UK Bookstore Will Host Special Holiday Events Dec. 8 and Dec. 10

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec. 3, 2015) — The University of Kentucky Bookstore, located at 334 Lexington Avenue, will host two special events next week in light of the holiday season. 

Tuesday, Dec. 8 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., the UK Bookstore will collect nonperishable food items and toiletries to benefit UK's Big Blue Pantry. All faculty, staff and students who participate by donating two nonperishable food items or two toiletries will receive a free holiday T-shirt from the UK Bookstore.

As part of the promotion on Dec. 8, the UK Bookstore will also offer contributors 25 percent off on all general merchandise and will be giving away prizes every hour. Prizes include gift certificates from the UK Bookstore and UK Dining. 

UK Bookstore General Manager Dave Lang said this is simply one way to give back to the community.

“We are hoping this becomes an annual event. We want to help give back to UK students and this is one way we can participate as a community, and folks can walk away with a free T-shirt for their donation,” Lang said.

Dec. 10 from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. the UK Bookstore will host its annual Faculty and Staff Appreciation Day. All faculty and staff will receive a 20 percent discount on all general merchandise. Holiday music and free coffee and cookies will also be provided.

While shopping, faculty and staff will have the opportunity to sign up for a UK Dining payroll deductible meal plan.

For more information about the UK Bookstore visit its website.

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