SAB provides action packed semester for students

Freshman Japanese major Katia Ramirez decorating a halloween mason jar at the Pinterest Party presented by SAB at the Rasdall Gallery on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2013, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Kalyn Bradford | Staff File Photo

Sarah Ladd

The UK Student Activities Board has released its fall schedule of events and asks all students to join in the fun.

Dart Art will be held Aug. 24 from 5-8 p.m. at The 90 Front Lawn. Dart Art is a chance for students to explore their creative side by bringing colors to life in their very own masterpiece. What better way to loosen up before the long hours of studying set in?

BinGlow will be Aug. 31 from 8:30-10 p.m. This is a fun twist on the traditional and well-loved bingo. There will be glow sticks and black lights.

Casino Night is Sept. 8 from 8-11 p.m. at the Boone Center. Students will enjoy a night of fun, risk free casino games. Upon arrival, students will receive chips. They will participate in games and be entered for raffles. There will be prizes, varying in value, for raffle winners.

Hawaiian Festival is Sept. 14 from 6-8 p.m. UK enjoys educating its students in other cultures. In the past, the festival has featured Cuban, and most recently, Native American culture. This is a great opportunity to explore a different culture. Students will enjoy traditional entertainment, dances, food, arts and crafts.

Broadway Trip allows students a chance to see Wicked. It will be held Sept. 17. Ticket sales will begin Aug. 25 and will be $25. Students can pick up tickets in the Bowman’s Den ticket office.

Pinterest Parties will be Sept. 26 from 6-9 p.m. in the hub at the William T. Young Library. Materials are provided to students and they are encouraged to try their luck at a Pinterest craft.

Homecoming Activities will be in Memorial Hall on Oct. 3 from 7-9 p.m. There will be a student body talent show. The homecoming week will also feature the Street Fair. This will include games, blowups, free food and t-shirts. The Street Fair is Oct. 5 from 5-9 p.m. at the Bowman’s Den walkway.

Cross Cultural Crafting allows students to again explore another culture through the art of making jewelry. On Oct. 12 from 6-8 p.m. in Holmes Hall, students will choose different beads associated with a particular culture and make a piece of jewelry.

“The UK Student Activities Board works really hard to make sure we have a lot of educational and fun events for our students,” Kristen Smith, SAB director of public relations, said. “I really encourage students to take advantage of these events. It is a chance for students to add so much to their college experience. It is our goal that every student, after walking away from our events, will have learned something and gained a new experience. These are great chances to learn outside of the classroom.”