas, a dynamic bilingual production that features stories, music and dancing.
In this eye-opening presentation, one of the nation’s most experienced journalists shares how she gets to the source of what’s happening behind-the-scenes, how well the American public is being served by today’s media and political environment, and how future elections will impact what lies beyond the beltway.