WKU News

Welcome to Today@WKU, the daily newsletter from WKU Public Affairs, for March 16, 2018.

Lady Topper Basketball faces Oregon State at 11 a.m. today in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

WKU News

• Nada McGinnis Fountain Leadership Scholarship established as surprise for namesake: On Christmas Day 2017, Nada McGinnis Fountain (’82) was surprised when she opened a large box of WKU and Alpha Delta Pi items. However, the real present was yet to be opened. “When I asked my husband, Scott, where he had found all these fun items, he said that I’d know when I got to the bottom,” shared Nada Fountain. “There I found a framed certificate recognizing the establishment of the Nada McGinnis Fountain Leadership Scholarship. I was so touched and honored.”
• View from the Hill: Spring Break Service Projects: It’s spring break on the Hill and WKU students are spread out all over the country to take advantage of their week off. But not all of them are using the time to rest and recharge as WKU's Amy Bingham explains in this week’s View from the Hill.
• 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: Lady Toppers Set for NCAA Tournament First Round Clash With Oregon State: For the fourth time in six seasons under Michelle Clark-Heard, WKU will make an appearance in the NCAA Tournament, battling No. 13/10 Oregon State inside Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tenn., at 11 a.m. (CT) today for a spot in the second round. The game will be televised on ESPN2.
• Baseball: WKU Hosts Middle Tennessee in Opening C-USA Series: The Conference USA season starts this weekend for WKU Baseball, who hosts rival Middle Tennessee for a Friday-to-Sunday series at Nick Denes Field. First pitch today between Hilltoppers and Blue Raiders will be at 5 p.m., with game times Saturday and Sunday both at 1 p.m.
• Softball: WKU Receiving Votes in Latest USA Today/NFCA Coaches Poll: For the first time since the preseason of the 2016 campaign, WKU Softball has received votes in the latest USA Today/NCFA DI Top 25 Coaches Poll. The Hilltoppers are one of 12 teams receiving votes in the Tuesday poll and the only Conference USA representative listed. Next: WKU will resume its conference slate this weekend as Middle Tennessee is headed to The Hill for a three-game series. The Red and White will play a doubleheader on Saturday beginning at 1 p.m., while the Sunday finale will begin at 1 p.m.

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

WKU in the News

• Lady Toppers take in significance of playing at UT: Whitney Creech visited the arena as a fan a few years ago. Michelle Clark-Heard played on the court as a senior and will live in a surreal moment when she coaches Friday on The Summitt. One might say women’s basketball was born in Thompson-Boling Arena at the University of Tennessee. Fans and participants might agree it’s the sport’s holy cathedral. More: Under Heard, WKU back to winning ways

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.

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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