Homecoming 2023
Homecoming is October 8-15 and SWAA couldn’t be more excited!
Save-the-date and plan your trip to campus today.
If you can’t make it to Lexington – no worries, we’ll be offering opportunities to celebrate virtually, too!
See the schedule below for all of the events SWAA will participate in, including offerings we’ll be hosting just for the College of Social Work!
Homecoming 2023
Homecoming is October 8-15 and we couldn’t be more excited!
Save-the-date and plan your trip to campus today. If you can’t make it to Lexington – no worries, we’ll be offering opportunities to celebrate virtually, too!
See our schedule below for all of the offerings we’ll be hosting just for CoSW alumni and students, including a pop-up shop, a trivia tournament, and more!
Register for which homecoming events you would like to attend at the form and links below!
Schedule of Events
CoSW 85th Anniversary Digital Time Capsule
Upload your pictures, memories, and digital memorabilia to help us celebrate the 85th Anniversary of the College of Social Work. This digital time capsule will be opened during the 100th Anniversary of the College of Social Work in 2038.
Homecoming Pop-Up Shop
Purchase new CoSW Gear to show your COSW school spirit! The pop-up shop will be open for 2 weeks and you can have your items shipped to wherever you are located.
Link to the shop will arrive on October 9th! Keep an eye out for our email blast.
Swag Cab (with the UK Alumni Association)
Catch the Swag Cab with Dean Miller on October 9th from 11:30am – 12:30pm on campus during 2023 Homecoming Week! We’ll be cruising through campus to provide lucky students with a ride to class and a chance to win prizes if they can correctly answer trivia questions – Cash Cab style! Flag us down for your chance to win!
Virtual Happy Hour (with the UK Alumni Association)
Spend a few minutes relaxing and socializing with fellow alumni without leaving the comfort of your home during our virtual game night!
Block Party & Pep Rally (with the UK Alumni Association)
Join us at the new Alumni Commons on campus for a good old fashioned block party to get you excited for Homecoming 2023! We’ll have food, music, games and a pep rally featuring the UK cheerleaders and band. The entire UK and Lexington community is welcome at this family-friendly event.
Classes without Quizzes
Online - Zoom
Join us for Dr. Kalea Benner’s “Introduction to Social Work and Diverse Populations” Course and take a step back in time to your college days with fellow UK alumni and friends by joining us for a classroom style lecture. Don’t worry — there won’t be a quiz at the end!
Golden Wildcat Society Induction Dinner & Pinning Ceremony (with the UK Alumni Association)
Enjoy a delicious dinner and recognition at one of the iconic locations on campus. Members of the Class of 1973 will receive their pins and be inducted into the Golden Wildcat Society.
*Note: Attire is business.
SWAA Virtual Trivia Tournament
Join us for a virtual trivia tournament where you and your classmates can win prizes for showing off your UK and CoSW knowledge! Register below, and we’ll send you details on how to get started.
Tailgate Tent Party (with the UK Alumni Association)
Online
Get ready to cheer at our Tailgate Tent Party before the Wildcats take on the Missouri Tigers. Enjoy tailgate food along with exciting games, entertainment, giveaways and performances by the UK Cheerleaders and Pep Band!
The CoSW is offering a 50% discount to the first 50 registrants for the in-person tailgate:
Use code SWAAHOMECOMING2023 for the discount!
UK vs. Missouri Football Game
The College of Social Work will provide 20 complimentary tickets for alumni and one (1) guest on a first to request, first served basis.
Homecoming Registration
Registration for Homecoming activities has officially closed. If you have questions, please contact Anna Chalfant at anna.chalfant@uky.edu
Event Links
Below are further links for events that you can submit your information or register for.
UK Alumni Association Homecoming Registration
CoSW 85th Anniversary Time Capsule
The Pop Up Shop
Virtual Happy Hour
Golden Wildcat Society Induction Dinner & Pinning Ceremony
UK Alumni Association Tailgate Tent Party
Questions? Contact Anna Chalfant at anna.chalfant@uky.edu