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Updates are coming to our required student trainings. Starting August 12, students will be directed to the latest trainings via email from Vector Solutions. The trainings are titled: (1) Alcohol and Other Drugs; (2) Sexual Violence Awareness; and (3) Title IX Rights and Protections. The email from Vector is not spam. In accordance with state and Federal regulations, EKU has mandated training for all students for many years. You will automatically receive notice and access via email. Please complete all trainings in a timely manner. Vector Solutions' web-based training meets expectations communicated by the Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, as well as the Campus SaVE Act and the Clery Act. If you have any questions regarding the Vector Solutions trainings please call our office at 859-622-8020 or email meaghan.elliott@eku.edu.

The Student Recreation Center will be operating on modified hours during the week of August 7th due to All Staff Training. Hours are listed below. Student Recreation Center:
Sunday, August 7th: 10am-4pm
Monday, August 8th: Closed
Tuesday, August 9th: 8am-4pm
Wednesday, August 10th: 7am-7pm
Thursday, August 11th: 7am-7pm
Friday, August 12th: 8am-11pm
Saturday, August 13th: 10am-4pm Aquatic Center:
Sunday, August 7th & Monday, August 8th: Closed
Tuesday, August 9th & Thursday, August 11th: 4pm-7pm
Wednesday, August 10th & Friday, August 12th: 10am-1pm The Climbing Center and eSports Lounge will be closed throughout the week. Fall Semester hours will begin on Sunday, August 14th.

Are you looking for volunteer opportunities on campus? Want to learn more about fundraising? Join the Young Professionals in Philanthropy (YPP) on August 31st! Throughout the school year, members will organize fundraising and community engagement events to increase the awareness of philanthropy on campus. Perks of joining: • Free food
• A chance to belong to a group of passionate, like-minded students
• Resume builder
• Participate in EKUs' Giving Day (4/2023)
• Free t-shirt once a member Be a part of a philanthropic movement that will enhance your leadership capabilities and other interpersonal skills most sought after by employers. Until further notice, all meetings will be held via zoom to practice CDC guidelines.

Looking for an on-campus job that can count as an internship or coop? The Digital Engagement Center can satisfy specific curriculum requirements. According to NACE's Job Outlook 2022 report, when choosing between two otherwise equally qualified candidates, employers deem having an internship with its organization or within its industry to be the most influential factors: http://ow.ly/uMQQ50Htb5q Student employees call Eastern alumni to ask for contributions to the Eastern Fund. The work environment is competitive yet fun and rewarding. Callers must have a personable attitude, and work at least two of the four shifts available per week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Pay: Starting at $8/hour. Should your application be considered, you will be contacted by the hiring official by email.

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.