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Come network with employers and graduate schools! Employers are looking to hire students for both full and part time positions, as well as co-ops and internships. All majors and classes welcome. Please come dressed in business professional attire, as you will want to be your best self for employers. More information about the fair including a list of employers currently registered is available on Handshake (eku.joinhandshake.com/login).

Event Date: October 091:00-3:00 PM  Location: Keen Johnson  Cost: Free

Sponsor: Career and Co-op
Contact Information: Mandy Connelly, 8596221296


EKU's Spanish Conversation Club is meeting again today October the 9th in the basement area of McCreary Hall. Come for the Spanish practice, stay for the churros (Spanish donut-style delicacy)+chocolate and leave with some knowledge about the Hispanic cultures and language. The meeting begins at 3:00 at ends around 4:15-4:30

Event Date: October 093:00 PM  Location: McCreary Hall (in the basement)  Cost: Free

Sponsor: LCUH Department
Contact Information: Dr. Javier Alvarez, 8596221467


Join the Campus Rec team on October 9th from 5-7 pm in the Fitness & Wellness Center for OctSoberfest!! There will be free food, free T-SHIRTS, and free fun. Also, Student Health Services will be giving FREE flu shots. Join us for a fun-filled evening.

Event Date: October 095pm  Location: Campus Rec  Cost: Free

Sponsor: Campus Rec Health Promotion
Contact Information: Renee Leonard, 859 - 622 - 6221


Come to our weekly Green Crew meeting, open to everyone!

Event Date: October 098:00pm  Location: Library 323B  Cost: free

Sponsor: Green Crew
Contact Information: Zoe Lanthorn


The Fitness & Wellness Center will be operating on modified hours for Fall Break. The schedule is below. Saturday, October 12th: 10am-2pm
Sunday, October 13th: 1pm-5pm
Monday, October 14th: 10am-6pm
Tuesday, October 15th: 10am-11:30pm Normal facility hours will resume on Wednesday, October 16th.

Event Date: October 12  Location: Fitness & Wellness Center

Sponsor: Campus Recreation
Contact Information: Ryan Fisher, 859-622-1183


From October 2-23, the Office of Sustainability is hosting a 21 day challenge to engage you in sustainable behaviors. Sign up with the Eastern Kentucky University team to compete and win prizes: https://campus.ecochallenge.org/teams/eku. Please join us as we work toward a sustainable future.

Event Date: October 09  Cost: Free

Sponsor: Office of Sustainability


Join the Zeta Nu chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. for a fun night of line dancing! Bring water, comfortable shoes and high energy!

Event Date: October 097:08-8:30 PM  Location: Martin Hall: Multipurpose Room

Sponsor: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Contact Information: DeShea Cohorn


We are hosting a Smash Bros. Ultimate tournament in room 229 of the University Building. There will be both a free bracket and $3 paid bracket with cash payout. Feel free to bring your own controller or use one of the club provided controllers. Setups will be available for free play when they are not needed for tournament matches. Room opens at 6:30, free bracket starts at 7:00, and paid bracket starts at 7:30.

Event Date: October 106:30  Location: University Building Room 229  Cost: Free

Sponsor: EKU Smash
Contact Information: James Blake Fraley


Student Health Services will be giving free flu shots to students at OctSoberFest in Campus Rec on 10/9/19 from 5:00 PM until supplies run out. You will need to bring a valid student ID with you to the event to get your flu shot.

Event Date: October 095:00 PM  Location: Campus Rec  Cost: Free

Sponsor: Student Health Services
Contact Information: Krista Isaacs, 8596221762


Resilience: the capacity of individuals to survive, adapt, and grow no matter what kinds of chronic stresses and acute shocks they experience. -- Michael Berkowitz HATERS GONNA HATE.
DEVELOP RESILIENCE AGAINST HARASSMENT. Share your experiences with harassment and learn some ways to develop resilience. Panel Discussion featuring
Jose Juan Gomez-Becerra
Cara Johnson
Ashley Offutt
A representative from EKU Counseling Center Lisa Day, Moderator
Proof of attendance will be provided.

Event Date: October 095:00-6:30 pm  Location: Library 108  Cost: FREE

Sponsor: EKU Women & Gender Studies
Contact Information: Dr. Lisa Day, 622-7235
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Interested in promoting student success on campus? Would you like to gain valuable marketing and communication skills? Students are encouraged to apply for Summer Ambassador positions. The positions would begin in the fall and continue through summer.

  Cost: Free

Sponsor: EKU Summer/Noel Studio for Academic Creativity
Contact Information: Russell Carpenter, 8596227403
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Kappa Alpha Theta invites YOU to Rock the CASA!
TODAY from 7 to 9pm, we will be hosting an outdoor concert in the Ravine. Cotton candy and popcorn will be sold at the event in addition to other food vendors.
We will be tabling today outside of Case selling tickets in advance as well as hosting a raffle for a $30 Nuevos Gift Certificate.
Tickets for the event are $3 and raffle tickets are $2.

Event Date: October 097 to 9pm  Location: The Ravine  Cost: $3

Sponsor: Kappa Alpha Theta
Contact Information: Julie Gillette, 502-316-4114


The College of Science is offering a stipend, up to $500, to a graduating student to present a commencement speech at the Fall 19 Graduation Ceremony. •You have to be a Fall or Winter 2019 graduate.
•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.
•Please include your schedule in the email, so we can schedule a time for you to come in. Email your speech to Jessica Hawksley at jessica.hawksley@eku.edu

Event Date: November 01

Sponsor: College of Science
Contact Information: Jessica Hawksley, 2.1407


All EKU students are encouraged and welcome to nominate faculty for the 2019-2020 EKU Faculty Leadership Award, given through the Noel Faculty Awards Program. The Faculty Leadership Award is presented to an EKU faculty member who exhibits exemplary leadership at EKU. Leadership could be in the areas of service to the University but could also include leadership in Departments or Colleges. Nominations for the 2019-2020 award must be submitted by Friday, November 22. Applicants will be invited from the initial pool of nominees. Click "More on This Announcement" below to nominate a faculty member

Event Date: November 22  Location: Faculty Center for Teaching & Learning (Crabbe 318)

Sponsor: Noel Studio
Contact Information: Noel Studio, 8596227403
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Take a 5 minute mental health screening to receive FREE stuff!

Event Date: October 0911am-2pm  Location: Case Plaza (Science bldg. lobby for rain)  Cost: Free

Sponsor: EKU Counseling Center
Contact Information: Natalie Deering, 8596221303
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The Department of History, Philosophy, and Religious Studies is sponsoring the EKU Bioethics Bowl. The Bioethics Bowl is a debate-style team competition focusing on ethical issues in the practice of medicine and/or biomedical research. The EKU Bioethics Bowl is open to teams of 3-5 EKU undergraduates from any major. 1st prize is $50 per team member and the chance to compete in the 2020 National Bioethics Bowl. 2nd prize is $25 per team member. Interested teams should send a list of team members to Laura Newhart at Laura.Newhart@eku.edu by October 12. Please consider participating in this fun and professionally valuable activity. The Department of History, Philosophy, and Religious Studies offers an 18 credit hour Minor in Applied Ethics.

Event Date: October 2611:30 AM  Location: Main Library 128  Cost: Free

Sponsor: Department of History, Philosophy, and Religious Studies
Contact Information: Laura Newhart, (859) 622-2574
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Join us TONIGHT for a viewing and discussion of the 2019 documentary "State of Pride". This event is part of EKU's Pride Week! Light refreshments will be served.

Event Date: October 098pm  Location: Combs-Ferrell Auditorium  Cost: FREE

Sponsor: EKU Pride Week Committee
Contact Information: Andrew Pendleton


Join the Campus Rec team on October 9th from 5-7pm in the Fitness & Wellness Center for OctSoberfest!! An event where you can learn how to have fun and drink responsibly. There will be free food, free T-SHIRTS and free fun. For more information, please feel free to contact Renee Leonard at renee.leonard@eku.edu

Event Date: October 095:00pm-7:00pm  Location: EKU Campus Recreation   Cost: FREE

Sponsor: EKU Campus Recreation
Contact Information: Renee Leonard


EKU Personal Trainers will be taking Free Fitness Assessments to Keen Johnson during the Student Life blood drive. Assessments include BMI, weight, height, Body fat percentage, circumference, grip strength, static posture, and movement and flexibility assessments. Date: 10/9
Where: KJ Ballroom
Times: 2-4pm
How: Stop by while waiting for your blood donation appointment For more information, please feel free to contact Lauren Smith at lauren.smith@eku.edu

Event Date: October 092:00pm-4:00pm  Location: KJ Ballroom  Cost: FREE

Sponsor: EKU Campus Recreation
Contact Information: Lauren Smith


Are you interested in studying abroad in Africa? Come to the information session Thursday October 10th at 3:00 p.m. in the Education Abroad office, Keith Building, Room 129. If you can't make it to the information session, but want additional information, stop by the Education Abroad Office in Keith 129 at another time or email ekuabroad@eku.edu to set up an appointment.

Event Date: October 103:00 p.m.  Location: Keith 129  Cost: FREE

Sponsor: EKU Education Abroad
Contact Information: Katie Samuel, (859) 622-8794


Join Student Life & First-Year Experience and the Hummel Planetarium TOMORROW for an out of this world evening! We will be have FREE FOOD, fun activities, giveaways, and a FREE showing of Avengers: End Game!

Event Date: October 107pm  Location: Hummel Planetarium   Cost: FREE

Sponsor: Student Life & First-Year Experience, Hummel Planetarium
Contact Information: Andrew Pendleton, 859-622-3855