WKU News

Welcome to Today@WKU, the daily newsletter from WKU Public Affairs, for June 13, 2018.

WKU Biology professors Michael Stokes and Philip Lienesch are leading a group of students on a biology conservation and wildlife course in South Africa.

WKU News

• Library Special Collections granted accreditation status by Kentucky Oral History Commission: WKU’s Manuscripts and Folklife Archives, a part of the Department of Library Special Collections, was recently granted accreditation status by the Kentucky Oral History Commission (KOHC).  Archives that receive accreditation serve as “permanent repositories for oral history collections, which KOHC sponsors through grant awarded funds.”  With its newly appointed status, the Folklife Archives joins a group of state-recognized institutions dedicated to the long-term care, preservation, and maintenance of regionally-specific oral history projects.
• Xposure Workshop provides immersive journalism experience for high school students: Twelve students from as far away as the state of Washington arrived at WKU Saturday for the nine-day Xposure High School Journalism Workshop coordinated by WKU Student Publications and the School of Journalism and Broadcasting. Originally called the Urban Journalism Workshop, then Minority Journalism Workshop, in its 35th year, Xposure focuses on creating an in-depth journalism experience for students from an array of backgrounds.
• Third-Year Campers Share Some of Their Favorite SCATS Things: SCATS is celebrating its 36th year this summer — and 11 campers are celebrating their third year of SCATS! Erika Solberg of The Center for Gifted Studies caught up with these veteran campers on their first day of class to see what has kept them coming back, and what they’re looking forward to this year. More: Camp blog.
• What’s Happening at WKU: Check out a list of events through June 30.
• Traffic advisory: Portion of Virginia Garrett Loop Closed: Due to ongoing construction at Grise Hall, a portion of Virginia Garrett Loop (side next to Grise Hall) will be closed through Friday while a crane is set up in the area.
• 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 Faculty-Led Study Abroad on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
• Study Abroad summer programs: For updates on WKU Study Abroad summer programs, follow Study Abroad 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

• 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

• Two-week summer camp for gifted middle school students at WKU: A camp at WKU, called the Summer Camp for Academically Talented Middle School Students, kicked off this week. With 120 middle school students from across the state and even outside of it, the camp is two weeks long. Students can choose from 22 different classes ranging from arts and humanities to mathematics and science.
• Credit to C-USA for trying to catch committee's attention: Conference USA might as well try something new. C-USA has turned into a one-bid league for the NCAA Tournament, and its representative each year has been buried down the seed line. C-USA announced last month a new men’s basketball scheduling format designed to catch the NCAA Tournament Selection Committee’s attention.

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. Schedule a tour. 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.
• 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.

Wednesday, June 13

• 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. 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. Contact Kristi Griffin, (270) 745-7090.
• 9 a.m.: Lady Topper Volleyball Elite Camp. Diddle Arena. 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.
• 9 a.m.: WKU Softball Prospects Showcase 1. WKU Softball Field. Contact Kayla Bixel, (270) 745-6269.
• 10 a.m.: WKU Football Specialist Camp. Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium. Contact Nick Uhlenhopp, (270) 745-7027.

Thursday, June 14

• WKU Agriculture ASSET Conference. Various locations. Contact Agriculture, (270) 745-3151.
• Lady Topper Basketball Team Camp. Diddle Arena. Through June 16. Contact Greg Collins, (270) 745-2133.
• 7:30 a.m.: Topper Orientation Program. Downing Student Union. Contact TOP, (270) 745-2551.
• 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.: WKU Baseball Youth Camp 1. Nick Denes Field. Contact Tommy Winterstein, (270) 745-2493.
• 1 p.m.: WKU Football Quarterback Academy. Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium. Through June 15. Contact Nick Uhlenhopp, (270) 745-7027.
• 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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