WKU News

Welcome to Today@WKU, the daily newsletter from WKU Public Affairs, for August 13, 2018.

WKU News

• View from the Hill: Hilltopper Hall: A long-awaited residence hall featuring hotel style rooms is finally opening on WKU’s campus. WKU's Amy Bingham gives us a look inside Hilltopper Hall in the View from the Hill.
• August Parking and Transit Update: 2018-2019 permits are being honored in all lots. From Aug. 13 through Aug. 21, parking zones will be enforced as follows --   All Faculty/Staff zones (FS1 – FS3) will be enforced; meters, disability parking and safety violations will be enforced; Commuter zones (C1, C2, C3, and C4) and AP Zones are free and open to the public with no permit required. Beginning Aug. 22, all Housing zones (H1 – H9) will be enforced.  New 2018-2019 permits must be displayed and vehicles must be parked in the correct zones. Full transit service and parking zone enforcement resumes Aug. 27. More: One Lane of College Heights Boulevard Closed Today
• 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

• Soccer: Lady Toppers Overcome Belmont Rally in 3-2 Exhibition Victory: Two early goals from Sarah Gorham put WKU in front in the first half, and a late strike from Chandler Backes helped the Lady Toppers overcome a furious rally by Belmont in a 3-2 WKU victory in exhibition action at the WKU Soccer Complex on Sunday evening. With its final exhibition contest in the books, WKU finishes the preseason with a 1-1-1 record after previously earning a 1-1 draw at Austin Peay and dropping a 2-1 decision against Saint Louis. Next: WKU is set to open the 2018 regular season on Friday at 3 p.m. with a road trip to Murray State.
• Volleyball: Hudson Rounds Out 2018 Squad with Addition of Katie Shunk: WKU Volleyball head coach Travis Hudson has announced the addition of junior transfer Katie Shunk to the 2018 Lady Topper Volleyball squad. Shunk, an outside hitter, played for Xavier the past two seasons and hails from Lexington, Ky.
• 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

• Kentucky Climate Center at WKU developing drought warning system with $200,000 grant: A new $200,000 grant will allow the Kentucky Climate Center at WKU to develop a statewide drought warning system that could avert economic disaster for farmers.
• Sanford plans to play plenty of freshmen in '18: WKU’s football program is not short on talent. The roster is littered with young men once considered three-star prospects as seniors in high school – one even sported a four-star ranking next to his prep profile. The caveat that comes with that talent, however, is most of it is inexperienced. So plenty of mistakes can be expected when the Hilltoppers go between the lines – not only during fall camp – but when the season kicks off Aug. 31 in Madison, Wisconsin. More: Fans gather at WKU Fan Fest
• WKU volleyball showcases new team, holds open scrimmage: After a stellar 2017 season that resulted in 31 wins, a Conference USA regular-season and tournament championship, and first round win in the NCAA Tournament, WKU has been picked to win a fifth straight CUSA title. In the E.A. Diddle Arena auxiliary gym after Saturday's fan fest event, WKU coach Travis Hudson and the Lady Toppers held a scrimmage to give fans an early look at this year's team.

More: Check out WKU in the News page.

WKU Alumni

• Upcoming WKU Alumni events: To the Hill and Beyond is the theme for Homecoming 2018 festivities; Homecoming game vs. FIU on Oct. 27 is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. kickoff. 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); Salient Features: Trees of Old Forests and Woodland Pastures (Aug. 21-Dec. 1); 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.
• M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan 2018: Move-in, Aug. 20-21; educational sessions and special events, Aug. 22-25. Various locations. Contact Housing, (270) 745-2037.

Monday, August 13

• 8 a.m.: WKU Regular Office Hours Resume. 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.

Tuesday, August 14

• 7 p.m.: Hardin Planetarium Show: Humans on Mars. Hardin Planetarium. Contact Planetarium, (270) 745-4044.

Thursday, August 16

• 4 p.m.: WKU Glasgow Student Open House. WKU Glasgow Campus. Contact Phyllis Reed, (270) 861-6900.
• 7 p.m.: Hardin Planetarium Show: Humans on Mars. Hardin Planetarium. Contact Planetarium, (270) 745-4044.

Saturday, August 18

• Bluegrass Round-up AMHR/ASPC Show. L.D. Brown Agricultural Exposition Center. Through Aug. 19. Contact Bluegrass Miniature Horse Club, (270) 929-6292.
• 5 p.m.: High School Football Rafferty’s Bowl: North Hardin vs. Clarksville (Tenn.) Northeast. Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium. Contact Campus and Community Events, (270) 745-2497.
• 6:30 p.m.: WKU Football Scrimmage. Barren County High School football field, Glasgow. Free admission. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Contact Phyllis Reed, (270) 861-6900.
• 8 p.m.: High School Football Rafferty’s Bowl: Bowling Green vs. Central Hardin. Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium. Contact Campus and Community Events, (270) 745-2497.

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

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