CentreTran

Although sponsored by ISS, any Centre student may ride the FREE Saturday afternoon shuttle bus that runs from behind Campus Center to Kroger and Walmart.

This shuttle operates year-round (including over summer and winter breaks); however, there is no service on New Year’s Day, Independence Day (4th of July), or Christmas Day. The shuttle may have limited or no service if there is inclement weather that negatively affects safe road conditions. Since the shuttle is free and available on a first-come, first-serve basis, it is recommended that you plan your trip accordingly. Please see the image below for the CentreTran schedule (times are approximate).  

CentreTran Schedule

 

Bluegrass RIDE throughout Danville

In addition to the CentreTran, BGCAP operates Bluegrass RIDE (formerly called the DanTran) which is open to the public and goes all around Danville via 3 routes. Bluegrass Ride operates Monday through Saturday except on major US holidays. As of August 7, 2023, Bluegrass RIDE is fare-FREE. 

See here for the schedule and route maps: https://bluegrassride.org/Home/Danville

Intercity Bluegrass RIDE

Bluegrass RIDE will soon introduce a network of intercity transit routes connecting the Bluegrass region

See here for more information: https://bluegrassride.org/Home/InterCity

Centre College Airport Shuttle to/from LEX or SDF

Centre College offers an airport shuttle service to or from Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF).

The airport shuttle is for Centre students only (no family/friend guests). Shuttle dates are set around the beginning and end of classes as well as the established breaks on the academic calendar. Students should make every effort to schedule flights on the set dates or make arrangements on their own. Remember that you are responsible for loading and unloading your bags.

Centre pays for a portion of the airport shuttle cost with the student’s fee being placed on their student account. If you schedule a shuttle yourself, the entire fee will be your responsibility and paid directly to the driver. Note that additional fees may apply for late requests, cancellations, or additional baggage (for more than 2 checked bags).

Please refer to the appropriate Information Handouts on the Forms page to learn more about the airport shuttle schedule and policy information. Check your Centre email for the airport shuttle service survey sign-up as administered by SLO.

Local/infrequent travel arrangements

Public transportation and vehicle for hire services such as UBER, Lyft, or other taxi companies, are not common in Danville, KY. For infrequent travel, you may consider making arrangements (preferably several days in advance) with:

  • Sharon's Car Service by calling or sending a text message to +1 859-319-4281

Wednesday/Saturday trips to Lexington with Sharon's Car Service

  • Mr. Chris Pollard (Lyft driver from Danville) at +1 859-324-5674
  • Penman's Rideshare & Taxi Service https://penmansrideshares.com/ -or- +1 859-396-8706

Car Rental

If you or family member(s)/friends need to rent a vehicle, please consider the following options. Since Enterprise is available at Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX), Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF), and in Danville, it is the recommended vendor. You will need to contact the rental car agencies directly to learn about their policies and to make reservations.

Note that some car rental companies require drivers to be age 25 or older. Others may allow drivers under age 25 to rent certain vehicles (i.e. cars may be permissible, but trucks, SUVs, or vans may be prohibited), but may have additional terms and fees.

Car Rental Company Reservation Phone Number
LEX = Lexington Airport
SDF = Louisville Airport
Website
Alamo logo +1 800-462-5266 (LEX, SDF) Alamo
Avis logo +1 859-281-1681 (LEX)
+1 502-364-1901 (SDF)
Avis Lexington
Avis Louisville
Budget logo +1 800-527-0700 (LEX, SDF) Budget
Dollar logo +1 800-800-4000 (LEX, SDF) Dollar
Enterprise logo

+1 833-338-3315 (LEX)
+1 833-635-0430 (SDF)
+1 859-238-9778 (Danville) - after a short message, press * to speak with a Danville representative

Enterprise Lexington
Enterprise Louisville
Enterprise Danville
Hertz logo +1 800-654-3131 (LEX, SDF) Hertz
National logo +1 800-227-7368 (LEX, SDF) National
Payless logo +1 800-729-5377 (SDF) Payless
Thrifty logo +1 800-847-4389 (SDF) Thrifty

Jessica Leonard

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Assistant Director, Centre Global
International Student Services (ISS)


Office Location: Old Carnegie
Office Phone: +1 859.238.6106
Office Email: jessica.leonard@centre.edu
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Biography

BS: Physics, University of Maryland

M.Ed (pursuing): Higher Education – Student Affairs, Liberty University

Jessica Leonard joined Centre Global in August 2018 as the English as a Second Language (ESL)-International Student Services (ISS) Support Specialist before taking on the ISS Assistant Director role in June 2019. She previously taught ESL in South Korea for almost 8 years.

Jessica is a member of the College's CARE team and Enrollment Management & Retention Advisory Committee in addition to serving on the College's Staff Congress as Secretary. She currently advises the International Student Association (ISA), the Asian American and Pacific Islander Coalition (AAPIC), and the Centre South Asian Cultural Association (SACA) and previously advised the Chinese Students and Scholars Association (CSSA).

In her free time, Jessica enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter at home in Versailles, KY.

Adam Chen-Dedman

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Executive Director, Centre Global

Office Location: Old Carnegie
Office Phone: +1 859.238.5268
Office Email: adam.chen-dedman@centre.edu
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Biography

BA: Comparative Culture (Humanities), Sophia University (Japan)

MTS: Asian Religion & Gender, Harvard University

Adam Chen-Dedman is a native of Kentucky and joined Centre College in 2023 as Executive Director of Centre Global. He spent 25 years studying and working abroad in Japan, Thailand, Taiwan, and Australia. From 2005 to 2012 Adam served as head of International Student Services, Director of the Study Abroad program, and then Assistant to the President of International Affairs at Payap University in Thailand. From 2013 to 2019 he served as Executive Director of the Institute of South East Asian Affairs, a regional study abroad program, that was based at Chiang Mai University in Thailand. In these roles, Adam forged relationships with US colleges and universities and oversaw students from the US and other countries who were studying abroad in Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, and the Philippines.

Adam is completing his PhD in Cultural Studies of Asia at The University of Melbourne (Australia) where he researches responses to Chinese nationalism, geopolitics in Taiwan's LGBTQ+ social movement, and Japanese and Thai queer cultural interactions with Taiwan. He has taught courses on LGBTQ+ activism and human rights in Asia, Sex and Politics, and Global Media Cultures. His publications can be found in Nations and Nationalism, International Journal of Taiwan Studies, Feminist Media Studies, Contention: The Multidisciplinary Journal of Social Protest, and Feminist Encounters: A Journal of Critical Studies in Culture and Politics. Adam speaks Japanese, Thai, Mandarin, and conversational Spanish.;

Vivienne Main


Assistant Director, Centre Global
Study Abroad and Away


Office Location: Old Carnegie
Office Phone: +1 859.238.5285
Office Email: vivienne.main@centre.edu
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Biography

MSci: Marine and Freshwater Biology, University of Glasgow

Vivienne Main is a Scotland native who graduated from the University of Glasgow in 2015 with an MSci in Marine and Freshwater Biology. She studied abroad in Egypt and focused on tropical ecology with a strong emphasis on citizen science engagement and science communication.

Vivienne spent 4 years working abroad in Egypt and The Bahamas coordinating STEM and sustainability-focused programs for visiting international students. Upon moving to the USA in 2019 she served as Program Coordinator for International Field Studies, an educational and scientific non-profit organization established to promote and assist educators with field study programs. In these roles, Vivienne coordinated international travel, and on-site logistics, and advised students from the US and other countries who were studying abroad.

Margaret Meadows

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Office Coordinator, Centre Global

Office Location: Old Carnegie
Office Phone: +1 859.238.5295
Office Email: margaret.meadows@centre.edu
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Biography

BA: Spanish and International Relations, University of Kentucky

Margaret Meadows joined Centre Global in 2022. She graduated from the University of Kentucky in 2015 where she studied abroad in Costa Rica and earned a BA in Spanish and International Relations.


 

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