LGBTQ* Resources, Work-Life to Host Employee Picnic

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Aug. 29, 2016) — The University of Kentucky Office of LGBTQ* Resources and the UK Office of Work-Life will host a LGBTQ* and Friends Employee Picnic beginning 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 1, at The Arboretum (500 Alumni Dr.).

The casual event provides a time for employees to network and learn more about UK Human Resources and the UK Office of LGBTQ* Resources.

“We are excited to co-host this event and plan other activities with the Office of LGBTQ* Resources over the next year. If an employee is new to Lexington or the university, it can be difficult to find community or network outside of your college, department or unit," said Erika Chambers, director of Work-Life. "We hope that events like this help build a sense of community for everyone who attends and connect with colleagues who may be across campus.”

Food will be provided (vegetarian and meat options available) and a jazz band from the UK School of Music will be playing at the event.

Free parking is available at The Arboretum. Attendees may follow signs to the picnic area.

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