WKU Events

Varied Community Group Printmaking Exhibition

Student Juried Show

The Kentucky Museum will host the Fall Exhibition for ArtWorks, Inc. members. Details will be announced soon on ArtWorks' website.

Additionally, the Museum will serve as a host venue for ArtWorks and World's Greatest Studio Tour members during the WGST Weekend on November 4 and 5, 2023. ArtWorks members can learn more here.

President Timothy C. Caboni invites all WKU Faculty and Staff to a special appreciation reception at the Colonnade (outside the Fine Arts Center) on Wednesday, November 1 at 2:30 p.m. Together, faculty and staff will enjoy an assortment of fall treats and apple cider, while celebrating the extraordinatory work in recruitment and retention and the Hilltopper Family. 

10 Years Beyond the Hill: Perspectives from 4 Alumni

WKU Global is thrilled to invite YOU to participate in the Global Learning Symposium, an exciting event where you can share your international experiences, insights, and perspectives. 

Event Details

• November 14, 2023
• Honors College & International Center (HCIC), 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Student Juried Show

The Kentucky Museum will host the Fall Exhibition for ArtWorks, Inc. members. Details will be announced soon on ArtWorks' website.

Additionally, the Museum will serve as a host venue for ArtWorks and World's Greatest Studio Tour members during the WGST Weekend on November 4 and 5, 2023. ArtWorks members can learn more here.

Is the end of the semester stressing you out? It's time to STRESS SQUASH! 

Join WKU Housing & Residence Life for the annual Stress Squash, smashing the season's leftover pumpkins with a mallet. 

More information coming soon! 

This film is a personal exploration that will tell a richly archival, thought-provoking story that gives voice to the insights and experiences of Beulah Mae Mitchell, the aunt of the Los Angeles-based filmmaker, who spent 45-years working at Mattel.

Upon Mattel’s 1980 release of Black Barbie, the film turns to the intergenerational impact the doll had. Discussing how the absence of black images in the “social mirror” left Black girls with little other than White subjects for self-reflection and self-projection. Beulah Mae Mitchell and other Black women in the film talk about their own, complex, varied experience of not seeing themselves represented, and how Black Barbie’s transformative arrival affected them personally.

Free tickets are available at capitolbg.org.

Student Juried Show

The Kentucky Museum will host the Fall Exhibition for ArtWorks, Inc. members. Details will be announced soon on ArtWorks' website.

Additionally, the Museum will serve as a host venue for ArtWorks and World's Greatest Studio Tour members during the WGST Weekend on November 4 and 5, 2023. ArtWorks members can learn more here.

World’s Greatest Studio Tour

A compilation of student works.

Are you looking to network with employers in physical therapy and healthcare industries? Are you hoping to gain experience in your desired career field before graduating college? Then this opportunity is just for you!

There will be 25 employers coming to WKU's Bowling Green campus, and they want to meet YOU! These employers will be expressing opportunities within their companies, such as networking events, internships, part-time/full-time jobs, and more. Why not take advantage of this free opportunity to showcase yourself in a positive light! So come on out and show them what you have to offer!  
 
Want to know how you can stand out from others? Register for this event and find out! Log into Handshake for more details. If you don’t have a Handshake account, sign up here for free.

For more about WKU Volleyball, visit https://wkusports.com/sports/womens-volleyball

WKU Choral Society

Are you interested in helping students at WKU? Do you want to make an impact on campus and in your hall? Do you want to build your resume, learn new leadership skills, and earn a paycheck and a full housing scholarship (private room) right from your on-campus home?

Student Juried Show

The Kentucky Museum will host the Fall Exhibition for ArtWorks, Inc. members. Details will be announced soon on ArtWorks' website.

Additionally, the Museum will serve as a host venue for ArtWorks and World's Greatest Studio Tour members during the WGST Weekend on November 4 and 5, 2023. ArtWorks members can learn more here.

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 an On-Campus Preview Day on November 4, 2023. Registration is required via the link below by November 1. If the registration deadline has passed, but you would still like to attend, email us at academy@wku.edu or call 270-745-6565. 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/670905645847.

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

For more about WKU Volleyball, visit https://wkusports.com/sports/womens-volleyball

The World's Greatest Studio Tour will celebrate its 27th year. Bowling Green and area artists invite you into their studios to view their art, discuss their processes, and watch demonstrations during this free event!

Hours: 

Saturday, November 4 from 10 am to 5pm

Sunday November 5, 2023 from 1pm to 5pm

The annual World’s Greatest Studio Tour is designed to allow the public to meet our area’s leading artists, talk with them one-on-one, and see exciting new works of art. It is also an opportunity to do holiday shopping and find unique, one of a kind gifts of original art.

This year, there are more than ten stops and 40 artists on the tour. Studios are located throughout the Bowling Green and Warren County area. This year, the Kentucky Museum is hosting members of Artworks, a local arts organization, who will have work on display and for sale throughout the building, along with metalworking demonstrations by the Kentucky Forge Council. A map of studio locations is available online:  worldsgreateststudiotour.com. All art media are featured on the tour including painting, metalwork, jewelry, fiber, woodwork, pottery, and more!

The Museum will also have a booth of products related to their collections, with all proceeds benefitting their Collections Conservation fund. Information regarding Museum memberships and the Adopt-an-Artifact program will also be available. 

GIVEAWAY: Sign up for the Museum's monthly e-newsletter and be entered to win a $100 gift card to Blick Art Materials!

Invite friends, plan a route and see what area artists have to show this year! The World’s Greatest Studio Tour:  It only happens once a year and it only happens here!

The Museum will be open to the public with free admission for those wishing to see current exhibitions.

More information here.

Student Juried Show

World’s Greatest Studio Tour

The World's Greatest Studio Tour will celebrate its 27th year. Bowling Green and area artists invite you into their studios to view their art, discuss their processes, and watch demonstrations during this free event!

Hours: 

Saturday, November 4 from 10 am to 5pm

Sunday November 5, 2023 from 1pm to 5pm

The annual World’s Greatest Studio Tour is designed to allow the public to meet our area’s leading artists, talk with them one-on-one, and see exciting new works of art. It is also an opportunity to do holiday shopping and find unique, one of a kind gifts of original art.

This year, there are more than ten stops and 40 artists on the tour. Studios are located throughout the Bowling Green and Warren County area. This year, the Kentucky Museum is hosting members of Artworks, a local arts organization, who will have work on display and for sale throughout the building, along with metalworking demonstrations by the Kentucky Forge Council. A map of studio locations is available online:  worldsgreateststudiotour.com. All art media are featured on the tour including painting, metalwork, jewelry, fiber, woodwork, pottery, and more!

The Museum will also have a booth of products related to their collections, with all proceeds benefitting their Collections Conservation fund. Information regarding Museum memberships and the Adopt-an-Artifact program will also be available. 

GIVEAWAY: Sign up for the Museum's monthly e-newsletter and be entered to win a $100 gift card to Blick Art Materials!

Invite friends, plan a route and see what area artists have to show this year! The World’s Greatest Studio Tour:  It only happens once a year and it only happens here!

The Museum will be open to the public with free admission for those wishing to see current exhibitions.

More information here.

Student Juried Show

For more about Lady Topper Basketball, visit https://wkusports.com/sports/womens-basketball

The Hilltoppers open the 2023-24 season.

For information on Hilltopper Basketball, visit https://wkusports.com/sports/mens-basketball

Student Juried Show

Join the MHC Alumni Ambassadors as MHC '10 alum and current WKU professor Dr. Joseph Marquardt shares about his experience as a scholar and what it is like to return to WKU as faculty. Light refreshments will be served at the event.

Student Juried Show

The Kentucky Museum will host the Fall Exhibition for ArtWorks, Inc. members. Details will be announced soon on ArtWorks' website.

Additionally, the Museum will serve as a host venue for ArtWorks and World's Greatest Studio Tour members during the WGST Weekend on November 4 and 5, 2023. ArtWorks members can learn more here.

Don't miss the Holley Internship Fair on Nov 8!

Sign up early for interviews here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2024HolleyInternship

Join WKU Global advisors to discuss the process for earning transfer credit while on a global learning program. 

Our theme for the National F1rst Gen Day Celebration is: Desserts & Degrees!  Enjoy a sweet treat and learn how to excel as a first-generation Hilltopper!
This event is part of the Make It Count (MIC) series. Attendance will count toward the scholarship drawing opportunity.  See the webpage for more details.

https://www.wku.edu/firstgen/students/index.php

We’re trying to reenergize and reorganize the WKU Math Club this semester!

The WKU Math Club exists to provide a social outlet for math lovers, likers, and non-haters. In the past we’ve organized game nights, trivia contests, movie nights, origami folding sessions, and other fun activities that are related (at least tangentially) to mathematics. 

But we want the club to be whatever YOU want it to be!!  If you are interested in being a part of a newly revitalized WKU Math Club, please join us for an organizational, brainstorming, and planning meeting on Wednesday, November 8 at 5:00 p.m. in COHH 4123. We will have FREE PIZZA and other snacks. 

If you have any questions or comments, please let me know!

This is an informational presentation about a paid Summer internship with the Army ROTC. Pizza will be provided. Please RSVP by call/text to 270-454-1765 or email Brandon.smith@wku.edu 

Panel discussion with WKU historians Dr. David Lee, University Historian; Dr. Kate Brown, Associate Professor, History; Dr. Jennifer Hanley, Associate Professor History; and Dr. Marko Dumančić, Director, Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning. The past has always been subject to interpretation discussion and reinterpretation. However, for many, history was often presented to students as a singular agreed upon narrative. Today, most historians agree that history should be studied from a multi-perspective approach. Join panelists in an exploration of how history has been, is currently, and might be, taught in the future.

WKU Jazz Band to play at The Capitol - 416 E Main Ave, Bowling Green, KY 42101

Student Juried Show

The Kentucky Museum will host the Fall Exhibition for ArtWorks, Inc. members. Details will be announced soon on ArtWorks' website.

Additionally, the Museum will serve as a host venue for ArtWorks and World's Greatest Studio Tour members during the WGST Weekend on November 4 and 5, 2023. ArtWorks members can learn more here.

Presented by Franklin Bank & Trust Company.
Celebrating the outstanding achievements of our esteemed alumni and dedicated benefactors. 

alumni.wku.edu/homecoming

WKU Forensics is excited to announce the Meet the Team Showcase with a range of performances in interpretation events, public address, limited preparation and debate.  Come get to know the members of the WKU Forensics Team. 

wku.edu/forensics 

The Eta Zeta Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., will host “Gaming Through It,” an event promoting mental health in Black men, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. November 9 in Downing Student Union’s Recreation Room.

In addition to gaming, the event will feature a guest speaker discussing the significance of mental health in Black men and a student panel of NPHC fraternity representatives speaking on their own personal experiences. The chapter also is selling tickets for a PlayStation 5 that will be given away at the event.

More information

Student Juried Show

The Kentucky Museum will host the Fall Exhibition for ArtWorks, Inc. members. Details will be announced soon on ArtWorks' website.

Additionally, the Museum will serve as a host venue for ArtWorks and World's Greatest Studio Tour members during the WGST Weekend on November 4 and 5, 2023. ArtWorks members can learn more here.

WKU will celebrate the groundbreaking of the new Hilltopper Fieldhouse and Press Box on Friday, November 10 at 10 a.m.

More: Renderings; Hilltopper Fieldhouse & Press Box

Email special.events@wku.edu@wku.edu if you plan to attend.

WKU will observe Veterans Day at 11 a.m. Friday (Nov. 10) with a wreath-laying ceremony at Downing Student Union, room 3020, followed by the ROTC Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.

The Veterans Day ceremony will include remarks from WKU President Timothy C. Caboni.

 Fundraiser for Junior Achievement!
A short program including message from the Mayor, Judge Executive, and WKU President!

alumni.wku.edu/homecoming

Student Recital feat. different music students 

The ROTC Hall of Fame Induction will begin at noon in Diddle Arena’s Stansbury Concourse. The 2023 ROTC Hall of Fame Inductee is LTC John N. Vititoe.

At 2 p.m., the Department of Military Science and Leadership will host a ribbon cutting for its new office at Diddle Arena, room 2027. 

CANCELLED

Typically reserved for WKU classes, our Close Study of Collections sessions offer a deep dive into the stories of Kentuckians held within the Kentucky Museum. Guests get up-close-and-personal with artifacts, hearing from Collections Curator/Registrar Sandy Staebell about each artifacts' unique journey to the Museum and how it reveals the lives of individual Kentuckians.

For "Big Red, White, and Blue," we invite up to 30 WKU alumni to attend a special Close Study of World War I/II Collections - hearing stories of WKU's own brave veterans and seeing, up close, the objects and ephemera that memorialize their service and evidence Kentuckians' participation in the World Wars. 

Learn more here.

Enjoy the Fountain Row entertainment district and performance by DJ Shay while you await the Homecoming Parade’s arrival at Fountain Square. Merchants and businesses will be decorated for Homecoming, and you can vote for your favorite!

Starting at the steps of Cherry Hall down College Street to Fountain Square. Campus and community come together to celebrate our veterans and the WKU Spirit!
Stick around afterwards for the pep rally, Big Red's Roar, Emcee'd by DJ Shay!

Student Juried Show

The Kentucky Museum will host the Fall Exhibition for ArtWorks, Inc. members. Details will be announced soon on ArtWorks' website.

Additionally, the Museum will serve as a host venue for ArtWorks and World's Greatest Studio Tour members during the WGST Weekend on November 4 and 5, 2023. ArtWorks members can learn more here.

WKU Agriculture Alumni Brunch

Saturday, November 11, 2023
9:00 AM
L.D. Brown Agriculture Exposition Center

Join us for this annual event as the Ag Department engages alumni during homecoming. Directory of KY Agriculture Policy will be speaking followed by brunch and a silent auction.

Support the Agriculture Alumni Chapter by joining the WKU Alumni Association!
By using this link 100% of your membership gift supports the Agriculture Alumni Chapter.

Follow us on Facebook!

For registration: Register here

Celebrate on South Lawn as campus organizations come together in celebration of Big Red, White and Blue before the big game!

The Hilltoppers host C-USA opponent New Mexico State in the 2023 Homecoming game.

The game will appear on ESPN Platforms, which are subject to a 12-day selection window, and kickoff time is subject to change based upon television placement.

For more about WKU Football, visit https://wkusports.com/sports/football

WKU's 2023 Homecoming Game against New Mexico State!

 https://wkusports.com/sports/tickets

Student Recital - Hannah Kabrick featuring Dr. Rebecca Golub on piano

Student Juried Show

Faculty Artist Series - WKU Brass Quintet

Trombone Studio Recital - prof. Jefferson Tunks

Student Juried Show

For more about Lady Topper Basketball, visit https://wkusports.com/sports/womens-basketball

Join the School of Media & Communication as they host their annual COMM Bon. Snack on s'mores and spend time with friends around a huge bonfire!

Student Juried Show

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

Celebration of students' engagement with global learning. Students will be sharing short presentations about their insights and perspectives from their experiences in Spain, South Korea, Taiwan & Semester at Sea. Attend to learn more about the opportunities out there and gain inspiration for your own global learning adventure. Additionally, vote on a entries to the photo contest.

Come & go to the event when it works for you! 

Learn about the world from your fellow students! WKU undergraduate and graduate students will present about global topics, from culture to language to geopolitics and more.

Student Juried Show

The Kentucky Museum will host the Fall Exhibition for ArtWorks, Inc. members. Details will be announced soon on ArtWorks' website.

Additionally, the Museum will serve as a host venue for ArtWorks and World's Greatest Studio Tour members during the WGST Weekend on November 4 and 5, 2023. ArtWorks members can learn more here.

Join us for food, drinks, and college information. 

31 arehouse Street, Bldg. 65 Room 202

Fort Knox, KY 40121

Are you looking to network with employers in all types of industries? Are you hoping to gain experience in your desired career field before graduating college? Then this opportunity is just for you!

There will be 70+ employers coming to WKU's Bowling Green campus, and they want to meet YOU! These employers will be expressing opportunities within their companies, such as networking events, internships, part-time/full-time jobs, and more. Why not take advantage of this free opportunity to showcase yourself in a positive light! So come on out and show them what you have to offer!  
 
Want to know how you can stand out from others? Register for this event and find out! Log into Handshake for more details. If you don’t have a Handshake account, sign up here for free.

recital given by Scott Sutherland

Student Juried Show

The Kentucky Museum will host the Fall Exhibition for ArtWorks, Inc. members. Details will be announced soon on ArtWorks' website.

Additionally, the Museum will serve as a host venue for ArtWorks and World's Greatest Studio Tour members during the WGST Weekend on November 4 and 5, 2023. ArtWorks members can learn more here.

At this mental health awareness event, students have the opportunity to make free glitter jars, participate in rock painting & coloring pages, write on the Word of Affirmation banner, receive free food/drinks, and interact with campus partners with mental health resources (The Counseling Center, Student Financial Assistance, and Hilltopper Nutrition). 

Thursday, November 16, 1-3 PM, DSU Courtyard/Centennial Mall 

Hosted by WKU Housing & Residence Life 

Monthly Mathematics Department meeting

Join the MHC Scholars of Color in celebrating food and culture! Sign up to bring a dish that means something to you culturally and enjoy food from other MHC scholars. Make sure to sign up via the short online form by November 10.

John Martin guitar ensemble

Growing up, Frankie Gonzales-Wolfe learned to be a fighter, but never imagined having a chance to make history as the first openly elected transgender official in Texas. Unfolding amidst an onslaught of trans legal attacks, A Run for More immerses viewers on Frankie’s journey as she finds her voice, questions her relationship to community, and tries to win an election.

Free tickets are available at capitolbg.org.

Fall 2023 BFA Thesis Exhibition

Student Juried Show

The Kentucky Museum will host the Fall Exhibition for ArtWorks, Inc. members. Details will be announced soon on ArtWorks' website.

Additionally, the Museum will serve as a host venue for ArtWorks and World's Greatest Studio Tour members during the WGST Weekend on November 4 and 5, 2023. ArtWorks members can learn more here.

Fall 2023 BFA Thesis Exhibition

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

Register online at https://www.wku.edu/headforthehill/

Student Recital @ RH

WKU Military Student Services & The Office of Scholar Development
present an Informational Q&A Session for Military Students

Personal experiences from multiple Gilman Scholars and military students

Topics Covered:
Financial Resources for Study Abroad
How the Gilman Scholarship Program helps students Study Abroad including:
- Student Veterans
- Military Dependents
- Stem Majors
- Etc.

WKU Symphonic Band

For all information about the 43rd Annual WKU Math Symposium, visit here:

https://www.wku.edu/math/symposium2023.php

Student Juried Show

The Kentucky Museum will host the Fall Exhibition for ArtWorks, Inc. members. Details will be announced soon on ArtWorks' website.

Additionally, the Museum will serve as a host venue for ArtWorks and World's Greatest Studio Tour members during the WGST Weekend on November 4 and 5, 2023. ArtWorks members can learn more here.

Fall 2023 BFA Thesis Exhibition

Pre-Departure Orientation led by WKU Global for all students participating in study abroad programs for Winter and Spring terms. More info HERE. 

The Hilltoppers host C-USA opponent Sam Houston State for senior day, the final home game of the 2023 season.

• Event parking/traffic
• Parking Lot Closings
• Tailgating Map
• Reserved Parking Map
• WKU vs. Sam Houston preview

For more about WKU Football, visit https://wkusports.com/sports/football

For information on Hilltopper Basketball, visit https://wkusports.com/sports/mens-basketball

Student Juried Show

Fall 2023 BFA Thesis Exhibition

Trumpet Studio Recital

Fall 2023 BFA Thesis Exhibition

Enjoy a Thanksgiving meal sponsored by WKU Global! 

Fall 2023 BFA Thesis Exhibition

For more about Lady Topper Basketball, visit https://wkusports.com/sports/womens-basketball

Fall 2023 BFA Thesis Exhibition

WKU offices closed for Thanksgiving Holiday

Academic Calendar

Fall 2023 BFA Thesis Exhibition

WKU offices closed for Thanksgiving Holiday

Academic Calendar

Fall 2023 BFA Thesis Exhibition

WKU offices closed for Thanksgiving Holiday

Academic Calendar

Fall 2023 BFA Thesis Exhibition

Fall 2023 BFA Thesis Exhibition

Residence Halls reopen from Thanksgiving Break

Fall 2023 BFA Thesis Exhibition

Have you ever wondered what some of the benefits are to studying mathematics at WKU? Are you unsure of what to do after graduation? A great resource for answers to these questions are the people who have been in your shoes before! In the monthly Pi Mu Epsilon Math Alumni Speaker Series (PME MASS), WKU Mathematics alumni speak about their career paths and how studying mathematics at WKU has been beneficial to them. Each event ends with a Q&A session.

We are pleased to announce this month’s speaker, Jennifer Chapman, the Associate Director of Technology Solutions at Humana Inc. Jennifer will be speaking to us via Zoom from Louisville on Tuesday, November 28, at 4:00 PM. You have the option of joining us in person (in COHH 2117, where light refreshments will be served) or via Zoom (https://wku.zoom.us/j/94432958915). See picture below and attached PDF for more information!

A compilation of student works.

For information on Hilltopper Basketball, visit https://wkusports.com/sports/mens-basketball

Join us on Thursday, November 30th at 9:35 AM in Grise Hall 235 for the Hays Watkins Guest CEO Lecture Series featuring William C. Carstanjen, CEO of Churchill Downs.

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We are having everyone bring safe snacks and a Christmas movie night. It will be super laidback and fun. We would like everyone to rsvp if possible so we can get a headcount. 

https://www.instagram.com/wku_safe/