The UofL College of Arts and Sciences鈥� international, diversity and engagement programs office is offering the free, public forums in partnership with the Yearlings at the civic club鈥檚 4309 W. Broadway location. The series, part of the Signature Partnership Initiative, seeks to bring faculty members and the public together to share expertise, discuss issues and forge common bonds.

The events run 4-6 p.m. monthly on Sundays (unless otherwise indicated) from September through April. The April 11 program will be 6-8 p.m. Tuesday.

The schedule includes:

Jan. 22 鈥� 鈥淧utting Students First: Creating a Community of Learners.鈥� Panelists will include Kentucky 成人直播 and Workforce Development Cabinet Secretary Hal Heiner, Jefferson County Public Schools Superintendent Donna Hargens and Jefferson County Teachers Association President Brent McKim, with UofL Pan-African studies professor Carson Byrd as moderator. Topics will include the educational needs of urban youth, school choice and charter schools.

Feb. 19 鈥� 鈥淎 Salute to African-American Athletes: Trailblazers Who Broke Color Barriers in College Sports.鈥�

March 19 鈥� 鈥淲omen鈥檚 History Month Program: Honoring 鈥楬idden Figures鈥� in Kentucky鈥檚 History.鈥�

April 11 鈥� 鈥淎nnual Community Spirit Awards.鈥� Reception will honor distinguished citizens for their service. (6-8 p.m. Tuesday).

The Yearlings Club Inc. was established in 1951 and its members include representatives from corporate, government and private organizations. The club is devoted to promoting civic responsibility, community service and leadership development.