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Welcome to Today@WKU, the daily newsletter from WKU Public Affairs, for April 25, 2018.

Erick Murrer Jr. is the first WKU student selected as a Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellow, one of the most competitive and prestigious programs offered by the U.S. Department of State.

WKU News

• WKU Forensics Team wins NFA national speech and debate titles: The WKU Forensics Team won both the National Forensic Association National Tournament championship and the National Forensic Association Lincoln-Douglas Debate Team Sweepstakes national championship, hosted this year by the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh over the April 20-24 weekend.
• Economics Student Selected for Prestigious Pickering Fellowship: WKU senior Erick Murrer Jr., of Nancy has been selected as a Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellow, one of the most competitive and prestigious programs offered by the U.S. Department of State. Murrer is a Mahurin Honors College student and a double major in Economics and Chinese.
• WKU recognized among Gilman Scholarship top producers: WKU has been named a 2016-17 top producer of Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs. WKU is tied for 26th among more than 100 institutions nationwide with more than 15,000 undergraduates. This is the first time Gilman top-producing institutions have been recognized.
• Longtime WKU partner Graves Gilbert Clinic supports Investiture Ceremony: Graves Gilbert Clinic, based in Bowling Green, is a longtime WKU corporate partner. Since 1989, the Clinic, which has locations in eight southern Kentucky counties, has supported various University programs, with the most recent donation coming through the full sponsorship of President Timothy C. Caboni’s Investiture Ceremony.
• WKU Alumni Association holds Alumni Volunteer Summit and awards reception: Friday was a busy day at the Augenstein Alumni Center (AAC). More than 30 Alumni Association volunteers from 12 area Alumni Chapters and Groups gathered for the first-ever Alumni Volunteer Summit, where they learned how their volunteerism benefits the WKU Alumni Association, shared best practices and current activities with individual chapters, and were appreciated for their generosity. More: List of 2018 Alumni Summit Awards
• Paul Miles Receives KHIMA WKU Outstanding Student Award: Paul Miles, a graduating senior in WKU’s Health Information Management program, was selected as the Kentucky Health Information Management Association (KHIMA) WKU Outstanding Student for 2018.
• A Closer Look at Electro-Etching: Four senior mechanical engineering students have been working to optimize electro-etching under the counsel of Dr. Morteza Nurcheshmeh for their senior project. More from School of Engineering and Applied Sciences: A Journey to Engineering; Engineering Alumni Spotlight; A Non-Traditional Road to WKU
• Attention WKU students: It's time to complete course evaluations: Attention WKU students: Please visit wku.evaluationkit.com to complete your Spring 2018 course evaluations. Students completing all course evaluations by May 3 will receive early access to grades on TopNet.
• Strategic Planning Committee open forum May 2: WKU’s Strategic Planning Committee will host its final open forum from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. May 2 at the Rick and Ann Guillaume Auditorium, Grise Hall 235.
• Online Sales Now Open for Faculty/Staff Parking Permits: WKU faculty and staff can order 2018-2019 parking permits online now. More: 2018-19 parking plan; parking map
• What’s Happening at WKU: Check out a listing of WKU events through May 12.
• 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

• Men’s golf: Hilltoppers Conclude Season with Best Conference Tourney Round Since 2008: Four WKU golfers fired their best round of the 2018 Conference USA Championship on Tuesday, completing the day with a 2-over 290 team total. The Hilltoppers improved by 10 strokes from their second round and finished ninth as a team with an 894 (304-300-290) tally. The top four teams will decide the team champion in match play.
• Baseball: Brown Collects 3 Hits, Toppers Edged by Cardinals: For the second time this year, WKU Baseball was edged by in-state rival Louisville, this time by a score of 5-4 on Tuesday night at Jim Patterson Stadium. Luke Brown went 3-for-4 for his 11th multi-hit game in his past 17 starts, raising his batting average from .195 to .319 in that span. Next: WKU hosts Louisiana Tech for a Friday-to-Sunday series.

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

WKU in the News

• Take Back the Night march Thursday spotlights sexual assault: Bowling Green’s annual Take Back the Night march will begin at 6 p.m. at First Christian Church, 1106 State St., and end at 7 p.m. after a march through the downtown area. The event will include speakers from Hope Harbor and the WKU Counseling and Testing Center.
• Hilltoppers Serve as Mentors at Local Elementary School: Fifteen years ago, Dishman-McGinnis Elementary guidance counselor Angie Slocum started a mentorship program. The program now has 90 mentors that visit on a weekly to biweekly basis to spend time with students at the school. Some of those mentors include players from WKU’s football team.

More: Check out WKU in the News page.

WKU Alumni

• Upcoming WKU Alumni events: Homecoming 2018 has been set for Oct. 27; game time and additional details TBA. 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 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 (through 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.

Wednesday, April 25

• 10 a.m.: Blood Drive. Part of Greek Week 2018. Preston Health and Activities Center. Contact Student Activities, (270) 745-2459.

Thursday, April 26

• 2 p.m.: CABOOM. WKU South Lawn. Contact Student Activities, (270) 745-2459.
• 3:30 p.m.: Events Day. Part of Greek Week 2018. William “Gander” Terry Colonnade, Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center. Contact Student Activities, (270) 745-2459.
• 6 p.m.: Take Back the Night. First Christian Church, 1106 State St. Part of Sexual Assault Prevention Month. Contact Counseling & Testing Center, (270) 745-3159.
• 6 p.m.: Faraway Flix Film Series: Embrace of the Serpent. Cherry Hall, room 125. Contact Shaden Melky, (270) 745-5139.
• 7 p.m.: Hardin Planetarium Show: MoonBeings. Hardin Planetarium. Contact Planetarium, (270) 745-4044.
• 7:30 p.m.: Music and Art Benefit Auction. The A-Frame, 1226 Center St. Part of Sexual Assault Prevention Month. Contact Counseling & Testing Center, (270) 745-3159.

Friday, April 27

• 8:30 a.m.: Board of Regents Committee Meetings. Martin Regents Room, Jody Richards Hall. Contact Bob Skipper, (270) 745-4295.
• 2 p.m.: President’s Investiture Ceremony and Reception. Downing Student Union Courtyard. Contact Public Affairs, (270) 745-4586.
• 2 p.m.: Tug. Part of Greek Week 2018. WKU Farm. Contact Student Activities, (270) 745-2459.
• 4 p.m.: Workshop: A Veteran’s Journey to Regaining Mental Health. Knicely Conference Center. Contact Karen Bridges, (270) 745-3120.
• 6 p.m.: WKU Baseball vs. Louisiana Tech. Nick Denes Field. Contact Athletic Communications, (270) 745-4298.
• 7 p.m.: Concert: The Symphony at WKU featuring WKU Chorale and Southern Kentucky Choral Society. Van Meter Hall. Tickets are $10, $5 for WKU students/faculty. Contact Music, (270) 745-3751.
• 8 p.m.: Performance: Evening of Dance. Russell Miller Theater, Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center. Tickets are $12. Contact Theatre & Dance, (270) 745-5845.

Saturday, April 28

• 7:30 a.m.: Topper Orientation Program. Downing Student Union. Contact TOP, (270) 745-2551.
• 10 a.m.: SKy Science Festival Expo Day. Circus Square Park, downtown Bowling Green. Contact Hardin Planetarium, (270) 745-4044.
• 11:30 a.m.: Southern Kentucky Team Penning. L.D. Brown Agricultural Exposition Center. Contact Ag Expo Center, (270) 745-3976.
• Noon: Philanthropy Day. Part of Greek Week 2018. Parking Structure 3. Contact Student Activities, (270) 745-2459.
• 1 p.m.: WKU Baseball vs. Louisiana Tech. Nick Denes Field. Contact Athletic Communications, (270) 745-4298.
• 2 p.m.: Performance: Sargam, A Celebration of Indian Music and Dance. Van Meter Hall. Contact Campus and Community Events, (270) 745-2497.
• 4 p.m.: Re de la Rouge Pop-Up Street Fair. Center Street near Augenstein Alumni Center. Contact Eli Glancy, (270) 745-5840.
• 6 p.m.: 15^th Annual Mayhem Concert. SoKy Marketplace Pavilion, downtown Bowling Green. Contact Revolution 91.7, (270) 681-7917.
• 7:30 p.m.: Concert: WKU Jazz Band. Van Meter Hall. Admission is $5; $3 for students; Contact Music, (270) 745-3751.
• 8 p.m.: Performance: Evening of Dance. Russell Miller Theater, Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center. Tickets are $12. Contact Theatre & Dance, (270) 745-5845.

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

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