Happy May!
The spring flowers of Bowling Green should be providing a spectacular rainbow of colors to brighten your welcome to spring, however the hard frost of two weeks ago put a real damper on that scene. Now each of you will have to make up for that unfortunate occurrence by letting your positive attitude, bright smile and optimistic outlook produce the excitement and thrill that spring brings to our world. I know you can do it because I've seen it. The flowers will be back.
The professional meetings of April went very well. Laura and Dewayne did a great job with their presentation in Georgia, and I was impressed with the city of Vancouver. The only downside of the trip to Georgia was that my GPS, that has been keeping me from getting lost since Christmas, gave out on the trip down, so Laura and I had to rely on a printed map and directions. Technology is wonderful when it works.
Our own Donna Roche is almost a celebrity. She attended the taping of the Oprah Show in Chicago on April 11th. The show aired on April 25th and there was Donna. If you knew where she was sitting and what she was wearing you might have seen that she was nearly a star of the show. The topic was "Loving Our Dogs". Donna had no idea beforehand what the topic was going to be but she is a dog lover, so that was great. No one was allowed to take cameras into the studio. Donna said Oprah seemed very nice and was very good at conducting the show. Donna said it was a great experience and a lot of fun. Too bad that Oprah didn't feel the need to give those big generous gifts to the audience, Donna.
Last week I had the very satisfying opportunity to witness another extremely positive example of the kind of teamwork that I have come to know, appreciate and expect from my DELO staff. Sharon was unable to conduct her Elderhostel program at Mammoth Cave because of appropriate higher priorities with Winston. She had done her usual detailed and complete planning for this program, so everything was good to go. In her absence and with short notice, her fellow DELO team members stepped up and made it possible to carry out another successful event. Diana, Manon, Alicia, Linda, and Brenda all stepped up and played an active role in conducting the event, and several other team members offered to help directly and/or to pick up the work of others to allow them to help. This is yet another example of why I feel blessed to have the staff I have. Thanks to everyone who helped make this event successful.
Later this month several of us will be traveling to Northern Kentucky University for the KACHE meeting. I'm looking forward to this since I've not visited the Northern campus yet.
Finally, I must tell you that I am attending a historic and monumental event this weekend. Ginny and I will be flying to Chandler, AZ, to attend the first ever "one-year old" birthday party for Adam Joseph Beadle. Other dignitaries in attendance will be his cousins Jake and Molly from Des Moines, IA. It will no doubt be carried on all the world news channels so you may want to make note to watch. Oh yes, Adam's grandpa Don from Bowling Green, KY, will be one of the main speakers at the event.
Have a great month, and enjoy the newsletter.
Don S.
• On March 29, Dr. Greg Arbuckle, Dr. Terry Leeper, Dr. Bryan Reaka and Dr. Dale McDaniel held a seminar for leaders in food processing and packaging industries in Owensboro. The Architecture and Manufacturing Department is working on a possible new program through WKU-O for this specialized field. Some of the companies represented were: Unilever, Sara Lee, Barton Brands, and Smuckers, Swedish Match, and Marzetti’s. Also in attendance: Dr. Marilyn Brookman, WKU-O Executive Director, Mr. John Sansom from the Greater Owensboro Economic Development Corporation and Mr. Steve Johnson, representing the Daviess County Fiscal Court.
• Neil Bradley, Coordinator of Student Services and Advisor, represented WKU-O at the Owensboro Community and Technical College "Spring Fling" on April 18.
• Congratulations to Chris Cook for winning the 2007 Larry Hager Award from the Owensboro Rotary Club. Chris is an Elementary Education major at WKU – O. Dr. Marilyn Brookman was chairperson, coordinator, and emcee of the Larry Hager Awards Program.
Chris being congratulated by Larry Hager.
Chris is pictured with his wife, Stephanie.
• Charlotte Dixon, Judy Rouse, Karen Morris, and Neil Bradley worked diligently to prepare 4500 recruitment letters to be sent to prospective students in Daviess and surrounding counties.
• Dr. Marilyn Brookman, Karen Morris, Judy Rouse, and Bethany Allen assembled the "thank you" gifts for the WKU-O Appreciation Dinner on April 13.
• The following pictures are from the WKU–O Annual Appreciation Dinner at Moonlight Barbeque Restaurant on April 13.
Hello DELO!!
Fun, fun door prizes!!
Dr. Jackie Addington is presented the WKU-O Visionary Leadership Award by Dr. Marilyn Brookman, Associate Dean, DELO and Director, WKU-Owensboro.
Daviess County Judge Executive Reid Haire (front left) talks to Ed Delaney (left back) and Alan Sims (right), both Owensboro adjunct teachers.
Dr. Greg Arbuckle reads a tribute to all the teachers, which was written by Rebekah Phillips (seated left in white blouse).
Dr. Carl Kell, Dr. Sam Evans, Dr. Bruce Kessler, and Dr. Robert Reber enjoyed the festivities.
Beth Laves accepted the Visionary Leadership Award on behalf of Dr. Don Swoboda, DELO Dean.
Dr. Terry Leeper, WKU AMS Department Head, is shown receiving the Visionary Leadership Award from Dr. Brookman.
Dr. Sam Evans, Dean – WKU College of Education and Behavioral Sciences, accepted the Visionary Leadership Award from Dr. Brookman.
Judge Executive Reid Haire from the Daviess County Fiscal Court also accepted the Visionary Leadership Award. Judge Haire received a standing ovation from the audience and announced that he hoped to "turn dirt" on the new building for WKU-O in 90 days!
• The WKU-O staff celebrated Office Administrative Professionals Day by having lunch together at the Briarpatch Restaurant in Owensboro on April 23. In front (left to right) are: Rebekah Phillips, Charlotte Dixon, Judy Rouse, and Mike Gilmore. In back (left to right) are: Neil Bradley, Dr. Wayne Rickard, Lee Underwood, Karen Morris, and Dr. Marilyn Brookman.
• Dr. Marilyn Brookman congratulates the 2007 Owensboro Teacher of the Year, Mr. Darryl Dockery.
Ryan Furkin was a recipient of the Jaggers-Cave scholarship, which was awarded through the psychology department. Ryan received the $6,000 Jaggers-Cave Scholarship for Undergraduate Psychology Majors. Three in-state tuition scholarships are awarded each year to psychology majors, made possible by the will of Dr. Lourine Cave, a long-time Western psychology professor. Recipients must be Kentucky residents, a junior or senior during the scholarship year, and have strong academic records. Financial need is also considered.
Kristen Shive (far right) was elected Regional Vice President of the MidSouth Region of Gamma Beta Phi. She is pictured here with the other newly elected officers.
Serenda Tucker was awarded the Spirit Makes the Master Award at the Political Science Awards Banquet.
Jamie Hammer (second from left) and Amanda Taylor (third from left) each earned awards at the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences Awards Banquet. Jamie won the Spirit of Western Award and Amanda was the Distinguished Scholar for the Glasgow Campus’s Elementary Education Program. Pictured with Jamie and Amanda are Dee Miller (far left) WKU – Glasgow Elementary Education Instructor and Dr. Juanita Bayless (far right) WKU – Glasgow Campus Director and Associate Dean of DELO.
Members of the Glasgow Campus Psychology Club hosted Angela Wooten and Ashley Proffitt of LifeSkills, Inc., Glasgow at the Glasgow Campus. Ms. Wooten and Ms. Proffitt discussed the services offered by LifeSkills, as well as employment opportunities available through LifeSkills for which students might like to apply. Several students attended and found the presentation very informative.
Glasgow Psychology Club members Rachel Davis, Kaye Towry, Ryan Furkin, Tammy Duke, Katrina Self, and Mariea Geis (along with faculty sponsor, Shana Pack) attended the Kentucky Psychological Association Academic Conference at the University of Kentucky in Lexington. The conference featured student research presentations, panel discussions regarding graduate school, and the state academic competition in psychology, "Psych Bowl."
After attending the conference in the morning, the group enjoyed a tour of the new Biomedical/Biological Sciences Research Building at UK, which houses the Center for Drug Abuse Research Translation. Dr. Michael T. Bardo, professor of psychology, is the Director of the Center CDART, which houses several animal laboratories. Students were shown animal colony rooms as well as several apparati used in drug abuse research.
Following the CDART tour, the group went across town to Eastern State Hospital, the oldest operating mental hospital in the United States. The group toured the group wards where patients are currently housed, recreational areas, treatment centers, the hospital library, and the cemetery. They also saw areas of the hospital that are no longer used, such as old basement rooms that used to house patients over 100 years ago. (What were the rooms like? Well, as one student asked, "Are these cells?")
Another treat was getting to visit the old ballroom on the top floor of the Administration Building (the oldest building of the hospital). It’s very run down now, but was used in the early 1900s for the hospital’s annual fundraiser, the Lunatic Ball where upper class society came and interacted with some of the patients at a dance.
The Glasgow Regional Center Chapter of Gamma Beta Phi attended the national convention in Chattanooga, TN on April 13th – 15th. This was the chapter’s first opportunity to attend a national convention. James McCaslin, Staff Co-Sponsor (with chaperone Sara McCaslin, University Experience Instructor / Library Skills Coordinator) accompanied two chapter officers and a member to the convention.
While in Chattanooga, members had an opportunity to visit the Tennessee Aquarium. Pictured are Beth Atkins, chapter secretary, Sammy Jo Smith, member, and Kristen Shive, chapter president.
Members had an opportunity to learn more about Gamma Beta Phi and to make some new friends. Pictured here with our members are some of the members of the WKU (Bowling Green) chapter of Gamma Beta Phi.
James McCaslin was honored as a new Chapter Advisor.
In AGMC 170, the students are learning the science (or art) of surveying, which involves making the necessary measurements to determine the relative positions of points above, on, or beneath the surface of the earth or to establish such points. The students are also learning about differential surveying where they practice the operation of leveling to determine the relative elevations of points some distance apart.
Surveying involves mathematics, geometry, hands on tools, and even note-taking. The students used the campus grounds to determine points of elevation, grass waterways, and learned how to use the Nikon automatic level and the Laserplane leveling system.
Surveying is essential in agriculture because it helps agriculturists determine soil erosion potential, environmental issues, and what agricultural commodity can be grown on a particular piece of land.
April marked the beginning of the Academic Transitions Programs held by the Glasgow Campus. Three sessions were held during the month of April, with two to follow in May. The Academic Transitions Programs provide incoming freshmen and transfer students the opportunity to begin an early transition into their postsecondary pursuits.
The Office of Correspondence Study visited the Glasgow Campus and set up an informational table. Students, faculty, and staff were able to ask questions and see the course catalog.
The Glasgow Campus Library participated in National Library Week by hosting the library meeting and afterwards serving treats to those in attendance and the faculty and students at the Glasgow Campus. The Glasgow Campus has participated in National Library Week for the past 10 years.
The University Bookstore held its first one day only 30% Off Apparel Sale on Monday, April 23 and it was a great success. Inventory from the main store was transferred for the day to give Glasgow customers an opportunity to purchase merchandise not normally stocked due to store space. The result was a successful day with fun for University Bookstore staff and customers. "It was wonderful to have the opportunity to offer a greater selection of WKU licensed apparel and merchandise to the students, staff, and community of the Glasgow Regional Center and we look forward to having similar sale events in the future," stated Wanda Quiggins, manager, University Bookstore, Glasgow Regional Center.
Continuing our partnership with WKU’s Career Services Center, we held our annual Job Fair on April 25th. The number of employers and student participants exceeded last year’s numbers. We look forward to continuing to develop this opportunity for our students.
Azurdee Garland and the Campus Activities Board treated WKU – Glasgow students to free Subway subs on April 18th. We look forward to CAB returning to the Glasgow Campus in the Fall!
This year’s Appreciation Dinner marked the 5th anniversary of the new campus. As a result, the evening was planned with some special touches. These touches ranged from the table linens to the evening’s entertainment. All in attendance agreed that the event was truly memorable.
The evening’s entertainment was provided by Brad Lowe (the son of one of our adjunct instructors, Jimmy Lowe). Brad performed magic at the tables as they waited to be served. Everyone really enjoyed waiting their turn!
Linda Fitzpatrick, a Math Instructor at the Glasgow Campus, compiled a PowerPoint presentation of Then and Now, a reflective look back on the past 5 years since the campus moved to the current building. Some of the changes were startling.
The Part Time Faculty Award was received by Robert Brock, Theatre instructor. Mr. Brock has taught at the Glasgow Campus since 2003. In his other life, he is Artistic Director of the Kentucky Repertory Theatre. Like so many of our faculty, Robert is committed to his students. His enthusiasm for theater is contagious, a point proven by the fact that his classes are always over capacity. Robert delights in guiding students through the world of theatre, a world unknown to many of our students until they enroll in his class.
In addition to the serious award, the Glasgow Campus also handed out some "special" awards. Dr. Don Swoboda, DELO Dean, made the presentations:
James McCaslin was presented with the Road Runner Award due to his burning up the road between here and Louisville working on his Ph.D.
Judy Parker was awarded Navigator of the Year for her expert skills in getting Dr. Bayless, Big Red, and herself lost somewhere between Gamaliel and Glasgow.
Shana Pack was presented with the Motorcycle Mania Award for her first ever motorcycle ride.
The Academic Advisors and front desk staff were presented with the Super Speed Award for their work raising funds for the Glasgow Campus through the Corvette Raffle.
Dr. Don Swoboda was presented with the Memories Award by Dr. Juanita Bayless, Associate Dean, DELO and Director, WKU-Glasgow.
Kath Pennavaria was presented with the Koach Award, signifying her coaching our newly organized intramural softball team.
Everyone attending the Appreciation Dinner had a great time and looks forward to next year. For additional photos of the dinner, visit www.wku.edu/glasgow and click Photo Gallery.
On April 23rd, Western Kentucky University Continuing Education department introduced Mammoth Cave National Park to yet another group of adults. From as far away as Oregon and New York these participants were part of an educational program called Elderhostel, Inc. which is a not–for–profit organization that promotes learning and travel.
This event is the result of a partnership with Elderhostel, Mammoth Cave National Park and the Division of Extended Learning and Outreach Continuing Education department. The program provides affordable, quality, adventures for adults. Short term education programs provide fun and excitement while learning new things, sharing ideas, exploring new places and making new friends.
Events included interpretive lectures, tours of different caves and lunch and dinner at restaurants in the community.
May Session students and faculty are encouraged to enjoy lunch together at Fresh Foods in DUC on May 17, from 11 am – 1 pm. Because May Session is such a short, intensive time, this lunch is hoped to provide an opportunity for students and faculty to network and get to know each other better.
The Summer Outdoor Movie Series has been finalized:
Both the lunch and movies are co-sponsored by the Campus Activities Board. More information is available on the Summer Sessions website.
Titans Director of College Scouting Mike Ackerley was the keynote speaker for a luncheon benefitting the local United Way on Tuesday, May 1. The "Voice of the Titans" Mike Keith emceed the luncheon, which was held at the Carroll Knicely Conference Center. They were joined by Titans players, cheerleaders, and the Titans’ Pro Bowl mascot, T-Rac.
Fans were able to visit with the Titans Caravan team prior to the luncheon. Afterwards they had the chance to win unique Titans prizes and bid on one–of–a–kind items at a silent auction. All proceeds from the luncheon went towards supporting the programs of the Bowling Green community United Way.
• Sue Parrigin, Carroll Knicely Conference Center Manager, wants WKU to know that there are still weekends available in June for wedding receptions and other events.
• As always, WKU Departments receive 40% off the room rental prices. Contact conference.services@wku.edu or 270-745-1908 for more information or to reserve space for your special event.
