WKU News

Welcome to Today@WKU, the daily newsletter from WKU Public Affairs, for June 19, 2018.

Another hot and humid day on the WKU campus with highs in the low 90s and a chance of isolated storms. For details, visit www.wkuweather.com

WKU News

• WKU faculty members engaging in short-term Fulbright opportunities: WKU faculty members are engaging in short-term opportunities through the Fulbright Program.
• Glasgow and Barren County students receive support through Anne and Mike Hyde Scholarship: The Anne and Mike Hyde Scholarship has supported students from Glasgow and Barren County since it was established in 2005. The Hydes annually make gifts to enhance the scholarship so the fund can benefit more students.
• What a Weekend!: Saturdays are always a unique time at SCATS. With their classes over for the week, campers are given the opportunity to focus on their budding friendships and doing what young people do best: having fun. This Saturday, June 16, the annual SCATS Olympics was held. More: Gifted Studies camp blog; SCATS Olympics photos.
• WKU Regents schedule special budget, committee meetings June 22: The WKU Board of Regents will conduct a special budget approval meeting at 8:30 a.m. Friday (June 22), followed by meetings of the Academic Affairs and Finance and Budget committees.
• Follow the Bike4Alz riders: WKU students are making the sixth Bike4Alz cross country ride to raise money for Alzheimer’s research. The group will participate in a fundraising event July 6 in Bowling Green. 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

• Baseball: Toronto Blue Jays Sign Ryan Thurston to Free Agent Deal: Former WKU Baseball lefty Ryan Thurston signed an undrafted free agent deal with the Toronto Blue Jays organization on Sunday. The Madison, Ind., native will report to the Gulf Coast League (GCL) Blue Jays in Dunedin, Fla.
• 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

• First female Silver Star recipient has Bowling Green roots: After making history as the first woman to receive the Silver Star for valor in combat since World War II, a Bowling Green native has no plans to stop serving her country any time soon. Leigh Ann Hester, who grew up in Bowling Green and attended Greenwood High School and WKU, has served two tours of duty in Afghanistan and one in Iraq.
• Hilltoppers' Anderson working this offseason on playing PG: Rick Stansbury wants Josh Anderson playing to his strengths, even if that means playing a different position.

More: Check out WKU in the News page.

WKU Alumni

• Upcoming WKU Alumni events: 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.
• SCATS (The Summer Camp for Academically Talented Middle School Students). June 10-22. Contact Gifted Studies, (270) 745-6323.
• VAMPY (The Summer Program for Verbally and Mathematically Precocious Youth). June 24-July 14. Contact Gifted Studies, (270) 745-6323.

Tuesday, June 19

• WKU Basketball Overnight Camp. Diddle Arena. Through June 20. Contact Martin Cross, (270) 745-2132.
• High School Media Institute Summer Workshop. Various locations. Through June 21. Contact Sam Oldenburg, (270) 745-3055.
• Advanced Placement Summer Institute: Government and Politics, U.S. Workshop. Various locations. Through June 22. Contact Gifted Studies, (270) 745-6323.
• 8 a.m.: District 6 4H Horse Show. L.D. Brown Agricultural Exposition Center. Through June 20. Contact Ag Expo Center, (270) 745-3976.
• 8:30 a.m.: Kentucky Museum Summer Camp: Paper Palooza. Kentucky Museum. Through June 22. Contact Lynne Ferguson, (270) 745-2594.
• 9 a.m.: Lady Topper Basketball Individual Camp. Diddle Arena. Through June 22. Contact Peggy Jones, (270) 745-2133.
• 9 a.m.: Lady Topper Basketball Lil’ Topper Camp. Diddle Arena. Through June 22. Contact Peggy Jones, (270) 745-2133.
• 7 p.m.: Hardin Planetarium Show: Happy Birthday, Earth. Hardin Planetarium. Contact Planetarium, (270) 745-4044.

Wednesday, June 20

• WKU Basketball Overnight Camp. Diddle Arena. Contact Martin Cross, (270) 745-2132.
• High School Media Institute Summer Workshop. Various locations. Through June 21. Contact Sam Oldenburg, (270) 745-3055.
• Advanced Placement Summer Institute: Government and Politics, U.S. Workshop. Various locations. Through June 22. Contact Gifted Studies, (270) 745-6323.
• 8 a.m.: District 6 4H Horse Show. L.D. Brown Agricultural Exposition Center. Contact Ag Expo Center, (270) 745-3976.
• 8:30 a.m.: Kentucky Museum Summer Camp: Paper Palooza. Kentucky Museum. Through June 22. Contact Lynne Ferguson, (270) 745-2594.
• 9 a.m.: Lady Topper Basketball Individual Camp. Diddle Arena. Through June 22. Contact Peggy Jones, (270) 745-2133.
• 9 a.m.: Lady Topper Basketball Lil’ Topper Camp. Diddle Arena. Through June 22. Contact Peggy Jones, (270) 745-2133.

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

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