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Monday, May 2nd, 2022
Monday, May 2nd
All Day
  • Time: All Day

This exhibit tells the stories of freshmen year from participants in a student success intiative, WKU Freshmen Guided Pathway (FGP). This cohort of first-time, full-time students who graduated from one of five high schools in Warren County represent the typical WKU freshman in terms of academic achievement prior to admission and their demographic makeup.

FGP assists students as they negotiate the often difficult affective and academic shifts between high school and college. Learn more about the program in this exhibit, presented by the Kelly M. Burch Institute for Transformative Practices in Higher Education, Office of Strategic Communications and Marketing, the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences, the WKU Center for Literacy, and the Kentucky Museum.

All Day
  • Time: All Day

Gazing Deeply showcases how WKU’s backyard—the unique landscape of Mammoth Cave—is being studied, interpreted, and inspiring action on environmental change. Coinciding with the UNESCO Conservation of Fragile Karst Resources: A Workshop on Sustainability and Community and Earth Day’s 50th anniversary in 2020, this exhibition is a collaborative effort between arts and science faculty and students that highlights one of the most well-known and vital natural landscapes in the world. 

All Day
  • Location: Kentucky Museum
  • Time: All Day

History suggests that as “big business” started to take hold in the late 1800s, women became more involved in business and working outside the home. However, few women owned companies. Those that did were in industries centered on women, such as home goods, apparel, or personal care.

Today, women own only 40% of businesses in the U.S., making Carrie Burnam Taylor’s business of the early 20th century that much more impressive. Curated with Dr. Carrie Cox, this exhibit will explore Taylor's life and work, displaying three of her dresses, two coats, two bodices, and various undergarments recently conserved thanks to our Adopt-an-Artifact program.

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All Day
  • Location: Kentucky Museum
  • Time: All Day

In the late 1800s, stitchery from London's Royal School of Art needlework and Japanese arts and crafts exhibited at the Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition inspired women across America to take up their needles in new and different ways. Explore the various "maniacal" and "maddening" designs that resulted in this showcase of our Crazy Quilt collection.

5:00pm
  • Location: Blandford Hall, 4800 New Hartford Road, Owensboro, KY 42303
  • Time: 5:00pm

Fall, spring, and summer graduates will be celebrated at the WKU in Owensboro Graduate Recognition Ceremony. Graduates and their families and friends are invited to attend.

Please fill out this form so we can include you in the Regional Campus Graduate Spotlight: https://www.wku.edu/regionalcampuses/senior-spotlight.php. You will also need to submit a photo by email. Details are on the form.

6:30pm - 8:00pm
  • Location: Powerhouse Ministries - 450 Glen Lily Rd
  • Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Mu Iota in collaboration with the local NAACP, Essence in Harmony, Amazing Tones of Joy, and current members and alumni of Mu Iota are coming together to honor the trailblazer Mrs. Margaret Munday.

 

As the first African American to attend classes at Western Kentucky University during turbulent times in America she succeeded despite the obvious struggles. With this, we wanted to honor her and her advancements in the music since then. 

 

Ticket Prices

  • $12 Adults
  • $6 children 
  • Donations are also welcome! 

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All Day
  • Time: All Day

Final exams will be taking place during this week. Good luck, scholars!

All Day
  • Location: FAC University Gallery
  • Time: All Day

The Department of Art and Design Presents: Spring 2022 Graduating Seniors Showcase


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