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Flu vaccine is being offered to ALL registered EKU students FREE OF CHARGE. No appointment necessary. PLEASE NOTE: KEENE JOHNSON is the only site on this date.

Wondering how much Spanish you know or how to become bilingual quickly? Join us at the 7th Spanish Conversation Table this Wednesday Oct. 14 for chatting, sharing and laughing in Spanish. Register and join at: https://eku.zoom.us/.../tJMld-yoqz4qGNRCuu2uy4vPBEsrvHetsufv

Come on out to Powell 108 for a wonderful time of socially-distanced worship with The Wesley at EKU! We will spend time together as we worship, have a brief devotion, and talk in groups. Please bring your mask. We look forward to seeing you!

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Put on your Halloween costume and enjoy a night of fright and fun playing bingo and winning prizes with the Student Alumni Ambassadors during Spooky Bingo! To RSVP for the event and get the Zoom link click "more on this announcement"

October is Emotional Wellness Month and emotional wellness is critical to our well-being. Release your worries onto a canvas and let your creative mind do the work while listening to music. Pre-register at https://mycampusrec.eku.edu under special events.

Dr. Steve Parchment will lead a discussion on the controversial medieval philosophy of Peter Abelard (1079–1142). Abelard was twice condemned for heresy by ecclesiastical authorities—the first time resulting in the public burning of one of Abelard’s major theological texts, and the second culminating in his excommunication by Pope Innocent II. This event will take place as a virtual meeting on zoom on Wednesday, October 14, 2020, 3pm-4pm.

Beyond Labels is an affirming support group for students who have and/or are questioning having LGBTQ* identities. This is a weekly virtual support group provided by the EKU Counseling Center. Beyond Labels meets Tuesdays from 3:30-4:30pm and is hosted through a secure video platform.
TO ATTEND TODAY’S GROUP: email Melissa.Bartsch@eku.edu 15 minutes prior to group start time to receive instructions on how to join today’s group. Please contact Melissa Bartsch at melissa.bartsch@eku.edu or (859)622-1303 for more information.

Black Voices is a safe space for students of color to express and discuss personal experiences with other EKU students of color. This discussion-based support group meets weekly through a secure video platform.
For more information, please contact Melissa Cozart at melissa.cozart@eku.edu or (859)622-1303. This virtual support group meets weekly on Tuesdays from 2-3pm and is hosted by a secure video platform.

Coping with COVID is an affirming support group for students who have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus and are in isolation. This is a weekly virtual support group offered three times per week.
MONDAYS @ 3:00-4:00pm: contact michalle.rice@eku.edu for attendance link TUESDAYS @ 11:30am-12:30pm: contact melissa.cozart@eku.edu for attendance link THURSDAYS @ 3:30-4:30pm: contact paul.morgan@eku.edu for attendance link
TO ATTEND TODAY’S GROUP: email the group leader (listed above) 15 minutes prior to the group start time to receive instructions on how to join group. This group is provided by the EKU Counseling Center and is hosted through a secure video platform.

Pathfinders is an affirming weekly support group for students who are first generation college students. At EKU, a student is considered "first gen" if they are the first in their family to attend a four-year university or if neither of their parents/guardians have completed a bachelor’s degree. Some first gen students may have older siblings who have attended college. This virtual group is provided by the EKU Counseling Center and is hosted through a secure video platform.
TO ATTEND TODAY’S GROUP: email Brett.Smith@eku.edu 15 minutes prior to group start time. Dr. Smith will email you instructions on how to join today’s group.

Join the staff of the EKU Counseling Center today for a Workshop on Emotional Regulation. Regardless of whether you’re at home or school, every day we can experience a wide range of emotions. This workshop will focus on the most scientifically backed methods of managing your emotions, provide activities and tools that can help you feel more grounded and in control of your emotional functioning.

Join Coach Samantha Williams and the Eastern Kentucky University Women's Basketball Team for the inaugural EKU Women's Basketball Shoot-A-Thon on Saturday, October 24 from 11:00am-3:00pm. Fans can attend the event either virtually or in-person. Fans all across campus are invited to sponsor a shooter by pledging a gift for each of their sponsored shooter’s made shots. There are many shooters lined up so far -- including Coaches Samantha Williams and A.W. Hamilton as well as President David McFaddin! All money raised will directly benefit student-athletes and their experience at EKU. Click "more on this announcement" for additional details and to sponsor a shooter today.

Spread positivity and win some swag while doing it! Piece together the quote each day by climbing and finding the different parts, then turn in the full quote for a prize and a chance to win a free gear rental from Adventure Programs, good through the rest of the semester!

Join Student Life & First Year Experience and the Kentucky Blood Center to give back to your fellow Kentuckians! The Bloodmobile will be located in the Alumni Coliseum Parking Lot. Donors must schedule an appointment, wear a mask, bring a picture ID and if possible, complete their personal health history questionnaire on QuickPass at kybloodcenter.org. Schedule your appointment by clicking "More On This Announcement". Participants will receive a free pair of socks from the Kentucky Blood Center!

Attend this event to learn 7 ways to cope during these stressful times. Build resilience, self care techniques, and win prizes!

Please Join the Dept. Languages, Cultures, and Humanities; EKU Latino Outreach Center; the EKU Latino Student Association; and the EKU Office of Multicultural Student Affairs in our annual Latino Heritage Month celebrations! Event Registration via Google Doc form: https://forms.gle/gMEfhuHeVzz4YNKc8 > Oct. 13 – Soy Latino/a Jeopardy, 6 PM - 7 PM Like us on facebook to find out about other National Latino Heritage Month activities in the area.

Let’s Talk is a free, confidential consultation service offered through the EKU Counseling Center for currently enrolled EKU Students. Have a specific problem but unsure about counseling? Wonder what it's like to talk with a mental health therapist or psychologist? Concerned about a friend but not sure how to help? The EKU Counseling Center is providing easy access to informal, confidential conversations with our professional mental health clinicians!