Ballard Lesemannįirst to take the stage was a fantastic local band out of Folly Beach called Dangermuffin. Gracious and sincere, Adams charmed the crowd with his surprisingly high-caliber humor, technique, and passion. Obviously pleased with the response, Adams bantered back and forth between songs, sometimes cracking jokes in response to rowdy fans, sometimes explaining how he wrote such tunes “Heaven,” “Run To You,” and “Summer of ’69” (who knew it was about sex?). The standing ovations became more frequent. Guys hollered along with the lyrics to the choruses. I can’t remember such boisterous enthusiasm from a Music Hall audience - ladies whooped and screamed between songs. The place was packed and the vibe was wild. He hit every high note and every “Yeah-eah!” without cracking. His voice sounded just as raspy as it did on his 1983 breakthrough album Cuts Like A Knife, but his range was totally intact. Without a stack of amps, accompaniment, fancy lighting, or distraction, Adams stood at the mic, dressed in black, with an acoustic guitar and played for two hours straight. By the conclusion of his Monday evening concert at the Charleston Music Hall - one of only a few solo acoustic shows he’s doing this month on off-nights from his band’s tour - I stood cheering him on.

Interns are expected to follow University of Kentucky COVID-19 guidelines.Two weeks ago, I poked fun at Canadian rocker Bryan Adams and his early-era MTV clips in these music pages - making light of some of the silliness on the small screen and the anthemic style of his mid-’80s hits.

What safety precautions are you taking related to COVID-19?.

Interns are responsible for paying for their local housing, transportation, parking, and food (follow links to campus options). Interns will be paid $15/hour (40 hrs a week) as participants in the program. Any interested student enrolled at any Kentucky college or university is encouraged to apply.

Do I have to be a student at the University of Kentucky?.

We expect interns to work 40 hours a week for the entire 10-week period.

The 2023 internship will run from May 22 - July 28.

What is the time commitment for an intern?.

Through regularly scheduled seminars and field experiences, interns will gain exposure to the variety of research projects, methods, and subspecialties represented at KGS. However, our program is designed to provide our interns with a broad set of academic, professional, and interpersonal skills relevant across fields and disciplines.

Each intern will be assigned a project to work on based on their interests ( read more about the 2023 projects).

Our project topics vary from year to year and require skill sets from Environmental Sciences, Physics, Engineering, Public Health, Geography, Statistics, etc.

No, we welcome students with a wide range of related educational backgrounds.

Please include in your email, your name, and specific questions or concerns you would like addressed.

If you would like your resume and cover letter reviewed before submission please submit a finalized draft version as a Word document to Liz Adams at KGS ( by February 13.Do you any tips about formatting our resume or cover letter?.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) are fundamental principles that guide this program, KGS, and our mission to conduct research and provide unbiased information about geologic resources, environmental issues and natural hazards affecting Kentucky. Therefore, we encourage applications from all interested and eligible students. KGS places a high value on diversity of experience and cultural perspectives.What is KGS looking for in a candidate?.If you have any questions, please contact us. Visit the application page and follow the link to the google form (google account required) or email a copy of your resume, cover letter, and preferred project(s) to Please review our eligibility requirements and application information before applying.

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