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City Fest & Maroon Platoon Pep Rally Kickoff the EKU Football season with traditions, new and old! We will kick off the evening with the annual City Fest event with a live band and featuring businesses from all over Richmond. We'll highlight the evening with the new Maroon Platoon Pep Rally and get ready to cheer on the Colonels against Charleston Southern on Saturday! Free shirts, food, and giveaways while supplies last!

Deadline extended! Student Organizations are encouraged to nominate up to 2 students for Homecoming Royalty. Nominations can be submitted until September 14 by 11:59pm. 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 Thursday, September 15 by 4pm, their candidate will not be included in the nominee pool. Students cannot self nominate.

Hispanic Heritage Month takes place 9/15-10/15, and we're celebrating with a Pop-Up Library on September 13th from 10am-2pm at the Library's Main Entrance. Stop by to check out Library materials and enjoy free goodies from our local Mexican tienda, Mi Puebla!

Good Morning EKU, Come out and try Case Kitchen today. We are featuring - Cheddar buttermilk biscuit
Chicken soft taco
Country style meatloaf
Jerk chicken
Soft beef taco
Broccoli and pepper stir fry
Charro beans
Mashed red skin potatoes
Refried beans
Spanish rice
Steamed corn
Backyard BBQ burger
Hamburger
Crispy shoestring French fries

Are you an EKU student who is food insecure? Food insecurity can look like hunger or having limited or uncertain access to adequate amounts of safe and nutritious food. If you are an EKU student interested in sharing your experiences with our research team, please contact us. We are scheduling interviews now and throughout the semester. You will be interviewed by our research team and complete a survey. It will take approximately 1 hour. Participants will receive a $20 gift card to compensate them for their time. The interview will take place via Zoom or in-person on EKU's campus. Contact Dr. Amanda Green, EKU Associate Professor of Anthropology
Email amanda.green@eku.edu or call 859-622-1646
Calendly link: https://calendly.com/amanda-green-1/food-security-interview Study Title: “A Longitudinal Study of Food Insecurity and Its Impacts on College Students”

Looking to get fit in a fun way? A variety of group fitness classes are offered at the Student Recreation Center throughout the week, free of charge. Join a class to get a great workout in a fun, social setting. Click the link below to register.

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.

Rolling hills, deep river valleys and the worlds longest known cave system. Could a weekend get any better? Join AP as we venture to western Kentucky to explore this beautiful landscape. Cost of trip includes transportation, gear rental, food and experienced guides 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!

Beyond Labels is an affirming support group for students who have and/or are questioning having LGBTQ* identities. This DROP-IN support group meets weekly on Mondays in Room 567 of the Whitlock Building and is provided by the EKU Counseling Center. Please contact Paul Morgan at paul.morgan@eku.edu or (859)622-1303 for more information.

This drop-in support group is an affirming space for EKU students with disabilities to share experiences, feel validated, connect, and receive support from other students. This DROP-IN support group meets weekly on Mondays and is provided by the EKU Counseling Center.
For more information, contact Michalle Rice at michalle.rice@eku.edu or call (859) 622-1303.

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.