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Apply TODAY to be a mental health peer advocate!! The MHPA program is a student outreach group that represents the EKU Counseling Center through various outreach experiences. Deadline to apply for the Spring 2018 semester is Friday October 13th at 4:30pm. Find application link on counselingcenter.eku.edu. Or, come to the Counseling Center to get a hard copy of application. Direct link to electronic application: counselingcenter.eku.edu/application-mhpa-membership

Featured Dishes:
Breaded Turkey Cutlet
Baked Macaroni & Cheese
Green Beans & Carrots
Three Onion Soup
Spicy Chicken Chipotle Sandwich
Peanut Butter Cookies

Do you still need one credit hour? The third section of REC 101 (Recreation & Tourism Careers) begins October 31st. This partial term 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 beginning October 31.

Looking for fall break plans? Check out this awesome opportunity to meet new people, go hiking in one of America's best outdoor recreation areas, and help with trail building! From October 14-17, explore the Daniel Boone National Forest near Stearns, Kentucky. This is a dedicated Kentucky Trail Town. This is a great opportunity for all First-Year students to make new friends and explore the beautiful scenery that Kentucky has to offer, while giving back! It is an especially great opportunity for those wishing to study Recreation and Park Administration, Wildlife Management, Biology, and a host of other majors, as we will be working in the field with professionals from the National Forest Service. The trip cost is ONLY $25, which includes lodging, transportation, EKU t-shirt, and most meals! There are ONLY 10 SLOTS AVAILABLE, so sign up NOW to reserve yours!

Experience a guided meditation under the stars at the EKU Planetarium! Free transportation to and from courtesy of Foothills Express. Pickup will be at the Daniel Boone statue in front of Keen Johnson at 5pm and 5:30pm. FREE t-shirts to the first 100 students!!!

The Bobby Verdugo Bilingual Peer Mentor & Tutoring Center in McCreary Hall rooms 116/118/120 has free Spanish, French, and German tutoring available. Start your Mid-term exams on the right footing by working with our department selected student tutors. Open Study hours are Monday-Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm. Click more on this announcement for tutor hours and specialization or visit the Center's facebook page and give us a like to keep up on the latest: https://www.facebook.com/Bobby-Verdugo-LCUH-Bilingual-Peer-Mentoring-Tutoring-Center-102794773511290

Colonels CARE (Conquering Alcohol Risks with Education) is a student lead initiative that empowers students to make responsible decisions about alcohol consumption. Join us for our kick off with this FREE event. Transportation will be provided and the first 100 students will receive a FREE T-Shirt when the doors open at 7:30pm TONIGHT!

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. Help EKU 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!
 
This week’s challenge:
Oct. 2-Oct. 8th- Earn bonus points by joining other Hammock-enthusiasts on your campus to setup an #ENOVillage. Earn more points throughout the week by logging outdoor activities that would be #BetterWithENO Download the Campus Challenge app today to participate and win points and prizes!