WKU News

Today@WKU: October 11, 2018

WKU News
Thursday, October 11th, 2018

Welcome to Today@WKU, the daily newsletter from WKU Public Affairs, for October 11, 2018.

Work continues on the Stickwork at WKU project on the front lawn of the Kentucky Museum.

WKU News

Anne Murray uses humor to consult with businesses about the importance of communication: On a warm summer day in Bowling Green, workers from English Lucas Priest & Owsley, LLP gathered at Mariah’s restaurant for lunch and to hear Anne Murray speak about the importance of communication and understanding others in the work place.
Campus traffic advisory: 10K Classic Saturday morning: The 2018 Med Center Health 10K Classic will be held Saturday (Oct. 13). The race will begin and end at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium on the WKU campus. Many area streets will be closed from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. Access to campus will be limited to the intersection of 14th Avenue and Chestnut Street. More: Detailed map of campus road and lot closings; Dr. Carl Kell in stretch run of 10K involvement.
Political Science Podcast: Episode 4 of the PoliSci Podcast is available as Timothy Gilliam joins Dr. Joel Turner to discuss the real world applications of a political science degree.
Putting the Rug Underneath Your Feet: The Manuscripts unit of the Department of Library Special Collections recently acquired papers and photographs related to hooked rugs created by Bowling Green artist Arline (Perkins) Rawlins. The estate of her daughter, Alicia (Rawlins) McFarland gifted the material to Special Collections. The collection consists chiefly of correspondence with magazine editors related to articles published about Rawlins’ rugs, as well as a large number of black and white photographs documenting her creations. More from WKU Libraries Blog: Archives Month Exhibit
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

Football: Practice Report: The WKU Football defense has held three consecutive opponents to 20 points for the first time in the program's FBS Era, and the first time since 2004. The Hilltoppers will look to continue that streak in their upcoming game against Charlotte at 2:30 p.m. CT Saturday at Jerry Richardson Stadium.
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

WKU community art project lets creativity blossom: Patrick Dougherty, known around the world for his large-scale sculptures woven with tree branches, has always shied away from being called an artist.
WKU QBs still battling to win starter's role: Seven weeks into the 2018 season, WKU is, in some ways, back to square one as far as its quarterback competition is concerned. Second-year WKU coach Mike Sanford had to hit the reset button on the position during the team’s bye week – not because of poor play, but on the contrary, due to some shining moments mixed with injury. The Hilltoppers have seen every scholarship QB take the field at some point this season.

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.
Homecoming 2018: To the Hill and Beyond. Oct. 25-28. Various events and locations. Contact Alumni, (270) 745-2586.

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.

Saturday, October 13

7:30 a.m.: Med Center Health 10K Classic. Starts and ends at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium. Contact Campus and Community Events, (270) 745-2497.
9 a.m.: FAFSA Completion Event. Jody Richards Hall Auditorium. Contact Student Financial Assistance, (270) 745-2755.
11:30 a.m.: Southern Kentucky Team Penning. L.D. Brown Agricultural Exposition Center. Contact Ag Expo Center, (270) 745-3976.

Sunday, October 14

1 p.m.: WKU Soccer vs. Rice. WKU Soccer Field. Contact Athletic Communications, (270) 745-4298.
1 p.m.: ACT Fall Blitz. Knicely Conference Center. Contact DELO, (270) 745-1910.
2 p.m.: Hardin Planetarium Show: Lives of the Stars. Hardin Planetarium. Contact Planetarium, (270) 745-4044.

Monday, October 15

Winter Term Registration Begins. Contact Winter Term, (270) 745-2478.
7 p.m.: DiscoverWKU Evansville. DoubleTree by Hilton Evansville, 601 Walnut St., Evansville, Indiana. Contact Admissions, (270) 745-2551.

Tuesday, October 16

9 a.m.: FAFSA Application Day. WKU Glasgow Campus. Contact WKU Glasgow, (270) 861-6900.
4 p.m.: Social Justice Salons: Domestic Violence and Vicarious Abuse: Inside an Exchange and Visitation Center by Dr. Dana Cuomo, Diversity and Community Studies. Downing Student Union, room 2113. Contact Center for Citizenship & Social Justice, (270) 745-3218.
7 p.m.: Hardin Planetarium Show: Lives of the Stars. Hardin Planetarium. Contact Planetarium, (270) 745-4044.