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Friday, April 17th, 2026
Friday, April 17th
9:00am - 4:00pm
  • Location: Kentucky Museum
  • Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm

The KY Museum is free and open to the public Weds-Sat 9AM- 4PM. Note: The museum will be closed for WKU's Spring Break March 16-21.

Abound Credit Union Celebration of the Arts is one of the largest annual art shows in the region. 

Over 150 artists have entered this juried exhibit in the categories of: Ceramics & Glass, Drawing/Illustration, Fiber Art , Graphic Design/Digital Art, Mixed Media, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, and Watercolor.

Celebration of the Arts is always an amazing show! For more information, click here

Sponsored by: Abound Credit Union 

 

 

 

8:00am - 4:30pm
  • 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.

8:00am
  • 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.

10:00am
  • 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.

10:30am
  • Location: HCIC 3004 - WKU Global
  • Time: 10:30am

Meet with Global Learning Ambassadors to learn about global learning opportunities, ask questions, receive help on the process, and more!

3:30pm
  • Location: TBD
  • Time: 3:30pm

English Student Award Ceremony

5:00pm - 6:00pm
  • Location: Warren County Justice Center (1001 Center Street, BG, KY 42101)
  • Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Trial by Jury by Gilbert & Sullivan: Can you sue someone for breaking off an engagement? In Gilbert and Sullivan’s courtroom farce Trial by Jury, it’s a very serious crime! Join the WKU Opera Theater for this special performance on-site at the Warren County (Bowling Green) Justice Center. 1001 Center Street, Bowling Green, KY 42101

 
Friday, April 17, 5:00 pm, Warren County/Bowling Green Justice Center (1001 Center Street, BG) Tickets $5 
 
Sunday, April 19, 3:00 pm, Warren County/Bowling Green Justice Center (1001 Center Street, BG) Tickets $5 
6:00pm
  • Location: WKU Softball Complex
  • Time: 6:00pm

 For more about WKU Softball, visit https://wkusports.com/sports/softball


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