WKU News

Welcome to Today@WKU, the daily newsletter from WKU Public Affairs, for May 1, 2018.

Hayden Grace (left) and Deven Richardson (right) are WKU's first Rangel Scholars.

WKU News

• Grace, Richardson first WKU students selected as Rangel Scholars: Two WKU juniors are among the 15 scholars selected nationwide for the Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program. Hayden Grace of Hopkinsville and Deven Richardson of Bowling Green are the first WKU students to earn this honor. They are the only students from a Kentucky institution in the 2018 cohort.  Both are students in the Mahurin Honors College at WKU.
• WKU recognizes 2018 Faculty Award recipients: WKU recognized the recipients of its 2018 Faculty Awards -- Dr. Ching-Yi Lin, Dr. Jason Crandall, Dr. Brad Stinnett, Dr. Ke Peng and Dr. Jessica Furgerson.
• Investiture - Thank You: Friday was a beautiful day to gather as a WKU family to reflect and, more importantly, to look forward to the days ahead. I want to express my sincere gratitude to our Board of Regents, students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends, for being a part of this memorable day. Read more of President Timothy C. Caboni’s message.
• WKU Week in Photos for April 23-28: Check out the latest installment of WKU Week in Photos by Clinton Lewis and Bryan Lemon of WKU Public Affairs. More: WKU Week in Photos Special Edition: Investiture Ceremony
• 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. Wednesday (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: Trip to Austin Peay Up Next for WKU: Looking to break a midweek slide, WKU Baseball travels southwest this evening to take on Austin Peay at Raymond C. Hand Park. The game kicks off the Hilltoppers' May schedule, and will begin with first pitch at 6 p.m. in Clarksville, Tenn.

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

WKU in the News

• New WKU program will train students with autism for careers: A new training program at WKU will give students with autism experience with every aspect of public broadcasting and operations with the goal of preparing them to enter the workforce.

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.

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.

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

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