WKU News

Welcome to Today@WKU, the daily newsletter from WKU Public Affairs, for March 15, 2018.

WKU News

• WKU's 48th Annual Student Research Conference March 24: More than 350 students will present at WKU’s 48th Annual Student Research Conference on March 24 at Downing Student Union. The event showcases 284 research and creative projects -- 178 posters and exhibits, 90 oral papers, 13 performances and three videos. A total of 355 students are presenters and co-presenters at the conference, including 279 undergraduate students, 74 master’s students and two doctoral students. In addition, 99 graduate and undergraduate students are listed as co-authors on the papers and posters presented this year.
• WKU featured in chapter of sustainability textbook: WKU is featured as a model institution in a textbook on sustainability. The Palgrave Handbook of Sustainability, published by Palgrave Macmillan, utilizes case studies to outline and describe practical ways to achieve sustainability throughout diverse disciplines. The chapter featuring WKU was written by Dr. Leslie North of the Department of Geography and Geology and Center for Human GeoEnvironmental Studies (CHNGES) and Dr. Christian Ryan, the University Sustainability Coordinator.
• Traffic advisory: State Street at Planetarium Closed This Morning: Both lanes of State Street at Hardin Planetarium will be closed today from 8:30 a.m. to approximately 9:30 a.m. During the closure, overhead cabling in front of the Planetarium will be removed. Detours will be in place.
• 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

• Golf: Joiner, Sargent Sweep C-USA Golfer of the Week Honors: WKU Golf made it a clean sweep Wednesday, as the Hilltoppers' Billy Tom Sargent and the Lady Toppers' Mary Joiner took home both of the Conference USA Golfer of the Week awards following a pair of victories.
• Softball: Tops Suffer Setback at South Alabama to Close Spring Break Road Trip: WKU Softball has concluded its spring break trip that included a conference series win while also giving No. 8 LSU a tough time before dropping its final game in the form of an 8-0 six-inning decision at South Alabama on Wednesday. Next: The Hilltoppers (17-9) host Middle Tennessee on Saturday and Sunday.
• Tennis: Strong Play Translates to WKU Sweep of Stetson: Solid wins in both doubles and singles rounds boded well for the Lady Toppers as they swept Stetson 4-0 on the Hatters' home court Wednesday morning. Stetson had earned a 5-3 mark at the Mandy Stoll Tennis Center before WKU completed the sweep. Next: WKU (7-3, 2-0 C-USA) will take a week off before playing at Cincinnati and at Middle Tennessee on March 23 and 25.

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

WKU in the News

• Lady Toppers hope to take best chop at big Oregon State team: Sometimes the simplest scouting report is the truest one. “Very big,” Whitney Creech said. “Very big.” WKU’s sophomore guard didn’t have to dig deep to find the descriptives for six-seeded and 13th-ranked Oregon State. The Beavers have five players 6-foot-2 or taller and seven at least 6-foot.
• WKU's Elgedawy adjusts to American game and culture in freshman season: The one player who completely changes the makeup of the WKU women’s basketball team almost didn’t become a Lady Topper.Raneem Elgedawy had a dream of playing basketball in the United States and, through a series of connections, committed to travel halfway around the world from Egypt to Kentucky and fulfill that goal. The journey took much longer than expected and almost never happened.

More: Check out WKU in the News page.

WKU Alumni

• New savings program adds value to WKU Alumni Association Membership: From strong networks, to engaging programming, to lifetime support, every Hilltopper knows that being a WKU graduate has its rewards. But now, those alumni who are active members of the WKU Alumni Association can take advantage of a new Member Savings Program, a complimentary benefit that provides savings up to 50 percent at more than 400 locations around the U.S., including favorite restaurants, retailers, theme parks and travel vendors.
• 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.

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.

Saturday, March 17

• 8 a.m.: United States Team Penning Association. L.D. Brown Agricultural Exposition Center. Contact Ag Expo Center, (270) 745-3976.
• 1 p.m.: WKU Softball vs. Middle Tennessee, doubleheader. WKU Softball Complex. Contact Athletic Communications, (270) 745-4298.
• 1 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.

Sunday, March 18

• 10 a.m.: Residence Halls Reopen After Spring Break. Contact Housing, (270) 745-4359.
• 1 p.m.: WKU Softball vs. Middle Tennessee. WKU Softball Complex. Contact Athletic Communications, (270) 745-4298.
• 1 p.m.: WKU Baseball vs. Middle Tennessee. Nick Denes Field. Contact Athletic Communications, (270) 745-4298.
• 2 p.m.: Hardin Planetarium Show: Starry Tales for a Winter Night. Hardin Planetarium. Contact Planetarium, (270) 745-4044.
• 3 p.m.: Greenwood High School Musical: Thoroughly Modern Millie. Van Meter Hall. Contact Greenwood High School, (270) 842-3627.

Monday, March 19

• 3 p.m.: REACH Week Presentation: The Meaning of Research-Based in Education: A Scientific Perspective by Dr. Dan Willingham, University of Virginia. Jody Richards Hall Auditorium. Contact Jenni Redifer, (270) 745-4081.

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

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