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May
Sunday, May 1st
12:00pm
  • Location: Nick Denes Field
  • Time: 12:00pm
2:00pm - 3:00pm
  • Location: HPL - HPL Plantarium
  • Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Sunday afternoon free Planetarium show
3:00pm - 4:00pm
  • Location: FAC - FAC 0189
  • Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm
9:00pm - 11:00pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 2085
  • Time: 9:00pm - 11:00pm
Monday, May 2nd
10:00am - 2:00pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 1000D
  • Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm
3:00pm - 4:00pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 2113
  • Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm
3:30pm - 5:00pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 2081
  • Time: 3:30pm - 5:00pm
4:00pm - 5:30pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 2086
  • Time: 4:00pm - 5:30pm
4:00pm - 6:00pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 3024
  • Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
5:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 1000C
  • Time: 5:00pm - 8:00pm
8:00pm - 10:30pm
  • Location: FAC - FAC 0214
  • Time: 8:00pm - 10:30pm
Join us for an exhilarating evening of dance. The WKU Dance Company performs an array of dance styles with topnotch artistry, featuring choreography by WKU dance faculty and nationally acclaimed guest artists. Russell H. Miller Theatre, FAC Friday, Saturday & Monday at 8:00 pm Sunday at 3:00 pm All Tickets $12
Tuesday, May 3rd
3:30pm - 5:00pm
  • Location: MMTH Auditorium
  • Time: 3:30pm - 5:00pm

A showcase of service-learning at WKU. Coordinated by the WKU Alive Center for Community Partnerships

4:00pm - 5:00pm
  • Location: GRH - GRH 3002
  • Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
4:00pm - 5:30pm
  • Location: FAC - FAC 0214
  • Time: 4:00pm - 5:30pm
It¿s our turn! WKU Dance students take the stage with their own exciting and innovative choreography. Russell H. Miller Theatre, FAC Tuesday at 4:00 pm Free Admission
5:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 2081
  • Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
6:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Location: HCIC - HCIC 2017
  • Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
7:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Location: HPL - HPL Plantarium
  • Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Free Tuesday evening show at 7 pm at the Planetarium
7:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Location: Knicely Conference Center
  • Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm

The 11th Distinguished Lecturer is Dr. John M. Ruter.  His lecture is "A Survey of Conifers for Southern Gardens". Dr. John M. Ruter  is the Allan M. Armitage Endowed Professor of Horticulture at The University of Georgia and serves as Director of the Trial Garden at UGA.  

The lecture is free and open to the public.  

All Day
  • Location: DSU
  • Time: All Day
Wednesday, May 4th
9:00am - 5:00pm
  • Location: FAC 151
  • Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm

ceramics club spring sale. dates: wednesday, may 4th-Friday, May 6th. Time: 9am-5pm. Location:FAC 151.

10:30am - 11:30am
  • Location: DSU - DSU 2123
  • Time: 10:30am - 11:30am
12:00pm - 3:00pm
  • Location: OD - OD CentenMall A
  • Time: 12:00pm - 3:00pm
1:30pm - 3:30pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 3020
  • Time: 1:30pm - 3:30pm
2:00pm - 3:00pm
  • Location: AC - AC 0307
  • Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
5:00pm - 6:30pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 2113
  • Time: 5:00pm - 6:30pm
5:00pm - 6:30pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 2086
  • Time: 5:00pm - 6:30pm
6:15pm - 7:30pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 3006
  • Time: 6:15pm - 7:30pm
7:00pm - 10:00pm
  • Location: FH - FH 0100
  • Time: 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Thursday, May 5th
9:00am - 5:00pm
  • Location: FAC 151
  • Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm

ceramics club spring sale. dates: wednesday, may 4th-Friday, May 6th. Time: 9am-5pm. Location:FAC 151.

11:00am - 3:00pm
  • Location: GLAS - GLAS 0213
  • Time: 11:00am - 3:00pm
1:30pm - 3:00pm
  • Location: HPL - HPL Ring
  • Time: 1:30pm - 3:00pm
The Society for Lifelong Learning is offering an 8-week astronomy course taught by Professor Richard Gelderman. Each session takes place at Hardin Planetarium on Thursday afternoons from 1:30 to 3:00 pm. Topics include: The Galaxy Zoo, The Improbability of Black Holes, Dark Matter / Dark Energy, Discovering the Expansion of our Universe, The Moment of Creation, and Our Cosmic Fate
5:00pm - 10:00pm
  • Location: HCIC - HCIC 1011
  • Time: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
5:30pm - 6:30pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 3007
  • Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
6:00pm
  • Location: Plaza Theatre - Glasgow
  • Time: 6:00pm

WKU Glasgow
Graduand Ceremony
Honoring May 2016 Graduates

Thursday, May 5, 2016 | 6:30pm
Plaza Theatre | 115 East Main St.
Glasgow, KY 42101

Parking available at Glasgow city lot and adjacent parking structure. 

6:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 2086
  • Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
6:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 2085
  • Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 1037
  • Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 3018
  • Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 2081
  • Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
6:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Location: GCC - GCC 0100
  • Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
7:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Location: HPL - HPL Plantarium
  • Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Free Thursday evening show at Hardin Planetarium
7:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 3007
  • Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
8:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Location: FAC - FAC 0189
  • Time: 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday, May 6th
9:00am - 5:00pm
  • Location: FAC 151
  • Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm

ceramics club spring sale. dates: wednesday, may 4th-Friday, May 6th. Time: 9am-5pm. Location:FAC 151.

6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 3029
  • Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday, May 7th
8:30am - 1:00pm
  • Location: FAC - FAC 0189
  • Time: 8:30am - 1:00pm
11:30am - 4:30pm
  • Location: MH - MH 0111
  • Time: 11:30am - 4:30pm
12:00pm - 6:00pm
  • Location: HCIC - HCIC 1000
  • Time: 12:00pm - 6:00pm
12:00pm - 6:00pm
  • Location: HCIC - HCIC Back Patio
  • Time: 12:00pm - 6:00pm
1:00pm
  • Location: WKU Softball Complex
  • Time: 1:00pm

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5:00pm - 6:30pm
  • Location: FAC - FAC 0189
  • Time: 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Sunday, May 8th
12:00pm
  • Location: WKU Softball Complex
  • Time: 12:00pm
2:00pm - 3:00pm
  • Location: HPL - HPL Plantarium
  • Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Sunday afternoon free Planetarium show
4:00pm - 5:00pm
  • Location: FAC - FAC 0189
  • Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
7:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Location: FAC - FAC 0189
  • Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
9:00pm - 11:00pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 2085
  • Time: 9:00pm - 11:00pm
Monday, May 9th
8:00am - 4:30pm
  • Location: OD - OD DUC Ctyard
  • Time: 8:00am - 4:30pm
3:30pm - 4:30pm
  • Location: DSU 2113
  • Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Ever considered leading a study abroad program in Costa Rica?  

Cloudbridge Nature Reserve is a privately-owned destination that has been home to The Gatton Academy's annual Faculty-led Study Abroad (FLSA) program in Costa Rica since 2011.  

Reserve manager Tom Gode and reserve artist-in-residence Linda Moskalyk will present on how you can start your own WKU FLSA at Cloudbridge.  

Cloudbridge is an ideal study abroad destination for a range of inter-disciplinary courses.  The reserve features on-site housing and can provide meals for up to 20 people at a time.

3:30pm - 5:00pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 2081
  • Time: 3:30pm - 5:00pm
4:00pm - 12:00pm
  • Location: Kentucky Museum
  • Time: 4:00pm - 12:00pm

Kentucky Museum @ WKU - Study Hall. Monday, May 9, 4pm-Midnight. Study in our beautiful Kentucky Room ballroom. We'll have free coffee and study snacks. You bring the books! Event for WKU students only. The Kentucky Museum is located next to Rodes Harlin Hall in the Valley.

4:00pm - 6:00pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 3024
  • Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Tuesday, May 10th
8:00am - 4:30pm
  • Location: OD - OD DUC Ctyard
  • Time: 8:00am - 4:30pm
4:00pm - 6:00pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 2113
  • Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
5:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 2081
  • Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
6:30pm
  • Location: Augenstein Alumni Center
  • Time: 6:30pm

Lavender Recognition Ceremony

7:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Location: HPL - HPL Plantarium
  • Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Free Tuesday evening show at 7 pm at the Planetarium
Wednesday, May 11th
3:00pm - 6:00pm
  • Location: GCC - GCC 0100
  • Time: 3:00pm - 6:00pm
4:00pm - 6:00pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 3029
  • Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
5:00pm - 6:30pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 2113
  • Time: 5:00pm - 6:30pm
7:30pm - 9:30pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 1037
  • Time: 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Thursday, May 12th
4:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Location: HCIC - HCIC Back Patio
  • Time: 4:00pm - 7:00pm
6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 3018
  • Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
7:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Location: HPL - HPL Plantarium
  • Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Free Thursday evening show at Hardin Planetarium
Friday, May 13th
12:00pm - 3:00pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 3004
  • Time: 12:00pm - 3:00pm
1:00pm - 4:00pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 1071
  • Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
2:00pm - 4:30pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 3023
  • Time: 2:00pm - 4:30pm
6:00pm
  • Location: Nick Denes Field
  • Time: 6:00pm
All Day
  • Time: All Day

Details forthcoming.

Saturday, May 14th
All Day
  • Time: All Day

Details forthcoming.

2:00pm
  • Location: Nick Denes Field
  • Time: 2:00pm
3:00pm - 5:30pm
  • Location: FAC - FAC 0189
  • Time: 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Sunday, May 15th
1:00pm
  • Location: Nick Denes Field
  • Time: 1:00pm
2:00pm - 3:00pm
  • Location: HPL - HPL Plantarium
  • Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Sunday afternoon free Planetarium show
9:00pm - 11:00pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 2085
  • Time: 9:00pm - 11:00pm
Monday, May 16th
11:30am - 1:00pm
  • Location: TPH - TPH 0420
  • Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm
6:00pm
  • Location: RiverPark Center
  • Time: 6:00pm

WKU Owensboro will host a commencement ceremony at 6:30 p.m. May 16 at the RiverPark Center, 101 Daviess St., Owensboro. Keynote speaker will be Dr. Dennis George, Associate Provost for Regional Higher Education. Student speaker will be Jennifer Bowlds of Utica who is receiving a Master of Social Work degree. She completed her bachelor’s degree in Social Work at WKU Owensboro in summer 2015.

6:30pm
  • Location: Hardin County Schools Performing Arts Center
  • Time: 6:30pm

WKU Elizabethtown/Fort Knox will host a commencement ceremony at 6:30 p.m. (Eastern time) May 16 at the Hardin County Schools Performing Arts Center, 384 W. Jenkins Road, Elizabethtown. Student speaker will be May graduate Shameka A. Hardin of Rineyville, who is receiving a bachelor’s degree in Social Work.

Tuesday, May 17th
7:30am - 2:00pm
  • Location: GLAS - GLAS 0165
  • Time: 7:30am - 2:00pm
7:30am - 2:00pm
  • Location: GLAS - GLAS 0131
  • Time: 7:30am - 2:00pm
5:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 2081
  • Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
7:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Location: HPL - HPL Plantarium
  • Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Free Tuesday night shows at Hardin Planetarium
7:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Location: HPL - HPL Plantarium
  • Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Free Tuesday evening show at 7 pm at the Planetarium
Thursday, May 19th
8:00am - 5:00pm
  • Location: MH - MH 0111
  • Time: 8:00am - 5:00pm
9:00am - 11:00am
  • Location: DSU - DSU 2123
  • Time: 9:00am - 11:00am
11:00am - 12:00pm
  • Location: GCC - GCC 0100
  • Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm
6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 3018
  • Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
7:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Location: HPL - HPL Plantarium
  • Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Free Thursday evening show at Hardin Planetarium
Saturday, May 21st
11:00am - 2:00pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 1037
  • Time: 11:00am - 2:00pm
Sunday, May 22nd
2:00pm - 3:00pm
  • Location: HPL - HPL Plantarium
  • Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Sunday afternoon free Planetarium show
4:00pm
  • Location: Diddle Arena
  • Time: 4:00pm
Monday, May 23rd
11:30am - 1:00pm
  • Location: TPH - TPH 0420
  • Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm
Tuesday, May 24th
10:00am - 3:00pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 3023
  • Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm
7:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Location: HPL - HPL Plantarium
  • Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Free Tuesday night shows at Hardin Planetarium
7:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Location: HPL - HPL Plantarium
  • Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Free Tuesday evening show at 7 pm at the Planetarium
Wednesday, May 25th
2:00pm
  • Location: Diddle Arena
  • Time: 2:00pm
Thursday, May 26th
11:00am - 12:00pm
  • Location: GCC - GCC 0100
  • Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm
7:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Location: HPL - HPL Plantarium
  • Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Free Thursday evening show at Hardin Planetarium
Sunday, May 29th
2:00pm - 3:00pm
  • Location: HPL - HPL Plantarium
  • Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Sunday afternoon free Planetarium show
4:00pm
  • Location: Diddle Arena
  • Time: 4:00pm
Monday, May 30th
10:00am - 9:00pm
  • Location: NIck Denes Field
  • Time: 10:00am - 9:00pm

First-round games at 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 4 p.m., 6:30 p.m.

11:00am - 9:00pm
  • Location: WKU Softball Complex
  • Time: 11:00am - 9:00pm

First-round games at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 5 p.m., 7 p.m.

11:30am - 1:00pm
  • Location: TPH - TPH 0420
  • Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm
Tuesday, May 31st
5:00pm - 10:00pm
  • Location: NIck Denes Field
  • Time: 5:00pm - 10:00pm

Semifinal games at 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

6:00pm - 10:00pm
  • Location: WKU Softball Complex
  • Time: 6:00pm - 10:00pm

Semifinal games at 6 p.m., 8 p.m.

7:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Location: HPL - HPL Plantarium
  • Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Free Tuesday evening show at 7 pm at the Planetarium

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