WKU News

Welcome to Today@WKU, the daily newsletter from WKU Public Affairs, for August 23, 2018.

WKU News

• WKU PBS wins Emmy Awards for 'Lost River Sessions'; Brinkley honored: WKU PBS, WKU’s Public Television Service, had four individuals recognized for their work at the 54th Annual Ohio Valley Emmy Awards Aug. 18 in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. 
• Students from WKU Regional Campuses Complete BSW Program: Thirty-six students from WKU’s three regional campuses recently completed extensive field practicums to complete their Bachelor of Social Work degrees.
• 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. 
• 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 Heads to Evansville Tonight: WKU Soccer will wrap up its three-game road trip to open the regular season this evening, making the short trip to Indiana to battle nearby rival Evansville at 7 (CT).
• Volleyball: 2018 WKU Media Day: Just two days out from the 2018 season-opener at the Hampton Inn Charleston/West Ashley CofC Classic, WKU Volleyball head coach Travis Hudson and seniors Rachel Anderson and Mary Martin met with the media to preview the upcoming campaign.
• Football: WKU Adds Cincinnati and Troy to Future Game Schedules: WKU will host both Cincinnati and Troy in future home games as the programs have both been added in home-and-home agreements in the coming years, Director of Athletics Todd Stewart announced on Wednesday. "Attractive, regional match-ups are always something we strive for in scheduling, and the addition of Cincinnati and Troy continue that trend for our future football schedules," Stewart said.
• 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

• Local businesses excited for return of WKU students: Next Monday, students will swarm WKU’s campus once again. However, during summer break local businesses feel the impact of students being gone. That's why when they return for classes, the owner's excitement returns as well.
• Running back McClendon took unlikely path to joining the WKU football program: Remember the scene in Major League? The one where Willie Mays Hayes comes out of nowhere to earn a spot on the team because of his blazing speed? Well, that’s sort of, kind of, a little bit like KeShawn McLendon’s tale. McClendon is a redshirt-freshman running back on WKU’s football team. But he didn’t get there like many of his teammates – starring through high school, recruited for years, signing scholarship papers in a faux ceremony in a high school auditorium. No, McClendon simply ran. Ran really, really fast.

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.

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 or WKU’s online events calendar

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