WKU Events

Wednesday, November 11th, 2026

Wednesday, November 11th

8:00am - 4:30pm

Location: Main Gallery, 2nd Floor FAC
Time: 8:00am - 4:30pm

This competitive juried exhibition showcases a selection of work in a variety of media created by students in the WKU Department of Art & Design.

8:30am - 2:30pm

WKU Preview Day

Location: Event begins in Diddle Arena
Time: 8:30am - 2:30pm

WKU Preview Day is a free open house event that offers a comprehensive look at Western Kentucky University's outstanding academic offerings, student activities, and beautiful campus in Bowling Green, KY.

Sessions are offered to provide valuable information about life on The Hill, and an information expo allows students and their families the opportunity to personally connect with representatives from different academic departments, student services, housing, financial aid, and more!

Check-in and a campus information fair will begin at 8:30am Central Time at Diddle Arena Entrance 2. Parking will be available in Parking Structure 3 at 1793 Creason Street, Bowling Green, KY 42101. The program welcome will begin at 9:30am Central Time.

6:30pm - 8:30pm

PCAL CES and The Capitol Present: American Pachuco Documentary Screening

Location: Jody Richards Hall Auditorium
Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Against political resistance and industry skepticism, Luis Valdez pushes Chicano storytelling from the fields to the film screen with Zoot Suit and La Bamba, crafting iconic works that challenge, celebrate, and expand America’s story.

Acclaimed playwright and director Luis Valdez recognized early on the profound impact of seeing one’s own humanity reflected onstage and on screen. He used theater to ignite change while working alongside farmworkers and Cesar Chavez, and he made films that amplified Chicano experiences. His work expanded audiences, bringing in people who had rarely seen their stories told before. Now, director David Alvarado reveals the fuel behind his legendary career.

Alvarado brings us close to Valdez, charting his career milestones and enduring cultural influence. He employs vibrant stylistic choices, using split screens, remarkable archival footage rescued from decay, and a pachuco narrator who tells it like it is by interjecting candid commentary throughout. Alvarado ensures Luis Valdez’s contributions are unmistakable and that his message — “America is Chicano” — resonates proudly, which feels especially vital for today.

Free tickets are available at https://capitolbg.org/. After the screening, a Q&A with filmmakers will be offered.

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