WKU News

Welcome to Today@WKU, the daily newsletter from WKU Public Affairs, for May 24, 2018.

Four WKU students will study abroad this summer through support from the Freeman Awards for Study in Asia (Freeman-ASIA). Top row (from left): Andrew Lambdin and Nathaniel Lambdin; bottom row (from left): Robert Myers and Reuben Tang.

WKU News

• WKU wins 2018 Hearst overall national championship: WKU’s School of Journalism & Broadcasting has won its fourth overall national championship in the Hearst Journalism Awards Program. WKU placed first overall after winning the Hearst Intercollegiate Multimedia Competition and the Hearst Intercollegiate Photojournalism Competition and finishing fifth in the Hearst Intercollegiate Writing Competition.
• 4 WKU students awarded Freeman-ASIA scholarships: Four WKU students will study abroad this summer through support from the Freeman Awards for Study in Asia (Freeman-ASIA).  Andrew Lambdin of London, Nathaniel Lambdin of London and Reuben Tang of Glasgow will study abroad at the Intensive Chinese Language Program at National Taiwan University.  Robert Myers of Louisville will study abroad through the Princeton in Beijing intensive language program.  All four recipients are students in the Chinese Flagship Program at WKU.
• Follow the WKU storm chasers: WKU students are participating in the ninth annual storm chase course during the May term. For updates, follow the group’s blog posts or @wkustormchase on Twitter.
• Follow the Bike4Alz riders: WKU students are making the sixth Bike4Alz cross country ride to raise money for Alzheimer’s research. For updates on social media, follow Bike4Alz on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. More: Bike4Alz Support Vehicle Fundraiser
• WKU Chorale in Costa Rica: Members of the WKU Chorale are in Costa Rica. For updates, follow WKU Choral Activities on Facebook or WKU Faculty-Led Study Abroad on Twitter.
• 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

• Track & Field: WKU Set to Compete in 13 Events at the NCAA East Preliminaries: Sixteen WKU representatives will travel to Tampa, Fla., this week to compete in 13 events at the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field East Preliminary Round. The meet will be held at the USF Track and Field Stadium today through Saturday and will be streamed by FloTrack.
• Athletics: WKU Posts High Marks in NCAA Annual Progress Report: As one of Conference USA's leaders in NCAA Public Recognition Awards, it is fitting that WKU would also serve as one of the league's leaders in the Annual Progress Report which was released by the organization on Wednesday.
• Track & Field: McIntyre, Seged Earn C-USA All-Academic Accolades: WKU Track and Field student-athletes Morgan McIntyre and Maor Seged were named to the 2018 InTouch Credit Union Conference USA Track & Field All-Academic Team, announced by Conference USA on Wednesday.
• Football: Countdown to Kickoff: May 23 marked 100 days until the 2018 season kickoff for the 100th season of WKU Football, and each day this summer, WKU Athletics will treat fans to unique and interesting history of Hilltopper Football, from never-before-seen photos to game tickets and programs and everything in between, all leading up to an August 31 season kick off.

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

WKU in the News

• Scaling Data Science Without Data Scientists: Dr. Lily Popova Zhuhadar, Associate Professor of Information Systems at WKU, runs an annual data science competition for her WKU students, using RapidMiner Studio to analyze data for a variety of use cases including customer churn, marketing segmentation, financial risk modeling, and cross selling.
• Duke Talent Identification Program recognizes Kentucky students: At Diddle Arena on Wednesday afternoon, the Center for Gifted Studies hosted the Kentucky recognition ceremony for the Duke Talent Identification Program.

More: Check out WKU in the News page.

WKU Alumni

• Upcoming WKU Alumni events: Alumni College is a lifelong learning program that offers fun—yet educational—classes, all while celebrating WKU traditions; all WKU alumni, friends and family are invited to join us June 15-16. Homecoming 2018 has been set for Oct. 27; game time and additional details TBA. For a listing of Alumni 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. Visit https://www.wku.edu/admissions/counselors/ or call 270-745-2551 to get in touch with your WKU Admissions Counselor. 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

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.

Thursday, May 24

• 7 p.m.: Hardin Planetarium Show: Happy Birthday, Earth. Hardin Planetarium. Contact Planetarium, (270) 745-4044.

Saturday, May 26

• 2018 District 5 4-H Horse Show. L.D. Brown Agricultural Exposition Center. Through May 27. Contact Hardin County Extension Office, (270) 765-4121.
• 6 p.m.: All Starz Dance Spring Recital. Van Meter Hall. Contact Campus and Community Events, (270) 745-2497.

Sunday, May 27

• 2018 District 5 4-H Horse Show. L.D. Brown Agricultural Exposition Center. Contact Hardin County Extension Office, (270) 765-4121.
• 2 p.m.: Hardin Planetarium Show: Happy Birthday, Earth. Hardin Planetarium. Contact Planetarium, (270) 745-4044.
• 2 p.m.: Franklin-Simpson High School Graduation. Diddle Arena. Contact Simpson County Schools, (270) 586-8877.
• 4 p.m.: Logan County High School Graduation. Diddle Arena. Contact Logan County Schools, (270) 726-2436.

Monday, May 28

• Memorial Day Holiday. University closed. No classes.
• High School Baseball: Fourth Region Tournament. Quarterfinal games at 10 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Nick Denes Field. Contact Les Forsythe, (270) 745-2903.
• High School Softball: Fourth Region Tournament. Quarterfinal games at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. WKU Softball Complex. Contact Les Forsythe, (270) 745-2903.

Tuesday, May 29

• High School Baseball: Fourth Region Tournament. Semifinal games at 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Nick Denes Field. Contact Les Forsythe, (270) 745-2903.
• High School Softball: Fourth Region Tournament. Semifinal games at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. WKU Softball Complex. Contact Les Forsythe, (270) 745-2903.
• 7 p.m.: Hardin Planetarium Show: Happy Birthday, Earth. 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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