Here is a list of upcoming WKU events and activities. (All times Central; area code 270 unless indicated.) For additional event listings, visit the WKU Calendar of Events or WKU’s Current Students page. For WKU Alumni events, visit the Alumni Association’s events calendar.
Ongoing/continuing events
EXHIBITS AT KENTUCKY LIBRARY & MUSEUM: “Snell-Franklin Decorative Arts Gallery”; “Side by Side: VSA arts of Kentucky”; “Dorothy Grider’s Illustrious Career”; “A Star in Each Flag: Conflict in Kentucky”; “Recommended by Duncan Hines”; “Western 100”; “Roads, Rails and Rivers”; “Hascal Haile: Guitar-maker to the Stars”; “Taking the Mystery out of Prehistory.” Contact Kentucky Building, 745-2592.
ART EXHIBIT: Student Juried Exhibition. Nov. 2-20. University Gallery, Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center. Contact Potter College of Arts & Letters, 745-2344.
THEATRE PERFORMANCE: “Putting it Together” by Stephen Sondheim. 8 p.m. Nov. 12-14 and Nov. 16-17; 3 p.m. Nov. 15. Admission is $10. Russell Miller Theatre, Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center. Contact Theatre and Dance, 745-5845.
CHILDREN’S THEATRE SERIES: “Cinderella, the World’s Favorite Fairy Tale” by Lowell Swortzell. 4 p.m. Nov. 20, 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Nov. 21, 3 p.m. Nov. 22. Admission is $3 for adults, $2 for age 12 and under. Gordon Wilson Hall Lab Theatre. (School day performances 9:30 a.m. Nov. 11-12 at Kentucky Library & Museum.) Contact Theatre and Dance, 745-5845.
INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK. Nov. 16-20. Various locations. Contact Nadia De Leon, 745-4857.
CERAMICS CLUB POTTERY SALE. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 19-21. Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center, room 151. Contact Kristina Arnold, 745-2314.
GLASGOW/BARREN COUNTY TOYS FOR TOPPERS. Nov. 27-Dec. 14. Drop off toys to Bryan Baysinger at Hilliard Lyons, 102 E. Wayne St., Glasgow. The first 50 people to drop off toys will again receive a ticket to a men’s basketball game to be determined. Contact Bryan Baysinger at bbaysinger@hilliard.com.
THE NEXT STAGE SERIES: “Revue-sicals” featuring student musical theatre performances. 8 p.m. Nov. 30 and Dec. 1. Free admission. Gordon Wilson Hall Lab Theatre. Contact Theatre and Dance, 745-5845.
PERFORMANCE: “WinterDance” featuring faculty and student choreography. 8 p.m. Dec. 3-5 and Dec. 7; 3 p.m. Dec. 6. Admission is $10. Russell Miller Theatre, Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center. Contact Theatre and Dance, 745-5845.
ART EXHIBIT: Graduating Seniors Exhibition. Dec. 2-19. University Gallery, Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center. Contact Potter College of Arts & Letters, 745-2344.
WKU events through Nov. 28
FRIDAY, NOV. 13
9 a.m. STUDENT TECHNOLOGY LEADERSHIP PROGRAM. Diddle Arena. Contact Jessica Gilland, 745-6169.
9 a.m. NATIVE AMERICAN LIVING VILLAGE. Downing University Center South Lawn. Continues Nov. 14. Contact Darlene Applegate, 745-5094.
5 p.m. FAMILY FALL FESTIVAL AT REDZ. Downing University Center, fourth floor. Admission is $5 for adults ($3 with WKU ID); $3 for 12 and under; free for 6 and under. Contact Trinity Gonzalez, 745-5794.
7:30 p.m. FALL CHORAL CONCERT: Bowling Green Western Choral Society. First Baptist Church, downtown Bowling Green. Tickets are $10, $8 and $5. Contact Music Department, 745-3751.
SATURDAY, NOV. 14
FALL CAMPUS PREVIEW DAY for minority students and their parents. Various locations. Contact Admissions, 745-2551.
BARREL AND POLE FALL FEST. L.D. Brown Agricultural Exposition Center. Contact Tracy White, (615) 655-4822.
BLUEGRASS CELLULAR HOOPFEST to benefit Junior Achievement. Preston Health and Activities Center. Contact Junior Achievement, 782-0280.
7:30 a.m. SPEECH TOURNAMENT: WKU Swing. Garrett Conference Center. Contact Judy Woodring, 745-6340.
9 a.m. NATIVE AMERICAN LIVING VILLAGE. Downing University Center South Lawn. Contact Darlene Applegate, 745-5094.
9:30 a.m. FALL SUPER SATURDAYS. Various campus locations. Contact Gifted Studies, 745-6323.
5:30 p.m. STUDENT RECITAL: Ashley Lewis, flute. Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center Recital Hall. Free admission. Contact Music Department, 745-3751.
7 p.m. WOMEN’S BASKETBALL vs. Eastern Kentucky. Diddle Arena. Contact Athletic Media Relations, 745-4298.
7:30 p.m. CONCERT: WKU Jazz Band. Capitol Arts Theatre, downtown Bowling Green. Free admission. Contact Music Department, 745-3751.
SUNDAY, NOV. 15
10 a.m. SKTPA. L.D. Brown Agricultural Exposition Center. Contact Dana Ray, 287-1007.
2 p.m. PLANETARIUM SHOW: The Star of Bethlehem. Hardin Planetarium. Contact Noretta Baxter, 745-4044.
3 p.m. CONCERT: “An Afternoon with Schumann” featuring Liza Kelly, soprano; Sylvia Kersenbaum, piano; Jeremy Kelly, baritone. Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center Recital Hall. Free admission. Contact Music Department, 745-3751.
MONDAY, NOV. 16
2 p.m. PERFORMANCE: African Drum Corps. Part of International Education Week. Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center Amphitheatre. Contact Nadia De Leon, 745-4857.
6 p.m. FILM: “The Bad Education.” Part of International Education Week. Cherry Hall, room 125. Contact Nadia De Leon, 745-4857.
6 p.m. INVISIBILE CHILDREN NATIONAL TOUR. Mass Media and Technology Hall Auditorium. Contact Paul Sanford, 776-4305.
7 p.m. GENDER IMAGES FILM SERIES: “Daughters of the Dust.” Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center, room 239. (Rescheduled from Nov. 9). Contact Women’s Studies, 745-6477.
TUESDAY, NOV. 17
Noon JAVA CITY CONCERT SERIES: Adam Brownlee. Java City at Helm Library. Contact Jennifer Wilson, 745-6977.
2 p.m. PRESENTATION: World Drum Circle. Part of International Education Week. Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center Amphitheatre. Contact Nadia De Leon, 745-4857.
5 p.m. EXHIBIT AND PRESENTATION: “Bosnia to Bowling Green.” Part of International Education Week. Mass Media and Technology Hall. Contact Nadia De Leon, 745-4857.
7 p.m. PLANETARIUM SHOW: The Star of Bethlehem. Hardin Planetarium. Contact Noretta Baxter, 745-4044.
7:30 p.m. CULTURAL ENHANCEMENT SERIES: American Revival: Celebrating the New Stars of American Roots Music. Capitol Arts Theatre. Free admission. Contact Mina Doerner, 745-5204.
7:30 p.m. CONCERT: WKU Percussion Ensemble. Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center Recital Hall. Admission is $4. Contact Music Department, 745-3751.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 18
11 a.m. PRESENTATION: World Fair. Part of International Education Week. Downing University Center. Contact Nadia De Leon, 745-4857.
11 a.m. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT WORKSHOP. WKU ALIVE Center for Community Partnerships, 1818 U.S. 31W ByPass. Contact Aurelia Spaulding, 782-0824.
3 p.m. PRESENTATION: Study Abroad Faculty Forum. Part of International Education Week. Downing University Center, room 341. Contact Nadia De Leon, 745-4857.
6 p.m. PASSPORT TO WELLNESS SERIES: “Champagne Taste on a Beer Budget: Getting the Biggest Bang for Your Buck.” Downing University Center, room 340. Contact Health Education, 745-5033.
6 p.m. FILM: “French for Beginners.” Part of International Education Week. Cherry Hall, room 302. Contact Nadia De Leon, 745-4857.
7:30 p.m. RECITAL: Yu-Ni Lin. Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center Recital Hall. Free admission. Contact Music Department, 745-3751.
THURSDAY, NOV. 19
11:30 a.m. WOMEN’S STUDIES COLLOQUIA LUNCHEONS featuring Mary Bennett and Kate King. Faculty House. Contact Women’s Studies, 745-6477.
Noon VOLLEYBALL: Sun Belt Conference Tournament quarterfinals. Diddle Arena. Contact Athletic Media Relations, 745-4298.
Noon PRESENTATION: “The Spice of Rice!” Part of International Education Week. Garrett Conference Center, room 103. Contact Nadia De Leon, 745-4857.
5:30 p.m. PRESENTATION: o.s. Earth Simulation. Part of International Education Week. Garrett Conference Center Ballroom. Contact Nadia De Leon, 745-4857.
7 p.m. PLANETARIUM SHOW: The Star of Bethlehem. Hardin Planetarium. Contact Noretta Baxter, 745-4044.
7 p.m. FAR AWAY PLACE SERIES: “The Baker’s Boy (Reflections on Belize in the 1970s)” by Barry Kitterman of Austin Peay State University. Barnes and Noble. Contact Brian Coutts, 745-6121.
FRIDAY, NOV. 20
SOUTHEASTERN NATIVE AMERICAN EDUCATION SUMMIT. Kentucky Library & Museum. Continues Nov. 21. Contact Diversity Programs, 745-5066.
SWIMMING AND DIVING: Hilltopper Invite. Bill Powell Natatorium, Preston Health and Activities Center. Through Nov. 22. Contact Athletic Media Relations, 745-4298.
10 a.m. PRESENTATION: Geography Awareness Day. Part of International Education Week. WKU South Campus. Contact Nadia De Leon, 745-4857.
1:30 p.m. UNDERGRADUATE LITERATURE CONFERENCE. Cherry Hall, room 125. Contact Ted Hovet, 745-5782.
4 p.m. PAINTBALL TOURNAMENT. L.D. Brown Agricultural Exposition Center. Through Nov. 22. Contact NTense Sports, 796-4120.
5 p.m. VOLLEYBALL: Sun Belt Conference Tournament semifinals. Diddle Arena. Contact Athletic Media Relations, 745-4298.
6 p.m. FILM: “Spirited Away.” Part of International Education Week. Cherry Hall, room 302. Contact Nadia De Leon, 745-4857.
7:30 p.m. CONCERT: WKU Symphonic Band. Capitol Arts Theatre. Admission is $5. Contact Music Department, 745-3751.
SATURDAY, NOV. 21
SOUTHEASTERN NATIVE AMERICAN EDUCATION SUMMIT. Kentucky Library & Museum. Contact Diversity Programs, 745-5066
SWIMMING AND DIVING: Hilltopper Invite. Bill Powell Natatorium, Preston Health and Activities Center. Through Nov. 22. Contact Athletic Media Relations, 745-4298.
7 a.m. PAINTBALL TOURNAMENT. L.D. Brown Agricultural Exposition Center. Through Nov. 22. Contact NTense Sports, 796-4120.
3 p.m. VOLLEYBALL: Sun Belt Conference Tournament championship. Diddle Arena. Contact Athletic Media Relations, 745-4298.
7:30 p.m. PERFORMANCE: Opera at the Depot. L&N Depot, downtown Bowling Green. Admission is $5. Contact Music Department, 745-3751.
SUNDAY, NOV. 22
SWIMMING AND DIVING: Hilltopper Invite. Bill Powell Natatorium, Preston Health and Activities Center. Through Nov. 22. Contact Athletic Media Relations, 745-4298.
10 a.m. PAINTBALL TOURNAMENT. L.D. Brown Agricultural Exposition Center. Contact NTense Sports, 796-4120.
2 p.m. PLANETARIUM SHOW: The Star of Bethlehem. Hardin Planetarium. Contact Noretta Baxter, 745-4044.
3 p.m. PERFORMANCE: Opera at the Depot. L&N Depot, downtown Bowling Green. Admission is $5. Contact Music Department, 745-3751.
TUESDAY, NOV. 24
11:30 a.m. SCHOLARS LUNCHEON for Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky. Kentucky Library & Museum. Contact Campus and Community Events, 745-2497.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 25
THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY. No classes. Offices closed.
THURSDAY, NOV. 26
THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY. No classes. Offices closed.
FRIDAY, NOV. 27
THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY. No classes. Offices closed.
Other upcoming events
Southeastern Native American Education Summit Nov. 20-21: The Kentucky Native American Heritage Commission and WKU’s Office of Diversity Programs will host the two-day conference to address issues facing Native Americans and to raise awareness about Kentucky Native history. Contact: Diversity Programs, (270) 745-5066.
Chris Young in concert Dec. 11: Country singer Chris Young will perform in concert Dec. 11 at WKUs L.D. Brown Agricultural Exposition Center.Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. with the concert at 6:30. Opening acts will be Josh Thompson and Bowling Green’s own Easy Street. Tickets are $25 plus a $3 service fee per ticket and are on sale at the L.D. Brown Agricultural Exposition Center daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. To order by phone, call (270) 745-2578. Online ticket sales will begin soon.
2009-10 Far Away Places Series
(all at 7 p.m. at Barnes & Noble, 1680 Campbell Lane in Bowling Green)
- Nov. 19: “The Baker’s Boy” (Reflections on Belize in the 1970s) by Barry Kitterman of Austin Peay State University
- Feb. 18: Ghana by WKU’s Saundra Ardrey
- March 25: “The Road to Santiago and Pilgrimage” by John Moore of University of Alabama-Birmingham
- April 15: Alaska by WKU’s Michael Trapasso
2009-10 Kentucky Live Series
(all at 7 p.m. at Barnes & Noble, 1680 Campbell Lane in Bowling Green; unless noted)
- Nov. 12: Charles Garvin: Dynasty of Dimes by Robert Dickey
- Feb. 11: Prince Madoc and the Welsh Indians: a Myth of the Old West” by Ron Fritze
- March 4: One Step Ahead of Hitler: A Jewish Child’s Journey through France by Fred Gross
- April 8: The Missing and the Lost by David Bell
Potter College of Arts & Letters 2009-10 season: The Potter College of Arts & Letters has numerous visual and performing arts events scheduled this year. Click here for the list of activities. Contact: Potter College of Arts & Letters, (270) 745-2344.
Theatre and Dance 2009-10 schedule: WKU’s Department of Theatre and Dance has several Mainstage, Next Stage and Children’s Theatre productions planned for the 2009-10 season.
Global Encounters program: The Global Encounters initiative is designed to help internationalize the WKU experience. Global Encounters is a calendar of ongoing and frequent events that bring the world to WKU. Click here for the 2009-10 calendar of events. Contact: Office of International Programs, (270) 745-5334.
WKU Alumni Association events: Click here for a list of Alumni events or call (270) 745-4395 or 888-WKU-ALUM.
WKU football 2009 schedule
- Sept. 5 — Tennessee 63, WKU 7
- Sept. 12 — South Florida 35, WKU 13
- Sept. 19 — Central Arkansas 28, WKU 7
- Sept. 26 — Navy 38, WKU 22
- Oct. 10 — Florida International 37, WKU 20
- Oct. 17 — Louisiana-Lafayette 30, WKU 22
- Oct. 24 — Middle Tennessee 62, WKU 24
- Oct. 31 — North Texas 68, WKU 49
- Nov. 7 — Troy 40, WKU 20
- Nov. 14 at Louisiana-Monroe, 3 p.m.
- Nov. 28 at Florida Atlantic, 3 p.m.
- Dec. 3 vs. Arkansas State, 6 p.m. (Corvette Raffle)
For tickets, call 1-800-5-BIGRED. All times Central. For more about football, visit WKU Athletics online. The WKU Alumni Association is planning Topper Tailgate activities for away games. Click here to find out more.
2009-10 WKU basketball schedules
