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Saturday, October 23rd, 2021
Saturday, October 23rd
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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.

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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.

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.

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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. 

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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. 

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  • Location: Apply on Handshake
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Apply for the Resident Assistant position at WKU for Spring 2022! 

Learn more: www.wku.edu/housing/employment/ra.php 

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This competitive juried exhibition showcases a selection of work created by students in the WKU Department of Art & Design in the areas of Painting, Drawing, Illustration, Animation, Graphic & UX Design, Printmaking, New Media, Sculpture, Ceramics and Weaving / Fibers.

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  • Location: Virtual and In Person
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Mountain Workshop

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  • Location: Virtual option available
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This is an online and virtual workshop this year.

The Mountain Workshops gather storytellers from around the world to document the diverse communities within the Commonwealth of Kentucky through visual and written narratives. We seek to educate and inspire those participating in the workshops as well as those in the communities we document. We believe in the power of human connection through storytelling, and we create and preserve a valuable cultural archive of Kentucky life.

11:30am
  • Location: L.D. Brown Ag Expo Center
  • Time: 11:30am

For more information: Stockmanship & Stewardship

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  • Location: Kentucky Museum
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History suggests that as “big business” started to take hold in the late 1800s, women became more involved in business and working outside the home. However, few women owned companies. Those that did were in industries centered on women, such as home goods, apparel, or personal care.

Today, women own only 40% of businesses in the U.S., making Carrie Burnam Taylor’s business of the early 20th century that much more impressive. Curated with Dr. Carrie Cox, this exhibit will explore Taylor's life and work, displaying three of her dresses, two coats, two bodices, and various undergarments recently conserved thanks to our Adopt-an-Artifact program.

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  • Location: Gasper River
  • Time: All Day

Freshmen Leadership Retreat

9:30am - 3:00pm
  • Location: FS - FS 0204
  • Time: 9:30am - 3:00pm
10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Location: MH - MH 0111
  • Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Location: MH - MH 0111
  • Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
8:00pm - 11:00pm
  • Location: Shanty Hollow, KY
  • Time: 8:00pm - 11:00pm

Ok, this is a fan favorite. Full moons are beautiful right? What about full moons on the water? October 23rd is a 93% full moon and ORAC is going to go star gazing. We are bringing canoes and kayaks. There we will pick out constellations and look for shooting stars under the light of a full moon! Bring your telescopes and star charts because we are shooting for the moon!


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