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Are you interested in digital forensic or digital crime? Would you like to ask a federal or state agent questions? We would like to invite you to our annual panel! TOMORROW TUESDAY 20 OCTOBER 2020 4-6:30 PM via ZOOM. This year’s theme is Cyber Security and will consist of experts from the field including a Madisonville PD cyber investigator, a Supervisory Special Agent from the Cyber Squad at the Cincinnati FBI, and a few of our very own professors. There will be a Q&A section at the end of the discussion. We hope to see you at 4!
Contact Mallory our President for the zoom link!

Join us for our 2020 virtual Skee-Week!
Tonight is our poem writing workshop that focuses on discovering who you are and self-reflection. The Zoom link will be located in our bio on our Instagram page: @zetanu_1908
Be on the lookout for events posted for the rest of the week! Skee you there!

It's National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week. Our focus is helping students understand alcohol abuse, impaired driving, and making healthier decisions surrounding alcohol. On Wednesday, October 21st, from 1 - 5 pm in the Student Recreation Center, our biggest event of the week, OctSoberFest, will be happening. Acitivites include:
Giant Pong
Fitness Flip cup
Drink, Drunk, Sunk (walk with a bathing suit)
Health Promotion activities There will be FREE T-shirts and BIG prizes to win, such as a Roku streaming stick plus, a JBL Flip 5 speaker, or Beats wireless headphones. For more information contact Renee Leonard at Renee.Leonard@eku.edu or 859-622-6221.

Looking for a student job on campus? Admissions Recruitment Ambassadors are dedicated, passionate individuals looking to help showcase Eastern Kentucky University to prospective students, families, and guests. Eastern Kentucky University’s Welcome Center is looking for student-employees who are not only sincere and personable, but also reliable and pay close attention to detail. We are actively looking for undergraduate students across all majors, backgrounds, and experiences to play a vital role in making our campus visit/tours extraordinary! Interested or want to learn more? Click on "More on This Announcement".

What do rolled ankles, lacerations and friction blisters have in common? They are the most common types of injuries in the outdoors! Learn how to treat them and more in this fun and interactive workshop!

Learning to belay is an important part of the climbing experience at the EKU climbing center, or outside at any natural cliff face. These clinics teach participants about equipment, knots, climbing skills, belay technique, catching falls, and lowering climbers; all with plenty of practice. Participants who have completed a workshop may then complete a free belay skills assessment to belay independently at the climbing wall.

October 19-23 is National Transfer Student Week and SOTO has some exciting activities planned to both assist and recognize our students.
Join us on October 20th at 2pm for a virtual session that focuses on helping you to BRAND YOUR FUTURE. In this session, we partner with the Office of Academic & Career Services to discuss how to build your resume and prepare for an interview. We will also be hosting a game of EKU Trivia and giving away prizes to the winners.

Are you interested in studying abroad in England? Join us on Zoom October 20 at 3:00 pm to find out more about your opportunities to study abroad. Join us through this Zoom Link: https://eku.zoom.us/j/7587352043 If you can't make it to the meeting but are interested, please email ekuabroad@eku.edu to set up an individual appointment.

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 on Tuesdays from 2-3pm and is hosted by a secure video platform. For more information, please contact Melissa Cozart at melissa.cozart@eku.edu or (859)622-1303. TO ATTEND TODAY’S GROUP: email Melissa.Cozart@eku.edu 15 minutes prior to group start time to receive instructions on how to join today’s group.

Coping with COVID: A Support Group for Students Who Have Tested Positive
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 Mindfulness. Being isolated in quarantine can lead to spending a lot of time on various activities that take your attention away from the present moment. Practicing mindfulness can be a great opportunity to improve your mental health by challenging yourself to be present and aware of your thoughts and feelings. In this workshop, you will learn tools that can help you practice mindfulness and work towards reducing and preventing stress, anxiety, depression, as well as many other concerns you may be experiencing.

Discover a major and career that you'll LOVE! Register for REC 101: Recreation & Tourism Careers this semester, offered Oct. 26 through Dec. 5! This 5 week course is an introduction to the broad scope of opportunities in Parks, Event Planning, Recreation Therapy, Outdoor and Adventure Recreation, Tourism, Youth Sports, and so much more! Explore endless career paths with a degree in Recreation & Park Administration! This course is offered 100% online for 1 credit hour. Contact Department Chair "Dr. J" for more information!

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!