Abstract
This presentation by University Archivist Ruth E. Bryan for the University of Kentucky's Family Weekend 2.0--organized by the University of Kentucky Student Transitions and Family Program unit from April 9-11, 2021--provides an overview of the development of the University of Kentucky from its founding in 1865 through 2021. It then describes and illustrates student life and traditions from the 100th anniversary of the university in 1916 through the 150th anniversary in 2015. Topics include registration, residence life, commencement, and student body-wide events such as Arbor Day, May Day, the Little Kentucky Derby, building tagging, the freshman-sophomore flag rush and tug of war, the "hello walk," wearing beanies and corduroy trousers, Greek rush, the Ping Pong Ball drop, and DanceBlue.
Document Type
Presentation
Publication Date
4-10-2021
Repository Citation
Bryan, Ruth E., "University of Kentucky Student Life" (2021). Library Presentations. 229.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/libraries_present/229
Notes/Citation Information
A presentation at the University of Kentucky Family Weekend 2.0.