UK Biology Annual Alumni Weekend 2026

Thursday, Oct. 1- Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026

Join Alumni, friends, and members of the Department of Biology to celebrate our annual Biology Alumni Weekend featuring the following opportunities below.

*Thursday, Oct. 1 

17th Annual Thomas Hunt Morgan lecturer, Dr. Sarah "Sally" Otto, will provide a scientific lecture titled "Genomic Scope of Adaptive Mutations in the Face of Environmental Challenges" at 2 p.m. in the Thomas Hunt Morgan (THM) building, room 116.
 

Friday, Oct. 2 

Coffee & Career Networking
Meet current undergraduate and graduate students and connect with fellow alumni to share your career experience.
10 a.m.-11 a.m.
Hilary J. Boone Center, room 119/120
308 Columbia Ave., Lexington, KY 40508

Meet Current Biology Faculty
Come learn about the exciting research and innovative teaching going on in our department.
11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
Don and Cathy Jacobs Science Building (JSB), room 361M
305 Huguelet Drive, Lexington, KY 40508

Biology Art Exhibit Opening
4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
THM Building Atrium
Featuring Artist Brandon C. Smith
195 Huguelet Drive, Lexington, KY 40508

Thomas Hunt Morgan Alumni Reception (RSVP here)
Drinks and food with fellow alumni and members of the department at the historic Thomas Hunt Morgan House in downtown Lexington. Check out the fun we had in previous years here.
6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
210 North Broadway, 40507
*Limited parking at the THM House. Additional parking will be available across the street at Broadway Christian Church off West Second Street.* 

Saturday, Oct. 3

Biology Alumni Social
2 p.m to 4 p.m
Base 100/BaseHere
110 West Vine St., Lexington, KY
4th floor
Come meet the Biology Alumni Board and learn about the wonderful things the department is doing and how the board works to support Biology undergraduate and graduate students.

Participate in a complimentary bourbon tasting hosted by Bardstown Distillery and some yummy snacks.

*Parking is available behind the building (disregard the Jeff Ruby parking signs) and on the street.

**The Thomas Hunt Morgan lecture was created in 2009 to honor the research career of Thomas Hunt Morgan, a Lexington native and graduate of the University of Kentucky, and to honor the outstanding scientists whose work reflects the highest achievement in genetics, molecular biology and developmental biology. This lecture gives scientists the opportunity to highlight their work to basic researchers, physician scientists, research faculty, postdoctoral fellows and graduate and undergraduate students.