COVINGTON, KY (FOX19) — Kentucky Lieutenant Governor Jerry Abramson will be the commencement speaker May 15 at Gateway Community and Technical College’s 12th annual graduation ceremony, according to Dr. Ed Hughes, college president and CEO.

“We are delighted that the lieutenant governor could join us for this milestone event in our students’ lives,” Dr. Hughes said. “We believe Lt. Gov. Abramson’s example of achievement and community service will be inspiring to our graduates.”

The class of 2013 numbers 845 graduates who have earned a total of 1,464 credentials. The credential count exceeds the number of graduates because students may earn more than one credential.  The credential breakdown includes 362 associate degrees, 93 technical diplomas and 1,009 certificates. 

FLORENCE, KY (FOX19) — Students and parents attending the Advanced Manufacturing Expo at Gateway Community and Technical College April 30 can learn firsthand from local manufacturers about the bright job outlook for manufacturing careers.

Six local employers are scheduled to attend the education expo at Gateway’s Boone Campus in Florence April 30. They include DHL, Mubea, Mazak, Ellison Group, the Center for Integrative Natural Science and Mathematics, and Virtual Manufacturing Services.

The expo is open to the public and begins at 5 p.m. Participants can tour Gateway’s high-tech Integrated Manufacturing Center, Computerized Manufacturing and Machining Lab, and Welding Lab between 5 and 6 p.m., and meet with local employers between 6 and 7 p.m. Gateway will conduct an information session on college credit that can be earned in high school from 6 to 6:30 p.m. Apprenticeship information will be shared from 6:30 to 7 p.m.

BURLINGTON, KY (FOX19) - Local author Rick Robinson will discuss his new political thriller, Writ of Mandamus, during free receptions held at Boone, Campbell, Grant and Kenton County Public Libraries, the week of October 22. Robinson will share the stories behind his characters, answer questions, sign books and mingle with the crowd while sampling appetizers prepared by Chez Nora.   

Writ of Mandamus follows the story of a fictional congressman, Richard Thompson, who is running for re-election. His opponent, Sean Sullivan, is an eccentric lawyer who frequents Covington’s popular bistro, Chez Nora, and complains if his Guinness is not served at room temperature. In honor of Sean Sullivan, Chez Nora will be preparing Guinness pork sliders for each of the libraries’ receptions.

The public is invited to attend any or all of these free events: