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Friday, October 8th
- Time: All Day
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.
- Time: All Day
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.
- Time: All 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.
- Time: All Day
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.
- Location: WKU Housing Portal | www.wku.edu/housing/portal
- Time: All Day
The WKU Apartments offer premiere, fully furnished two-bedroom and one-bedroom options for students with more than 60 credit hours who desire an apartment experience while living on the Hill.
- Location: Fine Arts Center Colonnades
- Time: 11:30am
The WKU Jazz Band presents a FREE outdoor concert.
- Location: Fine Arts Center 249
- Time: 11:30am - 12:30pm
"Restoration and Tradition: Andy Mill’s Work on the Felts Log House with Ms. Ginny Willoughby"
- Location: FAC 240
- Time: 11:30am - 12:30pm
Folk Studies & Anthropology Brown Bag Lecture
- Location: Virtual
- Time: 12:00pm
WKU Department of Art & Design and AIGA Cincinnati will host a virtual presentation by Jin Kim as part of the 2021-22 InterConnected design lecture series at noon Oct. 8.
This event is free and open to the public. Register online at https://wku.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcrce-hqjkrE9Zbwm4OtJjoxF6U6GX8IP-F
Jin Kim is a lettering artist and illustrator with over seven years of experience working as a designer and art director at multiple design agencies. She is passionate about sharing her experiences on finding your voice as an artist and balancing a life you love. She received her BFA in graphic design and painting at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and spent her first five years of her professional career in Alabama. She recently moved to Atlanta and is pursuing a career as a full-time freelancer. Her lettering and design have been used for Taylor Swift (as part of the ST8MNT team), The Washington Post, Shake Shack, The Telegraph and American Greetings.
WKU, Eastern Kentucky University, Murray State University, Northern Kentucky University, the University of Kentucky and University of Louisville, in partnership with AIGA Louisville, AIGA Cincinnati and AIGA Nashville, are proud to continue InterConnected, a statewide design lecture series, for the 2021–22 academic year. As a collaborative effort across the art and design programs in Kentucky, this interdisciplinary lecture series aims to celebrate the many voices, practices, and philosophies that make up the design community.
- Location: South Lawn
- Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm
There is nothing quite like gathering around a campfire after a long day. Cooking dinner, telling stories, and warming up as night falls. Join ORAC as we teach you the methods for getting your perfect campfire going, with and without firestarter.
- Location: WKU Soccer Complex
- Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
WKU and Old Dominion are the last two Conference USA women's soccer teams left with a perfect record in conference play and that will change on Friday with the two teams squaring off in Bowling Green. The Lady Toppers and the Monarchs are tied in the C-USA East division standings with identical 4-0-0 records in league play.
Admission is free.
For more on WKU Soccer, visit https://wkusports.com/sports/womens-soccer
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