Community Spotlight Podcast

University of Kentucky Human Development Institute
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Community Spotlight is a podcast highlighting different things on campus and in the community. It was started by Callie and Sara, two students in the College and Career Studies program at UK. Each week, students explore campus or community events, resources, or activities and then work together to create a podcast episode featuring a chosen Community Spotlight. Thanks for listening!

  1. 10/06/2025

    Episode 17: The Kentucky Book Festival and the Local Literary Community

    Brooklynn Morris, a student in the College and Career Studies program at UK, interviews Jay McCoy, director of the Kentucky Book Festival. Jay shares general information about the festival, as well as what people can expect this year. They also discuss the many opportunities for writers and book enthusiasts in the regional writing community, and ways people can get involved.

    28 min

  2. 02/05/2025

    Episode 16: Mental Health and Wellness

    In this edition of Community Spotlight, Callie asks about some of the supports and resources people might consider for mental health and wellness, the differences between them, and also ways we can work on our personal goals on a day-to-day basis.

    25 min

  3. 12/19/2024

    Episode 14: HDI CATS Center

    Community Spotlight 14 - the HDI CATS Center: Gabby, a student in the College and Career Studies program at UK, interviews Joan Hager at the HDI CATS Center, whose mission is to ensure Kentuckians with disabilities have access to assistive technology.

    11 min

  4. 12/09/2024

    Episode 15: UK Athletics

    Jacob interviews Chris Shoals, Associate Director of Athletic Communications and Public Relations at UK. Jacob and Chris talk about UK Athletics, sports media, and the importance of sports to the college experience and in society at large.

    19 min

  5. 06/20/2024

    Episode 13: Scott County Humane Society

    In this episode, Sara interviews Dr. Joni Fowler (PharmD), Board Member of the Scott County Humane Society.

    19 min

  6. 06/04/2024

    Episode 11: Boris on Trains and Photography

    For this Community Spotlight, we have a student spotlight. Boris Buchheit is a student in the College and Career Studies program at UK, and in this interview, Boris talks with Adam Potter from the HDI Media Team about his love of trains, photography, and other interests. Thanks for listening.

    17 min
  7. Episode 12: Interview with Dr. Ryan Mason from UK Health and Wellness

    05/20/2024

    Episode 12: Interview with Dr. Ryan Mason from UK Health and Wellness

    In this episode, College and Career Studies student Jacob Tipton interviews Dr. Ryan Mason, Assistant Fitness Manager for UK Health and Wellness. In this conversation, we hear about fitness facilities and benefits that are available for UK students, faculty, and staff – as well as some general health and wellness information. Thanks for listening!

    13 min

  8. 04/19/2024

    Episode 10: The Lexington Public Library with Eden Wilder

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    13 min
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About

Community Spotlight is a podcast highlighting different things on campus and in the community. It was started by Callie and Sara, two students in the College and Career Studies program at UK. Each week, students explore campus or community events, resources, or activities and then work together to create a podcast episode featuring a chosen Community Spotlight. Thanks for listening!

Information

  • Creator
    University of Kentucky Human Development Institute
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2023 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Community Spotlight Podcast