WKU News

Welcome to Today@WKU, the daily newsletter from WKU Public Affairs, for March 13, 2018.

WKU News

• CHHS Faculty & Students Participate in Poverty Simulation: On March 6, approximately 45 students from the WKU College of Health and Human Services participated in Community Action of Southern Kentucky's 2-hour Poverty Simulation.
• WKU Students Gain Education and Networking at Long Term Care Conference: Eleven students and one faculty of Department of Public Health’s NAB Accredited Health Care Administration (HCA) with Long Term Care Administration (LTCA) Certificate Program recently traveled to Florence, Indiana, to attend the American College of Health Care Administrators’ (ACHCA) District 3 Meeting.
• Spring Break 2018 Parking & Transit: Intersession services are in effect during Spring Break Week. More: College Heights Boulevard closure; Virginia Garrett Loop and Thompson Service Drive Closure
• 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

• Women’s basketball: WKU to Open NCAA Tournament Friday Against Oregon State in Knoxville: WKU will make its 20th appearance in the NCAA Tournament this week and will travel to Knoxville, Tenn., to take on Oregon State on Friday at 11 a.m. (CT) as announced during the NCAA Selection Show on Monday evening. Should the Lady Toppers win on Friday, WKU would then square off against the winner of Tennessee and Liberty on Sunday inside Thompson-Boling Arena. Friday's game against Oregon State will be carried on ESPN2.
• Men’s basketball: Tops Welcome ACC Foe Boston College to Open NIT Action: WKU Hilltopper Basketball will host a postseason game for the first time since 2005 when Boston College comes to E.A. Diddle Arena at 7 tonight for a NIT opening-round game. More: Parking information
• Women’s golf: Lady Tops, Joiner Lead Team, Individual Standings at Spring Break Shootout: WKU Lady Topper Golf felt right at home Monday in its own remote tournament in Florida, finishing the first day of its Spring Break Shootout in the lead of both the team and individual standings. The Lady Toppers shot a 14-over total of 590 (289-301) as a team Monday at the par-72, 6,239-yard Lake Jovita Golf Club. That puts WKU six strokes ahead of second-place Jacksonville in the 14-team field heading into today’s final round.
• Baseball: WKU, EKU Set for Midweek Meeting on the Diamond: Looking to build upon a four-game win streak, WKU baseball hosts rival Eastern Kentucky for a midweek contest at 1 p.m. today. Admission to the game at Nick Denes Field will be free for all fans. More: Rhinesmith Named Conference USA Hitter of the Week
• Tennis: WKU Takes Spring Break Road Trip: WKU will travel to DeLand, Fla. this week to take on in state rival EKU in a neutral site match as well as Stetson on its home court. The Lady Toppers will face the Colonels of EKU today followed by the host Hatters on Wednesday.

More: For updates on WKU Athletics, follow @WKUSports on Twitter or WKU Athletics on Facebook.

WKU in the News

• To stay or go a complex decision for WKU graduates: Where to live, where to work, where to apply for jobs – the life of a college graduate is full of decisions. Local officials hope that when it comes to making those decisions, they choose Bowling Green.
• Tops open NIT play tonight against BC: WKU gets to play one more time at home after all. Sunday’s announcement that the Hilltoppers would be a part of the National Invitational Tournament wasn’t entirely unexpected. The fact that the Hilltoppers will get a home game out of the deal was a bonus.

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: The WKU Alumni Association is planning a Baltic Cruise across Northern Europe June 21-July 2. The 10-night cruise across the Baltic Sea aboard Marina will begin in Copenhagen, Denmark, with stops in Berlin, Germany; Helsinki, Finland; St. Petersburg, Russia; Tallinn, Estonia; and Stockholm, Sweden. For information, visit alumni.wku.edu/baltic2018 or contact the Alumni Association at 800-842-9023 or alumnievents@wku.edu.

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; Housing Priority Deadline March 31; 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. Upcoming events include the following: Lexington: Wednesday, March 21, 6 p.m. ET at Lexington Public Library, Central Location (Room A). Contact: meredith.norman@wku.edu Other admitted student nights are being planned. 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; David Marquez, Germination Series (through March 17). 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.

Tuesday, March 13

• WKU Spring Break. No classes. Offices open.
• 1 p.m.: WKU Baseball vs. Eastern Kentucky. Nick Denes Field. Contact Athletic Communications, (270) 745-4298.
• 7 p.m.: Hardin Planetarium Show: Starry Tales for a Winter Night. Hardin Planetarium. Contact Planetarium, (270) 745-4044.
• 7 p.m.: Hilltopper Basketball vs. Boston College in NIT. Diddle Arena. Contact Athletic Communications, (270) 745-4298.

Wednesday, March 14

• WKU Spring Break. No classes. Offices open.

Thursday, March 15

• WKU Spring Break. No classes. Offices open.
• 7 p.m.: Hardin Planetarium Show: Starry Tales for a Winter Night. Hardin Planetarium. Contact Planetarium, (270) 745-4044.

Friday, March 16

• WKU Spring Break. No classes. Offices open.
• 5 p.m.: Bowling Green Gallery Hop. Kentucky Museum. Contact Kentucky Museum, (270) 745-2592.
• 5 p.m.: WKU Baseball vs. Middle Tennessee. Nick Denes Field. Contact Athletic Communications, (270) 745-4298.
• 7 p.m.: Greenwood High School Musical: Thoroughly Modern Millie. Van Meter Hall. Contact Greenwood High School, (270) 842-3627.

For upcoming events: Visit the What's Happening at WKU page, Events@WKU page or WKU’s online events calendar

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