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In politics, the old adage “having a seat at the table” is often used to refer to those in positions of power, influence and policy making. This poster exhibit highlights a few of the women who have held political office and had “a seat at the table” in decision making for the Commonwealth.

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.

FGP assists students as they negotiate the often difficult affective and academic shifts between high school and college. Learn more about the program in this exhibit, presented by the Kelly M. Burch Institute for Transformative Practices in Higher Education, Office of Strategic Communications and Marketing, the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences, the WKU Center for Literacy, and the Kentucky Museum.

Gazing Deeply showcases how WKU’s backyard—the unique landscape of Mammoth Cave—is being studied, interpreted, and inspiring action on environmental change. Coinciding with the UNESCO Conservation of Fragile Karst Resources: A Workshop on Sustainability and Community and Earth Day’s 50th anniversary in 2020, this exhibition is a collaborative effort between arts and science faculty and students that highlights one of the most well-known and vital natural landscapes in the world. 

This exhibit traces the history of Kentucky women in politics and political activism, featuring artifacts from the Rather-Westerman Collection and the America United/Divided project. 

The 2021 Coming Home King program will be the week of February 22nd, with the ceremony being Saturday, February 26th  during WKU’s home game vs. FIU.  On Mondy, February 22nd will be the TopNet voting for all king candidates.   Tuesday, February 23rd , candidates will have an interview by a WKU Panel.  On Wednesay, February 24th, Student Activities will host a banquet for candidates and some of their guest. The game will begin at 7 PM on Saturday, February 26th with the Coming Home King being announced during Halftime of the game.

We would love for your organization to submit a Coming Home King Candidate.  Click Here for the application; please note that applications are due Thursday, February 11th by NOON  in the Student Activities Office (DSU 2059).  All submitted applications must be submitted with a $100 entry fee (which pays for [4] banquet tickets, plaques, and other candidate activity costs).

Organizations and residence halls may jointly sponsor a candidate, however, the number of sponsoring organizations/residence halls is capped at two.

If you have any questions about the 2021 Coming Home King program, please feel free to call or email me.  We look forward to having another successful Coming Home King program!

More information on the Kentucky Honors Roundtable can be found here.

For complete information on WKU Softball, visit https://wkusports.com/sports/softball or follow the team on Twitter at @WKUSoftball, Instagram @WKU_Softball and Facebook /WKUSoftball.

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For complete information on WKU Softball, visit https://wkusports.com/sports/softball or follow the team on Twitter at @WKUSoftball, Instagram @WKU_Softball and Facebook /WKUSoftball.

Watch the live-streamed event on the WKU Department of Music Facebook page or on YouTube.

Day Hike at Mammoth Cave National Park: Echo River Spring Loop

Register at ORAC in the Preston Center or email orac@wku.edu for more information.