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- WKU News
- Tuesday, August 18th, 2026
Here is a listing of WKU events for Tuesday, August 18 through Saturday, September 5. 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, August 18
M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan Activities Begin. Various locations. Contact M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan, (270) 745-3577.
10 a.m.: M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan Move-In. WKU Residence Halls. Contact M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan, (270) 745-3577.
7 p.m.: Planetarium Show: Hubble Space Telescope’s 30th Anniversary. Free admission. Hardin Planetarium. Contact Planetarium, (270) 745-4044.
7:15 p.m.: M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan Topper Walk Kickoff. South Lawn. The WKU Community is invited to arrive during the kickoff and to make a celebratory tunnel for M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan Topper Walk. Contact M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan, (270) 745-3577.
8 p.m.: M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan Topper Walk. South Lawn to Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium. The WKU Community is invited to arrive during the kickoff and to make a celebratory tunnel for M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan Topper Walk. Contact M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan, (270) 745-3577.
8:15 p.m.: M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan Class of 2030 Photo. Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium. Contact M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan, (270) 745-3577.
Wednesday, August 19
Big Red Marching Band Preseason Camp. Various locations. Through August 22. Contact BRMB, band@wku.edu.
M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan Activities Continue. Various events and locations. Contact M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan, (270) 745-3577.
6 p.m.: WKU Volleyball vs. IU Indy. Diddle Arena. Contact Athletic Communications, (270) 745-5388.
Thursday, August 20
M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan Activities Continue. Various events and locations. Contact M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan, (270) 745-3577.
9 a.m.: M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan Big Red’s Blitz. Through August 21. Various locations. Contact M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan, (270) 745-3577.
11 a.m.: WKU On-Campus & Part-Time Student Job Fair. Downing Student Union, first floor. Contact Career Development, (270) 745-6141.
7 p.m.: Planetarium Show: Hubble Space Telescope’s 30th Anniversary. Free admission. Hardin Planetarium. Contact Planetarium, (270) 745-4044.
7 p.m.: WKU Soccer vs. UAB. WKU Soccer Complex. Contact Athletic Communications, (270) 745-5388.
Friday, August 21
M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan Activities Continue. Various events and locations. Contact M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan, (270) 745-3577.
9 a.m.: M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan Big Red’s Blitz. Through August 21. Various locations. Contact M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan, (270) 745-3577.
8 a.m.: Residence Halls Open for Fall Semester. WKU Residence Halls. Contact Housing, (270) 745-4359.
10 a.m.: Topper Orientation Program. Downing Student Union. Contact Admissions, (270) 745-2551.
4:30 p.m.: M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan Topper Traditions. Diddle Arena. Contact M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan, (270) 745-3577.
5:30 p.m.: Meijer Topper Fest 2026. WKU South Lawn. Free admission and parking. Contact Campus and Community Events, (270) 745-2497.
Saturday, August 22
Big Red Marching Band Preseason Camp. Various locations. Through August 22. Contact BRMB, band@wku.edu.
12 p.m.: Volleyball Red/White Scrimmage, Youth Clinic & Volleyball 101. Diddle Arena. Contact Athletic Communications, (270) 745-5388.
7 p.m.: Big Red Marching Band End-of-Camp Performance. Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium. Contact BRMB, band@wku.edu.
Sunday, August 23
1 p.m.: WKU Soccer vs. Ball State. WKU Soccer Complex. Contact Athletic Communications, (270) 745-5388.
2 p.m.: Planetarium Show: Hubble Space Telescope’s 30th Anniversary. Free admission. Hardin Planetarium. Contact Planetarium, (270) 745-4044.
Monday, August 24
Fall Semester Classes Begin.
Tuesday, August 25
7 p.m.: Planetarium Show: Hubble Space Telescope’s 30th Anniversary. Free admission. Hardin Planetarium. Contact Planetarium, (270) 745-4044.
Wednesday, August 26
11 a.m.: Welcome Back WKU. WKU South Lawn. Contact Campus and Community Events, (270) 745-2497.
Thursday, August 27
3 p.m.: Pre-Health Orientation. Ogden College Hall, room 1006. Contact Amy Kandler, amy.kandler@wku.edu.
7 p.m.: Planetarium Show: Hubble Space Telescope’s 30th Anniversary. Free admission. Hardin Planetarium. Contact Planetarium, (270) 745-4044.
7 p.m.: WKU Soccer vs. Union. WKU Soccer Complex. Contact Athletic Communications, (270) 745-5388.
Friday, August 28
2 p.m.: Mahurin Honors College & Gatton Academy Research Fair. Honors College and International Center, room 1011. Contact Sam Earls, (270) 745-3167.
Sunday, August 30
2 p.m.: Planetarium Show: Clocks of the Ancients. Free admission. Hardin Planetarium. Contact Planetarium, (270) 745-4044.
Monday, August 31
11 a.m.: National Eat Outside Day. Centennial Mall and Downing Student Union Courtyard. Contact WKU Restaurant Group, meredith-alexandra@aramark.com.
Tuesday, September 1
7 p.m.: Planetarium Show: Clocks of the Ancients. Free admission. Hardin Planetarium. Contact Planetarium, (270) 745-4044.
Wednesday, September 2
2:30 p.m.: Staff Senate Meeting. Downing Student Union, room 2081. Contact Staff Senate, staffsenate@wku.edu.
7:30 p.m.: Guest Artist Recital: Felix Wang, cello & Alexa Stier, piano. Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center Recital Hall, room 189. Contact Music, (270) 745-3751.
Thursday, September 3
2:30 p.m.: Military Student Services Welcome Brief and Presentation with Louisville Slugger Warriors. Gary Ransdell Hall, room 2064. Contact Military Student Services, military@wku.edu.
6:30 p.m.: WKU Night at the Bowling Green Hot Rods. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Bowling Green Ballpark, 300 E. 8th Ave. Contact Alumni, alumni@wku.edu.
7 p.m.: Planetarium Show: Clocks of the Ancients. Free admission. Hardin Planetarium. Contact Planetarium, (270) 745-4044.
Saturday, September 5
6 p.m.: Plays in a Day. Free admission; donations accepted. Gordon Wilson Hall Lab Theatre. Contact Theatre & Dance, (270) 745-5845.
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