August 2011
EKU Acquires Historic Elmwood
Eastern Kentucky University has acquired Elmwood, a historic residence located across Lancaster Avenue from the Richmond campus.
Cafe Burrier Full-Service Restaurant Begins Serving Meals
Café Burrier, a four-course white tablecloth restaurant operated by Eastern Kentucky University dietetic students, opened Sept. 13.
Shuttle Available from Lexington, Danville and Lancaster for Center for the Arts Performances
A shuttle service will be available in Lexington, Danville and Lancaster for those wishing to attend any events during the 2011-12 season of the EKU Center for the Arts at Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond.
Student Veterans Participate in Oral History Project
Eastern Kentucky University student veterans are adding their stories to the “From Combat to Kentucky” oral history project at the Louis B. Nunn Center for Oral History at the University of Kentucky.
EKU Faculty, Staff, Students Write, Design, Publish Own Orientation Textbook
Eastern Kentucky University delivers the message straight from the experts with its new student orientation textbook, one of the first in the nation written, designed and published entirely by University faculty, staff and students.
Professor Honored by International Graphic Arts Education Association
The International Graphic Arts Education Association (IGAEA) has honored an Eastern Kentucky University faculty member for his accomplishments and service to the Association.
Virtual Economics Program Available Free of Charge to K-12 Teachers throughout Region
The Eastern Kentucky UniversityCenter for Economic Education, with support from the Council for Economic Education and State Farm, will work with the Kentucky Council on Economic Education and centers at Northern Kentucky University and Morehead State University to provide training and free copies of the Virtual Economics4.0 CD-ROM (a $99.95 value) to K-12 teachers in schools
McQueen's 11th Book Sheds New Light on Murders throughout South
Some of the cases received national attention, while others remain buried in obscurity.
Awang Receives Dyer Award for Teaching Excellence
Dr. Faridah Awang, associate professor of corporate communication and technology, is the eighth annual recipient of the Jack L. Dyer Excellence in Teaching Award, presented by Eastern Kentucky University’s School of Business.
President Addresses Faculty, Staff at Convocation
President Whitlock outlined at his year-opening convocation the elements of the “Essential Eastern.”
Speaking in Brock Auditorium on Monday, Aug. 15, Eastern’s 11th President said the “Essential Eastern” is:
Creative Writing Students Spend Summer in Scotland
This summer, 18 creative writing students from Eastern Kentucky University joined Edinburgh’s rich history of literature as participants of the Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing Program’s 2011 Summer Residency.
Health Care Clinics Coming to Regional Campuses
Eastern Kentucky University students attending regional campuses in Corbin, Danville and Manchester will be able to take advantage of many University healthcare services closer to home beginning this fall.
Recent Graduate Earns Pi Sigma Alpha Graduate Scholarship
Recent Eastern Kentucky University graduate David Anderson, Richmond, is one of four nationally to receive a 2011-12 Pi Sigma Alpha/Howard Penniman Graduate Scholarship.
2011-12 Chautauqua Series Features 21 Programs
Twenty-one programs in Eastern Kentucky University’s 12th annual Chautauqua Lecture series, all free and open to the public, will explore “Living with Others: Challenges and Promises” from a variety of perspectives and feature several nationally known lecturers. The series will also include film screenings and an art exhibit.
SAA Chapter Adviser Marks Named Best in Nation
Jey Marks, adviser to Eastern Kentucky University’s Student Alumni Ambassadors (SAA) chapter, was honored recently as National Student Alumni Ambassadors Adviser of the Year by the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education Affiliated Student Advancement Programs (CASE ASAP).
Consortium Prepares Rural Communities Across U.S. to Deal with Emergencies, Disasters
Small towns and rural areas across America are better prepared today to deal with a wide range of emergencies, natural disasters and other incidents, thanks to a federally-funded program based in Eastern Kentucky University’s College of Justice & Safety.
Web Site Recognized Nationally for Redesign
Eastern Kentucky University’s Web site (www.eku.edu) has been honored for Best Redesign-People’s Choice by eduStyle, a Web design gallery that showcases exemplary college and university web design.
New Chief Flight Instructor Brings 40 Years of Military, Higher Education Experience
For professional pilots the skies are home but, after four decades of military and aviation education experience, Ralph Gibbs has found his professional heaven here on earth in Eastern Kentucky University’s Aviation Program.
EKU Named among America's Best Colleges by Forbes for Fourth Consecutive Year
For the fourth consecutive year, Eastern Kentucky University ranks among “America’s Best Colleges,” according to Forbes, the popular business magazine.