Welcome New Students

College of Arts and Sciences

Tour of the College

The Roark Building

The Roark Building

The Roark Building

The Dean’s Office

• The Dean of Arts and Sciences

• The Associate Deans

• Academic Administrative Specialists

• Academic Advisor

• Support Staff

The Dean of Arts and Sciences

Dr. John Wade, Interim Dean Ph.D., Purdue University M.S., Purdue University

B.A., Washington and Lee University

The Dean is the chief academic officer of the College

Associate Dean

Dr. Tom Otieno

Associate Dean for Administrative Affairs and Research

Associate Dean

Dr. Michael Foster

Interim Assistant Dean for Academic & Student Affairs

Academic Administrative Specialists

Jennifer Miller Katrina Dezarn

•Biology

•Earth Sciences

•Economics

•English

•Environmental Studies

•French

•Geography

•Geology

•General Studies

•Humanities

•Mathematics

•Performing Arts

•Philosophy

•Psychology

•Spanish

•Statistics

•Theatre Arts

•Wildlife Management

•Anthropology

•Art/Interior Design

•Chemistry

•Computer Science

•Forensic Science

•History

•Music

•Paralegal

•Physics

•Political Science

•Sociology

•Social Work

Academic Advisors

• Anthropology, Sociology and Social Work• Art and Design• Economics• English and Theatre• Foreign Languages and Humanities• Geography• Government• History• Music• Philosophy and Religion• General Studies

• Biological Sciences• Chemistry• Computer Science• Earth Science• Mathematics and Statistics• Physics and Astronomy• Psychology

Karen Baxley

Support Staff

Dana Kearns Kathy Daugherty

Kelly Powell

The Roark Building

Academic Departments:

Department of Geography and Geology

Geography Club (Roark 103)

The Cammack Building

The Cammack Building

The Cammack Building

The Department of Psychology

Student Organizations:

• Psi Chi (Psychology Honor Society) • The EKU Psychology Club

The Cammack Building

The Psychology Clinic is housed in the Cammack Building, Room 5. It is a training, service, and research facility operated by the Department of Psychology at Eastern Kentucky University. All clinicians have received specialized graduate training and are closely supervised by licensed members of the clinical and school psychology faculty.

(859) 622-2356

The Cammack Building

Services include: • individual and group therapy for behavioral, social, and emotional problems • individual therapy for school-related problems • psychological testing • intellectual assessment • academic assessment • vocational assessment and counseling • marital/relationship therapy • stress management • grief/victim counseling • assertiveness training • smoking cessation

Fees for therapy are set on a sliding scale from $6.00 to $40.00 for each visit. They are based on a person's income, number of dependents, and ability to pay. Fees for assessment services are also based on a sliding scale.

The Moore Building

The Moore Building

The Moore Building

Department of Biological Sciences

Department of Chemistry

Department of Physics and Astronomy

Biology Department

Clubs and Organizations:

• Phi Sigma - Biological Sciences Honor Society

• The Wildlife Society

• Biology Club

• GEMS (Genetics, Evolution and Molecular Sciences discussion group)

Chemistry Department

Clubs and Organizations:

• EKU Chemistry Club

• Forensic Science Club• Caduceus Club (For those with a future in Medicine,

Dentistry, Optometry, Pharmacy or other professional medical careers)

Physics and Astronomy Department

• Physics Club

• EKU Chaos Theory Research Group

McCreary Hall

McCreary Hall

McCreary Hall

Political Associations:

EKU Campus GreensContact: Matthew Winslow

College RepublicansContact: Steve Barracca

Young DemocratsContact: Gregg Gunderson  

Other Student Organizations:

Mock Trial (Nationally Recognized)Contact: Sara Zeigler

Lambda Epsilon Chi (Paralegal Honor Society)Contact: Linda Wimberly

Student Paralegal Association Contact: Elaine Tackett

Pi Sigma Alpha (Political Science Honor Society)Contact: Gregory.Gunderson

 

Department of Government

Beckham Hall

Beckham Hall

Beckham Hall

Department of Economics

The Economics Tutoring Center is located in Beckham 103 in the main lobby of the building!

The Keith Building

The Keith Building

The Keith Building

Department of Anthropology, Sociology & Social Work

Organizations:• Students for Social Consciousness• The Association of Student Anthropologists

Interdisciplinary Minors: • Women’s Studies• African American Studies• Appalachian Studies

The Keith Building

Department of History

Student Organizations:

• Phi Alpha Theta (History Honor Society)

• EKU History Club

Case Annex

Case Annex

Case Annex

Department of English and Theatre

• Association of English Majors• Sigma Tau Delta (English Honor Society)• The EKU Writing Center (Case Annex 173)• Each year, The Gifford Theatre (our theatre facility)

produces four major mainstage productions—one of which is always a musical. All students are encouraged to participate in the various areas of production, and auditions for all shows are open to anyone.

Case Annex

Department of Foreign Languages & Humanities

Student Organizations:

• Foreign Language Club (Sponsor: Abbey Poffenberger)

• Sigma Delta Pi - National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society (Sponsor: Mr. Manuel Cortes-Castaneda)

• AminEKU - Japanese Anime Fan club (Sponsor: Kari Levin)

Case Annex

Department of Philosophy and Religion

The Wallace Building

The Wallace Building

The Wallace Building

Department of Computer Science

Department of Mathematics and StatisticsMathematics/Statistics Tutoring Center (Wallace 342)

(Open 9 AM-8 PM Monday –Thursday and Friday until 3 PM)

The Campbell Building

The Campbell Building

The Campbell Building

Department of Art & Design

The Fred Parker Giles Gallery

Student Organizations: • The Art Student Association

(Contact: Travis Townsend)• American Institute of Graphic Arts

(Contact: Ida Kumoji)

The Foster Building

The Foster Building

The Foster Building

• Chamber Ensembles• Clarinet Choir• Guitar Ensemble• Percussion Ensemble• Sax Ensemble• Steel Drum Band• Trombone Ensemble• Tuba Ensemble • Instrumental Ensembles• Concert Band

• Vocal Ensembles• Concert Choir• Madrigal Singers• Opera Workshop• Marching Band • Orchestra• Symphonic Band• Wind Ensemble • Jazz Ensembles• Jazz Combos

The Department of MusicStudent Ensembles (Non Majors may participate):

Eastern Kentucky University College of Arts & Sciences

Scholarship Opportunities in the Arts, humanities and social sciences

 Laura Kennamer Scholarships (for Campus Scholars and Study Abroad Scholars)Students eligible for these scholarships must be majoring in Anthropology, Economics, Geography, Government, History, Psychology, Social Work or Sociology and have and maintain at least a 3.25 GPA. Students should have completed between 36 and 90 semester hours.

John Long Memorial Endowed Humanities ScholarshipRecipients must be enrolled full-time at EKU with a major in English, Foreign Languages, History, Speech Communication or Philosophy; have at least a 3.0 GPA or demonstrate scholarly accomplishments and potential; and must submit an essay on “The Value of the Humanities.”

John Long Visual and Performing Arts ScholarshipRecipients of the scholarship must be enrolled full-time at EKU with a major in Art, Music or Theatre and must have at least a 3.0 GPA or demonstrate performance accomplishments and potential.

Ralph D. Powers Memorial ScholarshipThis scholarship is for those who intend to pursue some form of professional career in teaching English. Preference will be given, but not limited, to students from Wayne County, KY or any of the Appalachian Counties in the EKU service area. To be considered, applicants must be in good academic standing as a full-time student at EKU, have need for financial assistance, and be a permanent resident of the state of Kentucky.

Eastern Kentucky University College of Arts & Sciences

Scholarship Opportunities in the sciences

Booth Scholarship for Math & ScienceFor full-time students with at least a 3.25 GPA majoring in: Mathematics & Statistics, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Geology, Physics & Astronomy, or Computer Sciences.(Must be a resident of a county contained within the University’s designated service region.)

Madison County Medical Society ScholarshipA one thousand dollar scholarship for full-time Juniors and Seniors who have declared a major in Biology or Chemistry with a Pre-Medical emphasis. Student must be a resident of Madison County with a minimum GPA of 3.25.

Meredith J. Cox Scholarship FundFor Sophomores or Juniors with at least a 3.0 GPA who have declared a Pre-Medical major.