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EKU's Alpha Phi Omega is hosting an info night today! From 4:00-5:00 pm in Library 208, join us for some details on who we are. Alpha Phi Omega is a national co-ed service fraternity for all who love volunteering on and off campus. Our chapter, Alpha Zeta Kappa, has received multiple awards for outstanding service and brotherhood. Contact President Kate Stephens for more information or any questions.

EKU Libraries is pleased to announce two new library resources, Proquest Black Studies and Columbia Granger's World of Poetry. Proquest Black Studies includes primary and secondary sources such as leading historical Black newspapers, archival documents and collections, key government materials, videos, writings by major Black intellectuals and leaders, scholarly journals, and essays by top scholars in Black Studies. Columbia Granger's World of Poetry provides access to more than 300,000 poems as well as poet biographies and commentaries. For more information on these resources, please click "More on this Announcement."

Good Morning EKU, Come out and try Case Kitchen today. We are featuring -
Beef teriyaki
Chicken and pepper stir fry
Vegetable and quinoa fried rice
Baby bok choy
Broccoli and red pepper stir fry
Fried fish po’ boy
Hamburger

Do you know how to protect yourself during disasters and emergencies? September is National Preparedness Month and it's a great time to consider what you can do to prepare yourself. In an emergency, people go through, and sometimes get stuck in, the following phases: Denial, Deliberation, and Decisive Action. EKU's Emergency Action Plan can be found at:
https://emergency.eku.edu/sites/emergency.eku.edu/files/1_eku_emergency_action_plan_07082021.pdf You can watch our Drills and Emergency Situations Video at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RSO5Dd08hA The Eastern Kentucky University Police Department is open 24 hours a day. All fires or other emergencies on Richmond Campus should be reported as soon as possible by dialing 911 from a campus telephone or, if by cell phone, 859-622-1111. Be sure to specify where you are; whether you are on EKU’s campuses, and your exact location.

Join us for one of our most popular workshops and discover study strategies that make the most of your time and energy. Learn how to avoid cramming now, so it will pay off later. For more information, click More on this Announcement.

The EKU Wind Ensemble is the premier wind band at Eastern Kentucky University and is conducted by Dr. Andrew Putnam. Come out on September 22nd to see the EKU Wind Ensemble Concert.

Join Adventure Programs as we venture towards downtown Cincinnati to find some climbing in the most unlikely place...a 3,400 foot long old reservoir wall. Cost of trip includes transportation, gear rental and experienced guides Register at mycampusrec.eku.edu to attend!

The Berea Pinnacles are home to some of the most stunning views in all of Kentucky. Imagine enjoying these views accompanied by the serene teaching of a yoga class by EKU Group Fitness. This is the ultimate relaxation, too good to pass up! Cost of trip includes all needed gear, transportation and an amazing experience! Register at mycampusrec.eku.edu to attend!

Learn how to go from an indoor plastic puller to an outdoor crusher! This 3 day series teaches you all of the basic skills necessary for climbing outside, including Lead Climbing, Lead Belaying, and Anchor Cleaning.
Plan to attend all three days! Register at mycampusrec.eku.edu to attend!

Join Campus Rec and Adventure Programs for a Silent Night at the Climbing Center! We'll explore the world of climbing in a beginner friendly space tailored towards the Deaf, Hard of Hearing and ASL Community!
Includes a brief intro to climbing workshop taught in ASL. Register at mycampusrec.eku.edu to attend!

Join Adventure Programs as we journey around Campus Beautiful, solving riddles and learning useful navigation skills in the process! Register at mycampusrec.eku.edu to attend!

Support without Borders is an affirming support group for multicultural students and international students. This weekly in-person DROP-IN support group is provided by the EKU Counseling Center. For more information, contact Dr. Andri Yennari at andri.yennari@eku.edu or call (859) 622-1303.

Looking for an on campus job? The EKU Office of Admissions is currently hiring Admissions Recruitment Ambassadors (ARA) for the Fall 2022 semester. Follow the link to apply: https://jobs.eku.edu/postings/21226

This group is for individuals that have been negatively impacted by growing up in an alcoholic, drug addicted or otherwise unpredictable family environment. Topics often discussed include understanding the impact of these family patterns, learning how to recognize and develop healthy relationships, and addressing negative beliefs about oneself. This is a weekly in-person group provided by the EKU Counseling Center. A group orientation is required to join this group. Contact Kevin Stanley at kevin.stanley@eku.edu or call (859)622-1303 for more information about scheduling a group orientation 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.

Student Organizations are encouraged to nominate up to 2 students for Homecoming Royalty. Nominations can be submitted until September 12 at 4pm. The nomination form can be found here: homecoming.eku.edu/Nomination QUALIFICATIONS FOR CANDIDATES:
1. Must be a FULL TIME student at Eastern Kentucky University.
2. Must have a minimum 2.0 Cumulative grade point average.
3. Must not be on University probation. Entry fee ($20) for each candidate is to be paid by cash or check (paid to the EKU Homecoming Committee). Payments can be delivered to the Office of Student Life & FYE or the EKU Alumni Office.
If an organization fails to pay the entry fee by Monday, September 12 by 4 p.m., their candidate will not be included in the nominee pool. Students cannot self nominate.