WKU News

Welcome to Today@WKU, the daily newsletter from WKU Public Affairs, for August 17, 2018.

Welcome to WKU's Class of 2022! Mahurin Honors College students arrive on campus this weekend followed by M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan participants on Monday and Tuesday.

WKU News

• WKU & SKYCTC announce engineering pathway agreement: Graduates from Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College will seamlessly transfer to WKU to complete their engineering degrees under an agreement between the two institutions.
• M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan Mentors will share experience, excitement with Class of 2022: WKU senior Shelby Cable has experienced M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan as a first-time student and as a resident assistant for Housing and Residence Life, but she’s looking forward to a new experience next week as a leader for the M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan Mentor program. (Reminder: M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan move-in will be held Monday and Tuesday) More: M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan changes for 2018; M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan website
• Red & White Football Scrimmage at Barren County: WKU Football will hold a Red & White Scrimmage at 6:30 p.m. Saturday (Aug. 18) at the new Barren County Trojan football stadium. Representatives from WKU Admissions, Glasgow Campus, Alumni and the WKU Store will have information and giveaways.
• Parking Advisory: Minton Lot Reserved: The Minton Lot will be reserved for Honors student move-in beginning at 4:30 p.m. today (Aug. 17) through noon Saturday (Aug. 18).  No vehicles will be permitted to enter Minton Lot after noon today and the lot must be cleared by 4:30 p.m. (Note: Several lots will be reserved Monday and Tuesday for M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan move-in.)
• 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: Lady Toppers Wrap Up Exhibition Against No. 5 Kentucky: In the inaugural volleyball exhibition match hosted in Diddle Arena, WKU got its first taste of action in the 2018 campaign as No. 5-ranked Kentucky came to town. Both Bluegrass programs went deep into their benches to take advantage of the live match setting.
• Soccer: WKU Opens 2018 Regular Season at Murray State, Ole Miss: WKU Soccer is set to kick off its 2018 regular season campaign on this afternoon at 3 as the Lady Toppers travel to Murray State before a 6 p.m. swing on Sunday to Oxford, Miss., to battle SEC foe Ole Miss.
• Athletics: Lucas, McIntyre Named C-USA Scholar Athletes: Former WKU student-athletes Jessica Lucas and Morgan McIntyre have been named the Conference USA Scholar-Athlete of the Year in volleyball and women's track & field, respectively. Both Lady Toppers left an impact on The Hill through their contributions in the community, classroom and competition. Collectively, Lucas and McIntyre combined for 12 Conference USA Championships during their careers at WKU. More: WKU Athletics 2017-18 Annual Report
• 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

• WKU receives grant for drought early warning system: The Kentucky Climate Center at WKU received a two-year $200,000 grant to develop the Kentucky Drought Early Warning System.
• WKU grad student conducts research at Hidden River Cave: While Hart County Jail inmates were helping to carry large sections of steel into Hidden River Cave for the assembly of the world's largest swinging bridge this week, WKU graduate student Cesalea Osborne was conducting research inside the cave.
• Patience key for Thomas, WKU's quarterback of the future: Kevaris Thomas knows he may be thrown into the deep end this season, his first as a college football quarterback. But he also knows he might not see the field at all. “I just want to improve right now because I know that I gotta lot to learn and there’s people ahead of me,” the 18-year-old said. “I feel like if I did get a chance to play it would be limited. I feel like I need a lot more improvement.”

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.

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.

Tuesday, August 21

• 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.
• 9 a.m.: WKU Owensboro New Student Orientation. WKU Owensboro Campus. Contact Kevin Dorth, (270) 684-9797.
• 5 p.m.: M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan Farewell Cookout. South Lawn. Free event but tickets required; RSVP and request tickets online. Contact M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan, (270) 745-2037.
• 5 p.m.: WKU Owensboro New Student Orientation. WKU Owensboro Campus. Contact Kevin Dorth, (270) 684-9797.
• 7 p.m.: Hardin Planetarium Show: Humans on Mars. Hardin Planetarium. Contact Planetarium, (270) 745-4044.
• 8:30 p.m.: M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan Class of 2022 Photo. Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium. Contact M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan, (270) 745-2037.

Wednesday, August 22

• 8:30 a.m.: Graduate Student Orientation. Jody Richards Hall Auditorium. Contact Graduate School, (270) 745-2446.
• 9 a.m.: M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan Educational Sessions. Various locations. Contact M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan, (270) 745-2037.
• 5 p.m.: M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan TopperU/WKU Traditions Night. Diddle Arena. Contact M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan, (270) 745-2037.
• 8 p.m.: M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan Hilltoppers at Night. WKU South Lawn. 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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