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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!! Join EKU's Office of Sustainability, Division of Natural Areas, Biological Sciences, Facilities Services, and the American Chestnut Foundation as we continue our commitment to the reintroduction of the American Chestnut to North America! We will be planting seeds, weeding, and cleaning up the area! Make sure to bring your lunch and wear long pants, gloves, and closed-toed shoes (boots work best!) for your protection. Check out our web page for a map to the American Chestnut Seed and Research Orchard!

EKU Libraries' Student Artwork Exhibit is now on display in the Main Library. Stop by and see it in person, then visit us on Facebook and like your favorite artwork to help select the People's Choice Award winner. The winning artwork will be printed as a limited edition poster available in the fall, and the poster will be framed for permanent display in the Main Library. Exhibit and voting end Wednesday, April 4.

The Environmental Health Science Club is hosting the 23rd Annual Environmental Health Science Symposium on March 27, 2018. The following sessions are available to attend: "Forging University and State Public Health Department" presented by Brian Byrd, Western Carolina University "Occupational Health Issues from Silica Exposure" presented by Douglas W. Peters, Environmental Health Management "Assuring Compliance with Environmental Regulations in the Electric Utility Industry" presented by Bobby Webb, East Kentucky Power Cooperative "The Great American Solar Eclipse: Environmental Health Issues" keynote speaker Blake Johnson, Christian County Health Department "Vector Biology and Public Health Implications" presented by Paul Bellamy, University of Kentucky "Nostalgic" presented by Zach Grayson, Henderson Services "Antibiotic Resistance; Failure of a Stewardship Collaboration?" presented by Shannon Shumaker, Eastern Kentucky University “A Day in the Life of the Local Environmentalist” presented by Dan Troutman from Boyle County Health Department Students can attend individual sessions for free. More information about the Symposium and sessions can be found by clicking "More on this Announcement"

The Office of Sustainability is hosting a fun runway show featuring wearable artwork crafted from sustainable & recycled materials. EKU students are highly encouraged to participate with their own original upcycled apparel! Participation is FREE and the event is open to the public! When: March 29th, 7:00 PM Where: Keen Johnson Ballroom Over $800 worth of prizes will be awarded including 2 top Prizes of $250 to winners of "Best in Show" and "Peoples Choice"! Other prize categories include "I'd Totally Wear That", "Best Upcycled Content", "Best Team Entry", and "Most Outrageous". *Creative but not keen on flaunting it down the runway, or vice versa? No problem! We're happy to connect artists with models. Sign up at: http://sustainability.eku.edu/trash-fash-2018-submission-form Contact Information: sustainability@eku.edu

We are having our R.A.D. Program (Women's Self Defense) on April 6th from 6-10PM AND April 7th from 9AM-6PM. This is a 12 hour (2 day) course. You must attend both dates. You will learn potentially live saving skills. Class is free, and spaces fill up quickly! Contact Dispatcher Lauren Early to sign up.

Eastern Kentucky University, in collaboration with Student Government Association and The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs will be hosting the 3rd Annual Diversity Summit on Saturday April 14th 2018. The theme for this years summit is: C.R.O.W.N - Create Restore Originate Win and Navigate. Our overall message for the summit is - "Come As One ... Leave As A Village". The Summit will be located on campus at Crabbe Library. Registration will begin at 9:00am and the conference will kickoff at 10:00am! We will have a day full of learning and networking opportunities. A light breakfast & lunch will be provided to all participants. We hope to see you all there! If you have any questions or concerns please contact: Ivonne_gonzalez1@mymail.eku.edu

AmeriCorps KY READY Corps is recruiting for two students to serve as members during the upcoming Summer and Fall semesters (May to December) on a part-time basis in support of the EKU Division of Public Safety. The members will work on preparedness and educational activities associated with response to a community-wide chemical emergency here on the main campus. Members will serve 450 hours during the 7-month period as a KY READY Corps member, and earn a $2,300 living allowance and $1,566 education award. Service time may count towards academic credit for internships and other credit-bearing courses. Those interested should contact Ms. Julie Struck, KY READY Corps Program Director, at julie.struck@eku.edu. Her office is in Stratton 211.

Student Life & First-Year Experience is excited to bring back Disney Bingo. We'll be remembering some "oldies but goodies" along with newer Disney creations. Meet us in Keen Johnson ballroom on Monday, March 26 at 9pm.

Hear from a panel of Latino students about their experiences at Eastern Kentucky University. Moderated by Liliana Gomez de Coss, Latino Recruitment & Retention Specialist.

Stop by and take advantage of the many free health screenings inlcuding a full kidney screening. Plus product samples that will be available, along with health and wellness information from over 60 vendors, interactive health activities and more.

Join EKU Women & Gender Studies and the Department of History for our 13th Annual Herstory Conference. This year’s theme is “RESIST. INSIST. PERSIST.” 10:10 - 11:00 a.m.: Keynote Address by Dr. Amy Murrell Taylor, UK 11:15-12:05 p.m.: Schmidlapp Essay Contest Presentations by Jessica Vaught, Grayson Ward, and Austin Yowler 12:20-1:10 p.m.: Faculty Panel on the conference theme featuring Dr. Ogechi Anyanwu, Dr. Anne Cizmar, Dr. Carolyn Dupont, and Prof. Melissa Vandenberg. Proof of attendance and light refreshments will be provided.

Victoria Tillman and Josh Dunn encourage you to come out and vote on Tuesday March 27, between 8 am and 6pm online at http://www.eku.edu/, look for the link in the scrolling banner. We appreciate your support and hope to serve you as the next Student Body President and Executive Vice President. For campaign information check out our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @TillmanDunn2018, or email us we would be happy to discuss any concerns you may have.

Please join the offices of Student Life, Latino Outreach, and Diverse Retention for a viewing and discussion of the movie ‘Black Panther'. You must be registered for the event to attend and seating is limited. Transportation to the theatre will be provided. To register, please visit Roark 103.

This is the FINAL week to complete the Campus Safety Climate Survey!!! The Survey will close after March 30. When you finish the Survey, you’ll receive proof of completion which will state "We thank you for your time spent taking this survey. Your response has been recorded." Take a screen shot and email it to greendot@eku.edu with your name and 901 number for your chance to score one of our FREE PRIZES!!!

Librarian Karen Gilbert is bringing the library out of the building. Stop by the Health Sciences Learning Resource Center today with your questions and to get research assistance.

Due to a performance, parking restrictions will be enforced at the EKU Center for the Arts from midnight tonight through event day; typically the following day. Alternate parking is available throughout campus.