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We strive to bring the best events to campus to enrich the lives of UK students, providing them with opportunities that they would not have outside of UK.

Have an idea for an event? We would love to hear it! Head on over to our Tips / Suggestions page and tell us about it.

Come visit us! Our office is located on the second floor of the Student Center in room 204. We are open from 9 to 6pm, Monday through Friday.

Want to get in contact with us? You can find all of our contact information on the Contact Us page.

Upcoming SAB Events
Spring Concert Series February 14, 2012 (5:00 pm) Love Game - Game Show and Movie February 14, 2012 (6:00 pm) From Soldier to Student February 15, 2012 (7:00 pm) Seth Meyers, host of SNL Weekend Update February 20, 2012 (8:00 pm) Spring Concert Series February 23, 2012 (11:30 am)

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A crucial part of maintaining student spirit, Campus Life is the center of fun and entertainment at the university. Kicking off the year with Student Center Spectacular and Campus Ruckus, the Campus Life Committee hosts several interactive events throughout the year to maintain school spirit and provide students with the ultimate campus experience.

Committee Page

Love Games

Love Game

February 14, 2012
Center Theater, Student Center
6:00PM

Spend your Valentine’s Day with the Student Activities Board and our version of “The Newlywed Game.” Pairs will compete and answer questions about their significant other, best friend, roommate, etc. The winning couple will receive a prize. Following the game, we will show “The Proposal” starring Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds. The event will take place at 6:00pm in Center Theater. If you want to participate, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Campus Life Events
Love Game - Game Show and Movie February 14, 2012 (6:00 pm)

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The Cinema Committee offers students a chance to see the latest Blockbuster hits before they are released on DVD as part of the "Cheap Seats" movie series. Hosting student film competitions and free sneak-peak movies before they hit theaters, this committee brings the best in cinema to UK’s campus.

Committee Page

FROM-SOLDIER-TO-STUDENT

From Solder to Student

February 15, 2012

7:00PM

Worsham Theater

Join us for a viewing of the documentary film “From Soldier to Student,” a film from director Jake Rademacher which follows him as he tries to understand the experience of his two brothers serving in Iraq and the challenges they face once they return home from war. Following the film, Josh Hoke, president of the UK Veterans’ Association, and Dr. Robert Mock, VP for Student Affairs, will speak about their experiences as military veterans. This event will take place at 7:00pm in Worsham Theater.

Cinema Events
From Soldier to Student February 15, 2012 (7:00 pm) Cheap Seats February 28, 2012 (8:00 pm) Cheap Seats February 29, 2012 (9:00 pm) Cheap Seats March 01, 2012 (9:00 pm)

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J. Cole & Gym Class Heroes

Thursday, April 19, 2012 at 8:00pm

Memorial Coliseum

Tickets are on sale at the Student Center Ticket Office! Students will be able to present up to four additional valid UK student IDs to purchase a total of 5 student tickets during the student-only sale. Student will be able to purchase general public tickets with their student ID beginning Wednesday, February 15, 2012. There is a limit of 4 general public tickets per student ID. The closed sale will conclude on Wednesday, February 22, 2012. Tickets will go on sale for the general public beginning Thursday, February 23, 2012 through Ticketmaster and at the Student Center Ticket Office. See the concert page at uksab.org/springconcert

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Hannah Ellis

February 14, 2012

Blazer Café

Enjoy a little country music with your dinner courtesy of singer Hannah Ellis. Come join us for the first performance of the Spring Concert Series on Tuesday, February 14. The event will take place from 5:00-7:00pm in Blazer Café.

Concerts Events
Spring Concert Series February 14, 2012 (5:00 pm) Spring Concert Series February 23, 2012 (11:30 am) SAB Spring Concert featuring J. Cole & Gym Class Heroes April 19, 2012 (8:00 pm)

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Art exhibits, photography competitions, spoken word poetry, and any other art forms that enrich the campus community are under the spectrum of the Cultural Arts Committee. Past events include presentations by PostSecret author Frank Warren as well as Bravo’s Project Runway winner, Christian Siriano. The Rasdall Gallery, located in the Student Center, has housed several amazing exhibits brought to you by this committee, like The Art of the Brick Lego!

Committee Page

Hounddog Press

February 9, 2012

Rasdall Gallery

University of Kentucky alumni Nick Baute and Robert Ronk prove that Print’s Not Dead with their letterpress shop Hound Dog Press in Louisville, KY. The exhibit “Print’s Not Dead: An Exhibit of Letterpress” will be on display starting February 9 until March 1 in the Rasdall Gallery.

Cultural Arts Events
Print's Not Dead: An Exhibit of Letterpress Work February 13, 2012 (11:00 am) James Baker Hall Writer Series March 01, 2012 (6:00 pm) James Baker Hall Writer Series March 27, 2012 (6:00 pm) “The Highway: a Lost Culture” with Joe Reifer and Troy Paiva March 29, 2012 (11:00 am) “The Highway: a Lost Culture” with Joe Reifer and Troy Paiva March 30, 2012 (11:00 am)

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Religion. Sex. Politics. War. Drugs. Nothing is too taboo for the Engaging Issues Committee. This committee brings best-selling authors, experts, activists, educators and everyday people to open up an unknown world of information.

Committee Page

DAN-SAVAGE

Dan Savage

March 6, 2012

Memorial Hall

In September 2010, in response to the numerous acts of suicides by young people bullied for their sexual orientation, Dan Savage founded the "It Gets Better" Campaign as a way to let young LGBT people know that there is hope, help, and a future despite any hardships. Dan is coming to speak about how the mission of the “It Gets Better” Project is still crucially important even on our own campus. A Q&A session will follow the lecture as well as a book signing. The event will take place at 7:00pm in Memorial Hall. Tickets are available now at the Student Center Ticket Office. This event is free to UK students, faculty, staff and the general public.

Engaging Issues Events
Dan Savage March 06, 2012 (7:00 pm) Farmers MarCat & Sustainability Fair April 16, 2012 (10:00 am)

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Promoting cultural awareness, diversity, and inclusive communities are the ultimate goals of the Multicultural Affairs Committee. Through performances, lectures, and open discussions, this committee helps to unite campus.

Committee Page

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Freedom Riders

February 9, 2012
7:30pm
Small Ballroom

Reverend Alphonso Petway, a member of the Freedom Riders, a courageous group of civil rights activists that traveled to segregated cities across the south to promote integration, will speak about his experiences as a freedom rider during the 1960s. This event is free to all UK faculty, staff and students and the general public. Sponsored by the Student Activities Board and the Mu Epsilon Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Multicultural Affairs Events
My ________ is Beautiful. March 20, 2012 (4:00 pm)

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Comedy, fashion, and TV are just a few of the many topics covered by the Pop Culture Committee. From spotlighting the most hilarious comedians to hosting UK's version of Project Runway in the Project Catwalk competition, this committee works hard to bring the best of pop culture trends to campus.

Committee Page

Seth Meyers

February 20, 2012
8:00PM
Singletary Center for the Arts

Seth Meyers, the head writer and Weekend Update host on NBC's Saturday Night Live, is coming to Lexington to perform a stand-up show. Tickets are available now at the Singletary Center Ticket Office. Student Tickets are $10 with a valid UK Student ID. General Public/Faculty/Staff Tickets are $15. Tickets are going fast so get yours today! This event will take place at 8:00pm at the Singletary Center for the Arts.

Click here to purchase tickets online.

Cultural Arts Events
Print's Not Dead: An Exhibit of Letterpress Work February 13, 2012 (11:00 am) James Baker Hall Writer Series March 01, 2012 (6:00 pm) James Baker Hall Writer Series March 27, 2012 (6:00 pm) “The Highway: a Lost Culture” with Joe Reifer and Troy Paiva March 29, 2012 (11:00 am) “The Highway: a Lost Culture” with Joe Reifer and Troy Paiva March 30, 2012 (11:00 am)

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The Traditions Committee brings to life the annual UK Homecoming Celebration. The week’s events include the banner and float competitions, 5K walk/run, philanthropic events, and the annual Homecoming game with the Mr. and Ms. UK celebration. Packed full of Wildcat pride and UK spirit, the Traditions Committee is also tasked with planning the annual Little Kentucky Derby Festival in the spring.

Committee Page

Be prepared University of Kentucky as 'Cats Set Sail' for Homecoming 2011! Homecoming provides a week-long array of events during October 15-22 that range from Paint the Town Blue to our annual homecoming parade, and reflect the theme created and selected upon by our very own UK students.

To register your student organization to participate in Homecoming 2011, click here. Registration closes September 30th at 4pm.

Traditions Events
There are no upcoming events currently scheduled.

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SAB Blog

Apply TODAY to be on the SAB Board of Directors

The Student Activities Board (SAB) is currently accepting applications for the Board of Directors (BOD) for the 2012-2013 school year. If you are a passionate team player, full of fresh ideas and a desire to transform the college experience for the students here at UK, then SAB is the place for you!

The 17 SAB Directors plan and execute more than 50 events on campus each semester including everything from large concerts like My Morning Jacket and Drake, to large campus events like Campus Ruckus, Midnight Finals Crunch Brunch and Homecoming, to smaller events like Farmer's MarCat, Karaoke Nights and the James Baker Hall Writer Series. If you are creative, passionate, hardworking and want to bring exciting events to campus you are highly encouraged to apply. No prior involvement in the organization is necessary!

The Executive Team positions available are President, Vice President of Promotions, and Vice President of Internal Affairs. The Executive Team helps determine the direction of the organization and oversees its daily operations. These intensive positions are some of the highest leadership positions available to students on campus. Applying for the Executive Team does not require a letter of recommendation, but it is encouraged.

The programming director applications that are available are Campus Life, Cinema, Concerts, Cultural Arts, Engaging Issues, Multicultural Affairs, Pop Culture, Traditions, and SAB in the Halls. Programming directors are in charge of planning and executing university events alongside their committee chairs and members.

SAB is also looking for directors in Information Technology, Public Relations, Market Research and Graphic Design, along with an opening for an Assistant Director of Graphic Design. Each of these skills-based directorships have the potential to provide internship credit and will also allow you to build pieces that can add to a professional portfolio.

If you are interested in applying, applications can be found at http://www.uksab.org/GetInvolved. If you have any questions please email Chris Goodale at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Applications are due NOVEMBER 10 by 4:00pm in the SAB Office - Room 204 in the Student Center.

Posted by Director of Public Relations Nov 03, 2011

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SAB New & Returning Chairs Orientation

The Student Activities Board has recently welcomed 52 fresh new members to the board! This past Friday new and returning committee chairs and SAB in the Hall Representatives gathered in the Office of Student Involvement for an orientation and overview of life on SAB.

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Cheap Seats is BACK!

Are you bummed you missed a recent blockbuster in theaters this summer? Well, you are in luck! SAB's Cheap Seats series will be showing a number of these hit films on the big screen throughout the semester. Cheap Seats is our long running movie series that brings new releases to students for only $1. The series runs most Tuesday and Wednesday nights at 8:00pm in Worsham Theater in the Student Center.

The Cheap Seats schedule for this semester is as follows: