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In politics, the old adage “having a seat at the table” is often used to refer to those in positions of power, influence and policy making. This poster exhibit highlights a few of the women who have held political office and had “a seat at the table” in decision making for the Commonwealth.

This exhibit tells the stories of freshmen year from participants in a student success intiative, WKU Freshmen Guided Pathway (FGP). This cohort of first-time, full-time students who graduated from one of five high schools in Warren County represent the typical WKU freshman in terms of academic achievement prior to admission and their demographic makeup.

FGP assists students as they negotiate the often difficult affective and academic shifts between high school and college. Learn more about the program in this exhibit, presented by the Kelly M. Burch Institute for Transformative Practices in Higher Education, Office of Strategic Communications and Marketing, the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences, the WKU Center for Literacy, and the Kentucky Museum.

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. 

This exhibit traces the history of Kentucky women in politics and political activism, featuring artifacts from the Rather-Westerman Collection and the America United/Divided project. 

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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The Department of Art and Design Presents: Spring 2022 BFA Exhibitions

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

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

There will be performances by talented PCAL students on a stage in the square. It will be held on April 9th, 2022 from 2-5 at Fountain Square Park. Department table setup will begin at 1. T-shirts and fun activities such as face painting and an egg hunt for kids! bridget.beavin179@topper.wku.edu. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask!

Come join the fun at PCAL's Spring Forward Festival! The event is free and open to the public and will include an egg hunt for children ages 10 and below, face painting, a photobooth, performances by WKU students, a meet and greet with the academic units of the Potter College of Arts & Letters, and more! We encourage guests to bring a chair or blanket to enjoy the performances and bring their own basket for the egg hunt.

Find out more here: PCAL Spring Forward Festival

This event will be cancelled in the event of inclement weather. Please check Potter College of Arts and Letters on Facebook or Instagram for event updates.