WKU News

Welcome to Today@WKU, the daily newsletter from WKU Public Affairs, for August 21, 2018.

Move-in for members of WKU's Class of 2022 began Monday and continues today. For more, visit http://www.wku.edu/masterplan or follow @WKUMASTERPlan

WKU News

• View from the Hill: Dr. Terry Ballman, WKU's new Provost: As WKU prepares to kick off the fall semester, a new Provost is at the helm. WKU's Amy Bingham introduces us to Dr. Terry Ballman, the university’s top academic administrator, in the View from the Hill.
• WKU alumnus Jeff Meisel promoted to manager of his hometown: Growing up, most children don't dream of becoming the City Manager of their hometown. But, for Jeff Meisel, it’s as if the trajectory of his career path was setting him up to do just that. “The City is not just my employer, but it’s my hometown,” Meisel explained. “I care about the future and welfare of Bowling Green, and I want to keep it a great place to live, work and raise a family.” More Alumni News: Get to know the four new WKU Alumni Association Alumni Leadership Scholars
• Class of 2022 arriving for M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan: M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan 2018 continues today 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

• Men’s basketball: Fan Voting Open for All-Century Team: To tip off the start of 100 seasons of Hilltopper Basketball, WKU Athletics is building the roster for a prestigious All-Century Team, a 15-member squad pieced together from more than 50 candidates who starred on the hardwood for WKU over the past 100 seasons.
• Softball: WKU Announces Fall Slate: WKU Softball has announced its 2018 fall schedule featuring five chances to catch the Hilltoppers in action on The Hill. In total, the Red and White will suit up for nine exhibition contests including a WKU Alumni game to cap the fall training slate.
• Football: Taywan Taylor Highlights Pro Hilltoppers in NFL Preseason Week 2: Check out a recap of former Hilltoppers who played in NFL Preseason Week 2 games.
• 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 enforcing clear bag policy at football games: WKU will now be enforcing a new 'clear bag policy' at football games.
• New freshmen move in on campus, volunteers help: The campus of WKU is starting to fill up again. Incoming freshmen spent Monday and will spend today moving in on campus.
• Freshman receiver Williams looking to make an impact for WKU: Kawan Williams likes numbers. He’s on record stating mathematics is one of his favorite subjects. Just try to beat him at the card game Uno. And for much of his playing days he’s lined up at a number of positions – quarterback, running back, wide receiver, kick returner and even some defensive back. But those days are over. Williams is part of a group of youthful but highly-talented receivers pushing WKU’s veterans every day in fall camp.

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.

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. Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium. 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.

Thursday, August 23

• 7:30 a.m.: Topper Orientation Program. Downing Student Union. Contact TOP, (270) 745-2551.
• 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.
• 3:45 p.m.: University Senate Meeting. Faculty House. Contact Academic Affairs, (270) 745-2296.
• 5 p.m.: M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan WK&U Campus Organization Street Festival. Centennial Mall. Contact M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan, (270) 745-2037.
• 6 p.m.: The Graduate School Welcome Reception. Augenstein Alumni Center. Contact Graduate School, (270) 745-2446.
• 7 p.m.: Hardin Planetarium Show: Humans on Mars. Hardin Planetarium. Contact Planetarium, (270) 745-4044.
• 9 p.m.: M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan Hypnotist/Magician. Downing Student Union Auditorium. Contact M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan, (270) 745-2037.
• 9:30 p.m.: M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan Ghost Hunters: WKU Edition. Jody Richards Hall Auditorium. 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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