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Join Wildlife Management majors, Jason Martin & Isaac Bentley, to hike the grassy paths of Taylor Fork Ecological Area to learn about trail cameras: the history, set up and uses. Please feel free to bring personal laptops along to obtain trail camera pictures but it is not necessary to attend. The hike will be on February 23 2017 at 11:00am and will last 1 hour. Please RSVP to kaitlyn_kelly32@mymail.eku.edu.
Dress for the weather. The paths are mowed, you will require sturdy walking shoes.
Directions: Taylor Fork Ecological Area is adjacent to south campus. Take Kit Carson Dr to McKinney Skills Dr, then follow the dirt road on the right through the gate. Meet at the astronomy telescope deck parking area to shuttle down to the entrance of Taylor Fork Ecological Area. https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1p5Wp_qJtB4290FCnKseVHVkmuho&msa=0&ie=UTF8&t=h&ll=37.72072972996851%2C-84.3000475&z=15

In collaboration with FitTrace, the EKU Exercise and Sport Science Department will host a fat loss challenge! The event is open to all students, faculty, and staff, and will require both the download of the FitTrace App and a body mass (DXA) scan prior to February 22nd, followed by final scans April 24th- 30th. Prize monies will be awarded to participants for overall loss of fat mass and fat mass percentage: 1st place -- $300.00
2nd place -- $200.00
3rd place -- $100.00 For further information about participating, please contact: Dr. Michael Lane (michael.lane@eku.edu) or by phone at 622-1890. You may also reach the department at 622-8139 for further details. Click "More on this Announcement" for the entry form.

As of Monday, February 20th, Weaver pool is open. Please join us for open swims Monday - Thursday from 3:00-5:00. On Tuesday, February 21st, there will be no lunch lap swim at AC due to a routine maintenance session. We apologize for any inconvenience.

We accept submissions in many different genres, including: Creative nonfiction, photography, Short Film, Fiction, Poetry, Drama, Music and Art. To participate in Aurora, please have your submissions sent in by March 7.

Come join Adventure Programs as we take a look at our local plant life. We will discuss the importance, usability and how to ensure that you maintain a positive impact on the ecosystem.

Come join Adventure Programs on a once and a lifetime event! We will climb over 400 feet, hike Grandfather Mountain and hangout in a cabin. Linville Gorge is also called the Grand Canyon of the South and once you have seen it you will understand why. If you are looking for something fun and unique to do sign up with a friend for an amazing unique experience.

Erika Skaggs is long time resident of Lexington, Kentucky with a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from the University of Kentucky. Recently, she graduated the Patterson School of Diplomacy and International Commerce, as specialist in the twin fields of Security and Intelligence. Her current research is focused on Defense Policy, specifically National Security from a Cyber Perspective and Institutionalized Sexism in the Department of Defense. Cyber Security has not always been the most compelling topic in America’s national security conversation. However, the increasingly dire consequences of an inadequate digital defense are slowly eroding that dynamic. This lecture will serve as an introduction to some of the fundamental security questions presented by our nation’s growing reliance on information technology. Where have we come from? Where are we now? And, where are we going?

Come join Adventure Programs as we show you how to cook in backcountry including specific cooking techniques on a wide range of stoves. We will also be serving up some delicious classic outdoor meals for you to sample and take with you on your next trip! Register for free at campus, online at https://online.spectrumng.net/ekucampusrec or just show up the day of. We hope to see you there!

Kentucky Community Colleges - Women in Computing
KYCC-WiC
March 30 - 31, 2017 We are excited to be hosting our 3rd ACM Celebration of Women in Computing and invite you and your students to join us! There will be something for everyone.
• Jill Denner, an Education, Training, and Research (ETR) scientist, will be sharing her most recent research on Student Perspectives of Community College Pathways to Computer Science Bachelor's Degrees.
• Erin Mindell, Progam Manager at Google, will also share her insight into increasing women and other underrepresented groups in computing fields. The KYCC-WiC registration fees are:
• $25 for students (includes meals and scholarships are available for lodging)
Registration is now open at: KYCC Registration
Deadline for registration: March 1, 2017 To submit a proposal, visit our conference website for more details: KYCC Proposals

BSU would like to invite all EKU students to join us during Black Student Union Week this Monday, Feb. 20 through Friday, Feb. 24. We will be celebrating Black History Month through a variety of events, including Black history bingo, movies and popcorn, and a bake sale. Come join us for a week full of music, games, food, and fun! Follow us on Twitter @bsueku1 and Instagram @bsu_eku for details.

A mandatory informational meeting will be held Monday, February 27th for all students interested in running for a position with SGA for the 2017-2018 academic year. All students, including current SGA members, interested in applying for the President/Executive Vice President slate, Vice President for Student Activities Council, and Student Senate must attend the mandatory meeting to be listed on the election ballot. SGA election dates of interest: • February 27, 2017 - Mandatory Informational Meeting
• March 3, 2017 -Election packets due
• March 6, 2017 - Candidate listing will be posted
• March 23, 2017 - Debates with the Executive candidates
• March 28, 2017 - Election Day Candidate packets will be available at the mandatory informational meeting on Feb. 27th. For questions, please contact Elections Committee Chair Conner Niceley at jared_niceley@mymail.eku.edu.

Men and Women of Eastern is a new discussion group here at EKU. This event is sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs and the Counseling Center. We welcome everyone out to come and talk about what it means to be a man and woman.

Did you know that over 4.5 million people are estimated to be victims of human trafficking today? Come out to EKU SHINE's (Stop Human Injustice eNslavement and Exploitation) meeting at 5:00pm, in Library Room 201, to learn how you can fight against this modern day slavery.

Join us for the Spring Veterans and EKU Job Fair on March 1! Our Veterans Only session is from 9:00 - 12:00. Free lunch provided with employers who want to hire veterans and value military service. Open to all Junior and Senior student veterans seeking part or full-time employment. No cost to participate. Bring a copy of your resume and dress to impress. Please RSVP to jaime.roberts@eku.edu by Wednesday, Feb. 22.

The Office of Admissions is currently seeking to hire student(s) to work with our International Admissions Advisor. Job duties will include, but not limited to, making contact with prospective students through multiple channels. These may include email, telephone, Skype, Webinars, videos, flyers, brochures, etc. Topics range from inquiries about the University's admission requirements, scholarships, and student life to sharing information about student life at EKU with prospective students.

Enter your research project in the 2017 Library Research Award for Undergraduates competition before March 20, 2017 for a chance to win a cash prize. Made possible by the Friends of EKU Libraries, this award recognizes and awards undergraduate students whose research makes expert and creative use of the services, resources, and collections of EKU Libraries to produce a scholarly or creative work. Click "More on this Announcement" for details and to view past submissions.