Join us for the 2nd Experiencing Business Speaker Series event featuring John Taft, Vice Chair of Baird.

At 3:45pm, listen as Mr. Taft shares insights from his career in the Houchens Industries Auditorium. 

A reception will follow at 4:30pm in the Baird Lobby.

Join WKU Global staff and student ambassadors for a short introductory presentation on global learning options at WKU. Learn about program types, funding your experience, logging into the WKU Global portal, and searching for program options. 

These sessions are hosted daily on Mondays-Thursdays in HCIC 1001. 

Students interested in becoming a Resident Assistant (RA) at Center Hall are encouraged to attend this information session.

For more about WKU Soccer, visit https://wkusports.com/sports/womens-soccer

October 1 is the deadline to apply for most Winter study abroad/away programs, the Winter World Topper Scholarship Application, and the October cycle of the Benjamin Gilman Scholarship. We want to help you cross the finish line! Join WKU Global and the Office of Scholar Development for a pizza party. Advisors will be available to answer last-minute questions about the application process. 

A celebration of cultures through music, featuring works inspired by Japan, Britain, America, France, Argentina, and beyond. Flutist Emily Curtsinger, runner-up in the WKU Concerto Competition, is the featured soloist.

Tickets are $10 at the door. 

For more information: Kentucky Junior Cattleman's Association

This outdoor event is free.

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

For more information: Kentucky Junior Cattleman's Association

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

For more information: Kentucky Junior Cattleman's Association

For more about WKU Soccer, visit https://wkusports.com/sports/womens-soccer

All WKU offices closed October 5 and October 6 for Fall Break; no classes. 

View the WKU Academic Calendar

All WKU offices closed October 5 and October 6 for Fall Break; no classes. 

View the WKU Academic Calendar

Stop-by for walk-in advising with a Global Learning Advisor to learn about the first steps in planning a study abroad experience. 

Join WKU Global staff and student ambassadors for a short introductory presentation on global learning options at WKU. Learn about program types, funding your experience, logging into the WKU Global portal, and searching for program options. 

These sessions are hosted daily on Mondays-Thursdays in HCIC 1001. 

Join WKU Global staff and student ambassadors for a short introductory presentation on global learning options at WKU. Learn about program types, funding your experience, logging into the WKU Global portal, and searching for program options. 

These sessions are hosted daily on Mondays-Thursdays in HCIC 1001. 

Join the Department of History for this year's Lowell Harrison Distinguished Lecture, "Battle Threads: Clothing as Narratives of the American Civil War" by: Dr. Sarah Jones Weicksel.

Dr. Weicksel is the Executive Director for the American Historical Association.

Game Theme: Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. CT. The matchup with the Bears will be a Black Out at Houchens Industries - L.T. Smith Stadium, and fans are encouraged to wear black to the game. WKU faculty and staff members can claim two free game tickets, two free drinks (bottled water or soda) and two free food items (hot dog or popcorn). WKU will also offer a Community Heroes Ticket Deal, with discounted tickets available for military, first responders, teachers and healthcare workers. 

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

Saturday Campus Tours

For more information: SKTPA

The WKU Student Chapter of the National Dance Education Organization Presents:

Kick the Clock (Fall 2026)

Kick the Clock Dance Festival is a weekend of collaboration where choreographers and movers of all backgrounds and abilities will race against time to create short works of movement to be performed at the festival's conclusion.

Creation process begins Friday, October 9, at 6 PM in GWH.

1 ticket for $3, or 2 for $5

Purchase tickets at wku.showare.com or by contacting the WKU Fine Arts Box Office at 270-745-3121 or boxoffice@wku.edu. No advanced reservations. Cash or Venmo only at door. General admission seating. 

This is a free event! 

Join WKU Global staff and student ambassadors for a short introductory presentation on global learning options at WKU. Learn about program types, funding your experience, logging into the WKU Global portal, and searching for program options. 

These sessions are hosted daily on Mondays-Thursdays in HCIC 1001. 

This competitive juried exhibition showcases a selection of work in a variety of media created by students in the WKU Department of Art & Design.

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

The S.E.A.S. Engineering & Computing Fair  will take place on Tuesday, October 13th on the 1st and 2nd floors of the Engineering and Biological Sciences building (EBS) from 11:00am - 2:00pm CT. 

Over 30 employers will be 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 the fair and find out!

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 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 our next speaker of the semester, Tom Seibold (BS 2016), an Actuarial Director of Medical Cost Trend Analytics at Cigna. Tom will be speaking in COHH 3119 on Tuesday, October 13, at 4:00 PM.

Join WKU Global staff and student ambassadors for a short introductory presentation on global learning options at WKU. Learn about program types, funding your experience, logging into the WKU Global portal, and searching for program options. 

These sessions are hosted daily on Mondays-Thursdays in HCIC 1001. 

Meet one-on-one with a member of the WKU team and get personalized guidance as you plan your next steps. 

Location:

For more information and to register, visit: https://apply.wku.edu/portal/chicago.

This competitive juried exhibition showcases a selection of work in a variety of media created by students in the WKU Department of Art & Design.

Are you looking to network with employers in the construction industry? Are you hoping to gain experience in your desired career field before graduating college? Then this opportunity is just for you!

The SEAS Construction Career Fair will take place on Wednesday, October 14th on the 1st and 2nd floors of the Engineering and Biological Sciences building (EBS) from 11:00am - 2:00pm CT. 

Over 30 employers will be 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 the fair and find out! 

Join the Department of Art & Design for the awards ceremony and reception for the Student Juried Show exhibition!

Stop-by for walk-in advising with a Global Learning Advisor to learn about the first steps in planning a study abroad experience. 

Join WKU Global staff and student ambassadors for a short introductory presentation on global learning options at WKU. Learn about program types, funding your experience, logging into the WKU Global portal, and searching for program options. 

These sessions are hosted daily on Mondays-Thursdays in HCIC 1001. 

This is a free event.

This competitive juried exhibition showcases a selection of work in a variety of media created by students in the WKU Department of Art & Design.

Are you looking to network with employers in the Engineering and Applied Sciences industry? Are you hoping to gain experience in your desired career field before graduating college? Then this opportunity is just for you!

The SEAS All Majors Career Fair will take place on Thursday, October 15th on the 1st and 2nd floors of the Engineering and Biological Sciences building (EBS) from 11:00am - 2:00pm CT. 

Over 30 employers will be 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 the fair and find out!

Join the Potter College of Arts & Letters and the PCAL Dean's Council of Students for their annual Fall Fest!

Join WKU Global staff and student ambassadors for a short introductory presentation on global learning options at WKU. Learn about program types, funding your experience, logging into the WKU Global portal, and searching for program options. 

These sessions are hosted daily on Mondays-Thursdays in HCIC 1001. 

Join The Center for Gifted Studies for a three-part virtual professional learning cohort designed to help educators intentionally differentiate instruction for advanced learners in grades 4-8. Grounded in Strategies for Differentiating Instruction: Best Practices for the Classroom by Julia Link Roberts and Tracy Ford Inman, this cohort combines current research, practical classroom strategies, and collaborative discussion to help participants make differentiation a sustainable part of everyday instruction. The series is designed for educators who are new to differentiation as well as those looking to strengthen their instructional practice.

https://www.wku.edu/gifted/differentiation/index.php

This competitive juried exhibition showcases a selection of work in a variety of media created by students in the WKU Department of Art & Design.

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

Meet people who can help you reach your goals while staying true to yourself. ✨ You’ve heard “it’s who you know" that matters, but how do you find them? Whether linking up with peers or finding a mentor who gets you, we’ve got the scoop on creating meaningful connections that matter.

Learn how to start conversations, drop standout intros, and turn casual chats into lasting opportunities that’ll boost your college experience and beyond!

Not able to attend in person? RSVP in Suitable by the day before this event to receive a Zoom link one hour before the event begins.

For more information, go to https://www.wku.edu/firstgen/get-involved/

Please join President Timothy C. Caboni and the College of Health and Human Services as we celebrate the creation of the CAYA Advancing Research and Community Health Institute and recognize the generosity and longstanding partnership of CAYA Collaborative Care (formerly LifeSkills).

Friday, October 16, 2026
1:00 p.m.

WKU Community Health Sciences Complex
WKU South Campus | 2355 Nashville Road
Bowling Green, Kentucky 

Please respond by Friday, October 9 on WKU Alumni's landing page.

Mathematics Department Meeting

This competitive juried exhibition showcases a selection of work in a variety of media created by students in the WKU Department of Art & Design.

WKU Preview Day

WKU Preview Day is a free open house event that offers a comprehensive look at Western Kentucky University's outstanding academic offerings, student activities, and beautiful campus in Bowling Green, KY. 

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!

Check-in and a campus information fair will begin at 8:30am Central Time at Diddle Arena Entrance 2. Parking will be available in Parking Structure 3 at 1793 Creason Street, Bowling Green, KY 42101. The program welcome will begin at 9:30am Central Time. 

Register and learn more at wku.edu/preview

Super Saturdays encourages students in grades 1 – 6 who are of high ability or have high interest in a topic to pursue their passions outside the regular classroom. Through a minds-on, hands-on approach to learning, students explore and investigate such areas as math, art, science, history, writing, music, and performance under the thoughtful guidance of experienced teachers and in the company of enthusiastic, like-minded peers. Each year, over 1000 students enjoy the benefits of Super Saturdays.

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

This is a free event.

Sign-up is required. Please contact Dr. Audra Jennings at audra.jennings@wku.edu for more information.

This competitive juried exhibition showcases a selection of work in a variety of media created by students in the WKU Department of Art & Design.

More info to come about repertoire and tickets.

This is a free event.

This competitive juried exhibition showcases a selection of work in a variety of media created by students in the WKU Department of Art & Design.

Join WKU Global staff and student ambassadors for a short introductory presentation on global learning options at WKU. Learn about program types, funding your experience, logging into the WKU Global portal, and searching for program options. 

These sessions are hosted daily on Mondays-Thursdays in HCIC 1001. 

Please contact Dr. Mark Berry with questions about this event!

This competitive juried exhibition showcases a selection of work in a variety of media created by students in the WKU Department of Art & Design.

Save the date as we break ground on Phase 1 of Elevate WKU!

Join us on October 20th, 2026 at 10:00am. At the Southern Gateway of campus, a new, roughly 1,000-bed residential complex will rise on the former site of Douglas Keen and Hugh Poland Halls. 

More details at wku.edu/elevate or email special.events@wku.edu 

The project represents Phase 1 of WKU’s comprehensive housing transformation plan, which the university has termed Elevate WKU, made possible through a public-private partnership (P3) with Gilbane. The facility marks a visible step forward in the university’s long-term strategy to modernize residential facilities and elevate the student experience.

Join WKU Global staff and student ambassadors for a short introductory presentation on global learning options at WKU. Learn about program types, funding your experience, logging into the WKU Global portal, and searching for program options. 

These sessions are hosted daily on Mondays-Thursdays in HCIC 1001. 

This competitive juried exhibition showcases a selection of work in a variety of media created by students in the WKU Department of Art & Design.

Join CHHS for a short walk and celebration!

We’ll start at the Big Red Statue in Alumni Plaza and take a walk down the Avenue of Champions to finish on the South Lawn in front of Preston Center.

American College of Sports Medicine Exercise is Medicine® On Campus (EIM-OC) calls upon universities and colleges to promote physical activity as a vital sign of health. EIM-OC encourages faculty, staff and students to work together toward improving the health and well-being of the campus community.

Market on the Avenue is an outdoor pop-up market hosted by the WKU Restaurant Group and WKU Office of Sustainability. Shop fresh produce, baked goods, local handmade goods, food trucks, and more from local vendors!

https://www.wku.edu/sustainability/market_on_the_avenue.php

Stop-by for walk-in advising with a Global Learning Advisor to learn about the first steps in planning a study abroad experience. 

Join WKU Global staff and student ambassadors for a short introductory presentation on global learning options at WKU. Learn about program types, funding your experience, logging into the WKU Global portal, and searching for program options. 

These sessions are hosted daily on Mondays-Thursdays in HCIC 1001. 

This is a free event.

This competitive juried exhibition showcases a selection of work in a variety of media created by students in the WKU Department of Art & Design.

SCK Launch 

This event will bring together students, faculty, and campus partners to highlight the importance of accessibility and inclusion. It’s a wonderful opportunity to connect with resources, explore new ideas, and celebrate the diversity that strengthens our WKU community. 

Interested in the Disney College Program? Join us on Thursday, October 22nd, 2026 to learn more! 

Multiple sessions availabe: 

Table Info Sessions: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, Downing Student Union (DSU) 1st  Floor

Presentation Sessions: 1:00 p.m., 2:30 p.m., & 4:00 p.m, Downing Student Union (DSU) 2nd Floor, Room 2025

Log into Handshake to register and for more details.  

Join WKU Global staff and student ambassadors for a short introductory presentation on global learning options at WKU. Learn about program types, funding your experience, logging into the WKU Global portal, and searching for program options. 

These sessions are hosted daily on Mondays-Thursdays in HCIC 1001. 

For more about WKU Soccer, visit https://wkusports.com/sports/womens-soccer

This is a free event!

This competitive juried exhibition showcases a selection of work in a variety of media created by students in the WKU Department of Art & Design.

SCK Launch 

This is a free event.

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

Daring, provocative, and exuberantly entertaining, Cabaret explores the dark and heady life of Bohemian Berlin as Germany slowly yields to the emerging Third Reich.

Recommended for mature audiences.

Tickets: Adults $20 / All Students $5

Purchase tickets at wku.showare.com or by contacting the WKU Fine Arts Box Office at 270-745-3121 or boxoffice@wku.edu.

This competitive juried exhibition showcases a selection of work in a variety of media created by students in the WKU Department of Art & Design.

Campus Ambassador Summit 

Super Saturdays encourages students in grades 1 – 6 who are of high ability or have high interest in a topic to pursue their passions outside the regular classroom. Through a minds-on, hands-on approach to learning, students explore and investigate such areas as math, art, science, history, writing, music, and performance under the thoughtful guidance of experienced teachers and in the company of enthusiastic, like-minded peers. Each year, over 1000 students enjoy the benefits of Super Saturdays.

We highly encourage families that are considering The Gatton Academy to attend one of our Preview Days held on the WKU campus. The Gatton Academy is a program for gifted and talented juniors and seniors in high school who apply during their sophomore year. Preview Days are a wonderful opportunity for prospective applicants and their families to meet with current Gatton Academy students and their families, visit our campus, and gain a better understanding of student life at The Gatton Academy. 

Join us for an On-Campus Preview Day on October 24, 2026. Registration is required via the link below by October 22. 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://apply.wku.edu/register/gattonpreviewdayoct26

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

This recital is free!

Daring, provocative, and exuberantly entertaining, Cabaret explores the dark and heady life of Bohemian Berlin as Germany slowly yields to the emerging Third Reich.

Recommended for mature audiences.

Tickets: Adults $20 / All Students $5

Purchase tickets at wku.showare.com or by contacting the WKU Fine Arts Box Office at 270-745-3121 or boxoffice@wku.edu.

This competitive juried exhibition showcases a selection of work in a variety of media created by students in the WKU Department of Art & Design.

For more about WKU Soccer, visit https://wkusports.com/sports/womens-soccer

Daring, provocative, and exuberantly entertaining, Cabaret explores the dark and heady life of Bohemian Berlin as Germany slowly yields to the emerging Third Reich.

Recommended for mature audiences.

Tickets: Adults $20 / All Students $5

Purchase tickets at wku.showare.com or by contacting the WKU Fine Arts Box Office at 270-745-3121 or boxoffice@wku.edu.

This is a free event.

This is a free event.

This competitive juried exhibition showcases a selection of work in a variety of media created by students in the WKU Department of Art & Design.

Join WKU Global staff and student ambassadors for a short introductory presentation on global learning options at WKU. Learn about program types, funding your experience, logging into the WKU Global portal, and searching for program options. 

These sessions are hosted daily on Mondays-Thursdays in HCIC 1001. 

Daring, provocative, and exuberantly entertaining, Cabaret explores the dark and heady life of Bohemian Berlin as Germany slowly yields to the emerging Third Reich.

Recommended for mature audiences.

Tickets: Adults $20 / All Students $5

Purchase tickets at wku.showare.com or by contacting the WKU Fine Arts Box Office at 270-745-3121 or boxoffice@wku.edu.

This competitive juried exhibition showcases a selection of work in a variety of media created by students in the WKU Department of Art & Design.

Join WKU Global staff and student ambassadors for a short introductory presentation on global learning options at WKU. Learn about program types, funding your experience, logging into the WKU Global portal, and searching for program options. 

These sessions are hosted daily on Mondays-Thursdays in HCIC 1001. 

Game Theme: Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. CT. The game will be a Red Out, so fans are encouraged to wear red to cheer on the Hilltoppers. It will also be Youth Sports Night, and youth sports teams that purchase group tickets will have the opportunity to take part in a fan tunnel to welcome the Hilltopper Football team onto Feix Field prior to the game. Parents of Big Red's Rascals Kids Club members can receive 50% off tickets to the game, and WKU faculty and staff members can claim two free game tickets, two free drinks (bottled water or soda) and two free food items (hot dog or popcorn). 

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

Daring, provocative, and exuberantly entertaining, Cabaret explores the dark and heady life of Bohemian Berlin as Germany slowly yields to the emerging Third Reich.

Recommended for mature audiences.

Tickets: Adults $20 / All Students $5

Purchase tickets at wku.showare.com or by contacting the WKU Fine Arts Box Office at 270-745-3121 or boxoffice@wku.edu.

This competitive juried exhibition showcases a selection of work in a variety of media created by students in the WKU Department of Art & Design.

Grad Fair is WKU's kickoff to the graduation celebration! While attendance is optional, it's a convenient opportunity to take care of many graduation-related tasks in one place.

Grad Fair is happening on October 28 & 29 between 10am and 6pm in DSU 3023-2025.  

At Grad Fair, you can:

• Pick up your cap & gown (regalia) – Be sure to pre-order from Herff Jones to guarantee availability and sizing.
• Know where to go – Grab your line-up info card with your arrival time and check-in location for Commencement.
• Capture the moment – Take your professional graduation photo. (Dress in business attire or rock your cap & gown!)
• Mark your milestone – Order personalized announcements, class rings, diploma frames, and more from Herff Jones.

Important Notes: 

• The Fall Grad Fair will only provide items for Fall 2026 graduates. A future Grad Fair will be held for Spring 2027 and Summer 2027 graduates.

• Please remember to bring your WKU ID to Grad Fair if you have one.

Learn more at wku.edu/commencement/gradfair

Stop-by for walk-in advising with a Global Learning Advisor to learn about the first steps in planning a study abroad experience. 

Join WKU Global staff and student ambassadors for a short introductory presentation on global learning options at WKU. Learn about program types, funding your experience, logging into the WKU Global portal, and searching for program options. 

These sessions are hosted daily on Mondays-Thursdays in HCIC 1001. 

Please join us for the Gender & Women's Studies annual Genderations Lecture, where we showcase local feminist scholarship and community engagement.

Abstract:

Small Is All: Fractal Patterns: of Feminisms and Rhetorics

Picture a fern: The tiny curled end unfurling from the larger pattern of its fronds is a fractal—a pattern that is the same at every scale. How do we make big change in the world when we often feel small and vulnerable? Through fractals, Dr. Jessi Thomsen
(English) opens a conversation about the small ways we use language and feminisms to contribute to patterns of surviving and thriving. Our collective engagement in feminist rhetorical action scales up to big changes, reaching far beyond us. Small is all.

Jessi Thomsen, PhD, is a teacher-scholar-mentor and an assistant professor of professional writing at WKU. She is curious about the entanglements of
rhetoric and writing with our more-than-human world. Her pups—Janeway and Tendi—supervise her work.

Please contact Dr. Mark Berry with questions about this event! 

This competitive juried exhibition showcases a selection of work in a variety of media created by students in the WKU Department of Art & Design.

Grad Fair is WKU's kickoff to the graduation celebration! While attendance is optional, it's a convenient opportunity to take care of many graduation-related tasks in one place.

Grad Fair is happening on October 28 & 29 between 10am and 6pm in DSU 3023-2025.  

At Grad Fair, you can:

• Pick up your cap & gown (regalia) – Be sure to pre-order from Herff Jones to guarantee availability and sizing.
• Know where to go – Grab your line-up info card with your arrival time and check-in location for Commencement.
• Capture the moment – Take your professional graduation photo. (Dress in business attire or rock your cap & gown!)
• Mark your milestone – Order personalized announcements, class rings, diploma frames, and more from Herff Jones.

Important Notes: 

• The Fall Grad Fair will only provide items for Fall 2026 graduates. A future Grad Fair will be held for Spring 2027 and Summer 2027 graduates.

• Please remember to bring your WKU ID to Grad Fair if you have one.

Learn more at wku.edu/commencement/gradfair

Join WKU Global staff and student ambassadors for a short introductory presentation on global learning options at WKU. Learn about program types, funding your experience, logging into the WKU Global portal, and searching for program options. 

These sessions are hosted daily on Mondays-Thursdays in HCIC 1001. 

This is a free event.

This competitive juried exhibition showcases a selection of work in a variety of media created by students in the WKU Department of Art & Design.

This is a free event.

Romantic Classics

Wagner, Die Meistersingers Overture
Mendelssohn, Trumpet Overture, op. 101
Franck, Symphony in D minor 

Buy Tickets at WKU Showare

This competitive juried exhibition showcases a selection of work in a variety of media created by students in the WKU Department of Art & Design.

Super Saturdays encourages students in grades 1 – 6 who are of high ability or have high interest in a topic to pursue their passions outside the regular classroom. Through a minds-on, hands-on approach to learning, students explore and investigate such areas as math, art, science, history, writing, music, and performance under the thoughtful guidance of experienced teachers and in the company of enthusiastic, like-minded peers. Each year, over 1000 students enjoy the benefits of Super Saturdays.

This is a free event.