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.

Scott Strazzante - Shooting from the Hip Photography Exhibit.

Attending a WKU Global Pre-Departure Orientation is required for all students planning to study abroad in Summer 2023, Fall 2023, or on full Academic Year programs in 2023-2024. This is the second session offered. Students only need to attend one. 

Seniors - you are invited to attend the MHC Senior Send-Off! Join us from 2:00pm to 4:00pm in the HCIC back lawn to get your medallion, take pictures with Dr. Cobane, and enjoy some time with your friends and the MHC team before graduating. We hope you can make it!

Please note: if you can't make it to the Senior Send-Off, you will need to either pick up your medallion at the MHC Graduation Ceremony, or email us at honors@wku.edu and set up a time to do so.

We're bringing the WKU spirit to you to showcase what it means to be a Hilltopper!

Join us for Tops in Town, a future Hilltopper celebration with appetizers and good company. Speak with representatives from our Academic Colleges, Student Financial Assistance, Housing and Residence Life, Admissions and more.

Register at https://www.wku.edu/admissions/topsintown/.

The Department of Communication will host “How to be an Influential Communicator,” a presentation by 2022-23 Visiting Executive-in-Residence Deirdre Breakenridge, at 7 p.m. April 18 in the Jody Richards Hall Auditorium.

Breakenridge is CEO of Pure Performance Communications, the author of seven books, and has 30 years’ experience working as a PR/marketing strategist, communications trainer, and performance coach, as well as a professor.

Her talk will be highly interactive with many practical tips for students, faculty and community members alike.

Admission is free, no tickets are necessary, and seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.