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”; “WKU Student Organizations Holiday Trees”; “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.
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 Dec. 5
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.
MONDAY, NOV. 23
4:30 p.m. PRESEASON NIT: Coastal Carolina vs. Indiana State. Diddle Arena. Contact Athletic Media Relations, 745-4298.
7 p.m. PRESEASON NIT: WKU vs. Cal State Northridge. Diddle Arena. Contact Athletic Media Relations, 745-4298.
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.
4:30 p.m. PRESEASON NIT: Coastal Carolina vs. Cal State Northridge. Diddle Arena. Contact Athletic Media Relations, 745-4298.
7 p.m. PRESEASON NIT: WKU vs. Indiana State. Diddle Arena. Contact Athletic Media Relations, 745-4298.
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.
MONDAY, NOV. 30
CLASSES RESUME after Thanksgiving holiday.
TUESDAY, DEC. 1
Noon JAVA CITY CONCERT SERIES: Cortney Basham. Java City at Helm Library. Contact Jennifer Wilson, 745-6977.
3 p.m. BARREN RIVER REGONAL FFA CONTEST. L.D. Brown Agricultural Exposition Center. Contact John Kessell, 745-3151.
6 p.m. FIRESIDE CHAT SERIES: “Push Away from the Holiday Buffet.” WKU Health Services. Contact Health Education, 745-5033.
7 p.m. PLANETARIUM SHOW: The Star of Bethlehem. Hardin Planetarium. Contact Noretta Baxter, 745-4044.
7:30 p.m. CONCERT: WKU Steelband. Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center Recital Hall. Admission is $4. Contact Music Department, 745-3751.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 2
6 p.m. LEGALLY SPEAKING LECTURE SERIES: “Corporate Law” by Stephanie McGehee-Shacklette. Grise Hall, room 337. Contact Cole Taratoot, 745-6391.
7 p.m. WOMEN’S BASKETBALL vs. North Dakota. Diddle Arena. Contact Athletic Media Relations, 745-4298.
7:30 p.m. RECITAL: WKU Trombone Studio. Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center Recital Hall. Free admission. Contact Music Department, 745-3751.
THURSDAY, DEC. 3
8:30 a.m. LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE featuring John Baker of WKU’s Center for Leadership Excellence. Knicely Conference Center, WKU South Campus. Contact Gifted Studies, 745-6323.
9 a.m. NEW MEDIA SEMINAR sponsored by Kentucky Press Association. Mass Media and Technology Hall. Contact School of Journalism and Broadcasting, 745-4144.
10:30 a.m. SCHOLARS LUNCHEON for Elizabethtown area. State Theater, Elizabethtown. Contact Campus and Community Events, 745-2497.
6 p.m. FOOTBALL vs. Arkansas State. Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium. Contact Athletic Media Relations, 745-4298.
7 p.m. PLANETARIUM SHOW: The Star of Bethlehem. Hardin Planetarium. Contact Noretta Baxter, 745-4044.
FRIDAY, DEC. 4
FOOTBALL: KHSAA State Championships. Class 4A final at 11 a.m.; Class 2A final at 3 p.m.; Class 5A final at 7 p.m. Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium. Contact Campus and Community Events, 745-2497.
8:30 a.m. LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE featuring John Baker of WKU’s Center for Leadership Excellence. Knicely Conference Center, WKU South Campus. Contact Gifted Studies, 745-6323.
9 a.m. HOSA CONFERENCE. Downing University Center. Contact Amy Wininger, 745-3325.
7 p.m. THE ROAD TO RECOVERY. Garrett Conference Center, room 103. Contact YMCA of Scottsville and Allen County, 237-5704.
7:30 p.m. PERFORMANCE: Choral Winterfest. Eastwood Baptist Church. Tickets are $10, $8 and $5. Contact Music Department, 745-3751.
SATURDAY, DEC. 5
FOOTBALL: KHSAA State Championships. Class 3A final at 11 a.m.; Class 1A final at 3 p.m.; Class 6A final at 7 p.m. Contact Campus and Community Events, 745-2497.
7:30 a.m. SPEECH TOURNAMENT: Hilltopper Junior Classic. Garrett Conference Center. Contact Judy Woodring, 745-6340.
9 a.m. SKTPA. L.D. Brown Agricultural Exposition Center. Contact Dana Ray, 287-1007.
11 a.m. CHRISTMAS IN KENTUCKY. Kentucky Library & Museum. Contact Jennifer Wilson, 745-6977.
3 p.m. RECITAL: String Area Chamber Group. Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center Recital Hall. Free admission. Contact Music Department, 745-3751.
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)
- 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 — Louisiana-Monroe 21, WKU 18.
- 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
