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- WKU News
- Tuesday, September 15th, 2026
Here is a listing of WKU events for Tuesday, September 15 through Saturday, October 3. All times are Central (unless noted). For more events, visit the WKU Events calendar at https://www.wku.edu/events. or follow @wkuevents on Instagram. (More: How to Place Campus Events on WKU Events Calendar)
Tuesday, September 15
9 a.m.: ORCA Seminar Series. Registration is required. The Commons at Helm Library, room 3002 and 3008. Contact Office of Research and Creative Activity, (270) 745-6132.
5 p.m.: JCPenney Suit-Up Event. Greenwood Mall, 2625 Scottsville Road, Bowling Green. Contact Wayne Simpson, (270) 745-2061.
7 p.m.: Planetarium Show: Clocks of the Ancients. Free admission. Hardin Planetarium. Contact Planetarium, (270) 745-4044.
Wednesday, September 16
8 a.m.: Coffee and Connect. The Commons at Helm Library, room 3002 and 3008. Contact Office of Research and Creative Activity, (270) 745-6132.
8:30 a.m.: Exhibit: Between One and Many: Exhibition of Contemporary Japanese Art. Gallery Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday. Through September 23. Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center, Main Gallery, 2nd Floor. Contact Art & Design, (270) 745-3944.
9 a.m.: Photo Exhibit: Places: Landscapes by David Coyle. Gallery Hours: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Monday - Wednesday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Thursdays. Through October 30. Jody Richards Hall Gallery. Contact Tim Broekema, (270) 745-3005.
10 a.m.: Fall Global Learning Fair: Globechella Honors College & International Center Multipurpose Room. Contact Shelby Handley, shelby.handley@wku.edu.
6 p.m.: WKU Volleyball vs. Louisville. Diddle Arena. Contact Athletic Communications, (270) 745-5388.
Thursday, September 17
5 p.m.: Admissions & Financial Aid Information Meetings – Nashville. AC Hotel Nashville Brentwood, 5007 Maryland Way, Brentwood. Contact Admissions, (270) 745-2551.
6 p.m.: WKU Volleyball vs. Oklahoma. Diddle Arena. Contact Athletic Communications, (270) 745-5388.
7 p.m.: Planetarium Show: Clocks of the Ancients. Free admission. Hardin Planetarium. Contact Planetarium, (270) 745-4044.
7 p.m.: WKU Soccer vs. SEMO. WKU Soccer Complex. Contact Athletic Communications, (270) 745-5388.
7:30 p.m.: Guest Artist Recital: Nicholas Gold, cello & Phillip Keveren, piano. Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center Recital Hall, room 189. Contact Music, (270) 745-3751.
Friday, September 18
11:30 a.m.: F1rstGen Cohort Program Information Session. Downing Student Union Career Studio, second floor. Contact April McCaughley, firstgen@wku.edu.
Saturday, September 19
9 a.m.: 16th Eric D. Yates Memorial Run. Chaney’s Dairy Barn, 9191 Nashville Road. Contact ROTC, (270) 745-4293.
9:30 a.m.: Gatton Academy Preview Day. Florence Schneider Hall. Contact Gatton Academy, (270) 745-6565.
Noon: WKU Volleyball vs. ETSU. Diddle Arena. Contact Athletic Communications, (270) 745-5388.
Sunday, September 20
1 p.m.: WKU Soccer vs. Lindenwood. WKU Soccer Complex. Contact Athletic Communications, (270) 745-5388.
2 p.m.: Planetarium Show: Clocks of the Ancients. Free admission. Hardin Planetarium. Contact Planetarium, (270) 745-4044.
4 p.m.: Concert: A Clear Blue Morning. Warren East High School will perform with the WKU Chorale at First Christian Church, 1106 State Street, Bowling Green. This is a free event. Contact Music, (270) 745-3751.
Monday, September 21
8:30 a.m.: Exhibit: Between One and Many: Exhibition of Contemporary Japanese Art. Gallery Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday. Through September 23. Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center, Main Gallery, 2nd Floor. Contact Art & Design, (270) 745-3944.
9 a.m.: Photo Exhibit: Places: Landscapes by David Coyle. Gallery Hours: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Monday - Wednesday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Thursday. Through October 30. Jody Richards Hall Gallery. Contact Tim Broekema, (270) 745-3005.
5 p.m. (ET): Admissions & Financial Aid Information Meetings – Lexington. The Campbell House, 1375 S. Broadway, Lexington. Contact Admissions, (270) 745-2551.
Tuesday, September 22
Noon: Observe the Sun. Hardin Planetarium. Contact Planetarium, (270) 745-4044.
5 p.m.: Career Conversations Workshop. Downing Student Union, room 2025. Contact Career Development, (270) 745-6141.
7 p.m.: Planetarium Show: Clocks of the Ancients. Free admission. Hardin Planetarium. Contact Planetarium, (270) 745-4044.
Wednesday, September 23
8:30 a.m.: Exhibit: Between One and Many: Exhibition of Contemporary Japanese Art. Gallery Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday. Through September 23. Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center, Main Gallery, 2nd Floor. Contact Art & Design, (270) 745-3944.
9 a.m.: Photo Exhibit: Places: Landscapes by David Coyle. Gallery Hours: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Monday - Wednesday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Thursday. Through October 30. Jody Richards Hall Gallery. Contact Tim Broekema, (270) 745-3005.
9:30 a.m.: Bowling Green Regional College Fair. Diddle Arena. Contact Admissions, (270) 745-2551.
11 a.m.: Market on the Avenue. Downing Student Union Courtyard. Contact Alexandra Meredith, (270) 745-2416.
2 p.m.: Nursing Recruitment Fair. The Medical Center - WKU Health Sciences Complex. Contact Career Development, (270) 745-6141.
Thursday, September 24
1 p.m.: Networking with Nonprofits. Downing Student Union, room 3025. Contact Amy Krull, amy.krull@wku.edu.
3 p.m.: Publishing Industry Talk with Author Alexandra Vasti. Grise Hall, room 341. Contact English, (270) 745-3043.
7 p.m.: Planetarium Show: Clocks of the Ancients. Free admission. Hardin Planetarium. Contact Planetarium, (270) 745-4044.
4 p.m.: Faculty Senate Meeting. Downing Student Union, room 2081. Contact Daniel Clark, daniel.clark@wku.edu.
5:30 p.m.: Crossing Disciplines in the Humanities: An Artist Talk with Emily Williams. Gary Ransdell Hall Auditorium. Contact Timothy Quevillon, timothy.quevillon@wku.edu.
7 p.m.: Conversation and Reading with Author Alexandra Vasti. Grise Hall Auditorium, room 235. Contact English, (270) 745-3043.
Friday, September 25
Parent & Family Weekend. Through Sept. 27. Contact Julia Johnson, parentsandfamilies@wku.edu, (270) 745-2597.
7 p.m.: Campus Ghost Tour. Part of Parent & Family Weekend. Martens Alumni Center. Contact Alumni, (270) 745-2586.
7:30 p.m.: Concert: Soviet Classics by the WKU Symphony. Van Meter Hall. Tickets are $12. Contact Music, (270) 745-3751.
7:30 p.m.: Theatre Production: The Next Stage Series: Two Short Plays. Tickets are $8; $5 for students. Gordon Wilson Hall Lab Theatre. Tickets are $8. Contact Theatre & Dance, (270) 745-5845.
Saturday, September 26
Parent & Family Weekend. Through Sept. 27. Contact Julia Johnson, parentsandfamilies@wku.edu, (270) 745-2597.
8:30 a.m.: WKU Preview Day. Diddle Arena. Contact Admissions, (270) 745-2551.
10 a.m.: West Kentucky Flat Shod Pleasure Horse Sale. L.D. Brown Agricultural Exposition Center. Contact Ag Expo Center, (270) 745-3976.
11 a.m.: Mahurin Honors College Brunch. MHC students are invited to RSVP for a PFW brunch. RSVP is required. Part of Parent & Family Weekend. Honors College & International Center Multipurpose Room. Contact Mahurin Honors College, (270) 745-2081.
11 a.m.: Sip and Snap. Part of Parent & Family Weekend. Martens Alumni Center. Contact Alumni, (270) 745-2586.
Noon: Parent and Family Weekend: T-Shirt and/or Tailgating Ticket Pickup will be from noon to 6 p.m. Outside Housing & Residence Life Office; Centennial Mall. Contact Julia Johnson, parentsandfamilies@wku.edu, (270) 745-2597.
Noon: Meet the GFCB at the Chan. Part of Parent & Family Weekend. Chandler Hall. Contact Gordon Ford College of Business, (270) 745-2279.
2 p.m.: Parent & Family Tailgate. Tickets are $18. Tailgating meal tickets and t-shirts can be purchased through the WKU Parent & Family Portal. South Lawn. Part of Parent & Family Weekend. Contact Julia Johnson, parentsandfamilies@wku.edu, (270) 745-2597.
2 p.m.: Theatre Production: Theatre for Young Audiences Series: The Big Bad Bullysaurus. Tickets are $5 for adults; $3 for children 12 and under. Through September 27. Contact Gordon Wilson Hall Lab Theatre. Contact Theatre & Dance, (270) 745-5845.
3 p.m.: Parent & Family Weekend Sensory Friendly Tailgate. Part of Parent & Family Weekend. DSU Nite Class. Contact Student Support Services - Disabilities, sssd@wku.edu.
3 p.m.: Tailgate & Celebrate. WKU South Lawn. Contact Alumni, (270) 745-2586.
6 p.m.: WKU Football vs. Mercyhurst. Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium. Contact Athletic Communications, (270) 745-5388.
7:30 p.m.: Theatre Production: The Next Stage Series: Two Short Plays. Tickets are $8; $5 for students. Gordon Wilson Hall Lab Theatre. Tickets are $8. Contact Theatre & Dance, (270) 745-5845.
Sunday, September 27
2 p.m.: Planetarium Show: Clocks of the Ancients. Free admission. Hardin Planetarium. Contact Planetarium, (270) 745-4044.
2 p.m.: Theatre Production: Theatre for Young Audiences Series: The Big Bad Bullysaurus. Tickets are $5 for adults; $3 for children 12 and under. Through September 27. Contact Gordon Wilson Hall Lab Theatre. Contact Theatre & Dance, (270) 745-5845.
3 p.m.: Student Recital: Ashleigh Chapman, voice. Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center Recital Hall, room 189. Contact Music, (270) 745-3751.
7:30 p.m.: Guest Artist Recital: Sarah Morris, piano. Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center Recital Hall, room 189. Contact Music, (270) 745-3751.
Monday, September 28
9 a.m.: Photo Exhibit: Places: Landscapes by David Coyle. Gallery Hours: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Monday - Wednesday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Thursday. Through October 30. Jody Richards Hall Gallery. Contact Tim Broekema, (270) 745-3005.
Tuesday, September 29
5 p.m.: Employer Networking Event. Downing Student Union, 3rd Floor. Contact Career Development, (270) 745-6141.
7 p.m.: Planetarium Show: Clocks of the Ancients. Free admission. Hardin Planetarium. Contact Planetarium, (270) 745-4044.
Wednesday, September 30
9 a.m.: Photo Exhibit: Places: Landscapes by David Coyle. Gallery Hours: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Monday - Wednesday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Thursday. Through October 30. Jody Richards Hall Gallery. Contact Tim Broekema, (270) 745-3005.
Thursday, October 1
3:45 p.m.: Experiencing Business Speaker Series, featuring John Taft, Vice Chair of Baird. Chandler Hall, Houchens Industries Auditorium. A reception will follow at 4:30 p.m. in the Baird Lobby. Contact GFCB, (270) 745-2279.
6 p.m.: WKU Soccer vs. Sam Houston. WKU Soccer Complex. Contact Athletic Communications, (270) 745-5388.
7 p.m.: Planetarium Show: Clocks of the Ancients. Free admission. Hardin Planetarium. Contact Planetarium, (270) 745-4044.
7:30 p.m.: Concert: Symphonic Band. Van Meter Hall. Contact Music, (270) 745-3751.
Friday, October 2
8 a.m.: Kentucky Junior Cattleman’s Association Fall Classic. L.D. Brown Agricultural Exposition Center. Through October 4. Contact Ag Expo Center, (270) 745-3976.
11:30 a.m.: Outdoor Concert: WKU Jazz Band. Free admission. Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center Colonnade. Contact Music, (270) 745-3751.
6 p.m.: WKU Volleyball vs. Missouri State. Diddle Arena. Contact Athletic Communications, (270) 745-5388.
Saturday, October 3
8 a.m.: Kentucky Junior Cattleman’s Association Fall Classic. L.D. Brown Agricultural Exposition Center. Through October 4. Contact Ag Expo Center, (270) 745-3976.
1 p.m.: WKU Volleyball vs. Missouri State. Diddle Arena. Contact Athletic Communications, (270) 745-5388.
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