WKU News

Welcome to Today@WKU, the daily newsletter from WKU Public Affairs, for July 23, 2018.

The Bike4Alz riders, who made their way to WKU earlier this month, are scheduled to complete their cross country trip this afternoon in Virginia Beach. For updates, follow Bike4Alz on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

WKU News

• Executive Committee for World Council for Gifted and Talented Children gathers at WKU: Members of the Executive Committee (EC) for the World Council for Gifted and Talented Children met on the campus of WKU July 15-17. This committee draws its members from all parts of the world, with those in attendance coming from such diverse locations as Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, Turkey, Hong Kong and the United States.
• View from the Hill: President Caboni tours region: When WKU President Timothy C. Caboni took over more than a year ago, he said he wanted to visit each of the 27 counties in WKU’s service area. He has spent the summer doing just that as WKU's Amy Bingham explains in the View from the Hill.
• WKU Police Chief receives Department of Defense/ESGR Patriot Award: WKU Police Chief Mitchell Walker received the Department of Defense/ESGR Patriot Award in appreciation for the outstanding support he has provided to WKUPD Officer Dwight C. Bushong who serves with the 1103rd Military Police Detachment of the Kentucky National Guard.
• Follow the Bike4Alz riders: WKU students are scheduled to complete the sixth Bike4Alz cross country ride to raise money for Alzheimer’s research on today (July 23) in Virginia Beach, Virginia. For updates on social media, follow Bike4Alz on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. More: Bike4Alz Support Vehicle Fundraiser
• WKU Student Priority Registration for Stickwork Project: Attention WKU students, if you’re interested in volunteering to assist with Stickwork at WKU, featuring artist Patrick Dougherty, priority registration is open through Aug. 1. Volunteer slots are limited; students can call (270) 745-2594 to reserve a volunteer slot but must confirm their reservation in person at the Kentucky Museum by Aug. 30. The Stickwork Project will be conducted Oct. 1-19. For details, visit www.wku.edu/grow/stickwork
• 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: Mik'Quan Deane Lands on John Mackey Award Watch List: WKU Football senior tight end Mik'Quan Deane has been named to the 2018 John Mackey Award Preseason Watch List, the committee announced Friday morning. Deane returns as the Hilltoppers' top receiving tight end, catching 11 passes for 143 yards and one touchdown last season.
• Baseball: WKU to Host 3rd Annual Golf Tournament, 1st Alumni Game: WKU Baseball head coach John Pawlowski would like to invite alumni, friends, fans and their families to the 3rd Annual Golf Tournament at Crosswinds Golf Course on Saturday, Sept. 29. There will be prizes and great food at the event, with all proceeds benefiting the Hilltopper Baseball program. More: Baseball to Host Labor Day Prospect Camp on Sept. 2
• 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

• Donations accepted for scholarship dedicated to late WKU professor: Family and friends of retired WKU professor Edward Bohlander, who passed away this month in Vietnam, remember him as a man with a passion for his profession. Now, a new scholarship in Bohlander’s name will support students long after his death.
• KBA WKU Radio Talent Institute Starts Today At WKU: Kentucky Broadcasters Association Pres./CEO Chris Winkle and Partner in WCYN Broadcasting/Cynthiana, welcomes students to today’s 6th annual KBA WKU Radio Talent Institute at WKU.

More: Check out WKU in the News page.

WKU Alumni

• Upcoming WKU Alumni events: Homecoming 2018 has been set for Oct. 27 with kickoff at 6:30 p.m.; 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 – Castles of the Rhine 2019

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: A Culture Carried: Bosnians in Bowling Green (through May 11, 2019); Kaleidoscope: Kentucky Museum Quilts (through Dec. 15); Summer Camp Exhibit (through Aug. 25); 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.
• Summer Start. Through Aug. 9. Contact Summer Start, (270) 745-4254.

Monday, July 23

• 9 a.m.: Summer Strings Institute. Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center. Through July 27. Contact Andrew Braddock, (270) 745-5939.

Tuesday, July 24

• 9 a.m.: Summer Strings Institute. Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center. Through July 27. Contact Andrew Braddock, (270) 745-5939.
• 7 p.m.: Hardin Planetarium Show: Phantom of the Universe: The Hunt for Dark Matter. 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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