March 25, 2008
Events and news tips for Saturday, March 29, through Saturday, April 12. All area codes are 270 unless indicated; all times are Central.
CONTINUINGEXHIBITS AT KENTUCKY BUILDING: “U.S. Bank Celebration of the Arts”; “VSA Arts: Side by Side”; “Recommended by Duncan Hines”; “Western 100”; “Roads, Rails and Rivers”; “Hascal Haile: Guitar-maker to the Stars”; “Taking the Mystery out of Prehistory.” Contact Kentucky Building, 745-2592.
PLAY: “The Memorandum.” 8 p.m. April 10-12, April 14-15; 3 p.m. April 13. Gordon Wilson Hall Lab Theatre. Tickets are $10 for adults; $8 for students and senior citizens. Contact Theatre and Dance, 745-5845.
SATURDAY, MARCH 29
8 a.m. ACADEMIC TRANSITION PROGRAM. Various locations. Contact New Student Orientation, 745-4242.
8 a.m. HOOF CARE SYMPOSIUM. L.D. Brown Agricultural Exposition Center. Contact Ann Corso, (606) 878-0466.
8 a.m. BASIC RIDER COURSE. Knicely Center, WKU South Campus. Contact Continuing Education, (270) 745-1910.
9 a.m. PARENT-CHILD GPS DAY. Various locations, beginning at Environmental Sciences and Technology Building. Contact Kay Gandy, 745-2991.
1 p.m. SOFTBALL vs. Troy, doubleheader. WKU Softball Complex. Contact Athletic Media Relations, 745-4298.
1 p.m. BASEBALL vs. Youngstown State, doubleheader. Nick Denes Field. Contact Athletic Media Relations, 745-4298.
3 p.m. STUDENT RECITAL: Music 21 Chamber Music. Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center Recital Hall. Free admission. Contact Music Department, 745-3751.
4 p.m. WRANGLER JUNIOR RODEO FINALS. L.D. Brown Agricultural Exposition Center. Through March 30. Contact Tina Litkenhus, (502) 839-5538.
7 p.m. FACULTY RECITAL: Gerald Stroup and Friends. First Christian Church. Free admission. Contact Music Department, 745-3751.
7:30 p.m. STUDENT RECITAL: Nelson Logan, percussion. Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center Recital Hall. Free admission. Contact Music Department, 745-3751.
SUNDAY, MARCH 30
8 a.m. BASIC RIDER COURSE. Knicely Center, WKU South Campus. Contact Continuing Education, (270) 745-1910.
1 p.m. SOFTBALL vs. Troy. WKU Softball Complex. Contact Athletic Media Relations, 745-4298.
1 p.m. BASEBALL vs. Youngstown State. Nick Denes Field. Contact Athletic Media Relations, 745-4298.
1 p.m. WKU TRI-TOPPER CLASSIC SUPER SPRINT INDOOR TRIATHLON RACE. Preston Health and Activities Center. Contact Health and Fitness Lab, 745-6531.
2 p.m. WRANGLER JUNIOR RODEO FINALS. L.D. Brown Agricultural Exposition Center. Contact Tina Litkenhus, (502) 839-5538.
3 p.m. CONCERT: St. Louis Brass Quintet. Presbyterian Church, downtown Bowling Green. Contact Music Department, 745-3751.
3 p.m. FACULTY RECITAL: Heidi Pintner, flute, and Donald Speer, piano. Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center Recital Hall. Free admission. Contact Music Department, 745-3751.
7:30 p.m. STUDENT RECITAL: Natalie Riley, harpist. Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center Recital Hall. Free admission. Contact Music Department, 745-3751.
MONDAY, MARCH 31
3 p.m. PRESENTATION: “Intimate Portrait,” a documentary about Gloria Steinem. Cherry Hall, room 125. Contact Mina Doerner, 745-5204.
6:30 p.m. TOURNEES FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL: “La Moustache.” Cherry Hall, room 125. Contact Campus Activities Board, 745-2459.
TUESDAY, APRIL 1
8 a.m. FINANCIAL AID SERVICES SESSION. WKU-Glasgow Campus, room 112. Contact Mary Ann Bokkon, 745-5162.
10 a.m. GRADUATION FAIR. Downing University Center. Contact David Carner, 745-5806.
3 p.m. FACULTY AWARDS RECEPTION. Downing University Center, room 330-A. Contact Academic Affairs, 745-2296.
5:30 p.m. NONPROFIT EXCELLENCE AWARD RECEPTION. L & N Depot. Contact Raymond Poff, 745-2498.
6 p.m. BASEBALL vs. Louisville. Nick Denes Field. Contact Athletic Media Relations, 745-4298.
7:30 p.m. LECTURE: “The Longest Revolution: Where Are We Going?” by Gloria Steinem. Part of the 2007-08 Cultural Enhancement Series. Free admission. Van Meter Auditorium. Contact Mina Doerner, 745-5204.
7:30 p.m. STUDENT RECITAL: Matthew Shores, tuba. Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center Recital Hall. Free admission. Contact Music Department, 745-3751.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2
10 a.m. PESTICIDE LICENSING EXAM. L.D. Brown Agricultural Exposition Center. Contact Chris Ragan, 339-4526.
10 a.m. GRADUATION FAIR. Downing University Center. Contact David Carner, 745-5806.
5 p.m. CULTURAL DIVERSITY FILM SERIES. WKU-Glasgow Campus, room 265. Contact Barry Kaufkins, 659-6948.
6 p.m. TOURNEES FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL: “Paris, Je T’aime.” Cherry Hall, room 125. Contact Campus Activities Board, 745-2459.
6 p.m. PRESENTATION: “Teaching Through the Magic of Song” by Gary Dulabaum. Knicely Conference Center, WKU South Campus. Free admission. Contact Pamela Petty, 745-2922.
6 p.m. PRESENTATION: “Africa Imagined: Cuban Literacy and Cultural Evocations of Yemaya and Ochun” by Dr. Dawn Duke of University of Tennessee. Part of the “Tracing the Unexplored: A Journey Through the Latino Heritage” series. Downing University Center, room 340. Contact Diversity Programs, 745-5066.
7:30 p.m. STUDENT RECITAL: Chris Osborne, percussion. Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center Recital Hall. Free admission. Contact Music Department, 745-3751.
THURSDAY, APRIL 3
6 p.m. PRESENTATION: “Teaching Through the Magic of Song” by Gary Dulabaum. Knicely Conference Center, WKU South Campus. Free admission. Contact Pamela Petty, 745-2922.
6 p.m. PRESENTATION: “From Silence to Writing: The Autobiography of the Slave Poet Juan Francisco Manzano.” Part of the “Tracing the Unexplored: A Journey Through the Latino Heritage” series. Downing University Center, room 340. Contact Diversity Programs, 745-5066.
FRIDAY, APRIL 4
BOARD OF REGENTS COMMITTEE MEETINGS. Martin Regents Room, Mass Media and Technology Hall. Contact Elizabeth Esters, 745-4346.
8:30 a.m. KENTUCKY GEOGRAPHIC BEE. Knicely Conference Center, WKU South Campus. Contact Scott Dobler, 745-7078.
6 p.m. BASEBALL vs. Florida International. Nick Denes Field. Contact Athletic Media Relations, 745-4298.
6 p.m. AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY RELAY FOR LIFE. Downing University Center South Lawn. Contact Jessica Jones, 782-3654.
7:30 p.m. STUDENT RECITAL: Denman/Sensenig, vocal. Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center Recital Hall. Free admission. Contact Music Department, 745-3751.
SATURDAY, APRIL 5
9 a.m. PRESENTATION: “Can the Genesis Record of Creation be Valuable to Academia” by Samuel J. Hunt. Downing University Center Theatre. Contact Christian Student Fellowship, 781-2188.
3 p.m. BASEBALL vs. Florida International. Nick Denes Field. Contact Athletic Media Relations, 745-4298.
7:30 p.m. STUDENT RECITAL: Matt Devore, percussion. Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center Recital Hall. Free admission. Contact Music Department, 745-3751.
SUNDAY, APRIL 6
10:30 a.m. SOUTHERN KENTUCKY TEAM PENNING. L.D. Brown Agricultural Exposition Center. Contact Dana Ray, 287-1007.
1 p.m. BASEBALL vs. Florida International. Nick Denes Field. Contact Athletic Media Relations, 745-4298.
3 p.m. FACULTY RECITAL: John Cipolla, clarinet. Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center Recital Hall. Free admission. Contact Music Department, 745-3751.
6 p.m. STUDENT RECITAL: Heather Helm, vocal. Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center Recital Hall. Free admission. Contact Music Department, 745-3751.
MONDAY, APRIL 7
14TH ANNUAL WKU FILM AND VIDEO FESTIVAL. Through April 10. Mass Media and Technology Hall. Contact Cory Lash, (812) 786-1894.
TUESDAY, APRIL 8
14TH ANNUAL WKU FILM AND VIDEO FESTIVAL. Through April 10. Mass Media and Technology Hall. Contact Cory Lash, (812) 786-1894.
6 p.m. PASSPORT TO WELLNESS SERIES: “Stress and Time Management.” Downing University Center, room 340. Contact Health Education, 745-5033.
6 p.m. RECITAL: French Horn Choir. Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center Recital Hall. Free admission. Contact Music Department, 745-3751.
7:30 p.m. PERFORMANCE: Cantus. Part of the 2007-08 Cultural Enhancement Series. Free admission. First Baptist Church, downtown Bowling Green. Contact Mina Doerner, 745-5204.
7:30 p.m. RECITAL: Guitar Ensemble. Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center Recital Hall. Free admission. Contact Music Department, 745-3751.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9
14TH ANNUAL WKU FILM AND VIDEO FESTIVAL. Through April 10. Mass Media and Technology Hall. Contact Cory Lash, (812) 786-1894.
3 p.m. SPEAKER: Ken Cravens, producer/writer/director/editor. Mass Media and Technology Hall. Contact Cory Lash, (812) 786-1894.
6 p.m. BASEBALL vs. Eastern Kentucky. Nick Denes Field. Contact Athletic Media Relations, 745-4298.
7 p.m. ECOFLIX FILM SERIES: “Koyaanisqatsi: Life Out of Balance.” Downing University Center South Lawn. Contact Ouida Meier, 745-6001.
8 p.m. ASTRONOMY PUBLIC VIEWING. Thompson Complex Central Wing. Contact Physics and Astronomy, 745-4357.
THURSDAY, APRIL 10
14TH ANNUAL WKU FILM AND VIDEO FESTIVAL. Mass Media and Technology Hall. Contact Cory Lash, (812) 786-1894.
9 a.m. STUDENT DISABILITY SERVICES SESSION. WKU-Glasgow Campus, room 112. Contact Matt Davis, 745-5004.
9 a.m. STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES SESSION. WKU-Glasgow Campus, room 201. Contact Chris George, 745-3978.
11 a.m. ECOFLIX FILM SERIES: “Koyaanisqatsi: Life Out of Balance.” Downing University Center’s Red Zone. Contact Ouida Meier, 745-6001.
3:30 p.m. SPEAKERS: Theresa Carpenter Beames, writer/producer/director and Bently Tittle, director/writer. Mass Media and Technology Hall. Contact Cory Lash, (812) 786-1894.
6 p.m. PRESENTATION: “Maya Nationalism and Interethnic Politics in Guatemala” by Dr. Emilio del Valle-Escalante of University of North Carolina. Part of the “Tracing the Unexplored: A Journey Through the Latino Heritage” series. Downing University Center, room 340. Contact Diversity Programs, 745-5066.
8 p.m. PERFORMANCE: “The Memorandum.” Gordon Wilson Lab Theatre. Contact Corey Morrison, (270) 646-0195.
FRIDAY, APRIL 11
Noon DYNAMIC LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE I. WKU-Glasgow Campus, room 131. Contact Scott Taylor, 745-2459.
1:15 p.m. DYNAMIC LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE II. WKU-Glasgow Campus, room 131. Contact Scott Taylor, 745-2459.
4:30 p.m. INTERNATIONAL NIGHT. Downing University Center. Contact Parker Newsom, 745-7594.
6 p.m. BASIC RIDER COURSE. Knicely Center, WKU South Campus. Contact Continuing Education, (270) 745-1910.
7 p.m. RECITAL: WKU String Ensemble. Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center Recital Hall. Free admission. Contact Music Department, 745-3751.
8 p.m. PERFORMANCE: “The Memorandum.” Gordon Wilson Lab Theatre. Contact Corey Morrison, (270) 646-0195.
SATURDAY, APRIL 12
8 a.m. 38TH ANNUAL STUDENT RESEARCH CONFERENCE. Knicely Conference Center, WKU South Campus. Contact Raymond Poff, 745-2498.
1 p.m. OMEGA FEST. Guthrie Tower. Contact Student Activities, 745-2459.
7:30 p.m. GIFT OF MUSIC RECITAL. Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center Recital Hall. Contact Music Department, 745-3751.
8 p.m. PERFORMANCE: “The Memorandum.” Gordon Wilson Lab Theatre. Contact Corey Morrison, (270) 646-0195.
8 a.m. BASIC RIDER COURSE. Knicely Center, WKU South Campus. Contact Continuing Education, (270) 745-1910.
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