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Wear athletic-type clothing and tennis shoes. Bring a flag and rifle (if you desire to try out on rifle), water, and a sack lunch.

This Thursday, April 23rd at 5:00PM in Room 280 of Stratton, we will conduct a routine member meeting and elect new officers. Attendance for this meeting is very important and highly encouraged, especially if you are planning to run for a position. We will also be discussing next week's career panel and other plans/events for the remainder of the semester. See you there!

Join the sisters of Chi Omega in their efforts to raise money for the American Cancer Society in loving memory of their sisters Kelly Harty and Dori Hundley Deitrich. Cost is $50 per team. Entrance to the event is $1 for players and $3 for spectators. Friday's games will begin at 5 pm in Begley and last until 11 pm, and will start on Saturday at noon and last until they are finished. Come out and support a great cause!

The Fresh Food Company will be having the Taste Cart available today during dinner. The promoted item will be Strawberry Shortcake Shooters -- available only today, so don't miss out!

EKU Asian Studies presents a screening of Mira Nair’s “Salaam Bombay!” followed by a discussion hosted by Dr. Minh Nguyen, Director of Asian Studies. Forced to leave his family at a very young age, Krishna lives on the streets with pimps, prostitutes, drug addicts, and other homeless children of Bombay. He earns very little money delivering tea so that he can return home to his family. His honest plan is foiled when his hard-earned money is stolen by his closest friend, forcing Krishna to follow in the footsteps of so many street children of Bombay by turning to a life of crime. This is the final Asian film screening of the year. Proof of attendance will be provided. EKU Asian Studies, which offers an academic minor and certificate, critically examines the cultures, societies, languages, histories, religions, and politics of Asians and peoples of Asian descent throughout the world.

Hi EKU Relay for Life is coming up!! It is May 1st from 6pm-12am and we are still signing up teams if you are interested. It is free to start a team. You get a table at the event to set up and fundraise money for American Cancer Society at the event and have tons of fun. We are looking for survivors of cancer to honor at our Relay for Life Event which is May 1st from 6pm-12am. We would love to honor these individuals and have them participate in our survivor walk. We are also looking to honor those who are fighting/fought/beat cancer for our luminaria event. If you know anyone please send Sofia their name, picture, type of cancer, date of life is applicable. Luminarias are also $5 for those who are survivors and those who have passed. We are also selling Game on Cancer T shirts for $10. Let Sofia know if you have any questions or want to purchase any of these items.

Please bring your gently used winter gear to be donated to Liberty place (A woman's domestic violence shelter). Monetary donations are also greatly appreciated.

Join Alpha Kappa Alpha and grab a plate of good barbeque on a beautiful Friday afternoon. All proceeds from the COOKOWT will go to support Africare. The cost is five dollars per plate and 1 dollar per item

Join the Pretty ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Zeta Nu chapter for a relaxing kickback in powell underground. Free Pizza, punch, fun games and entertainment.

“An Asian Occasion,” EKU’s first, one-of-a-kind cultural extravaganza, will be held Thursday, April 30, beginning at 3 p.m. at Powell Corner with an Asian Read-In. All readers are welcome and will read in English excerpts of their choice from great works of literature written by Asians and people of Asian descent (readings in English available). A cultural fair, featuring games and free samples of ethnic Asian food, will follow from 5 to 7 p.m. in Middle Powell. “An Asian Occasion” is sponsored by EKU’s Asian Studies Program; Department of Language, Cultures, and Humanities; Cultural Center; Center for International Education; International Student Association; Student Government Association; Office of Student Life; and the UNICEF Club at Model Laboratory School. Free and open to the public. Proof of attendance will be provided.

EKU Asian Studies presents a conference on the theme of “Asian Studies in the Contemporary World” on Friday, April 24, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Kennamer Room of the Powell Building. 9-9:45 a.m., Breakfast
9:45-10 a.m., President Michael Benson, Welcome
10-11 a.m., Dr. Jason Abbott (University of Louisville), “Southeast Asian Politics: Democracy’s Travails?”
11 a.m.-Noon, Dr. Abraham Velez (EKU), “The Buddha and Religious Diversity”
Noon-1 p.m., Lunch
1-2 p.m., Dr. Jeffrey Richey (Berea College), “The Sage Returns: Confucian Revival in Contemporary China”
2-3 p.m., Dr. Kristin Monroe (University of Kentucky), “Mobility, Risk, and Possibility among Syrian Workers in Beirut”
3-4 p.m., Dr. Akiko Takenaka (University of Kentucky), “Yasukuni Shrine: History, Memory, and Japan’s Unending Postwar”
4-5 p.m., Reception Free and open to the public. Proof of attendance will be provided.

On Thursday, April 30 at 7:30 PM, in O'Donnell Hall, Dr. Barbara Frederickson will give the 5th Annual Bruce MacLaren Distinguished lecture, “On Positivity,” as the final Chautauqua Lecture in the 2014-15 "Strategizing" series. All Chautauqua events are free and open to the public. Attendance slips will be provided for students. Fredrickson is the Kenan Distinguished Professor of Psychology at UNC Chapel Hill and the author of “Positivity” and “Love 2.0.” The winner of the APA's inaugural Templeton Prize in Positive Psychology, Frederickson also serves as principal investigator of the Positive Emotions and Psychophysiology Laboratory (aka PEP Lab). Her research reveals how positive emotions, fleeting as they are, can tip the scales toward a life of flourishing. For more information, contact Chautauqua Lecture Series Coordinator Dr. Erik Liddell at erik.liddell@eku.edu.

Unfortunately, due to illness, the Michael S. Roth Chautauqua Lecture planned for tonight (April 23) is postponed until the 2015-16 academic year. Thank you for understanding. For more information, contact Chautauqua Lecture Series Coordinator Dr. Erik Liddell at erik.liddell@eku.edu.

Alpha Phi Omega national co-ed service fraternity would like to cordially invite you to our karaoke night. Come and sing with us completely JUDGEMENT FREE. Lip Syncing will also be available for those who do not feel comfortable singing. FREE PIZZA PROVIDED!!!

Need a comfortable, safe place to log long study hours? Sunday, April 26 through Finals Week, the Java City Library Cafe, atrium, and computer lab spaces will be open all night Sunday-Thursday nights. A security guard will be stationed to ensure overnight safety. Brought to you by EKU Libraries, the Friends of EKU Libraries and EKU SGA.

This is our last big event of the school year. We will be watching Radio and snacks and refreshments will be provided. It will be a great time to come out if you are interested in learning about how to get involved with Best Buddies next year.