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Join Campus Recreation and "Fall Into Wellness" tonight! Join several campus and community resources for games, trivia, and FREE food and t-shirts! Student Health will be administering flu shots. Event begins at 5p.m. at the Student Recreation Center.

The Student Recreation Center will be operating on modified hours over Fall Break, from Saturday, October 8th through Tuesday, October 11th. For a complete look at the hours, click "More On This Announcement".

Flu shots will be available at the Campus Rec event, Fall into Wellness. Must be at least 18 years old.

The McNair Scholars Program continues to seek talented students. McNair is an extracurricular graduate school preparation program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education. McNair scholars aim for doctoral degrees. Selected students begin this fall 2022 semester. Program activities include faculty mentoring, a fall colloquium of workshops, a spring research class, a paid summer research internship, presentations at national conferences, graduate admission test preparation, graduate school application support, graduate school application fee waivers, an EKU scholarship, and graduate-level assistantships and fellowships at leading universities. Applicants must be first-generation students from low-income backgrounds and/or Black, Hispanic, American Indian, or Pacific Islander. Please email the program director at rich.richmond@eku.edu to schedule an informational interview to learn how the program works and how to apply!

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
Crispy chicken nuggets
Hamburger
Crispy shoestring french fries

Come meet employers looking to hire EKU Talent today from 1pm-3:30pm in Keen Johnson. Over 90 employers are looking to hire part-time employees, full-time employees, and interns. This Fair is ALL MAJORS and all classes. Bring your resume and professional dress is recommended. Proof of attendance will be provided.

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!

An ofrenda is a memorial setting for loved ones who have passed before us. In Mexico, this tradition comes as a preparation to welcome the souls of the departed who will visit during Dia de los Muertos. In other Latin cultures, memorial settings like ofrendas can be left up all year!
Do you want your loved one (can be a person, pet, etc.) honored at our campus ofrenda? Send photos to Deborah.abner@eku.edu now!

Your peers invoked their inner Kahlo, Picasso, and Dalí at the Noche de Arte to give you the chance of an EKU Museum of Modern Art. Come by the CIEGE and enjoy the art during open hours the week of Fall Break when you return, October 12 - October 14. We have coffee and tea for you to sip on as you admire the art!

Come out and enjoy a performance by the EKU Choir.

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.

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 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.