WKU News

Welcome to Today@WKU, the daily newsletter from WKU Public Affairs, for June 7, 2018.

The Center for Gifted Studies is hosting Camp Explore this week.

WKU News

• WKU hosting Kentucky Rural-Urban Exchange this weekend: The Kentucky Rural-Urban Exchange (RUX) will gather in Bowling Green this weekend for the first 2018 Rural-Urban Exchange Community Intensive. The Kentucky Folklife Program at WKU is serving as the group’s regional host partner and has planned cultural experiences that showcase our unique culture and assets.
• A Day at Camp Explore: Whether there are gaps in their smiles or scabs on their knees, all the campers have something in common: they are ready to have fun learning.
• 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
• Study Away summer programs: For updates on WKU Study Away summer programs, follow Study Away on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
• Faculty-Led Study Abroad summer programs: For updates on WKU Faculty-Led Study Abroad summer programs, follow Study Away on Facebook, Instagram and 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: Morris, 4x100-Meter Relay Earn Second-Team All-American Honors: WKU Track & Field wrapped up the 2017-18 season from Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore., Wednesday at the NCAA Championships as the Hilltoppers collected All-American status in the 200-meter and both relays.
• Baseball: Nationals Select Rhinesmith in 18th Round of 2018 MLB Draft: The Washington Nationals selected WKU Baseball center fielder Jacob Rhinesmith in the 18th round of the 2018 MLB Draft with the 551st overall pick on Wednesday afternoon.
• 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

• Italian court affirms merits of plagiarism suit filed by creator of WKU’s Big Red: A 15-year-long court case was given new life on Wednesday when the highest court in Italy published its decision affirming the merits of a plagiarism suit brought by the inventor of WKU’s mascot against a large Italian media company.
• The States With the Best and Worst Economies: The United States has the biggest economy in the world, with $20.4 trillion of gross domestic product (GDP), but some states are greater contributors than others. The most effective ways for state and local governments to boost their local economies are cutting red tape and investing in the workforce, according to experts. Too much regulation can hurt economic growth negatively, said Sebastian Leguizamon, assistant professor at WKU.

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.
• Xposure Journalism Workshop. June 9-17. Contact Chuck Clark, (270) 745-4206.
• SCATS (The Summer Camp for Academically Talented Middle School Students). June 10-22. Contact Gifted Studies, (270) 745-6323.

Thursday, June 7

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

Friday, June 8

• 8:30 a.m.: Kentucky Museum Summer Camp: Hand Building with Clay. Kentucky Museum. Contact Lynne Ferguson, (270) 745-2594.
• 9 a.m.: Camp Explore. Gary Ransdell Hall. Contact Gifted Studies, (270) 745-6323.

Saturday, June 9

• 11:30 a.m.: Southern Kentucky Team Penning. L.D. Brown Agricultural Exposition Center. Contact Ag Expo Center, (270) 745-3976.

Sunday, June 10

• WKU Agriculture ASSET Conference. Various locations. Through June 14. Contact Agriculture, (270) 745-3151.
• Noon: WKU Football Prospect Camp 2. Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium. Contact Nick Uhlenhopp, (270) 745-7027.
• 2 p.m.: Hardin Planetarium Show: Happy Birthday, Earth. Hardin Planetarium. Contact Planetarium, (270) 745-4044.

Monday, June 11

• Classes Begin for June II Summer Sessions. Contact Summer Sessions, (270) 745-5011.
• WKU Agriculture ASSET Conference. Various locations. Through June 14. Contact Agriculture, (270) 745-3151.
• 8 a.m.: WKU Football Future Toppers Youth Camp. Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium. Through June 13. Contact Nick Uhlenhopp, (270) 745-7027.
• 8:30 a.m.: Kentucky Museum Summer Camp: The Art of Drawing. Kentucky Museum. Through June 15. Contact Lynne Ferguson, (270) 745-2594.
• 9 a.m.: Lady Topper Volleyball All Skills Camp. Diddle Arena. Through June 13. Contact Kristi Griffin, (270) 745-7090.
• 9 a.m.: Lady Topper Volleyball Elite Camp. Diddle Arena. Through June 13. Contact Kristi Griffin, (270) 745-7090.
• 9 a.m.: WKU Baseball Youth Camp 1. Nick Denes Field. Through June 14. Contact Tommy Winterstein, (270) 745-2493.

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

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