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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).

Learn more. 

You may have been told that your mindset can turn something that feels like a defeat (fixed mindset) into an opportunity to learn and fine-tune your approach (growth mindset), but it can still be hard to apply that knowledge in real life. In this conversation, we will talk about how to recognize opportunities to apply a growth mindset, and we will share real-world experiences to help you not just "know" but be able to apply this perspective shift.

It takes practice, but a growth mindset can help you persist and succeed, not just as a student but also throughout your life!

If you are unable to attend in person, RSVP in Suitable by the day before this event to receive a Zoom link one hour before the event begins.

https://www.wku.edu/firstgen/get-involved/

Join us at the Rock Garden between Hardin Plantarium and EBS for the Ogden College Ice Cream Social!

Our student groups and organizations will be set-up for you to meet and chat with to find the right fit for you.

Grab a sticker card on your way in to the social, collect a sticker from at least four different student organizations, and redeem for a FREE scoop of ice cream! 

Join the Mahurin Honors College community for our inaugural Convocation, bringing together students, faculty, and staff, to celebrate the beginning of a new academic year. This year’s gathering will welcome our newest Honors Scholars, recognize the MHC community, and reflect on the values, curiosity, and shared purpose that define the Honors experience.

You're invited to the 2026 Department of English Convocation! This event is open to all students.

Meet and greet with English faculty, programs, classes, and clubs. Snacks/refreshments will be offered and four attendees will win $25 gift cards to the WKU Bookstore!

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

Come celebrate the ABCs of the new year: Apples, Brisket, and Challah (plus a few other delicious foods) with Jewish Hilltoppers at our annual Rosh Hashanah dinner!