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The Student Recreation Center will be operating on modified hours over Labor Day Weekend. Hours of operation are provided below. Saturday, September 4th:
Student Recreation Center: 10am-4pm Sunday, September 5th:
Student Recreation Center: 12pm-6pm Monday, September 6th:
Student Recreation Center: 9am-11pm
Aquatic Center: 11am-1pm & 5pm-8pm
Climbing Center: 4pm-8pm
eSports Lounge: 6pm-10pm Normal operating hours will resume on Tuesday, September 7th.

Come out to the Madison County Farmers Market at EKU! Shop for locally grown, fresh produce and a variety of other items. Earn a chance to win Market Bucks with EKU Employee Wellness! The farmers market will be located in the Carter building lot from 9am to 1pm.

Join us for a panel discussion with veterans and service providers and learn about how recent events in Afghanistan have impacted the mental and spiritual health of those who served there. This event is open to students, faculty, staff, and members of the extended community. (The Zoom link is provided on the registration confirmation page. You will also be sent an email invitation just
prior to the start of the event.)

Enjoy the musical stylings of Boogie G and the Titanics! This free concert will also be accompanied by SGA's Cookout and Cornhole event. We hope to see you there!

We still seek AmeriCorps KY Ready Corps members to serve at the Catholic Action Center's sustainable garden project in Lancaster! This is a sustainable garden project that provides fresh produce to food pantries in Garrard County, and is associated with the CAC holistic substance abuse treatment center at Cliffview. It is also great opportunity to gain experience and professional development in a beautiful setting! Service term is September - December 2021, or through spring 2022. Commitment is 10-25 service hours per week, depending on the service slot. Benefits include a living allowance and education award at end of service. Apply by 9/7/21 at: https://kyready.eku.edu/ky-ready-corps-member-interest-form

Panthertown Valley is often referred to as the "Yosemite of the East." Join Adventure Programs as we backpack through the beautiful valleys, granite rock domes and stunning waterfalls of this section of the Nantahala National Forest! Better yet is the opportunity to spend the night camping underneath the alluring starscape. Perfect for all skill levels! Cost of trip includes all needed gear, transportation, food and an amazing experience! *A pretrip meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 8th from 8:00pm to 9:00pm in the Campus Rec Classroom. *

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. Interview days will be September 13 and September 20. Interested participants must physically be in Kentucky and be at least 18 years old. If interested, please email Megan Thomas (megan.thomas@eku.hush.com).

Are you interested in taking courses to learn a language at an accelerated rate? How about living among speakers abroad to immerse yourself entirely? Join us in Keith 129 or on Zoom September 2 at 3:00 pm to find out more about your opportunities to study abroad and study languages such as Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese and Spanish. Join us through this Zoom Link: https://eku.zoom.us/j/98289662447?pwd=aEt3QlBPUFlWU2NoUnVCQS93UGlDZz09 If you can't make it to the meeting but are interested, please email ekuabroad@eku.edu to set up an individual appointment.

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 Graduate School is thrilled to host the Fall 2021 Grad Blitz in person! Grad Blitz is geared towards undergraduate juniors and seniors who are seeking the next steps to obtain a graduate degree. Grad Blitz will showcase our 30+ graduate programs and supportive services. Students will have the opportunity to meet with graduate faculty/staff from their program of choice during this time. The first 150 participating attendees will receive a FREE EKU swag bag, including a Grad Blitz long-sleeve shirt, and a boxed lunch. Register today at: https://application.eku.edu/register/GradBlitz2021

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. A group orientation is required to join this group. Please contact Andri Yennari at andri.yennari@eku.edu or (859)622-1303 if interested or for more information.

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. A group orientation is required to join this group. Please contact Melissa Cozart at melissa.cozart@eku.edu or (859)622-1303 if interested or for more information.

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.