WKU Events

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. 

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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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.

Scott Strazzante - Shooting from the Hip Photography Exhibit.

The 16th Annual LifeSkills Run for Autism, supporting the Suzanne Vitale Clinical Education Complex at WKU, will include a 4 Mile Run at 8 a.m., a Children’s 1 Mile Fun Run at 9:05 a.m., and a 1 Mile Fun Run at 9:30 a.m.

All proceeds benefit the Suzanne Vitale Clinical Education Complex at WKU. To register and for more information, visit https://www.wku.edu/runforautism/

Artists featured in the Celebration of the Arts exhibit must pick up their artwork on April 15th from 9AM - 5PM.

No early pickups allowed. No work will be released to anyone other than the artist without permission from the artist.

For more information: Southern KY Team Penning- SKTPA on Facebook

• Books open at 9:30 a.m., Show starts at 10:30 a.m.
• 60% payback after cattle charge ($15/team)
• Cowboy Attire
• Office Fee $10 per rider
• Stalls $25/night (if needed) 
• Year End Awards for top 3 places (must ride 4 of the 9 shows to be eligible for year end awards)

President Greg Gassaway (270) 646-8495; Vice President Sean Shaw (502) 741-1507

In recognition of Autism Awareness & Acceptance Month, LifeWorks at WKU and the Suzanne Vitale Clinical Education Complex are hosting a FREE screening of the documentary film "In A Different Key" followed by a panel discussion.

For more information visit https://tockify.com/warrenpl/detail/2100/1681585200000