WKU News

Welcome to Today@WKU, the daily newsletter from WKU Public Affairs, for July 26, 2018.

WKU Athletics teamed up with US Bank and United Way for the eighth year for Day of Caring on Wednesday.

WKU News

• Guthrie announces WKU research grant for Bingocize project: Congressman Brett Guthrie announced Wednesday that the National Institute on Aging at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is awarding a $417,398 research grant to WKU for the Bingocize project.
• Spring 2018 Ford Report: Check out the Ford Report for highlights of student and faculty activities and accomplishments for the Gordon Ford College of Business.
• 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
• 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

• Hilltoppers with Heart: WKU United Way Day of Caring 2018: Giving back is always in season on The Hill - even in the middle of the summer. On Wednesday, July 25, WKU Athletics teamed up with US Bank and United Way for the eighth year for Day of Caring. Student-athletes and coaches from WKU Men's & Women's Basketball, WKU Cheer, WKU Football, WKU Volleyball, WKU Softball, WKU Baseball, WKU Track & Field as well as dozens of volunteers came together on the South Lawn to put together a special day for the hundreds of visitors. Altogether, Hilltoppers with Heart spent more than 200 hours taking part in the United Way Day of Caring.
• Football: Fan Fest Set for August 11: WKU's annual Fan Fest returns to E.A. Diddle Arena on August 11 as second-year head coach Mike Sanford and his team, as well as Lady Topper soccer and volleyball, welcome Hilltopper Nation from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., for the annual kickoff event.
• 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

• Day of Caring: U.S. Bank partners with WKU Athletics to host 'Science of Flight': On WKU's South Campus, U.S. Bank partnered with WKU Athletics hosting a "Science of Flight" event. Volunteers, which include Aviation Heritage Park and WKU student-athletes, worked with hundreds of children to teach them the science behind hot air balloons, airplanes, footballs, volleyballs and more.
• Math camp teaches students new skills: While many kids are taking a break from the books this summer, a select group of students from Bowling Green is choosing to work on their math skills. This educational camp is geared toward gifted students, those who excel above their grade level in math. WKU and Bowling Green Independent School district partnered together for their first ever math camp.

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
• #WKU2023: Attention high school seniors, WKU has opened the Fall 2019 application early! Join the Hilltopper Family at http://wku.edu/apply.
• 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); The Essential Tree (through Dec. 15); Process Oriented Works (through Dec. 14); 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.

Thursday, July 26

• 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.

Friday, July 27

• 9 a.m.: Summer Strings Institute. Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center. Contact Andrew Braddock, (270) 745-5939.
• 6 p.m.: Summer Strings Institute Final Concert. Bowling Green Junior High School Auditorium. Contact Andrew Braddock, (270) 745-5939.
• 7 p.m.: BG OnStage Production: Into the Woods. Van Meter Hall. Contact Elise Charney, (270) 904-1382.
• 8 p.m.: Summer Movie Night: Black Panther. WKU South Lawn. Contact Erin Holderman, (270) 745-4254.

Saturday, July 28

• Bluegrass Classic AMHA Miniature Horse Show. L.D. Brown Agricultural Exposition Center. Through July 29. Contact Ag Expo Center, (270) 745-3976.
• 7 p.m.: BG OnStage Production: Into the Woods. Van Meter Hall. Contact Elise Charney, (270) 904-1382.

Sunday, July 29

• Bluegrass Classic AMHA Miniature Horse Show. L.D. Brown Agricultural Exposition Center. Contact Ag Expo Center, (270) 745-3976.
• 2 p.m.: Hardin Planetarium Show: Phantom of the Universe: The Hunt for Dark Matter. Hardin Planetarium. Contact Planetarium, (270) 745-4044.
• 2 p.m.: BG OnStage Production: Into the Woods. Van Meter Hall. Contact Elise Charney, (270) 904-1382.

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

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