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Get advice from EKU Gurus about how to recover from less-than-stellar midterms and how to prepare for the sprint to the end of the semester. For more information and to register for the 3:30 pm session, click More on this Announcement.

STEPHEN APKON
“The Age of the Image: Wayfinding in a World of Screens”
Oct. 14, 7:30 pm
YouTube link: https://youtu.be/LSLEyD313Fg Stephen Apkon is the author of the critically acclaimed book, The Age of the Image: Redefining Literacy in a World of Screens, and the Founder and Executive Director of The Jacob Burns Film Center, a non-profit film and education organization located in Pleasantville, N.Y. In The Age of the Image, Apkon draws on the history of literacy, on the science of how storytelling works on the human brain, and on the value of literacy in real-world situations. Legendary director Martin Scorsese writes in the Foreword to the book, “The Age of the Image lays out the tools we need to cultivate our awareness of and attention to every message and every gesture... It's not just a plea for literacy, but a wonderful road map and guide for how it can be taught and nurtured.”

Show your pride and take a selfie with your flag for Coming Out Day! There will be props and prizes.

Where does voguing come from, and what, exactly, is throwing shade? This landmark documentary provides a vibrant snapshot of the 1980s through the eyes of New York City’s African American and Latinx Harlem drag-ball scene. Made over seven years, Paris Is Burning offers an intimate portrait of rival fashion “houses,” from fierce contests for trophies to house mothers offering sustenance in a world rampant with homophobia, transphobia, racism, AIDS, and poverty. Featuring legendary voguers, drag queens, and trans women—including Willi Ninja, Pepper LaBeija, Dorian Corey, and Venus Xtravaganza—Paris Is Burning brings it, celebrating the joy of movement, the force of eloquence, and the draw of community. Register here to attend: https://eku.campuslabs.com/engage/event/7199953 Event Date: October 13 3:30 p.m. Location: O'Donnell Auditorium, Whitlock Cost: Free

The Department of Mathematics & Statistics will hold its second Coffee Time event of the semester with "Graduate School Panel." Faculty panelists will include Sarah Locke Eskew, Jeff Neugebauer, Michael Osborne, April Pilcher, and Michelle Smith. Considering going to graduate school in the mathematical sciences? Come and talk to our panel members about their experiences with graduate school. Get advice about how to choose a school and how to make your applications look good. Join us for this unique Coffee Time presentation! Email mathstat@eku.edu for Zoom information.

October 13th is Ask an Archivist Day! Have you ever had a burning question for EKU Special Collections and Archives? Now's your time to ask! Follow EKU SCA on Instagram, @eku_archives, and keep an eye on our stories for your chance to ask an archivist!

Warm up those kicking legs and serving arms because Intramural 5v5 Indoor Soccer and 6v6 Indoor Volleyball are right around the corner! We have Men's, Women's, Fraternity, Sorority, and CoRec Leagues for both sports! Deadline to register your teams for 6v6 Volleyball and 5v5 Indoor Soccer is Thursday, October 21st @ 11:59 pm! We also have the following sports below for you to sign up for as well! Pickleball: October 13th
Canoe Battleship: October 14th
Big Pink Volleyball: October 21st
Halloween Rock Climbing Contest: October 26th
3-Point Shooting Contest: November 3rd
PAC-Man High Score Contest: November 4th
FIFA 22 XBOX Tournament: November 9th
Powerlifting Competition: November 10th
Cooking Competition: November 16th To register for any of the sports above, click here! If you have any questions feel free to contact kyle.reece@eku.edu

We are accepting applications for the EKU Photon Fellowship. This $1000 award is given annually to an EKU student who has made significant contributions to environmental stewardship, broadly defined. These contributions might come through coursework, jobs, extracurricular activities, creative endeavors, etc. Interested students may complete the application at solar.eku.edu by uploading a description of contributions AND contact information (name, email address) for 1 or more references. Selection criteria include:
• Extent or quality of the applicant’s impact in environmental responsibility—past, present, and future
• Creativity, originality, and breadth/reach of the applicant’s contribution
• Clarity, professionalism of the application
• Input from references The application deadline is 11:59 pm on Friday, October 29th, 2021.

Dr. Tom Butler will lead a discussion and exploration of the theological functions of the poetry of Gerard Manley Hopkins. Dr. Butler is a Professor of English at EKU. Prior to completing his Ph.D. in Literature at Notre Dame, he majored in philosophy at Loyola College Maryland and earned an MA in philosophy at Katholieke Uninversiteit Leuven, Belgium. While this is an in-person event, those who would like to join in via Zoom may contact the organizer: Matthew.Pianalto@eku.edu All EKU students, faculty, and staff are welcome to attend. Please follow all EKU mandated health and safety protocols.

EKU is committed to maintaining a barrier-free environment so that individuals with disabilities can fully access programs, services, and all activities at our university. If you see or hear of any building, walkway, restroom, or athletic facility being inaccessible please use our Barrier Report. This report will allow you to upload photos, as well as provide a detailed description of the problem. The information submitted on this form will be collected by the Center for Student Accessibility and shared with EKU's ADA Committee unless a specific request for confidentiality is indicated.

Held each year on Veterans Day at Powell Corner, the National Roll Call pays tribute to our American military servicemembers and civilians who have made the ultimate sacrifice over the past two decades during the Global War on Terror. By reading aloud the names of our fallen, it serves as an opportunity for the campus and local community to participate and show their commitment and support for these heroes. Students are encouraged to volunteer as a reader for the National Roll Call on Thursday, November 11. Each volunteer will read 120 names. Click the link below to select from the available time slots.

The Kentucky Center for Veterans Studies (KCVS) regularly invites individuals with unique perspectives on veterans’ issues to speak to the campus community. Join us for a talk with Jeremy Harrell, a U.S. Army veteran of the Iraq War. After serving as a non-commissioned officer, Harrell studied Business Management and worked in the Supply Chain Logistics industry. He later founded Veteran’s Club Inc. in Louisville, KY. This non-profit has served thousands of transitioning veterans by providing career counseling, therapeutic interventions, job opportunities, and various outreach initiatives for the homeless. Harrell has been featured on national and local news outlets and is considered a subject matter expert on numerous topics impacting the veteran community. Register where it says “More” below. The Zoom Link and Passcode will be on the confirmation page once you click submit.

This year, EKU will offer a six-week, fully online Winter session. EKU Winter is the ideal time to take courses that allow you to catch up or stay caught up, take a challenging course, or enroll in a required course. Registration has begun. EKU Winter is offering scholarships to help defray costs of taking courses. Apply online at https://winter.eku.edu/winter-microscholarship-application. Application deadline is Oct. 26.

The Service to Service podcast helps you understand veterans, one story at a time. On this episode Samuel Lewis sits down with special guest and quintessential example of post-traumatic growth, BriGette McCoy. She discusses her military career and life after service as a survivor of Military Sexual Trauma (MST). As founder of the Women Veteran Social Justice Network, she is nationally recognized as an advocate for women veterans and veterans of color. She has testified in front of Congress, been featured on major news outlets, and is regularly invited as a speaker at institutions and events around the country. Join Sam and BriGette for a discussion of her life, career, and theories about veteran culture. Subscribe on iTunes: https://lnkd.in/ewYMsTu Listen on the EKU Website: https://lnkd.in/eA__YFi Learn more about Veterans Studies: https://www.eku.edu/kcvs/

Join EKU VETS Advisor, Jaime Roberts for an informative session designed to help military students find and apply for scholarships for the 2022-23 academic year. Learn about:
- The Scholarship Cycle
- Scholarship opportunities for military students
- Crafting the scholarship essay
- Securing scholarship recommendations Session will be hosted on Zoom from 6:00 - 7:30 PM EST, and is open to all military students (Veterans, Reserve/Guard, Active Duty, Spouses, and Dependents). Click below to reserve your spot today!

Did you know that you can learn to Scuba Dive at Eastern Kentucky University? The Department of Recreation and Park Administration is offering a Discover Scuba event to introduce students who may be interested in scuba diving to some of the skills that are taught in REC-110 Confined Water Scuba Diving. After a brief pool side or classroom safety briefing, you and your dive buddies will be fitted for a mask, fins, and a Scuba unit before entering the water with an instructor who will guide you through a few of the basic skills before you start diving! No certification is required to participate in this Discover Scuba event. You must be a student 18 years of age or older to participate. You must also complete the SDI medical questionnaire, and liability release, provided upon arrival. Reach out to Scuba Instructor Ron Murray (ron@kydiver.com) or Aurora with any questions!

Join us for painting in Powell to paint a fun Halloween themed painting. See you there!

EKU Latino Heritage Month 2021 - 10th Anniversary EKU's annual Latino Heritage Month festivities celebrate the Latino/Latina/Latinx cultures and communities on EKU Campus and beyond. Sit around a campfire, toast up some s'mores, and commune with your peers of Latinx identity by staring stories and experiences in a relaxing heart-to-heart conversation. Takes place on the McCreary Hall Lawn near Turner Gate starting at 6:30 pm until 10 pm. Sponsored by: Dept. Language & Cultural Studies, Anthropology, and Sociology; The Bobby Verdugo and Yoli Rios Bilingual Peer Mentor and Tutoring Center; The Latino Student Association; The Center for Inclusive Excellence & Global Engagement; The Division of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion; Student Life & First-Year Experience; The Chautauqua Lecture Series; EKU Libraries

The Noel Studio offers writing, communication, and research support for undergraduate and graduate students from any major. We help with essays, presentations, visual aids, multimodal products, and more, at any stage of the process—from brainstorming to final revision or delivery, and every point in between! Learn more about consultations at https://studio.eku.edu/about-consultations. Consultations are available both IN-PERSON and ONLINE 8am-5pm Monday - Thursday and 8am-1pm Friday, but ONLINE ONLY 5-9pm Monday - Thursday and 1pm-9pm Sunday; use the drop-down menu in our scheduling system to switch between the daytime and evening/weekend calendars. Want to make an appointment? Visit studio.eku.edu/schedule-appointment for directions and/or chat with us at studio.eku.edu for scheduling assistance.

Join the staff of the EKU Counseling Center today for a Workshop on Emotional Regulation. Regardless of whether you’re at home or school, every day we can experience a wide range of emotions. This workshop will focus on the most scientifically backed methods of managing your emotions, provide activities and tools that can help you feel more grounded and in control of your emotional functioning.

Support without Borders is an affirming support group for multicultural students and international students. 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 Andri.Yennari@eku.edu 15 minutes prior to group start time to receive instructions on how to join today’s group.

When we are stressed, it can be hard to operate at our best. When we are stressed and then have to complete tasks that will be graded or evaluated, it can feel impossible to be our best. This workshop focuses on ways to improve test anxiety, improving personal motivation for the things that need to get done, as well as how to set effective and attainable goals. Join EKUCC clinician Nick Rogell, LPCC, for this workshop on how to improve your personal performance.