January 2012
Clarinet Choir to Perform at International Clarinetfest
Eastern Kentucky University’s Clarinet Choir has been invited to perform at the International Clarinet Association’s annual conference, ClarinetFest, in Lincoln, Neb., Aug. 1-5.
Honors Band Clinic to Feature Masterclass by Wynton Marsalis, Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra
Students who attend Eastern Kentucky University’s 23rd annual High School Honors Band Clinic Feb. 23-25 will receive a special treat.
Ten Students Selected to Present at National Conference on Undergraduate Research
Ten Eastern Kentucky University students have been selected to present at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR).
The EKU students selected to make either poster or oral presentations at the event, March 29-31 at Weber State University in Ogden, Utah, are:
Eastern Progress Captures 11 Awards in KPA Competition
Eastern Kentucky University’s student-produced weekly newspaper, The Eastern Progress, won 11 awards, including four first-place awards, at the 2011 Kentucky Press Association awards banquet on Friday, Jan. 20.
Professional Learning Community Produces Book on Developing Critical Thinking Skills
A professional learning community, composed of eight faculty members in Eastern Kentucky University’s College of Education, has produced a book aimed at helping teacher education faculty and students to better understand and implement the Paul and Elder model of critical thinking.
Jelly Bucket, EKU's Literary Journal, Goes Nationwide
The third annual issue of Jelly Bucket, the international literary journal designed and produced by students of Eastern Kentucky University’s Bluegrass Writers Studio, is now available in Barnes & Noble, Hastings, and Bookstar outlets from coast to coast.
National Distinctions "Points of Pride" for EKU
Eastern Kentucky University has achieved national distinction on numerous fronts in recent years.
Several well-known national publications rank EKU among the nation’s best for academic excellence, as a place to work, and for its services to military veterans, among other reasons.
EKU One of 14 University Partners Nationwide to Participate in Tillman Military Scholars Program
Eastern Kentucky University is one of 14 colleges and universities nationwide selected to participate in the Tillman Military Scholars Program for the 2012-13 academic year.
Performing, Fine Arts Events Fill Spring Semester Calendar
Dozens of cultural events are scheduled during the spring semester by academic programs at Eastern Kentucky University. They include concerts, plays, dance performances and art exhibits.
Whitlock Says He Has "Will, Energy and Ability" to Lead EKU in "Challenging Days Ahead"
Eastern Kentucky University President Doug Whitlock told EKU’s Board of Regents on Tuesday, Jan. 17, that he has “the will, energy and ability” to lead the institution in the “challenging days ahead.”
Whitlock, who assumed the presidency in 2007, was the subject of an evaluation recently conducted by the Board.
Course Earns National Award from Humane Society of the U.S.
An academic course at Eastern Kentucky University has earned national recognition from an unusual source.
The Humane Society of the United States and the Animals and Society Institute have honored the university’s Introduction to Animal Studies course, taught by Dr. Robert Mitchell, with its 2011 Distinguished Established Course Award.
Art Exhibition Spotlights Chautauqua Theme "Living with Others"
Ajuried art exhibition on Eastern Kentucky University’s Chautauqua theme “Living with Others” will be on display Jan. 23 through Feb. 17 in the Giles Gallery, located in the Jane F. Campbell Building.
Thompson Selected to Participate in Executive Leadership Academy
Dr. Sherwood Thompson, assistant dean and associate professor in the College of Education at Eastern Kentucky University, has been selected to participate in 2012 class of The Executive Leadership Academy (ELA) at the University of California, Berkeley.
Community Education Courses Announced for January-June
Eastern Kentucky University’s Division of Continuing Education and Outreach will offer more than 120 community education courses from January through June, including many new offerings.
Noel Studio to Host Southeastern Writing Center Association Conference
Since its establishment in 2010, Eastern Kentucky University’s Noel Studio for Academic Creativity has been the subject of almost daily queries from envious college and universities nationwide.
"Man, Woman, Wild" Episode Produced by EKU Faculty Member Airs on Discovery Jan. 5
An episode of the Discovery Channel program “Man, Woman, Wild” produced by an Eastern Kentucky University faculty member and filmed in the nearby Red River Gorge will air on the cable network Thursday, Jan. 5, at 9 p.m.