WKU News

Welcome to Today@WKU, the daily newsletter from WKU Public Affairs, for May 8, 2018.

WKU News

• WKU preparing for 2018-19 International Year of Cuba: WKU’s Office of International Programs (OIP) is preparing to launch the 2018-19 International Year of (IYO) Cuba. 
• WKU student, alumna recognized by Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship: A WKU student and an alumna have been recognized by the Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship.  Erick Murrer of Nancy was selected as a 2018 Pickering Fellow.  Isabella Greene of Orlinda, Tennessee, was selected as alternate.  Murrer is the first WKU student to receive a Pickering Fellowship.
• View from the Hill: Commencement set for May 11: Excitement is building for WKU’s first outdoor commencement ceremony since 2006. Amy Bingham has a preview of the festivities in the View from the Hill.
• WKU Week in Photos for April 30-May 4: Check out  the latest installment of WKU Week in Photos by Clinton Lewis and Bryan Lemon of WKU Public Affairs.
• WKU Board of Regents to meet May 11: The WKU Board of Regents will conduct its second quarterly meeting on Friday (May 11). The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. in the Martin Regents Room, Jody Richards Hall.
• 183^rd Commencement May 11: Check out information for WKU’s 183^rd Commencement on Friday (May 11) and special recognition ceremonies on Saturday (May 12).
• Finals Week Transit & Parking Changes: Check out a reminder from Parking & Transportation about transit and parking changes during finals week. More: Summer Session Parking & Transit Changes
• 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

• Basketball: Hilltopper, Lady Topper Season Ticket Renewals Now Available: Season ticket renewals for WKU Hilltopper Basketball and Lady Topper Basketball are now available via ticket holders' online accounts, and paper renewals will be arriving in their mailboxes in the coming weeks. Fans can renew their season tickets now via the online AccountManager on WKUTickets.com.
• Softball: Stellar Outing Locks Up C-USA Pitcher of the Week Nod for Aikey: In need of a win to earn a spot in the Conference USA Championships, WKU Softball turned to sophomore Kelsey Aikey who delivered an absolute gem – limiting FIU, who was in the hunt for the regular season title, to just a pair of infield singles en route to a complete-game shutout win for the Hilltoppers. The Cedar Falls, Iowa, native has been tabbed the league's Pitcher of the Week for her performance, the C-USA office announced Monday. Next: For the second year in a row, WKU Softball will occupy the eighth seed at the C-USA Championships. The Hilltoppers will open postseason play at 11 a.m. CT Wednesday against No. 5 seed Marshall in Charlotte, N.C.

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

WKU in the News

• WKU makes changes to graduation ceremonies: WKU is reimagining old traditions and beginning new ones with changes to its graduation ceremonies this year.
• WKU President Timothy C. Caboni reflects on first year: WKU President Timothy C. Caboni, who started his tenure as president in July 2017, says his first year on the hill has been challenging.

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. 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); 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.
• WKU Summer Office Hours. May 14-Aug. 10. 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Friday.

Tuesday, May 8

• Final Exams.
• 7 p.m.: Hardin Planetarium Show: MoonBeings. Hardin Planetarium. Contact Planetarium, (270) 745-4044.
• 7 p.m.: Lavender Recognition Ceremony. Augenstein Alumni Center. Contact Registrar, (270) 745-3351.

Wednesday, May 9

• Final Exams.
• 10 a.m.: Budget Model Open Forum. Downing Student Union Auditorium. Contact Carolyn Green, (270) 745-2434.
• 1 p.m.: Performer of the Semester. Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center Recital Hall. Contact Music, (270) 745-3751.
• 2 p.m.: ISEC Graduation Celebration. Downing Student Union Auditorium. Contact ISEC, (270) 745-5066.

Thursday, May 10

• Final Exams.
• 9 a.m.: Social Work Pinning Ceremony. Downing Student Union, room 1037. Contact Social Work, (270) 745-5313.
• 3:45 p.m.: University Senate Meeting. Faculty House. Contact Eric Kondratieff, (270) 745-8861.
• 4 p.m.: Future Healthcare Professionals Closing Ceremony. Downing Student Union, room 3024. Contact Catherine Malin, (270) 745-3325.
• 4:30 p.m.: International Graduation Reception. Mahurin Honors College/International Center multipurpose room. Contact International Programs, (270) 745-5334.
• 6 p.m.: WKU Glasgow Graduand Ceremony. TJ Pavilion Community Room, 310 N L Rogers Wells Blvd., Glasgow. Contact WKU Glasgow, (270) 861-6900.
• 6 p.m.: Graduate Student Awards Dinner. Knicely Conference Center. Contact Graduate School, (270) 745-2446.
• 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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