WKU News

Welcome to Today@WKU, the daily newsletter from WKU Public Affairs, for August 16, 2018.

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WKU News

• WKU Admissions planning student recruitment events: WKU’s Office of Admissions is planning several events this fall for prospective students and their families.
• 10 new members elected to WKU Young Alumni Council: The WKU Young Alumni Council (YAC) recently added 10 new members to serve for three years in collaboration with the WKU Alumni Association. Composed of alumni who have graduated within the last 10 years, YAC members maintain ties with their alma mater, provide important feedback to the WKU Alumni Association for programming, and advance and support the general welfare of WKU through programs and scholarships.
• 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

• Volleyball: WKU Set to Debut 2018 Squad Against No. 5 Kentucky in Preseason Exhibition: To kick off the 2018 volleyball campaign, head coach Travis Hudson and the Conference USA-favorite Lady Toppers will host their first-ever preseason exhibition match with No. 5-ranked Kentucky coming to The Hill this evening. Action from Diddle Arena will commence at 5 p.m. CT and marks the only exhibition on deck for either squad.
• Football: WKU to Scrimmage at Barren County High School on Saturday: WKU Football is hitting the road this week as the 2018 Hilltoppers will host an open scrimmage in Glasgow at Barren County High School on Saturday at 6 p.m. The WKU Alumni Association is also hosting a Hilltopper Back to School Social around the scrimmage beginning at 5 p.m. inside the Barren County Career and Technical Education Center. Appetizers, door prizes, and plenty of Big Red spirit will be provided.
• 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. More: Clear Bag Policy
• 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

• President Caboni discusses his plans for year two on the Hill: Next Monday, Aug. 20, freshmen will be arriving in Bowling Green and moving into their dorms as they embark on their first year at WKU. As for WKU President Timothy C. Caboni, he's gearing up for his second year in charge at WKU.
• Eli Brown adjusting to life as a Hilltopper: Eli Brown is in his third week playing football for WKU. He’s only got about 2 1/2 weeks left before jogging onto the field at Camp Randall Stadium with his new teammates to face No. 7 Wisconsin. That will be quite the culmination in a summer of change for the junior linebacker.

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 Alumni Connection App; 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! Join the Hilltopper Family at http://wku.edu/apply. More: DiscoverWKU & Head for The Hill events
• 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.
• Photo Exhibits: WKU Project 68. Aug. 27-Nov. 27. Jody Richards Hall Atrium. The Women Photojournalists of Washington, D.C. Aug. 29-Nov. 27. Jody Richards Hall Gallery. Contact School of Journalism & Broadcasting, (270) 745-4144.

Thursday, August 16

• 4 p.m.: WKU Glasgow Student Open House. WKU Glasgow Campus. Contact Phyllis Reed, (270) 861-6900.
• 5 p.m.: WKU Volleyball vs. Kentucky, exhibition. Diddle Arena. Contact Athletic Communications, (270) 745-4298.
• 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.

Sunday, August 19

• Bluegrass Round-up AMHR/ASPC Show. L.D. Brown Agricultural Exposition Center. Contact Bluegrass Miniature Horse Club, (270) 929-6292.
• 2 p.m.: Hardin Planetarium Show: Humans on Mars. Hardin Planetarium. Contact Planetarium, (270) 745-4044.

Monday, August 20

• 8 a.m.: M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan Move-In. Various locations. (Students follow personalized timeslot and instructions.) Contact M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan, (270) 745-2037.
• 8 p.m.: M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan Outdoor Movie and Snacks. WKU South Lawn. Contact M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan, (270) 745-2037.
• 8 p.m.: M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan Parent & Family Member Social. Downing Student Union, room 1037. Tickets required. Contact M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan, (270) 745-2037.

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

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