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Today@WKU: April 3, 2018
- WKU News
- Tuesday, April 3rd, 2018
Welcome to Today@WKU, the daily newsletter from WKU Public Affairs, for April 3, 2018.
WKU News
- WKU TRIO to host high school juniors and seniors April 10: High school juniors and seniors in Educational Talent Search and Upward Bound have been invited to WKU’s campus for an event on April 10. ETS and UB serve students in Allen, Barren, Butler, Cumberland, Edmonson, Simpson, Hart, Logan, Metcalfe, Monroe and Warren counties.
- WKU Week in Photos for March 26-30: Check out the latest installment of WKU Week in Photos by Clinton Lewis and Bryan Lemon of WKU Public Affairs.
- Accounting Students Earn KyCPA Scholarships: Two WKU Accounting students of the Gordon Ford College of Business were selected to receive scholarship for 2018 through the Kentucky Society of CPAs Educational Foundation. Jordan Cummings, a sophomore Accounting major from Bowling Green, and Elizabeth Manning, a senior Accounting major from Louisville, will receive scholarships of at least $1,000 each.
- WKU Public Radio Weekday Newscast Schedule: Tune into WKU Public Radio for national and international news from NPR, and local newscasts every half hour during Morning Edition (4-9 a.m. Central), and All Things Considered (3-6 p.m. Central), as well as local news features and interviews produced by the WKU news staff. WKU's Public Radio can be heard on WKYU-FM (88.9) in Bowling Green/Glasgow; WDCL-FM (89.7) in Somerset/Campbellsville; WKPB-FM (88.9) in Henderson/Owensboro; WKUE-FM (90.9) in Elizabethtown/Bardstown; and online at http://www.wkyufm.org/
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WKU Sports
- Athletics: McCammon Named to NCAA D1 Women's Volleyball Committee: The NCAA Division 1 Women's Volleyball Committee will have a certain Hilltopper flair next season as John McCammon, WKU's Associate Athletic Director for Compliance and Student Affairs, has been appointed to the 10-person committee. McCammon's term on the committee will run from 2018-19 through 2021-22.
- Baseball: WKU Game at Murray State Cancelled: Originally scheduled for tonight, WKU Baseball's game at Murray State has been cancelled due to weather. There is no makeup date for a matchup between the Hilltoppers and Racers arranged at this time.
- Men’s basketball: 10 Unforgettable Moments: The WKU Hilltopper Basketball season was full of memories. From the Bahamas to a sold-out Diddle Arena, from Los Angeles to Stillwater, Okla., to New York City, the Hilltoppers left their mark across numerous states and multiple countries. But among all of those special moments, a few rise above the rest. Check out 10 of the top moments of the 2017-18 season.
More: For updates on WKU Athletics, follow @WKUSports on Twitter or WKU Athletics on Facebook.
WKU in the News
- WKU lecture will feature reporters who exposed Larry Nassar: The reporters whose work helped lead to the conviction of serial child molester Larry Nassar will tell their story at this year’s John B. Gaines Family Lecture at WKU on April 9.
- Hilltopper O-line aims for improvement in 2018 under Woods: WKU’s offensive line has plenty to prove in 2018.
- 'Sky's the limit' for Hollingsworth after remarkable freshman year: A floppy-haired freshman has given WKU fans reason to be excited about the future of the Hilltoppers’ program. Taveion Hollingsworth accomplished more in his debut season than any other WKU freshman ever has. He set school records for points scored (506) and minutes played (1,312) by a varsity freshman, all while becoming the Toppers’ top perimeter defender.
More: Check out WKU in the News page.
WKU Alumni
- Upcoming WKU Alumni events: For a listing of events, visit the Alumni website and click on the Events Calendar. Or contact the WKU Alumni Association at 888-958-2586. For a list of Alumni news, visit the Alumni News page. More: WKU SpiritFunder; Topper Travelers Program 2018
More: Visit the WKU Alumni website.
WKU Admissions
- #ClimbWithUs: The WKU Office of Admissions helps future Hilltoppers as they start their journey on The Hill. You can reach us by calling 270-745-2551, emailing admission@wku.edu or connecting with us on social media. Upcoming Important Dates/Deadlines: Admitted Student Nights; Spring TOP Dates: April 13 (Honors), April 14, April 20, April 28 and May 4. Students can reserve their TOP date and take their placement exams at www.wku.edu/top
- Useful links for prospective/admitted students: Campus tours; Let’s Talk, Topper; Admissions Timeline; Topper Orientation Program; Scholarships; Housing; MASTER Plan
- Admitted Student Nights: The WKU Office of Admissions is hosting several admitted student nights in various communities. These events are for high school seniors that have been admitted to WKU and their families. The Admissions Counselor for your area will be there to discuss your next steps and answer any questions you may have. Visit https://www.wku.edu/admissions/counselors/ or call 270-745-2551 to get in touch with your WKU Admissions Counselor.
More: Visit the WKU Admissions website; Information for Prospective Students
What’s Happening At-WKU
Ongoing/continuing events
- Exhibits at Kentucky Museum: Instruments of American Excellence; A Culture Carried: Bosnians in Bowling Green (through June 30); Kaleidoscope: Kentucky Museum Quilts (through Dec. 18); US Bank Celebration of the Arts (through April 7); plus other gallery and on-campus exhibits. (Museum hours/visitor information) Contact Kentucky Museum, (270) 745-2592.
- Exhibits at Downing Museum: The Story of Joe Downing: Select Works From the Collection. Downing Museum, 4801 Morgantown Road. Contact Jack LeSieur, (270) 842-7415.
- International Year of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Various events and locations during 2017-18 academic year. Contact International Programs, (270) 745-5334.
- Arts at WKU 2017-2018. Various events and locations. Contact Potter College of Arts & Letters, (270) 745-2344.
- Photographic Exhibition: Bosnia and Herzegovina: Then and Now. Through April 13. Jody Richards Hall Gallery. Contact Tim Broekema, (270) 745-3055.
- Art Exhibition: Proof of Existence: An Exhibit of Work by Contemporary Artists of Bosnian and Balkan Origin. Through April 6. Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center Gallery. Contact Art, (270) 745-3944.
- 2018 Fulbright Week. Various events and locations. April 2-6. Contact International Programs, (270) 745-5334.
Tuesday, April 3
- 8:30 a.m.: Spring Break Clay Camp. Kentucky Museum. Through April 6. Contact Lynne Ferguson, (270) 745-2594.
- 6 p.m.: International Year of Bosnia and Herzegovina Film Screening and Discussion with artist Aida Šehović and filmmaker Rialda Zukić. Guillaume Auditorium, Grise Hall. Reception to follow Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center Gallery. Contact International Programs, (270) 745-5334.
- 7 p.m.: Hardin Planetarium Show: MoonBeings. Hardin Planetarium. Contact Planetarium, (270) 745-4044.
Wednesday, April 4
- 8:30 a.m.: Spring Break Clay Camp. Kentucky Museum. Through April 6. Contact Lynne Ferguson, (270) 745-2594.
- 4 p.m.: Presentation: Boiling Over Right-Wing Populism: Race, Post-Race, and Post-Isms in Tea Party News by Dr. Khadijah White. Downing Student Union, room 3020. Contact Diversity & Community Studies, (270) 745-6477.
Thursday, April 5
- 8:30 a.m.: Spring Break Clay Camp. Kentucky Museum. Through April 6. Contact Lynne Ferguson, (270) 745-2594.
- 5 p.m.: Presentation: Fighting to Remember, Fighting to Forget: Genocide and Memory in Postwar Bosnia by Dr. Sarah Wagner, George Washington University. Gary Ransdell Hall Auditorium. Part of International Year of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Contact International Programs, (270) 745-5334.
- 7 p.m.: Hardin Planetarium Show: MoonBeings. Hardin Planetarium. Contact Planetarium, (270) 745-4044.
For upcoming events: Visit the What's Happening at WKU page, Events@WKU page or WKU’s online events calendar
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