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Orientation Leader Overview -- An Orientation Leader (OL) is a current, fulltime undergraduate student that serves as a student mentor and guide for first year students and transfer students during the summer before their first semester on campus. An OL assists students and parents during orientation sessions by giving tours, hosting panel discussions and answering a variety of questions regarding campus life. They are paid for training and orientation sessions. Orientation Leaders will be given summer housing and a uniform. We ask that any students that are considering becoming an Orientation Leader do not take summer courses.

Are you interested in spinning flag or rifle, dancing, and performing with the EKU Marching Band? We perform at tailgating, pregame, and during half time at the football games and cheer on the Colonels during the game. If interested, come to the EKU colorguard auditions and be ready to spin and have a good time! Just wear athletic-type clothing and tennis shoes, and bring a flag and rifle (if you would like to audition on rifle), water, and a sack lunch or snack. Some flags will be available, but supplies are limited. Let's make this a great season!

Do you still need one credit hour? The third section of REC 101 (Recreation & Tourism Careers) begins April 4th. This 5 week course is an introduction to the broad scope of careers and employment in recreation, park and tourism services. Students will have the chance to explore various employment opportunities and career paths they may not have known were out there! The class meets Tues./Thurs. from 3:30pm-4:45pm from April 4 - May 7.

Let's "GLOW" for a run! April 7th at 9:00pm, Campus Recreation will be hosting the "Light the Night 5K"! This event is a five-kilometer fun run/walk through EKU's Richmond Campus, at night, with glowing cones, paint, and Glow-Zones to light the way!

Accounting students will offer free income tax help for people who make up to $54,000 and need assistance in preparing their tax returns. Students are IRS-certified to provide free basic income tax return preparation to qualified individuals on campus and beyond. Schedule an appointment at www.uwbg.org, or call 211 (United Way Call Center). Remaining VITA session dates are:
Wednesday, 3/8, 5-8pm
Thursday, 3/23, 5-8pm
Friday, 3/24, 9am-3pm You will need to bring Social Security cards, picture IDs, W-2s and other income documents, as well as last year’s return if available, and other information listed at https://www.irs.gov/individuals/checklist-for-free-tax-return-preparation.

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.

RecycleMania is here again and this year EKU is hoping to improve upon our ranking from last year We will be comparing our recycling and landfill waste totals against other local and National Universities, including the likes of Berea College, Centre College, Morehead State, NKU, UK, & UofL - therefore bragging rights are at stake! Do your best to reduce your waste to landfill - read up on "What goes where?" and recycle properly. Each week we will be reporting our weights of landfill waste, recycled paper, bottles and cans over the 8 week competition. We will be competing on the following criteria: Landfill diversion rate (%) Total weight of recyclables recovered (lbs) Total weight of recyclables recovered per person (lbs/person) For a complete list of items recyclable on campus, visit: http://sustainability.eku.edu/waste-management-recycling

Spend your Spring Break multi-pitch climbing and hiking in the wilderness! Join Adventure Programs for this low cost spring break vacation in the cabins. March 11 through March 18 we will be full of adventure and fun while learning life skills in the wilderness. To sign up for one of our trips bring your ID and payment to the front desk of the fitness and wellness center or register online by using the link provided.