Bowling Green, Ky. - “Western 100,” an exhibit chronicling student life on the Hill, opens Sunday, Jan. 22, at the Kentucky Library and Museum at Western Kentucky University.

During the opening, scheduled for 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the museum, WKU President Gary Ransdell will unveil the exhibit; special music will be provided by WKU choral ensembles the Red Shirts and the TrebleMakers; a number of well known personalities will be on hand to greet old friends; and there will be a reception.

“Western 100” is a nostalgic look at the thousands of students who have walked the Hill – from the first enrollees of Western Kentucky State Teachers College in 1907 to the current student body, now numbering more than 18,000.

The story of student life is retold through dozens of photos, several murals, replicated dorm rooms, historic uniforms and trophies.

Other interesting exhibit features are a life-size cutout of Western’s founder, Dr. Henry Hardin Cherry; and a restored 1930 Chevrolet, donated to the museum some years ago by alumnus Dr. Michael Ridley of Murray.

Funding for the Centennial exhibit, which will be on view throughout the year-long celebration, was provided by the University Centennial Committee.

For information, contact Earlene Chelf (270) 745-5263 or earlene.chelf@wku.edu or visit www.wku.edu/Library/kylm

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For information, contact Earlene Chelf at (270) 745-5263.