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Experience Eastern in a New Way<\/strong><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n What do a basketball from 1984<\/a>, a statue of Daniel Boone<\/a>, and a top hat<\/a> have in common? Each one is a small part of the Eastern story, preserved throughout time in Eastern\u2019s Special Collections and Archives. This exhibit highlights the story of Eastern through 50 objects and 50 locations.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n From items pulled from our collections, you\u2019ll discover stories like how Eastern became the Colonels<\/a> (and not the Leopards). You\u2019ll see how Eastern students stood up for their beliefs and marched in the streets<\/a>. You\u2019ll learn how the African American members of the University Ensemble<\/a> created community and music during a tumultuous time in American politics. You'll also explore the story of Eastern through the campus itself.\u00a0Find out how Elmwood<\/a> became a part of EKU. Learn how a Great Depression-era program<\/a> contributed to Eastern\u2019s infrastructure. Uncover the story of a custodian<\/a> in the Weaver Building who taught students how to box. You can explore the locations on this website, or, you can download the Clio<\/a> app to access our EKU x 100 walking tour to guide you on your smartphone.\u00a0<\/p>\n To get started, use the navigation pane on the left or click one of the the buttons below.\u00a0 You can also read about the students who helped create this exhibit by here<\/a>.<\/p>\n