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Week of 9/17 to 9/23
Monday, September 18th
3:00pm - 5:00pm
  • Location: HCIC 1011
  • Time: 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Networking with Nonprofits

3:00pm - 5:00pm
  • Location: Room 1011 in HCIC Building and the adjacent courtyard
  • Time: 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Join us for Networking with Nonprofits!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
  • Location: DSU 2001
  • Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Career workshop series for international students and study abroad returnees. Learn how to make the most out of your global experiences as you prepare for a career and how to effectively navigate the USA job market. Pre-registration was required by September 10th to participate in this series. Students are expected to attend at least 4/5 workshops. 

  1. Monday, September 11th @ 4pm- WKU Career Development Services, Handshake, and Stepping Blocks
  2. Monday, September 18th @ 4pm- Resumes & Cover Letters
  3. Monday, September 25th @ 4pm- Interviewing Skills
  4. Monday, October 9th @ 4pm- Searching for Jobs/Internships Part 1
  5. Monday, October 16th @ 4pm- Search for Jobs/Internships Part 2
Tuesday, September 19th
2:20pm - 3:20pm
  • Location: Downing Student Union 2004
  • Time: 2:20pm - 3:20pm

The Advising & Career Development Center (ACDC) will be offering Registration Workshops to help students prepare for registration later this semester. During these workshops, we will cover topics such as: 5th Week Check In, Meeting with your Academic Advisor, Understanding your Degree Audit, and Registration Tools/Dates.

Learn more  https://www.wku.edu/advising/registrationworkshops.php

6:00pm
  • Location: FAC Gallery
  • Time: 6:00pm

WKU Art & Design Faculty Exhibit Reception

Wednesday, September 20th
9:00am - 4:00pm
  • Location: Kentucky Museum
  • Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm

This traveling exhibition features the works of Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) visual artists living in Kentucky, who share their experiences of the Commonwealth. Sponsored by the Kentucky Arts Council in partnership with the Asia Institute-Crane House and the Kentucky Chinese American Association. 

More information.

3:00pm - 4:00pm
  • Location: Downing Student Union 2004
  • Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm

The Advising & Career Development Center (ACDC) will be offering Registration Workshops to help students prepare for registration later this semester. During these workshops, we will cover topics such as: 5th Week Check In, Meeting with your Academic Advisor, Understanding your Degree Audit, and Registration Tools/Dates.

Learn more https://www.wku.edu/advising/registrationworkshops.php

4:30pm - 5:30pm
  • Location: HCIC 1011
  • Time: 4:30pm - 5:30pm

College Knowledge is a series happening throughout the Fall semester for international students. 

The September 20 interactive discussion will explore health and wellness. What is available on campus? How does health insurance work in the U.S.? And more!

Additional sessions:

Wednesday, October 18: Relationships in the U.S.

Wednesday, November 1: Preparation for Spring Semester

Wednesday, November 15: Cultural Adjustment

Thursday, September 21st
9:00am - 4:00pm
  • Location: Kentucky Museum
  • Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm

This traveling exhibition features the works of Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) visual artists living in Kentucky, who share their experiences of the Commonwealth. Sponsored by the Kentucky Arts Council in partnership with the Asia Institute-Crane House and the Kentucky Chinese American Association. 

More information.

1:30pm - 2:30pm
  • Location: HCIC 3004
  • Time: 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Join WKU Global advisors to discuss the process for earning transfer credit while on a global learning program. 

4:30pm - 6:30pm
  • Location: HCIC - HCIC 1011
  • Time: 4:30pm - 6:30pm
6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Location: Preston Center, Blue Court #3
  • Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Compete in a friendly volleyball tournament or just come show your support! Presented by Floor 4 of Minton Hall but open to all WKU students.

7:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Location: The Capitol, downtown Bowling Green
  • Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Lost River Sessions will feature Hancock and Shouse with opener Logan Murrell at The Capitol, 416 E. Main Ave., Bowling Green.

Doors open at 6 p.m., show at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15. WKU students admitted free with student ID at the door. Ticket information

More information

Friday, September 22nd
9:00am - 4:00pm
  • Location: Kentucky Museum
  • Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm

This traveling exhibition features the works of Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) visual artists living in Kentucky, who share their experiences of the Commonwealth. Sponsored by the Kentucky Arts Council in partnership with the Asia Institute-Crane House and the Kentucky Chinese American Association. 

More information.

3:00pm - 4:15pm
  • Location: COHH 3123
  • Time: 3:00pm - 4:15pm

Math Graduate Student Seminar: Ashley Orehek-RossiSTEM Librarian

Session 1 – Intro to library resources / Math databases / Literature review

6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Location: Diddle Arena
  • Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm

For more about WKU Volleyball, visit https://wkusports.com/sports/womens-volleyball

7:30pm
  • Location: Van Meter Hall
  • Time: 7:30pm

WKU Symphony 

7:30pm - 9:00pm
  • Location: The Capitol Arts Center (416 E Main Ave.)
  • Time: 7:30pm - 9:00pm

The Elephant 6 Recording Co. shares the unique inside story of the collective creative evolution behind the sounds of 1990s psychedelic rock bands like the Olivia Tremor Control, Neutral Milk Hotel, and the Apples in Stereo--the founding groups behind the Elephant 6 collective, as well as a host of other artists--with inspirational resonance for today's music makers and music lovers everywhere.

 

Free tickets are available at capitolbg.org. In partnership with SKY Arts Film Festival, The Elephant 6 Recording Co. is our kickoff for the 2023-2024 Southern Circuit Film Series. Tickets for this screening and the whole Southern Circuit Film Series are FREE and co-sponsored by WKU and the PCAL Cultural Enhancement Series.

7:30pm - 9:00pm
  • Location: Van Meter Hall
  • Time: 7:30pm - 9:00pm

WKU Symphony ticket details can be found at the Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Box Office.

8:00pm - 10:00pm
  • Location: HCIC Back Lawn
  • Time: 8:00pm - 10:00pm

The Out in Honors Network annual dance celebration. The theme is Barbie!

Saturday, September 23rd
9:00am - 4:00pm
  • Location: Kentucky Museum
  • Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm

This traveling exhibition features the works of Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) visual artists living in Kentucky, who share their experiences of the Commonwealth. Sponsored by the Kentucky Arts Council in partnership with the Asia Institute-Crane House and the Kentucky Chinese American Association. 

More information.

7:30am - 11:00am
  • Location: WKU Campus
  • Time: 7:30am - 11:00am

In its 44th year, Med Center Health 10K Classic will start and end on the WKU campus.

Race Day Schedule

  •     7:30 am – 5K Run/Walk
  •     8:10 am – 10K Wheelchair Race
  •     8:15 am – Med Center Health 10K Classic
  •     9:00 am – Check in for Children’s Classic
  •     9:30 am – Race Course Closes
  •     9:30 am – Children’s Classic (grades 4th-5th)
  •     9:45 am – Children’s Classic (grades kindergarten-3rd)

For a complete schedule, click here.

10:00am
  • Location: L.D. Brown Ag Expo Center Main Arena
  • Time: 10:00am

For more information: West KY Flat Shod Horse Sale

1:00pm - 3:00pm
  • Location: Diddle Arena
  • Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm

For more about WKU Volleyball, visit https://wkusports.com/sports/womens-volleyball


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