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. 

The Office of Admissions will host the Bowling Green Regional College Fair at Diddle Arena on Wednesday, September 29, from 9 a.m. to noon CT.

For more information visit www.wku.edu/admissions or call (270) 745-2551.

Have you ever wondered why students don’t seem to be learning what you want them to learn or doing what you want them to do? Asking students for their feedback on what’s working and not working for them can provide valuable information you can use to improve student learning, performance and motivation. 

Join us for a discussion of tangible strategies that you can immediately and easily implement to get usable student feedback.

Register in advance at https://www.wku.edu/citl/events/events.php

Majors & Minors Fair

The 2021 Majors and Minors Fair is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM in the Downing Student Union, 3rd floor. WKU has a number of students who are still searching for a career path that will lead them to success and fulfillment. The Majors and Minors Fair presents them with an invaluable opportunity to explore numerous major, minor, and concentration options at once. 

In the past, over 80 majors, minors, faculty-led study abroad programs, and academic offices participated. 

As in previous years, the 2021 Majors and Minors Fair will include great door prizes.

Learn more at wku.edu/exploratory/majors-and-minors-fair.php

On Wednesday, Sept. 29, 6-7:30 p.m. CDT (7-8:30 p.m. EDT), Western Kentucky University Department of Political Science will host a Fair Maps Webinar with the League of Women Voters of Kentucky. This event is free and open to the public with registration required at lwvky.org.

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Experience where participants will play the roles of campesinos in the Mexican countryside working to get to the U.S. for opportunities to support their families. 

During DiscoverWKU, prospective students and their families can learn more about the opportunities available at WKU. There is an Admissions presentation at every DiscoverWKU event, so students can learn more about becoming a Hilltopper. High school seniors will be eligible to win a $500 scholarship or a VIP Visit Experience. 

Time: 7:00 PM until 8:30 PM - Eastern Daylight Time

Location:

Early College and Career Center Hardin County Schools
200 University Dr
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
United States

Register online at https://www.wku.edu/discoverwku.