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.

Scott Strazzante - Shooting from the Hip Photography Exhibit.

Western Kentucky University’s 53^rd Annual WKU Student Scholar Showcase, formerly known as the WKU Student Research Conference, will be held Saturday, April 1, at Downing Student Union.

The WKU Student Scholar Showcase will feature 231 research and creative projects -- 126 poster presentations and exhibits, 94 oral presentations and 11 performances – from graduate, undergraduate and Gatton Academy students in all disciplines. All student projects are mentored by WKU faculty and staff members. (More: 2023 Abstracts; Conference Program)

The conference keynote speaker is Dr. Rachel Tinius, Associate Professor in the WKU School of Kinesiology, Recreation and Sport. Dr. Tinius will present Never Stop Learning: How the Desire to Learn Shaped a Career in Pregnancy and Clinical Research at 10:15 a.m. at Downing Student Union, room 3020.

All presentations are free and open to the public.

More information to follow

The Southeastern Color Guard Circuit (SCGC) Color Guard Championships will begin at 4:30 p.m. March 31 and 9 a.m. April 1. The SCGC Percussion & Winds Championships will begin at 10 a.m. April 2.

For event schedules, tickets and more information, visit https://www.scgconline.org/events.php

• Parking and traffic changes

Department of English: 6th Annual High School Writing Contest.

Due to inclement weather, WKU vs. Charlotte game on March 31 was canceled. The teams will play a doubleheader on April 1. Read more about the schedule change

For more about WKU Softball, visit https://wkusports.com/sports/softball

Come and see the Wonders of Creation! A Grand Fête of Artistry! A Cavalcade of Amusement! You are invited to immerse yourself in a topsy turvy world of fine arts. You needn’t choose between just an opera, ballet, film, or art gallery. At The Menagerie, all the delights are alive in one location for your pleasure! Be swept away by our vignettes of dancers, thespians, and vocal acrobats! Mesmerized by our works of stagecraft, animation, film, and photography! Awestruck by miraculous feats of visual art in our pop-up galleries and installations. Come! Enjoy! This will be no average event! Why choose one thing when you can have it all?!

March 31 - April 2, 2023
Van Meter Auditorium
Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. CST
Sunday at 2:00 p.m. CST
Tickets $20
Student/Senior (62+) $16

Tickets can be purchased online or at the door: https://wku.showare.com/

Student/Senior (age 62+) discounts available at checkout.

To receive your discount choose the appropriate price from the pull-down menu in the center of the Shopping Cart page.

Come and see the Wonders of Creation! A Grand Fête of Artistry! A Calvacade of Amusement! You are invited to immerse yourself in a topsy turvy world of fine arts. You needn't choose between just an opera, ballet, film, or art gallery. At The Menagerie, all the delights are alive in one location for your pleasure! Be swept away by our vignettes of dancers, thespians, and vocal acrobats! Mesmerized by our works of stagecraft, animation, film, and photography! Awestruck by miraculous feats of visual art in our pop-up galleries and installations. Come! Enjoy! This will be no average event! Why choose one thing when you can have it all?! (A Co-Production of the Departments of Music and Theatre & Dance)

Adults $20 / Students & Seniors (62+) $16

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

Advanced registration will begin on April 1, 2023 online in the Housing Portal. Those registering early will receive their room assignment at check-in.

Students who are moving in AFTER May 5, 2023 should register at least 1 business day in advance through the Housing Portal. 

Learn more about Summer Housing: wku.edu/housing/summer/housing.php 

WKU Housing Portal: wku.edu/housing/portal 

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.

More Information

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.

Scott Strazzante - Shooting from the Hip Photography Exhibit.

The Southeastern Color Guard Circuit (SCGC) Color Guard Championships will begin at 4:30 p.m. March 31 and 9 a.m. April 1. The SCGC Percussion & Winds Championships will begin at 10 a.m. April 2.

For event schedules, tickets and more information, visit https://www.scgconline.org/events.php

• Parking and traffic changes

For more about WKU Softball, visit https://wkusports.com/sports/softball

Come and see the Wonders of Creation! A Grand Fête of Artistry! A Cavalcade of Amusement! You are invited to immerse yourself in a topsy turvy world of fine arts. You needn’t choose between just an opera, ballet, film, or art gallery. At The Menagerie, all the delights are alive in one location for your pleasure! Be swept away by our vignettes of dancers, thespians, and vocal acrobats! Mesmerized by our works of stagecraft, animation, film, and photography! Awestruck by miraculous feats of visual art in our pop-up galleries and installations. Come! Enjoy! This will be no average event! Why choose one thing when you can have it all?!

March 31 - April 2, 2023
Van Meter Auditorium
Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. CST
Sunday at 2:00 p.m. CST
Tickets $20
Student/Senior (62+) $16

Tickets can be purchased online or at the door: https://wku.showare.com/

Student/Senior (age 62+) discounts available at checkout.

To receive your discount choose the appropriate price from the pull-down menu in the center of the Shopping Cart page.

Come and see the Wonders of Creation! A Grand Fête of Artistry! A Calvacade of Amusement! You are invited to immerse yourself in a topsy turvy world of fine arts. You needn't choose between just an opera, ballet, film, or art gallery. At The Menagerie, all the delights are alive in one location for your pleasure! Be swept away by our vignettes of dancers, thespians, and vocal acrobats! Mesmerized by our works of stagecraft, animation, film, and photography! Awestruck by miraculous feats of visual art in our pop-up galleries and installations. Come! Enjoy! This will be no average event! Why choose one thing when you can have it all?! (A Co-Production of the Departments of Music and Theatre & Dance)

Adults $20 / Students & Seniors (62+) $16

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.

More Information

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.

Scott Strazzante - Shooting from the Hip Photography Exhibit.

Spanish 101 and 102 students will showcase their artwork, cultural presentations, culinary displays and stage performances. The theme is Afrolatinidad and students are seeking to honor the diverse Latino culture and focus on the great and rich contribution of the African diaspora in our culture and daily lives. The event will feature Afro-Latino food for guests, live music and prizes.
This event is free and open to the WKU community and Bowling Green area.

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.

More Information

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.

Scott Strazzante - Shooting from the Hip Photography Exhibit.

Get tips from KirkpatrickPrice employees on finding a job or internship, conducting an informational interview, and ways you can enjoy your summer break!

Zoom link: https://wku.zoom.us/j/93354641330

Game rescheduled from March 13 to April 4.

For more about WKU Softball, visit https://wkusports.com/sports/softball

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.

More Information

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.

Scott Strazzante - Shooting from the Hip Photography Exhibit.

This exhibition presents the work of Spring Seniors graduating from WKU Art & Design with a BFA in Studio Art.

This production will feature performers and original work highlighting their experiences through violence, recovery, empowerment, and healing.

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.

More Information

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.

Scott Strazzante - Shooting from the Hip Photography Exhibit.

This exhibition presents the work of Spring Seniors graduating from WKU Art & Design with a BFA in Studio Art.

Join the Graduate School to learn more about the opportunities available to go beyond your bachelor's degree! You are invited to find out about opportunities for graduate study options, how to apply for admission, and anything else you would like to know. These are drop-in/drop-out sessions; you join for as long as you'd like.

Register at https://www.wku.edu/graduate/grad/index.php

A PANEL DISCUSSION: WHEN BREATH BECOMES AIR BY PAUL KALANITHI

THURSDAY APR 6, 2023 6PM - 8PM JODY RICHARDS AUDITORIUM

Join the CHHS IPE workgroup, Hosparus Barren River Bowling Green staff, CHHS faculty, staff, and students for an inaugural event: CHHS Challenging Conversations.

Zoom Link: https://wku.zoom.us/j/98700394480

For more about Hilltopper Baseball, visit https://wkusports.com/sports/baseball

WKU Forensics invites you to join them for their Annual Forensics Showcase, Night Before Nationals in the FAC Recital Hall, Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center.  This evening will feature performances from the #1 speakers in the country. Come watch members of the team give their final public performances before heading to this year's national tournament.

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.

More Information

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.

Scott Strazzante - Shooting from the Hip Photography Exhibit.

This exhibition presents the work of Spring Seniors graduating from WKU Art & Design with a BFA in Studio Art.

Student Recital

For more about Hilltopper Baseball, visit https://wkusports.com/sports/baseball

WKU Jazz Band in Concert

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.

More Information

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.

Scott Strazzante - Shooting from the Hip Photography Exhibit.

This exhibition presents the work of Spring Seniors graduating from WKU Art & Design with a BFA in Studio Art.

For more information: West KY Flat Shod Horse Sale

For more about Hilltopper Baseball, visit https://wkusports.com/sports/baseball

Department of Theatre & Dance: Plays in a Day.

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.

More Information

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.

Scott Strazzante - Shooting from the Hip Photography Exhibit.

This exhibition presents the work of Spring Seniors graduating from WKU Art & Design with a BFA in Studio Art.

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.

More Information

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.

Scott Strazzante - Shooting from the Hip Photography Exhibit.

This exhibition presents the work of Spring Seniors graduating from WKU Art & Design with a BFA in Studio Art.

Allison Ross, Coordinator of Visual Arts, Metro Nashville Public Schools, with over 33 years experience within K-12 public Visual Arts Education, will share with students her wealth of knowledge about the arts and teaching job opportunities available for students once they graduate. In 2020, Allison was selected as the Tennessee Art Education Association's Administrator/Supervisor of the Year.

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.

More Information

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.

Scott Strazzante - Shooting from the Hip Photography Exhibit.

This exhibition presents the work of Spring Seniors graduating from WKU Art & Design with a BFA in Studio Art.

In this workshop, you will explore the different ways to plan content, content planning resources, and ideas for integrating content from multiple platforms into your strategy for video content on social media. You will engage in more detailed discussions and activities specific to those two platforms. 

Presenter: Mary Bidwell, Digital Media Content Specialist

Register: https://www.wku.edu/marketingandcommunications/workshops/

All Living Learning Community students are invited to compete in the LLC Field Day! Tuesday, April 11, 5-7 PM.

Prizes for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place teams:

• $100/participant
• $75/participant
• $50/participant 

For more about Hilltopper Baseball, visit https://wkusports.com/sports/baseball

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/.

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.

More Information

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.

Scott Strazzante - Shooting from the Hip Photography Exhibit.

This exhibition presents the work of Spring Seniors graduating from WKU Art & Design with a BFA in Studio Art.

The National Corvette Museum is collaborating with Western Kentucky University to host an internship fair with presentations, on-the-spot interviews, photo ops, and more!

The National Corvette Museum is offering a variety of paid internships for the summer of 2023. These internships, available across various departments, are designed for undergraduate and graduate students seeking professional experience.

These paid internship positions are work-based learning opportunities that are designed to introduce WKU students to museum-related careers and other professions found in large cultural organizations.

Learn more at https://www.corvettemuseum.org/employment/internships/

WKU Faculty and Staff,

Join the Gradute School at WKU to learn more about the opportunities to Go Beyond Your Bachelor's Degree! You are invited to find out about opportunities for graduate study options, how to apply for admission, tuition waivers, and anything else you would like to know. These are drop in/drop out sessions; you can join us for as long as you prefer. 

You must register in advance for this meeting at www.wku.edu/graduate/grad.

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 first session offered. Students only need to attend one. 

The Gender & Women's Studies program will be screening the documentary The Hunting Ground. 

Grocery Bingo is a monthly program held by HEP where students can win free groceries, toiletries, and other prizes when they win one of the many rounds of bingo. Between the rounds, students play a themed Kahoot to learn more about the chosen health topics for the night AND to have a shot at winning a grand prize!

Some of the topics we cover at Grocery Bingo include mental health, time management, sexual health, among many more!

The WKU School of Media will present the 2023 John B. Gaines Family Lecture Series,at 7 p.m. April 12 at Jody Richards Hall Auditorium.

In “The Impact of Representation in Media Today,” which looks at the push in media to self-examine how minority communities are covered, three speakers will discuss their own experience of working in the business for decades and the type of problems that arise in community journalism when the news organizations do not reflect their own community.

The speakers are:

• Mará Rose Williams, Assistant Managing Editor for Race & Equity Issues at The Kansas City Star. Williams led the paper’s project in 2020 to examine coverage of Black communities throughout its 100 years.
• Kyndell Harkness, Assistant Managing Editor of Diversity/Community at the Minneapolis Star Tribune. Harkness was part of the Pulitzer Prize winning team that covered the protests and lawsuits following the death of George Floyd.
• Rochelle Ritchie, a media and crisis communications expert and writer. Ritchie, a WKU broadcasting graduate, who has been a television reporter and government spokesperson, often appears as a political analyst on Fox News Channel, MSNBC and CNN.

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.

More Information

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.

Scott Strazzante - Shooting from the Hip Photography Exhibit.

This exhibition presents the work of Spring Seniors graduating from WKU Art & Design with a BFA in Studio Art.

Dr. Donielle Lovell's talk "Learning to Exhale as a Public Sociologist" will begin at 12:15 pm. 

The talk is open for everyone, but please RSVP for the luncheon portion by April 9th. Lunch will be served at 11:45 am.

This event is sponsored by the Gail Marten Faculty Development and Lecture Series. 

We will formally induct new members of Pi Mu Epsilon for the 2022-2023 academic year. The short induction ceremony will be followed by refreshments. Faculty and the inductees are invited to attend.

Inductees: Cameron Davidson, Savana Day, Abbie Fair, Aaron Masden, Tanner Rose, Jacob Walterman

Dr. Tyler Clark (BA ’10, MS ’12) will talk about his career as the Assistant Director of Operations at The Center for Gifted Studies and the Executive Administrator of the World Council for Gifted and Talented Children. He will highlight how studying mathematics at WKU has been beneficial to him (in both his career and his further studies). This will be followed by a Q&A Session.

Writer of two chapbooks: A Manual for How to Love Us and Stories

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.

More Information

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.

Scott Strazzante - Shooting from the Hip Photography Exhibit.

This exhibition presents the work of Spring Seniors graduating from WKU Art & Design with a BFA in Studio Art.

The Topper Orientation Program allows students and families to connect with the WKU campus and community. Students and their guests will learn about class registration and graduation requirements, meet other students, attend an advising session, and register for classes. This program will last all day. We ask that you plan to be on-campus until 4:30pm the day of your TOP. Pre-registration is required. We are excited you are officially joining the Hilltopper family!

Students entering The Mahurin Honors College at WKU can attend Honors TOP or any TOP that follows.

For more information or to reserve your TOP date, visit www.wku.edu/top.

Student Recital

Monthly Math Department meeting

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.

More Information

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.

The 16th Annual LifeSkills Run for Autism, supporting the Suzanne Vitale Clinical Education Complex at WKU, will include a 4 Mile Run at 8 a.m., a Children’s 1 Mile Fun Run at 9:05 a.m., and a 1 Mile Fun Run at 9:30 a.m.

All proceeds benefit the Suzanne Vitale Clinical Education Complex at WKU. To register and for more information, visit https://www.wku.edu/runforautism/

Artists featured in the Celebration of the Arts exhibit must pick up their artwork on April 15th from 9AM - 5PM.

No early pickups allowed. No work will be released to anyone other than the artist without permission from the artist.

For more information: Southern KY Team Penning- SKTPA on Facebook

• Books open at 9:30 a.m., Show starts at 10:30 a.m.
• 60% payback after cattle charge ($15/team)
• Cowboy Attire
• Office Fee $10 per rider
• Stalls $25/night (if needed) 
• Year End Awards for top 3 places (must ride 4 of the 9 shows to be eligible for year end awards)

President Greg Gassaway (270) 646-8495; Vice President Sean Shaw (502) 741-1507

In recognition of Autism Awareness & Acceptance Month, LifeWorks at WKU and the Suzanne Vitale Clinical Education Complex are hosting a FREE screening of the documentary film "In A Different Key" followed by a panel discussion.

For more information visit https://tockify.com/warrenpl/detail/2100/1681585200000 

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.

More Information

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.

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.

More Information

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.

Abandoned by his birth parents, DJ Savarese finds a loving family which helps him learn to communicate. As he makes his way through high school and dreams of college, he advocates on behalf of non-speaking autistic people. www.deejmovie.com 

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.

More Information

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.

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.

More Information

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.

WKU Department of Agriculture & Food Science

Enjoy pizza and good company while learning about friendship!

What makes a friendship good and true? What are the attributes that qualify a friendship as utilitarian versus virtuous? We will discuss this and more - and whether Aristotle thinks good friendship is even attainable.

A conference for students to share work written in their ENG 100, 200, or 300 classes

David James “DJ” Savarese is an artful activist, multi-genre writer, teacher, advocate and practicing optimist. A 2022-23 Iowa Arts Fellow and Zoeglossia Fellow, he is the author of Swoon (2022). A public scholar, DJ teaches and presents nationally on a range of topics, including the NEH-sponsored talk on “Disrupting Ableism Through Artful Activism.” 

In-Person: 104 Alumni Ave., Clinical Education Complex

Parking: Adams Street Lot 

Zoom Option: ID: 997-4568-0909 

MHC '18 graduate Jennifer King returns to the Hill to talk about her experience as an MHC scholar in Photojournalism and Spanish and how it has shaped her life after graduation.

For more about WKU Softball, visit https://wkusports.com/sports/softball

Grocery Bingo is a monthly program held by HEP where students can win free groceries, toiletries, and other prizes when they win one of the many rounds of bingo. Between the rounds, students play a themed Kahoot to learn more about the chosen health topics for the night AND to have a shot at winning a grand prize!

Some of the topics we cover at Grocery Bingo include mental health, time management, sexual health, among many more!

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.

More Information

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.

https://wku.zoom.us/j/96952980814

Meeting ID: 969 5298 0814

MHC scholars present independent work connected with Honors coursework in an academic conference setting. There will be one poster session and several rotating oral presentation sessions throughout the event. Refreshments will be available on the first floor of HCIC.

The spring 2023 season of Lost River Sessions LIVE! concludes on April 20 with James Carothers Band featuring Goldpine.

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Presented by the WKU Department of Music

WKU Symphonic Band

Join us for an exhilarating evening of dance as the WKU Dance Company performs an array of work featuring choreography by WKU dance faculty and nationally acclaimed guest artists. From classical to pop music, light-hearted to abstract themes, audiences of all ages will be intrigued by the skill and artistry displayed through a mix of ballet, jazz, modern, and tap dance.

Adults $16 / Students & Seniors (62+) $12

(Digital concert on Demand available May 5th - 7th, 2023, $12 + fee)

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.

More Information

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.

The Topper Orientation Program allows students and families to connect with the WKU campus and community. Students and their guests will learn about class registration and graduation requirements, meet other students, attend an advising session, and register for classes. This program will last all day. We ask that you plan to be on-campus until 4:30pm the day of your TOP. Pre-registration is required. We are excited you are officially joining the Hilltopper family!

For more information or to reserve your TOP date, visit www.wku.edu/top.

Make-up Pre-Departure Orientation for students planning to study abroad in Summer 2023, Fall 2023, or the entire AY 2023-2024 term. Attending pre-departure orientation is required.

The Topper Orientation Program allows students and families to connect with the WKU campus and community. Students and their guests will learn about class registration and graduation requirements, meet other students, attend an advising session, and register for classes. This program will last all day. We ask that you plan to be on-campus until 4:30pm the day of your TOP. Pre-registration is required. We are excited you are officially joining the Hilltopper family!

For more information or to reserve your TOP date, visit www.wku.edu/top. 

Department of Folk Studies & Anthropology: Brown Bag Lecture Series.

Student Recital

For more about Hilltopper Baseball, visit https://wkusports.com/sports/baseball

Department of English: Senior Celebration.

Celebrate the graduating seniors of the English department and the winners of awards throughout the 2022-23 year.

Hands-on Deep Learning Project

1. Process data and create a new ML classifier

2. Visualize different DL approaches to compare

3. Take next step with programming

Presented by the WKU Department of Music

WKU Wind Ensemble

Join us for an exhilarating evening of dance as the WKU Dance Company performs an array of work featuring choreography by WKU dance faculty and nationally acclaimed guest artists. From classical to pop music, light-hearted to abstract themes, audiences of all ages will be intrigued by the skill and artistry displayed through a mix of ballet, jazz, modern, and tap dance.

Adults $16 / Students & Seniors (62+) $12

(Digital concert on Demand available May 5th - 7th, 2023, $12 + fee)

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.

More Information

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.

The Topper Orientation Program allows students and families to connect with the WKU campus and community. Students and their guests will learn about class registration and graduation requirements, meet other students, attend an advising session, and register for classes. This program will last all day. We ask that you plan to be on-campus until 4:30pm the day of your TOP. Pre-registration is required. We are excited you are officially joining the Hilltopper family!

For more information or to reserve your TOP date, visit www.wku.edu/top.

The Topper Orientation Program allows students and families to connect with the WKU campus and community. Students and their guests will learn about class registration and graduation requirements, meet other students, attend an advising session, and register for classes. This program will last all day. We ask that you plan to be on-campus until 4:30pm the day of your TOP. Pre-registration is required. We are excited you are officially joining the Hilltopper family!

For more information or to reserve your TOP date, visit www.wku.edu/top.

We highly encourage families to consider attending one of our Preview Days held on the WKU campus.  Preview Days are a wonderful opportunity for prospective applicants and their families to meet with current Gatton Academy students and their parents, visit our campus, and gain a better understanding of student life at The Gatton Academy. 

Join us for a Spring Preview Day on April 22, 2023. Registration is required via the link below. 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/464621394097.

If registration is closed, email us at academy@wku.edu.

Schedule update: Due to inclement weather, the April 21 game between WKU and FAU was pushed to a doubleheader on April 22.

For more about WKU Softball, visit https://wkusports.com/sports/softball

For more about Hilltopper Baseball, visit https://wkusports.com/sports/baseball

Join us for an exhilarating evening of dance as the WKU Dance Company performs an array of work featuring choreography by WKU dance faculty and nationally acclaimed guest artists. From classical to pop music, light-hearted to abstract themes, audiences of all ages will be intrigued by the skill and artistry displayed through a mix of ballet, jazz, modern, and tap dance.

Adults $16 / Students & Seniors (62+) $12

(Digital concert on Demand available May 5th - 7th, 2023, $12 + fee)

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.

More Information

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.

For more about WKU Softball, visit https://wkusports.com/sports/softball

For more about Hilltopper Baseball, visit https://wkusports.com/sports/baseball

Join us for an exhilarating evening of dance as the WKU Dance Company performs an array of work featuring choreography by WKU dance faculty and nationally acclaimed guest artists. From classical to pop music, light-hearted to abstract themes, audiences of all ages will be intrigued by the skill and artistry displayed through a mix of ballet, jazz, modern, and tap dance.

Adults $16 / Students & Seniors (62+) $12

(Digital concert on Demand available May 5th - 7th, 2023, $12 + fee)

Presented by the WKU Department of Music

WKU Choirs

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.

More Information

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 group exhibition presents the work of all Spring Seniors graduating from WKU Art & Design in the studio and design disciplines.

The Department of Mathematics is hosting a reception honoring the recipients of the PME Award and the Bueker Award and our Graduate Assistants who will be graduating over the summer.

Event starts at 2:00pm with refreshments. Remarks will be at 2:15pm.

For more about WKU Softball, visit https://wkusports.com/sports/softball

Note: This event will begin at 7pm Eastern Daylight Time. 

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/.

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 group exhibition presents the work of all Spring Seniors graduating from WKU Art & Design in the studio and design disciplines.

Note: This event will begin at 6:30pm Eastern Daylight Time.

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/.

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 group exhibition presents the work of all Spring Seniors graduating from WKU Art & Design in the studio and design disciplines.

Student Recital

The Fashion Society and KAOIS Dance Team, LLC are hosting an event full of dancing, pop out performances and music!

Shifting Perspective, A Discussion with Photographer Bell Soto

Join us for a moderated discussion, led by Mr. Howard, with New York-based photographer/director Bell Soto. A native of Peru, Bell uses his film and photography work to raise awareness on social justice in Latin America and the US through organizations like Immigration Equality (US), Minga Peru, and the LGTBQ center of New York City. His print and video work has been published in international publications like Vogue Italia, Vogue Germany, Vogue Japan, Vmagazine, Vman, L’Officiel Hommes and Vanity Fair. 

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

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.

More Information

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 group exhibition presents the work of all Spring Seniors graduating from WKU Art & Design in the studio and design disciplines.

We have an exciting end-of-year event coming up on Thursday, April 27th, 4-6pm, in DSU Nite Class (room 1037). 

Visiting Folklorist Dr. Sheila Bock will be giving a talk on "Grad Cap Traditions: Performing Self, Community, and the Value of Higher Education" (at 5:00). You'll get a whole new perspective on decorated mortarboards after hearing her engaging research, based on her forthcoming book on this topic.

For anyone graduating (or just interested!), we also invite you to an event right before the talk (at 4:00), where you can bring your own grad cap to decorate. Feel free to bring meaningful materials (like special photos, small objects, or fabrics), but we'll also have plenty of fun art supplies provided. Hope to see you there!  

Join the Graduate School at WKU and Military Student Services to learn more about the opportunities available to go beyond your bachelor's degree! You are invited to find out about opportunities for graduate study options, how to apply for admission, and more. These are drop-in/drop-out sessions. You can join the meeting for as long as you prefer.

Please note: This fair is for U.S. military personnel and veterans only. If you are not U.S. military personnel or a veteran, please make plans to attend another fair.

Register at www.wku.edu/graduate/grad

Note: This event will begin at 6:30pm Eastern Daylight Time.

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/.

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.

More Information

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 group exhibition presents the work of all Spring Seniors graduating from WKU Art & Design in the studio and design disciplines.

HIV Testing is a monthly program offered to WKU students for FREE!

Testing is conducted by professional health care providers from Matthew 25 and the Barren River District Health Department. The Rapid HIV Test takes 60 SECONDS to show results, and your results will be completely confidential.

Hope Harbor presents "Take Back the Night": a night of empowerment and awareness against sexual violence. There will be live music, food trucks, a makers market, and children's activities.

The WKU Gender & Women's Studies program is co-sponsoring this event. 

For more about Hilltopper Baseball, visit https://wkusports.com/sports/baseball

Featuring an orchestra and choir, presented by the WKU Department of Music

All Tickets $12, General Admission

Dr. Paul Hondorp, Conductor
Cherubini: Requiem in C

Special premiere:You Shall Know by Dr. Matthew Herma

The students of the WKU Department of Theatre & Dance's Choreography courses present their works in this informal showcase. They will be joined by other projects and emerging choreographers in the program, presenting a variety of different dance genres and inspirations. This informal concert gives our students an opportunity to see their work come to life onstage!

Tickets sold in advance at wku.showare.com or cash only at the door.

Honors Prom formal dance with light refreshments and music, with MHC scholar organizations.

For more information: Racing for A Reason

Saddlebook for online entry

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.

More Information

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 group exhibition presents the work of all Spring Seniors graduating from WKU Art & Design in the studio and design disciplines.

For more information: Racing for A Reason

Saddlebook for online entry

For more about Hilltopper Baseball, visit https://wkusports.com/sports/baseball

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.

More Information

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 group exhibition presents the work of all Spring Seniors graduating from WKU Art & Design in the studio and design disciplines.

For more information: Racing for A Reason

Saddlebook for online entry

For more about Hilltopper Baseball, visit https://wkusports.com/sports/baseball

Enjoy pizza with the MHC team and scholar organizations.