WKU Events

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.

This exhibition documents the process artists Alice Gatewood Waddell and Mike Nichols followed to create the historic Jonesville Fresco for the lobby of the Kentucky Museum. The fresco is based on Waddell's image featuring the historic African-American community destroyed by the expansion of WKU.

Students who plan to return to on-campus housing for 2023-2024 can begin their housing renewal process. During phase 1, students can choose to stay in the same room, add a roommate, and update their housing application.

For tickets: Mid-South Stocker Conference

Join us for our annual soul food luncheon featuring several favorites, such as fried chicken and greens! There will also be a chance to win prizes. Meal pass not provided.

New to research at WKU? This workshop will introduce you to the resources and services available at WKU Libraries and offer tips for finding the materials you need to support your research.

Related LibGuide: Tutorials & How-Tos by Katherine Howell

https://libcal.wku.edu/event/10177685

Join the WKU Office of Research and Creative Activity for the next installment of the 2023 Student Scholar Showcase workshop series presented by Dr. Natalie Mountjoy, Pedagogical Assistant Professor in the WKU Department of Biology.

Students will learn the best practices of giving a full presentation at a research conference, including key elements such as knowing your audience, constructing your presentation, practicing your delivery, and handling Q&A. 

To join the workshop on Zoom, visit: https://wku.zoom.us/j/99135468352.

For more information, visit: www.wku.edu/showcase.

The “N” word is a popular euphemism today. For some communities it is a term of endearment and for some it can be seen as an insult. Join us for a facilitated discussion on the use of the word. 

PCAL presents "Places of Power", a live-stream event celebrating Black American History through music, spoken word, and dance. 

Enjoy a variety of performances by Tiffany Bostic-Brown, Terrance Brown, Alan White, Meghen McKinley.

Follow @wkupcal on Instagram and join us live at 7:30 PM!