WKU Events
- Location: FAC Main Gallery (2nd Floor)
- Time: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Creatives use their platform to promote, celebrate, and embrace HER through artist expression.
- Location: FAC Main Gallery (2nd Floor)
- Time: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Creatives use their platform to promote, celebrate, and embrace HER through artist expression.
- Location: Fine Arts Center Room 189 - Recital Hall
- Time: 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Student Recital performed by students Micah Buckham & Will Burris (trumpet)
This is a FREE event!
- Location: FAC Main Gallery (2nd Floor)
- Time: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Creatives use their platform to promote, celebrate, and embrace HER through artist expression.
- Location: Downing Student Union
- Time: 8:00am
The Topper Orientation Program allows students and families to connect with the WKU campus and community. Students and their guests will learn about class registration and graduation requirements, meet other students, attend an advising session, and register for classes. This program will last all day. We ask that you plan to be on-campus until 4:30 p.m. the day of your TOP. Pre-registration is required. We are excited you are officially joining the Hilltopper family!
For more information or to reserve your TOP date, visit www.wku.edu/top.
- Location: Fine Arts Center Room 189 - Recital Hall
- Time: 11:30am - 12:25pm
Student recital - performers to be chosen by applied faculty
Admission is free!
- Location: FAC Main Gallery (2nd Floor)
- Time: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Creatives use their platform to promote, celebrate, and embrace HER through artist expression.
- Location: Downing Student Union
- Time: 8:00am
The Topper Orientation Program allows students and families to connect with the WKU campus and community. Students and their guests will learn about class registration and graduation requirements, meet other students, attend an advising session, and register for classes. This program will last all day. We ask that you plan to be on-campus until 4:30 p.m. the day of your TOP. Pre-registration is required. We are excited you are officially joining the Hilltopper family!
For more information or to reserve your TOP date, visit www.wku.edu/top.
- Location: Downing Student Union
- Time: 10:00am
The Topper Orientation Program allows students and families to connect with the WKU campus and community. Students and their guests will learn about class registration and graduation requirements, meet other students, attend an advising session, and register for classes. This program will last all day. We ask that you plan to be on-campus until 4:30 p.m. the day of your TOP. Pre-registration is required. We are excited you are officially joining the Hilltopper family!
For more information or to reserve your TOP date, visit www.wku.edu/top.
- Location: Fine Arts Center Room 189 - Recital Hall
- Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm
This is a free event!
- Location: Fine Arts Center Room 189 - Recital Hall
- Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Senior piano recital by Dalton Childress
This is a free event!
- Location: FAC Main Gallery (2nd Floor)
- Time: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Creatives use their platform to promote, celebrate, and embrace HER through artist expression.
- Location: Fine Arts Center Room 189 - Recital Hall
- Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Student Recital of James Baxter, trombone and Brent Layne, trumpet
- Location: FAC Main Gallery (2nd Floor)
- Time: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Creatives use their platform to promote, celebrate, and embrace HER through artist expression.
- Location: Fine Arts Center Room 189 - Recital Hall
- Time: 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Saxophone soloist, chamber musician, researcher, and pedagogue Andrew J. Allen has premiered more than two dozen works for his instrument from such composers as François Rossé, Robert Lemay, Fang Man, Jesse Jones, Greg Simon, and Jay Batzner. He has appeared as a concerto soloist with the Wichita Falls Symphony Orchestra, the University of South Carolina Wind Ensemble, the Oklahoma State University Chamber Orchestra, and the University of Arkansas Wind Symphony, and has given performances throughout the United States, Canada, Great Britain, France, and Croatia.
Allen is one of the most active scholars and public pedagogues of the saxophone today. He was a contributing author to The Legacy of Elise Hall: Contemporary Perspectives on Gender and the Saxophone from Leuven University Press, and he has written for The Instrumentalist, Music Educators Journal, Teaching Music, The Saxophone Symposium, College Music Symposium, The NACWPI Journal, The American Music Teacher, JazzEd, and School Band and Orchestra.
- Location: FAC Main Gallery (2nd Floor)
- Time: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Creatives use their platform to promote, celebrate, and embrace HER through artist expression.
- Location: FAC Main Gallery (2nd Floor)
- Time: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Creatives use their platform to promote, celebrate, and embrace HER through artist expression.
- Location: CHAN - CHAN 1000
- Time: 5:30pm - 8:00pm
- Location: Fine Arts Center Room 189 - Recital Hall
- Time: 11:30am - 12:25pm
Student recital - performers to be chosen by applied faculty
Admission is free!
- Location: L.D. Brown Ag Expo Center
- Time: 2:00pm
To register: WKU Department of Agriculture & Food Science
- Location: Van Meter Auditorium
- Time: 7:30pm
Grab your golden ticket because you don't want to miss this exciting and updated musical full of wonder and mystery! The world-famous Willy Wonka is opening the gates to his mysterious factory...but only to a lucky few. Young Charlie Bucket and four other golden ticket winners will embark on a life-changing journey through Wonka's world of pure imagination.
April 10 - 12, 2026
Van Meter Auditorium
Friday & Saturday at 7:30 P.M. CST
Sunday at 2:00 P.M. CST
Tickets: $16
All Students $5
- Location: Van Meter Auditorium
- Time: 7:30pm
Grab your golden ticket because you don't want to miss this exciting and updated musical full of wonder and mystery! The world-famous Willy Wonka is opening the gates to his mysterious factory...but only to a lucky few. Young Charlie Bucket and four other golden ticket winners will embark on a life-changing journey through Wonka's world of pure imagination.
Tickets: $16 / All Students: $5
Tickets can be purchased at wku.showare.com.
- Location: Van Meter Auditorium
- Time: 7:30pm
Grab your golden ticket because you don't want to miss this exciting and updated musical full of wonder and mystery! The world-famous Willy Wonka is opening the gates to his mysterious factory...but only to a lucky few. Young Charlie Bucket and four other golden ticket winners will embark on a life-changing journey through Wonka's world of pure imagination.
April 10 - 12, 2026
Van Meter Auditorium
Friday & Saturday at 7:30 P.M. CST
Sunday at 2:00 P.M. CST
Tickets: $16
All Students $5
- Location: Downing Student Union
- Time: 8:00am - 4:00pm
The 56th annual WKU Student Scholar Showcase will take place in Downing Student Union.
The conference will highlight a broad range of topics, featuring a wide range of student projects across multiple presentation formats.
Since 1970, the Student Scholar Showcase has been a key research conference for students to highlight their academic achievements.
Learn more at wku.edu/showcase/
- Location: L.D. Brown Ag Expo Center
- Time: 10:00am
For more information: West KY Flat Shod Horse Sale
- Location: Van Meter Auditorium
- Time: 7:30pm
Grab your golden ticket because you don't want to miss this exciting and updated musical full of wonder and mystery! The world-famous Willy Wonka is opening the gates to his mysterious factory...but only to a lucky few. Young Charlie Bucket and four other golden ticket winners will embark on a life-changing journey through Wonka's world of pure imagination.
Tickets: $16 / All Students: $5
Tickets can be purchased at wku.showare.com.
- Location: Van Meter Auditorium
- Time: 7:30pm
Grab your golden ticket because you don't want to miss this exciting and updated musical full of wonder and mystery! The world-famous Willy Wonka is opening the gates to his mysterious factory...but only to a lucky few. Young Charlie Bucket and four other golden ticket winners will embark on a life-changing journey through Wonka's world of pure imagination.
April 10 - 12, 2026
Van Meter Auditorium
Friday & Saturday at 7:30 P.M. CST
Sunday at 2:00 P.M. CST
Tickets: $16
All Students $5
- Location: Van Meter Auditorium
- Time: 2:00pm
Grab your golden ticket because you don't want to miss this exciting and updated musical full of wonder and mystery! The world-famous Willy Wonka is opening the gates to his mysterious factory...but only to a lucky few. Young Charlie Bucket and four other golden ticket winners will embark on a life-changing journey through Wonka's world of pure imagination.
Tickets: $16 / All Students: $5
Tickets can be purchased at wku.showare.com.
- Location: L.D. Brown Ag Expo Center
- Time: 9:00am
For more information: WKU Department of Agriculture & Food Science
- Location: FAC Main Gallery (2nd Floor)
- Time: 8:00am - 4:30pm
This group exhibition presents the work of seniors graduating from WKU Art & Design in Spring and Summer 2026.
- Location: DSU - DSU 2081
- Time: 3:30pm - 5:30pm
- Location: FAC Main Gallery (2nd Floor)
- Time: 8:00am - 4:30pm
This group exhibition presents the work of seniors graduating from WKU Art & Design in Spring and Summer 2026.
- Location: Downing Student Union
- Time: 8:00am
The Topper Orientation Program allows students and families to connect with the WKU campus and community. Students and their guests will learn about class registration and graduation requirements, meet other students, attend an advising session, and register for classes. This program will last all day. We ask that you plan to be on-campus until 4:30 p.m. the day of your TOP. Pre-registration is required. We are excited you are officially joining the Hilltopper family!
For more information or to reserve your TOP date, visit www.wku.edu/top.
- Location: Downing Student Union
- Time: 10:00am
The Topper Orientation Program allows students and families to connect with the WKU campus and community. Students and their guests will learn about class registration and graduation requirements, meet other students, attend an advising session, and register for classes. This program will last all day. We ask that you plan to be on-campus until 4:30 p.m. the day of your TOP. Pre-registration is required. We are excited you are officially joining the Hilltopper family!
For more information or to reserve your TOP date, visit www.wku.edu/top.
- Location: FAC Main Gallery (2nd Floor)
- Time: 8:00am - 4:30pm
This group exhibition presents the work of seniors graduating from WKU Art & Design in Spring and Summer 2026.
- Time: 8:00am
The Topper Orientation Program allows students and families to connect with the WKU campus and community. Students and their guests will learn about class registration and graduation requirements, meet other students, attend an advising session, and register for classes. This program will last all day. We ask that you plan to be on-campus until 4:30 p.m. the day of your TOP. Pre-registration is required. We are excited you are officially joining the Hilltopper family!
For more information or to reserve your TOP date, visit www.wku.edu/top.
- Location: Downing Student Union
- Time: 10:00am
The Topper Orientation Program allows students and families to connect with the WKU campus and community. Students and their guests will learn about class registration and graduation requirements, meet other students, attend an advising session, and register for classes. This program will last all day. We ask that you plan to be on-campus until 4:30 p.m. the day of your TOP. Pre-registration is required. We are excited you are officially joining the Hilltopper family!
For more information or to reserve your TOP date, visit www.wku.edu/top.
- Location: Fine Arts Center Room 189 - Recital Hall
- Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Enjoy the sounds of traditional Chinese music performed on Dizis, Erhus, Hulusis, and Zhongruans.
Please refer questions to Dr. Ting-Hui Lee!
- Location: FAC Main Gallery (2nd Floor)
- Time: 8:00am - 4:30pm
This group exhibition presents the work of seniors graduating from WKU Art & Design in Spring and Summer 2026.
- Location: Fine Arts Center Room 189 - Recital Hall
- Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Faculty Chamber Recital performed by Dr. Heidi Álvarez, flute, and Dr. Zachary Lopes, piano.
This is a FREE EVENT!
- Location: Fine Arts Center Room 189 - Recital Hall
- Time: 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Opera Theater 2026 Performance
Repertoire TBA
Tickets can be bought at the door!
- Location: FAC Main Gallery (2nd Floor)
- Time: 8:00am - 4:30pm
This group exhibition presents the work of seniors graduating from WKU Art & Design in Spring and Summer 2026.
- Location: FAC Main Gallery (2nd Floor)
- Time: 8:00am - 4:30pm
This group exhibition presents the work of seniors graduating from WKU Art & Design in Spring and Summer 2026.
- Location: FAC Main Gallery (2nd Floor)
- Time: 8:00am - 4:30pm
This group exhibition presents the work of seniors graduating from WKU Art & Design in Spring and Summer 2026.
- Location: FAC Main Gallery (2nd Floor)
- Time: 8:00am - 4:30pm
This group exhibition presents the work of seniors graduating from WKU Art & Design in Spring and Summer 2026.
- Location: Russell H. Miller Theatre, FAC
- Time: 7:30pm
Join us for an exhilarating evening of dance as the WKU Dance Company performs an array of work featuring choreography by WKU dance faculty and nationally acclaimed guest artists. From classical to pop music, light-hearted to abstract themes, audiences of all ages will be intrigued by the skill and artistry displayed through a mix of ballet, jazz, modern, and tap dance.
April 23 - 26, 2026
Russell H. Miller Theatre, FAC
Thursday, Friday & Saturday at 7:30 P.M. CST
Sunday at 2:00 P.M. CST
Tickets: $16
All Students $5
- Location: Russell H. Miller Theatre, FAC
- Time: 7:30pm
Join us for an exhilarating evening of dance as the WKU Dance Company performs an array of work featuring choreography by WKU dance faculty and nationally acclaimed guest artists. From classical to pop music, light-hearted to abstract themes, audiences of all ages will be intrigued by the skill and artistry displayed through a mix of ballet, jazz, modern, and tap dance.
Tickets: $16 / All Students: $5
Tickets can be purchased at wku.showare.com.
- Location: FAC Main Gallery (2nd Floor)
- Time: 8:00am - 4:30pm
This group exhibition presents the work of seniors graduating from WKU Art & Design in Spring and Summer 2026.
- Location: Russell H. Miller Theatre, FAC
- Time: 7:30pm
Join us for an exhilarating evening of dance as the WKU Dance Company performs an array of work featuring choreography by WKU dance faculty and nationally acclaimed guest artists. From classical to pop music, light-hearted to abstract themes, audiences of all ages will be intrigued by the skill and artistry displayed through a mix of ballet, jazz, modern, and tap dance.
April 23 - 26, 2026
Russell H. Miller Theatre, FAC
Thursday, Friday & Saturday at 7:30 P.M. CST
Sunday at 2:00 P.M. CST
Tickets: $16
All Students $5
- Location: Fine Arts Center Room 189 - Recital Hall
- Time: 11:30am - 12:25pm
Student recital - performers to be chosen by applied faculty
Admission is free!
- Location: Russell H. Miller Theatre, FAC
- Time: 7:30pm
Join us for an exhilarating evening of dance as the WKU Dance Company performs an array of work featuring choreography by WKU dance faculty and nationally acclaimed guest artists. From classical to pop music, light-hearted to abstract themes, audiences of all ages will be intrigued by the skill and artistry displayed through a mix of ballet, jazz, modern, and tap dance.
Tickets: $16 / All Students: $5
Tickets can be purchased at wku.showare.com.
- Location: Van Meter Hall
- Time: 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Enjoy performances from the WKU Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble!
Tickets can be bought at the door!
Repertoire TBA
- Location: L.D. Brown Ag Expo Center
- Time: All Day
For more information: WKU Greek Week
- Location: FAC Main Gallery (2nd Floor)
- Time: 8:00am - 4:30pm
This group exhibition presents the work of seniors graduating from WKU Art & Design in Spring and Summer 2026.
- Location: Russell H. Miller Theatre, FAC
- Time: 7:30pm
Join us for an exhilarating evening of dance as the WKU Dance Company performs an array of work featuring choreography by WKU dance faculty and nationally acclaimed guest artists. From classical to pop music, light-hearted to abstract themes, audiences of all ages will be intrigued by the skill and artistry displayed through a mix of ballet, jazz, modern, and tap dance.
April 23 - 26, 2026
Russell H. Miller Theatre, FAC
Thursday, Friday & Saturday at 7:30 P.M. CST
Sunday at 2:00 P.M. CST
Tickets: $16
All Students $5
- Location: Florence Schneider Hall
- Time: 9:30am - 3:00pm
We highly encourage families that are considering The Gatton Academy to attend one of our Preview Days held on the WKU campus. The Gatton Academy is a program for gifted and talented juniors and seniors in high school who apply during their sophomore year. Preview Days are a wonderful opportunity for prospective applicants and their families to meet with current Gatton Academy students and their families, visit our campus, and gain a better understanding of student life at The Gatton Academy.
Join us for an On-Campus Preview Day on April 25, 2026. Registration is required via the link below by April 23. If the registration deadline has passed, but you would still like to attend, email us at academy@wku.edu or call 270-745-6565.
- Location: Russell H. Miller Theatre, FAC
- Time: 7:30pm
Join us for an exhilarating evening of dance as the WKU Dance Company performs an array of work featuring choreography by WKU dance faculty and nationally acclaimed guest artists. From classical to pop music, light-hearted to abstract themes, audiences of all ages will be intrigued by the skill and artistry displayed through a mix of ballet, jazz, modern, and tap dance.
Tickets: $16 / All Students: $5
Tickets can be purchased at wku.showare.com.
- Location: FAC Main Gallery (2nd Floor)
- Time: 8:00am - 4:30pm
This group exhibition presents the work of seniors graduating from WKU Art & Design in Spring and Summer 2026.
- Location: Russell H. Miller Theatre, FAC
- Time: 7:30pm
Join us for an exhilarating evening of dance as the WKU Dance Company performs an array of work featuring choreography by WKU dance faculty and nationally acclaimed guest artists. From classical to pop music, light-hearted to abstract themes, audiences of all ages will be intrigued by the skill and artistry displayed through a mix of ballet, jazz, modern, and tap dance.
April 23 - 26, 2026
Russell H. Miller Theatre, FAC
Thursday, Friday & Saturday at 7:30 P.M. CST
Sunday at 2:00 P.M. CST
Tickets: $16
All Students $5
- Location: Russell H. Miller Theatre, FAC
- Time: 2:00pm
Join us for an exhilarating evening of dance as the WKU Dance Company performs an array of work featuring choreography by WKU dance faculty and nationally acclaimed guest artists. From classical to pop music, light-hearted to abstract themes, audiences of all ages will be intrigued by the skill and artistry displayed through a mix of ballet, jazz, modern, and tap dance.
Tickets: $16 / All Students: $5
Tickets can be purchased at wku.showare.com.
- Location: Van Meter Hall
- Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Enjoy the season finale of the WKU Choirs (Treble Chorus, University Singers, Chorale, Treblemakers, and Redshirts) at the Spring Finale concert!
Tickets can be bought at the door!
Repertoire TBA
- Location: FAC Main Gallery (2nd Floor)
- Time: 8:00am - 4:30pm
This group exhibition presents the work of seniors graduating from WKU Art & Design in Spring and Summer 2026.
- Location: Van Meter Hall
- Time: 7:30pm - 8:30pm
This end-of-the-semester concert features the WKU and Campus Community Band! Tickets and repertoire are TBA. Please direct questions to Dr. Gary Schallert.
- Location: FAC Main Gallery (2nd Floor)
- Time: 8:00am - 4:30pm
This group exhibition presents the work of seniors graduating from WKU Art & Design in Spring and Summer 2026.
- Location: FAC Main Gallery (2nd Floor)
- Time: 8:00am - 4:30pm
This group exhibition presents the work of seniors graduating from WKU Art & Design in Spring and Summer 2026.
- Location: Fine Arts Center Room 189 - Recital Hall
- Time: 11:30am - 12:25pm
Student recital - performers to be chosen by applied faculty
Admission is free!
- Location: FAC Main Gallery (2nd Floor)
- Time: 8:00am - 4:30pm
This group exhibition presents the work of seniors graduating from WKU Art & Design in Spring and Summer 2026.
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