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Family Weekend 2023 Family Reunions

Sep 23, 2023, 3:00 – 5:00 PM
Family Weekend

As a member of the extended Wildcat family, we want to invite you and your students to participate in our brand new series of Family Reunions during Family Weekend. Family Reunions are smaller groups of students and their families with common interests and experiences coming together to celebrate student achievements and get to know one another. Family Reunions will be hosted by the Office of Residence Life, Fraternity and Sorority Life, First-Generation Student Services, and more!  Central Campus Reunion: Haggin Courtyard

Family Weekend 2023 Tent Party

Sep 23, 2023, 12:00 – 3:00 PM
Family Weekend

Bring your family and friends to enjoy a fun afternoon full of delicious food, family-friendly activities, games, inflatables, music, and more! Special guests, Zack Attack! The greatest throwback party band…EVER, will be performing in the main tent beginning at noon. There will be something for Wildcat fans of all ages!

Family Weekend Pep Rally

Sep 24, 2022, 5:00 – 6:00 PM
Family Weekend

As a special treat for Family Weekend participants, we are hosting a pre-game pep rally featuring members of the Wildcat Marching Band, UK Cheer, and UK Dance Team. We'll have free kettle corn and some giveaways you can use while cheering on the Cats to victory. Stop by after the Cat Walk, and we'll wrap up in time for you to head over to Kroger Field. Please note that no seating will be available on the field. Go Cats! Free for all students and guests. Family Weekend registration NOT required.

Family Weekend Pep Rally

Sep 24, 2022, 5:00 – 6:00 PM
Family Weekend

As a special treat for Family Weekend participants, we are hosting a pre-game pep rally featuring members of the Wildcat Marching Band, UK Cheer, and UK Dance Team. We'll have free kettle corn and some giveaways you can use while cheering on the Cats to victory. Stop by after the Cat Walk, and we'll wrap up in time for you to head over to Kroger Field. Please note that no seating will be available on the field. Go Cats! Free for all students and guests. Family Weekend registration NOT required.

The Cat Walk

Sep 24, 2022, 4:45 – 5:00 PM
Family Weekend

Don't miss this pre-game tradition! The Cats will make their way through Talbott Todd Way toward the Joe Craft Football Training Facility prior to the game. Guests are asked to line up on each side of the Cat Walk allowing ample space for the team to walk from the buses to Kroger Field Gate #1. View a map of the Cat Walk here.

Lewis Honors College Family Advisory Council Open House

Sep 24, 2022, 12:00 – 2:00 PM
Family Weekend

Honors students and their families are invited to our Lewis Honors College open house. Meet other Lewis families, current Honors student ambassadors, Dean Brady, Associate Dean James, Assistant Dean Foster, and other Lewis faculty and staff. Light refreshments provided! 

Tour Alumni Gym

Sep 23, 2022, 5:30 – 7:00 PM
Family Weekend

Take a tour of Campus Recreation's historic Alumni Gym, a state-of-the-art fitness center designed to provide choices and opportunities for healthy living. The appealing‚ open environment encourages participation and development of a healthy lifestyle. It is a great place to gather‚ make new friends‚ and take a positive step towards lifelong health and fitness habits.

Open Swim in the Lancaster Aquatic Center

Sep 25, 2022, 12:00 – 2:00 PM
Family Weekend

Opened in 1989 and located adjacent to the Johnson Center‚ the Lancaster Aquatic Center offers indoor swimming to the UK community and eligible BCTC students. Families are invited to swim with their students (valid UK student ID required; guests must be at least 6 years old, and guest must complete our waiver).  The aquatic center is a lap facility (18 lanes available), water is 80 degrees, 1 mtr diving board, 6’-15’ pool depth.

Open Swim in the Lancaster Aquatic Center

Sep 23, 2022, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Family Weekend

Opened in 1989 and located adjacent to the Johnson Center‚ the Lancaster Aquatic Center offers indoor swimming to the UK community and eligible BCTC students. Families are invited to swim with their students (valid UK student ID required; guests must be at least 6 years old, and guest must complete our waiver).  The aquatic center is a lap facility (18 lanes available), water is 80 degrees, 1 mtr diving board, 6’-15’ pool depth.

Blue & White Swim/Dive Meet

Sep 23, 2022, 3:00 – 5:00 PM
Family Weekend

Cheer on UK's Men and Women's Swim/Dive teams in their Blue/White meet in the Lancaster Aquatic Center at 3 p.m ET. Admission is free to all.

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