WKU Events

This competitive juried exhibition showcases a selection of work in a variety of media created by students in the WKU Department of Art & Design.

The WKU Department of Physics & Astronomy will host “Nightmare on Physics Avenue” from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 28, in Kelly Thompson Hall on the WKU campus (next to the Hardin Planetarium). Free for the public, this event will feature Halloween-themed science activities and demonstrations. Wrapped candies will be provided by the Physics & Astronomy Department (while supplies last), and the one and only Big Red will be in attendance!

The activities begin at 5:30 p.m. at the entrance to Kelly Thompson Hall (next to the 12-foot skeleton!) Guests will walk up and through the second floor, experiencing physics-based thrills centered on Halloween scares. Physics students and instructors will explain the underlying science of how these demonstrations and activities work, and there will be opportunities for WKU students to earn points by scanning a QR code located within the tour. These points can then, with permission of their instructor, be used for extra class credit. The event continues until 7:30 p.m.

Professor of Physics (and Crypt Master) Dr. Gordon Emslie explained: “There will be surprises and delights, and spooks around every corner. We have hair-raising – literally – machines that Dr. Frankenstein would have wished he had.” He added: "We want to emphasize the Halloween theme, so we will all be in costume, and we hope many of our guests will also come dressed for fun. We welcome guests of all ages, and we promise a lot of fun for all.”

The “Nightmare on Physics Avenue” event is sponsored by the Society of Physics Students, the Hilltopper Astronomy Club, and Women in Physics.

Attend a talk hosted by Craig Taylor, professor emeritus of SCCJS, who will speak on his nearly 60 years as faculty in PCAL. Learn about his history and join in a conversation which will critically think about what the present and future of PCAL holds.

This event is a part of the PCAL 60th Anniversary celebrations.

Our First Steps session will cover all of your global learning options as a WKU student, where to find resources, how to get started finding the best program for you, and what the application process looks like.

Meet with Global Learning Ambassadors to learn about global learning opportunities, ask questions, receive help on the process, and more!

This session will walk military students through the VA Home Loan program. Introduction to VA Home Loans 2. VA Loan Eligibility 3. Key Features & Benefits of VA Loan 4. Types of VA Loans 5. VA Loan Process Step-by-step overview: 6. VA Loan Limits and Entitlement 7. Costs and Fees 8. Property Requirements 9. Common Misconceptions 10.Pros and Cons of VA Loans 11. Comparison to Other Loan Types 12. Frequently Asked Questions 13. Q&A / Discussion Slide Open floor for questions

--Military students will leave with a clear understanding of how to prepare for homeownership using their VA benefits. The event will be streamed on Zoom; refer to the email below if you need the link.

Have you ever wondered what some of the benefits are to studying mathematics at WKU? Are you unsure of what to do after graduation? A great resource for answers to these questions are the people who have been in your shoes before! In the Pi Mu Epsilon Math Alumni Speaker Series (PME MASS), WKU Mathematics alumni speak about their career paths and how studying mathematics at WKU has been beneficial to them. Each event ends with a Q&A session.

We are pleased to announce our final speaker of the semester, Dr. Bruce Kessler (BA ‘89), a Data Integration Specialist at Lifeskills, Inc. Dr. Kessler will be speaking to us on Tuesday, October 14, at 4:00 PM in COHH 3119. See the picture below and the attached PDF for more information!

WKU Athletics announced that country hip-hop artist Blanco Brown will perform a free, pregame concert on Tuesday, Oct. 14, prior to WKU Football's home game against FIU.

The one-hour concert will begin at 5:30 p.m. with kickoff set for 7 p.m. at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium.

South Lawn will open at 2:30 p.m. for the concert festivities and space is available on a first-come basis. Pop-up tents for tailgating will be permitted on the perimeter of lower South Lawn, but space in the middle will be reserved and left open for those to enjoy the concert.

CONCERT/GAMEDAY TIMELINE
2:30 p.m. – South Lawn available for concert attendees and tailgating
4:40 p.m. – Topper Walk
5:30 p.m. – Blanco Brown concert
7 p.m. – Kickoff vs. FIU

Read more: https://wkusports.com/news/2025/9/20/general-blanco-brown-to-perform-pregame-concert-at-wku-on-tuesday-oct-14

Game Theme: After back-to-back road games, WKU will host FIU in a Weekday CUSA showdown on Tuesday, Oct. 14. The 7 p.m. CT game will be WKU's annual Black Out game, and fans are encouraged to wear black to Houchens-Smith Stadium.

For more about WKU Football, visit https://wkusports.com/sports/football

Taking place every second Tuesday of the month until the end of the semester. Please meet in the lobby of Kelly Thompson Hall (KTH) at 8 pm for a magical night of stargazing using large telescopes. For more information and accessibility options contact the Hilltopper Astronomy Club (HAC) at maxx.haehn@wku.edu. If the skies are not clear on this night, we will have a rain date on Thursday of the same week.