Apply Now to Join the 2016 K Crew

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 12, 2016)  When students arrive at the University of Kentucky, they will interact with hundreds of people. Out of the hundreds of interactions, the most memorable conversations will likely be with someone who helped make the student's transition to life at UK as smooth and efficient as possible.

“Every year, hundreds of student leaders on the K Crew lead new students on UK's campus, welcoming them into the Big Blue Nation. We are going to give next year's incoming class the best K Week ever, filled with great memories, new friendships and a sense of excitement about being a Wildcat,” said Director of New Student and Family Programs Lauren Goodpaster.

It takes quite a few UK upperclass student leaders — more than 300 to be exact  to manage the annual welcoming programs for freshmen and transfer students known as K Week. The student leaders call themselves the K Crew, and applications are now available to join their ranks for fall 2016.

“K Crew is a unique opportunity to lead a group of new students as well as refine and shape your own leadership skills,” said Pete Comparoni, K Week student coordinator.

The Office of New Student and Family Programs is currently accepting applications for next year’s K Crew. Apply to join K Crew on OrgSync by 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17. If you have any questions, email KWeek@lsv.uky.edu or call 859-257-6597. 

MEDIA CONTACT: Blair Hoover, 859-257-6398; blair.hoover@uky.edu