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Ugly Produce Market

Nov 4, 2026, 1:00 – 2:00 PM
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Ugly Produce Market

Oct 28, 2026, 1:00 – 2:00 PM
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Ugly Produce Market

Oct 21, 2026, 1:00 – 2:00 PM
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Ugly Produce Market

Sep 30, 2026, 1:00 – 2:00 PM
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Student-led effort brings nearly $300K in energy rebates to UK Henry Walke’s internship work also spans solar energy tracking and lab efficiency initiatives

Jennifer T. Allen
 Jun 15, 2026
Behind the Scenes, Student-Focused

The University of Kentucky earned nearly $300,000 through a Kentucky Utilities (KU) Energy Rebate Program — an achievement that highlights the university’s ongoing commitment to efficient operations. The effort, led by Henry Walke, an environmental and sustainability studies and economics senior and lab sustainability intern in Utilities and Energy Management (UEM), focused on documentation and verification of maintenance on critical cooling infrastructure across campus.  

Thrift Shop Pop Up sets new donation record in 8th annual event

Jennifer Allen
 May 7, 2026
Action/Engagement, Student-Focused

The University of Kentucky’s eighth annual Thrift Shop Pop Up marked one of its most successful years yet, with a record-setting 1,893 pounds of items donated and more than 330 students stopping by to “shop” for free clothing, shoes and accessories.

Plant Forward Picnic

Apr 22, 2026, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Celebration, Student-Focused

In honor of Earth Day, soak up the sunshine with UK Dining at our annual Plant Forward Picnic on April 22nd at Fresh Food Co! Enjoy a delicious plant-forward bento box lunch, a build-your-own bouquet bar, and an outdoor picnic on The 90 Lawn (weather permitting). Highlights include: Plant Forward Bento Box Lunch Build Your Own Bouquet Bar Enjoy your lunch at our recycled picnic tables on the 90 Lawn This event is open to all and costs just one meal swipe into the dining hall. Don’t have a meal plan? The door-rate is $13.55!

Sustainability Symposium

Apr 22, 2026, 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Student-Focused

This annual spring sustainability symposium recognizes the work of the students in the Sustainability Internship Program. Programming will be as follows:

Tapas and Topics: Sustainability & Environmental Citizenship

Apr 9, 2026, 4:00 – 5:30 PM
Action/Engagement, Learning, Student-Focused

Small plates, big conversations. This month’s Tapas & Topics invites you to explore sustainability and environmental citizenship... what it means, why it matters, and how we can all take action. Join us for this edition as we reflect together, share perspectives, and think about how we can contribute to a more sustainable future.

Make an impact during Earth Month at UK

Adreonna Rainey
 Apr 2, 2026
Action/Engagement, Student-Focused

Thrift Pop-up Shop Apr 1, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:30 PMGatton Student Center, Ballroom A Come on out to UK Recycling’s 8th annual Thrift Shop Pop-Up in partnership with Student Organizations and Activities and Wildcat Wardrobe. UK students will be able to replenish their wardrobes for free while also reusing clothing items that might’ve otherwise ended up in the landfill. Clothing, ties, purses, hats, and belts will all be available.  

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