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May
Thursday, May 1st
All Day
  • Location: Main Gallery, 2nd Floor FAC
  • Time: All Day

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

9:00am - 4:00pm
  • Location: 1444 Kentucky Street, Bowling Green
  • Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm

Visit the Kentucky Museum to view exhibitions on art, history, and culture from the Commonwealth and across the world. 

Current exhibitions are listed here.

The Museum is open Wednesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For directions and public parking information, please click here.

4:00pm
  • Location: COHH 4123
  • Time: 4:00pm

Pi Mu Epsilon Induction Ceremony

All Day
  • Location: TBA
  • Time: All Day

WKU Film Festival - more information coming soon!

Friday, May 2nd
All Day
  • Location: Main Gallery, 2nd Floor FAC
  • Time: All Day

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

9:00am - 4:00pm
  • Location: 1444 Kentucky Street, Bowling Green
  • Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm

Visit the Kentucky Museum to view exhibitions on art, history, and culture from the Commonwealth and across the world. 

Current exhibitions are listed here.

The Museum is open Wednesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For directions and public parking information, please click here.

All Day
  • Location: TBA
  • Time: All Day

WKU Film Festival - more information coming soon!

6:00pm
  • Location: Nick Denes Field
  • Time: 6:00pm

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

 

6:00pm
  • Location: WKU Softball Complex
  • Time: 6:00pm

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

 

7:30pm
  • Location: Russell H. Miller Theatre
  • Time: 7:30pm

Emerging student choreographers in the Dance Program present their original works in this informal showcase. A variety of dance genres and inspirations are explored in innovative ways. This concert is hosted by the Choreography I course in addition to other student choreography project and featured work by the Visual Media for Dance course. This informal concert gives our students an opportunity to see their work come to life onstage! All tickets are $5. Purchase tickets now on wku.showware.com.

7:30pm
  • Location: Van Meter Auditorium
  • Time: 7:30pm

WKU Choir/Vocal Masterworks

7:30pm - 8:30pm
  • Location: Van Meter Hall
  • Time: 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Repertoire TBA

7:30pm - 9:30pm
  • Location: FAC - FAC 0214
  • Time: 7:30pm - 9:30pm
All Day
  • Location: L.D. Brown Ag Expo Center
  • Time: All Day

For more information: Shetland Miniatures

Saturday, May 3rd
All Day
  • Location: Main Gallery, 2nd Floor FAC
  • Time: All Day

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

9:00am - 4:00pm
  • Location: 1444 Kentucky Street, Bowling Green
  • Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm

Visit the Kentucky Museum to view exhibitions on art, history, and culture from the Commonwealth and across the world. 

Current exhibitions are listed here.

The Museum is open Wednesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For directions and public parking information, please click here.

All Day
  • Location: TBA
  • Time: All Day

WKU Film Festival - more information coming soon!

All Day
  • Location: L.D. Brown Ag Expo Center
  • Time: All Day

For more information: Shetland Miniatures

2:00pm
  • Location: WKU Softball Complex
  • Time: 2:00pm

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

 

4:00pm
  • Location: Nick Denes Field
  • Time: 4:00pm

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

 

Sunday, May 4th
All Day
  • Location: Main Gallery, 2nd Floor FAC
  • Time: All Day

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

All Day
  • Location: L.D. Brown Ag Expo Center
  • Time: All Day

For more information: Shetland Miniatures

1:00pm
  • Location: Nick Denes Field
  • Time: 1:00pm

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

 

1:00pm
  • Location: WKU Softball Complex
  • Time: 1:00pm

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

 

Monday, May 5th
All Day
  • Location: Main Gallery, 2nd Floor FAC
  • Time: All Day

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

5:30pm
  • Location: Somerset Community College, Rogers Commons Community Room
  • Time: 5:30pm

This event occurs at 5:30 p.m. EST.

Family, friends, mentors, and other guests are encouraged to attend. 

This is a brief celebration to honor the second WKU graduating class from WKU in Somerset. 

Each graduate will receive a WKU in Somerset stole which can be worn with their cap & gown at WKU Commencement. 

Dress is business casual – no cap & gown.
Graduates should arrive by 5 p.m. (EST). 

Tuesday, May 6th
All Day
  • Location: Main Gallery, 2nd Floor FAC
  • Time: All Day

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

Wednesday, May 7th
All Day
  • Location: Main Gallery, 2nd Floor FAC
  • Time: All Day

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

9:00am - 4:00pm
  • Location: 1444 Kentucky Street, Bowling Green
  • Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm

Visit the Kentucky Museum to view exhibitions on art, history, and culture from the Commonwealth and across the world. 

Current exhibitions are listed here.

The Museum is open Wednesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For directions and public parking information, please click here.

3:30pm
  • Location: FAC 189
  • Time: 3:30pm

Performer of the Semester

3:30pm - 4:30pm
  • Location: Recital Hall - FAC 189
  • Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Each semester, one musician from each discipline is chosen to perform at the Performer of the Semester recital. The chosen performer has displayed excellent growth and improvement, musicianship, and hard work throughout the semester. 

 

This concert is free and open to the public! 

All Day
  • Location: WKU Softball Complex
  • Time: All Day

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

Thursday, May 8th
All Day
  • Location: Main Gallery, 2nd Floor FAC
  • Time: All Day

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

9:00am - 4:00pm
  • Location: 1444 Kentucky Street, Bowling Green
  • Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm

Visit the Kentucky Museum to view exhibitions on art, history, and culture from the Commonwealth and across the world. 

Current exhibitions are listed here.

The Museum is open Wednesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For directions and public parking information, please click here.

3:45pm - 5:30pm
  • Location: Downing Student Union - 3rd Floor
  • Time: 3:45pm - 5:30pm
 

The Mahurin Honors College invites graduating Honors scholars and their guests to an Open-House Reception on Thursday, May 8, 2025, on the third floor of the Downing Student Union (DSU).

To accommodate all attendees, the event will be divided into two sessions:

  • Ogden College of Science & Engineering (Ogden) and College of Health & Human Services (CHHS) Honors Graduates:
    • Check-in: 4:30 PM
    • Medallion Ceremony: 5:15 PM
  • Potter College of Arts & Letters (PCAL), Gordon Ford College of Business (GFCB), and College of Education & Behavioral Sciences (CEBS) Honors Graduates:
    • Check-in: 3:45 PM
    • Medallion Ceremony: 4:30 PM

At check-in, Honors graduates will receive a special graduation gift, followed by a brief medallion ceremony in recognition of their achievements.

We look forward to celebrating this milestone with you and your loved ones!

Friday, May 9th
All Day
  • Location: Main Gallery, 2nd Floor FAC
  • Time: All Day

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

9:00am - 4:00pm
  • Location: 1444 Kentucky Street, Bowling Green
  • Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm

Visit the Kentucky Museum to view exhibitions on art, history, and culture from the Commonwealth and across the world. 

Current exhibitions are listed here.

The Museum is open Wednesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For directions and public parking information, please click here.

6:00pm
  • Time: 6:00pm

All residence halls close and residents must checkout of their rooms. 

Move Out Instructions

 
Saturday, May 10th
9:00am - 4:00pm
  • Location: 1444 Kentucky Street, Bowling Green
  • Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm

Visit the Kentucky Museum to view exhibitions on art, history, and culture from the Commonwealth and across the world. 

Current exhibitions are listed here.

The Museum is open Wednesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For directions and public parking information, please click here.

Wednesday, May 14th
9:00am - 4:00pm
  • Location: 1444 Kentucky Street, Bowling Green
  • Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm

Visit the Kentucky Museum to view exhibitions on art, history, and culture from the Commonwealth and across the world. 

Current exhibitions are listed here.

The Museum is open Wednesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For directions and public parking information, please click here.

Thursday, May 15th
9:00am - 4:00pm
  • Location: 1444 Kentucky Street, Bowling Green
  • Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm

Visit the Kentucky Museum to view exhibitions on art, history, and culture from the Commonwealth and across the world. 

Current exhibitions are listed here.

The Museum is open Wednesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For directions and public parking information, please click here.

3:30pm - 6:00pm
  • Location: DSU - DSU 2081
  • Time: 3:30pm - 6:00pm
6:00pm
  • Location: Nick Denes Field
  • Time: 6:00pm

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

 

Friday, May 16th
9:00am - 4:00pm
  • Location: 1444 Kentucky Street, Bowling Green
  • Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm

Visit the Kentucky Museum to view exhibitions on art, history, and culture from the Commonwealth and across the world. 

Current exhibitions are listed here.

The Museum is open Wednesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For directions and public parking information, please click here.

4:00pm
  • Location: Nick Denes Field
  • Time: 4:00pm

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

 

Saturday, May 17th
9:00am - 4:00pm
  • Location: 1444 Kentucky Street, Bowling Green
  • Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm

Visit the Kentucky Museum to view exhibitions on art, history, and culture from the Commonwealth and across the world. 

Current exhibitions are listed here.

The Museum is open Wednesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For directions and public parking information, please click here.

10:30am
  • Location: L.D. Brown Ag Expo Center Main Arena
  • Time: 10:30am

For more information: SKTPA

1:00pm
  • Location: Nick Denes Field
  • Time: 1:00pm

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

 

Wednesday, May 21st
9:00am - 4:00pm
  • Location: 1444 Kentucky Street, Bowling Green
  • Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm

Visit the Kentucky Museum to view exhibitions on art, history, and culture from the Commonwealth and across the world. 

Current exhibitions are listed here.

The Museum is open Wednesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For directions and public parking information, please click here.

Thursday, May 22nd
9:00am - 4:00pm
  • Location: 1444 Kentucky Street, Bowling Green
  • Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm

Visit the Kentucky Museum to view exhibitions on art, history, and culture from the Commonwealth and across the world. 

Current exhibitions are listed here.

The Museum is open Wednesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For directions and public parking information, please click here.

Friday, May 23rd
9:00am - 4:00pm
  • Location: 1444 Kentucky Street, Bowling Green
  • Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm

Visit the Kentucky Museum to view exhibitions on art, history, and culture from the Commonwealth and across the world. 

Current exhibitions are listed here.

The Museum is open Wednesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For directions and public parking information, please click here.

6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Location: Diddle Arena
  • Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Warren County Public Schools' spring 2025 graduation ceremonies begin Friday, May 23, with Greenwood High School at 6 p.m. and continue Saturday, May 24, with Warren East High School, 9 a.m.; Lighthouse/Beacon/GEO International, noon; Warren Central High School, 4 p.m.; and South Warren High School, 7 p.m.

All Day
  • Time: All Day

The Talent Identification Program of Kentucky (TIP-KYSM) offers above-level testing to assess where students are academically so educators and families can help guide students to relevant resources, appropriate enrichment programming, and other services that will challenge and encourage growth. 

Learn More Here: https://www.wku.edu/gifted/tipky/index.php

Saturday, May 24th
9:00am - 4:00pm
  • Location: 1444 Kentucky Street, Bowling Green
  • Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm

Visit the Kentucky Museum to view exhibitions on art, history, and culture from the Commonwealth and across the world. 

Current exhibitions are listed here.

The Museum is open Wednesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For directions and public parking information, please click here.

9:00am - 9:00pm
  • Location: Diddle Arena
  • Time: 9:00am - 9:00pm

Warren County Public Schools' spring 2025 graduation ceremonies begin Friday, May 23, with Greenwood High School at 6 p.m. and continue Saturday, May 24, with Warren East High School, 9 a.m.; Lighthouse/Beacon/GEO International, noon; Warren Central High School, 4 p.m.; and South Warren High School, 7 p.m.

Sunday, May 25th
All Day
  • Time: All Day

The National STEM Scholar Program works to inspire the creativity and passion of middle school science teachers, ten of whom will be selected for this prestigious program. . Applicants must be teachers from the United States who teach science classes a majority of the day in grades 6, 7, and/or 8 and have at least two years of previous experience teaching science.

Learn More Here: https://www.wku.edu/gifted/nss/index.php

Monday, May 26th
All Day
  • Time: All Day

The National STEM Scholar Program works to inspire the creativity and passion of middle school science teachers, ten of whom will be selected for this prestigious program. . Applicants must be teachers from the United States who teach science classes a majority of the day in grades 6, 7, and/or 8 and have at least two years of previous experience teaching science.

Learn More Here: https://www.wku.edu/gifted/nss/index.php

Tuesday, May 27th
All Day
  • Time: All Day

The National STEM Scholar Program works to inspire the creativity and passion of middle school science teachers, ten of whom will be selected for this prestigious program. . Applicants must be teachers from the United States who teach science classes a majority of the day in grades 6, 7, and/or 8 and have at least two years of previous experience teaching science.

Learn More Here: https://www.wku.edu/gifted/nss/index.php

Wednesday, May 28th
All Day
  • Time: All Day

The National STEM Scholar Program works to inspire the creativity and passion of middle school science teachers, ten of whom will be selected for this prestigious program. . Applicants must be teachers from the United States who teach science classes a majority of the day in grades 6, 7, and/or 8 and have at least two years of previous experience teaching science.

Learn More Here: https://www.wku.edu/gifted/nss/index.php

9:00am - 4:00pm
  • Location: 1444 Kentucky Street, Bowling Green
  • Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm

Visit the Kentucky Museum to view exhibitions on art, history, and culture from the Commonwealth and across the world. 

Current exhibitions are listed here.

The Museum is open Wednesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For directions and public parking information, please click here.

Thursday, May 29th
All Day
  • Time: All Day

The National STEM Scholar Program works to inspire the creativity and passion of middle school science teachers, ten of whom will be selected for this prestigious program. . Applicants must be teachers from the United States who teach science classes a majority of the day in grades 6, 7, and/or 8 and have at least two years of previous experience teaching science.

Learn More Here: https://www.wku.edu/gifted/nss/index.php

9:00am - 4:00pm
  • Location: 1444 Kentucky Street, Bowling Green
  • Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm

Visit the Kentucky Museum to view exhibitions on art, history, and culture from the Commonwealth and across the world. 

Current exhibitions are listed here.

The Museum is open Wednesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For directions and public parking information, please click here.

Friday, May 30th
All Day
  • Time: All Day

The National STEM Scholar Program works to inspire the creativity and passion of middle school science teachers, ten of whom will be selected for this prestigious program. . Applicants must be teachers from the United States who teach science classes a majority of the day in grades 6, 7, and/or 8 and have at least two years of previous experience teaching science.

Learn More Here: https://www.wku.edu/gifted/nss/index.php

9:00am - 4:00pm
  • Location: 1444 Kentucky Street, Bowling Green
  • Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm

Visit the Kentucky Museum to view exhibitions on art, history, and culture from the Commonwealth and across the world. 

Current exhibitions are listed here.

The Museum is open Wednesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For directions and public parking information, please click here.

Saturday, May 31st
All Day
  • Time: All Day

The National STEM Scholar Program works to inspire the creativity and passion of middle school science teachers, ten of whom will be selected for this prestigious program. . Applicants must be teachers from the United States who teach science classes a majority of the day in grades 6, 7, and/or 8 and have at least two years of previous experience teaching science.

Learn More Here: https://www.wku.edu/gifted/nss/index.php

9:00am - 4:00pm
  • Location: 1444 Kentucky Street, Bowling Green
  • Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm

Visit the Kentucky Museum to view exhibitions on art, history, and culture from the Commonwealth and across the world. 

Current exhibitions are listed here.

The Museum is open Wednesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For directions and public parking information, please click here.

 Last Modified 8/10/18