Memorial Coliseum

Memorial Coliseum

    Home of the athletic department, holding a 10,000 seat arena which houses the women's basketball, volleyball and gymnastics teams, Memorial Coliseum is a historic part of campus that just adds on to the rich history of the University. Memorial Hall was originally built to honor to the Kentucky natives that have died in WWI, WWII, the Vietnam, and the Korean War. The building originally hosted the men's basketball team, holding the NCAA men's basketball tournament ten times in the past between the time of 1950-1976. In 1976 the Rupp Arena was built, which is located behind Memorial Coliseum to expand space due to the massive success of the men's basketball team, a place we have all know and love.
     After $4 million dollars in renovations, Memorial Coliseum has brought a state of the art training facility to train our athletes to their full potential. Originally, the Coliseum held 11,500 seats, but was forced to be reduced down due to the renovations made, which now results back down to 10,000 seats. However, these luxurious additions included a players lounge, a team meeting center, and even a new athletic administration office. These additions have not only helped improve the Coliseum, but the University of Kentucky as a whole to make it a sight to see to people from all over the world.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Student Center at The University of Kentucky

Student Center at the University of Kentucky

      Here, at the University of Kentucky Student Center convenience is at everyone's finger tips. The center offers endless fun events and everyday activities constantly available to students with all different interests. "The Cat's Den" is packed with all different types of gaming systems, table tennis, billiards, flat screen TVs, and even free popcorn. If those aren't your forte, the den also offers free events throughout the year, there is always something for everyone at the den. To find out more about the Cats Den check out: http://dib.uky.edu/studentcenter/catsden
          If you're a movie goer, but like most college students, is stuck on a budget, the center offers free movie Thursdays and Fridays, check out the link below to find all about the upcoming movies at the "Late Night Film Series". For more information: http://www.uky.edu/studentcenter/lnfs
          Passing by the student center on the way to class or wanting to catch up with a friend for some lunch? The center is a hot spot for some of the best food on campus including, Chik-Fil-A, Subway, Starbucks, Panda express, Greens-to-go, and Sbarro. There is something for everyone's taste buds here at the student center! Information on dining can be found at: http://dib.uky.edu/studentcenter/dining
          Yes, the student center does seem like all fun and games, but there are some great resources available for students. Especially for the students looking to get involved, the student center is home to the "Student Involvement Center". Here, there are endless different clubs and organizations to get involved with other UK students, that are not only a fun time but is a great way to make life long connections. Getting involved here at UK helps you maintain great values such as character, service, selflessness, and a sense of being a community. To find out more ways to get involved check out: http://getinvolved.uky.edu/
         Here at the University of Kentucky they truly give all students the opportunity to succeed and have an exciting memorable time. The student center continues to expand to make it just that much better, at this point, with all that is there we are left wondering what could possibly be next?