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CIS Student Club will meet on Thursday afternoon, at 4:45PM. If you are interested in computers, please join us. And bring a friend. The CIS Student Club is open to all current EKU students. We will discuss upcoming projects (e.g., Linux, Python 3 programming, and deploying a Raspberry Pi) and possible field trips. Bring your laptop and we will configure it for Python programming.

Family Weekend is an annual tradition that allows you to show your family around your new home, and make memories together through fun-filled, family-friendly, Colonel-spirited activities! Please click the link to explore Family Weekend 2017 activities and for registration. Online registration will be available until September 15, 2017.

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice-cream...and Service! The members of Alpha Phi Omega are hosting an ice-cream social that is free to all students who are interested in learning about community service opportunities offered through our organization. We are a nationally recognized, co-ed (male & female), community service fraternity. We are founded upon the principles of Leadership, Friendship, and Service. Our chapter is seeking service-minded people to potentially join our organization and its program of servant leadership. If you love ice-cream, or just meeting new people, come meet with us in the EKU Library room 208 at 8:30pm tonight for a sweet treat and a chance to learn about getting involved both on and off campus through various projects with our local service partners including Habitat for Humanity and the Madison Co. Humane Society. Questions? Contact Jacob Knox!

The Noel Studio will host its annual open house event on Wednesday, September 13, from 2 to 4 p.m. Noel Studio Consultants will facilitate games to help students learn more about the Noel Studio’s services and spaces. Prizes and refreshments available while they last. Students are invited to come and go as their schedules permit.

College is stressful--learn how to cope with us! If you could use a little extra help learning how to manage stress, enjoy free pizza, and are interested in being mentored this semester, come to our first social event! Please RSVP to Mackenzie King at mackenzie.king@eku.edu.

Featured Dishes:
Chicken Tikka Masala
Vegan Mac & Cheese
Roasted Garlic Potatoes
Chicken and Roasted Corn Chowder
Dijon Turkey Bacon Panini
Spicy Cilantro Turkey Burger
Meat Lover's Flatbread
Marinated Tomato Salad
Spiced Pumpkin Blondie

Do you know someone experiencing memory loss? Have them join us at The Place to Be. Your brain will get a work out and so will your body! We utilize an evidence based program of Cognitive Stimulation. Enjoy games, exercise and socialization; working 1 on 1 with a Master of Occupational Therapy student! Tuesdays @Telford YMCA. Free with Telford YMCA Or Silver Sneakers / non-members $25 for 6 week program. Enrollment open to all members of the community, the program is sponsored by EKU Occupational Therapy Program in conjunction with Telford YMCA. Hurry Program fills up quickly!

Internationally recognized physicist Sylvester James Gates Jr. will present a Chautauqua keynote address for Celebration of Science and Mathematics Week titled "Einstein v. Roberts: Does Diversity Matter in Science?", on Thursday, Sept. 14, at 7:30 p.m. in O'Donnell Hall of the Whitlock Building. The event is free and open to the public. Attendance slips will be provided for students. Currently the Ford Foundation Professor of Physics at Brown University, Dr. Gates is one of the most distinguished scientists in America. A pioneer in the fields of supersymmetry, supergravity, and superstring theory, Gates is the author of "Superspace," the first major book on the subject, as well as "Superstring Theory: the DNA of Reality." He has served on the President's Council on Science & Technology, was awarded the National Medal of Science in 2013, and was named "Scientist of the Year" by the Harvard Foundation in 2014.

Advanced manufacturing is a key capability for enabling sustainable, long-duration human spaceflight missions. In this talk Dr. Tracie Prater will provide a broad overview of NASA technology development efforts in the areas of manufacturing for space, in-space, and on the planetary surface. Dr. Prater will also discuss her background and personal journey to her current role at NASA. This presentation is one of the activities of the the Celebration of Science and Mathematics Week.

In observance of September 11th, EKU will host a series of programs and service projects. These events will honor the heroes who have served their communities and nation since the tragic events which took place on September 11th, 2001. We invite the campus and local community to join us for a day of service and remembrance. Event Schedule for September 11th:
8:30 AM: The 9/11 Memorial Service, Memorial Plaza, outside the Powell Building
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM: Blood Drive, Powell Student Center
4:00 PM – 11 PM: 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb, EKU Center for the Arts & Keene Hall
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Registration for Climb 1, EKU Center for the Arts
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM: First Climb at Keene Hall
6:30 PM –7:30 PM: Registration for Climb 2, EKU Center for the Arts
7:45 PM: 9/11 Memorial Ceremony, Center for the Arts
Immediately following the ceremony until 11:00 PM: Second Climb at Keene Hall

Hiking. Kayaking. Backpacking. Bicycling. Even bird-watching! These are just a few of the activities students and faculty at Eastern Kentucky University will be participating in from September 18th through October 25th. You can help compete to win the 4th annual Outdoor Nation Campus Challenge, brought to you by- The Outdoor Foundation. To participate in the Challenge, simply download the Campus Challenge app, join EKU’s team, and log your outdoor activities during the Challenge to score points. Prizes for winners include national titles, free outdoor gear, and most important, bragging rights! Register early for a chance to win REI Gift Cards! Challenge begins on September 18th! Download the Campus Challenge app today to participate, win points and prizes!

In this workshop, the staff at the Student Success Center will present concepts and strategies to help you develop your own study guides and approaches to preparing for exams.

In this workshop you will learn and practice approaches to reading college textbooks that increase the quality of your reading while making efficient use of your time.

Join a world-wide community of activism and sisterhood by auditioning for the 2017-2018 season of the EKU Vagina Monologues! Our production's proceeds go directly to Bluegrass Rape Crisis Center, Hope's Wings Domestic Violence Program, and the V-Day Foundation. Auditions will be a cold reading; just bring yourself! Come to one of the following locations between 7:00 and 9:00 p.m.: Sept. 11 Burrier 100
Sept. 13 Burrier 100
Sept. 19 Ferrell Auditorium, Combs Building
Sept. 21 Burrier 100