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During the spring and fall terms, the WKU Libraries organize and co-organize with and without sponsors a number of literary and community events such as Far Away Places and Kentucky Live! talk series, Southern Kentucky Book Fest and its affiliated programs like the Kentucky Writers Conference, as well as events that happen in the Helm Library and its Java City. Many of the events have been recorded and podcast so that everyone can revisit the events even if they missed the actual ones. You are welcome to sync to our podcast audios and listen to them on the go.

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WKU Libraries and University Experience Undergraduate Research Award

WKU Libraries and the University Experience program presented awards honoring the winners of the 2013 WKU Libraries and University Experience Undergraduate Research Award Friday, May 3, 2013 at 3pm.

Ky Live!: The Kentucky Derby: How the Run for the Roses Became America’s Premier Sporting Event

Dr. James Nicholson shared with his audience the history of the Kentucky Derby and what makes America’s Premier Sporting Event in this month’s Ky Live Series, April 4, 2013 at Barnes and Noble.

Far Away Places: Alpine Expedition to Peru

WKU Photographer Clinton Lewis shared his spectacular photographs of the expedition in this month’s Far Away Places series, March 21, 2013 at Barnes and Noble.

A Few Honest Words: the Kentucky Roots of Popular Music

Jason Howard, James Still Fellow at the University of Kentucky, presented his newest book A Few Honest Words: The Kentucy Roots of Popular Culture, March 7, 2013 at Barnes and Noble.

Alaska and the Yukon: North to the Future

Libraries' "We've Been Everywhere" series featured Dean Foster on February 26, 2013 in Helm Library. She shared her trip and adventure in Alaska and the Yukon with fellow library employees.

Patti's 1880's Settlement Restaurant

Chip Tullar, proprietor of Miss Patti's 1880's Settlement Restaurant, spoke about its history in the Libraries' "Kentucky Live!" series on Thursday, February 21, 2013 at Barnes & Noble Booksellers.

Buenos Aires: City of Immigrants

"The Far Away Places" series featured Dr. John Dizgun from KIIS, WKU on February 14, 2013 at Barnes & Noble, where he told a large audience about his experiences in Buenos Aires, Argentina.