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Are you interested in becoming a Resident Advisor (RA) for Housing & Residence Life? We are holding a final general information session to provide more information about the position, as well as showcase the experience of a few of our RAs. Join us on November 11th at 6pm on Zoom. Please e-mail Lauren Mountain at lauren.mountain@eku.edu for the Zoom link! Come learn about how you can expand your growth, build perspective, and develop community among residents as an RA! All students, regardless of on- or off-campus, are welcomed to apply!

Flu vaccine is being offered to EKU faculty, staff, and students FREE of charge. No appointment necessary. Please note: 2pm-6pm at New Rec Center: The Zone.

According to The Washington Post half of the world population speak two or ore languages. La mesa de español is here to help you catch up. Join us this Wednesday for some fun and conversation in the second most spoken language in the US. Register and join here: https://eku.zoom.us/j/94615968321

Join Campus Rec Fitness and Adventure Programs for a day of relaxing hiking and yoga at the Berea pinnacles. Gear, Trip leaders and a Certified Yoga Instructor are included for the whole day! All Participants will receive Campus Rec swag! *Transportation not provided*

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 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.

Listen to Juju Chang, ABC News Nightline Anchor, share how seemingly harmless perceptions of Asian Americans as “foreigners” can be weaponized by racialized statements like “Chinese virus” or “Wuhan flu.” Chang investigates the increase of reports of these types of incendiary comments and thousands of racial abuse acts against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) within weeks of the outbreak. She will share why we all have unconscious bias, how to detect it, and why it matters. If you're interested in attending TODAY at 4:30pm, register at this link: https://uky.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nm1g1oOFTzCxFm5CWTDlJQ

The Colonel's Cupboard virtual food drive campaign continues this week and we are almost halfway to our goal of 300 gifts during the month of November. Your participation in this campaign will help stock our pantry and serve students through the holiday season and spring semester. Participation is easy; simply make a financial contribution of any size online. Every dollar given to the Colonel's Cupboard is used to purchase food and necessary supplies for students. Even a small gift can make a big impact. A $5 gift will give five students a meal to eat, so the support you give today will provide relief to many students. Click "More On This Announcement" below to donate today.

Summer 2021 registration begins today! Summer courses provide students with the ideal opportunity to catch up, stay caught up, or get ahead. Discuss EKU Summer courses and opportunities with advisors and faculty. Courses are searchable from summer.eku.edu. Follow EKU Summer at @EKUSummer and #EKUSummer.

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.

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!