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Come support EKU NPHC today during our Zaxby's fundraiser!!!

HALT presents EKU's First Exploration Series!
February 11th at 5pm a Special Agent from the Secret Service is coming to talk about his line of work! If you are interested in working for the Secret Service then feel free to stop by. Hope to see you there!

Come down for a message in a cafe-style setting on being transformed by grace vs. conforming to the world. We're gonna talk about the process of transformation and how it can occur in people. Snacks and drinks will be provided.

How does race impact politics? Dr. Cathy Cohen has devoted her career to shedding light on that timely question, and she will share her insights at her Chautauqua Black History Month Keynote Address, “Do Black Lives Matter? Race and the Politics of Death,” on Thurs. Feb. 18, 7:30 pm in O’Donnell Hall. Free and open to the public. Attendance slips will be provided. As David and Mary Winton Green Professor of political science at the University of Chicago, Cohen specializes in American politics, with research interests in African-American politics, women and politics, lesbian and gay politics, and social movements. She is the founder of BlackYouthProject.com, author of “Democracy Remixed: Black Youth and the Future of American Politics” and “The Boundaries of Blackness,” and co-editor the Oxford Press series, “Transgressing Boundaries: Studies in Black Politics and Black Communities.”

The work of the Central Kentucky African American Cemetery Association, LLC is to restore the original dignity of the historic cemeteries that exist in the region. This includes removing undergrowth, discovering head stones, flagging potential grave sites for ground probing radar, and other tasks to help restore the cemetery. Sadly Historical African-American cemeteries are rare and are also the “most vulnerable” to dilapidation. Come out and help preserve this integral part of our region’s history! Transportation will be provided from EKU’s Richmond Campus. To reserve your spot, click "More On This Announcement" below to sign up. To learn more about the work please watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flsXzK7kihA

If you are eligible to student teach in Fall 2016, there is an opportunity for the first time to student teach in Ireland! The trip will take place over the course of 4 weeks in Dublin, Ireland and Belfast.
To be eligible, students must have a 3.0 GPA or higher and must apply for student teaching between Feb.1-15, 2016. The application is located in EKUDirect, under the Student Services and Financial Aid tab and is the 11th folder under the regular student teaching application. The candidate must also submit a $250 deposit, an essay, and 3letters of reference. Scholarships may be available to help offset the cost of the trip. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Dr. Peggy Petrilli.

Are you interested in running for a Student Government Office position? We are hosting an informational meeting for any student interested in running for office! This meeting will be on Thursday, February 18 at 7 p.m. in Herndon Lounge, located in Middle Powell. This meeting is mandatory for individuals interested in running. For any questions or concerns please contact Allie Maples at Allie.maples@eku.edu.

Dane Hosler has been brining interactive storytelling drama to schools all over Eastern and Central Kentucky for over 15 years. Using myths, legends and folktales from across the region, Dane brings these stories to life using participants from the audience. So come along watch, laugh, and maybe even become one of the many colorful characters that inhabit the world of storytelling! For more information on Dane visit: www.danethedramaguy.com

LOCATION CHANGE
Due to high demand the storyteller has been moved to a larger venue: Grand Reading Room. *Charlotte Dupuy,Suing for Freedom, 1787-d.after 1866, portrayed by Elizabeth Lawson. Bring your lunch and enjoy our desserts and beverages. *Kentucky Humanities Council

Do you and your significant other have plans for Valentine's Day? Well if you don't you definitely should come join EKU Campus Rec's Adventure Programs for a Sweetheart Climb night.

On Friday, February 19th, Dr. Fatih Beren will provide a guest lecture on Domestic Security Intelligence in Democratic Societies. Dr. Beren is a Police Commissioner with the Turkish National Police as well as lecturer for the Turkish National Police Academy. Dr. Beren has over a decade of experience leading police intelligence units in Turkey. Currently, Dr. Beren is a visiting scholar with the School of Criminal Justice at the University of Cincinnati. The lecture will occur in Stratton 300 at 10:00 AM.

Silent Coffee is a social where we meet in the upstairs room at Purdy's Coffee Co. Here American Sign Language (ASL) is used to communicate and socialize with people who are deaf and hearing. Signers of all levels are encouraged to attend, socialize, and develop their skills!

Stop by the Main Lobby of the Main Library to take part in a Valentine's Day photo booth, complete with props! Professional photos will be available on February 11 from 10AM-6PM. The booth will also be available for self-photography until Friday at 4 p.m.; be sure to upload your photos to Facebook or Twitter and tag us @ekulibraries #ekulibraries