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Wednesday, October 5th from 10 am to 2 pm, the Latinx Street Fair will take place at the Powell Plaza as part of the celebration of Latinx Heritage Month. If you want a table to showcase your culture, a fun game, or artifacts, please send a 50-100 word proposal describing your project (Latinx culture related) to sara.ricogodoy@eku.edu.
The deadline for submission will be Monday, October 3rd.

Due to an event, parking restrictions will be enforced at the EKU Center for the Arts. EKU Center for the Arts side lot and back parking lot will be closed September 28 and 29. Alternate parking is available throughout campus.

Still need to rent a locker? Academic year rentals are $10 off this week ONLY, from September 26th through the 30th! With the discount, half lockers will be $25 and full lockers will be $45. The rental will include Winter Break. Rent one today by visiting the Main Office of the Student Recreation Center.

Hey Colonels, this weekend is Family Weekend! We have a reduced-rate dinner at Case dining available on Friday, 9/30, to start our weekend off right! Saturday, 10/1, we look forward to seeing you and the fam at Colonel-Val and the EKU football game – EKU vs Southern Utah! Reduced-price tickets are available for the game at https://tinyurl.com/3jtf4fh6!

The Winter SWK 455 Elective provides an overview of the uniqueness of rural communities in relation to human services. We examine the intersectionality of social, environmental, political, and economic issues impacting life in rural areas across the United States. Similarities and differences with urban communities are examined. Students will gain familiarity with the history of rural community development and social issues relevant to rural Kentucky and Central Appalachia. Open to all majors. Asynchronous 6 weeks Dec 5 to Jan 13 with a holiday break. Discussion forums, brief reports, manageable and interesting learning activities. **Apply for a microscholarship here https://winter.eku.edu/winter-microscholarship-information
Application window: Sept 22 to Oct 26. Don’t hesitate-It’s worth it!

Good Morning EKU, Come out and try Case Kitchen today. We are featuring -
Scrambled eggs
Pork sausage patty
French toast sticks
O’brien potatoes
Biscuits and gravy
Crispy chicken nuggets
Tots
Hamburger

Come create with us! We have painting, coloring, clay for sculpting, and plenty of other opportunities for you to get creative! We want to see you get like Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera! If you let us, we would also love to temporarily keep your art to showcase at the Galeria de Arte event on October 10-14!

Loteria is a game of chance that translates to “lottery,” but you may recognize it as like bingo! Come play Gen Z Loteria with us for a fun time with quirky cards and amazing prizes!

Learn the basic skills behind spending a day (or night) on the trail! We'll show you everything you need to know, from packing a backpack correctly to knowing exactly what to bring with you! You'll even receive a pre-planned outdoor trip that you can go out and do whenever you'd like! Register at mycampusrec.eku.edu to attend!

Let’s Talk is a free, confidential consultation service offered through the EKU Counseling Center for currently enrolled EKU Students.
Have a specific problem but unsure about counseling? Wonder what it's like to talk with a mental health therapist or psychologist? Concerned about a friend but not sure how to help? The EKU Counseling Center is providing easy access to informal, confidential conversations with our professional mental health clinicians!
Simply email paul.morgan@eku.edu to get a link. All meetings are confidential.

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

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 DROP-IN support group is provided by the EKU Counseling Center and meets weekly on Tuesdays from 2-3pm in Whitlock Building, Room 567. For more information, please contact Melissa Cozart at melissa.cozart@eku.edu or (859)622-1303.

The EKU R User Group meets the last Tuesday of every month from 2:30 to 3:30 pm. Fall 2022
September 27th
October 25th
November 15th 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.