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Thomas J. Misa
“Leonardo to the Internet: Technology and Culture from the Renaissance to the Present”
Thurs. Sept. 15, 7:30 PM
O’Donnell Hall
Bruce MacLaren Distinguished Lecture + STEM Week Keynote Thomas J. Misa recently retired as Professor of the History of Technology at the University of Minnesota, where he directed the Charles Babbage Center, taught courses in the History of Science, Technology and Medicine and was a member in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering. His many books include the acclaimed Leonardo to the Internet: Technology and Culture from the Renaissance to the Present, just re-published in an updated 3rd edition by Johns Hopkins, as well as Fast Lane: Managing Science in the Internet World, A Nation of Steel: The Making of Modern America, 1865-1925 and the edited collections, Gender Codes: Why Women are Leaving Computing and Modernity and Technology.

Join EKU Housing and Residence Life for our 2nd Annual Light Up Your ResLife! The night will be filled with laser tag, cotton candy, build-your-own stuffed animals, and so much more! Free t-shirts will also be provided. Make sure to stop by Keen Johnson Plaza on September 22 from 7 PM - 10 PM to join EKU Housing and Residence Life in all the fun!

Are you interested in studying abroad? The Education Abroad Office will be hosting a study abroad fair TODAY, Thursday, August 8th from 10:00am-2:00pm in Powell Plaza. (In the case of rain, the fair will be moved inside to the lower Powell Lobby between Starbucks and the Grille.) Stop by to find out about all the programs and opportunities you have to study abroad with EKU faculty over winter or summer or you can study abroad for a full semester, and full academic year. If you can't make it to the fair, you can set up an advising appointment by emailing ekuabroad@eku.edu or stopping by the Education Abroad Office in the Keith Building, Room 129.

Registration for EKU Winter session is now open. EKU Winter is the ideal opportunity to catch up, stay caught up, or get ahead. Choose from more than 140-course options to help you reach your graduation goals. Click "More on This Announcement" to view course options and discuss the benefits of Winter courses with your advisor(s).

Did you know that people who identify as LGBTQIA are nearly four times more likely to experience violence than the general population? The Alphabet Center is sponsoring a special Green Dot presentation geared specifically for the LGBTQIA community. Women & Gender Studies Prof. Ashton Chaffins will be presenting and will not only provide information about violence but also will prepare audience members to be a better bystander within the LGBTQIA community and a better ally if you're not part of the community. Proof of attendance will be provided.

Good Morning EKU, Come out and try Case Kitchen today. We are featuring - Grilled kielbasa
Dinner roll
Salisbury steak and mushroom sauce
Grilled chicken sandwich
Hamburger
Tater tots

Join us for the Kickoff of Latinx Heritage Month and to view the 2022 EKU Latinx Heritage video for the first time ever! We will have refreshments and snacks!

The EKU Concert Band is a non-auditioned group for woodwind, brass and percussion performers. Come out on September 21st for the Concert Band performance.

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!

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 in-person group provided by the EKU Counseling Center. A group orientation is required to join this group. Contact Andri Yennari at andri.yennari@eku.edu or call (859)622-1303 for more information about scheduling a group orientation appointment.

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 in-person group provided by the EKU Counseling Center. A group orientation is required to join this group. Contact Melissa Cozart at melissa.cozart@eku.edu or call (859)622-1303 for more information about scheduling a group orientation appointment.

Join the staff of the EKU Counseling Center today for a workshop on Mindfulness. Being isolated in quarantine can lead to spending a lot of time on various activities that take your attention away from the present moment. Practicing mindfulness can be a great opportunity to improve your mental health by challenging yourself to be present and aware of your thoughts and feelings. In this workshop, you will learn tools that can help you practice mindfulness and work towards reducing and preventing stress, anxiety, depression, as well as many other concerns you may be experiencing.