WKU News

Today@WKU: April 27, 2018

WKU News
Friday, April 27th, 2018

Welcome to Today@WKU, the daily newsletter from WKU Public Affairs, for April 27, 2018.

WKU News

Investiture Ceremony for President Caboni this afternoon: The Investiture Ceremony for WKU President Timothy C. Caboni will begin at 2 p.m. today (April 27) in the Centennial Mall/Downing Student Union Courtyard. WKU PBS will televise the ceremony live with streaming coverage on WKU’s Facebook page and YouTube channel.
Warren East Teacher Receives James Madison Fellowship: WKU alumna Claire Bellar was selected as a 2018 James Madison Fellow. She graduated from WKU in 2016 with degrees in social studies and history and teaches social studies at Warren East High School.
Kentucky Mesonet at WKU releases iOS app for weather data: IOS users can now download and utilize the Kentucky Mesonet at WKU mobile app to obtain reliable weather data.
Faculty facilitate community building online using Blackboard: Technology allows students the opportunity to enroll in courses and complete degrees online, and with their course design instructors can mold community into the learning experience. WKU’s Department of Diversity & Community Studies offers an example of instructors using their curriculum design and Blackboard features to enhance student learning.
WKU Regents to hold committee meetings this morning: The WKU Board of Regents will hold committee meetings today (April 27). The meetings begin at 8:30 a.m. in the Martin Regents Room, Jody Richards Hall. The committee meetings will be streamed live on the WKU YouTube channel.
Parking Advisory: Lots Reserved for Events on Saturday: South Lawn Lot and the Parking Structure 3 atrium will be reserved Saturday (April 28) for two campus events. More: Virginia Garrett Loop Closure
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. More: Download a draft of the strategic plan.
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

Athletics: WKU Rolls Out the Red Carpet for TOPSY Awards: WKU rolled out the red carpet, literally, on Thursday night as Hilltoppers and Lady Toppers from all of WKU's sport programs joined in an evening of dinner, highlights, memories and of course, awards.
Baseball: WKU Returns Home to Play LA Tech in Conference USA Series: Looking for its best performance ever in Conference USA season, WKU Baseball hosts Louisiana Tech at Nick Denes Field for a three-game weekend series. Game times are 6 p.m. today and 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Track & Field: Hilltoppers and Lady Toppers Head to Louisville: WKU Track and Field is set to compete at the Lenny Lyles/Clark Wood Invitational this weekend at Cardinal Park in Louisville.
Softball: Tops Headed to Florida Atlantic for Final Regular Season Road Series: WKU Softball is headed to Boca Raton, Fla., for its final Conference USA road series of the regular season as the Hilltoppers will take on Florida Atlantic in a three-game weekend set Saturday and Sunday.

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

WKU in the News

WKU students plan street fair to bring college students downtown: A group of WKU students hopes to attract more university students to downtown Bowling Green with a pop-up street fair Saturday.
Saturday festival promotes wonders of science: Saturday, Circus Square Park will be filled with volunteers demonstrating the wonders of science. The fourth annual Sky Science Fest is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the park, and will feature more than 30 groups demonstrating a range of scientific topics from drones and sustainable gardening to vision testing. Richard Gelderman, director of the Hardin Planetarium at WKU, described the free event as a “celebration of science” with a carnival atmosphere.

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.

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.

Sunday, April 29

9 a.m.: Dance Day at WKU. Gordon Wilson Hall, room 200A. Contact Theatre & Dance, (270) 745-5845.
1 p.m.: WKU Baseball vs. Louisiana Tech. Nick Denes Field. Contact Athletic Communications, (270) 745-4298.
2 p.m.: Hardin Planetarium Show: MoonBeings. Hardin Planetarium. Contact Planetarium, (270) 745-4044.
3 p.m.: Faculty Recital: Dr. Matthew Herman. Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center Recital Hall. Contact Music, (270) 745-3751.
3 p.m.: Performance: Evening of Dance. Russell Miller Theater, Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center. Tickets are $12. Contact Theatre & Dance, (270) 745-5845.
5:30 p.m.: Convocation. Part of Greek Week 2018. Diddle Arena. Contact Student Activities, (270) 745-2459.
6:30 p.m.: Recital: Gyuri Min. Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center Recital Hall. Contact Music, (270) 745-3751.
8 p.m.: Performance: American Composers Concert hosted by Phi Mu Alpha. Music Hall. Contact Music, (270) 745-3751.

Monday, April 30

5:30 p.m.: Yoga with Dr. Lacretia Dye. Mahurin Honors College/International Center, room 1003. Part of Sexual Assault Prevention Month. Contact Counseling & Testing Center, (270) 745-3159.
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