WKU Events

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. 

Phase 2 - March 8-31: Choose Your Room

During phase two, you can select a new room, add a roommate, join a hall waitlist, and/or update your housing application.

Learn more and renew at www.wku.edu/housing/renew

Primarily featuring textiles from the Kentucky Museum and Kentucky Historical Society, Whitework: Women Stitching Identity explores the significance of early white embellished textiles that have been largely ignored, undervalued, and misinterpreted.

Go Beyond Your Bachelor's Degree Virtual Recruitment Fair. Visit with Graduate School staff to find out about graduate programs, graduate assistantships, applying for admission, and more! Register at wku.edu/graduate/grad

Stand-up mathematician Matt Parker will present the WKU School of Engineering and Applied Sciences’ spring 2021 Bell Lecture Series on March 11.

Parker, a comedian and author, will present his lecture via Zoom at 6 p.m. Register online at https://www.wku.edu/seas/belllectureseries.php

Join the WKU parent forum to learn about WKU's new First-Year Village and Living-Learning Programs on Thursday, March 11th. After the presentation, there will be an opportunity to ask questions.

Panelists:

• Blair Jensen, Assistant Director for Housing and Residence Life
• Kirsten Hooks, Program Specialist for Living-Learning Programs
• Cierra Waller, Assistant Director for The Center for Innovative Teaching & Learning

To find out more about Living Learning Programs and how your student can apply, visit www.wku.edu/housing/communities

Want to talk about a book or movie you loved? Join other students for a casual conversation about media we're engaging with!

The Hardin Planetarium is presenting Invisible Universe through April 1. Show times are 7 p.m. Tuesday, 7 p.m. Thursday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free.

For information about the show and COVID procedures, visit https://www.wku.edu/hardinplanetarium/