World Languages & Cultures Alumni
We invite all World Languages and Cultures alumni to join us for our World Languages and Cultures Alumni Weekend, October 8-10, 2026 featuring an Alumni Career Day, Alumni Keynote and a Faculty-Alumni Reception plus Keeneland Big Blue Day and Homecoming festivities including the LSU vs. UK game and tailgate.
Please come to reconnect with old friends, meet current students and celebrate our community.
Please RSVP by Sept. 21, 2026.
Schedule
Thursday, Oct. 8
Alumni Career Day
2-4 p.m. | Gatton Student Center
Engage with current language and culture majors through one-on-one conversations and breakout sessions organized by fields such as business, government, non-profits and law/medicine/education.
Alumni Keynote Presentation
4:45-5:45 p.m. | Gatton Student Center
Keynote presentation featuring Robin Michler, B.A. German, B.A. Geography, minor in Judaic Studies '08, owner of Michler's Greenhouses and Kentucky Native Cafe & Beer Garden in Lexington.
Alumni and Faculty Reception
6-8 p.m. | location TBD
Enjoy dinner and drinks. Mingle with fellow alumni, current and former faculty.
Friday, Oct. 9
Keeneland Big Blue Day
Saturday, Oct. 10
LSU vs. KY Homecoming Game and Tailgate
More details on Homecoming events are available at homecoming.uky.edu/schedule
Please RSVP by Sept. 21, 2026.
Visitor Parking
Visitor parking for Gatton Student Center is available nearby. Rates are $2/hour unless noted.
Garage: Cornerstone Garage (PS #5) has entrances on South Limestone and Upper Street. Cost is $2/hour with a $30/exit maximum.
Surface Lots (pay at the meter):
- W.T. Young Library Visitor Lot off Hilltop Avenue.
- Prall Street Lot off South Limestone/Upper Street (note: pay at the meter in front of your space only).
For more visitor parking information, visit transportation.uky.edu/visitoroptions.
