Schedule of Events

Register today! Questions? Email Natasa Mongiardo ‘96, director of alumni relations, at alumni@transy.edu or call 859-233-8275.

Friday, April 26

9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Transy Bookstore Open — William T. Young Campus Center

9 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Back to Class — various Transy classrooms

It’s May Term at Transy and several professors are opening their classes to alumni visitors.

Here is the list of classes that will be open for visitors:

9-11 a.m.

• Chemistry in Society with Eva Csuhai (Limit 4), Brown Science Center, Room 218
• Measuring the Universe with Jamie Day (Limit 5), Brown Science Center, Room 120
• The Art of Storytelling with Tosha Fowler (Limit 25), Mitchel Fine Arts Center, Coleman Recital Hall
• Fido on the Couch with Ellen Furlong ’03 (Limit 2), Mitchell Fine Arts Center, the old Rafskeller
• Intro to Chinese Culture with Qian Gao (Limit 3), Carpenter Academic Center (formerly Haupt), Room 005
• Soc Justice & Pop Culture with Iva Katzarska-Miller (Limit 5), Carpenter Academic Center (formerly Haupt), Room 102
• Corporate Taxation with Melissa Mattox ’07 (Limit 9), Cowgill Center, Room 202
• Game Design with Kenny Moorman ’90 (Limit 6), Brown Science Center, Room 106

1-3 p.m.

• Science of Fermentation with Paul Duffin, Kyle Schnitzenbaumer (Limit 10), Brown Science Center, Room 218
• “Doing Gender” in Marriage with Melissa Fortner ’96 (Limit 4), Carpenter Academic Center (formerly Haupt), Room 110
• Cavell and Film Theory with Peter Fosl (Limit 4), Carpenter Academic Center (formerly Haupt), Room 207
• Ornithology with Bex Fox (Limit 2), Brown Science Center, Room 310
• Special Topic in Chemistry: Drugs with Bob Rosenberg (Limit 8), Brown Science Center, Room 120
• The Holocaust with Ken Slepyan (Limit 5), Carpenter Academic Center (formerly Haupt), Room 002
• Imperialism, Incest, Insanity with Prya Ananth, Matthew Bauman (Limit 5), Carpenter Academic Center (formerly Haupt), Room 310

10 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Registration — Room 118, William T. Young Campus Center

Pick up your pre-ordered Transy T-Shirt, name tags, etc., and while you’re there write a “welcome note” to an incoming Transy student in the Class of 2028! Parking in campus lots off 4th Street or Graham Cottage.

10 a.m. — Tour of Special Collections — Transy Library (limited to 15)

10 a.m. — The Spendthrift Farm Shuttle Experience — Spendthrift Farm, 844 Iron Works Pike.

This will be a unique behind the scenes experience at a world-class Thoroughbred operation. The reservation deadline for this tour has passed, but tickets my still be available directly from the farm.

11:30 a.m. — Alumni Day at the Races — Keeneland Race Course

Grandstand Reserved Seating tickets will be available for $25. Gates open at 11:30 p.m. Race post time at 1:05 p.m. Casual attire. Concessions available for purchase. If purchasing tickets via the Alumni Weekend registration form, please note that preferred parking passes are available. View the parking map.

3:30 p.m. — Tour of James E. Pepper Distillery — 1228 Manchester Street

Enjoy a guided tour and learn the story behind this historic distillery in downtown Lexington. Tickets are $20 /$10 for veterans and include a guided tour of the working distillery, four samples, a souvenir tasting glass, a bourbon chocolate and time in the museum. Neat pours and signature Old Fashioned available for purchase at the tasting bar. (Tour limited to 12 participants; no children under the age of 14.)

4 – 5:30 p.m. — Coffeehouse with Faculty Authors — Transy Library

Visit with professors Gregg Bocketti, Mike Cairo, Qian Gao, Maurice Manning and Jeremy Paden. Their recent books will be on display.

5:30 – 8 p.m. — Class of 1989 Gathering — Home of Beth Case ‘89

6 p.m. — Class of 1969 Informal Dinner — Columbia’s, 201 N Limestone

6 p.m. — Class of 1974 Informal Gathering — The Bodley-Bullock House, 200 Market Street

6 p.m. — Class of 1979 Informal Gathering — West Sixth Brewing, 501 West Sixth Street

6 p.m. — Class of 1984 Informal Gathering — West Sixth Brewing, 501 West Sixth Street

6 – 7:30 p.m.— Young Alumni Happy Hour — Transy Library

8 – 10 p.m. — In My Transy Era Party — West Sixth Brewing, 501 West Sixth Street

Kick off the weekend’s festivities at this informal party with great company at the popular downtown brewery. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres. Cash bar for beer, wine and bourbon. Dress in your Transy era attire!

Saturday, April 27

9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Registration — Room 118, William T. Young Campus Center
Pick up your pre-ordered Transy T-Shirt, name tags, etc., and while you’re there write a “welcome note” to an incoming Transy student in the Class of 2028! Parking in campus lots off 4th Street or Graham Cottage

9-10 a.m. — Class of 1979 Breakfast — William T. Young Campus Center (Hearth Room)

9:30 a.m. — Campus Tour I — Depart from the Campus Center

9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Transy Bookstore Open — William T. Young Campus Center

10 a.m. – Black Alumni Society Brunch — Graham Cottage, 469 N. Broadway
Reconnect with old friends and make new ones, and help us welcome current seniors to the Transylvania Black Alumni Society. For more information or to RSVP, email Krissalyn Love, director of diversity, equity and inclusion.

11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Alumni Celebration Convocation — Carrick Theater, Mitchell Fine Arts Center

Come hear from President Brien Lewis, and celebrate several alumni for their professional achievements and service to Transylvania and their communities. Outstanding Young Alumni Award is Brittany Horsley Lauder ’14. Those recognized for distinguished achievement are Danielle Tharp Clore ’94, Elizabeth “Lisbon” Davis Hardy ’79, Amit B. Patel ’99, Mary Rankin ’74 and Erwin Roberts ’94. And this year’s Distinguished Service Awards go to Liz Phearson Fulkerson ’84, Ashley Willoughby King ’09, Dexter Meyer III ’69, Larry W. Moore ’74 and Shannan Stamper ’94. Jan Allinder Anestis ’67 is receiving the Morrison Medallion which will be presented to her at the Fall Reunion of the Robert Barr Society, September 25-26, 2024.

12:30 – 2 p.m. Lunch and Connect — The Great Hall, William T. Young Campus Center

Reconnect with Transy friends over your shared Transy interests (more info to come).

Don Lane, faculty emeritus and legendary Transy basketball coach; Georgia Green Stamper ‘67, Bill McCann ‘79 and Kaitlyn Hill ‘16 will sign copies of their new books outside the dining hall at this time.

Cost: $15 per person.

1:30 p.m. — Campus Tour II — Depart from the Campus Center

2 – 3 p.m. — Greek Open House — Chapter Rooms, Bassett Hall Basement  
(Sigma Kappas meet in 1st Floor Lobby)

3 – 4 p.m. — 100 Doors Mentors Reception — William T. Young Campus Center (Hearth Room)

3:30 – 5:30 p.m. — Class of 1969 Gathering — Home of Jo Ellen Hayden ‘69

4 – 6 p.m. — Celebrate Reunions & Get In the Picture — Pioneer Rooms, Williams T. Young Campus Center

Visit with fellow alumni, some of your favorite professors and President and Mrs. Lewis while enjoying complimentary hors d’oeuvres. Special celebration of longtime faculty members. Dr. Ben Hawkins and Dr. Veronica Dean-Thacker, who are retiring in May. Five-year reunion classes will have group photos taken.

Schedule:

• 4:10 p.m. – Barr Society (1973 and before);
• 4:30 p.m. – 1974
• 4:40 p.m. – 1979
• 4:50 p.m. – 1984
• 5 p.m. – 1989
• 5:10 p.m. – 1994
• 5:20 p.m. – 1999
• 5:30 p.m. – 2004
• 5:40 p.m. – 2009
• 5:50 p.m. – 2014
• 6:30 p.m. – 2019 — Photos will be taken at the class reunion venue.

Sunday, April 28

9:30 a.m. — Robert Barr Society Breakfast — Pioneer Rooms, William T. Young Campus Center

The Class of 1974 will be inducted into the Barr Society. Members of the classes 1973 and prior are encouraged to attend. (no charge for 1974; $15 for others)

11 a.m. — Chapel Service — Old Morrison Chapel, with Rev. Rob Shrader ’98.

11 a.m. — Three Chimneys Farm Tour — 1981 Old Frankfort Pike, Versailles. The reservation deadline for this tour has passed, but tickets my still be available directly from the farm.

1:30 p.m. — Kentucky Equine Adoption and Training Center Tour — 1713 Catnip Hill Road, Nicholasville. 

Get up close and personal with the residents of Kentucky’s only all-breed equine rescue. The reservation deadline for this tour has passed, but tickets my still be available directly from the farm.

2 p.m. — Tour of James E. Pepper Distillery — 1228 Manchester Street

Enjoy a guided tour and learn the story behind this historic distillery in downtown Lexington. Tickets are $20 /$10 for veterans and include a guided tour of the working distillery, four samples, a souvenir tasting glass, a bourbon chocolate and time in the museum. Neat pours and signature Old Fashioned available for purchase at the tasting bar. (Tour limited to 6 participants; no children under the age of 14.)

EXPLORE ON YOUR OWN

• Transy Baseball vs. Franklin College — Saturday, April 27 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., Lexington Legends Field, 207 Legends Lane
• Transy Women’s Lacrosse vs. Anderson University — Saturday, April 27 at 1 p.m., Pat Deacon Stadium, 4th Street Athletic Complex, 555 W. 4th Street
• Transy Softball vs. Defiance College — Saturday, April 27 at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., John and Donna Hall Field, 304 N. Upper Street
• Transy Softball vs. Wilmington College — Sunday, April 28 at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., John and Donna Hall Field, 304 N. Upper Street
• Lexington Art Walk Tour — Starts at 21C Museum Hotel and ends at Artist’s Attic
• Lexington Scavenger Hunt — Solving riddles, finding clues, and completing challenges, your smartphone will lead you across the city’s best landmarks.
• African American Heritage Trail — self-guided walking tour of more than 35 stops highlights the rich history of African Americans in Lexington and their contributions to the city. You will learn about Lexington’s history of slavery, segregation, the Black Freedom Struggle, and the many achievements of Black Lexingtonians. 
• Mural Challenge — self-guided tour; explore street art and win prizes!
• Pride Of Place — self-guided walking tour of Lexington’s LGBTQ sites. Download a printer-friendly PDF.
  Get more information on other walking tours in Lexington.