WKU News

Welcome to Today@WKU, the daily newsletter from WKU Public Affairs, for August 20, 2018.

Welcome to members of WKU's Class of 2022! For more, visit http://www.wku.edu/masterplan or follow @WKUMASTERPlan

WKU News

• WKU College of Health and Human Services Opens Center for Applied Science in Health and Aging: WKU’s College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) will honor the opening of their second student-centered, applied research center, the Center for Applied Science in Health and Aging (CASHA), with a ceremonial ribbon cutting at 3 p.m. Sept. 11 at the WKU Center for Research Development, 2413 Nashville Road.
• Class of 2022 arriving for M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan: M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan 2018 begins today and Tuesday with move-in for members of the Class of 2022. Read more about this year’s changes in the program. More: Parking Lots Reserved for 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

• Soccer: WKU Drops 4-0 Decision in Tough Road Test at Ole Miss: WKU dropped a 4-0 decision on Sunday evening in a tough road battle at SEC foe Ole Miss as the Lady Toppers continued their season-opening three-match road swing. Next: WKU will return to the pitch for a mid-week tilt at Evansville on Thursday at 7 p.m.
• Volleyball: Volleyball 101 with Coach Travis Hudson: Check out Coach Travis Hudson’s Volleyball 101.
• 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

• Tops begin prep for No. 7 Wisconsin on Thursday: WKU will begin earnest preparation for mighty No. 7 Wisconsin on Thursday, second-year WKU coach Mike Sanford said Saturday. The Hilltoppers, 34 1/2-point underdogs to the national championship hopeful Badgers, will use the first part of next week to continue to polish their own game. Then focus turns solely north where UW – a team that went 13-1 last season losing only to Ohio State and a team that has won 10 straight home games – is salivating for a chance to showcase itself nationally Aug. 31 in Camp Randall Stadium.
• Taywan Taylor's big night catches LeBron's attention: Overlooked and underappreciated, the Tennessee Titans aren't used to the national spotlight. That might change if exciting young talents such as second-year wideout Taywan Taylor continue to flash the playmaking ability on display in Saturday's preseason tilt versus the Buccaneers. On the heels of a standout training camp, Taylor erupted for 95 yards and two touchdowns on four receptions against Tampa Bay's defense. The highlight was a 47-yard scoring scamper, showing tantalizing speed on a screen-pass play that garnered the attention of basketball royalty.

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.

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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