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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. 

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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.

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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Carry the flag of your home country or your study abroad location in the WKU Homecoming Parade. To participate, please email isss@wku.edu by Oct 22nd. 

All participants meet to line up at 4:15 PM. 

A compilation of student-performed pieces.

Howard Bailey, Michelle James and the late Dr. Rebecca Shadowen will be inducted in a private, invitation-only luncheon and induction ceremony. The induction ceremony will begin at noon and will be livestreamed on the WKU Alumni Association Facebook page and YouTube channel.

Read more about the 2021 inductees

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Join us to celebrate Homecoming! Students, faculty, staff, and friends of CEBS are invited to attend. We will also honor our recent retirees.

Food from Cotton BBQ will be available for purchase.

All campus groups, businesses and organizations are invited to join this WKU Homecoming tradition. From outstanding student floats to Homecoming Queen candidates and to the Hilltopper Football Team, the Homecoming Parade brings out the WKU Spirit in all Hilltopper fans!

The parade will begin on campus near the Planetarium, then down State Street to Fountain Square Park, comes up College Street and ends in front of Cherry Hall. Big Red’s Roar will take place immediately afterward at the Colonnade.

For more information, please visit http://alumni.wku.edu/hcparade or contact Caitlin Greenwell at 270-745-4396 or caitlin.greenwell@wku.edu

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Visit the Fine Arts Box Office to purchase tickets and additional details.

Tickets: https://wku.showare.com/