Our World Burning Photo Exhibition

The Thomas Fire burns in the Los Padres National Forest, near Ojai, Calif., on Dec. 8, 2017. A group of closely knit photojournalists find safety in numbers as they work together to document some of California’s largest and most dangerous fires. Photo by Marcus Yam/Los Angeles Times

 

As deadly wildfires globally increase in number and severity, residents of fire-prone areas are finding themselves on the frontline of these historic and potential climate-changing events. This exhibition of over 50 images and a documentary film from recent California fire seasons, come together in this body of work from nine critically-acclaimed photojournalists and explores the ramifications these fires can have and reveal the pain, suffering and all-encompassing loss the victims endure.

 

 

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EXHIBITION OPENING RECEPTION AND REMARKS

Tuesday, September 24

School of Media Gallery

1665 Normal Street, Bowling Green, KY

Jody Richards Hall on the campus of WKU

6:30 – 7:30 pm

 

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Opening remarks from Dr. Albert Meier, PHD

Biology Department, WKU

 

Light refreshments will be served. This event is free and open to the community

Parking available in the Chestnut St. Lot South for opening reception

 

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School of Media Gallery  Hours

M-W 9am – 9pm

Th–F 9am – 5pm

Sunday 3pm – 9pm

Free parking after 4:30 M-F in the Chestnut St. Lot South / Closed Oct. 10, 11 and 13 for fall break

 

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FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHERS

 

Photographer Justin Sullivan is seen here seeking a low angle while covering the Camp Fire of 2018. “Being with a group that is well trained and understands how to navigate these dangerous fires is so important to me,” Sullivan says. “Being in a car with someone when you’re driving down roads that have fire on both sides with trees and power lines falling all around is so much better than trying to navigate it on your own.” Photo by Noah Berger.

 

Freelance photographer Noah Berger has spent 24 years covering the San Francisco Bay Area for editorial, corporate and government clients. He works for national and international news outlets including the Associated Press, Reuters, San Francisco Chronicle and LA Times. On the corporate side, Noah covers transportation and infrastructure for government agencies and works often with health care organizations. A native of New York, Noah lives in Alameda – an island across the bay from San Francisco – with his wife and 9-year-old son.

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Renée C. Byer is a catalyst for change. She is an award-winning documentary photojournalist and Emmy nominated multimedia field producer best known for her in-depth work focusing on the disadvantaged and those who otherwise would not be heard. Her ability to produce photographs with profound emotional resonance and sensitivity earned her the Pulitzer Prize for feature photography in 2007 and dozens of national and international honors, including the World Understanding Award from Pictures of the Year International, and Pulitzer Finalist in 2013.

Known for her ability to translate stark statistics into images that connect us to our humanity, she has traveled throughout Africa, Asia, Europe, North and South America, covering some of the most important issues of our time. Byer’s stories have deepened our understanding of the environment, climate change, extreme poverty, genetically modified food, healthcare, women at war, domestic violence, and the drought and economic crisis in California.

OUR WORLD BURNING

As deadly wildfires globally increase in number and severity, residents of fire-prone areas are finding themselves on the frontline of these historic and potential climate-changing events. This exhibition of over 50 images and a documentary film from recent California fire seasons, come together in this body of work from nine critically-acclaimed photojournalists and explores the ramifications these fires can have and reveal the pain, suffering and all-encompassing loss the victims endure.

Free and open to the public.

Held in conjunction with the National Basketry Organization 2019 Biennial Conference this exhibit is unique in it's focus on basketry and in it's inclusion of the full range of work being executed by well-known and emerging artists.

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Kentuckians have practiced the art of weaving for more than 200 years.
Techniques represented in Even Coverlets Get the Blues range from overshot, double weave, and tied-biederwand to hooked rug making.

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This exhibit tells the stories of freshmen year from participants in a student success intiative, WKU Freshmen Guided Pathway (FGP). This cohort of first-time, full-time students who graduated from one of five high schools in Warren County represent the typical WKU freshman in terms of academic achievement prior to admission and their demographic makeup.

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Anel Lepić and Muhamed “Hamo” Bešlagic, two HAD Collective artists from Bosnia, carved murals in the Kentucky Museum courtyard.

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WKU’s Cultural Enhancement Series and the Kentucky Museum host award winning artist Patrick Dougherty in October 2018 on WKU’s campus in Bowling Green, Ky. Dougherty created Highbrow, a sculpture made from intertwined tree saplings, on the Museum's front lawn.

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Jacqui Lubbers is a part-time weaving and art appreciation instructor in the WKU Art Department.

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In 2019, the Kentucky Building celebrates 80 years of showcasing South Central Kentucky’s unique culture and heritage. In honor of this milestone, the Kentucky Museum presents Out of the Box, an exhibition focused on fostering multidisciplinary discussions about our collective heritage while shining new light on the relevance of our museum in the 21st century. 

Using local historical artifacts, photos, and records, we invite you to discover how every object tells multiple stories. Themes and stories are curated in partnership with faculty from 9 WKU departments

Advance tickets for the Step Show are available for $12. Cash and card are accepted. Tickets are $15 at the door. The NPHC Step Show will take place on Friday, October 18th in Van Meter. 

Current Employers Registered:

Altec Industries

AMS – Analysis and Measurement Services Corporation

Ansco & Associates

AstraZeneca

Bel Brands USA

Berry Global, Inc.

Bullitt County Public Schools

Carpenter Co

Consolidated Electrical Distributors, Inc.

Earle C. Clements JCA

Farm Credit Mid-America

GeoStabilization International

GreenLID Design

Hardin Memorial Hospital

Henkel – North America

Hensel Phelps

Kirby Building Systems

Lee Company

LG&E and KU energy

Logan Aluminum

LORD Corporation

Metalsa

Morley

Prairie State Generating Company

Quanta Computer Nashville

Rafferty Construction, Inc.

Schneider Electric – Energy & Sustainability Services

Sherwin-Williams

Shrout Tate Wilson Consulting Engineers

Sunbelt Rentals

U.S. Army

UofL MBA Program

Wehr Constructors, Inc.

Gender Images Film Series

Gender Images Film Series

Mary Shelley (Haifaa Al-Mansour, 2017)

Life and facts of Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin, who at 16 met 21-year-old poet Percy Shelley, resulting in the writing of Frankenstein.

Presented by Jessica Folk

Price: Free!

Included: the beautiful outdoors and easy walking trails

Instructions: meet us at the butterfly wings outside of the Lost River Cave Gift Shop @ 5:00 pm.

Address: 2818 Nashville Rd, Bowling Green, KY 42101

Free and peaceful walk in the outdoors that’s geared towards helping people destress and be more mindful (while making new friends)

Come join ORAC and WellU for a relaxing, peaceful walk in the outdoors. Something as simple as a leisurely stroll in the woods can do wonders for distressing and mindfulness. Come and take a load off while meeting new friends, enjoying the outdoors, and learning how to better take care of your phsycial and mental health.

*Please bring a water bottle and comfortable shoes!*

Prior registration is appreciated!

REGISTER ONLINE TODAY!

Follow the instructions below

1. Go to https://online.spectrumng.net/wku (it will open a new window!) 
2. Click "Do not have login" (you will need to make an account!) 
3. Enter your 800# (or 500# if a Preston Only Member) for the Member Number (even if you do not have a current membership!)
4. Choose a username and password for your online account with us. 
5. Once you have an account set up, click the Home Icon in the top left (the picture, not the actual home letters)
6. Click on Program Registration in the middle of the page!
7. Select ‘ORAC’ 
8. Select the trip or skill clinic you want! 
9. Add to Cart 
10. Continue to Cart 
11. This should take you to the Payment Summary Screen. Enter your payment info and hit Submit Payment. 
12. BAMM You're registered for a trip 

Library Special Collections faculty Nancy Richey and Joe Shankweiler are presenting a workshop on preserving your family treasures for the Society of Lifelong Learning. For more information, contact Nancy Richey at 270-745-6092. 

Anyone is welcome to participate, and all genres are accepted!