2016 Schedule
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Welcome to the University of Kentucky and K Week 2016!
We have been preparing for your arrival and are very excited that you are here. K Week, the fall welcome
week for all new students, is designed to make your transition to UK and to college life as smooth as
possible. In the following schedule, you will find a wide variety of sessions, events, and social activities to
help you get to know campus better, find answers to your questions, and make new friends. We want you to
have fun and learn about your new home!
Welcome Wildcats!
It is my pleasure to welcome you to your home away from home. During your time here, you will create
some of life’s greatest memories, build lasting relationships with your peers, and experience a world of
opportunity and growth.
Campus is undergoing a significant transition, but K Week will provide you with the best introduction to “seeing
blue” at the University of Kentucky. From navigating our beautiful campus as you find your first class to attending
events over the next several days, K Week is a crash-course in all things UK.
As you embark on this journey, take advantage of new possibilities and embrace different ideas. Over the next
several weeks, you will begin to make friends; meet faculty and staff; and spend time with alumni who walked
many of the same paths when they were students. Enjoy it and discover new communities that will support your
success as a student. You will also be challenged academically and socially – lean on your network, faculty,
staff, and friends to help you throughout your time on campus.
K Week is a great way to accelerate this exciting process and jump-start your academic career.
Mary Lynne and I look forward to seeing you around campus.
Welcome to the Big Blue Nation!
Eli Capilouto
President
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Hello Wildcats!
Welcome to the University of Kentucky. We are thrilled you’re finally here! The next chapter in your life officially
starts today, and there is no easier way to make that transition than K Week. In the following nine days there
are more than 150 events, sessions, and social activities planned, each one offering a unique and exciting
experience. Plus, with tons of free food and t-shirts, if you play your cards right you won’t pay for a meal or do
laundry for almost two weeks!
This 2016 K Week Schedule of Events is your guide to all of the awesome entertainment and socializing you can
handle. Take a few minutes to flip through these pages and check out all the cool events you won’t want to miss!
And if you find yourself a little lost (it happens!) or have questions, be sure to ask your friendly K Crew leader
who will be glad to point you in the right direction. So grab some friends or meet up with your K Team and come
on out! We look forward to seeing you on campus! Welcome home!
- The K Crew
Get the K Week schedule on your phone!
Download the K Week app on your iPhone or Android!
Download the FREE “UK K Week” app from your App Store or Android Market
and access these exciting resources (and more!) at the touch of a button:
- Find up-to-date K Week news and information
- View the K Week schedule of events
- Interact with an event location map
- Explore the Campus Guide to social media, resources, and K Team information
- Create your personalized K Week schedule with “My Schedule”
App is not available for Windows devices.
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K Teams
There’s no need to worry about who you will attend
K Week events with. All freshmen are assigned to a
K Team, a small group of 15-20 students led by a
member of the K Crew. If you came to UK without
knowing anyone, your K Team will be a group that
you can go to events with. Even if you came to UK
with a lot of friends from high school, going to events
with your K Team is the perfect opportunity
to branch out and meet new people.
You will meet at least five times
with your K Team:
- Friday, August 19 for
K Week Kick-off at 7 p.m.
- Saturday, August 20 before
Big Blue U at 6:30 p.m.
- Sunday, August 21 for
lunch at 12 p.m.
- Monday, August 22 for dinner and the Common Reading Experience
book discussion at 5 p.m.
- Tuesday, August 23 for a campus tour to
help you find your classes at 4:30 p.m.
Freshmen living on campus should have received
their K Team assignment by email over the summer.
Students who are uncertain about their K Team
assignment can check with K Week staff in the
residence hall lobbies during move-in hours on Friday.
Freshmen living off campus should check in on
Johnson Center Fields from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. on Friday,
August 19 before the K Week Kick-off to receive a
K Team assignment. If you are a transfer student
and are interested in being assigned to a Transfer
K Team, you should also check in on Johnson Center
Fields at this time.
When you arrive on Johnson Center Fields on Friday
and Saturday evenings, look for your K Team number
on a sign. Your K Crew leader will be there waiting to
meet you and the rest of your K Team.
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Follow Us!
There are many ways for you to find out additional
information about #KWeek. Be sure to check us
out on Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, and Facebook.
#KWeek #KWeek16 #UK20
-Twitter: @UKNSFP
-Instagram: @UKNSFP
-Snapchat: UK_KWeek
-Facebook: UKY.NSFP
Need Help? Look for the K Crew!
Lost? Disoriented? Need a friend? Need directions?
Look for a member of the K Crew! These students are
happy to assist you, and they’ve got the answers you
need. Just bring your questions!
Questions?
Call the Office of New Student & Family Programs at
859-257-6597 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to
5 p.m. or email KWeek@lsv.uky.edu. Be sure to get
your K Crew leader’s cell phone number and email
address so that you can ask any questions you have
during K Week and throughout your first year at UK.
Visit K Week online at www.uky.edu/KWeek.
Free Parking
Bringing Your Bicycle to Campus?
The Office of New Student & Family Programs has
arranged to have the South Limestone Garage
(Parking Structure #5 located at 409 South Limestone
Street between South Upper Street and South
Limestone Street next to Kennedy’s Wildcat Den) open
for FREE parking on Friday, August 19, Saturday,
August 20, and Sunday, August 21.
- Friday, August 19
open free of charge for K Week guests
5 p.m. to 12 a.m.; last entrance will
be at 9 p.m.
- Saturday, August 20
open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; last entrance at 5 p.m.; enter the garage via S. Limestone St.
- Sunday, August 21 open 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.;
last entrance at 5 p.m.; enter the garage
via S. Limestone St.
University of Kentucky Parking and Transportation
Services strongly encourages all members of the
campus community who plan to park their bicycle on
campus to obtain and display a valid bicycle permit.
UK Parking has a helpful website with parking maps,
bus schedules, and everything you need to know
about getting around campus. Visit www.uky.edu/pts
for more information.
Enforcement Dates
The following schedule is in place for enforcement of
parking lots:
Year-round
Valid R6 (Seminary), R16, R17, and R18
permit required to park in designated lots.
August 8
Valid R5, R11, and R12 permit
required to park in designated lots.
August 15
Valid CK, C-BCTC, C5, R7, R10, and R14 permit
required to park in designated lots.
August 24
Valid K*, off-peak, C8, and R8 permit required
to park in designated lots.
You can apply for your free bicycle permit either online
or in person:
- www.uky.edu/pts/alternativetransportation_bicycle-information
- Press Avenue Garage (PS #6)
- South Limestone Garage (PS #5)
Campus Map, Campus Tours,
and Construction
The K Week mobile app is the best place to look to
find out where all the events will be held. You will tour
campus with your K Team on Tuesday, August 23 to
help you find your classes as well as places to eat
and hang out. With all the construction taking place
on campus, even upperclass students are going to
be figuring out where everything is located. Follow
posted signs and allow extra time to make your way
across campus since walking and driving routes may
change from week to week based on the construction
progress.
*Students may park without a permit in K areas of Commonwealth
Stadium August 13 - August 23. PERMITS ARE NOT REQUIRED
DURING THIS PERIOD. Permits ARE REQUIRED beginning
August 24, 2016.
For more information, visit www.uky.edu/pts.
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Download the LiveSafe App
The University of Kentucky is committed to your safety.
UK Police and Student Government have launched
the LiveSafe app in order to better address safety
concerns that inevitably occur on a large college
campus near a metropolitan area. The university
strongly encourages students to be aware of such
issues and take safety measures seriously.
UK’s Policies on Tobacco, Alcohol,
Drugs, and Firearms
Be aware that the university’s policies on tobacco,
alcohol, drugs, and firearms are strictly enforced.
Please visit www.uky.edu/studentconduct to review the
Code of Student Conduct and to familiarize yourself
with campus policies. Make note that tobacco use,
drug use, and the illegal use of alcohol are prohibited
on campus. Possession of firearms and other weapons
is also prohibited.
Disability Resources for Students
The University of Kentucky is committed to equal
opportunity and nondiscrimination in all programs,
events, and services, regardless of economic or social
status, and does not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, ethnic origin, national origin, creed, religion,
political belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status,
age, veteran status, or physical or mental disability.
To request disability accommodation during K Week,
contact the Disability Resource Center at
859-257-2754 or drc@uky.edu.
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Share Information – App users can submit tips
for suspicious activity, harassment, or even a
malfunctioning traffic signal, all with two-way text
communications with the police. You can submit
pictures or videos with your tip straight from your
mobile phone. Tips can be submitted anonymously
if you choose.
Have Your Friend’s Back with SafeWalk – Participate
in a virtual escort and monitor your friend’s location in
real-time on a map. Users can chat with one another
or call 911, if needed, from within the app.
Navigate Campus – Access a building list and receive
turn-by-turn walking or driving directions to any
building on the Lexington campus.
Summon Emergency Help – Call 911 or 859-257-UKPD
or message campus police in an emergency from
within the app. Safety officials can leverage location
data in an emergency, allowing faster response times!
Access Emergency Information and Resources –
Fast access to campus emergency procedures as
well as on and off campus resources.
Download “LiveSafe” from Google Play or the
App Store. Select “U. of Kentucky” as your school.
Sign up with your name and information.
Tips for Making the Most of K Week
K Week is full of opportunities to get out, get involved, get informed, and explore
what awaits you here at UK. Completing the tasks in the checklist below will ensure
that you get your college experience off to a great start!
❑ When you’re not attending K Week events, spend time getting settled in your room.
Make it your home away from home. Don’t miss our Late-night Target Run on Sunday night for
those things you forgot!
❑ Review the K Week schedule each night to see what is going on the following day. Look for daily
emails with schedule highlights, too. You won’t want to miss all of the cool things coming up!
❑ Don’t hesitate to ask for help. Look for faculty, staff, and members of the K Crew throughout K Week.
We all remember what it is like to be new to UK.
❑ Get to know your roommate, your resident advisor (RA), your neighbors, your K Team, and the K Crew.
Begin building relationships with all the people you are going to be living with for the next nine months.
❑ Go to all your K Team meetings and as many other events as possible with your K Team.
Doing so will get you connected with new friends – and potential study partners,
dinner dates, and BFFs.
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Follow The Blueprint and read the K Book. Both of these publications are meant to help you in your
transition to UK. The Blueprint offers step-by-step details on how to be successful in your first year
at UK. The K Book is full of all the information that upperclass students think new students
need to know and touches on everything from academic tips to things to do in Lexington and
central Kentucky. Take advantage of all the information in both of these publications.
❑ Have fun!
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K Week Information for UK Moms, Dads, and Families
Parents, family members, and other guests are invited to attend many of the sessions offered on Friday,
August 19, and Saturday, August 20, including the New Student Induction Ceremony, Parents and Families
Reception, and information sessions.
Welcome Parents, Guardians, and Families!
We’re excited that you are participating in K Week with your student. We think that all of you will enjoy the
experience. There will be some activities you can experience together and some that are meant just for you.
We understand that you probably have a long list of things to do to help your student get settled, but we hope
you’ll set aside the room preparations and errands to participate in K Week activities. Review the schedule,
and make note of the activities that interest you. You’ll certainly want to make plans to attend the New Student
Induction Ceremony where your student will officially join the UK community. Please note the required K Team
meetings on Friday and Saturday night and make sure your student is in attendance. We encourage you to
stop by the informal Parents and Families Reception on Friday night, August 19 to get to know UK administrators
and fellow UK families and hear brief remarks from UK President Eli Capilouto. Student-only activities begin at
6:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 20.
Enjoy K Week, and let us know if we can be of any assistance!
Lauren Goodpaster
Director
Nancy Stephens
Associate Director
Office of New Student & Family Programs
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L to R: Lauren, Nicki, Nancy, Kasey
Nicki Jenkins
Assistant Director
Kasey Borchardt
Assistant Director
Parent and Family Tips for
Making the Most of K Week
-Review the schedule of events with your student. Make note of the
events your student is expected to participate in, and decide what
other events you want to attend.
- Encourage your student to take advantage of any of the optional
events that interest him/her.
- Don’t worry if your student doesn’t have everything needed for
his/her room. Remind your student to check out our Late-night Target run on Sunday night. Buses will take students to Target in Hamburg where they can stock up on snacks, school supplies, and more.
Parent and Family Tips for
the First Few Weeks of School
-Have you joined the UK Parent & Family Association? If not, it is not too late!
You can join at the Parents and Families Reception on Friday or you can visit
www.uky.edu/joinukpfa for a membership application and a complete list of member benefits. Joining the UK Parent & Family Association is a great way
to support your UK student and stay up-to-date on the latest campus activities!
-Is your student experiencing homesickness? Encourage him/her to reach out
to a K Team leader, RA, friend, or psychologist at UK’s Counseling Center. Homesickness is a common experience. Suggest things he/she can do to
make UK feel smaller: joining a student organization, talking to classmates,
and seeking additional opportunities to meet people.
-Encourage your student to spend as much time on campus as possible to
help get to know UK better, meet new people, and feel more comfortable.
As much as you may want to see your student, suggest that he/she not come home for a few weekends. Tell him/her to check the campus calendar to find out about all the events taking place. As much as you may be missing your student, don’t make him/her feel guilty about being here at UK. Encourage your Wildcat to take advantage of this opportunity to learn and grow.
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Look for These Icons!
Key Events – The most important events
of K Week - don’t miss these!
Free Food
Free T-Shirts
Free Stuff
Thursday, August 18
10:00 PM
Late Night Presents Space Jam
Memorial Hall
K Week hasn’t even started yet, but everyone already
on campus is invited to join the Late Night Film Series
for a free screening of this classic. Sponsored by the
Student Center Director’s Office - Late Night Film Series.
Friday, August 19
9:00 AM-1:00 PM
Residence Halls Open for Move-in
Designated Locations
Due to campus revitalization, please turn off your GPS/
Google Maps and follow the detailed traffic plan/map
for your respective hall. Specific move-in times, details,
directions, and maps are available at www.uky.edu/
housing/undergraduate/moving/fall-move-in. Take time
to visit this site and make note of your specific move-in
time and directions! Sponsored by UK Housing.
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9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Cats Den Underground Free Play
Cats Den Underground (Lower Level Blazer Dining)
The Cats Den Underground offers table tennis,
billiards, six flat screen televisions, and a snack bar
with free popcorn. As the premier recreational space
for activities on campus, the Cats Den Underground
provides free entertainment to students each week,
such as the Comedy Caravan, concerts, trivia nights,
recreational tournaments, and much more. Bring
your WildCard ID to take advantage of the Cats Den
Underground with free billiards and table tennis all K
Week! Visit www.uky.edu/studentcenter/catsden for
hours of operation. Sponsored by Cats Den.
9:00 AM-1:00 PM
T-shirt Swap
North Campus courtyard,
Johnson/Donovan courtyards, and
Woodland Glen courtyard
Why aren’t you wearing blue? Come on, you’re a UK
student now. You should be sporting your blue and
white, not some old, grungy high school t-shirt and
DEFINITELY not North Carolina blue or Tennessee
orange! Bring your old high school t-shirts or shirts
from other colleges and swap them out for vintage UK
gear (one per person while supplies last)! Used shirts
will be donated to charity. Sponsored by the Office of
New Student & Family Programs.
6:00 PM-7:00 PM
Off-campus Transfer Check-in
Johnson Center Fields
If you are a transfer student and are interested in
being assigned to a Transfer K Team to participate
in K Week events, you will need to check in with the
K Crew staff to receive your K Team assignment, a
complete K Week schedule, and information about
K Week activities. Sponsored by the Office of New
Student & Family Programs.
7:00 PM
K Week Kick-off
Johnson Center Fields
5:30 PM-7:00 PM
Residence Hall Floor Meeting
Residence Halls
If you live in a university residence hall, please
join your resident advisor (RA) for your first official
floor meeting. You’ll get to know your neighbors
and start the school year off right. See your RA for
additional information. Sponsored by the Office of
Residence Life.
6:00 PM-7:00 PM
Off-campus Freshman Check-in
Johnson Center Fields
Freshmen not living in university housing need to
check in to receive a complete K Week schedule,
their K Team assignment, and information about K
Week activities before they meet with their K Team.
Sponsored by the Office of New Student & Family
Programs.
5:30 PM-8:00 PM
Parents and Families Reception
Starbucks at W.T. Young Library
While students participate in the first K Team
meeting of K Week, parents and families are
invited to an informal reception to meet and mingle
with UK administrators, faculty, staff, and fellow UK
families. There will be activities for younger family
members and refreshments provided. Participate
in Letters from Home; write a letter to your new
UK student, and the Parent & Family Association
will deliver it a few weeks into the fall semester.
President Eli Capilouto will offer brief remarks
to parents and families during the reception.
Sponsored by the UK Parent & Family Association.
Students, this is your first don’t-miss event!
Tonight you will meet your K Team and K Crew
leader. You’ll be spending a lot of time with them
during K Week. This is the perfect opportunity to
get to know everyone. When you arrive at Johnson
Center Fields, just look for a sign with your K Team
number. Your K Crew leader will be there waiting
to meet you! Sponsored by the Office of New
Student & Family Programs.
Following K Week Kick-off-12:00 AM
Death By Chocolate
Baptist Campus Ministry (429 Columbia Avenue)
Directly after the K Week Kick-off, come eat your
weight in chocolate, meet new friends, and find out
all about the BCM on campus. Can’t wait to see you
there! Sponsored by Baptist Campus Ministry.
Following K Week Kick-off-2:00 AM
CSF Luau Party
CSF Building (Corner of Woodland & Columbia at
stoplight by W.T. Young Library)
Biggest party on campus, first night of the year!
Free food. Pigs roasting. 3,000+ people dancing!
Make your summer last one night longer at the hottest
party of K Week. Sponsored by Christian Student
Fellowship (CSF).
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10:00 PM-11:00 PM
Welcome Home! Residence Hall Community Socials
Your Residence Hall
Come unwind in your new home away from home with
your residence hall family! Get to know the Residence
Life staff and your new digs while making new friends
in the hall! Sponsored by the Office of Residence Life.
11:45 PM-2:00 AM
Midnight Dodgeball
Johnson Center
Relive your elementary school days as we bring back
this schoolyard classic. Be sure to stretch and join us
for some late-night dodgeball-flying action.
Sponsored by Club Dodgeball.
Saturday, August 20
8:30 AM-10:30 AM
DONUT Avoid The Study
The Study South @ Complex Commons and
The Study North @ Jewell Hall
Come to The Study for free donuts, coffee, juice,
t-shirts, and more! You will get to meet the tutors and
learn more about the services that The Study offers.
Sponsored by Transformative Learning.
9:00 AM-10:30 AM
Continental Breakfast for
New Students and Families in the
School of Human Environmental Sciences Programs
200 Funkhouser Building
Meet with faculty, administrators, and student leaders.
Students and families will visit with faculty before and
following the brief remarks at 9:30 a.m. Learn more
about major-related organizations, our peer mentor
program, and academic tips for a successful first
semester. Sponsored by the Advising Resource Office,
School of Human Environmental Sciences.
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9:00 AM-10:30 AM
Lewis Honors College Welcome
Memorial Coliseum
Incoming Lewis Honors College students and their
families are encouraged to join Lewis Honors College
faculty, staff, and students for this welcome and
overview of the college. Sponsored by the Lewis
Honors College.
9:00 AM-3:00 PM
K Week Information Table
White Hall Classroom Building, First Floor
If you’ve got questions about K Week, we’ve got
answers! Stop by the information table to pick up a
schedule, learn more about events, or just get answers
to your questions. Sponsored by the Office of New
Student & Family Programs.
9:00 AM-3:00 PM
T-shirt Swap
White Hall Classroom Building, First Floor
by K Week Information Table
Why aren’t you wearing blue? Come on, you’re a UK
student now. You should be sporting your blue and
white, not some old, grungy high school t-shirt and
DEFINITELY not North Carolina blue or Tennessee
orange! Bring your old high school t-shirts or shirts
from other colleges and swap them out for UK gear
(one per person while supplies last)! Used shirts will
be donated to charity. Sponsored by the Office of
New Student & Family Programs.
10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, and 2:00 PM
Meet the UK Dining Dietitian
102 White Hall Classroom Building Join UK Dining registered dietitian Lauren McKnightFord, RDN, LD for a session on where to find nutritious
options on campus, how to eat well and make better
choices, special diets, and food allergies. This thirtyminute session will be offered at 10 a.m., 12 p.m., and
2 p.m. Sponsored by UK Dining.
10:00 AM-10:50 AM
Parental Involvement in Fraternity and Sorority Life
122 White Hall Classroom Building Parents play an important role in their sons and
daughters having a positive experience in Greek Life.
Parents will have an opportunity to ask questions of
the Fraternity and Sorority Life staff about all issues
from academics to leadership and involvement to
hazing. Sponsored by the Office of Fraternity and
Sorority Affairs.
10:00 AM-10:50 AM
When the Chemistry is Right: Surviving Gen Chem
106 White Hall Classroom Building
10:00 AM-10:50 AM
Academic Advising: How It Works!
114 White Hall Classroom Building
Don’t miss your chance to learn everything you
wanted to know about how advisors can help you,
the secrets to building a successful advisor-advisee
partnership, and making it through to get your degree!
Sponsored by the UK Advising Network.
11:00 AM-2:00 PM
Campus Resource Fair
Outside White Hall Classroom Building
Be sure to stop by to learn more about many of the
resources on campus that can help make your first
year at UK a success! Sponsored by the Office of
New Student & Family Programs.
Are you taking chemistry courses this year? Meet our
Director of General Chemistry, and learn key ways
to succeed in chemistry. You will hear tips for the
best studying and test-taking practices. If you are
enrolled in chemistry this year, you won’t want to
miss this insider information. Sponsored by the
Department of Chemistry.
10:00 AM-10:50 AM
Transfer Information Session
110 White Hall Classroom Building
Come join us for donuts and a brief information
session to help connect you with the resources
available for transfer students at UK. You’ll have
the opportunity to meet representatives from student
services and participate in a Q&A. Sponsored by the
UK Transfer Center.
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11:00 AM-11:50 AM
All About the Benjamins:
UK Resources for Financial Success and Wellness
102 White Hall Classroom Building
Navigate your way to financial literacy. Meet our
MoneyCATS – Financial Wellness Program team while
discovering many of the resources available at UK
to parents and students to help along the financial
success journey. Interactive, fun, and full of awesome
prizes – don’t miss out! Parents and families are
encouraged to attend. Sponsored by MoneyCATS
Financial Wellness, Wellness Initiatives for
Student Empowerment Office.
11:00 AM-11:50 AM
Write Right: Tips for Writing Well in College
114 White Hall Classroom Building
Are you taking Composition and Communication I &
II this year? Then join us to see what’s new in college
writing. In C&C, you will compose at least 25 “pages”
of material (reflective, analytical, and persuasive)
to communicate in print and digital media. Get an
inside look into the brave new world of 21st century
writing.Sponsored by Writing, Rhetoric, and
Digital Studies (WRD).
11:00 AM-11:50 AM
Succeeding in a Large Lecture Classroom
106 White Hall Classroom Building Do you have classes that meet in Memorial Hall, the
1st floor of White Hall Classroom Building, rooms
121, 221, or 321 in the Academic Science Building,
or rooms 139, 153, or 155 in the Chemistry-Physics
Building? If so, attend this session to discover how to
make the most of your academic experience in a large
classroom. You’ll learn where to sit, how to form a
good relationship with your instructor, and more insider
tips for success. Parents and families are welcome to
attend. Sponsored by Transformative Learning and the
Office of New Student & Family Programs.
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11:00 AM-11:50 AM
OMG! Did I Just Email that to My Professor?
110 White Hall Classroom Building Communicating with professors can be a scary thing,
so you need to be sure you are doing it properly.
Come to this session to learn how upperclass students
have faced their fears with intimidating professors.
Once you get their expertise, you will be one step
ahead of all your classmates. Sponsored by the Office
of New Student & Family Programs.
11:00 AM-2:00 PM
WRD Graffiti Wall
Outside White Hall Classroom Building
The Department of Writing, Rhetoric, and Digital
Studies (WRD) encourages all new students to come
paint, tag, draw, and create something on the graffiti
wall that represents their own perspective on the
coming year at UK. We provide the wall and art tools.
You provide the creativity. Share your work and your
world by posting images and videos of the graffiti wall
to Instagram and Snapchat. Sponsored by Writing,
Rhetoric, and Digital Studies and the College of
Arts & Sciences.
12:00 PM-12:50 PM
Campus Safety Information Session
110 White Hall Classroom Building
A representative from the UK Police Department will
offer important information to keep students safe in
the residence halls and around campus. Parents and
families are encouraged to attend. Sponsored by
UK Police.
12:00 PM, 1:00 PM, and 2:00 PM
Campus Tours for Families
Tours depart from the K Week Information Table in
White Hall Classroom Building
Haven’t seen campus yet or want to look around
again? Student leaders will be available to show
parents and families our beautiful campus at 12 p.m.,
1 p.m., and 2 p.m. Students will take a tour with their K
Teams on Tuesday to find their classes. Sponsored by
the Office of New Student & Family Programs.
12:00 PM-12:50 PM
Horses, Bluegrass, Basketball, and More:
Welcome to Kentucky
114 White Hall Classroom Building
Kentucky is certainly known for its horses, bluegrass,
and basketball. You’ll soon find that there is so much
more to this great state. This session is the perfect
opportunity for out-of-state students and their families
to learn about all the great things Kentucky and
Lexington have to offer.Sponsored by the Office of
New Student & Family Programs.
12:00 PM-12:50 PM
A Parent’s Guide to Life After August 20
122 White Hall Classroom Building The first year of university life is a period of transition
not only for most college students but also for the
students’ parents and family members. Join a
licensed psychologist from the UK Counseling
Center (Consultation and Psychological Services)
in a discussion of the adjustment issues that
students and their families face. Sponsored by
the UK Counseling Center.
1:00 PM-1:50 PM
Successful Off-campus Living
207 White Hall Classroom Building
Living off campus can be a challenge for any student.
First-year students can be particularly at-risk for failure
when living off campus. Leases, utilities, ordinances,
transportation . . . these issues and more simply add to
what can be an already stressful academic transition
for new students. This session by the Office of OffCampus Student Services (OCSS) will help students
begin to navigate the challenges and issues that
accompany living off campus. Sponsored by OffCampus Student Services.
1:00 PM-1:50 PM
#UKLifeHacks
Presentation U! @ The Hub in W.T. Young Library
Learn tips and tricks for academic success from some
of UK’s best and brightest students. Sponsored by
Transformative Learning.
1:00 PM-1:50 PM
How to Graduate in Four Years
102 White Hall Classroom Building
While you may hear jokes about graduating in 4 or 5
or even 6 years, paying for extra semesters of college
when you don’t need to is no laughing matter. With a
little planning and the advice of the knowledgeable
faculty and staff on our campus, you can make sure
you graduate in a timely manner and make the most
of your time at UK. During this session you’ll hear from
a panel made up of people from the biggest colleges
on campus as well as those familiar with academic
advising, degree planning, and student involvement.
Parents and families are encouraged to attend.
Sponsored by the Office of New Student & Family
Programs.
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1:00 PM-1:50 PM
Parents Watch for Warning Signs:
Suicide Prevention for College Students
203 White Hall Classroom Building Parents and families, just because your sons and
daughters are leaving you at home doesn’t mean
they won’t be talking to you when times are tough.
Learn how to see the warning signs of suicide in your
college student, ask the right questions, and make
good referrals so students get the help they need.
Sponsored by the UK Counseling Center.
2:00 PM-2:50 PM
Surviving Your First Year and Beyond:
Strategies to Do Well in Your Classes
114 White Hall Classroom Building
Attending college is a different experience than going
to high school. There are, however, some strategies
that you can use to greatly increase your chances
for success. Bill Burke, instructor for Biology 103, will
discuss practices that have proven to work.
Sponsored by the Center for the Enhancement of
Learning and Teaching.
2:00 PM-2:50 PM
Getting Around Campus and Beyond
110 White Hall Classroom Building
A UK Parking & Transportation representative will talk
about all the ways to get to and around campus and
Lexington. Many students find that it’s just as quick,
easy, and convenient to get around by using the
alternative transportation resources that the university
and city offer. You’ll also learn about parking basics
and have a chance to ask questions about navigating
your new home.Sponsored by UK Parking &
Transportation Services.
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2:00 PM-2:50 PM
Faith and College: Campus Ministry Opportunities at UK
106 White Hall Classroom Building
Batman & Robin. Blue & White. Peanut Butter &
Jelly. College & Faith. Some things just go together.
But what about college and faith? No doubt there
is a spectrum of involvement in faith - but we are
all on a spiritual journey. There are organizations at
the University of Kentucky investing resources to
encourage individuals in their journey. The Religious
Advisors Staff (RAS) looks forward to sharing
information about these organizations with you and
helping those newest to the Big Blue family find a faith
community where they can be encouraged and thrive.
We encourage you to also check ukfaith.org for more
information. Sponsored by the Religious Advisors Staff.
2:00 PM-2:50 PM
#IAmAWomanInSTEM Meet-and-Greet
122 White Hall Classroom Building
Join in a gathering of mentors and undergraduate
women majoring in (or thinking about majoring in)
the fields of Sciences, Technology, Engineering,
and Mathematics. We seek volunteers for student
ambassadors to support the urgent need for greater
gender diversity in these majors and the related
careers. Sponsored by Student and Academic Life.
3:30 PM-4:30 PM
New Student Induction Ceremony
Memorial Coliseum
Students, family members, and guests are invited
to join President Eli Capilouto and other members
of the university community to commemorate
the start of a new school year. All new students
are expected to attend this annual university
celebration where they will be officially inducted
into the UK family. Parents, families, and guests
are encouraged to attend. Sponsored by the
Office of New Student & Family Programs.
Following New Student Induction Ceremony
Minority Student Welcome
Outside Bowman’s Den
Come mix and mingle with the National Pan-Hellenic
Council, current minority student organizations, and
minority student leaders to learn more about how to
get involved at UK. There will be food, giveaways,
music, and a great time. Sponsored by the National
Pan-Hellenic Council.
Following New Student Induction Ceremony
Pics at the Plaza
Wildcat Alumni Plaza
Be sure to stop by after the New Student Induction
Ceremony for refreshments! We encourage students,
family, and friends to get their photo made with
our famous Bowman statue. Sponsored by Students
Today, Alumni Tomorrow.
4:30 PM-6:15 PM
Eat Dinner/Free Time
Student-only activities begin at 6:30 p.m. During this
short break, students and families can put finishing
touches on rooms, grab a quick dinner, and say
good-bye. Please be sure to be back on campus
by 6:30 p.m. to meet your K Team on Johnson
Center Fields.
Student-Only Activities
Begin at 6:30 PM
All new students will gather with their K Team
at 6:30 on the Johnson Center Fields to learn
more about everything planned for the rest of K
Week. Get your official K Week t-shirt, then march
together to Commonwealth Stadium for Big Blue U,
one of K Week’s greatest traditions! Sponsored by
the Office of New Student & Family Programs.
Big Blue U
Commonwealth Stadium
Join the Big Blue Nation with a march into
Commonwealth Stadium. You’ll learn UK cheers
and songs, hear from UK coaches, and get your
class photo taken on the football field! Be sure to
wear UK blue to show your Wildcat pride. Student
football season tickets will be sold after the
event at Ruckus, based on availability. Go Cats!
Sponsored by UK Athletics.
Campus Ruckus
Johnson Center Fields
Campus Ruckus is the perfect event to kick
off the school year! Join us after Big Blue U for
great activities, inflatables, and music! Student
organizations will have games and fun information
to let you know all UK has to offer. There will
be free food, drinks, and tons of free t-shirts, too!
This event is a UK and Student Activities Board
tradition. Sponsored by Student Activities Board.
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9:00 PM-12:00 AM
Late Night at the JC
Johnson Center
Check out the state-of-the-art facilities at the
Johnson Center with a late-night workout, game of
pick-up basketball, or a jog around the indoor track.
Your UK student ID is required for admittance.
Check www.uky.edu/campusrec for more information.
Sponsored by Campus Recreation.
Sunday, August 21
9:00 AM-10:00 AM
Catholic Welcome Mass
Catholic Newman Center (320 Rose Lane
off Rose Street across from Fine Arts Building)
All are welcome to attend one of our weekly Sunday
Masses at 9 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 5 p.m., and 8:30 p.m.
After the 9 a.m. mass there will be a welcome
reception with food to connect with the Catholic
Wildcat student community. After 5 p.m. there will be a
free spaghetti dinner. Sponsored by Catholic Wildcats.
9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Free Limo Rides to Church
St. Augustine’s Chapel (472 Rose Street)
Join us for breakfast and a ride to a local Episcopal or
Lutheran church for worship. Limos departing approx.
every 15 minutes from 9:00-10:45 a.m. Sponsored
by the St. Augustine’s Chapel Lutheran-Episcopal
Campus Ministry and Gold Shield Transportation.
10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Wildcats at Worship
Memorial Hall Amphitheater
Raise your blood sugar and your hands. Free pancakes at 10 a.m. and a one-of-a-kind on-campus
Christian worship service at 11 a.m. (Of course
hand-raising is optional). Sponsored by the Christian
organizations of Religious Advisors Staff.
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12:00 PM-2:00 PM
K Team Lunch
All new students will meet with their K Teams for
lunch and good conversation. Check with your K
Crew leader to find out where to meet. Bring your
K Book with you to learn about all of its great tips
and resources! Sponsored by the Office of New
Student & Family Programs.
2:00 PM-4:00 PM
UK Lex-Mart
Rose Street Walkway
(between Rose Street and W.T. Young Library)
New to town? Don’t know where to shop? Or
just want free stuff? Stop by UK Lex-Mart, our
community business fair! Local stores, restaurants,
and other businesses will be on hand to welcome
you to Lexington. Come check out what services
they have to offer, enjoy tasty treats, and stock
up on coupons and giveaways. Sponsored by the
Office of New Student & Family Programs.
4:00 PM-5:00 PM
Panhellenic Bid Day Ceremony
Memorial Coliseum
The women of the Panhellenic Council and its
member sororities will be celebrating the end of formal
recruitment and welcoming the newest members of
our community during this official ceremony. Bid Day
is only for members and invited guests. Sponsored by
the Panhellenic Council.
4:00 PM-7:00 PM
Main Lawn Mingle
Main Building Lawn
Join us for the opportunity to meet the Greek
community. Each fraternity will have a table set
up on the lawn in front of the Main Building where
students are encouraged to meet as many fraternity
men as possible. Food and drinks will be provided.
Sponsored by the Interfraternity Council.
4:00 PM-8:00 PM
Semester Kick-off Party
Outside Blazer Dining
Kick off your semester right by enjoying free food,
music, games, giveaways, and a great time hosted
by the culinary team. Sponsored by UK Dining.
5:00 PM-6:15 PM
Transfer Student Reception
Hilary J. Boone Center
Meet transfer students from other colleges and
majors. Enjoy free food, giveaways, and conversation.
Current UK students and transfer student service
representatives will be present to answer questions.
Sponsored by the UK Transfer Center.
5:30 PM-7:00 PM
MathExcel Pizza Get-together Math House (654 Maxwelton Court)
If you are enrolled in MA 113 (Calculus I) this
semester, join us for pizza and drinks. MathExcel
workshop leaders and undergraduate peer mentors
will welcome new students to the program.
Sponsored by the Department of Mathematics.
5:30 PM-7:30 PM
Outdoor Madness
Johnson Center Fields
We will be playing soccer, ultimate frisbee, volleyball,
and flag football. Come join in on the madness, or just
come to watch! Sponsored by Young Life College.
6:00 PM-7:00 PM
God, Ph.D.
CSF Building (Corner of Woodland & Columbia at stoplight
by W.T. Young Library)
Rumor: believing in God means leaving your brain
behind. Or does it? Grab a bite and hear from
UK professors about how deep faith and careful
thinking go together. Q&A afterwards.
Sponsored by Ratio Christi.
6:00 PM-8:00 PM
One Smart Cookie
Presentation U! @ The Hub in W.T. Young Library
Come to Presentation U! in the basement of
W.T. Young Library for cookies, t shirts, and
much more. Enjoy Media Depot’s state-of-the-art
green screen and be entered to win a prize!
Sponsored by Presentation U! and Media Depot
6:00 PM-9:00 PM
UK Olympics
Soccer Complex
Meet at Johnson Center Fields to walk to the Soccer
Complex together. Come watch the 2016 Rio Olympic
Closing Ceremony. Show off your country’s pride by
wearing your colors, making signs, and waving your
flags. Sponsored by UK International Center and
UK’s Soccer Team.
6:30 PM-7:30 PM
EMPOWER:
Women’s Leadership Program Info Session
204 White Hall Classroom Building
Come get free dinner and learn more
about EMPOWER, which includes a
weekend retreat,
monthly sessions, and fun activities all throughout
the year! You’ll hear from past participants, learn more
about the application process, and get your questions
answered! Sponsored by Leadership Exchange.
6:30 PM-8:00 PM
Cure Your Sweet Tooth with PhiDE
208 White Hall Classroom Building
Stop by for a dessert party to foster connections
between pre-medical students. Phi Delta Epsilon
is a co-ed medical fraternity on campus for
undergraduates, and we would love to meet you.
Sponsored by Phi Delta Epsilon International Medical
Fraternity.
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7:00 PM-10:00 PM
Shark Bite Night
Southside Church of Christ (1533 Nicholasville Road)
Come celebrate the 41st anniversary of Jaws by
enjoying fish tacos and Jaws 2. The amazing event
takes place at Southside Church of Christ at the corner
of Alumni Drive and Nicholasville Road. Sponsored by
Cats for Christ.
7:00 PM-10:00 PM
HQ Video Game Tourney
CSF Building (Corner of Woodland & Columbia
by W.T. Young Library)
Flex your thumbs and battle for the title of top gamer
on campus. Super Smash Bros. Wii U & FIFA 2016!
Tons more on alternate screens. Prizes for the tourney
winners! Sponsored by The HQ.
7:00 PM-10:00 PM
Coffee House
The Wesley Foundation Lawn (508 Columbia Avenue)
Coffee House is a fun way to get to know the Wesley
community. We’ll be serving free coffee, hot chocolate,
tea, and desserts from local bakeries. Also join us in
live karaoke, all on the Wesley lawn. Sponsored by the
Wesley Foundation.
8:00 PM-10:30 PM
Kickball and Snacks!
Johnson Center Fields Dust off those old playground skills and come play in
our massive head-to-head kickball game! Sponsored
by Alpha Phi Omega.
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11:00 PM-1:00 AM
Late-night Target Run
Beginning at 10:30 p.m., buses
will run continuously during the
event and will pick up and drop off
students at Wildcat Alumni Plaza on
Euclid Avenue across from Memorial
Coliseum AND at the corner of
University Drive and Huguelet Drive.
Don’t miss this fun opportunity to catch a bus
with other UK students and enjoy a late-night
shopping excursion to Target! Stock up on items
for your residence hall room, soft drinks, snacks,
and anything else you might need to be at home
on campus. You’ll be able to buy all this and
more while enjoying free food, cool activities, and
prizes! Sponsored by Target at Hamburg.
Monday, August 22
9:00 AM-11:00 AM
Pharmacy 101:
Meet, Greet, and Learn about Pharmacy at UK
BioPharm Complex Atrium
(789 Limestone across from Kentucky Clinic)
Join UK College of Pharmacy faculty, staff, and
students to learn more about the path to pharmacy,
50+ career options, and tips to strengthen your
application! This is a rare opportunity for 1st year
students to interact with UKCOP faculty members
and discuss the future of the profession, research,
international opportunities, career options, and more.
A building tour will be provided. Come see what
pharmacy has to offer! Sponsored by the UK College
of Pharmacy.
10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Veterans Resource Center Open House
Erikson Hall basement
11:00 AM-11:50 AM
A User Guide to Your Mathematics Class
234 White Hall Classroom Building
10:00 AM-6:00 PM
Tech Help @ The Hub
The Hub @ W.T. Young Library
11:00 AM-11:50 AM
UK Alternative Service Breaks You’ve got to GO there to KNOW there!
238 White Hall Classroom Building
President Capilouto will welcome new student veterans
to UK and to our new center. Light refreshments will
be served following remarks. All student veterans and
military students are welcome to stop by between
8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Sponsored by the Veterans
Resource Center.
Need personal assistance with technology needs?
Bring your laptop or other device and ask about link
blue password resets, software downloads, printer
setup, and more. Experienced staff members are
available from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each weekday of K
Week and throughout the semester to assist students,
so walk in when it best fits your schedule. Sponsored
by Analytics and Technologies (UKAT).
10:00 AM-10:50 AM
Canvas 101
319 White Hall Classroom Building
Canvas is an online tool that allows instructors to post
course information, conduct discussions, give quizzes,
and more. You will likely use Canvas in many of your
first-year classes. Come learn how to use the site
before classes begin. Sponsored by Analytics and
Technologies (UKAT).
10:00 AM-10:50 AM
Center for Community Outreach
Info Session
238 White Hall Classroom Building
Are you taking a math class this semester? If so, then
don’t miss this session on MA 109, 110, 111, 113,
123, and 137. Mathematics faculty will share tips
and advice on how to succeed in their classes.
Sponsored by the Department of Mathematics.
Looking to spend your next academic break doing
something different? With 15 volunteer immersion
programs ranging from Appalachia to Africa,
spanning from two days to two weeks, UK ASB
has got you covered! Sponsored by the Center for
Community Outreach.
11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Survival Skills:
Finding Your Way around the UK Libraries
W.T. Young Library
Look for the Survivor-themed Information Desk in the
atrium of Young Library (from August 17 through
September 9). Stop by for “Ask Us! Live!”- the
live edition of our always helpful answers to your
questions, prize wheel, memory games, and treats!
Get information about our resource fair on August 30th
from 4-4:45 p.m. Sponsored by UK Libraries.
Come learn more about how to get involved with
service on campus and in the greater Lexington
community! Sponsored by the Center for Community
Outreach.
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College Meeting
Day
All new students are
expected to attend their
designated meeting.
Agriculture, Food,
and Environment
1:00 PM
Agricultural
Science Center
Arts & Sciences
12:30 PM
Academic Science
Building Lobby
Communication
and Information
12:00 PM
Lafferty Lawn
Design
12:00 PM
Pence Hall
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Education
12:00 PM
Front Lawn of Taylor
Education Building
Engineering
12:00 PM
Singletary Center
for the Arts
Fine Arts
1:00 PM
Fine Arts Building
Guignol Lobby
(Rose Street entrance)
Gatton College of
Business and Economics
2:00 PM
111 Business &
Economics Building
Health Sciences
12:00 PM (Check-in
begins at 11:30 AM)
NURS 201
Nursing
2:30 PM
Nursing 201
Public Health
12:00 PM
Public Health, Suite 118
Social Work
2:00 PM
645 Patterson
Office Tower
Undergraduate Studies
2:30 PM
Memorial Hall
Academic
Expectations 1. Attend and prepare for all classes.
3. Create and respect relationships.
4. Expand your education beyond the classroom.
5. Believe in your ability to succeed.
2. Reflect on and apply what you learn.
5:00 PM-7:00 PM
Dinner with Your K Team
Ask your K Crew for your
designated meeting location.
All new students will meet with their
K Teams for dinner and discussion
about this year’s Common Reading
Experience book, Orphan Train.
Students are expected to share
their QLC assignment as a part of
this discussion and by doing so will
receive a voucher for a We Are UK
t-shirt (while supplies last). Even
if you haven’t read or finished the
book, don’t miss dinner and good
conversation with your K Team!
Sponsored by the Office of
New Student & Family Programs.
7:00 PM-7:30 PM
The Key to Involvement
202 The 90
What makes one’s college experience the best,
most unique experience it can be? Getting involved!
Through this information session, students will learn
all of the possibilities for involvement UK has to offer.
Sponsored by Leadership Exchange.
7:00 PM-9:00 PM
College of Public Health Outing at the Lexington Legends
Whitaker Bank Ballpark
Don’t miss an opportunity for Public Health faculty,
staff, and students to socialize at a minor league
baseball game in Lexington. Sponsored by Public
Health Admissions/Student Affairs.
7:00 PM-8:00 PM
Ultimate Frisbee
Johnson Center Fields
Join us for the 4th annual RUF Ultimate Frisbee fest!
Regardless of skill level, we’d love for you to join us as
we play multiple games of ultimate frisbee. Come out
and make some new friends; enjoy the music and the
free t-shirts! Sponsored by RUF (Reformed University
Fellowship).
8:00 PM-9:00 PM
Monday Night Live
Baptist Campus Ministry (429 Columbia Avenue)
If you’re up for a good laugh, come out to the BCM for
a college twist on Saturday Night Live where you can
expect great hosts, skits, videos, and live music.
Join us for a cookout on the front lawn at 7 p.m!
Sponsored by Baptist Campus Ministry.
7:00 PM-8:00 PM
Candy, Condoms, and Coffee
106 White Hall Classroom Building Join the Sexperts, a group of peer health educators
through University Health Service, as they host a game
of Safer Sex Trivia. They will also give out Starbucks
coupons and free safer sex supplies. Sponsored by
The Sexperts and University Health Service.
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8:00 PM-11:00 PM
K Week Spectacular
Memorial Hall and surrounding lawns
No Student Center? No problem!
During construction, campus organizations
have come together to continue the Spectacular
tradition welcoming new students to campus.
Spectacular offers students a night of
entertainment with a variety of novelties, music,
and more. Be amazed by mentalist Christopher
Carter as he performs tricks beyond reason. Finish
the evening with a showing of Zootopia at 10 p.m.,
the first film of the fall ‘16 semester Late Night Film
Series schedule. Sponsored by Student Activities
Board, UK Student Center, WRFL, Cats Den, Late
Night Film Series, Martin Luther King Center, and
the Office of LGBTQ* Resources.
8:30 PM-10:30 PM
White Hall Night
White Hall Classroom Building
This is an opportunity to mingle with the 22 IFC
fraternities and explore all chapters on campus.
Business casual attire is encouraged. Sponsored by
the Interfraternity Council.
9:00 PM-11:00 PM
Wesley Foundation Nerf War
The Wesley Foundation Building
(508 Columbia Avenue) Tuesday, August 23
9:45 AM-3:30 PM
FUSION
(For Unity and Service In
Our Neighborhoods)
Johnson Center Fields
Soar into service at FUSION 2016 featuring free
lunch and t-shirts, speeches from community
leaders, a sneak peak of DanceBlue’s line dance,
snow cones, and a whole lot of service! This annual
gathering of students, faculty, and staff is the largest
single-day service event in the Commonwealth of
Kentucky! Each year more than 1,000 participants
volunteer at 70+ sites in Lexington. Service activities
vary from outside yard work to painting and from
sorting items in offices to serving meals in soup
kitchens! Join more than 1,000 other Wildcats in
connecting to our community, and get to know one
another even better at the superhero-themed after
party on Johnson Center Fields until 4 p.m! Sign
up for FUSION now at uky.volunteermatch.org by
creating an account and searching for FUSION
2016. Pre-registration will close at midnight on
August 21st. There will be limited spaces for
on-site registration. Sponsored by the Center
for Community Outreach.
Test your aim at the Wesley Foundation Nerf War!
Don’t have a Nerf gun? No worries; we will provide
Nerf guns for those in need of defenses. We also will
have prepared battle fuel in the form of a walking taco
bar! Sponsored by The Wesley Foundation.
3:00 PM-4:00 PM
Survival Skills:
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4:30 PM-5:30 PM
Campus Tours for K Teams
Ask your K Crew for
designated meeting location.
Finding Your Way around the UK Libraries
W.T. Young Library
Look for the Survivor-themed Information Desk in the
atrium of Young Library (from August 17 through
September 9). Stop by for “Ask Us! Live!”- the
live edition of our always helpful answers to your
questions, prize wheel, memory games, and treats!
Get information about our resource fair on August 30th
from 4-4:45 p.m. Sponsored by UK Libraries.
3:00 PM-4:00 PM
Student Government Association (SGA)
Information Session
203 The 90
All new students will meet with their K Teams for
a campus tour to help them find their classes.
Sponsored by the Office of New Student &
Family Programs.
6:00 PM-7:00 PM
Lewis Honors College
Orientation and Book Discussion
White Hall Classroom Building First Floor Classrooms
New Honors students are required to attend
this discussion of the Honors common reading
selection. Pizza will be provided. Sponsored
by the Lewis Honors College.
Get information on how SGA functions as well as
tips on to get involved as early as you choose to.
Sponsored by the Student Government Association.
3:00 PM-5:00 PM
Rec ‘N Roll
Johnson Center
Start or continue your journey as an active Wildcat
at this Campus Rec extravaganza! You will get a
taste of everything we have to offer within fitness,
intramural sports, sport clubs, outdoor pursuits, and
aquatics at UK! Sponsored by Campus Recreation.
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5:30 PM-7:30 PM
We Are UK
Memorial Hall Amphitheater
We Are UK is an exciting event that celebrates
the uniqueness of the UK community. This festival
includes a variety of free food from Kentucky
and from across the world. You’ll also see live
performances ranging from hip hop to country,
poetry to debate, and other random talents from
UK students, faculty, and staff. Sponsored by the
Office of New Student & Family Programs.
8:00 PM-10:00 PM
Capture the Flag
Johnson Center Fields
What better way to end your last official night of
summer than a huge game of capture the flag?! Join
us for a giant match-up on the Johnson Center Fields
and stay for the music and free t-shirts! Sponsored by
RUF (Reformed University Fellowship).
8:00 PM-10:00 PM
Greek Wide Cookout
Bowman’s Den Lawn
Greek Wide is a student-led ministry for Greeks at
UK. Join us for a cookout with the chance to win
t-shirts and water bottle stickers. The food will be free!
Sponsored by Cru.
8:00 PM-9:00 PM
Student VIP Shopping @ UK Bookstore
UK Bookstore (334 Lexington Avenue
behind Joe Craft Center)
Visit the UK Bookstore for Student VIP Night for food,
games, a photo booth, and 25% off one clothing item.
Sponsored by the UK Bookstore.
8:00 PM-10:00 PM
Searching for UK’s Bobby Fischer
CSF Building (Corner of Woodland & Columbia at stoplight
by W.T. Young Library)
Warm up your brain - and your chess game - before
classes begin. Whether you’ve never played before or
you’re a chess junkie, all skill levels are welcome! Join
us this Tuesday and every Tuesday. Sponsored by the
UK Chess League.
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Wednesday, August 24
First Day of Classes
7:30 AM-3:00 PM
Super Start
Wildcat Alumni Plaza near Bowman’s Den,
Outside White Hall Classroom Building, and
Rose Street near the W.T. Young Library sign
Do you need directions to class? Do you have
unanswered questions? Would you like a bottle of
water to drink as you walk across campus? Be sure
to stop by one of the Super Start tents during the first
two days of classes. Staff members in Student and
Academic Life will be available to greet and assist you.
Sponsored by Student and Academic Life.
8:00 AM-2:00 PM
WRFL Open House
WRFL Station Office
(Basement of White Hall Classroom Building)
Directors and DJs will be at the station all day
encouraging new students to apply to volunteer.
We’ll be giving away t-shirts, stickers, and RiFLes.
Sponsored by WRFL.
9:30 AM-11:30 AM
Breakfast Blitz
University Health Service 1st Floor Lobby
Start your first day of classes with a Breakfast Blitz!
University Health Service invites students to attend our
free open house breakfast. Meet and greet with UHS
clinicians and staff, peer health educators, Student
Health Advisory Council members, and learn about our
services. Sponsored by University Health Service and
Student Health Advisory Council.
9:45 AM-1:00 PM
First Day of School Photos
Rose Street at the Super Start tent
You know families love to take first day of school
photos of their kids! Your family may not be here to
take a photo of you today, so come by the Super Start
tent on the Rose Street walkway to Young Library,
and we’ll snap a quick pic of you on the way to class.
Families can view the photos on the UK Parent &
Family Association Facebook page (www.facebook.
com/ukparents). Your family will love to see you on
your first day of school as a Wildcat! Sponsored by the
UK Parent & Family Association.
9:00 AM-1:00 PM
Get to Know C.A.T.S.!
Outside White Hall Classroom Building
Want to learn more about C.A.T.S. and safety on
your campus? Come visit us to hear all the new things
happening to improve UK’s campus climate and
how you can have a VOICE! Stop by Wednesday
and Thursday. Sponsored by the C.A.T.S. Seesafety
Project.
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10:00 AM-2:00 PM
The Academy for Undergraduate Excellence
Open House
Funkhouser 2nd Floor
Visit us to learn about opportunities available for
curious, engaged, and civic-minded students such
as the Chellgren Student Fellows Program, Gaines
Fellowship in the Humanities, Nationally Competitive
Awards, and Undergraduate Research. Sponsored by
the Academy for Undergraduate Excellence.
10:00 AM-3:00 PM
#ConsentCulture
Outside White Hall Classroom Building
Join UK’s #ConsentCulture by taking the pledge to
promote a culture of consent on campus! Stop by
Wednesday through Friday. Follow @ukSPARC on
Twitter and Instagram for more information about
our programs and events! Sponsored by the SPARC
[Support | Peer | Activism | Resources | Connection]
program.
11:00 AM-1:00 PM
Going Greek is Cool!
Mining & Minerals Plaza
Pop in to meet members of our United Greek Coalition
as they hand out a sweet frozen treat to cool you off
on your first day of school! Sponsored by the United
Greek Coalition.
11:00 AM-2:00 PM
K Week Veterans Resource Center BBQ
Funkhouser Building
New and returning students who have been directly
affiliated with the military or who are dependents of
those who have served are invited to a special
outdoor lunch and resource fair. Sponsored by
Enrollment Management.
12:00 PM-1:30 PM
Food for Thought - Welcome Back Lunch
King Center (313 Blazer Hall)
The King Center wants to welcome you to campus
and take care of lunch for you on the first day of
classes. On Wednesdays, stop by the King Center
for a modest lunch, an opportunity to study, and to
connect with the King Center staff and other
UK faculty, staff, and students. Sponsored by the
Martin Luther King Center.
12:00 PM-2:00 PM
Popsicle Social
Scovell Lawn
Beat the heat with a cool treat courtesy of the
UK College of Public Health! Sponsored by the
College of Public Health Admissions and
Student Affairs.
5:00 PM-7:00 PM
Welcome Festival
Alumni House
Head to the corner of Rose and Euclid for dinner
as well as a chance to meet new people and learn
about all we have to offer. Sponsored by Students
Today, Alumni Tomorrow and Stuckert Career Center.
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6:00 PM-7:30 PM
First Young Life College
Gathering of the Semester
211 The 90
6:00 PM-9:00 PM
WRFL First Day of Class Concert
Memorial Hall Ampitheater
Come for real friendships, a captivating presentation
of the Christian Faith, and some laughs! Sponsored by
Young Life College.
We’ll be booking a local band to showcase Lexington’s
thriving music scene and to encourage new students
to take part in WRFL’s mission of education and
creativity. Sponsored by WRFL.
6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Hillel Welcome Cookout
Hillel House (333 Grosvenor Avenue)
7:00 PM-9:00 PM
Back-to-School Block Party
Woodland Glen Courtyard
End the first day of classes by joining Hillel, UK’s
main Jewish student organization, for our kick-off
cookout. Plenty of food, friends, and fun! Sponsored
by University of Kentucky Hillel.
6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Party in the Bluegrass
CSF Building (Corner of Woodland & Columbia at stoplight
by W.T. Young Library)
We’re rolling out the welcome mat! Experience
Kentucky culture/food at this awesome introduction
to the Bluegrass State, and connect with a language
partner to help practice your English all semester
long. International and American students welcome!
Sponsored by UK International Friends.
6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Blue and White Game Night
204 White Hall Classroom Building
Don’t miss a chance to socialize and network with Phi
Beta Sigma and Zeta Phi Beta. Play games, win prizes,
and relax with the Blue and White Family. Sponsored
by Phi Beta Sigma and Zeta Phi Beta.
End the 1st day of school at UK the right way with a
Block Party. Come hang out with food, music, games,
and much more. Sponsored by Campus Outreach.
7:00 PM-8:30 PM
Big Blue Cru Field Day
Johnson Center Fields
You are never too old to enjoy Field Day! Come out
and enjoy a collegiate twist on an elementary school
favorite. Sponsored by Cru.
7:40 PM-8:40 PM
The Navigators Campus Ministry
202 The 90
Asking big questions about who you are and where
you’re going? Looking for a place to grow in your faith
during college? Then come check out The Navigators
and how you can be part of our community. We realize
that we all have different opinions and experiences
with church, religion, and Jesus. No matter what your
thoughts are on who Jesus is, we welcome you to
come explore and challenge your beliefs. Sponsored
by The Navigators.
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8:00 PM-9:00 PM
Encounter
102 Mining and Mineral Resource Building
Every Wednesday through the semester we will meet
in 102 Mining and Mineral Resource Building.
Encounter offers a little of everything - good friendships, Bible study, worship, but primarily a place to
belong. Sponsored by Cats for Christ.
8:00 PM-11:00 PM
Kentucky @ Kroger
Beginning at 8 p.m., buses will
run continuously during the event and
will pick up and drop off students at
Wildcat Alumni Plaza on Euclid Avenue
across from Memorial Coliseum AND
at the corner of University Drive and
Huguelet Drive. Don’t miss this fun opportunity
to catch a bus with other UK students and
enjoy a shopping excursion to Kroger!
Sponsored by Kroger.
9:00 PM-10:00 PM
Campus Outreach
Woodland Glen Courtyard
Campus Outreach exists for Christ and for the
campus. Come check out how you can have an impact
in both during your four years at UK. Sponsored by
Campus Outreach.
Thursday, August 25
7:30 AM-3:00 PM
Super Start
Wildcat Alumni Plaza near Bowman’s Den,
Outside White Hall Classroom Building, and
Rose Street near the W.T. Young Library sign
Do you need directions to class? Do you have
unanswered questions? Would you like a bottle of
water to drink as you walk across campus? Be sure
to stop by one of the Super Start tents during the first
two days of classes. Staff members in Student and
Academic Life will be available to greet and assist you.
Sponsored by Student and Academic Life.
11:30 AM-1:00 PM
“Ask Me!” Career Advice Booth
Bowman’s Lawn, Mining and Mineral Resource Building
Walkway, and Outside White Hall Classroom Building
Come stop by our Career Center booth for some quick
advice about how you can prep for your future after
UK. Career Advisors from the Stuckert Career Center
team will be there to help! Sponsored by the Stuckert
Career Center.
12:00 PM-3:00 PM
First Day of School Photos
Rose Street at the Super Start tent
You know families love to take first day of school
photos of their kids! Your family may not be here to
take a photo of you today, so come by the Super Start
tent on the Rose Street walkway to Young Library,
and we’ll snap a quick pic of you on the way to class.
Families can view the photos on the UK Parent &
Family Association Facebook page (www.facebook.
com/ukparents). Your family will love to see you on
your first day of school as a Wildcat! Sponsored by the
UK Parent & Family Association.
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1:00 PM-3:00 PM
Diversity Organization Showcase
Outside White Hall Classroom Building
Looking for your community? Looking for your
“people”? Come and learn more about student
organizations dedicated to diversity, inclusion,
and belonging here at UK! Everyone is welcome!
Sponsored by the Violence Intervention and
Prevention Center.
1:00 PM-4:00 PM
College of Social Work Open House
6th Floor Patterson Office Tower
Join us for food and giveaways. Interested in social
justice issues? Considering a career committed to
helping others? Faculty, staff, and students from the
undergraduate and graduate social work programs
will be on hand to answer questions from students
and campus partners. Sponsored by the College of
Social Work.
2:00 PM-4:00 PM
Hound Dog Printmaking Workshop Block A
Holmes Hall: Creative Arts Studio room 136
4:00 PM-6:00 PM
Global Coffee House
Bradley Hall Courtyard
Students will have the opportunity to mingle and make
new friends during this fun event. We will have snacks
and drinks for students to enjoy while they watch
performances from students and student organizations
and also have the opportunity to participate in onthe-fly performances themselves. These will include
karaoke, dance, and instrumental performances.
Sponsored by International Student Council and
UK International Center.
3:30 PM-5:00 PM
Pedalpalooza
Wildcat Alumni Plaza
Up your bicycle style, comfort, and safety. Score
swag, learn about riding on campus, and undertake
challenges for a shot at a grand prize - all while
enjoying bicycle-powered smoothies! Sponsored by
Parking and Transportation Services.
Learn how to make prints by transferring an ink
design to poster paper using a letterpress, hosted
by Louisville printmaking business Hound Dog Press.
Please note that there are limited spots available
for this workshop. Sponsored by the Student
Activities Board.
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5:00 PM-7:00 PM
Sports Medley
Johnson Center Fields
Participate in numerous sports activities (Kickball,
Cornhole, CanJam, Bubble Soccer, Spikeball, etc.)
to promote fun and laughter and introduce students
to the Intramural Sports Program and recreational
opportunities on campus. Sponsored by Campus
Recreation.
7:00 PM-8:00 PM
Residence Hall Floor Meetings
Your Residence Hall
4:10 PM-6:10 PM
Hound Dog Printmaking Workshop Block B
Holmes Hall: Creative Arts Studio room 136
Learn how to make prints by transferring an ink
design to poster paper using a letterpress, hosted
by Louisville printmaking business Hound Dog Press.
Please note that there are limited spots available for
this workshop. Sponsored by the Student Activities
Board.
4:30 PM-6:00 PM
UK LGBTQ* Welcome Fair and Food
White Hall Classroom Building Patio
This event orients new Wildcats to campus resources
and community groups connected to LGBTQ* life at
UK and in Central Kentucky. Partnering organizations
host information tables highlighting their services and
supports and provide a great way for students, faculty,
and staff to access a lot of helpful information in one
place. In addition to the informational tables, there is
free food, t-shirts, and other free gear from the Office
of LGBTQ* Resources. Sponsored by the Office of
LGBTQ* Resources.
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If you live in a university residence hall, please join
your Resident Advisor (RA) for an official floor meeting.
Get to know your neighbors and start the school
year off right. See your RA for additional information.
Sponsored by the Office of Residence Life.
7:30 PM-9:30 PM
Kentucky Women’s Soccer vs. South Florida
Bell Soccer Complex
Come cheer on the Kentucky Women’s Soccer team
as they take on the USF Bulls in their home opener.
Participate in our knockerball halftime contest!
Admission is free with your UK student ID.
Sponsored by UK Athletics.
8:30 PM-9:30 PM
Not-the-World’s-LargestWater-Balloon Fight
St. Augustine’s Chapel (472 Rose Street)
What does God have to do with a water balloon fight?
Come to our interactive Bible study to find out! Plus,
ice cream. At St. Augustine’s Chapel, Jesus changes
everything. Sponsored by St. Augustine’s LutheranEpiscopal Campus Ministry.
8:30 PM-9:30 PM
Cru Weekly Meeting
122 White Hall Classroom Building
The first large group meeting of the year! Meet
students from around campus and discover what the
Cru community is all about! Sponsored by Cru.
8:30 PM-10:00 PM
UK Students Weekly Community Night:
8:30 p.m. Mass and Ice Cream Social
Catholic Newman Center (320 Rose Lane
off Rose Street across from Fine Arts Building)
Meet new friends and find out easy ways to get
involved. The 30-minute student Mass begins at 8:30
p.m. followed by the after-Mass social...come early at
8 p.m. to get connected before Mass...just show
up and bring a friend if you want. Sponsored by the
Catholic Newman Center.
9:00 PM-11:00 PM
Synergy (CSF)
CSF Building (Corner of Woodland & Columbia at stoplight
by W.T. Young Library)
Synergy is CSF’s version of a church-y type
service with a college flavor and feel. Great band.
Thoughtful teaching. Tons of people. This Thursday
and every Thursday. Sponsored by Christian Student
Fellowship (CSF).
10:00 PM-11:45 PM
Late Night Presents Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising
Memorial Hall
Join the Late Night Film Series for a free screening of
this summer’s funniest film. Sponsored by the Student
Center Director’s Office - Late Night Film Series.
Friday, August 26
Sea of Blue
Big Blue Nation
Show everyone what kind of Wildcat you really are!
Faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to wear
UK blue to show your Wildcat pride! GO CATS!
11:00 AM-2:00 PM
Wildcat Block Watch
Main Building Lawn
Wildcat Block Watch is an initiative to increase safety
in the Lexington community where our students live
off campus. It is about getting to know who your
neighbors are, reporting suspicious behavior, and
looking out for yourself and others. Don’t miss this
information fair to provide off-campus students
with important community and safety information! ​
Sponsored by Off-Campus Student Services.
11:00 AM-1:00 PM
Student Center Topping Out
Stoll Field
“Topping out” is a builder’s rite to signify
accomplishment. In early days, everyone pitched
in to help a farmer build a new house or barn. The
community would contribute their labor until the ridge
pole, the highest horizontal beam, was in place. At
that point, to express appreciation, the farmer would
have a party for everyone. An evergreen tree was
placed on the highest point of the structure for good
luck. As the new Student Center reaches its highest
point, stop by to sign the beam along with workers,
the project Steering Committee, students, faculty, and
UK administrators. Sponsored by the Student Center
Director’s Office.
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12:00 PM-3:00 PM
Pills & Pizza
Rose Street Walkway next to Mining and Minerals Building
Students from the College of Pharmacy will educate
undergraduate students about the dangers of
abusing and misusing prescription medications.
We will hand out pizza, while supplies last.
Sponsored by University Health Service.
4:30 PM-11:00 AM
Sustainability: The CampOut
Kentucky Horse Park Campground - trip departs
campus from the Wildcat Wheels Bicycle Library
(Basement of Blazer Dining)
Engage with campus and community sustainability
initiatives and the people behind them. Transportation,
meals, and camping equipment provided. Optional
group bike ride from campus (10 miles, bicycles
provided). Space is limited, RSVP required.
Sponsored by the Office of Sustainability.
5:00 PM
Nashville Mission Trip
Nashville, TN
Come road-trip to Nashville, TN, as we will be serving
the community while also exploring the city all
weekend. This is a great way to make friends, have
fun, and get away from all the syllabi from your first
week of class! Sponsored by Baptist Campus Ministry.
6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Big Blue Bingo Night
214 White Hall Classroom Building
Come learn about what Leadership Exchange has
to offer! Bingo will be played with lots of great prizes
and dinner from Fazoli’s! Sponsored by the
Leadership Exchange.
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6:00 PM-7:30 PM
DanceBlueU
Seaton Center
Check out this miniature version of the DanceBlue
marathon and learn more about what participation in
our spring marathon is like. Sponsored by DanceBlue.
7:00 PM-10:00 PM
Wildcat Rummy
Southside Church of Christ (1533 Nicholasville Road)
We’ll begin at Southside Church of Christ with some
free food, but the main event is a game of Wildcat
Rummy followed by a cut-throat auction for amazing
prizes. This is a great time to get to know people.
Sponsored by Cats for Christ.
7:00 PM-9:00 PM
United Greek Coalition Open House
Cats Den, Blazer Dining
A meet-and-greet with the members of Beta Upsilon
Chi fraternity, Ceres sorority, and Theta Nu Xi
Multicultural Sorority, Inc. Sponsored by the United
Greek Coalition.
9:00 PM-10:00 PM
CSF’s World’s Largest Water Balloon Fight
Johnson Center Fields
ONE MILLION BALLOONS — quadrupling the
previous record! — will be on the field for this year’s
World’s Largest Water Balloon Fight!! Thousands of
people. 1 million+ balloons. Bad weather? Check
the website. Sponsored by Christian Student
Fellowship (CSF).
9:00 PM-12:00 AM
RSA Block Party
Woodland Glen Courtyard
The Resident Student Association annual Block Party
is a chance for all students to come together and
meet their fellow Wildcats. Our event will feature a
DJ, free food, inflatables, and more! Sponsored by
the Resident Student Association and the Office of
Residence Life.
11:30 PM-2:00 AM
Midnight at the Kentucky: Central Intelligence
Kentucky Theatre (Downtown Lexington)
The Kentucky Theatre has been a landmark in
downtown Lexington since the 1920s. To welcome new
students to UK, the Kentucky is hosting a free midnight
movie. Students interested in making the short walk
to the theatre together should meet at Wildcat Alumni
Plaza across the street from Memorial Coliseum at
11:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Office of New Student &
Family Programs.
Saturday, August 27
8:00 AM-5:30 PM
Red River Gorge Adventure for Out-of-State Students
Red River Gorge, KY
(Meet at the Johnson Center to load vans.)
Out-of-state student outdoor adventure in Red River
Gorge! Light hiking, skylift, and lunch at Miguel’s
Pizza. Tickets are $10 per person (includes a
skylift ticket and transportation). Bring lunch money,
snacks, and water. Sign up in the Johnson Center,
Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.- 6 p.m. Questions?
Contact Mark Lattin at mjlattin@uky.edu.
Sponsored by Campus Recreation.
9:00 AM-6:00 PM
Cumberland Falls Waterfall Hike/Swim
Catholic Newman Center (320 Rose Lane
off Rose Street across from Fine Arts Building)
Road trip to one of Kentucky’s mighty five waterfalls
at Cumberland Falls State Park. Registration required
and space is limited - contact Kevin at Ksteele@cdlex.
org text/call 859-825-8702. $10 for transportation. Sign
up in the Newman Center office (open 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.)
Sponsored by the Catholic Newman Center.
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10:00 AM-8:00 PM
Red River Gorge Hiking
Depart from the front of William T. Young Library
Come and explore Kentucky’s very own RRG! We
will be hiking at all levels of difficulty. Please visit
tinyurl.com/ylgorge16 to sign up and for more info!
Sponsored by Young Life College.
8:00 PM-9:30 PM
Godless Humor:
A Chapel Talk About Comedy and Faith
St. Augustine’s Chapel (472 Rose Street)
Best known for doing comedy at a drive-thru liquor
store, professional comedian Emery Buterbaugh will
tell a few jokes and discuss the implications of being a
comic and a Christian. Sponsored by St. Augustine’s
Chapel Lutheran-Episcopal Campus Ministry.
9:00 PM-2:00 AM
THE FINAL PARTY
CSF Building (Corner of Woodland & Columbia at stoplight
by W.T. Young Library)
Saving the best for last...the Final Party. End K Week
right: 2,000+ people. Great DJs. One last amazing
party! Sponsored by Reality.
Would you like to be on
K Crew next year?
If so, email KWeek@lsv.uky.edu, and we’ll contact
you when the application is available.
We Want Your Feedback
The Office of New Student & Family Programs
would love your help improving K Week! All
feedback you provide us is invaluable and greatly
appreciated. Feel free to email your feedback to
KWeek@lsv.uky.edu. Additionally, after K Week
you may receive a link to a survey asking you to
tell us your thoughts about K Week. We rely on the
survey results to improve K Week each year, so we
appreciate you taking the time to fill it out. Thank
you for your help!
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Special Hours of Operation
Many offices offer extended hours during K Week to
assist new students with their lengthy list of “to do’s.”
Johnson Student Recreation Center
(Complex Drive, 859-257-3928)
Friday, August 19.......................................6 a.m.-2 a.m.
Saturday, August 20.................................9 a.m.-12 a.m.
Sunday, August 21.................................11 a.m.-12 a.m.
Monday, August 22 Friday, August 27.....................................6 a.m.-12 a.m.
Saturday, August 28...................................9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Plus Account Office
(Bowman’s Den, 859-257-6159)
Friday, August 19.......................................8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday, August 20..............................9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Monday, August 22 Friday, August 26.......................................8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Students will be able to add funds to their Plus
Accounts during these hours.
WildCard Student ID Office
(Bowman’s Den, 859-257-1378)
Friday, August 19..................................8 a.m.-4:15 p.m.
Saturday, August 20...................................9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Monday, August 22 Thursday, August 25..................................8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Friday, August 26..................................8 a.m.-4:15 p.m.
There is a $15 fee for the first WildCard and a $20 fee
for each replacement card. Please bring a photo ID.
For more information, visit www.uky.edu/UKID.
UK Dining
(859-257-2220)
For hours of operation and information on meal plans,
visit www.uky.edu/ukdining.
UK Bookstore
(334 Lexington Avenue behind
Joe Craft Center, 859-257-0236)
Friday, August 19..................................8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday, August 20 Sunday, August 21.....................................9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Monday, August 22 Tuesday, August 23..............................8:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
Wednesday, August 24 Thursday, August 25.............................8:30 a.m.-8 p.m.
Friday, August 26..................................8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday, August 27...................................9 a.m.-5 p.m.
UK Federal Credit Union
(Bowman’s Den, 859-264-4200)
Friday, August 19.............................7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Saturday, August 20...................................9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Monday, August 22 Friday, August 26.............................7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Student Account Services, Registrar/Student Records,
Financial Aid, Undergraduate Admission & Registration,
Veterans Resource Center, & UK Transfer Center
(Funkhouser Building)
Friday, August 19.......................................8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Saturday, August 20...................................8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Monday, August 22 Friday, August 26.......................................8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Student Account Services (room 18, 859-257-3406),
Student Records (room 10, 859-257-7157), Financial
Aid (room 128, 859-257-3172), Undergraduate
Admission & Registration (room 100, 859-257-2000),
the Transfer Center (room 11, 859-218-1724), and the
Veterans Resource Center (room 124, 859-257-1148)
are open to answer students’ questions.
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The Fun Doesn’t Stop
Just because K Week has ended and classes
have begun doesn’t mean the fun has to end.
Check out these exciting upcoming opportunities
to have some fun!
Crunkness
Monday, August 29
8:00 PM-10:45 PM at Greek Park
Education Abroad Fall Fair
Thursday, September 8
10:00 AM-2:00 PM in Buell Armory
On the Hunt:
Librarians As Your Guide
Tuesday, August 30
4:00 PM-4:45 PM in Young Library, The Hub
Bagging the Big Prize:
How to Approach College Level Research
Wednesday, September 7
4:00 PM-4:45 PM in Young Library, Room 1-78
Volunteer Fair
Wednesday, September 7
10:30 AM-2:30 PM Outside
White Hall Classroom Building
Recess Day – Health and Wellness Edition
Thursday, September 8
1:00 PM-3:00 PM on the Hilltop/Woodland Lawn
Crunkness is a fashion show and a yard show
competition between NPHC organizations hosted by
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and Alpha Kappa
Alpha Sorority, Inc. Music and great giveaways are
perks of attending!
Join the Center for Community
Outreach (CCO) for a volunteer
fair that will provide students, faculty,
and staff an opportunity to learn about the amazing
organizations serving the Lexington community.
Many local non-profit organizations with volunteer
opportunities are invited to attend the fair and talk
to anyone and everyone interested in making a
difference here in Lexington! Please create an
account at uky.volunteermatch.org to find volunteer
opportunities throughout the year!
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As our largest event of the year, the EA Fall Fair is
truly a one-stop-shop for all the international education
opportunities available at the University of Kentucky.
Faculty and staff wanting to learn more about UK
Education Abroad are welcome to attend, too!
Join the Wellness Network (Campus Recreation &
Wellness, Counseling Center, Financial Wellness,
VIP, UHS) for a recess-themed wellness event
including various types of physical activities, games,
competitions, challenges, giveaways, and more!
Student Involvement Fair
Wednesday, September 21
11:00 AM-1:00 PM Outside White Hall Classroom Building
The Office of Student Involvement invites students to
come and explore all that UK has to offer. Many of the
500+ clubs and organizations on campus will be in
attendance to share what they do and how students
can join in! Students will receive information about
organizations they are interested in and have an
opportunity to sign up to join.
Homecoming
October 1- 8
Don’t miss out on all the exciting events planned for
Homecoming 2016 by the student-led Homecoming
Coalition! This annual tradition will be celebrated with
a street fair, royalty showcase, DanceBlue 5K, NPHC
step show, UK vs. Vanderbilt football game, and much
more. For more information and a complete schedule
of events, follow the Homecoming Coalition on Twitter
@UKHomecoming and like them on Facebook:
University of Kentucky Homecoming. Go Cats!
Family Weekend
October 7 – 9
The University of
Kentucky invites all
students and families to
attend Family Weekend.
From Friday afternoon
to Sunday evening,
you can do everything
from cheering on the Wildcats to enjoying the tradition
of live horse racing at Keeneland. Or you can venture
off campus and explore historic downtown Lexington
and see what the greater Bluegrass community has
to offer. Attend the much-anticipated Family Weekend
Tent Party, and enjoy an intimate Sunday lunch at
historic Spindletop Hall. There will be numerous events
where you can mingle with other families and UK
faculty and staff. The weekend will be packed with
fun, family-oriented events from Family Weekend
Check-in on Friday to DNT 101: A Taste of the
Kentucky Doughnut Trail on Sunday. We guarantee
there will be something for everyone! For all the
details, visit www.uky.edu/familyweekend.
Common Reading Experience Author Lecture:
An Evening with Christina Baker Kline
Monday, October 10
7:00 PM in Memorial Coliseum
Join peers, faculty, and staff as
Christina discusses her widelyacclaimed book, Orphan Train,
the 2016-2017 Common Reading
Experience book. Seating is open to
the campus community and public
and is available on a first-come,
first-served basis. This is a free,
non-ticketed event. A book signing
with Christina will follow. More details can be found at
www.uky.edu/commonreading.
Our Thanks
Many people played a part in bringing K Week
to you. Our heartfelt thanks go out to all the
participating staff, faculty, and students. In
particular we’d like to acknowledge the Office of
the President, the Office of the Provost, Student
and Academic Life, our business partners, offices
and organizations coordinating K Week events,
and the K Week Coordinators, Super Crew, and K
Crew. In addition, we are grateful to each person
who contributed time and energy to make this
week a reality.
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