WKU News

Welcome to Today@WKU, the daily newsletter from WKU Public Affairs, for July 31, 2018.

WKU News

• Parking Permits Have Been Mailed: WKU Parking & Transportation Services has mailed faculty, staff and student parking permits for 2018-19 that were ordered online.  Once you receive your new permit, please verify that the number on the letter matches the number on your permit. Haven’t ordered your permit yet?  Order now at www.wku.edu/transportation.  
• WKU Regents to hold retreat, quarterly meeting Aug. 2-3: The WKU Board of Regents will hold its annual retreat and quarterly meeting Thursday and Friday (Aug. 2-3).
• 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: Taywan Taylor, Pro Hilltoppers Shining in NFL Training Camps: A number of former Hilltoppers have impressed in the first week of NFL Training Camps across the country.
• Volleyball: Behind the Scenes: Take a look behind the scenes of WKU Volleyball’s recent photo and video shoots.
• 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 to tighten admission standards: WKU is tightening its admission standards, a move that its provost says will probably affect the size of the 2019 freshman class but lead to better retention and student success rates down the line. More: New admissions standards set to kick in at WKU in fall 2019
• Business encourages women to feel 'rare, yet mighty': Tiffany Webster opened Persimmons in Beaver Dam in May to not only make shopping for clothes and accessories easier for residents, but to also help empower women. Retail has always been a passion for Webster. She started working in retail at age 16, and went on to attend WKU to study business.
• WKU'S M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan changing program routine in 26th year: It's that time of year where recent high school graduates will soon be making their way to college campuses to begin a new chapter of their lives. In just three weeks, new students will be arriving on WKU’s campus to do just that. With all the craziness and nerves that comes with moving to a new place with new people, one program at WKU has made some adjustments to help incoming freshmen feel right at home on the Hill.
• TeachMeet Kentucky holds 9th annual "unconference": Over 300 teachers from across the state came together today on WKU's campus as a part of TeachMeet.

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.

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.

Thursday, August 2

• 9 a.m.: Board of Regents Retreat. Downing Student Union, room 3020. Contact Bob Skipper, (270) 745-4295.
• 7 p.m.: Hardin Planetarium Show: Phantom of the Universe: The Hunt for Dark Matter. Hardin Planetarium. Contact Planetarium, (270) 745-4044.

Friday, August 3

• 9 a.m.: Board of Regents Quarterly Meeting. Martin Regents Room, Jody Richards Hall. Contact Bob Skipper, (270) 745-4295.
• 5 p.m.: Bowling Green Gallery Hop. Kentucky Museum. Contact Lynne Ferguson, (270) 745-2594.

Saturday, August 4

• 2 p.m.: BG OnStage Production: Into the Woods. Van Meter Hall. Contact Elise Charney, (270) 904-1382.
• 7 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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