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Eric Deggans
"How Changing Demographics Affect Media Coverage of Race"
Thurs Feb 11, 7:30 PM
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6oboOgS_VI
Black History and First Amendment Keynote Eric Deggans is Media/TV Critic for NPR, MSNBC/NBC News analyst and author of _Race-Baiter: How the Media Wields Dangerous Words to Divide a Nation_, a look at how prejudice, racism and sexism fuels some elements of modern media. Deggans has won reporting and writing awards from the Society for Features Journalism, American Association of Sunday and Feature Editors, the Society of Professional Journalists, the National Association of Black Journalists, The Florida Press Club and the Florida Society of News Editors. According to Harvard professor, Henry Louis Gates, Jr., “No one breaks down the complexity of race, media and popular culture more cogently than Eric Deggans.”

Swipe right for a great new book! Sign up for Blind Date with a Book, and we’ll select a book from a curated collection, check it out to you, and place it on the Library Express cart so you can enjoy some quality time with your new favorite read! Place your request before February 12th, and we will have your Blind Date ready to be picked up the week of February 8th-12th. To submit your request, please click "More on this Announcement."

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ARE YOU READY FOR THE CHALLENGE?? 3MT is an international competition for graduate students (Masters and Doctoral Levels). This exciting competition is in its inaugural year at EKU! The first step is a sixty minute zoom session on FRIDAY, 12 FEBRUARY 2021 (12:30 - 1:30 PM) where faculty and staff Working Group members will give an overview of the competition - timelines, categories, rules, awards, etc. and answer any questions that you may have. EKU Faculty and Graduate Students are encouraged to attend! Please register today at: https://ekuscholars.eku.edu/orientation-session-workshop Examples of 3MT Presentations can be found at: https://vimeo.com/threeminutethesis/albums

Baked Russet Potato
Beef Stroganoff
Buttery Egg Noodles
Grilled Herbed Orange Chicken
Parslied Potatoes
Brssel Sprouts & Carrots
Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Vegetarian Minestrone Soup
Buffalo Chicken Caesar Salad
Tossed Salad
Gardenburger Black Bean Burger
Hamburger
Grilled Chicken Parmesan Sandwich
Ranch Potato Chips
Classic Cheese Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza
Sausage & Caramelized Onion Pizza
Vegan Chicken Paella
Garlic Roasted Vegetables
Oreo (R) Cookie Blondie
Sriracha Chocolate PB Mini Cupcake
Peanut Butter Cookie
Vegan Oatmeal Cookie

Affirm is a collaborative group working toward acceptance through education and open discussion toward LGBTQ+ life experiences. This is a virtual therapy group through the EKU Psychology Clinic, is conducted by EKU Clinical Psychology doctoral students, and hosted through Zoom. Interested participants must physically be in Kentucky and be at least 18 years old. If interested, please email Brandon Creech (craig.creech@eku.edu).

Want a behind the scenes look into college athletics? Join the EKU Athletics E-Team today! E-Team volunteers assist with game day operations for Colonels Athletics. This semester’s team will have the opportunity to help with EKU men’s and women’s basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, and volleyball teams. Opportunities to earn some EKU gear and apparel as well. Interested/want to learn more? Contact Kaylee Thornsberry.

Join Veterans Studies professors and students interested in issues impacting military communities for a talk with Benton Shirey, EKU's Director of Corporate Educational Partnerships. Benton was as a Corpsman in the U.S. Navy from 1983-1987. He served all over the world in hospitals, clinics, and shipboard in medical support of both sailors and Marines. His duty stations included Balboa Naval Hospital, the Naval Hospital in Memphis, and Camp Lejune. Veterans Studies is heavily focused on transitions -- helping the public understand the move from civilian life to military service and back again. Benton Shirey has worked with young adults for 17 years at EKU and is an expert on the topic. This presentation would be beneficial to students in any major. All are welcome! Register at the "More" link below and the confirmation page will contain the zoom info.

Meet and learn more about each IFC Chapter here at EKU.
Participants are to attend our IFC Kick Off Orientation before meeting the chapters. You will be asked to select a time when you RSVP.
Orientation times are at 5pm and 6pm.

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.

Join the staff of the EKU Counseling Center today for a Workshop on organization and planning. The organization and planning module of the Feel Better Fast series will be aimed to help establish a routine to help with managing your day. We will work to establish a daily schedule to help you plan and prioritize your day. Additionally, we will brainstorm ways to increase your motivation and make it easier to initiate tasks, while hopefully making your day more enjoyable.

A soothing yoga practice that invites you to stretch, ground, and center with restorative poses and gentle movement. All levels of experience are invited to participate.

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.

Integrate to Regulate is a group designed to promote healing for trauma survivors. This group incorporates specific, concrete skills combined with expressive arts to support the process of trauma integration. This is a weekly virtual group provided by the EKU Counseling Center and is hosted through a secure video platform Please contact Andri Yennari at andri.yennari@eku.edu or (859)622-1303 if interested or for more information.

When general day-to-day life feels a lot like an unfinished Jumanji game, it can make life feel pretty overwhelming. This workshop will provide tools, habits, and tactics for navigating difficult times, and help manage the daily difficulties you may experience during the semester. To attend, go to https://counselingcenter.eku.edu/zone-wellness-zow and “Join Current Workshop”.

Start from Now is a group to support those dealing with body image issues and/or disordered eating patterns through a blend of education and discussion. This is a weekly virtual group provided by the EKU Counseling Center and hosted through a secure video platform. Please contact Melissa Cozart at melissa.cozart@eku.edu or (859)622-1303 if interested or for more information.

Registration for Intramural 4v4 Dodgeball ends tonight! Grab some friends and sign up your team at mycampusrec.eku.edu. Deadline to register is tonight, February 4th @ 11:59 pm. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to Kyle Reece at kyle.reece@eku.edu or call 859-622-3451

Registration for Intramural 2v2 Basketball ends tonight! Grab some friends and sign up your team at mycampusrec.eku.edu. Deadline to register is tonight, February 4th @ 11:59 pm. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to Kyle Reece at kyle.reece@eku.edu or call 859-622-3451