WKU Events
- Time: 7:00am
Room change requests are accepted through the Housing Portal beginning at 7 AM.
- Location: Downing Student Union
- Time: 8:00am - 2:00pm
Each year, high school students from across Kentucky and the surrounding region come together at Western Kentucky University for a one day retreat to further develop their leadership skills.
Participants attend sessions presented by Western Kentucky University staff and student leaders.
- Date: Friday, September 11, 2026
- Check In: 8:00 am - 8:45 am CST in Downing Student Union
- Conference Time: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm CST
- Sessions may let out closer to 1:45 P.M. to allow time for travel back to respective school districts
*Reminder that Bowling Green, KY is on Central Standard Time.*
Registration Fee: $35 per student (includes breakfast, lunch, conference materials and gift).
- Location: Fine Arts Center Room 189 - Recital Hall
- Time: 7:30pm - 8:30pm
This is a free event. Please contact sarah.berry@wku.edu for more information
- Location: First Christian Church (1106 State St, Bowling Green, KY 42101)
- Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
This is a free event.
- Location: Medical Center - WKU Health Sciences Complex
- Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Are you a nursing student looking to network with employers in healthcare industries? Are you hoping to gain experience in your desired career field before graduating college? Then this opportunity is just for you!
The Nursing Recruitment Fair will take place on Wednesday, September 23rd at the Medical Center WKU Health Sciences Complex from 2:00pm – 4:00pm CST.
30 employers will be coming to the Medical Center - WKU Health Sciences Complex, and they want to meet YOU! These employers will be expressing opportunities within their companies. Why not take advantage of this free opportunity to showcase yourself in a positive light! So come on out and show them what you have to offer!
Want to know how you can stand out from others? Register for the fair and find out!
- Location: Van Meter Hall
- Time: 7:30pm - 8:30pm
More info to come for repertoire and tickets.
- Location: L.D. Brown Ag Expo Center
- Time: 10:00am
For more information: West KY Flat Shod Horse Sale
- 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: 7:30pm - 8:30pm
This is a free event.
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