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Who is ORAC? Video Preview

Fall 2023 Hours of Operation:

Monday: 12:30PM - 6:30PM 

Tuesday: 12:30PM - 6:30PM

Wednesday: CLOSED

Thursday: 12:30PM - 6:30PM

Friday: 12:30PM - 6:30PM

Contact: (270) 745-6545 or orac@wku.edu

 

 

Gear Shop
Equipment Rental
Located in the Preston Health & Activities Center

Ready to create your own adventure? ORAC has you covered for all of your outdoor equipment needs. Whether you're craving a weekend in the backcountry or a quick paddle after work, ORAC can outfit your next adventure in the outdoors.

Bike Shop

The ORAC Bike Shop can help maintain your bike for all of your commuting and leisurely riding needs.

Our goal is to provide affordable and timely service for the WKU campus and community.  

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Adventure Trips and Recipe Cards
Register in the Preston Center today!

Want to get experience outside of the classroom? WKU ORAC offers a variety of trips that range from backcountry overnight trips, day trips, to waterfall tours.

Let ORAC take you there!

 

Staff
ORAC Staff
The strength of ORAC is its staff. Check out the amazing line-up we have this year. Want to work for us? Ask for an application on your next trip to the Preston Center.
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Outdoor Resources
The key to a great trip is preparation and planning. Check out this page for a variety of links to helpful websites when planning your own excursion. Need maps, guidebooks, or old-fashioned advice? Visit ORAC at the Preston Center for more resources!
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Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity Statement, Essential Eligibity Criteria, ORAC Policies, and FAQs
ORAC is committed to serving every WKU student to the best of our abilities, regardless of ability, race, gender, socio-economic status, or culture. Read about our EEC and EID Statement!Still have questions or want to learn more about our policies? Check out the link for the answers to all of your ORAC related questions.
 

 


 

 


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 Last Modified 9/21/23