The Martin Luther King Center offers friendly and tailored support to undergraduate and graduate students from all over the commonwealth. We provide a welcoming and safe space to assist students and connect them with the resources designed to help them succeed.
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Student Diversity Grant Fund Request
As part of an effort to increase diversity and community building across the University of Kentucky campus, the Martin Luther King Center has created a grant program that will fund creative proposals for student-led diversity programming.
Details:
- The student diversity grant will fund grants up to $750 for creative diversity programming ideas.
- The student diversity grant calls for us to increase our awareness of others and to work collectively to challenge our way of thinking and doing. It requires us to engage, teach, listen, and learn.
- The student diversity grants are for programs that are student-centric and foster collaborative programming and partnerships among groups, centers, programs, registered student organizations and/or initiatives that are looking to address the importance of diverse views and cultures.
- These programs should also educate others on issues of social justice and diversity, increase belonging and engagement of marginalized groups and increase opportunities for collaborative learning around issues of diversity excellence.
Completed applications may be submitted electronically to the MLK Center through the application button. All components must be received to be considered. MLK Center professional staff will review, approve or deny proposals. Please note: proposals are open until grant funding is depleted.
Student Diversity Grant Fund Request
If you have questions regarding the proposal process, please call (859) 257-4130.
*Once the form has been submitted, please allow up to 10 business days for response.
Undocumented/DACAmented Wildcats
Welcome Undocumented/DACAmented Students, Educators and Allies:
The Martin Luther King Center recognizes that COVID-19 is taking an unprecedented toll on our students and families; below are resources you might find helpful during these times:
- Sitio de Covid-19 del estado de Kentucky (Kentucky Website for Covid-19)
- Sitio de Covid-19 del ayuntamiento de Lexington (Lexington Website for COVID-19)
- Casa de la Cultura de Kentucky en Facebook (Cultural Center, Lexington)
- Publicación sobre los esfuerzos de FLACA en Facebook (FLACA Foundation of Latin American Culture & Arts )
- La Casita Center en Facebook (La Casita Center (Cultural Center, Louisville)
- Radio Lex en Facebook (Lexington Radio)
We provide a welcoming and safe space to assist students in navigating the University of Kentucky with a variety of services including, but not limited to:
- Confidential 1-on-1 appointments with students to discuss:
- Academics
- Financials
- How to get involved
- finding a job
- Navigating college with a TPS (Temporary Protective Statuses) such as DACA, or students who identify as Undocumented
- Referrals to a multitude of campus-based and community resources and
- Physical space for students to engage in community. Our Center features a student lounge, a private study room and a computer area with lockers and a library. We are open 8am-7pm when the school year is in session.
The Undocumented/DACAMented WILDCAT Student Services at the King Center aim to foster a sense of belonging, community and well-being for all students who consider themselves Dreamers. The University of Kentucky values and understands the experience Undocumented/DACAmented students bring to the Wildcat Community. We are truly committed to helping each student reach their goals and aspirations.
The University of Kentucky is a safe haven that emphasizes the privacy of our students under the Family Educational Rights Privacy Act (FERPA).
Questions? ¿Preguntas?
We are just a click away! For questions and assistance, please contact our Center's Latino Student Community, Specialist, Ruth González Jiménez at 859-257-4130 or send her an email at ruth.gonzalez@uky.edu to schedule a call or ZOOM.
Latinx/Hispanic Wildcats
The Martin Luther King Center offers friendly and tailored support to undergraduate and graduate students from all over the commonwealth. We provide a welcoming and safe space to assist students in navigating through the University of Kentucky. The seeAzul Latinx/Hispanic Program is focused on supporting Latinx/HIspanic Students at the University.
Our Center aims to create a sense of belonging, community and well-being for all students who identify as Latino/Latina/Latinx, Hispanic, descendent or of any part of the Latin American Diaspora, including the Caribbean and Puerto Rico.
We provide provide:
- 1-on-1 appointments with students to discuss:
- Academics
- Financials
- How to get involved
- Finding a job
- Navigating college with a TPS (Temporary Protective Statuses) such as DACA, or students who identify as Undocumented
- Referrals to a multitude of campus-based and community resources.
- A physical space for students to engage in community. Our Center features a student lounge, a private study room and a computer area with lockers and a library. Open 8am-6pm when the school year is in session.
Bias Incident Report
Bias Incident Report
This form serves as an official report to the University of Kentucky regarding an incident or incidents of bias, hate, bigotry and/or identity-based violence.
This report goes to the Bias Incident Response Coordinator (BIRC) during normal business hours and is not monitored after hours, on weekends, or during official university holidays. If you have an immediate concern about the health and safety of a University of Kentucky student or employee, please contact the University of Kentucky Police Department at 859-257-8573 (#8573 on your cell phone).