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- WKU News
- Tuesday, August 4th, 2026
Here is a listing of WKU events for Tuesday, August 4 through Saturday, August 22. All times are Central (unless noted). For more events, visit the WKU Events calendar at https://www.wku.edu/events. or follow @wkuevents on Instagram. (More: How to Place Campus Events on WKU Events Calendar)
Tuesday, August 4
10 a.m.: Topper Orientation Program. Downing Student Union. Contact Admissions, (270) 745-2551.
7 p.m.: Planetarium Show: Hubble Space Telescope’s 30th Anniversary. Free admission. Hardin Planetarium. Contact Planetarium, (270) 745-4044.
Wednesday, August 5
10 a.m.: Staff Senate Meeting. Downing Student Union, room 2081. Contact Staff Senate, staffsenate@wku.edu.
6 p.m.: WKU Soccer vs. Murray State. WKU Soccer Complex. Contact Athletic Communications, (270) 745-5388.
7 p.m.: Planetarium Show: Hubble Space Telescope’s 30th Anniversary. Free admission. Hardin Planetarium. Contact Planetarium, (270) 745-4044.
Friday, August 7
8 a.m.: RuFF Agility of KY. Through August 9. L.D. Brown Agricultural Exposition Center. Contact Ag Expo Center, (270) 745-3976.
2 p.m.: WKU Soccer vs. Samford. WKU Soccer Complex. Contact Athletic Communications, (270) 745-5388.
Saturday, August 8
8 a.m.: RuFF Agility of KY. Through August 9. L.D. Brown Agricultural Exposition Center. Contact Ag Expo Center, (270) 745-3976.
Sunday, August 9
8 a.m.: RuFF Agility of KY. Through August 9. L.D. Brown Agricultural Exposition Center. Contact Ag Expo Center, (270) 745-3976.
2 p.m.: Planetarium Show: Hubble Space Telescope’s 30th Anniversary. Free admission. Hardin Planetarium. Contact Planetarium, (270) 745-4044.
Tuesday, August 11
7 p.m.: Planetarium Show: Hubble Space Telescope’s 30th Anniversary. Free admission. Hardin Planetarium. Contact Planetarium, (270) 745-4044.
Thursday, August 13
8:55 a.m.: Board of Regents Retreat. Harbaugh Club at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium. Contact Jace Lux, (270) 745-4295.
7 p.m.: Planetarium Show: Hubble Space Telescope’s 30th Anniversary. Free admission. Hardin Planetarium. Contact Planetarium, (270) 745-4044.
7 p.m.: WKU Soccer vs. Missouri. WKU Soccer Complex. Contact Athletic Communications, (270) 745-5388.
Friday, August 14
8:30 a.m.: Bluegrass Round-up Show. L.D. Brown Agricultural Exposition Center. Through August 16. Contact Ag Expo Center, (270) 745-3976.
9 a.m.: Board of Regents Quarterly Meeting. Martin Regents Room, Jody Richards Hall. Contact Jace Lux, (270) 745-4295.
Saturday, August 15
Big Red Marching Band Preseason Camp. Various locations. Through August 22. Contact BRMB, band@wku.edu.
8:30 a.m.: Bluegrass Round-up Show. L.D. Brown Agricultural Exposition Center. Through August 16. Contact Ag Expo Center, (270) 745-3976.
Sunday, August 16
8:30 a.m.: Bluegrass Round-up Show. L.D. Brown Agricultural Exposition Center. Through August 16. Contact Ag Expo Center, (270) 745-3976.
2 p.m.: Planetarium Show: Hubble Space Telescope’s 30th Anniversary. Free admission. Hardin Planetarium. Contact Planetarium, (270) 745-4044.
Monday, August 17
8 a.m.: M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan Move-In. WKU Residence Halls. Contact M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan, (270) 745-3577.
10 a.m.: Faculty and Staff Convocation. Van Meter Hall. Contact Communications & Marketing, (270) 745-4295.
Tuesday, August 18
M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan Activities Begin. Various locations. Contact M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan, (270) 745-3577.
10 a.m.: M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan Move-In. WKU Residence Halls. Contact M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan, (270) 745-3577.
7 p.m.: Planetarium Show: Hubble Space Telescope’s 30th Anniversary. Free admission. Hardin Planetarium. Contact Planetarium, (270) 745-4044.
7:15 p.m.: M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan Topper Walk Kickoff. South Lawn. The WKU Community is invited to arrive during the kickoff and to make a celebratory tunnel for M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan Topper Walk. Contact M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan, (270) 745-3577.
8 p.m.: M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan Topper Walk. South Lawn to Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium. The WKU Community is invited to arrive during the kickoff and to make a celebratory tunnel for M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan Topper Walk. Contact M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan, (270) 745-3577.
8:15 p.m.: M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan Class of 2030 Photo. Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium. Contact M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan, (270) 745-3577.
Wednesday, August 19
Big Red Marching Band Preseason Camp. Various locations. Through August 22. Contact BRMB, band@wku.edu.
M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan Activities Continue. Various events and locations. Contact M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan, (270) 745-3577.
6 p.m.: WKU Volleyball vs. IU Indy. Diddle Arena. Contact Athletic Communications, (270) 745-5388.
Thursday, August 20
M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan Activities Continue. Various events and locations. Contact M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan, (270) 745-3577.
9 a.m.: M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan Big Red’s Blitz. Through August 21. Various locations. Contact M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan, (270) 745-3577.
11 a.m.: WKU On-Campus & Part-Time Student Job Fair. Downing Student Union, first floor. Contact Career Development, (270) 745-6141.
7 p.m.: Planetarium Show: Hubble Space Telescope’s 30th Anniversary. Free admission. Hardin Planetarium. Contact Planetarium, (270) 745-4044.
7 p.m.: WKU Soccer vs. UAB. WKU Soccer Complex. Contact Athletic Communications, (270) 745-5388.
Friday, August 21
M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan Activities Continue. Various events and locations. Contact M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan, (270) 745-3577.
9 a.m.: M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan Big Red’s Blitz. Through August 21. Various locations. Contact M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan, (270) 745-3577.
8 a.m.: Residence Halls Open for Fall Semester. WKU Residence Halls. Contact Housing, (270) 745-4359.
10 a.m.: Topper Orientation Program. Downing Student Union. Contact Admissions, (270) 745-2551.
4:30 p.m.: M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan Topper Traditions. Diddle Arena. Contact M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan, (270) 745-3577.
5:30 p.m.: Meijer Topper Fest 2026. WKU South Lawn. Free admission and parking. Contact Campus and Community Events, (270) 745-2497.
Saturday, August 22
Big Red Marching Band Preseason Camp. Various locations. Through August 22. Contact BRMB, band@wku.edu.
12 p.m.: Volleyball 101 Event. Diddle Arena. Contact Athletic Communications, (270) 745-5388.
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