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Welcome to Today@WKU, the daily newsletter from WKU Public Affairs, for August 22, 2018.

WKU News

• Guthrie announces grant for project at Kentucky Museum: Congressman Brett Guthrie announced Tuesday that the National Endowment for the Humanities is awarding $50,000 to the Sustainable Environment Planning Project at the Kentucky Museum.
• 'Words I Never Heard': WKU graduate to present Mary E. Hensley Lecture Sept. 25: The Mary E. Hensley Lecture Series, hosted by WKU’s College of Education and Behavioral Sciences, will present "Words I Never Heard" by Lynnie Vessels on Sept. 25. Vessels, a 1981 WKU graduate, is author of "To Soften the Blow."
• M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan: Activities continue through Saturday for M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan 2018. For updates, follow @WKUMASTERPlan on Twitter. For photos from this week’s events, visit WKU on Facebook. 
• Department of Agriculture Newsletter: Check out the Fall 2018 newsletter for updates from WKU’s Department of Agriculture.
• What’s Happening at WKU: Check out a list of events through Sept. 8.
• 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: Coleby Inks First Professional Contract in Belgium: Former WKU Hilltopper Basketball forward Dwight Coleby is headed overseas with the rest of his outgoing senior teammates after signing his first professional contract with Liege Basket in Belgium.
• 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: Vote for All-Century Team.

More: For updates on WKU Athletics, follow @WKUSports on Twitter or WKU Athletics on Facebook.

WKU in the News

• WKU students move in this week: As he helped unload the family car and move his freshman daughter into Bemis Lawrence Hall on Monday, it was hard for Ronny Spinks II to say goodbye.
• Eckels, WKU offense gearing up for the great challenge that is the Wisconsin defense: It’s been eight years since WKU has opened the season against a ranked opponent. Usually, instead, the Hilltoppers meet, say, an Alabama in Week Two or a Louisiana State in late October. Not since Sept. 4, 2010 when it opened at No. 8 Nebraska has WKU had to spend its entire offseason answering what’s-it-gonna-be-like questions about its opening opponent.
• Former Hilltopper WR Taywan Taylor expecting big things in 2nd season with Titans: Taywan Taylor is one of the best wide receivers to ever don a Hilltopper football uniform. After being drafted by the Tennessee Titans in 2017, Taylor struggled in his first season in the NFL. Now in year two, things are looking like they're about to change for the former Top.

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; In Her Words (through Sept. 1); Remember Us (through Sept. 1). Downing Museum, 4801 Morgantown Road. Contact Jack LeSieur, (270) 842-7415.
• M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan 2018: 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.
• International Year of Cuba: Various events during the 2018-19 academic year. Contact International Programs, (270) 745-5334.

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.

Friday, August 24

• 8 a.m.: President’s Convocation. Van Meter Hall. Contact Public Affairs, (270) 745-4295.
• 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.
• 6:30 p.m.: M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan Convocation. Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium. Contact M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan, (270) 745-2037.
• 7:30 p.m.: M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan Carnival. WKU South Lawn. Contact M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan, (270) 745-2037.
• 7:30 p.m.: Recital: Music for Strings, Piano and Clarinet, featuring Gabrielle Baffoni, Ching-Yi Lin, Andrew Braddock and Zach Lopes. Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center Recital Hall. Contact Music, (270) 745-3751.

Saturday, August 25

• 8 a.m.: Residence Halls Open for Fall Semester. Contact Housing, (270) 745-4359.
• 9 a.m.: WKU Softball Prospects Showcase II. WKU Softball Field. Contact Kayla Bixel, (270) 745-6269.
• 9 p.m.: M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan Big Red’s Blitz. Centennial Mall. Contact M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan, (270) 745-2037.
• 5 p.m.: High School Football Citizens First Bowl: South Warren vs. Warren Central. Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium. Contact Campus and Community Events, (270) 745-2497.
• 8 p.m.: High School Football Citizens First Bowl: Warren East vs. Greenwood. Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium. Contact Campus and Community Events, (270) 745-2497.

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

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