WKU Events

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. 

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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In the late 1800s, stitchery from London's Royal School of Art needlework and Japanese arts and crafts exhibited at the Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition inspired women across America to take up their needles in new and different ways. Explore the various "maniacal" and "maddening" designs that resulted in this showcase of our Crazy Quilt collection.

Final exams will be taking place during this week. Good luck, scholars!

The Department of Art and Design Presents: Spring 2022 Graduating Seniors Showcase

This year, the MHC Graduation Ceremonies will be split into two parts, to accommodate for the College Recognition Ceremonies. This section will be available for students in CEBS, Gordon Ford, or Ogden. Scholars with dual degrees may choose which ceremony they wish to attend.

The MHC Graduation Ceremony is expected to last less than two hours. A breakfast buffet will be served at this event. Attire is business casual.

There will be a $10 charge per guest attending, up to four guests. 

Mahurin Honors Scholars who wish to attend this event MUST RSVP by the form's deadline. More information may be found on the MHC Graduation page.

PCAL Spring 2022 Recognition Ceremony

The History Department Presents: History Department Spring Graduation Reception

Each of WKU's colleges will host a special recognition ceremony to celebrate their Fall 2021 graduates and Spring and Summer 2022 graduates. All graduates should plan to arrive 1 hour in advance of their ceremony time and gather in Diddle Arena's Auxiliary Gym to line up for the ceremony.

This year, the MHC Graduation Ceremonies will be split into two parts, to accommodate for the College Recognition Ceremonies. This section will be available for students in PCAL and CHHS. Scholars with dual degrees may choose which ceremony they wish to attend.

The MHC Graduation Ceremony is expected to last less than two hours. Heavy hors d'oeuvres will be served at this event. Attire is business casual.

There will be a $10 charge per guest attending, up to four guests. 

Mahurin Honors Scholars who wish to attend this event MUST RSVP by the form's deadline. More information may be found on the MHC Graduation page.

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Students living on campus during the summer who are moving directly from their spring assignment will move into the summer hall between 6 PM, Friday, May 6th and 10 AM, Saturday, May 7th. 

Rodes Harlin is the summer term residence hall, open May 6-August 10, 2022.

Advanced registration is required for residents who will be moving directly into summer school housing from their Spring assignment on Friday, May 6, 2022.

Register online in the WKU Housing Portal (through my.wku.edu). Those registering early will receive their room assignment at check-in.

Students who are moving in AFTER May 6, 2022 should register at least 1 business day in advance through the WKU Housing Portal. 

Learn more about WKU Summer Housing

WKU will host MTSU for a weekend series.

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