Photo: Mark Cornelison

Founders Week sesquicentennial
celebrations began with a convocation
at the Singletary Center for the Arts,
including remarks by UK President
Eli Capilouto. Alumnus and University
System of Maryland Chancellor William
E. “Brit” Kirwan was the guest lecturer.
Also featured was a poem in honor of the
150th anniversary by alumnus and UK
Professor Frank X Walker, then-Kentucky
Poet Laureate, and performances by the
UK Sesquicentennial Ensemble and UK
Women’s Choir.

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