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October
Saturday, October 1st
9:00am - 4:00pm
  • Location: Kentucky Museum
  • Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm

Learn more about the exhibit on the Kentucky Museum website.

8:00am - 5:00pm
  • Location: MH - MH 0103
  • Time: 8:00am - 5:00pm
10:00am - 6:00pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 1000K
  • Time: 10:00am - 6:00pm
3:00pm - 4:30pm
  • Location: GWH - GWH 0100
  • Time: 3:00pm - 4:30pm
6:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Location: Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium
  • Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm

WKU hosts Houston Baptist. For tickets, contact the WKU Ticket Office at 1-800-5BIGRED or visit wkutickets.com

For more about Hilltopper Football, visit http://www.wkusports.com/sports/m-footbl/wky-m-footbl-body.html or follow the program via social media @WKUFootball on Twitter and on Facebook at facebook.com/WKUFootball.

Sunday, October 2nd
9:00am - 4:00pm
  • Location: Kentucky Museum
  • Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm

Learn more about the exhibit on the Kentucky Museum website.

2:00pm - 3:30pm
  • Location: HPL - HPL Plantarium
  • Time: 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Free Sunday 2 pm show at the Planetarium
3:00pm - 4:30pm
  • Location: GWH - GWH 0100
  • Time: 3:00pm - 4:30pm
8:30pm - 11:00pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 1037
  • Time: 8:30pm - 11:00pm
Monday, October 3rd
9:00am - 4:00pm
  • Location: Kentucky Museum
  • Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm

Learn more about the exhibit on the Kentucky Museum website.

8:00am - 12:00pm
  • Location: HPL - HPL Ring
  • Time: 8:00am - 12:00pm
The Planetarium's SCI Camp for 3rd thru 6th graders takes place every weekday morning on fall break from 8 am to noon.
11:00am - 12:30pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 2124
  • Time: 11:00am - 12:30pm
11:30am - 1:00pm
  • Location: TPH - TPH 0133
  • Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm
1:50pm - 2:45pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 2081
  • Time: 1:50pm - 2:45pm
4:00pm - 6:00pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 3024
  • Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
7:00pm - 8:30pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 1037
  • Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Tuesday, October 4th
9:00am - 4:00pm
  • Location: Kentucky Museum
  • Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm

Learn more about the exhibit on the Kentucky Museum website.

8:00am - 12:00pm
  • Location: HPL - HPL Ring
  • Time: 8:00am - 12:00pm
The Planetarium's SCI Camp for 3rd thru 6th graders takes place every weekday morning on fall break from 8 am to noon.
5:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 2081
  • Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
6:30pm - 9:00pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 1037
  • Time: 6:30pm - 9:00pm
7:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Location: HPL - HPL Plantarium
  • Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Free shows at the Planetarium on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 7 pm
7:30pm - 10:00pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 3005
  • Time: 7:30pm - 10:00pm
Wednesday, October 5th
9:00am - 4:00pm
  • Location: Kentucky Museum
  • Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm

Learn more about the exhibit on the Kentucky Museum website.

8:00am - 10:30am
  • Location: GCC - GCC 0110
  • Time: 8:00am - 10:30am
8:00am - 12:00pm
  • Location: HPL - HPL Ring
  • Time: 8:00am - 12:00pm
The Planetarium's SCI Camp for 3rd thru 6th graders takes place every weekday morning on fall break from 8 am to noon.
4:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Location: HCIC - HCIC 2017
  • Time: 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Thursday, October 6th
9:00am - 4:00pm
  • Location: Kentucky Museum
  • Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm

Learn more about the exhibit on the Kentucky Museum website.

7:00am - 7:00pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 3006
  • Time: 7:00am - 7:00pm
8:00am - 12:00pm
  • Location: HPL - HPL Ring
  • Time: 8:00am - 12:00pm
The Planetarium's SCI Camp for 3rd thru 6th graders takes place every weekday morning on fall break from 8 am to noon.
8:00am - 4:30pm
  • Location: GCC - GCC 0110
  • Time: 8:00am - 4:30pm
6:30pm - 11:00pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 1037
  • Time: 6:30pm - 11:00pm
7:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Location: HPL - HPL Plantarium
  • Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Free shows at the Planetarium on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 7 pm
Friday, October 7th
9:00am - 4:00pm
  • Location: Kentucky Museum
  • Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm

Learn more about the exhibit on the Kentucky Museum website.

7:00am - 7:00pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 3006
  • Time: 7:00am - 7:00pm
8:00am - 12:00pm
  • Location: HPL - HPL Ring
  • Time: 8:00am - 12:00pm
The Planetarium's SCI Camp for 3rd thru 6th graders takes place every weekday morning on fall break from 8 am to noon.
8:00am - 4:30pm
  • Location: GCC - GCC 0110
  • Time: 8:00am - 4:30pm
6:00pm
  • Location: WKU Soccer Complex
  • Time: 6:00pm
Saturday, October 8th
9:00am - 4:00pm
  • Location: Kentucky Museum
  • Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm

Learn more about the exhibit on the Kentucky Museum website.

Sunday, October 9th
9:00am - 4:00pm
  • Location: Kentucky Museum
  • Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm

Learn more about the exhibit on the Kentucky Museum website.

1:00pm
  • Location: WKU Soccer Complex
  • Time: 1:00pm
2:00pm - 3:30pm
  • Location: HPL - HPL Plantarium
  • Time: 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Free Sunday 2 pm show at the Planetarium
6:30pm - 10:00pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 1037
  • Time: 6:30pm - 10:00pm
Monday, October 10th
9:00am - 4:00pm
  • Location: Kentucky Museum
  • Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm

Learn more about the exhibit on the Kentucky Museum website.

10:00am - 2:00pm
  • Location: South Lawn
  • Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm

A caravan that includes an adult-size bounce house in the shape of the White House is coming to WKU to engage students on issues of extreme poverty ahead of November's election. The caravan is sponsored by ONE, a non-partisan organization of 2.5 million Americans working to ensure that the next president has a strategy for fighting extreme poverty, especially in Africa. The event will be hosted by the local chapter of Americans for Informed Democracy (WKUAID), in conjunction with the WKU Honors College and the Office of Scholar Development.

ONE Campaign Contact: Juliet Vedral at juliet.vedral@one.org

Americans for Informed Democracy Contact: Andi Dahmer at loandria.dahmer335@topper.wku.edu

For more information, visit: https://wkunews.wordpress.com/2016/10/04/one-caravan-2016/.

10:00am - 6:00pm
  • Location: Preston Center - Blue Courts
  • Time: 10:00am - 6:00pm

GIVE RED, GIVE LIFE | WKU vs. MTSU Blood Drive

October 10-12th | 10am-6pm | Preston Center Blue Courts

The WKU campus and surrounding community is invited to participate in the Give Red, Give Life blood drive benefiting the American Red Cross on October 10-12, 2016. The blood drive is a competitive way in which supporters can help donate blood during the week leading up to the Western Kentucky University vs. Middle Tennessee State University football game. The school that receives the most blood donations for the American Red Cross will be recognized at the game in Murfreesboro on October 15.

VISIT REDCROSSBLOOD.ORG & SEARCH WKUVSMTSU TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT.

Appointments are encouraged, but not required. 

11:00am - 12:00pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 2124
  • Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm
11:30am - 1:00pm
  • Location: TPH - TPH 0133
  • Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm
4:00pm - 6:00pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 3024
  • Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • Location: AC - AC 0201
  • Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
7:00pm - 10:00pm
  • Location: GCC - GCC 0100
  • Time: 7:00pm - 10:00pm
7:30pm - 10:30pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 2086
  • Time: 7:30pm - 10:30pm
Tuesday, October 11th
9:00am - 4:00pm
  • Location: Kentucky Museum
  • Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm

Learn more about the exhibit on the Kentucky Museum website.

10:00am - 6:00pm
  • Location: Preston Center - Blue Courts
  • Time: 10:00am - 6:00pm

GIVE RED, GIVE LIFE | WKU vs. MTSU Blood Drive

October 10-12th | 10am-6pm | Preston Center Blue Courts

The WKU campus and surrounding community is invited to participate in the Give Red, Give Life blood drive benefiting the American Red Cross on October 10-12, 2016. The blood drive is a competitive way in which supporters can help donate blood during the week leading up to the Western Kentucky University vs. Middle Tennessee State University football game. The school that receives the most blood donations for the American Red Cross will be recognized at the game in Murfreesboro on October 15.

VISIT REDCROSSBLOOD.ORG & SEARCH WKUVSMTSU TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT.

Appointments are encouraged, but not required. 

9:30am - 3:00pm
  • Location: GLAS - GLAS 0213
  • Time: 9:30am - 3:00pm
10:00am - 3:00pm
  • Location: EST - EST Lobby
  • Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm
10:30am - 11:30am
  • Location: DSU - DSU 2124
  • Time: 10:30am - 11:30am
12:00pm - 12:30pm
  • Location: GCC - GCC 0111
  • Time: 12:00pm - 12:30pm
4:30pm - 8:30pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 1037
  • Time: 4:30pm - 8:30pm
5:00pm - 6:00pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 2084
  • Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
5:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Location: EST - EST 0260
  • Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
5:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 2081
  • Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
5:30pm - 6:30pm
  • Location: FAC - FAC 0189
  • Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
5:30pm - 9:30pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 1071
  • Time: 5:30pm - 9:30pm
6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 3023
  • Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
6:30pm - 8:00pm
  • Location: Downing Student Union, WKU Bowling Green Main Campus
  • Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm

DiscoverWKU is an event that takes place in communities around Kentucky, Tennessee, and Indiana where prospective students and their families can meet current WKU students, faculty, staff, and alumni.  Students can visit with representatives from academic departments, student services, and other WKU offices to gather more information about becoming a Hilltopper.  

There will be admissions presentations at every DiscoverWKU. Students will also be able to drop-off official documents (transcripts, test scores, etc) at all events. 

6:30pm - 8:00pm
  • Location: EST - EST 0350
  • Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
7:00pm
  • Location: Diddle Arena
  • Time: 7:00pm
7:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Location: HPL - HPL Plantarium
  • Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Free shows at the Planetarium on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 7 pm
7:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Location: GCC - GCC 0110
  • Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
7:15pm - 8:30pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 2081
  • Time: 7:15pm - 8:30pm
7:40pm - 9:40pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 2113
  • Time: 7:40pm - 9:40pm
Wednesday, October 12th
9:00am - 4:00pm
  • Location: Kentucky Museum
  • Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm

Learn more about the exhibit on the Kentucky Museum website.

10:00am - 6:00pm
  • Location: Preston Center - Blue Courts
  • Time: 10:00am - 6:00pm

GIVE RED, GIVE LIFE | WKU vs. MTSU Blood Drive

October 10-12th | 10am-6pm | Preston Center Blue Courts

The WKU campus and surrounding community is invited to participate in the Give Red, Give Life blood drive benefiting the American Red Cross on October 10-12, 2016. The blood drive is a competitive way in which supporters can help donate blood during the week leading up to the Western Kentucky University vs. Middle Tennessee State University football game. The school that receives the most blood donations for the American Red Cross will be recognized at the game in Murfreesboro on October 15.

VISIT REDCROSSBLOOD.ORG & SEARCH WKUVSMTSU TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT.

Appointments are encouraged, but not required. 

9:00am - 3:00pm
  • Location: GLAS - GLAS 0112
  • Time: 9:00am - 3:00pm
Kathy Fraim with Educational Opportunity Center, a Trio Programs, will be assisting anyone that may need help with completing the FAFSA form. Students enrolling for the Fall 2017 semester need to bring the following: ¿ Bring 2015 taxes or an estimate of your 2015 earnings ¿ FSA ID (if known) for the FAFSA ¿ If you are a dependent student, you will need your parent¿s 2015 taxes and your parent¿s FSA ID
10:00am - 3:00pm
  • Location: EST - EST Lobby
  • Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm
10:30am - 3:00pm
  • Location: OD - OD CentenMall A
  • Time: 10:30am - 3:00pm
1:00pm - 4:00pm
  • Location: FAC - FAC Colonnade
  • Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
4:00pm - 6:00pm
  • Location: Faculty House
  • Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm

2016 Gail Martin Lecture Series

Carol Taylor-Shim

"Meet Me at the Intersection"

Free, swipeable event

For nearly 20 years, Carol worked in child welfare addressing child maltreatment and familial dysfunction whle battling a system responsible for disproportional treatment and outcomes for families and children of color. She now serves as Bias Incident Response Coordinator for the Univeristy of Kentucky Violence Intervention and Prevention Center where she provides advocacy and support for those impacted by instances of bias, hate, and identity-based violence and works to create and nurture a culture of belonging.

Sponsored by Gender & Women's Studies and Diversity & Community Studies

 

4:00pm - 6:00pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 1037
  • Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
4:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Location: HCIC - HCIC 2017
  • Time: 4:00pm - 7:00pm
5:00pm - 6:00pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 2085
  • Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
5:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Location: EST - EST 0337
  • Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
6:00pm - 8:30pm
  • Location: FAC - FAC 0189
  • Time: 6:00pm - 8:30pm
6:30pm - 9:00pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 3023
  • Time: 6:30pm - 9:00pm
7:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 3020
  • Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
7:00pm - 9:30pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 1071
  • Time: 7:00pm - 9:30pm
7:00pm - 10:00pm
  • Location: OD - OD CentenMall A
  • Time: 7:00pm - 10:00pm
7:00pm - 10:00pm
  • Location: FH - FH 0100
  • Time: 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Thursday, October 13th
9:00am - 4:00pm
  • Location: Kentucky Museum
  • Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm

Learn more about the exhibit on the Kentucky Museum website.

11:00am - 1:30pm
  • Location: Centennial Mall
  • Time: 11:00am - 1:30pm

There will be free pizza, chance to win a WKU Winter Term t-shirt, and catch Wally!

winter

2:00pm - 4:30pm
  • Location: GCC - GCC 0110
  • Time: 2:00pm - 4:30pm
5:00pm - 6:00pm
  • Location: FAC - FAC 0264
  • Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
5:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 1071
  • Time: 5:00pm - 9:00pm
5:00pm - 11:00pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 1037
  • Time: 5:00pm - 11:00pm
6:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Location: FAC - FAC 0189
  • Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • Location: Signature Club of Lansdowne, 3256 Lansdowne Drive, Lexington
  • Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm

DiscoverWKU is an event that takes place in communities around Kentucky, Tennessee, and Indiana where prospective students and their families can meet current WKU students, faculty, staff, and alumni.  Students can visit with representatives from academic departments, student services, and other WKU offices to gather more information about becoming a Hilltopper.  

There will be admissions presentations at every DiscoverWKU. Students will also be able to drop-off official documents (transcripts, test scores, etc) at all events. 

6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Location: GRH - GRH 3002
  • Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority A Dovely Night with the Zetas
7:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Location: HPL - HPL Plantarium
  • Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Free shows at the Planetarium on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 7 pm
7:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Location: GRH - GRH 1074
  • Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday, October 14th
9:00am - 4:00pm
  • Location: Kentucky Museum
  • Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm

Learn more about the exhibit on the Kentucky Museum website.

9:00am - 3:00pm
  • Location: Knicely Center
  • Time: 9:00am - 3:00pm

Hello Everyone  –

The Suzanne Vitale Clinical Education Complex at WKU will be hosting an annual Special Needs Summit. The Special Needs Summit will be held on Friday, October 14, 2016 from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM at the Knicely Center. The target audience consists of parents, caregivers, family members, professionals, staff, and students. The Summit’s theme is “The Difference Is You”. The goal of the conference is to connect members of the special needs community with one another, provide valuable information and strategies on working with individuals and children with special needs, and provide information on community resources and services. We have some AMAZING speakers coming to share their expertise with you! 

 

 

The topics and speakers are as follows:

Keynote speaker: Amalia Starr, A Mother and Son's 40 year Journey

Session speaker: Robin Abbott, Get into your child's head through their ears; learn how
the auditory and vestibular senses form the foundation for learning and
our interaction with the world.

Session speaker: Jessica Bennett, Youth Nutrition and Healthy Eating Behavior Change

Session speaker: Bailey Robinson, Implementing Function Based Intervention
to Decrease Challenging 

Please go to our summit link for registration and (or) 

additional information at www.wku.edu/summit/

 

We are offering 4 Continued Education Credits for professionals throughout different
disciplines, which include Early Childhood, Social Work, First Steps, Nursing,
SLP's, Occupational Therapy, EILA (Education), and Psychology pending approval. 

11:00am - 1:00pm
  • Location: OD - OD CentenMall A
  • Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm
1:00pm - 3:00pm
  • Location: OD - OD CentenMall B
  • Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
5:00pm - 11:00pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 1037
  • Time: 5:00pm - 11:00pm
6:00pm
  • Location: Diddle Arena
  • Time: 6:00pm

Hilltopper Hysteria for WKU Basketball will follow at approximately 7:30 p.m.

6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Location: GCC - GCC 0111
  • Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
7:30pm
  • Location: Diddle Arena
  • Time: 7:30pm

WKU’s annual tip-off event for Hilltopper and Lady Topper Basketball.

Parking and admission are free for the event. The first 500 fans will receive a free T-shirt.

Hilltopper Hysteria includes individual player and coach introductions for both programs, scrimmages by both teams, a shooting stars challenge, an autograph session to end the night and giveaways and prizes for fans. WKU's Spirit Squad will also entertain fans at the event.

The event will begin with the WKU volleyball team’s conference matchup against UAB at 6 p.m., with the basketball festivities to follow at approximately 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, October 15th
9:00am - 4:00pm
  • Location: Kentucky Museum
  • Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm

Learn more about the exhibit on the Kentucky Museum website.

7:30am
  • Location: All race events will start and finish at the bottom of the Hill, near the Houchens L.T. Smith Football Stadium
  • Time: 7:30am

In its 37th year, Med Center Health 10K Classic will be held on the picturesque campus of Western Kentucky University. Boasting one of the most beautiful campuses in the nation, with 200 sprawling acres, WKU's main campus features 53 buildings crowning a commanding hilltop. All race events will start and finish at the bottom of the "Hill" near the Houchens L.T. Smith Football Stadium.

Learn more.

8:00am - 3:00pm
  • Location: GH - GH 0235
  • Time: 8:00am - 3:00pm
The Gatton Academy will host a Preview Day for prospective students and their families so they can learn more about our school and WKU.
3:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 1071
  • Time: 3:00pm - 9:00pm
5:00pm - 11:00pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 1037
  • Time: 5:00pm - 11:00pm
All Day
  • Location: http://wku.edu/csa
  • Time: All Day

Are you interested in pursuing a graduate degree in Counseling or Student Affairs? Meet with faculty and students to learn more about what opportunities the Department of Student Affairs has for you! http://www.wku.edu/csa/ or meet with a faculty member today!

Want to help others for a living? Visit the Department of Counseling and Student Affairs and see what a graduate degree in counseling can do for you! 

http://www.wku.edu/csa/
Spring Admissions deadline, October 15, 2016

Sunday, October 16th
9:00am - 4:00pm
  • Location: Kentucky Museum
  • Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm

Learn more about the exhibit on the Kentucky Museum website.

12:00pm
  • Location: Diddle Arena
  • Time: 12:00pm
2:00pm - 3:30pm
  • Location: HPL - HPL Plantarium
  • Time: 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Free Sunday 2 pm show at the Planetarium
6:30pm - 9:30pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 1071
  • Time: 6:30pm - 9:30pm
8:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Location: FAC - FAC 0189
  • Time: 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Monday, October 17th
9:00am - 4:00pm
  • Location: Kentucky Museum
  • Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm

Learn more about the exhibit on the Kentucky Museum website.

11:30am - 1:00pm
  • Location: TPH - TPH 0133
  • Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm
4:00pm - 6:00pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 3024
  • Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
7:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Location: CH - CH 0125
  • Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday, October 18th
9:00am - 4:00pm
  • Location: Kentucky Museum
  • Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm

Learn more about the exhibit on the Kentucky Museum website.

7:00am - 8:30am
  • Location: DSU - DSU 3018
  • Time: 7:00am - 8:30am
8:30am - 4:00pm
  • Location: CH - CH 0101
  • Time: 8:30am - 4:00pm
9:30am - 3:00pm
  • Location: GLAS - GLAS 0213
  • Time: 9:30am - 3:00pm
Contact Rachel Jones at 270.745.3095 or rachel.jones@wku.edu to make an appointment
10:00am - 2:00pm
  • Location: EST - EST Lobby
  • Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm
4:00pm - 5:30pm
  • Location: DSU 3020
  • Time: 4:00pm - 5:30pm
4:00pm - 6:00pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 3020
  • Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
5:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 2081
  • Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
6:30pm - 8:00pm
  • Location: Sheraton Music City Hotel, 777 McGavock Pike, Nashville, TN
  • Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm

DiscoverWKU is an event that takes place in communities around Kentucky, Tennessee, and Indiana where prospective students and their families can meet current WKU students, faculty, staff, and alumni.  Students can visit with representatives from academic departments, student services, and other WKU offices to gather more information about becoming a Hilltopper.  

There will be admissions presentations at every DiscoverWKU. Students will also be able to drop-off official documents (transcripts, test scores, etc) at all events. 

7:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 3020
  • Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
7:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Location: HPL - HPL Plantarium
  • Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Free shows at the Planetarium on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 7 pm
7:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Location: CH - CH 0125
  • Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
7:30pm - 8:30pm
  • Location: FAC - FAC 0189
  • Time: 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday, October 19th
9:00am - 4:00pm
  • Location: Kentucky Museum
  • Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm

Learn more about the exhibit on the Kentucky Museum website.

7:00am - 9:30pm
  • Location: HCIC - HCIC 1000
  • Time: 7:00am - 9:30pm
8:30am - 4:00pm
  • Location: CH - CH 0101
  • Time: 8:30am - 4:00pm
9:00am - 3:00pm
  • Location: CH - CH Lobby1
  • Time: 9:00am - 3:00pm
1:30pm - 3:30pm
  • Location: OD - OD CentenMall A
  • Time: 1:30pm - 3:30pm
2:15pm - 3:30pm
  • Location: GLAS - GLAS 0131
  • Time: 2:15pm - 3:30pm
Author Rebbecca Brown will read from her book, They Become Her. Rebbecca Brown will also talk about writing. Contact Trini Stickle at trini.stickle@wku.edu for more information.
3:00pm - 4:30pm
  • Location: Florence Schneider Hall
  • Time: 3:00pm - 4:30pm

President Gary A. Ransdell and the Carol Martin Gatton Academy cordially invite you to the Gatton Academy Expansion Celebration with honored guest, Mr. Carol Martin "Bill" Gatton, Benefactor.

4:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Location: HCIC - HCIC 1011
  • Time: 4:00pm - 7:00pm
4:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Location: HCIC - HCIC 2017
  • Time: 4:00pm - 7:00pm
6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • Location: FAC - FAC 0259
  • Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
7:00pm - 10:00pm
  • Location: OD - OD DUC Ctyard
  • Time: 7:00pm - 10:00pm
7:00pm - 10:00pm
  • Location: FH - FH 0100
  • Time: 7:00pm - 10:00pm
7:30pm - 10:00pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 1037
  • Time: 7:30pm - 10:00pm
Thursday, October 20th
9:00am - 4:00pm
  • Location: Kentucky Museum
  • Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm

Learn more about the exhibit on the Kentucky Museum website.

8:30am - 1:00pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 3002
  • Time: 8:30am - 1:00pm
9:30am - 3:00pm
  • Location: GLAS - GLAS 0213
  • Time: 9:30am - 3:00pm
Contact Rachel Jones at 270.745.3095 or rachel.jones@wku.edu to make an appointment
11:00am - 1:00pm
  • Location: 643 Sports Bar
  • Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm

The WKU Chili and Cheese Luncheon and Pep Rally, sponsored by the Jennings Perry Schmitt Financial Group, will be held at 643 Sports Bar on October 20th from 11 am to 1 pm. Come celebrate the Homecoming tradition with good food, great fun and plenty of WKU cheer! WKU Football players, Pep Band, Cheerleaders and Homecoming Queen Candidates will join Coach Jeff Brohm for an exciting afternoon that is sure to elevate the Hilltopper Spirit. It is only $5 for a bowl of Wendy's of Bowling Green chili, a grilled cheese, dessert and a soft drink! Purchase your tickets and place call-ahead orders online at alumni.wku.edu/chilicheese16. You may also purchase tickets at the door. This event is presented by the WKU Alumni Association and Junior Achievement of South Central Kentucky with proceeds going to benefit Junior Achievement. For additional information please contact the JA Office at 270-782-0280.

12:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Location: GLAS - GLAS 0165
  • Time: 12:00pm - 7:00pm
3:45pm - 6:00pm
  • Location: FH - FH 0100
  • Time: 3:45pm - 6:00pm
5:00pm - 7:30pm
  • Location: GRH - GRH 1074
  • Time: 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Psychology Club Movie Night - The Kings Speech
6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 1037
  • Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
6:30pm - 8:00pm
  • Location: WKU Glasgow, 500 Hilltopper Way, Glasgow
  • Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm

DiscoverWKU is an event that takes place in communities around Kentucky, Tennessee, and Indiana where prospective students and their families can meet current WKU students, faculty, staff, and alumni.  Students can visit with representatives from academic departments, student services, and other WKU offices to gather more information about becoming a Hilltopper.  

There will be admissions presentations at every DiscoverWKU. Students will also be able to drop-off official documents (transcripts, test scores, etc) at all events. 

7:00pm
  • Location: WKU Soccer Complex
  • Time: 7:00pm
7:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Location: HPL - HPL Plantarium
  • Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Free shows at the Planetarium on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 7 pm
7:30pm
  • Location: Van Meter Hall
  • Time: 7:30pm

Sollee is a Kentucky-born cellist and composer. Initially beginning his touring career on a bicycle in 2009, according to his biography, Solle has since traveled over 4,000 miles and reached even more hearts (and ears) than ever before, such as when he performed in Carnegie Hall and the Lincoln Center. 

Admission to this event is free, but seating is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis.

Friday, October 21st
9:00am - 4:00pm
  • Location: Kentucky Museum
  • Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm

Learn more about the exhibit on the Kentucky Museum website.

9:00am - 1:00pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 3020
  • Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm
11:00am - 12:00pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 2124
  • Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm
4:00pm - 5:30pm
  • Location: GWH - GWH 0100
  • Time: 4:00pm - 5:30pm
7:30pm - 8:30pm
  • Location: FAC - FAC 0189
  • Time: 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Saturday, October 22nd
9:00am - 4:00pm
  • Location: Kentucky Museum
  • Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm

Learn more about the exhibit on the Kentucky Museum website.

9:00am - 12:00pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 3025
  • Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
10:00am - 6:00pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 1037
  • Time: 10:00am - 6:00pm
2:00pm - 4:00pm
  • Location: GRH - GRH Lobby2
  • Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
3:00pm - 4:30pm
  • Location: GWH - GWH 0100
  • Time: 3:00pm - 4:30pm
3:00pm - 5:30pm
  • Location: OD - OD GuthrieTow
  • Time: 3:00pm - 5:30pm
6:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Location: Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium
  • Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm

WKU hosts Conference USA opponent Old Dominion for the 2016 Homecoming game. For tickets, contact the WKU Ticket Office at 1-800-5BIGRED or visit wkutickets.com

For more about Hilltopper Football, visit http://www.wkusports.com/sports/m-footbl/wky-m-footbl-body.html or follow the program via social media @WKUFootball on Twitter and on Facebook at facebook.com/WKUFootball.

Sunday, October 23rd
9:00am - 4:00pm
  • Location: Kentucky Museum
  • Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm

Learn more about the exhibit on the Kentucky Museum website.

11:00am - 5:00pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 3006
  • Time: 11:00am - 5:00pm
2:00pm
  • Location: Kentucky Museum & Library - Kentucky Room
  • Time: 2:00pm

20th Annual Jim Wayne Miller Celebration of Writing with Silas House as presenter. 

His reading will be followed by a reception and book signing. Open to the public. 

For more information contact Mary Ellen Miller, 270-745-5721 or mary.miller@wku.edu

2:00pm - 3:30pm
  • Location: HPL - HPL Plantarium
  • Time: 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Free Sunday 2 pm show at the Planetarium
3:00pm - 4:30pm
  • Location: GWH - GWH 0100
  • Time: 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Monday, October 24th
9:00am - 4:00pm
  • Location: Kentucky Museum
  • Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm

Learn more about the exhibit on the Kentucky Museum website.

10:00am - 2:00pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 1000C
  • Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm
10:30am - 11:30am
  • Location: DSU - DSU 2124
  • Time: 10:30am - 11:30am
11:30am - 1:00pm
  • Location: TPH - TPH 0133
  • Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm
3:00pm - 5:00pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 1000E
  • Time: 3:00pm - 5:00pm
4:00pm - 6:00pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 3024
  • Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
5:00pm - 7:30pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 2123
  • Time: 5:00pm - 7:30pm
6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • Location: AC - AC 0201
  • Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
6:30pm - 8:00pm
  • Location: OD - OD South Lawn
  • Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
7:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Location: CH - CH 0125
  • Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday, October 25th
9:00am - 4:00pm
  • Location: Kentucky Museum
  • Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm

Learn more about the exhibit on the Kentucky Museum website.

9:00am - 10:00am
  • Location: GCC - GCC 0110
  • Time: 9:00am - 10:00am
9:00am - 11:30am
  • Location: DSU - DSU 2000
  • Time: 9:00am - 11:30am
9:00am - 3:00pm
  • Location: GLAS - GLAS 0112
  • Time: 9:00am - 3:00pm
Kathy Fraim with Educational Opportunity Center, a Trio Programs, will be assisting anyone that may need help with completing the FAFSA form. Students enrolling for the Fall 2017 semester need to bring the following: ¿ Bring 2015 taxes or an estimate of your 2015 earnings ¿ FSA ID (if known) for the FAFSA ¿ If you are a dependent student, you will need your parent¿s 2015 taxes and your parent¿s FSA ID
10:00am - 2:00pm
  • Location: EST - EST Lobby
  • Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm
10:00am - 2:00pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 1000C
  • Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm
11:00am - 12:00pm
  • Location: OD - OD CentenMall B
  • Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm
11:00am - 3:00pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 1000H
  • Time: 11:00am - 3:00pm
5:00pm - 6:00pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 2084
  • Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
5:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Location: EST - EST 0260
  • Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
5:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 2081
  • Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
5:00pm - 10:00pm
  • Location: HCIC - HCIC 1011
  • Time: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
5:30pm - 9:00pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 3020
  • Time: 5:30pm - 9:00pm
6:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 2085
  • Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
6:30pm - 8:00pm
  • Location: EST - EST 0350
  • Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
6:30pm - 9:30pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 1037
  • Time: 6:30pm - 9:30pm
7:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Location: HPL - HPL Plantarium
  • Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Free shows at the Planetarium on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 7 pm
7:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Location: CH - CH 0125
  • Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday, October 26th
9:00am - 4:00pm
  • Location: Kentucky Museum
  • Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm

Learn more about the exhibit on the Kentucky Museum website.

2:00am - 4:00am
  • Location: DSU - DSU 1000C
  • Time: 2:00am - 4:00am
9:00am - 4:00pm
  • Location: GLAS - GLAS 0213
  • Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm
10:00am - 2:00pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 1000C
  • Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm
10:30am - 11:30am
  • Location: DSU - DSU 2124
  • Time: 10:30am - 11:30am
11:30am - 2:00pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 1000H
  • Time: 11:30am - 2:00pm
2:00pm - 3:00pm
  • Location: DSU 2085
  • Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm

The WKU Marketing Council is an internal network of WKU employees who have marketing responsibility in their particular college, division, or department. The Council meets quarterly to discuss communications principles, best practices, trends and opportunities and also communicates via listserv.

4:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Location: HCIC - HCIC 2017
  • Time: 4:00pm - 7:00pm
5:00pm - 6:00pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 2085
  • Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
5:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Location: CH - CH 0227
  • Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
ASALH Meeting
5:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Location: EST - EST 0337
  • Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
5:00pm - 7:30pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 2123
  • Time: 5:00pm - 7:30pm
5:30pm - 8:30pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 1000F
  • Time: 5:30pm - 8:30pm
5:30pm - 10:00pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 1071
  • Time: 5:30pm - 10:00pm
7:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Location: GCC - GCC 0111
  • Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
7:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 2081
  • Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
7:00pm - 10:00pm
  • Location: FH - FH 0100
  • Time: 7:00pm - 10:00pm
7:30pm - 8:30pm
  • Location: FAC - FAC 0189
  • Time: 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Thursday, October 27th
9:00am - 4:00pm
  • Location: Kentucky Museum
  • Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm

Learn more about the exhibit on the Kentucky Museum website.

10:00am - 2:00pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 1000C
  • Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm
10:00am - 4:30pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 3000
  • Time: 10:00am - 4:30pm
11:00am - 2:00pm
  • Location: OD - OD DUC Ctyard
  • Time: 11:00am - 2:00pm
1:00pm - 4:00pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 1000A
  • Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
3:00pm - 5:00pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 1000E
  • Time: 3:00pm - 5:00pm
4:30pm - 6:30pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 2084
  • Time: 4:30pm - 6:30pm
5:00pm - 6:00pm
  • Location: FAC - FAC 0264
  • Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
5:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Location: GRH - GRH 1074
  • Time: 5:00pm - 8:00pm
African Student Union Movie Night
5:00pm - 11:00pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 1037
  • Time: 5:00pm - 11:00pm
7:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Location: HPL - HPL Plantarium
  • Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Free shows at the Planetarium on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 7 pm
7:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Location: Pioneer Log Cabin
  • Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Kentucky Folklife Program and Department of Folk Studies & Anthropology host:

Log Cabin Old-Time Jam

Thursday, October 27th, 7-9pm

At the Pioneer Log Cabin on WKU campus

This is an informal old-time music jam that is open to all levels.

Learn more about the Kentucky Folklife Program.

7:00pm - 11:30pm
  • Location: OD - OD South Lawn
  • Time: 7:00pm - 11:30pm
8:00pm - 10:00pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 3006
  • Time: 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Friday, October 28th
9:00am - 4:00pm
  • Location: Kentucky Museum
  • Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm

Learn more about the exhibit on the Kentucky Museum website.

7:00am - 5:00pm
  • Location: HCIC - HCIC 1011
  • Time: 7:00am - 5:00pm
Regional meeting for the Kentucky Council on Education Abroad.
8:00am - 4:00pm
  • Location: MMTH - MMTH 0242
  • Time: 8:00am - 4:00pm
9:00am - 12:00pm
  • Location: FH - FH 0100
  • Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 2123
  • Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
10:00am - 12:30pm
  • Location: HCIC - HCIC 2001
  • Time: 10:00am - 12:30pm
Kentucky Council on Education Abroad breakout sessions
10:00am - 2:00pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 1000C
  • Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm
12:30pm - 4:00pm
  • Location: HCIC - HCIC 2007
  • Time: 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Kentucky Council on Education Abroad Breakout Sessions
5:00pm - 11:00pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 1037
  • Time: 5:00pm - 11:00pm
5:30pm - 8:00pm
  • Location: CH - CH 0125
  • Time: 5:30pm - 8:00pm
6:00pm
  • Location: WKU Soccer Complex
  • Time: 6:00pm
6:30pm - 9:30pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 1071
  • Time: 6:30pm - 9:30pm
All Day
  • Time: All Day

Visit http://www.wku.edu/regents for agenda and details.

Saturday, October 29th
9:00am - 4:00pm
  • Location: Kentucky Museum
  • Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm

Learn more about the exhibit on the Kentucky Museum website.

7:30am - 4:00pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 3024
  • Time: 7:30am - 4:00pm
10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Location: GCC - GCC 0111
  • Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
1:30pm - 6:00pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 1037
  • Time: 1:30pm - 6:00pm
7:30pm - 9:00pm
  • Location: FAC - FAC 0189
  • Time: 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Sunday, October 30th
9:00am - 4:00pm
  • Location: Kentucky Museum
  • Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm

Learn more about the exhibit on the Kentucky Museum website.

12:00pm - 2:30pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 1071
  • Time: 12:00pm - 2:30pm
2:00pm - 3:30pm
  • Location: HPL - HPL Plantarium
  • Time: 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Free Sunday 2 pm show at the Planetarium
3:00pm - 4:00pm
  • Location: FAC - FAC 0189
  • Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Monday, October 31st
9:00am - 4:00pm
  • Location: Kentucky Museum
  • Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm

Learn more about the exhibit on the Kentucky Museum website.

11:30am - 1:00pm
  • Location: TPH - TPH 0133
  • Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm
4:00pm - 6:00pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 3024
  • Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm

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