Special Events

Staff members in each department recognized during a ceremony. Awards presented by Dr. Eli Capilouto. Held in October to recognize Outstanding Staff by their co-workers.

May 22, 2025 - Kroger Field - 11:00 am to 4:00 pm 

Join us in person at Kroger Field on the concourse between Gates 4 & 9 for our annual UK Employee Appreciation Day! We will have giveaways, inflatables, caricature artists, games, and free food for employees to enjoy. 

Staff are given the opportunity to participate in our own version of Dance Blue! All proceeds to directly to Dance Blue!

An event honoring the memories of the staff, faculty, students, and alumni that passed over the previous year. This event is sponsored by the Office of the President and facilitated by Staff Senate with assistance from the Board of Trustees, the University Senate, and the Student Government Association.

UK Human Resources and the UK Staff Senate invite all employees to attend virtual Benefits Open Enrollment Information Sessions, a flexible option for those who may not be able to join in-person. All UK employees are welcome to attend the session format that best fits their schedule. 

On April 24, 2025, we invite you to join the UK community in a 24-hour effort to encourage giving that supports individual colleges, programs and causes across campus.