Biology

Sullivan University PA and PharmD admissions will be coming to speak with us. Sullivan University PA and PharmD admissions will be coming to speak with us.

Wildlife and Conservation Club Meeting

Doctor-led shadow run over cases with students. 

The Ecology Club is a research-focused group that provides professional experience in ecology, wildlife biology, and natural resources. As a club, we go on outdoor-focused trips (i.e. canoeing, hiking, etc.), but also participate in conservation-related projects such as river and trail cleanups. In addition to this, we also aim to help students in discovering careers and prep for life after college! The club is open to all majors!

The WKU Global Medical Brigades chapter will be heading to Greece for a week long volunteer experience in May of 2023! We are looking forward to making a positive impact on the lives of those within underserved communities. In an effort to maximize the medical attention we are able to assist with, we are looking to gather passionate students from the hill to join us for next years Brigade. We will be providing information about the trip and fundraising ideas. 

Pre- Dental meeting.

KAS is a professional organization for those working in STEM fields as well as all science-majored students. WKU students are extended a free membership and may benefit from the networking, research, collaboration, and more opportunities the organization offers. Students may attend this event to learn more about the benefits of KAS membership as well as to hear from faculty about their own experience as professional working members of the organization. 

Dr. Tejuan Sellars will be coming from Auburn University to speak about admissions. 

Pre-Physician's Assistant Club

The Ecology Club is a research-focused group that provides professional experience in ecology, wildlife biology, and natural resources. As a club, we go on outdoor-focused trips (i.e. canoeing, hiking, etc.), but also participate in conservation-related projects such as river and trail cleanups. In addition to this, we also aim to help students in discovering careers and prep for life after college! The club is open to all majors! 

First Tribeta meeting

Dr. Matthew Buchholz presents "Dynamics of Invasive populations: Ecology and Genetics of an Exotic Deer Species in Texas"

PrePT Club Meeting

University of Kentucky PA school  

Since 2003, WKU has offered a study abroad course in South Africa—African Wildlife Conservation and Management.  In this class, we teach you, HANDS-ON, how to capture, immobilize and translocate wild animals.  YOU are working with wildlife professionals and veterinarians and setting up capture facilities and physically handling the animals. In the past, we’ve worked with giraffe, African buffalo, zebra, eland, impala, greater kudu, blue wildebeest, hartebeest, lion, leopard, hippo, spotted hyena, African porcupine, and of course (because they’re my research animals), local mice and rats!  This year, we’re trying to arrange your participation in a veterinary clinic in a local village as well. COVID halted this course for three years.  However, I was back in South Africa in May, and we’re set and ready to go for May 25, 2023! 

The course may be taken for upper-level credit in Biology (Biol485 or Biol485Honors) or Animal Science, or for graduate credit (Biol485G). You must have already completed an animal-based course such as Biol224 or ANSC140, have good grades, and positive recommendations from people who know your work ethic and personality, such as a boss. You must also be in good health. The students for whom the course is most relevant are pre-veterinary students or those interested in careers working with wildlife or in zoos. The course is best suited for the summer between your 2nd and 3rd or 3rd and 4th years, but recent graduates can take the course as well, with some extra paperwork. 

Wildlife and Conservation Club Meeting

JP Hodnett of the National Park Service will be giving a special seminar entitled "Sharks in the dark at Mammoth Cave National Park" 

MicroClub meeting

Since 2003, WKU has offered a study abroad course in South Africa—African Wildlife Conservation and Management.  In this class, we teach you, HANDS-ON, how to capture, immobilize and translocate wild animals.  YOU are working with wildlife professionals and veterinarians and setting up capture facilities and physically handling the animals. In the past, we’ve worked with giraffe, African buffalo, zebra, eland, impala, greater kudu, blue wildebeest, hartebeest, lion, leopard, hippo, spotted hyena, African porcupine, and of course (because they’re my research animals), local mice and rats!  This year, we’re trying to arrange your participation in a veterinary clinic in a local village as well. COVID halted this course for three years.  However, I was back in South Africa in May, and we’re set and ready to go for May 25, 2023! 

The course may be taken for upper-level credit in Biology (Biol485 or Biol485Honors) or Animal Science, or for graduate credit (Biol485G). You must have already completed an animal-based course such as Biol224 or ANSC140, have good grades, and positive recommendations from people who know your work ethic and personality, such as a boss. You must also be in good health. The students for whom the course is most relevant are pre-veterinary students or those interested in careers working with wildlife or in zoos. The course is best suited for the summer between your 2nd and 3rd or 3rd and 4th years, but recent graduates can take the course as well, with some extra paperwork. 

The Ecology Club is a research-focused group that provides professional experience in ecology, wildlife biology, and natural resources. As a club, we go on outdoor-focused trips (i.e. canoeing, hiking, etc.), but also participate in conservation-related projects such as river and trail cleanups. In addition to this, we also aim to help students in discovering careers and prep for life after college! The club is open to all majors!