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Find out from EKU’s Office of Academic and Career Services staff how to find and apply for an internship in your field. For more information, click on More on this Announcement.

If you are interested in studying abroad this upcoming winter or spring and not sure how to fund your program, the Education Abroad scholarship deadline is Monday, November 1. Use the application in the link to apply: https://studyabroad.eku.edu/sites/studyabroad.eku.edu/files/files/Scholarship_application_2018.pdf

EKU Athletics is hosting our annual Hoopfest event that highlights the beginning of basketball season and an opportunity to engage with students and the community with a trick-or-treating/Halloween portion of the event. This year we are opening the trick-or-treating portion of the event (6-6:45 p.m. - AC Auxiliary Gym) to any campus organizations, colleges, departments, etc. that would like to set up a table to hand out candy, put up a display, or other opportunities agreed upon. The cost to set up is free. The event itself is also free and open to the general public. Please send your questions or reservations for a spot to Annelise Hackney at annelise.hackney@eku.edu or Corey Neal within the athletics department.

Grab your friends and bathing suit to dive into a scary movie. The event is Deaf and Hard of Hearing friendly, and open to everyone. Pool floats are included. Space is limited, so click "More On This Announcement to register". The movie will start at 6pm.

How long do you think you can hold a pumpkin wall squat? Test your skills in this week's Pumpkin Wall Squat Challenge. From Monday, October 24th to Friday, October 29th, individuals will have the opportunity to see how long they can hold a wall squat, while holding a pumpkin. For the wall squat to count, the back must be flat against the wall and legs at a 90 degree angle. To participate, talk to a staff member on First Floor Fitness, who will check you in and track your progress. Challenge winners will receive a $50 shopping spree to Dick's Sporting Goods.

Join Campus Recreation as we take over the Challenge Course for a spooky night of scares, zip lining and great fun! Attractions include: 600 ft. Zip line* Haunted Trail The Addams Family movie showing Halloween Themed Craft Inflatables Campfire and S'mores Food, Coffee and Cocoa
*Due to safety regulations regarding the zip line, participants must meet the following criteria: Participants must be 12 years or older Participants must weigh a minimum of 90 lbs. Participants must not weigh more than 250 lbs.

Believe it or not, the first widely available open access (OA) journals began appearing in the early 1990s, as the internet as we know it launched. Physicists led the way with arXiv.org. At EKU, we published our first OA journal in 2012 when faculty from the College of Education worked with us to publish the Kentucky Journal of Excellence in College Teaching and Learning (KJECTL) in Encompass. Since its first publication, articles from KJECTL have been downloaded over 46,800 times by readers from 172 countries (see https://tinyurl.com/KJECTLdownloads)! The top article is "School Culture, Equity, and Student Academic Performance in a Rural Appalachian School" (Roger Cleveland, et al), with 4,335 downloads to date.

The Kentucky Center for Veterans Studies (KCVS) regularly invites individuals with unique perspectives on veterans’ issues to speak to classes and the larger campus community. Join us for a talk with David P. Ervin, a native of WV who served in the Army infantry from 2002 to 2006 and participated in Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2005. He's the author of a memoir, Leaving the Wire: An Infantryman's Iraq as well as numerous short nonfiction and fiction works. He is currently the editor-in-chief for Military Experience and the Arts, Inc, a non-profit organization dedicated to mentoring and publishing the creative pursuits of veterans and family members. All are welcome! Register where it says “More” below. The Zoom Link and Passcode will be on the confirmation page once you click submit.

Join us for a scary Halloween Movie Night! We will have free popcorn as well!

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.

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. Please contact Melissa Bartsch at melissa.bartsch@eku.edu or (859)622-1303 for more information.
TO ATTEND TODAY’S GROUP: email Melissa.Bartsch@eku.edu 15 minutes prior to group to receive group zoom link.

Color Coded 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.

Grief is a normal and natural response to loss. It can also feel overwhelming, lonely, and complicated. Grief group is safe space to receive support, learn to cope, and to connect with other students who are also adjusting to the death of a friend, family member, or loved one. This weekly virtual group is provided by the EKU Counseling Center and hosted through a secure video platform. A group orientation is required to join this group. Contact EKUCC clinician Michalle Rice, LPP at 859-622-1303 or email at michalle.rice@eku.edu for more information.

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.

The R User Group is a free activity open to everyone on campus. The purpose of this group is to build a community of people interested in using the programming language R. The goal is to exchange ideas, collaborate, and provide support to one another. Participants at all levels of experience are welcome. Click "More on This Announcement" for more information about this session.