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UK College of Agriculture Fleet Service named among North America's best
University of Kentucky faculty and staff whose jobs require them to use vehicles from the College of Agriculture's Fleet Service know the technicians who take care of the vehicles are some of the best in the business. Until recently it was only by reputation, but now it's official. The fleet service was awarded the Blue Seal of Excellence by the National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence.
UK is one of only seven university fleet services to receive the Blue Seal, which means the majority of service technicians are ASE-certified.
The group was also recently added to the 100 Best Fleets in North America, an honor only bestowed upon four university fleets. The others were the University of Minnesota, the University of Oklahoma and the University of Washington. Out of more than 14,000 eligible organizations, 850 applied for the 100 Best in 2008.
"It means a lot to have our services and technicians receive these honors," said Ted Walker, UK fleet superintendent. "We really take pride in our work, and our goal is to keep the university's fleet in top shape using the latest technology and the best technicians around."
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eXtension recognized with prestigious national award
The eXtension Initiative, on behalf of the Cooperative Extension System, was presented with a Secretary's Honor Award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The Secretary's Honor Awards are the highest and most prestigious awards offered by the USDA.
The UK College of Agriculture and Cooperative Extension Service are partners in eXtension, a web-based arm of the Cooperative Extension System that draws...
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UK landscape architecture ranked in nation's top 15
The University of Kentucky College of Agriculture's undergraduate landscape architecture program is listed in the top 15 in the nation by a national publication in its annual survey of architecture and design schools.
DesignIntelligence, a bi-monthly publication promoting quality design education, ranked UK No. 15 nationally among 54 schools in its ninth edition of "America's Best Architecture...
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UK Nonprofit Leadership Initiative to present 2008 awards
There is a common thread in the two awards to be given by the University of Kentucky Nonprofit Leadership Initiative - service to the community.
The Mountain Association for Community Economic Development of Berea and Marian Guinn, chief executive of God's Pantry Food Bank of Lexington, will receive the 2008 Fifth Third Bank Innovative Nonprofit Award and the Distinguished Nonprofit Leadership Award, respectively. The awards will be presented at the Kentucky Nonprofit Leadership Forum Oct. 16 at the Lexington Convention Center.
The Mountain Association...
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UK landscape architecture students win international award
University of Kentucky landscape architecture students recently received a prestigious Honor Award from the American Society of Landscape Architects.
The award recognizes community service by students who demonstrate sound principles and values of landscape architecture. The 13 College of Agriculture students were recognized for their work on The Hills Project based primarily in Kenton County. As part of their task, the students met with community stakeholders to generate ideas about a landscape vision for the county. The project allowed participants to explore...
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UK scientists part of new center funded by NSF, EPA to study environmental implications of nanotechnology
A team of University of Kentucky College of Agriculture scientists will join colleagues from other institutions to explore the potential ecological hazards of nanoparticles. The National Science Foundation and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency have awarded $14.4 million to create the national Center for Environmental Implications of NanoTechnology.
Paul Bertsch, a UK soil scientist, will lead the Kentucky team collaborating with the Duke University-based center.
Nanoparticles are as much as a million times smaller than the head of a pin, and...
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UK one of 39 schools nationwide selected as HP technology grant recipient
The University of Kentucky was selected as one of 39 two- and four-year colleges and universities in the United States and Puerto Rico to receive a 2008 HP Technology for Teaching grant, which is designed to transform teaching and improve learning in the classroom through innovative uses of technology.
The UK Department of Forestry, part of the College of Agriculture, will receive...
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HorseQuest Web site wins national award
The HorseQuest Community of Practice eXtension Web site was named the winner of the 2008 National Association of County Agricultural Agents Communications Award, an award recognizing excellence in the use of communications media.
The University of Kentucky has an active role in the management and expertise of the HorseQuest Web site. The site bested 30 others submitted nationwide for the top honor.
"The award is significant because it is recognition from a community's peers, as well as people who use the information, that the content is high quality...
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UK Nonprofit Leadership Initiative seeking nominations for awards
The University of Kentucky Nonprofit Leadership Initiative is currently accepting nominations for two awards recognizing innovation and leadership in the nonprofit sector.
Nominations for the fourth annual Fifth Third Bank Innovative Nonprofit Award and the new Distinguished Nonprofit Leadership Award will be accepted until August 15, 2008.
"The Distinguished Nonprofit Leadership Award recognizes outstanding achievement in Kentucky nonprofit chief executives in the areas of strategic leadership, community building, ethical integrity, innovation and commitment...
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UK Wheat Science Group receives IPM award
This unique group works to improve the efficiency and economics of wheat production. These efforts have paid off in such areas as improved yields and a higher percentage of no-till production. Their efforts have been noticed by producers, crop consultants and colleagues with the latest recognition coming from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Southern Region Integrated Pest Management...
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