Schedule of Events

This schedule is subject to change, with additional items to come. Questions? Contact Natasa Mongiardo ‘96, director of alumni engagement, at alumni@transy.edu or (859) 233-8213.

Thursday, April 24

  • A Note about Keeneland—we were not granted our request for group dining tickets. Alumni are encouraged to reserve their own tickets when they go on sale on February 18 at 9 a.m. ET..
  • 6:30 p.m. — Alumni TOPs (Transy’s Outstanding Pioneers) Panel – Carrick Theater, Mitchell Fine Arts Center

Friday, April 25

  • 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Transy Bookstore Open — William T. Young Campus Center
  • 9 a.m. & 1 p.m. — Back to Class — various Transy classrooms
  • 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Registration — Room 118, William T. Young Campus Center
    Pick up your pre-ordered Transy T-Shirt, name tags, etc. Parking in campus lots off 4th Street or Graham Cottage.
  • 11 a.m. — Tour of Special Collections — Transy Library (limited to 15)
  • TBA — Tours of local attractions (i.e. horse farms, distilleries)
  • 5:30 p.m. — Class of 1975 50th Reunion — Epping’s on Eastside, 264 Walton Avenue
  • 6 – 8 p.m. — Class Reunion Celebrations (1990, 2000 and 2010-2020) — Various Locations TBD
  • 8 – 10 p.m. — 250Lex Party — West Sixth Brewing, 501 West Sixth Street
    Have you heard? Lexington turns 250 years old this year; that’s just 5 years older than Transy. Let’s celebrate!

Saturday, April 26

  • 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Registration — Room 118, William T. Young Campus Center
  • 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Transy Bookstore Open — William T. Young Campus Center
  • 10 a.m. – 11:15 p.m. — Alumni Celebration Convocation — Carrick Theater, Mitchell Fine Arts Center
  • 11:30 a.m. — Campus Tour I — Depart from Alumni Plaza
  • 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Transy Family Lunch — The Great Hall, William T. Young Campus Center
  • 12-1:30 p.m. — Dugi Fest: Alumni Celebration of Don Dugi’s 50 Years at Transy — Living Arts and Science Center, 362 N. Martin Luther King Blvd
  • 1:30 p.m. — Campus Tour II — Depart from the Campus Center
  • 2 – 3 p.m. — Greek Open House — Chapter Rooms, Bassett Hall Basement 
    (Sigma Kappas meet in 1st Floor Lobby)
  • 4 – 5:30 p.m. — Robert Barr Society Gathering (Classes 1974 and prior) — TBA
  • 6:30 – 10 p.m. — Transy Through the Decades Dinner & Dancing — Old Morrison Lawn
    Enjoy a Taste of Kentucky Dinner with music and dancing under a large tent with lights and sides. Cost TBA.

Sunday, April 27

  • 9:30 a.m. — Robert Barr Society Breakfast — Pioneer Rooms, William T. Young Campus Center
    The Class of 1975 will be inducted into the Barr Society. Members of the classes 1974 and prior are encouraged to attend. (no charge for 1975; $15 for others)
  • 11 a.m. — Chapel Service — Old Morrison Chapel
  • TBA — Tours of local attractions (i.e. horse farms, distilleries)

Explore on Your Own

  • Transy athletic events, TBA
  • Lexington Art Walk Tour — Starts at 21C Museum Hotel and ends at Artist’s Attic
  • Lexington Scavenger Hunt — Solving riddles, finding clues, and completing challenges, your smartphone will lead you across the city’s best landmarks.
  • African American Heritage Trail — self-guided walking tour of more than 35 stops highlights the rich history of African Americans in Lexington and their contributions to the city. You will learn about Lexington’s history of slavery, segregation, the Black Freedom Struggle, and the many achievements of Black Lexingtonians. 
  • Mural Challenge — self-guided tour; explore street art and win prizes!
  • Pride Of Place — self-guided walking tour of Lexington’s LGBTQ sites.

Get more information on other walking tours in Lexington.