WKU News

Welcome to Today@WKU, the daily newsletter from WKU Public Affairs, for April 30, 2018.

WKU News

• President talks about WKU's future during Investiture Ceremony: WKU President Timothy C. Caboni used a ceremony rooted in tradition to talk about the university’s future. During the Investiture Ceremony for WKU’s 10th president Friday, President Caboni outlined a number of strategic initiatives that will help the University look forward. More: Photos from the Investiture Ceremony; video from the ceremony
• View from the Hill: Grand opening of the Kelly M. Burch Institute: A new institute at WKU is designed to take ideas from initiation to implementation and has a focus on examining policies and practices that impact student success and associated performance metrics such as retention, persistence, progression and graduation.
• 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

• Baseball: WKU Drops 11-Inning Battle to LA Tech, 4-2: Despite a 4-for-4 day from second baseman Steven Kraft with two walks and two RBI, WKU Baseball fell to Louisiana Tech in 11 innings by a score of 4-2 on Sunday afternoon. Next: WKU at Austin Peay at 6 p.m. Tuesday.
• Softball: WKU Drops Sunday Finale at FAU, 6-1: For the second day in a row, freshman Jordan Thomas connected for a home run but the Hilltoppers ultimately fell in the series finale at Florida Atlantic 6-1. Next: WKU vs. Lipscomb at 6 p.m. Thursday.
• Football: Hilltoppers Iyiegbuniwe and White Selected in 2018 NFL Draft: For the third consecutive season, WKU produced multiple NFL draft selections as linebacker Joel Iyiegbuniwe (Chicago Bears) and quarterback Mike White (Dallas Cowboys) were selected in the fourth and fifth rounds, respectively. Since 2016, WKU had produced seven NFL draft selections, tied for the most among all non-Power 5 schools and the most in Conference USA.
• Track & Field: WKU Finishes Regular Season with Strong Performances at Louisville: WKU Track and Field finished the regular season this weekend at the Lenny Lyles/Clark Wood Invitational hosted by Louisville. Between the Hilltopper and Lady Topper squads, the Red and White brought home 16 top-five finishes. Next: WKU at the Conference USA Outdoor Championships on May 10-13 in Houston, Texas.
• Tennis: Ito Named Freshman of the Year, All-Conference Singles, All-Conference Freshmen Team: WKU freshman standout Moka Ito was named the 2018 Conference USA Freshman of the Year while also being added to the All-Conference Singles First Team and All-Conference Freshmen Team, announced by Conference USA on Friday. Ito and sophomore teammate Monica Malinen were also named to the All-Conference Doubles Second Team.
• Women’s golf: Joiner, Blackman Receive All-Conference USA Accolades: For the third time in four seasons, WKU has placed multiple Lady Topper golfers on the All-Conference USA Teams. Sophomore Mary Joiner was named to the All-C-USA First Team on Friday, while senior Georgina Blackman received her program-record fourth all-conference selection when she was named to the Second Team.
• Football: Former Letterman Kenny Martin Promoted to Full-Time Assistant Role: Former Hilltopper letterman and current defensive tackles graduate assistant coach Kenny Martin has been promoted to full-time assistant, head coach Mike Sanford announced on Friday.

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

WKU in the News

• WKU President Timothy Caboni honored with investiture ceremony: When WKU President Timothy C. Caboni came to WKU as a student, he felt like he was coming home for the first time. “This is where things clicked for me,” Caboni said, speaking during his presidential investiture Friday. “I came to understand how a university could be more like a family and how one’s peers, mentors and teachers could influence a student’s aspirations, goals and perspectives.” More: Investiture Ceremony for WKU's 10th president 

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: 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.

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.

Tuesday, May 1

• 7 p.m.: Hardin Planetarium Show: MoonBeings. Hardin Planetarium. Contact Planetarium, (270) 745-4044.
• 7 p.m.: Performance: Last Chance to Dance. Russell Miller Theater, Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center. Free admission. Contact Theatre & Dance, (270) 745-5845.

Wednesday, May 2

• 2 p.m.: Valleypalooza. Bates-Runner and McLean Hall Lawn. Contact Douglas Tate, (270) 745-4359.
• 3 p.m.: Strategic Planning Committee Open Forum. Guillaume Auditorium, Grise Hall 235. Contact Bob Skipper, (270) 745-4295.
• 7:30 p.m.: Performance: No Strings Attached puppet show. Music Hall. Admission is $2. Contact Music, (270) 745-3751.

Thursday, May 3

• 6 p.m.: WKU Softball vs. Lipscomb. WKU Softball Complex. Contact Athletic Communications, (270) 745-4298.
• 7 p.m.: Hardin Planetarium Show: MoonBeings. Hardin Planetarium. Contact Planetarium, (270) 745-4044.
• 7:30 p.m.: Performance: No Strings Attached puppet show. Music Hall. Admission is $2. Contact Music, (270) 745-3751.

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

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