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- Tuesday, September 29th, 2026
Here is a listing of WKU events for Tuesday, September 29 through Saturday, October 17. 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 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. Tickets are $10 at the door. 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.
Sunday, October 4
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.
Noon: WKU Soccer vs. Missouri State. 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.
Monday, October 5
WKU Fall Break. Offices closed. No classes.
Tuesday, October 6
WKU Fall Break. Offices closed. No classes.
7 p.m.: Planetarium Show: Clocks of the Ancients. Free admission. Hardin Planetarium. Contact Planetarium, (270) 745-4044.
Wednesday, October 7
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.
10 a.m.: Staff Senate Meeting. Downing Student Union, room 2081. Contact Staff Senate, staffsenate@wku.edu.
Thursday, October 8
3 p.m.: Tailgate & Celebrate. WKU South Lawn. Contact Alumni, (270) 745-2586.
5 p.m.: Harrison Distinguished Lecture 2026: Sarah Jones Weicksel. Gary Ransdell Hall Auditorium. Contact History, (270) 745-3841.
6 p.m.: WKU Football vs. Missouri State. Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium. Contact Athletic Communications, (270) 745-5388.
7 p.m.: Planetarium Show: Clocks of the Ancients. Free admission. Hardin Planetarium. Contact Planetarium, (270) 745-4044.
Saturday, October 10
9 a.m.: Saturday Campus Tours. Tour times start at 9 a.m. Eva and Jim Martens Alumni Center. Contact Admissions, (270) 745-2551.
10 a.m.: Hammer-In. Kentucky Museum. Contact Kentucky Museum, (270) 745-2592.
10:30 a.m.: Southern Kentucky Team Penning. L.D. Brown Agricultural Exposition Center. Contact Ag Expo Center, (270) 745-3976.
6 p.m.: Kick the Clock Dance Festival. Gordon Wilson Hall Lab Theatre. Tickets are 1 ticket for $3; 2 tickets for $5. Cash or Venmo accepted at the door. Contact Theatre & Dance, (270) 745-5845.
Sunday, October 11
2 p.m.: Planetarium Show: Clocks of the Ancients. Free admission. Hardin Planetarium. Contact Planetarium, (270) 745-4044.
3 p.m.: Guest Artist Recital: Rodolfo La Banca, antique clarinet. Free admission. Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center Recital Hall, room 189. Contact Music, (270) 745-3751.
Monday, October 12
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, October 13
8:30 a.m.: Exhibit: Student Juried Art Show. Gallery Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday. Through November 11. Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center, Main Gallery, 2nd Floor. Contact Art & Design, (270) 745-3944.
11 a.m.: SEAS Engineering & Computing Fair. Engineering and Biological Sciences Building, first floor and second floor. Contact Career Development, (270) 745-6141.
2 p.m.: Planetarium Show: When the Universe Was Young. Free admission. Hardin Planetarium. Contact Planetarium, (270) 745-4044.
4 p.m.: Pi Mu Epsilon Math Alumni Speaker Series featuring Tom Siebold. College High Hall, room 3119. Contact Melanie Autin, melanie.autin@wku.edu.
5 p.m.: Admissions & Financial Aid Information Meetings – Chicago. The Chicago Marriott Naperville, 1801 N. Naper Blvd, Naperville, IL 60563. Contact Admissions, (270) 745-2551.
Wednesday, October 14
8:30 a.m.: Exhibit: Student Juried Art Show. Gallery Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday. Through November 11. 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.
11 a.m.: SEAS Construction Career Fair. Engineering and Biological Sciences Building, first floor and second floor. Contact Career Development, (270) 745-6141.
Noon: Student Juried Show Reception and Awards. Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center, Main Gallery, 2nd Floor. Contact Art & Design, (270) 745-3944.
7:30 p.m.: Clarinet & Saxophone Studio Recitals. Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center Recital Hall, room 189. Contact Music, (270) 745-3751.
Thursday, October 15
11 a.m.: SEAS All Majors Career Fair. Engineering and Biological Sciences Building, first floor and second floor. Contact Career Development, (270) 745-6141.
2 p.m.: Planetarium Show: When the Universe Was Young. Free admission. Hardin Planetarium. Contact Planetarium, (270) 745-4044.
2 p.m.: PCAL Fall Fest. Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center Colonnade. Contact PCAL, (270) 745-2344.
Friday, October 16
11 a.m.: WKU Volleyball vs. Middle Tennessee. Diddle Arena. Contact Athletic Communications, (270) 745-5388.
11:30 a.m.: Art of Connecting. Downing Student Union, Career Studio, 2nd Floor. Contact April McCaughley, firstgen@wku.edu.
1 p.m.: CAYA Advancing Research and Community Health (ARCH) Institute Celebration. WKU will celebrate the creation of the Institute and recognize the longstanding partnership with CAYA Collaborative Care. WKU Community Health Sciences Complex, WKU South Campus, 2355 Nashville Road. Contact Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement, (270) 745-6208.
Saturday, October 17
8:30 a.m.: WKU Preview Day. Diddle Arena. Contact Admissions, (270) 745-2551.
9:30 a.m.: Fall Super Saturdays. Gary Ransdell Hall. Continues October 24. Contact Gifted Studies, (270) 745-6323.
1 p.m.: WKU Volleyball vs. Middle Tennessee. Diddle Arena. Contact Athletic Communications, (270) 745-5388.
5 p.m.: Student Recital: Denny Oum, clarinet, & Zoey Hobdey, bass clarinet. Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center Recital Hall, room 189. Contact Music, (270) 745-3751.
6:30 p.m.: WKU Ghost Walk Tour with Tamela Smith. Various locations. Contact Audra Jennings for information on signing up. Sign-up is required. Contact Audra Jennings, audra.jennings@wku.edu.
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