WKU News

Welcome to Today@WKU, the daily newsletter from WKU Public Affairs, for June 14, 2018.

Margo McGehee (left) has been named the recipient of the annual Lee Robertson Scholarship Fund.

WKU News

• Erlanger senior receives Lee Robertson Scholarship at WKU: A rising WKU senior from Erlanger has been named the recipient of the annual Lee Robertson Scholarship Fund. Margo McGehee, who is majoring in Arabic and Economics, earned the $500 award designated for an upper-class student at WKU who exemplifies the WKU Spirit. The award is presented in honor of Lee Robertson and administered by the WKU Alumni Association.
• WKU alum tapping his way to fame on Sweden’s version of America’s Got Talent: For many of us, the dance of life to find our true passion can have many steps in the right and wrong direction. WKU graduate Isaac Middleton is no stranger to this tricky tango. But, his persistence and talent of simultaneously tap dancing and playing musical instruments landed him on Sweden’s version of America’s Got Talent.
• Kentucky Mesonet at WKU newsletter: Check out the June 2018 newsletter from the Kentucky Mesonet at WKU.
• 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

• Men’s basketball: Hilltoppers Sign Five-Star Center Charles Bassey in 2018 Class: WKU men's basketball head coach Rick Stansbury announced Wednesday the signing of five-star center Charles Bassey (6-11) in the 2018 class. "We're happy to have Charles join our family," Stansbury said. "We're excited about the talent of basketball player he is, but most importantly, the type of person and student he is. He's a 3.9 GPA student with great character, and we look forward to having him in our program."
• Women’s golf: Joiner Named Recipient of C-USA Spring Spirit of Service Award: WKU women's golf sophomore Mary Joiner has been named one of 14 recipients of the C-USA Spring Spirit of Service Award, as announced by the Conference USA office on Wednesday. The C-USA Spirit of Service Award is designed to recognize the community service efforts of the league's student-athletes, based upon significant public service, good academic standing and participation in their elected sport.
• Women’s basketball: Tashia Brown Signs Professional Contract with Israel Team A.S. Ramat Hasharon: Tashia Brown, the reigning C-USA Player of the Year and one of Lady Topper Basketball's all-time greats, has inked her first professional contract with A.S. Ramat Hasharon of the Israeli First Division and is set to join former WKU teammates Kendall Noble and Alexis Govan in the professional ranks.
• 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

• Funeral arrangements made for longest serving WKU professor: Funeral arrangements have been announced for Mary Ellen Miller, who was WKU's longest serving professor. Visitation and funeral will be held June 22 at J.C. Kirby and Son Funeral Chapel on Lovers Lane.
• Alltech ends brewing agreement with WKU: Two WKU-themed beers will no longer be produced by Alltech after the company decided to end its brewing partnership with WKU.

More: Check out WKU in the News page.

WKU Alumni

• Multiple WKU alumni honored by Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce: On May 22, the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce hosted an annual Excellence Awards Luncheon at the Knicely Conference Center with hundreds of community leaders and members in attendance.
• 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.

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.
• 7 p.m.: Southern Kentucky Community Band Twilight Concert Series. Instrumental Rehearsal Hall in Music Hall. Contact Music, (270) 745-3751.

Friday, June 15

• Lady Topper Basketball Team Camp. Diddle Arena. Through June 16. Contact Greg Collins, (270) 745-2133.
• 8 a.m.: WKU Football OL/DL Camp. Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium. Contact Nick Uhlenhopp, (270) 745-7027.
• 8 a.m.: WKU Football Skills 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. Contact Lynne Ferguson, (270) 745-2594.
• 9 a.m.: WKU Football Quarterback Academy. Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium. Contact Nick Uhlenhopp, (270) 745-7027.
• 2 p.m.: Alumni College 2018. Augenstein Alumni Center. Contact Ginny Hensley, (270) 745-2586.

Saturday, June 16

• New Beginnings Therapeutic Riding Open Horse Show. L.D. Brown Agricultural Exposition Center. Contact Ag Expo Center, (270) 745-3976.
• Lady Topper Basketball Team Camp. Diddle Arena. Contact Greg Collins, (270) 745-2133.
• 7:30 a.m.: Alumni College 2018. Augenstein Alumni Center. Contact Ginny Hensley, (270) 745-2586.

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

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