STUDENT LIFE
AT EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY
YOU WANT NEW EXPERIENCES
WE’VE GOT IT COVERED.
At EKU, you’ll never be bored with free concerts, athletic events and more as part of the Exceptional Eastern Experience (E3).
There’s so much going on at EKU throughout the year that you won’t want to leave campus.
• Free concerts from top artists
• Powell Palooza, a new school year party
• Rec the Ravine, an outdoor Campus Rec event
• Greek Tailgate and Fraternity and Sorority life joining processes
• Latino Heritage Month
• Colonel athletics, gameday experiences and Maroon Platoon Student Rewards
• City Fest and Maroon Platoon Pep Rally
• Intramural and Club sports
• Bingo, an EKU favorite
• Family Weekend
• Homecoming Week
It all starts with the Big E Welcome, where we pull out the maroon carpet and extend a warm Kentucky welcome.
• Welcome Walk
• Powell Palooza
• Big E Concert
• Big E Bash
• Big E class photo
• New Student Convocation EXPERIENCE EKU
• Fright Nights
• Midnight Breakfast
• Winter Fest
• Black History Month
• Greek Week
• Pride events
• Summer Fest + more!
DID YOU KNOW?
Yung Gravy, Lil Jon, Glorilla, and Hunter Hayes have all rocked the stage at EKU in the past two years.
SEE WHAT AWAITS
ONLY EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY
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• Global Leaders Unite Serve your
Service is what being an EKU Colonel is all about. Make a difference and grow as an individual through community service. Match up your service with your interests and major. With a wide variety of opportunities and community partners, there’s something for everyone.
• Alternative Break Trips, service learning opportunities
• Colonel’s Cupboard, assisting students with food and clothing insecurity
• The Empowerment Network
• CliftonStrengths Based Leadership Model
• Student Excellence Awards
• Volunteer opportunities, including trail maintenance, voter registration and home building See yourself here.
• Fraternities and Sororities
• Honorary clubs and societies
• Departmental groups
• Club sports
• Religious groups
• Interest groups centered on a multitude of topics Lead
Find all the ways you can make your Eastern Experience exceptional. go.eku.edu/studentlife
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