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2022 Donations for Citations Drive Totals 3,027 Pounds

University of Kentucky students and employees donated more than 3,027 pounds of food and personal care items to Big Blue Pantry (BBP) this week during the annual Donations for Citations drive. This year marks the seventh for the Donations for Citations program, which helps stock Pantry shelves. Since its inception in 2016, almost 17,100 pounds of staples have been collected for the Pantry.

Linden Walk Lot Unavailable on Friday

The Governor's School for the Arts will hold final round auditions this Friday and Saturday, March 18-19, at the Singletary Center for the Arts. The 123-space Linden Walk employee intermediate (E) lot has been reserved for attendees this Friday and will be unavailable for UK employees. Affected employees may park in other nearby lots, including King Alumni North and South, Career Center, Schmidt, College View, and Memorial Coliseum. Cornerstone Garage (PS #5) is also available for employee parking.

Spring Break Transportation Changes

During spring break each year, University of Kentucky Transportation Services adjusts parking and campus bus services to reflect the needs of a temporarily reduced campus population. Below are details concerning these changes. Parking Permit Control From Monday, March 14, through Sunday, March 20, all employee (E) lots will remain on control as normal.

Donations for Citations Now Underway!

Donations for Citations, a popular program that helps stock the shelves at UK’s Big Blue Pantry, will take place this year beginning on Monday, February 28, through Friday, March 11.

Donations for Citations Drive Starts Monday, Feb. 28

Donations for Citations, a popular program that helps stock the shelves at UK’s Big Blue Pantry, will take place this year beginning on Monday, February 28, through Friday, March 11. UK students and employees who have a parking citation can pay their fee during this two-week period by donating food or personal care items to Big Blue Pantry (BBP). Participating is easy! Simply bring your donations to our customer care center, located at 721 Press Avenue, to settle your citation. Our customer care center is open from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Are You Traveling Over Spring Break?

UK Transportation Services is once again offering free rides to regional airports for spring break. Students, faculty, and staff can take advantage of free rides to and from Kroger Field to Blue Grass Airport (LEX), Louisville International Airport (SDF) and Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG). This service is offered in partnership with the Student Transportation Council.

KHSAA Swimming & Diving Championship to Impact South Campus

KHSAA State Swimming and Diving Championship events will take place at the Lancaster Aquatic Center starting Thursday, Feb. 17, through Saturday, Feb. 19. Event organizers expect as many as 800 attendees. Most spectators will park in the Sports Center Garage (PS #7), and Sports Center Drive area lots will be available for attendees after 1 p.m. on Thursday and Friday. University Drive Garage (PS #1) will also be available for spectator parking on Saturday, Feb. 19. Team buses will be parked in the Green Lot.

Hospital Drive to Reopen on Monday

Hospital Drive is expected to reopen by 6 a.m. on Monday, February 14. A portion of the roadway located between University and Veterans drives has been closed for approximately two weeks, since late January. The roadway will continue to experience periodic closures through May as contractors work to replace cooling towers and the support structure on Cooling Plant #1. The roadway is expected to be open for several weeks at a time between closures.

Winter Bike to Campus Day is Wednesday, Feb. 9

Cold weather is no excuse to give up on cycling to campus, whether you dig winter vibes or shiver all season. Each year, UK Transportation Services recognizes cyclists who brave the winter weather to cycle year-round during Winter Bike to Campus Day. This year’s event will be held from 7:30am to 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 9. Stop by our tent at the Mining and Minerals Research Building Plaza to celebrate any-weather cycling as an effective and efficient mode of transportation.

Portion of Hospital Drive to Close Temporarily

A portion of Hospital Drive located between University and Veterans drives will experience periodic road closures through May to facilitate construction on Cooling Plant #1.

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