By Selena Stevens

"This is a new and exciting way for faculty, staff and students to get together and get to know each other better."

-- Acting Provost Michael T. Nietzel

Sept. 20, 2001 (Lexington, Ky.) -- UK's second "Rose Bowl Party," featuring live music, fun and food will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21, in the "Rose Bowl," the lawn area on the Rose Street side of the William T. Young Library. A bowl party will be held Sept. 28 and Oct. 19.

Blues singer Bryan Himes will perform at this week's party. The UK Jazz Ensemble will play on Sept. 28, and the Johnson Brothers are scheduled for Oct. 19.

The parties, sponsored by Student Affairs and the university provost, are an effort to increase campus community activities.

"This is a new and exciting way for faculty, staff and students to get together and get to know each other better," said UK Acting Provost Michael T. Nietzel.

Food from Ovid's will be on sale at the events and can be purchased with Diner cards, Plus Accounts or cash.