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'see blue.' Lights on This Evening in Honor of Gatton Donation

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LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 4, 2014) — The "see blue." lights on top of several residence halls and across campus will be shining brightly again this evening.

The reason: UK Thursday announced the largest donation in its nearly 150-year history — a $20 million contribution by alum and Trustee Bill Gatton toward the $175 million construction and expansion of a 330,000 square-foot Student Center.

The announcement was made during a news conference in the Frank H. Harris Grand Ballroom of the Student Center this morning.

Gatton has contributed more than $40 million to UK in total, including for the naming of the Gatton College of Business and Economics.

The blue lights will be on tonight on Cental Hall 1 and 2, Haggin and Woodland Glen 1. The lights are turned on for special occasions, from athletics victories to academic achievements.