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. 

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.

Need help figuring out your honors hours? Join us for drop-in advising on how to complete an Honors Augmentation Contract, or HAC.

Grab and go items for all students on the 2nd day of MWF and TTH classes.

Come celebrate Women’s Equality Day Wednesday, August 26^th with the Kentucky Museum.  More information at https://www.wku.edu/kentuckymuseum/womensequality.php

Join the Journey to the Vote partners in recognition of Women’s Equality Day, which commemorates the passage of the 19^th Amendment.
Women’s Equality Day is a time to reflect upon the gains made in the past, and the work still left to be done.

Two exciting exhibits, Kentucky Women Rising and Seat at the Table: Kentucky Women in Office  explore how Kentucky women have been active in Kentucky politics for over 200 years.

For more information: Christy.Spurlock@wku.edu or call 270-745-6082.   

Event sponsored by Wells Fargo and WKU Gender & Women's Studies.

Come celebrate Women’s Equality Day Wednesday, August 26^th with the Kentucky Museum.  More information at https://www.wku.edu/kentuckymuseum/womensequality.php

Join the Journey to the Vote partners in recognition of Women’s Equality Day, which commemorates the passage of the 19^th Amendment.
Women’s Equality Day is a time to reflect upon the gains made in the past, and the work still left to be done.

Two exciting exhibits, Kentucky Women Rising and Seat at the Table: Kentucky Women in Office  explore how Kentucky women have been active in Kentucky politics for over 200 years.

For more information: Christy.Spurlock@wku.edu or call 270-745-6082.   

Event sponsored by Wells Fargo and WKU Gender & Women's Studies.

Join the Journey to the Vote partners in recognition of Women’s Equality Day, which commemorates the passage of the 19^th Amendment. Women’s Equality Day is a time to reflect upon the gains made in the past, and the work still left to be done.

Two exciting exhibits, Kentucky Women Rising and Seat at the Table: Kentucky Women in Office explore how Kentucky women have been active in Kentucky politics for over 200 years.

Window Gallery              

                Reception                                                                                 

                Remarks by Dr. Christy Spurlock                                                

                Light Refreshments                                                                               

1st Floor

                Seat at the Table: Kentucky Women in Office* exhibit                 

                Kentucky Women Rising* exhibit                                             

                Cardboard Cut Outs/Photo Op                                                

                *Swiping of student IDs available 9AM-4PM 

Outside Lobby Doors

                Kentuckians for the Commonwealth voter registration           

 Women's Equality Day | Western Kentucky University (wku.edu)                                  

Mark your calendar for the CHHS Fall Welcome! Students in the College of Health and Human Services are invited to join us on August 26 from 12-2 pm to connect with student organizations, win raffle prizes, meet CHHS faculty/staff, and snag t-shirts and other swag items. Did we mention free pizza!

Visit our website for more details: https://www.wku.edu/chhs/fall_welcome.php 

The Hardin Planetarium is presenting PlanetQuest: Discovering Worlds Around Other Stars August 1 through September 9. Show times are 7 p.m. Tuesday, 7 p.m. Thursday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free.

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

For more on WKU Soccer, visit https://wkusports.com/sports/womens-soccer