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Barrels & Kegs: Tasting + Silent Auction 2026

Fri, Feb 6, 2026

Mark your calendar and make plans to join the UK College of Dentistry Alumni Association for the 15th Annual Barrels & Kegs Tasting and Silent Auction. Sample bourbon, local craft beer, and enjoy delicious hors d'oeuvres. Silent auction tables will be open between 7:00-9:00 p.m. Please plan to be present to claim any items. This event is 21 and up.Purchase Tickets Below: $50/person or $90/couple | Student/Faculty/Staff Rate Tickets ($20/person)Online Registration Deadline: February 1, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.Questions & Assistance: Ryan Vicini 859-323-6676 |  rlvici2@uky.edu  Hotel Room InformationSome rooms are available at the Hilton for February 7, 2026 at a cost of $139/night. Guests can make their own reservation by calling 1-877-539-1648 or 1-859-231-9000 by January 7, 2026, or book online here. Ask for the "UKCD Block" when making reservations. All reservations must be guaranteed with a major credit card. BOOK NOW Sponsorship Opportunities Available Silver Level: PepperPointe Partnerships Bronze Level: Roberts Insurance & Investments and Lexington Oral Surgery Refund PolicyA full refund, minus a $5 processing fee, will be issued for all cancellations received by January 23, 2026. Refunds cannot be given for cancellations on or after January 24, 2026. Please note that a request must be received via email to rlvici2@uky.edu before a refund may be processed. Tax-Deductions & Event ProceedsThe fair market value of goods and services provided has been valued at $30. Thus $20 per person, or $30 per couple, may be deductible as a charitable contribution. Proceeds and gifts to the UK College of Dentistry Alumni Association Barrels & Kegs and Silent Auction will support student scholarships, student and alumni programs and special events.

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UKCD Alumni Association Golf Tournament

Sat, Aug 15, 2026

The College of Dentistry Alumni Association will host its annual golf tournament on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at the University Club of Kentucky Big Blue Course, located at 4850 Leestown Road, Lexington. Over the years, the tournament has allowed the College of Dentistry Alumni Association to provide scholarships and programs for students and alumni. Alumni, faculty, residents, students, staff, guests, and friends of the college are welcome to play! Players may sign up individually or in four-person teams. A formal handicap is not required and golfers of all abilities are encouraged to participate – all are welcome and will have fun!Golf will be held rain or shine.Tournament Package18 Holes of Golf and CartUse of practice rangeBeverage CartAwards and PrizesPre-Tournament BreakfastUKCD Gift​See payment Terms, Conditions and Privacy information here.Online registration will open on July 1.Online registration will close on August 9 at 11:59 p.m. Schedule 7:30 a.m.: Registration/Breakfast8:15 a.m.: All golfers report to carts for tournament briefing8:30 a.m.: Shotgun Start1 p.m.: Awards/ReceptionDress CodeAll guests must wear appropriate golf attire. This includes collared shirts, and excludes such items as cut-offs, tank tops, t-shirts, gym shorts, and jeans. We appreciate your compliance with these standards.Sponsorship Opportunities19th Hole Awards Luncheon: Beverage Cart Sponsor: Hole Sponsors: Breakfast Sponsors:Prize Hole Sponsors: 

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2026 Fall Symposium and Alumni Weekend

Fri, Oct 9, 2026

Join us for the UK College of Dentistry’s Annual Fall Symposium & Alumni Weekend, Friday, October 9 - Saturday, October 9, 2025. Don’t miss a fun weekend of reminiscing with fellow alumni, former and current faculty, staff, students, and friends. All College of Dentistry alumni are welcome, especially the Reunion Classes of 1966, 1971, 1976, 1981, 1986, 1991, 1996, 2001, 2006, 2011, 2016, and 2021. Hotel Information UKCD will have a block of rooms at a group rate for October 8-10 at the Hilton Lexington/Downtown, located at 369 W. Vine Street, Lexington.  Make hotel reservations ONLINE or by calling 859-231-9000 or toll free 1-877-539-1648 (and ask for the UK Dentistry block). Rate TBA in the summer. Football Ticket Information (UK vs. LSU)UKCD will have a block of lower-level mobile* tickets available for purchase on a first come, first served basis through our registration below.  Tickets are $160 each and will be issued to you digitally. Please make sure you use the email address you want your tickets sent to when registering. Tickets available in Fall 2026. *UK Athletics is excited to announce mobile ticketing for all UK Athletics home events! You’ll be able to avoid will call lines, waiting for tickets to arrive in the mail, enjoy quick and contactless entry into venues and easily access and transfer tickets to friends or family all from your mobile device!  For more details, see https://ukathletics.com/mobile-ticketing-central.  

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Elizabeth Oakes

elizabeth.oakes@uky.edu

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Marwa Ragaey Abdlehakam Mahmoud

Visiting Scholar

mra258@uky.edu

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Emma Forsthoefel

STEPS Dental Therapist Sr.

emma.forsthoefel@uky.edu

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Quiana Smith

STEPS Dental Assistant

quiana.smith@uky.edu

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Maggie Grubb-Luoma

Finance Director

mgluom2@uky.edu

Dr. Emily Blevins

Emily Blevins

Assistant Professor, Division Chief of Adult Dentistry

erbaus2@uky.edu

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Nancy Place

Dental Hygienist

nancy.place@uky.edu

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Katlyn Lawson

Patient Services Coordinator

katlyn.lawson@uky.edu