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Welcome to Today@WKU, the daily newsletter from WKU Public Affairs, for August 2, 2018.

WKU News

• Record 80 WKU students recognized in national scholarship competitions in 2017-18: WKU students continued to perform at high levels in the nation’s most prestigious scholarship competitions during 2017-18. More than 176 WKU students and recent graduates applied. They earned recognition 80 times, totaling more than $926,261 in funding for graduate school, language study, public service and study abroad. (More: List of 2017-18 National Scholarship Winners)
• Alumnus enhances scholarship fund, begins role with UK College of Medicine-Bowling Green campus: As the inaugural class of the UK College of Medicine-Bowling Green campus dons their white coats Friday in the closing event of their orientation week, Dr. Todd Cheever reflects on his time as a WKU student and how his role as the first Associate Dean of the new campus brought him back to Bowling Green.
• WKU Regents to hold retreat, quarterly meeting Aug. 2-3: The WKU Board of Regents will hold its annual retreat and quarterly meeting today and Friday (Aug. 2-3).
• 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

• Men’s basketball: Summer of Service: For the WKU Hilltopper Basketball team, fulfillment doesn't solely come on the court. In addition to classwork, individual workouts, scrimmages, weight lifting, and conditioning, WKU has found time all summer to give back to the Bowling Green community and beyond through the school's Hilltoppers with Heart program. From the team's veterans to its newcomers, it's a chance to be something more than just an athlete. And it's a role they cherish.
• Football: Countdown to Kickoff – 100 Days of Hilltopper History: WKU Football will kick off its 100th season on August 31, and WKU Athletics is treating fans to unique and interesting history of Hilltopper Football.
• Men’s basketball: Countdown to Tipoff - 100 Days of Hilltopper Basketball History: The 100^th season of WKU Hilltopper Basketball will tip off in November. WKU Athletics is treating fans to unique moments and interesting history from Hilltopper Basketball leading up to the start of the 2018-19 season.

More: For updates on WKU Athletics, follow @WKUSports on Twitter or WKU Athletics on Facebook.

WKU in the News

• Parking changes come to WKU this fall: Students commuting to classes at WKU this fall will experience a new permitting system that parking officials hope will offer more options and flexibility.

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: 2018 Football Central; 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, 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.

Sunday, August 5

• 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, August 7

• 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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