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Welcome to Today@WKU, the daily newsletter from WKU Public Affairs, for September 4, 2018.

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WKU News

• Ogden College Hall design earns international recognition: The “Science on Display” design of WKU’s Ogden College Hall has earned international recognition in the Shaw Contract Design Awards program. The WKU project, designed by RossTarrant Architects, won the program’s Higher Education Category award as well as the People’s Choice Award. The 2018 Shaw Contract Design Awards program received more than 500 entries from 36 countries.
• WKU Art Gallery presents 'Re- Formed' by Liz Chagnon through Oct. 3: Re- Formed, an exhibition curated by Art History alum Liz Chagnon, kicks off the Fall 2018 semester at the WKU Art Gallery with an exploration of both the literal and conceptual fragment.
• Kentucky Museum to Host Hammer-In, Celebrating the Metal Workers’ Trade: On Oct. 6 the grounds of the Kentucky Museum will be home to Hammer-In, an annual event celebrating the Metal Workers’ Trade. This community event as well as admission to the Kentucky Museum are free of charge.
• College of Health and Human Annual Report: Check out the 2017-2018 annual report from WKU’s College of Health and Human Services.
• 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: Big Offensive Night Leads WKU Past Kentucky Christian, 9-0: Seven different Lady Toppers found the back of the net, four of whom tallied their first career goals, and WKU outshot Kentucky Christian 37-0 in a 9-0 victory at the WKU Soccer Complex on Monday evening. Next: WKU will remain on the road for more than a month, with five straight matches away from home. The Lady Toppers will take on Vanderbilt in their next time out on Sept. 6 at 7 p.m. before beginning C-USA play at Southern Miss at 1 p.m. on Sept. 16.
• Football: All-Century Team to Reunite, Host Meet-and-Greet Prior to Saturday's Home Opener: Nearly all of the available members of WKU Football's All-Century team, which was selected this summer, will reunite this weekend on The Hill ahead of Saturday's home opener. Next: WKU vs. Maine at 6:30 p.m. Saturday. More: Coach Sanford’s Monday press conference; Toppers fall at Wisconsin; 2018 gameday and tailgating guide; 2018 tailgating map;  Clear Bag Policy
• Volleyball: WKU Headed Home Following 1-2 Weekend in St. Louis: After opening the Marcia E. Hamilton Classic with a sweep of Saint Louis, WKU Volleyball came up short on Saturday, dropping decisions to [RV] Marquette (3-0) and Kansas State (3-1) to close out the weekend. The Lady Toppers fell below .500 to 3-4 as they head back to The Hill for a nine-game home stand. Next: WKU vs. Chattanooga at 11 a.m. Friday.
• Cross Country: Distance Squads Kick Off 2018 Slate at Belmont Opener: WKU Cross Country kicked off the 2018 season with a fifth place finish by the Hilltoppers and a seventh place outing by the Lady Toppers at the Belmont Opener in Nashville, Tenn. Seven of the Red and White's 10 competitors at the outing were making their debut for WKU.
• 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

• Hilltoppers encouraged by O-line's play in loss: WKU broke in an entirely new offensive line Friday night in a hostile atmosphere at Camp Randall Stadium. The Hilltopper offense managed only three points in a 34-3 loss at No. 4 Wisconsin. But coach Mike Sanford said he was leaving Madison feeling good about his five men up front.

More: Check out WKU in the News page.

WKU Alumni

• WKU alumnus named to Savoy magazine’s “Most Influential Blacks in Corporate America” list: George Nichols III, a WKU graduate and member of the Board of Regents, was chosen by Savoy as one of their 2018 recipients of the “Most Influential Blacks in Corporate America” designation. The selection committee choses candidates based on their professional and community involvement including: corporate sector influence, scholastic achievement, career growth, community outreach and recognition. Nichols is no stranger to this honor though, as he was recognized in 2012 too.
• 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: John Asher Scholarship Fund;  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); The Essential Tree (through Dec. 15); Process Oriented Works (through Dec. 14); Salient Features: Trees of Old Forests and Woodland Pastures (through 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.
• Photo Exhibits: WKU Project 68. Through Nov. 27. Jody Richards Hall Atrium. The Women Photojournalists of Washington, D.C. Through 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.

Tuesday, September 4

• 4 p.m.: Cuba 101 featuring WKU History faculty members Andrew McMichael and Marc Engle. Gary Ransdell Hall Auditorium. Part of International Year of Cuba. Contact International Programs, (270) 745-5334.
• 7 p.m.: Hardin Planetarium Show: Humans on Mars. Hardin Planetarium. Contact Planetarium, (270) 745-4044.

Wednesday, September 5

• 9 a.m.: Fellowships in :15. Mahurin Honors College-International Center, room 1011. Contact Office of Scholar Development, (270) 745-5043.

Thursday, September 6

• 7 p.m.: DiscoverWKU Owensboro. Owensboro Convention Center, 501 W. Second Ave., Owensboro. Contact Admissions, (270) 745-2551.
• 7 p.m.: Hardin Planetarium Show: Humans on Mars. Hardin Planetarium. Contact Planetarium, (270) 745-4044.

For upcoming events: Visit What's Happening at WKU or WKU’s online events calendar

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