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Friday, November 12th, 2021
Friday, November 12th
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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: Kentucky Museum
  • Time: All Day

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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GFCB Business and Professional Week

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  • Location: Van Meter Auditorium
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Event start times vary based on the date. Event starts at 2pm on some days and 7:30pm on other days.

 

Event Adults $16 /
Students and Seniors $12 /
Children 12 and under $10
Tickets: https://wku.showare.com/

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The Kentucky Museum will be hosting members of the Costume Society of America for their annual regional meeting. 

8:00am - 2:30pm
  • Location: Diddle Arena
  • Time: 8:00am - 2:30pm

Head for The Hill is a free open house event that offers a comprehensive look at WKU’s outstanding academic offerings, student activities, and beautiful campus. Sessions are offered to provide valuable information about life on The Hill, and an information expo allows students and their families the opportunity to personally connect with representatives from different academic departments, student services, housing, financial aid, and more!

Register online at www.wku.edu/headforthehill.

 
9:00am - 10:30am
  • Location: Honors College International Center (HCIC) 1011
  • Time: 9:00am - 10:30am

Attending a pre-departure orientation is required for all students intending to study abroad in Winter or Spring 2022. 

11:30am
  • Location: Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center Recital Hall
  • Time: 11:30am

Join us for a MUS 312 Recorder Recital under the direction of Dr. Catherine Wilson.

11:30am
  • Location: Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center Recital Hall
  • Time: 11:30am

A compilation of student-performed pieces.

11:30am - 12:30pm
  • Location: Fine Arts Center 249
  • Time: 11:30am - 12:30pm

A Pleasing Terror: Ghost Stories in Folklore and Literature with Dr. Tim Evans

11:30am - 12:30pm
  • Location: FAC 240
  • Time: 11:30am - 12:30pm

Folk Studies & Anthropology Brown Bag Lecture

1:30pm
  • Location: Cherry Hall 125
  • Time: 1:30pm

The conference, which will be held in Cherry Hall 125 on the afternoon of
Friday, November 12, 2021, provides a forum for undergraduate students to
read original critical essays written for classes in WKU’s English department.
We encourage you to submit essays 4-6 pages in length (maximum reading time
will be 10 minutes).
A panel of graduate students from the WKU English Department will review
submissions and make selections for the conference.
Deadline for Submission: Friday, October 22, 2021
Cover sheet and additional guidelines available in
CH 135
For more information, contact
Dr. Gillian Knoll (CH 111) gillian.knoll@wku.edu
or Dr. Ted Hovet (CH 110c) ted.hovet@wku.edu

Zoom link https://wku.zoom.us/j/96842365637

6:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Location: Preston Center Multipurpose Room
  • Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Time to take adventure into your own hands. Learn how to pick campsites, maps, gear, days, and activities that will get you outside safely. This FREE clinic will walk you through the basics to planning your own trip and what to consider when considering adventure.

 

Click Here to Register

6:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Location: MH - MH 0111
  • Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
6:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Location: MH - MH 0111
  • Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
7:30pm
  • Location: Fine Arts Center Recital Hall
  • Time: 7:30pm

Violin Fest Faculty Recital

All Day
  • Location: FAC 249
  • Time: All Day

Time TBD


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