WKU News

Welcome to Today@WKU, the daily newsletter from WKU Public Affairs, for October 9, 2018.

WKU News

• After nearly 40 years, Kell in stretch run of involvement with 10K Classic: Dr. Carl Kell won’t be running in the Med Center Health 10K Classic on Saturday (Oct. 13), but he will be crossing the finish line. After being involved with the race since its inception as the Wendy’s 10K Classic in 1979, Dr. Kell will be stepping away from his roles as 10K organizing committee member, race day radio broadcaster and awards ceremony emcee.
• WKU Forensics Team wins tournaments in Alabama: WKU's Forensics Team members traveled to Tuscaloosa, Alabama, to compete in two tournaments the weekend of October 6-7. WKU captured the team sweepstakes championship at both tournaments; WKU students won 15 individual events; and senior Andrea Ambam was named the most successful competitor of the weekend.
• Forecasting Success: The Evolution of WKU’s Meteorology Program: When severe or “interesting” weather rolls into Bowling Green, you’ll likely find a group of students huddled in the College Heights Atmospheric Observatory for Students (CHAOS) lab. It’s a fitting name for WKU’s on-campus weather lab, especially given the nature of meteorology. “Chaos theory is the number one issue in weather forecasting,” said Josh Durkee, Ph.D., director of White Squirrel Weather.
• Jackson joins WKU Public Radio as 'Morning Edition' host/reporter: WKU Public Radio has named Colin Jackson as its new local host for Morning Edition. He will provide local news, weather and programming updates each weekday during NPR’s national morning show. Jackson will also report for the station.
• Focusing on Self-Care: Check out a message about employee health and wellness from WKU President Timothy C. Caboni.
• WKU Week in Photos: Oct. 1-6, 2018: Check out the latest installment of WKU Week in Photos by Clinton Lewis and Bryan Lemon of WKU Public Affairs on WKU's Facebook page.
• Parking and Transit During Fall Break: Check out an announcement from WKU Parking & Transportation about parking and transit adjustments during fall break Oct. 11-12. More: Front section of PFT Lot closed; Fall break parking map
• Appointments open for annual WKU vs. MTSU Blood Drive: WKU and Middle Tennessee State University will continue their annual blood drive competition this year to collect donations for the American Red Cross. In Bowling Green, campus and community members can schedule appointments to donate from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 29-31 at the Preston Health and Activities Center. For information, visit www.wku.edu/givered More: Video from President Caboni
• 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: Barnett Named C-USA Offensive Player of the Week: Freshman midfielder Ambere Barnett has been named the C-USA Offensive Player of the Week as announced by the conference office on Monday afternoon. The honor is the first of Barnett's career and WKU's first weekly conference award of the 2018 season.
• Football: Weekly Press Conference: Coach Mike Sanford and defensive coordinator Clayton White look ahead at Saturday’s game at Charlotte.
• Softball: Eight Hilltoppers Honored as NFCA All-America Scholar-Athletes: Eight WKU Softball student-athletes have been recognized by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) as 2017-18 Easton/NFCA All-America Scholar-Athletes, the organization announced Monday morning.
• 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: 2018-19 Media Guide.

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

WKU in the News

• Hilltoppers begin second "half" with trip to Charlotte on Saturday: As WKU re-emerges from its bye week, its mission is clear, although no less harrowing. A 1-4 Hilltoppers’ team can hardly afford any more losses if it a) wants to play in the postseason and b) wants to stay in contention for a Conference USA championship. Mike Sanford’s squad has to decide if it’s on the verge of something special or sobering. “We gotta go in there with the mindset of playing complete, four-quarter football and getting a win,” the second-year WKU coach said. “This conference is wide-open. And I think it’s wide-open for everybody.”

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: 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. 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.
• Stickwork at WKU by Patrick Dougherty. Oct. 1-19. Kentucky Museum front lawn. Contact Cultural Enhancement, (270) 745-4375.
• ISEC Exhibit: Faces of Domestic Violence. Oct. 1-31. Cynthia and George Nichols III Intercultural Student Engagement Center, Downing Student Union. Part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Contact Elizabeth Madariaga, (270) 745-3159.

Tuesday, October 9

• 7 p.m.: Hardin Planetarium Show: Lives of the Stars. Hardin Planetarium. Contact Planetarium, (270) 745-4044.
• 7 p.m.: Stickwork at WKU Artist Talk: Patrick Dougherty. Kentucky Museum’s Kentucky Room. Contact Cultural Enhancement, (270) 745-4375.
• 8 p.m.: Theatre Production: Tartuffe by Moliere. Russell H. Miller Theatre, Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center. Tickets are $16; $12 for students and senior citizens. Contact Theatre and Dance, (270) 745-5845.

Wednesday, October 10

• 9 a.m.: Weaving Workshop: Random Willow Weave. Kentucky Museum Classroom II. Contact Lynne Ferguson, (270) 745-2594.
• 1 p.m.: Open Weaving Studio. Kentucky Museum Classroom II. Contact Lynne Ferguson, (270) 745-2594.

Thursday, October 11

• WKU Fall Break. No classes. Offices open.
• 9 a.m.: Open Weaving Studio. Kentucky Museum Classroom II. Contact Lynne Ferguson, (270) 745-2594.
• 7 p.m.: Hardin Planetarium Show: Lives of the Stars. Hardin Planetarium. Contact Planetarium, (270) 745-4044.

Friday, October 12

• WKU Fall Break. No classes. Offices open.
• 9 a.m.: Open Weaving Studio. Kentucky Museum Classroom II. Contact Lynne Ferguson, (270) 745-2594.
• 5 p.m.: Bowling Green Gallery Hop. Kentucky Museum. Contact Lynne Ferguson, (270) 745-2594.
• 6 p.m.: WKU Volleyball vs. UAB. Diddle Arena. Contact Athletic Communications, (270) 745-4298.
• 6 p.m.: WKU Soccer vs. North Texas. WKU Soccer Field. Contact Athletic Communications, (270) 745-4298.

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

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