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"Because I love you," a seemingly innocent phrase, can have a different meaning in abusive relationships. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Join Green Dot at EKU Monday through Thursday this week to learn more. We will show One Love Foundation's #BecauseILoveYou videos. Following each video, students from Alpha Phi Sigma will lead a discussion. Stop by Middle Powell any time between 11 and 3 to participate in our domestic violence awareness month project, enjoy our photo booth, and learn more about the #BecauseILoveYou $1,000 Scholarship. No one can do everything, but everyone can do something, what's your Green Dot?

Rebecca Goldstein, philosopher, MacArthur Fellow and author of nearly a dozen best-selling books of fiction and non-fiction, will give this year's Ron Messerich Distinguished Lecture in Philosophy and Religion on Wednesday, Oct. 11 at 7:30 PM in O'Donnell Hall of the Whitlock Building. Famed for her ability to intertwine imaginative storytelling with complex philosophical questioning, Goldstein will discuss “The Transformation of the Ancient Greeks and the Making of Philosophy.” Goldstein is an elected member of The American Academy of Arts & Sciences and a recipient of the 2015 National Humanities Medal. Her latest and most popular book, “Plato at the Googleplex: Why Philosophy Won’t Go Away” (2014), was critical acclaimed by The Washington Post, The Guardian, The Atlantic and other outlets, with The Washington Post citing it as one of the best books of the year.

We are happy to announce that the College of Letters, Arts, & Social Sciences (CLASS) is offering a $500 stipend to a graduating student to present a commencement speech at the Fall 2017 Graduation Ceremony! To be eligible, you must have applied for Fall 2017 Graduation within CLASS. •Speeches should be about 5-6 minutes in length/4-6 pages of double-spaced text.
•MSWord or Rich Text Format, double-spaced, in 12-point Times New Roman font, with normal one-inch margins
•At the top of your text, please include your full name, EKU ID number, major, expected degree, and department. Submit speeches before the end of the day Friday, October 13, by sending an e-mail attachment of the text to Dr. Amy Thieme (amy.thieme@eku.edu). Please include your available times for October 27, between 2:00 & 4:00 p.m. so that, if you are chosen as a finalist, we can schedule your interview.

This year’s Branch Out Alternative Fall Break is a great way to help students evolve into leaders, help them meet others, and give back in our region. We are traveling to Stearns, KY to do trail work in the Daniel Boone National Forest alongside the National Forest Service professionals. During the trip, we will take time to reflect on the service and hold discussions regarding leadership and service. Students that participate in this trip are also eligible to apply to be a leader on the spring break trips, which allows them to grow their resume, log service hours for awards, and travel at little/no cost for them. The cost is ONLY $25, and this includes: transportation, lodging, and most meals (plus s’mores). More information and signups can be found here: http://communityservice.eku.edu/branch-out-fye-fall-break-trip

We are happy to announce that the College of Science is offering a $500 stipend to the graduating student chosen to give their speech at the Fall 2017 Graduation Ceremony that takes place Friday, December 15th! To be eligible students must have applied for Fall Graduation within the College of Science.
• Speeches should be 10 minutes/5-6 pages of double-spaced text
• MSWord or Rich Text Format, double-spaced, in 12-point Times New Roman font, with normal one-inch margins.
• At the top of your text, include your full name, EKU ID number, major, expected degree, and department
Submit speeches before the end of day Monday, October 23rd, by sending an e-mail attachment of the text to Dr. Karin Sehmann (karin.sehmann@eku.edu).

Featured Dishes:
Chicken Tikka Masala
Brazilian Black Bean Roasted Pork
Dijon Turkey Bacon Panini
Spicy Cilantro Turkey Burger
Meat Lover's Flatbread
Marinated Tomato Salad
Spiced Pumpkin Blondie

Are you interested in being a volunteer for the Minority Collegiate Connections(MCC) Annual Homecoming Fashion Show? We will have a meeting TODAY in the Whitlock lobby at 7PM. We will discuss the volunteer positions available and what their responsibilities are. The different volunteer positions include : Curtains
Ushers
Ticket Collector
Backstage Helpers
Clothes Organization
The special volunteer positions we have are : Hair
Make-Up
If you feel you are interested in being apart of our team , please feel free to contact me via email for more information!

Influenza is a serious disease that can lead to hospitalization and sometimes even death. The CDC recommends a yearly flu vaccine. Get yours this month to protect yourself from the flu at the Student Health Services FREE flu clinic October 9, 2:00 - 4:00 pm at McGregor Hall. (While supplies last)

Save a meal swipe and get a free dinner! Eat among friends and we invite you to participate in our casual discussions each week. We will discuss a variety of topics that many students can relate to.

We will be closing out World Space Week with our planetarium show “Two Small Pieces of Glass” and a presentation from Dr. Mark Pitts, a Physics & Astronomy Professor at EKU. The charge for this event will be $2.00 per person, and ages 3 and under will be free.

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 at 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

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!!!

Join us for Rocksoberfest, our largest event for alcohol awareness week will highlight the dangers of binge drinking, drinking and driving, alcohol poisoning and alcohol responsibility.
Come rock with us at Campus Rec on October 23rd from 5:00-7:00 PM! There will be FREE food, FREE t-shirts, and FREE FUN!

Spend a night (January 26, 2018) with EKU Special Collections and Archives and the Noel Studio for Academic Creativity. Develop, write, and polish a creative work inspired by a historical item. You'll receive one-on-one help, plus free food and coffee to keep you energized. The resulting products will be published. Space is limited to 20 students. Click "more on this announcement" below to apply today.

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. 9-Oct. 15- Hydro Flask- Enter for a chance to win a free hydro flask water bottler and bonus points for logging each days color challenge activity.
Download the Campus Challenge app today to participate and win points and prizes!