WKU News

Welcome to Today@WKU, the daily newsletter from WKU Public Affairs, for April 17, 2018.

WKU News

• WKU senior receives Princeton in Asia fellowship: Natalie Webb, a WKU senior studying anthropology and international affairs, has been awarded a fellowship from Princeton in Asia.  After graduating from WKU this spring, Webb will teach English at Payap University in Chiang Mai, Thailand, for a year beginning May 30.
• Budget Update: Read an update on the state budget from President Timothy C. Caboni.
• View from the Hill: Biodiesel bus to debut at Earth Day Festival: WKU is reducing its carbon footprint even more by adding a biodiesel bus to its fleet of shuttles. It comes just in time for WKU's annual Earth Day celebration on Thursday (April 19) as WKU's Amy Bingham reports in the View from the Hill. More: Name the Bus contest.
• Third Annual Red, White & Brew on tap for April 21: The WKU Young Alumni Council will be hosting the 3rd annual Red, White & Brew on Saturday during WKU Football’s Annual Red and White Game. Red, White & Brew is a benefit to raise money for the Young Alumni Council Scholarship Fund, which hit endowment level in the beginning of 2017. The scholarship, open to rising juniors and seniors, will be awarded for the first time this year.
• WKU Week in Photos for April 9-13: Check out the latest installment of WKU Week in Photos by Clinton Lewis and Bryan Lemon of WKU Public Affairs.
• 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 golf: Blackman Shoots Record-Low 69 to Lead After First Day of C-USA Championship: WKU senior golfer Georgina Blackman used the lowest conference tourney round on record in program history to take sole possession of first place through one round at the Conference USA Championship, while the Lady Toppers are tied for fifth in the team standings after Monday's opening day. Blackman, an Essex, England, native, shot a season-low, 3-under 69 to open play at the par-72, 6,194-yard Verandah Club. The second round begins this morning.
• Baseball: WKU Looks to Snap Tennessee Tech's 20-Game Win Streak: WKU Baseball hosts the hottest team in the nation today when Tennessee Tech travels to Nick Denes Field for a midweek showdown. First pitch between the Hilltoppers and Golden Eagles will be at 5 p.m.
• Soccer: Jackson Invited to New Zealand U-20 Women's World Cup Training Camp: Rising sophomore Deven Jackson has received an invitation to New Zealand's U-20 Women's World Cup training camp this week as the nation looks to build its team for this summer's event. The Auckland, New Zealand, native will compete in the training camp from April 17-20, with the final team selection slated to happen later this summer.
• Volleyball: Hudson Rounds Out Recruiting Class with Addition of Ashley Hood: WKU Volleyball head coach Travis Hudson has announced the addition of setter/defensive specialist Ashley Hood to the Lady Toppers' incoming class. Hood, a product of Morris, Ill., joins the trio of Payton Frederick, Katie Isenbarger and Lauren Matthews who inked National Letters of Intent in the fall. More: WKU Volleyball Spring Tournament on The Hill Set for Saturday

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

WKU in the News

• End of an era: Richards reflects on unexpected 42-year career: When Jody Richards first entered the state Capitol in Frankfort as a legislator in 1977, he did not envision spending the next four decades as a public servant.
• WKU ends spring ball this week with QB battle still ongoing: WKU isn’t likely to name a starting quarterback Saturday after the program’s annual spring game. Even if senior Drew Eckels has a leg up on his competition, second-year coach Mike Sanford is in no rush to crown any one of his trio of QBs the full-time signal caller. That trend will continue over the summer and into fall camp.

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: Red, White & Brew 2018; 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 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); 2018 Side by Side (through June 30); Create It Forward (April 19-May 2); 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.

Tuesday, April 17

• KMEA Third District Vocal Large Ensemble Event. Van Meter Hall. Contact Music, (270) 745-3751.
• 10 a.m.: Exhibit Opening: Second Annual Chinese Art Exhibition. WKU Center for Research and Development, 2413 Nashville Road. Contact Terrill Martin, (270) 745-2530.
• 5 p.m.: WKU Baseball vs. Tennessee Tech. Nick Denes Field. Contact Athletic Communications, (270) 745-4298.
• 6:30 p.m.: The Graduate School IMPACT Speaker Series: Compassion in Action: A Buddhist Perspective by the Venerable Phurtemba Sherpa, Tibetan Buddhist Monk. Mahurin Honors College/International Center, room 1011. Contact The Graduate School, (270) 745-2446.
• 7 p.m.: Hardin Planetarium Show: MoonBeings. Hardin Planetarium. Contact Planetarium, (270) 745-4044.
• 8 p.m.: Theatre Production: Studio Series B. Gordon Wilson Hall Lab Theatre. Admission is $5. Recommended for mature audiences. Contact Theatre and Dance, (270) 745-5845.

Wednesday, April 18

• KMEA Third District Vocal Large Ensemble Event. Van Meter Hall. Contact Music, (270) 745-3751.
• 10 a.m.: Clothesline Display. Downing Student Union Courtyard. Part of Sexual Assault Prevention Month. Contact Counseling & Testing Center, (270) 745-3159.
• 6 p.m.: WKU Softball vs. Kentucky. WKU Softball Complex. Contact Athletic Communications, (270) 745-4298.
• 7 p.m.: Goldenrod Poetry Festival. Cherry Hall, room 125. Contact English, (270) 745-3043.

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

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