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The Ubuntu Series focus of the month of February will be Black History. This week we will share contributions within the topics of literature, cinema, art, and activism. In addition, we will host a virtually interactive event to discuss topics and initiatives connected to our topic. This is sponsored by the Center for Inclusive Excellence & Global Engagement and Student Life & First-Year Experience. We hope that you can join us!

Lo Mein Noodles
Baked Russet Potato
White Rice
Grilled Ancho Lime Steak
Pan-seared Cod with Herb Butter
Cilantro-Lime Brown Rice
Chile-Roasted Corn
Bacon & Onion Green Beans
Butternut Squash Bisque
Twice Stuffed Baked Potato Soup
Santa Fe Chicken Salad
Tossed Salad
Gardenburger Black Bean Burger
Hamburger
Salsa Cheddar Quesadilla
Roasted Pork Loin
Miso Soup Broth
Smoky Shoyu Pork Broth
Classic Cheese Pizza
Meat Lover's Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza
Vegan Jambalaya
Collard Greens
Caramel Pecan Brownie
Vanilla Iced Carrot Cake
Vegan Peach-Banana Cake
Peanut Butter Cookie

On Monday, Feb 8, the Vanhoose Commuter will become a general lot. Permits are still required and any parking permit zone will be permitted to park in this lot. For this semester only and will be re-evaluated for the future semesters.

The College of Letters, Arts, & Social Sciences (CLASS) is offering a $500 stipend to a graduating student to present a commencement speech at the Spring 2021 Graduation Ceremony. To be eligible, you must have applied for Spring or Summer 2021 graduation within CLASS. Please check your EKU student email for directions on submitting an electronic and video recorded version of your speech. Submissions should be sent to Amy.Thieme@eku.edu by March 19, 2021.

Are you an EKU student who is food insecure, experiencing hunger or a lack of access to food? If you are an EKU student interested in sharing your experiences with food insecurity, please contact us via email or phone. We are scheduling interviews now and throughout the spring semester. You will be interviewed by our research team and complete a survey. It will take ~ 1 hour. Participants will receive a $20 gift card to compensate them for their time. The interview will take place via Zoom or a telephone call. Contact Dr. Amanda Green, EKU Assistant Professor of Anthropology
Email amanda.green@eku.edu or call 859-622-1646 Study Title: “A Longitudinal Study of Food Insecurity
and Its Impacts on College Students”

Experience a guided meditation to help reduce stress, strengthen concentration, and calm the racing mind. No previous meditation experience necessary to participate

Join the EKU Counseling Center staff today for a workshop on Distress Tolerance. When life feels like you’re currently in the middle of an unfinished Jumanji game, your emotions can activate with a high degree of intensity. Changes in your daily routine and the people you’re around can lead to a mixture of emotions. These new experiences can be stressful. The tools provided in this workshop are aimed to provide you with skills to navigate these intense emotions and increase the positive experiences throughout your day.

The Philosophy and Religious Studies Roundtable Series will continue this semester on zoom, with events on Feb. 10, March 10, and April 14. Our first roundtable, "What Is Socialism?" will be led by Dr. Jennifer Spock, EKU Professor of History. All students, faculty, and friends are welcome to register and participate. For more information about this event and future events see: https://philosophy.eku.edu/roundtable-discussions

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."

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).

Come tonight to 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.

The Multicultural Greek Council consists of two organizations, Pi Lambda Chi Latina Sorority Inc. and Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity. Our purpose is to provide an inclusive environment for students of all backgrounds that seek to promote diversity on campus and in our communities. If you would like to learn more about the council and the organizations that are involved, come out to the open house on February 11, 2021, from 7:30 pm- 8:30 pm via zoom.

Untapped Brilliance is a group for those living with ADHD. This group is designed to tap into the skills and talents that are a part of living with ADHD and develop strategies to use those gifts in every part of life. This virtual group is provided by the EKU Counseling Center and is hosted through a secure video platform. Please contact Brett Smith at brett.smith@eku.edu or (859)622-1303 if interested or for more information on how to join this group.

Ready & Able is an affirming support group for students who are navigating college life with health conditions and/or disabilities. This is a weekly virtual support group provided by the EKU Counseling Center and hosted through a secure video platform. TO ATTEND TODAY’S GROUP: email Michalle.Rice@eku.edu 15 minutes prior to group start time to receive instructions on how to join today’s group.

Grief group is a friendly, caring space shared with other EKU students coping with death of a loved one. While you may be experiencing one of life’s most difficult experiences, you don't have to go through the grieving process alone. This weekly virtual group is provided by the EKU Counseling Center and hosted through a secure video platform. Contact EKUCC clinician Nick Rogell, LPCC at 859-622-1303 or email at nicholas.rogell@eku.edu for more information on how to join this 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 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.