WKU News

Welcome to Today@WKU, the daily newsletter from WKU Public Affairs, for June 4, 2018.

The Bike4Alz riders have made their way into Utah on their cross country ride. For updates on social media, follow Bike4Alz on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

WKU News

• View from the Hill: Parking & Transportation Exhibit: Parking at WKU has always been a hot topic among faculty, staff and students. A new exhibit provides both history and perspective on the parking situation as WKU's Amy Bingham explains in the View from the Hill.
• Spring 2018 Dean’s/President’s List: WKU’s Spring 2018 Dean’s and President’s List is available online at https://www.wku.edu/mediarelations/deanslist.php
• 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 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

• Men’s basketball: Bonded Hilltoppers Savage, Diagne Share 'Lifetime Experience' on Belize Trip: As a native of Senegal, WKU forward Moustapha Diagne felt a special connection to the local children of Belize during his recent trip to the country with the Sports Reach sports ministry program. "Life is different over there," said Diagne, a 6-foot-9 rising redshirt junior. "I can relate myself, too. That's the same type of environment I grew up with. So to get a chance to go there and see those kids, visit their house or their schools, it was definitely a lifetime experience for me." Diagne and his Hilltopper teammate, Jared Savage, spent 10 days in Belize in May as part of a cultural exchange basketball trip through Sports Reach.
• Football: Countdown to Kickoff – 100 Days of Hilltopper History: WKU Football will kick off its 100th season on August 31, and each day this summer, WKU Athletics is treating fans to unique and interesting history of Hilltopper Football, from never-before-seen photos to game tickets and programs and everything in between.

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

WKU in the News

• WKU draws gunsmiths to 37th annual crafting seminar: For about 15 to 20 years now, Connecticut resident Walt Framski has been attending a summer gunsmithing seminar at WKU that’s attracted hundreds of gunmakers and crafters since it was founded almost 40 years ago. This year’s National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association Gunsmithing Seminar attracted about 70 participants from across the country.

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 May 11, 2019); Kaleidoscope: Kentucky Museum Quilts (through Dec. 15); 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.
• National STEM Scholar Program. June 3-9. Contact Gifted Studies, (270) 745-6323.
• SCATS (The Summer Camp for Academically Talented Middle School Students). June 10-22. Contact Gifted Studies, (270) 745-6323.

Monday, June 4

• Classes Begin for June I Summer Sessions. Contact Summer Sessions, (270) 745-5011.
• 8:30 a.m.: Kentucky Museum Summer Camp: Hand Building with Clay. Kentucky Museum. Through June 8. Contact Lynne Ferguson, (270) 745-2594.
• 9 a.m.: Camp Explore. Gary Ransdell Hall. Through June 8. Contact Gifted Studies, (270) 745-6323.
• 9 a.m.: Lil’ Volley Topper Camp. Diddle Arena. Through June 6. Contact Kristi Griffin, (270) 745-7090.

Tuesday, June 5

• 8:30 a.m.: Kentucky Museum Summer Camp: Hand Building with Clay. Kentucky Museum. Through June 8. Contact Lynne Ferguson, (270) 745-2594.
• 9 a.m.: Camp Explore. Gary Ransdell Hall. Through June 8. Contact Gifted Studies, (270) 745-6323.
• 9 a.m.: Lil’ Volley Topper Camp. Diddle Arena. Through June 6. Contact Kristi Griffin, (270) 745-7090.
• 7 p.m.: Hardin Planetarium Show: Happy Birthday, Earth. Hardin Planetarium. Contact Planetarium, (270) 745-4044.

Wednesday, June 6

• 8:30 a.m.: Kentucky Museum Summer Camp: Hand Building with Clay. Kentucky Museum. Through June 8. Contact Lynne Ferguson, (270) 745-2594.
• 9 a.m.: Camp Explore. Gary Ransdell Hall. Through June 8. Contact Gifted Studies, (270) 745-6323.
• 9 a.m.: Lil’ Volley Topper Camp. Diddle Arena. Contact Kristi Griffin, (270) 745-7090.

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

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