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UK x Gen.G Winter Camp

Dec 19–21, 2022

Welcome to the UK & Gen.G Winter Camp, an exceptional 3-day event designed for middle school students passionate about gaming and esports! Taking place from December 19th to 21st at the Cornerstone Building, University of Kentucky, campers will participate in a day camp experience from 10 A.M. to 5 P.M., with early drop-off and late pick-up options available. The cost of the camp is $300, and lunch is included for all three days, with financial assistance available for those in need.

Girls Who Game Celebration

Jan 21, 2023

Join us for Girls Who Game, a dynamic and empowering event that combines gaming, STEM learning, and leadership development for girls in grades 4-8. In partnership with Dell Technologies, Intel, and Microsoft, Girls Who Game provides an engaging and supportive environment for young female students to explore STEM careers and develop essential skills through gaming.

Two 4Paws service dogs in front of a green screen.

Pawentines

Feb 14, 2023, 6:00 – 8:00 PM

Join us at the UK Esports Lounge for "Pawentines," a heartwarming Valentine's Day event in partnership with UK 4Paws for Ability. Bring your furry friends and fellow 4Paws supporters to our state-of-the-art gaming lounge, where we've set up a special green screen photo area just for you and your pawsome pals.

Esports Governor's Cup

Apr 14–16, 2023

Get ready to witness an exciting display of talent as University of Kentucky and University of Louisville's Esports teams face off in The Esports Governor's Cup. This three-day event will showcase a variety of games, including Valorant, Overwatch, Rocket League, and Super Smash Brothers. The competition will be fierce, and you won't want to miss any of the show matches played between games.

Game with the Women in Gaming Club

Mar 29, 2023, 5:00 – 7:00 PM

Come join us March 29th at the Tates Creek Public Library for a night of games and fun with the Women in Gaming Club! The fun begins at 5pm, and all are welcome! Join the Women in Gaming Discord! ==> https://discord.gg/uXngEZ3eSG

Bluegrass Boost Battle

Mar 25, 2023, 9:00 AM – Mar 26, 2023, 6:00 PM

Sponsored by HyperX and Gen.G, UK's Esports program brings you Bluegrass Boost Battle, our biannual Rocket League Tournament. Join us at the UKFCU Esports Lounge, or at twitch.tv/ukyesports on March 25th and March 26th to see the top 16 University Rocket League teams from our open qualifiers compete for their share of the $1,200 Prize Pool!

Campus Takeover

Feb 18, 2023, 9:00 AM – Feb 19, 2023, 8:00 PM

Global esports organization Gen.G and the University of Kentucky are announcing the latest iteration of their partnership Gen.G Campus Takeover at UK, a regional conference. The two-day festival will bring together students and administrators in the area, solidifying UK's status as one of the premier esports universities and destinations in the region.

UK, FCPS to celebrate Girls Who Game partnership

Jan 18, 2023

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 18, 2022) — Fayette County Public Schools (FCPS) students who participate in Girls Who Game, will celebrate a recently launched program in partnership with the University of Kentucky this Saturday, Jan. 21. The STEM-focused, learner-driven program, Girls Who Game, was created by Dell Technologies, Intel and Microsoft to engage female students by providing opportunities to develop STEM and leadership skills while gaming.

UK Social Work launching Oculus VR support group for foster teens

By Jill Harding and Lindsey Piercy Nov 7, 2022

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 7, 2022) — Building on the success of Adoption Support for Kentucky (ASK), the College of Social Work (CoSW) at the University of Kentucky is expanding its virtual reality (VR) program to support teens in foster care.

Noche De Juegos

Oct 11, 2022, 5:30 – 7:00 PM

The UKFCU Esports Lounge is partnering with the Latino Student Union to promote Hispanic Heritage Month with a Noche De Juegos (Game night) event on Tuesday, October 11 at The Cornerstone. This event aims to promote Hispanic Heritage Month and the Latino Student Union (LSU) at the University of Kentucky. At the event, we will also highlight the history of LSU and the programming they’ve done for Latinx students. We will also form small groups to talk about their experience with video games and the impact gaming has on Hispanic households.

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