Facebook public profile sees a surge
April 18, 2009
This past week, Eastern Kentucky University’s public profile saw its largest increase in the number of fans since it went public. The highlight feature and new feed to include updates from fan pages I believe are the reasons for the big jump. 528 new fans over a three day period; April 13 – April 15 (see chart below).
Check out EKU facebook here. Has anyone else seen a spike in the number of fans of their University/College public profile?
EKU Colonel Mascot
March 21, 2009
Check out Eastern Kentucky University’s mascot – the Colonel
Ice Storm ‘09
February 10, 2009
The Commonwealth of Kentucky was hit hard on January 27. The Ice Storm of ‘09 caused over 1 million houses to lose power. Over 700,000 homes in Kentucky had no power, including my home. We had no power for 95 hours. We spent most of our days at EKU, however we still braved the cold temperatures (mid 30s) in the house at night. We tried to make the best out of the situation. We will never take electricity for granted again. It was real eerie hearing the tree limbs snapping constantly throughout the night. “The Campus Beautiful” looked like it was attacked. Transformers were going out, looking like bombs going off. All the trees on campus had some type of damage.
EKU on YouTube
January 21, 2009
Eastern Kentucky University just went public with their “Power of Maroon” channel on YouTube. EKU Media Production has helped Eastern establish its YouTube presence. On the channel you can find interviews, information on EKU programs, EKU athletics, etc. Check it out and subscribe today to keep up to date with what is happening at EKU!
EKU OVC Champs
November 22, 2008
EKU beat UT Martin 33-31 to capture their 20th OVC title. EKU blocked a 45 yard FG with seconds remaining to hold on for the win. The Colonels are now 19-0 against the Skyhawks. Eastern scored 24 points to start the game off of 4 Martin turnovers. The second half was a different story as the Colonels’ offense sputtered and the Skyhawks could not be stopped. EKU was able to hang on and win, clinching it with the blocked field goal. The Colonels finished the year with a turnover margin of +16. Last year the defense had a turnover margin of +22.
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The Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) 16 team playoff begins next Saturday, November 29. The Colonels will find out who they play tomorrow during the NCAA FCS playoff selection show.
Advising season is here
November 13, 2008
EKU students are rolling in to meet with their advisors about their spring 2009 classes. What should students do to be prepared for their advising appointment?
- Bring a “printer-friendly” CARES report
- Bring a list of classes you are considering taking
Your advisor will review your proposed schedule and may suggest revisions based upon knowledge of academic policies. Your advisor will provide a RAC number allowing you to register for next semester’s classes.
When do you register? For more information check out www.advising.eku.edu
| November 5, 2008 | Course Schedule Advising officially begins |
| November 12, 2008 | Graduates, Post Baccalaureates, Seniors may register |
| November 17, 2008 | Graduates, Post Baccalaureates, Seniors, Juniors may register |
| November 19, 2008 | Graduates, Post Baccalaureates, Seniors, Juniors, Sophomores may register |
| November 24, 2008 | All Continuing Freshmen |
| December 1, 2008 | All Visiting Students, and Non-Degree Undergraduate, and High School Special students may register |
| December 5, 2008 | Course Schedule Advising officially ends for enrolled students. Advising resumes on January 8, 2009. |
EKU Football 2009 Schedule
October 15, 2008
Eastern Kentucky University released their 2009 football schedule. EKU will play 3 non-conference games, including, Indiana and Kentucky. The UK game will not be until November 7. The Colonels host Western Carolina on November 14. Eastern will play 5 games at home, including their Homecoming game on October 17 against UT Martin. I am personally looking forward to the home game v. Tennessee State. I sure hope they bring their band.
Major Expo 2008
October 12, 2008
The 2008 Major Expo will be on Tuesday, October 14 from 11:30 – 2:30 pm in the Powell Student Center Lobby. The expo sponsored by Academic Advising & Retention and Career Services, allows students who are Undeclared or are thinking about changing a major talk to faculty about various programs and careers offered by their department. All students are welcomed to drop by and get more information about their program. For more information contact Academic Advising & Retention at (859) 622-2276.
EKU President starts blog
October 12, 2008
Eastern Kentucky University President, Doug Whitlock has started a blog. The President is currently in Japan and he is writing about his travels. President Whitlock and his wife, Joanne, left on October 6 and will be returning on Oct. 22.
I am real excited about our President blogging on WordPress.
Check it out: http://blog.eku.edu/president/
Hideitsu Ohashi, President of Rikkyo University; Joanne Whitlock, President Doug Whitlock
EKU Arson cases under investigation
October 11, 2008
This past week I was in Springfield, Missouri attending the HighEdWeb 2008 conference. While I was away, Eastern has had 4 fires. Fortunately, no one has been seriously injured. Richmond firefighters have responded to extinguish 4 fires, 3 in Dupree Hall and 1 in the Powell Student Center. A roll of toilet paper was ignited and thrown down the trash chute in Dupree. Another fire was started in the stairwell by lighting a stack of phone books. This has got to stop. This type of behavior will not be tolerated.
The University is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the individual(s) responsible. The intentional fires appear to be related, however no official link has been established.
