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Come continue Latinx Heritage Month with the Latino Read-In! Bring your own piece of literature or use one provided. We will be celebrating Latinx novelists, poets, and writers!

The Student Environmental Health Association will host a monthly discussion group, which will focus on trending public health issues. The discussion group will be moderated by Nancy Crewe, MPH, Public Health Director of the Madison County Health Department. The discussion topic for October is 'Impact of Income on Health'. Snacks will be provided.

3 credit hours
• Course options in Social Work, Art History, or Communications.
• Open to ALL majors; no prerequisites required.
• Early application deadline - December 1
• Scholarship to first five EKU students who apply
• Cost only $3,275 + airfare (tuition INCLUDED)
• Visit castles, churches, museums, historic sites, cities, southern bohemia TO learn more contact EKU professor Lynn.Squicciarini@eku.edu or visit the website (application on website) - https://www.kiis.org/programs/prague/

Do you like to be creative? Are you inspired by history? Then apply for Archives After Dark, which will allow you to spend the night in the John Grant Crabbe Library to develop, write, and polish a creative work inspired by a historical item. Yes, that’s right, spend the night in the Main Library on January 24, 2020! The resulting product will be published, and students will be invited to share their product and experience during the 2020 Scholars Week. This opportunity is open to all majors. Last year's participants included Communication, Art, History, Nursing, Biomedical Science, Exercise Science, and English majors. Space is limited to 20 students, and the application portal will be open October 7 through November 7, 2019 at: https: https://tinyurl.com/EKUArchivesAfterDark2020

The Colonel's Cupboard is a free resource for all EKU students, and we are hosting our annual November food drive! For this food drive, we would love to have partners from all over campus participate. It is a competition style food drive to see who can raise the largest amount of food in pounds! The department with the most food will receive a special prize to be announced later, as well as recognition on our website! If your department/organization is interested in signing up, please sign up no later than October 29th, and all other information you need can be found here: https://communityservice.eku.edu/november-2019-campus-food-drive. Email food.pantry@eku.edu with any questions you may have!

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.

Kappa Alpha Theta invites YOU to Rock the CASA!
On October 9th 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 on October 8th and 9th 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.

Spend your winter break on the beach of Grand Isle, Louisiana! Work with the Nature Conservancy doing trail work, presenting to school children, and removing invasive species! You’ll get to spend a day in New Orleans, enjoy warmer weather, and have a great addition to your resume! In addition to having an awesome time, students that participate in the trip will be eligible to apply as a leader for future fall, winter, spring and summer breaks. The leadership skills gained through this are what today's employers are looking for, and it allows you to travel at little to no cost! Deadline: November 15th

Join EKU Student Life and the Kentucky Blood Center to give back to your fellow Kentuckians! The Blood Center will take place on the second floor of Keen Johnson. Participants will receive a free pair of socks from the Kentucky Blood Center!

EKU Campus Rec's Adventure Programs has an awesome, final trip of the semester a relaxing day hiking Red River Gorge. The trip is on October 20th and costs $30. The cost includes snacks, transportation and any equipment you may need. There will be a pre-trip meeting on October 15 at 9:00pm in Presnell Building (next to the intramural fields). Register online today at mycampusrec! For more information, please feel free to contact Tommy Willis at tommy.willis@eku.edu

Join us on Wednesday October 9th 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.

EKU Campus Recreation is offering a 2-day intensive workshop on November 9th - November 10th. Learn the ABC'S of Pilates Principles: Alignment, Breathing, Control and Stability. "Return to Life" through Pilates fundamental exercises. This course is designed to provide intensive, hands-on training at the beginner level. November 9th & 10th at 8:00am-2:00pm
Open to anyone
Location: Fitness & Wellness Center Group Fitness Studio
Cost: $349 early bird (ends Oct 10); $399 regular
Deadline to register: November 5th Register today online! For more information, please feel free to contact Lauren Smith at lauren.smith@eku.edu

Join us in Brock Auditorium (inside the Coates Administration Building) for Dr. Roger Cleveland's "Diversity Dialogue" presentation. Dr. Cleveland will be discussing modern-day diversity and inclusion and how to create a campus environment that is welcoming for all. This event is First-Year Experience approved and MANDATORY for all first-year students. Proof of attendance slips will be provided at the end of the show.

Are you a STEM major interested in studying abroad? Come to the information session Tuesday October 8th 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.