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Alumni Association hosting Multicultural Student Thanksgiving Dinner

The UK Alumni Association will present the 16th annual Multicultural Student Thanksgiving Dinner 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22, in the Gatton Student Center Grand Ballroom.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 9, 2022) — Can’t make it home for Thanksgiving? Never experienced a traditional American Thanksgiving? All University of Kentucky students and their families are invited to join the UK Alumni Association for the 16th annual Multicultural Student Thanksgiving Dinner 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22, in the Gatton Student Center Grand Ballroom.

The menu includes roasted turkey and other traditional Thanksgiving foods, including vegetarian and special dietary need options, as well as dessert. Entertainment and door prizes round out the evening. Dinner is free, but space is limited, so students should RSVP by Tuesday, Nov. 15, by clicking here.

The UK Alumni Association is committed to fostering lifelong engagement among alumni, friends, the association and the university. For more information about the UK Alumni Association, visit www.ukalumni.net or call 800-269-2586.

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