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University of Kentucky Alumni Association

University of Kentucky Student Activities Board

2012 Homecoming and Reunion Activities

October 15-21, 2012

This schedule is subject to change. Please visit www.UKHomecoming.com or call 859-257-8905 or 1-800-269-2586 frequently for potential schedule changes and the most up-to-date information.

Lodging

The following Lexington hotels are a few facilities which will be offering discounted rates to UK alumni during Homecoming.

Please make your reservation by Sept. 20, 2012. Please note these rates are subject to change per hotel based on their availability.

Hilton Garden Inn Lexington
1973 Plaudit Place
Lexington, KY 40509
Call 859-543-8300
Rate: $109/night
Ask for “UK Homecoming Group”

Residence Inn Lexington South
2688 Pink Pigeon Parkway
Lexington, KY 40509
Call 859-263-9979
Rate: $159/night (includes breakfast)
Ask for “UK Homecoming Block”

Crowne Plaza Lexington Hotel – The Campbell House
1375 S. Broadway Lexington, KY 40504
1-800-227-6963 or 859-255-4281
Rate: $119 per night
Ask for the “UK Alumni Association Block”

Griffin Gate Marriott Resort & Spa
1800 Newtown Pike
Lexington, KY 40511
Call 859-231-5100
Rate: $145/night
Ask for "UK Ankle Symposium"
Deadline to book room is Friday, Oct. 5

All Week

Light Up Lexington
As you travel through or visit downtown Lexington during Homecoming week, note the presence of UK through the blue lights in the trees and banners on the light poles, at the Courthouse Plaza and elsewhere.

Paint the Town Blue Competition
(Painting Begins Saturday, October 13th at 8 am and concludes Monday, October 15th at 8 am. Windows to remain decorated through Sunday, October 21st)
Check out the painted windows on campus and surrounding local businesses, artwork of various UK student organizations showcase "The Blueprint - Building on Tradition."

Sunday, October 14

DanceBlue 5K
Registration 1 - 2:30 p.m.; Race at 3 p.m., Commonwealth Stadium
The DanceBlue 5K is a Homecoming tradition. DanceBlue is a student-run philanthropy which raises awareness and funds for the UK Pediatric Oncology Clinic. Come be a part of the 5K to learn more about these brave children and families and to run for the kids! For more information including pre-registration for the race, please visit www.danceblue.org to register, payment is made at the UK Student Center Ticket Office.

Monday through Thursday, Oct. 15 - 18

Float Build
8 p.m. – 12 a.m., Blue Lot Extended of Commonwealth Stadium
All student organizations that are planning to participate in the 2012 Homecoming are asked to build their floats together in the Blue Lot Extended of Commonwealth Stadium. This building area is meant to increase the feeling of community throughout this time of tradition at the University of Kentucky and will boast music played by a DJ each night as well as an opportunity to bond with fellow Wildcats during an exciting time. Preparations, such as the construction of props, may be made outside of the build location, but ALL assembly (actually placing all props and any pomping on the float) MUST take place at the specified location during specific hours.

Monday, October 15

Paint the Town Blue Picnic
11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Location TBD
Join the Student Activities Board for a Homecoming lunch and enjoy the gorgeous painted windows featuring this year's Homecoming theme "The Blueprint - Building on Tradition." Windows will be decorated and sure to get your UK spirits going!

Homecoming Pep Rally
8 - 10 p.m., Wildcat Alumni Plaza
Help us kick off Homecoming Week at the Wildcat Alumni Plaza located off Avenue of Champions, directly across from Memorial Coliseum! In addition to other activities, there will be appearances by former players, cheerleaders and the UK Band.
Free, Click here to register

Tuesday, October 16

Kitty Karnival
5 p.m., South Campus Courtyard
Kitty Karnival features small carnival games created by student organizations for children to come and enjoy on campus. Going on its 7th year, this event has become a UK and community tradition that both students and children love to attend! This event welcomes local schools, UK Alumni family and UK faculty, staff and student families.

Mo Betta Basketball Game
7 p.m., Seaton Center
A men's basketball game to rival all others, the Mo Betta Basketball Game is a student's verses alumni battle. Winners receive bragging rights for the year! The game is a huge tradition for the Black Student Union. Be sure to come and support your favorite players!

Wednesday, October 17

Mr. and Mrs. Black UK Pageant
7 p.m., Memorial Hall
Dating back to the late 1980's, the Mr. and Ms. Black UK pageant is a competition that includes a talent section and choreographed dance. Student competitors wow the crowd with an array of talents every year.

Thursday, October 18

College of Education Golden Wildcats, Emeritus & Alumni Homecoming Lunch
Noon – 2 p.m., Griffin Gate Marriott Resort & Spa, Newtown Pike
In honor of our Golden Wildcats and emeritus faculty, the College of Education invites all COE alumni to attend a Homecoming lunch at the Griffin Gate Marriott Resort & Spa. All classes are welcome to the luncheon in the Terrace Ballroom. Join us for a musical performance and hear from former UK basketball great and College of Education alumnus Kyle Macy.
$25 per person, Click here to register

Ag & HES Alumni Association Class of 1962 Reception
4 – 5:45 p.m., Crowne Plaza Hotel Lexington – The Campbell House, 1375 S. Broadway
Relive your time at the University of Kentucky through stories from your classmates and share some of your own. Light hors d'oeuvres will be served.
Free, Click here to register

Golden Wildcat Reception & Dinner
5:45 – 11 p.m., Crowne Plaza Hotel Lexington – The Campbell House, 1375 S. Broadway
Enjoy an elegant evening of dinner and recognition as members of the Class of 1962 receive their pins and are inducted into the Golden Wildcat Society. After dinner, enjoy a time of reminiscing with fellow Golden Wildcats.
$35 per person, Click here to register

Big Brew Networking Event
7 - 9 p.m., West Sixth Brewing Company, 501 W. Sixth Street
Join fellow UK alumni and LYPA members at one of Lexington's newest hot spots, West Sixth Brewing Company. Mingle with other alumni and professionals, sample the brews, enjoy appetizers and hear from one of the co-owners and UK alum about starting a small business and giving back to the community.
$5 for UKAA and LYPA members, $8 for nonmembers, $8 at the door, Click here to register

University of Kentucky Wind Symphony Concert
7:30 p.m., Singletary Center for the Arts, 405 Rose St.
The UK Wind Symphony, under the leadership of Director of Bands Dr. John Cody Birdwell, is the elite concert ensemble from the University of Kentucky Band Program. This evening's program will include the American premiere of a composition for solo trombone by New York City composer Anthony Barfield. Featured soloist will be Bradley Kerns, professor of trombone at UK.
Free

'Les Liaisons Dangereuses'
7:30 p.m., Guignol Theatre, 465 Rose St.
Presented by the University of Kentucky Department of Theatre. A game of deceit. A sinful seduction. Liaisons has been translated again and again across generations and genres, proving itself a lasting tomb of youthful romance. Whether sizzling onscreen as "Cruel Intentions" or leaping off the page as an 18th century novel, Liaisons is sure to tantalize and thrill and bring you back for more.
$10 students, $15 general public, for tickets call 859-257-4929 or visit www.scfatickets.com

Friday, October 19

Class of 1962 & Golden Wildcat Society Reunion Breakfast
8 – 10 a.m., Hilary J. Boone Center, 500 Rose St.
Enjoy a delicious breakfast at the Hilary J. Boone Center located in the center of campus. This will be a great time for you to reminisce with former classmates and make some new friends.
$10 per person, Click here to register

'Paving the Way' at the Plaza
8 - 11 a.m., Wildcat Alumni Plaza.
The UK Alumni Association invites you to enjoy a morning with the newest campus celebrity — the Wildcat sculpture at Wildcat Alumni Plaza — as you take a look at the pavers in the plaza purchased by loyal alumni and friends. A professional photographer will also be available to take your photo with the regal Wildcat. You will be able to purchase this photo on site for $5 per photo. If you haven't already purchased a paver, you may do so during this day, as well. As a bonus, enjoy a light breakfast as you stroll the plaza!
Free, Click here to register

College of Nursing Homecoming Brunch and Fashion Show
9 – 11 a.m., Hilton Suites, Lexington Green, 245 Lexington Green Circle
Plan to attend the College of Nursing Alumni Association Homecoming Brunch and Fashion Show. Classes of 2002, 1992, 1982, and 1972, join your reunion table at the brunch to celebrate your successes. Fashion show is provided by Talbot’s and various home and personal fashion vendors will be available.
$25 per person, Click here to register

seeblue. Day at Keeneland & Racing
Begins at 11 a.m., Keeneland, 4201 Versailles Rd.
Wildcats, join us for festivities throughout the day at Keeneland's North Terrace! Don't miss vocal performances by UK students, the Wildcat mascot and cheerleaders, former UK football star and current Denver Bronco, Jacob Tamme and more UK fun. The first 200 UK Alumni Association members who show their membership card at the UK Alumni Association table in the north terrace will receive a free gift. Wear blue to the track and stick around and catch all the racing action.
Free for students, faculty, staff, and UKAA members with your membership card or ID

Class of 1962 & Golden Wildcat Society Keeneland Racing and Lunch
Noon – 5 p.m., Keeneland – Phoenix Room, 4201 Versailles Rd.
Catch all the racing action while enjoying a buffet lunch in one of Keeneland's best locations. Situated high atop the grandstand, the Phoenix Room offers a view overlooking the Paddock. * Please note that the Phoenix Room has a dress code. Gentlemen must have a collared shirt, dress slacks and no open toe shoes. Coat and/or tie optional. Ladies: dresses, pantsuits, capri pants, any dress shoe. No denim or athletic attire.
$40 per person, Click here to register

College of Arts & Sciences Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
3 p.m., Singletary Center for the Arts, 405 Rose St.
Join fellow College of Arts & Sciences alumni as they induct their newest members into the Hall of Fame. Inductees include Matthew T. Cutts, James C. Duff, and Ashley T. Judd. Faculty Inductees include Dr. Louis J. Swift and Dr. Susan Abbott-Jamieson.
Free

College of Pharmacy Back-to-School
4 - 6 p.m., BioPharm Complex (789 South Limestone, Lexington, KY)
Come "Back-to-School" to sharpen your pharmacy skills in the College's state-of-the-art laboratories. Featuring three skill stations, this innovative, hands-on experience will not only allow you to enhance your pharmacy skills, it will show you how today's pharmacy students are educated in our world-class teaching laboratories.
Free

College of Law Classes of 1962, 1963 Reunion
5:30 – 8:30 p.m., Portofino, 249 Main St. and Castle Post, 230 Pisgah Pike
Join your classmates for a fun-filled evening to celebrate your 50th class reunion! Start your night at Portofino from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. for dinner with your classmates and a chance to reminisce about your Law school days! Then join your classmates afterward at the Castle Post from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres! Explore the castle and catch up with classmates while enjoying a bourbon tasting provided by Wild Turkey.
$45 per person for Portofino and $35 per person for Castle Post, call 859-257-3103 or contact Christina Briggs at uklawalumni@uky.edu to register

College of Pharmacy Coming Home
6 - 8 p.m., BioPharm Complex (789 South Limestone, Lexington, KY)
Come home to the UK College of Pharmacy and celebrate our past, present and future with members of the pharmacy family. All classes and members of the College are invited and, in traditional style, the College extends a special invitation to class years 1962, 1972, 1987/PharmD 1988, 2002 and 2007.

Take a walk down memory lane with classmates, pharmacy colleagues, and our faculty. As you reminisce about your time at UK, enjoy some traditional southern fare. Cash bar will be available. Attire is casual.
$25 per person, click here to register

Class of 1962 & Golden Wildcat Society Homecoming Parade Watch Party
6 – 9 p.m., Downtown, Cheapside Park, Fifth Third Bank Pavilion, 251 W. Main St.
Enjoy a cookout downtown with fellow alumni and watch as the 2012 UK Homecoming parade passes in front of our gathering spot.
$5 per person, Click here to register

Homecoming Parade Watch Party
6 – 9:00 p.m., Downtown, Cheapside Park, Fifth Third Bank Pavilion, 251 W. Main St
Join fellow alumni downtown to watch the 2012 Homecoming parade! UK Alumni Association members who stop by the gathering spot will receive a free gift! There will be games, face painting, prizes and food available on site for purchase.
Free, Click here to register

Homecoming Parade
6:30 p.m., Downtown
Sit along the parade route and watch the band, cheerleaders, floats, Homecoming royalty, and community representatives go by on Main Street.

College of Law Classes of 1972, 1982, 1987, 1992, 2002 Reunion
6:30 – 8:30 p.m., Castle Post, 230 Pisgah Pike
Join your classmates at the Castle Post for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres to celebrate your 10, 20, 25, 30, and 40th class reunion! Explore the castle and catch up with classmates while enjoying a bourbon tasting provided by Wild Turkey.
$35 per person, call 859-257-3103 or contact Christina Briggs at uklawalumni@uky.edu to register

UK's National Pan-Hellenic Council's Annual Homecoming Step Show 2012
Doors open at 5:30 p.m., Show starts at 7 p.m., Lexington Convention Center-East Wing
A Homecoming tradition to rival all others, the NPHC Step Show features step routines from each of the NPHC chapters on-campus. The talent and mastery of Step will impress any spectator.
$15 in advance and $20 at the door, Tickets can be purchased from a NPHC representative or at the Lexington Convention Center Ticket Office

Saturday, October 20

UK Alumni Association Homecoming Breakfast
8 – 9:30 a.m., King Alumni House, 400 Rose St.
Start the day off with delicious breakfast with fellow UK alumni and families featuring fruit, scrambled eggs, bacon, pastries, biscuits and gravy, and more.
$5 for UKAA members, $8 for nonmembers, Free for children 10 and under, $8 at the door, Click here to register

Gatton College of Business & Economics Homecoming Breakfast
8 – 10 a.m., Atrium, Gatton College of Business & Economics Building
Join us for a Homecoming breakfast honoring 50th anniversary alumni of the Gatton College of Business & Economics who will receive special recognition. All alumni are encouraged to attend this event!
$10 per person, Free for children 10 and under, Click here to register

College of Engineering Alumni Breakfast
8:30 – 10 a.m., Raymond Student Commons of the Ralph G. Anderson Building
All College of Engineering alumni and friends are invited to attend a Homecoming breakfast and visit our Pathway of Innovation! Catch up with old friends and reminisce about your experiences in the College of Engineering.
$10 per person, Free for children 10 and under, Click here to register

Classes Without Quizzes
Go back to class, reminisce of your days as a UK student, and learn something new along the way in two separate classes that are being offered. This event is FREE to attend.

"Equinomics": The Economic Climate of Kentucky's Signature Industry
9:30 - 10:30 a.m., W.T. Young Library Auditorium
In this session, Professor C.Jill Stowe will discuss the current state of affairs in the Thoroughbred industry and the importance of the growing recreational and sport horse segment of the equine industry. In addition, we will introduce the Kentucky Equine Survey and how it can benefit Kentucky's equine economic cluster. For more information about Professor Stowe, click here.

Introduction to Costume Design
10:30 - 11:30 a.m., W.T. Young Library Auditorium
Hear from Professor Nelson Fields as he gives you an introduction to costume design with an emphasis to productions in the theatre program at the University of Kentucky. For a more information about Professor Fields, click here.

UK Alumni Association Luncheon
11:45 a.m. – 1 p.m., King Alumni House, 400 Rose St.
Join us for a light luncheon at the King Alumni House. Enjoy soup, salad, sandwiches, dessert, and drinks as you mix and mingle with fellow UK alumni and friends.
$5 for UKAA members, $8 for nonmembers, Free for children 10 and under, $8 at the door, Click here to register

Campus Bus Tour
12:30 – 2 p.m., Tour departs from and returns to the King Alumni House, 400 Rose St.
View the changes on UK's campus during this bus tour, with stops at the Main Building, W.T. Young Library and the UK Bookstore. *Please note if the game time is changed, this event may be cancelled.
Free, Click here to register

Homecoming Tailgate Tent Party
2 1/2 hours prior to kickoff, Commonwealth Stadium Red Lot near Gate 4
Enjoy tailgate food from O'Charley's along with exciting games, entertainment, face painting, giveaways, and performances by the UK Cheerleaders, mascot, and Pep Band at this tent party.
$5 for UKAA members, $10 for nonmembers, Free for children 10 and under, $10 at the tent, Click here to register

College of Law Homecoming Tailgate Party
2 hours prior to kickoff, Corner of Cooper Drive and University Drive
Please join the UK College of Law Alumni Association for complimentary barbeque and beverages as the Cats prepare to take on the Georgia Bulldogs for 2012 Homecoming. The tailgate party will begin two hours prior to kickoff in a tent located at the corner of Cooper Drive and University Drive.
Free, call 859-257-3103 or contact Christina Briggs at uklawalumni@uky.edu to register

College of Pharmacy Tailgate and Football Game
Time TBA, Commonwealth Stadium, 1540 University Dr.
Gather for food, fun and fellowship at Commonwealth Stadium two hours prior to the UK vs. Georgia football game. Football game tickets are also available for purchase at a cost of $46 each.
$10 per person, children 12 and under receive free admission, click here to register

Georgia vs. UK Football Game
Time TBD, Commonwealth Stadium, 1540 University Dr.
It's Cats versus Bulldogs as UK takes on Georgia in the 2012 Homecoming game.
$46, purchase tickets through the UK Ticket Office by calling 859-257-1818 or 1-800-928-2287.

Homecoming Royalty Crowning and Wildcat Cup Winner Reveal
Halftime of Game, Commonwealth Stadium
Homecoming Royalty will be announced during the Homecoming football game. The Court goes through two rounds of difficult judging focused on academic and involvement at UK and in the community before a student vote decides the new King and Queen.

The Wildcat Cup is a Homecoming spirit and participation competition for all student organizations. Student organizations can attain points through participating in numerous events throughout Homecoming Week. Winners in multiple categories will be announced as well as the overall winner for Homecoming 2012.

Singletary Center presents 'Live at Birdland' featuring the Birdland Big Band directed by Tommy Igoe
7:30 p.m., Singletary Center for the Arts, 405 Rose St.
Named after famed alto saxophone player Charlie Parker, nicknamed "Bird," Birdland was founded in NYC in 1949. The list of performers who were regulars at this iconic jazz club reads like a who’s who of jazz: Dizzy Gillespie, Thelonius Monk, Miles Davis, John Coltrane and Stan Getz are just a few who made Birdland their New York home. The night will feature fresh treatments of iconic Charlie Parker compositions, as well as innovative arrangements from composers such as Chick Corea, Arturo Sandoval, Sting, Herbie Hancock, Lennon/McCartney and Leonard Bernstein.
Tickets: $40/$35/$25, visit www.scfatickets.com

Micheck
7:30 p.m., Student Center Cats Den
MiCheck is an annual Homecoming event in which students and alumni come out to showcase their talents! There will be spoken word, monologues, dancing, singing, etc.! Everyone is welcome and may sign up at the event.

Sunday, October 21

Farewell Breakfast
8 – 10 a.m., Crowne Plaza Hotel Lexington – The Campbell House, 1375 S. Broadway
Say goodbye to new friends and former classmates during breakfast at the Crowne Plaza.
$5 for UKAA members, $8 for nonmembers, Free for children 10 and under, $8 at the door, Click here to register

'Les Liaisons Dangereuses'
2 p.m., Guignol Theatre, 465 Rose St.
Presented by the University of Kentucky Department of Theatre. A game of deceit. A sinful seduction. Liaisons has been translated again and again across generations and genres, proving itself a lasting tomb of youthful romance. Whether sizzling onscreen as "Cruel Intentions" or leaping off the page as an 18th century novel, Liaisons is sure to tantalize and thrill and bring you back for more.
$10 students, $15 general public, for tickets call 859-257-4929 or visit www.scfatickets.com

WUKY presents Capitol Steps
7 p.m., Singletary Center for the Arts, 405 Rose St.
Thirty years ago, the Capitol Steps began as a group of Senate staffers who set out to satirize the very people and places that employed them. In the years that followed, many of the Capitol Steps ignored the conventional wisdom (“Don’t quit your day job!”), and although not all of the current members are former Capitol Hill staffers, taken together the performers have worked in a total of 18 Congressional offices and represent 62 years of collective House and Senate staff experience.
Tickets: $35 adults, $32 students/UK faculty & staff, visit www.scfatickets.com

Homecoming Pictures

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2012 Homecoming and Reunion ActivitiesOctober 15-21, 2012