WKU News

Welcome to Today@WKU, the daily newsletter from WKU Public Affairs, for July 27, 2018.

WKU News

• WKU shakes up M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan 'for a new generation of Hilltoppers': M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan, WKU’s transition program for all new undergraduate students, is shaking things up for about 2,300 members of the Class of 2022 who will arrive on campus next month. Entering its 26th year, M.A.S.T.E.R. (Making Academic and Social Transitions Educationally Rewarding) Plan is adjusting its schedule, educational programming and activities in an effort to improve student success and retention. More: View from the Hill on the changes.
• Annual WKU PBS Pool Party set for Aug. 5: Get ready for the end of summer WKU PBS Pool Party being held at the Russell Sims Aquatic Center at Preston Miller Park in Bowling Green noon-5 p.m. Aug. 5.
• 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

• Football: Julien Lewis Earns Spot on Wuerffel Trophy Watch List: WKU Football senior defensive lineman Julien Lewis has been named to the 2018 Wuerffel Trophy Watch List, it was announced Thursday morning. The Wuerffel Trophy is "College Football's Premier Award for Community Service" and is awarded to the FBS player who best combines exemplary community service with athletic and academic achievement.
• Track & Field: McIntyre, Seged Earn USTFCCCA All-Academic Honors: Hilltopper Track & Field student-athletes Morgan McIntyre and Maor Seged have been recognized as USTFCCCA All-Academic performers for the 2017-18 school year, the organization announced Thursday.
• 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

• WKU, city schools partner for new math camp: Students flew paper helicopters, programmed a robot and perfected 3D-printed designs Wednesday at a new math camp for elementary students in the Bowling Green Independent School District.
• WKU visits for Louisville Kickoff Party: WKU football head coach Mike Sanford and a few area players were in town on Wednesday night for the annual WKU Louisville Kickoff Party.

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.

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.

Tuesday, July 31

• 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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