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Social science students and faculty of Kentucky, you are invited to submit a research paper to present in a live or virtual conference session or roundtable. Though we highlight work involving undergraduates, we welcome and encourage submissions from graduate students, faculty, and community researchers. Our 2023 theme examines advances and barriers to access to education and the dissemination of information in the Appalachian region. While we would like to encourage papers surrounding our theme, research and discussions on any topic will be gladly accepted. Feel free to contact Dr. Alison Buck alison.buck@eku.edu for more information. If you would like to present your research, please submit a short abstract (50-150 words) and be prepared to select keywords that represent the key ideas in your paper. Abstracts are due by March 31st and can be submitted at https://eku.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8cVTorj0CjE4VU1

We are thrilled to announce that the Center for Inclusive Excellence and Global Engagement's program Queer and Trans Connections is hosting Berea Board of Education Member, Rebecca Blankenship! In 2022, Blankenship made history as the first openly transgender person in Kentucky to be elected to a public office. Blankenship will talk us through various reasons why anti-LGBTQIA laws are being pushed through the Kentucky state legislature and things we can do about them.
The event will take place in the Center for Inclusive Excellence and Global Engagement (Powell Building 013 - next to the bookstore) on March 23, 2023 from 5 pm - 6:30 pm. We hope to see you there!

Calling all student organizations! Decorate a banner for EKU's Giving Day and compete to win a gift card. Banners will be provided to student organizations free of charge. Learn more and register today by clicking "more on this announcement" below.

The Orientation Leader position for Summer 2023 is now open! Orientation Leaders (OLs) are responsible for welcoming new students and their families to Eastern Kentucky University during Summer Orientation and Big E Welcome. Please email heather.pennington@eku.edu with any questions. Click on More to apply.

Join us for the EKU Food Security Forum on Friday March 24, 9 am - 12:30 pm, in the Case Dining Hall Regents Room, as we start a campus-wide conversation about student food insecurity and hunger. All students, faculty, staff, and community members are welcome. Breakfast and lunch will be provided to attendees who RSVP (RSVP here: https://forms.office.com/r/Ri6fPPj8jc). Participants are welcome to attend all or part of the event. For clarification, this event was rescheduled from its original date due to the severe weather on Friday March 3.

Come and help the Brothers of Chi Beta Tau raise money for the National Fallen Firefighter Foundation, and enjoy some delicious chili at our Chili Cook-Off on Thursday, March 23 at 6:00 pm.  It costs $10.00 to enter a pot of chili into the competition and $5.00 to taste and vote for the best chili.  All proceeds will be donated to NFFF.  You can sign up as a team or as an individual.  We will be accepting all fees at the door. 

Join the staff of the EKU Counseling Center today for a Workshop on Emotional Regulation. Regardless of whether you’re at home or school, every day we can experience a wide range of emotions. This workshop will focus on the most scientifically backed methods of managing your emotions, provide activities and tools that can help you feel more grounded and in control of your emotional functioning.

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 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 Adventure Programs as we celebrate and support the LGBTQ+ Community with a night of Pride and Climbing!
Free shirts and a great community! For more information, or to register, visit mycampusrec.eku.edu

Silent Coffee is a time for students, members of the Deaf community, and anyone interested in American Sign Language (ASL) to come together and practice ASL while building relationships and hanging out. Silent Coffee is a voice off event, however we encourage people with ANY level of proficiency in ASL to join us!