WKU News

Welcome to Today@WKU, the daily newsletter from WKU Public Affairs, for October 19, 2018.

WKU Football will host Old Dominion at 6:30 p.m. Saturday. Event parking/traffic information

WKU News

• WKU to host 2018 Kentucky Academy of Science meeting Nov. 2-3: WKU will host the 104th annual meeting of the Kentucky Academy of Science Nov. 2-3.
• Young Adult Southern Book Con Today at WKU: The second annual Young Adult Southern (YAS) Book Con begins at 9 a.m. today (Oct. 19) in WKU's Downing Student Union. Featuring 40 authors of Young Adult or Middle Grade titles, YAS Book Con allows readers to come together and learn more about reading and writing from authors they admire in an interactive, open format. More: Event traffic advisory
• Over 450 Students to Participate in Fall Super Saturdays: Codes and Ciphers, Engineering in the Wilderness, and Create Your Own Chinese Masterpiece are a few of the 36 classes bringing over 450 students from across the region to WKU’s campus in Bowling Green and to the Kentucky Science Center in Louisville.
• Opening Reception Tonight for WKU Stickwork Project: WKU’s Cultural Enhancement Series and the Kentucky Museum invite you to an opening reception for the Stickwork Project at WKU featuring artist Patrick Dougherty will be tonight in the Kentucky Room. The reception begins at 5:30 with remarks at 6.
• Parking Lot and Road Closings WKU Football vs. ODU: WKU Football will host Old Dominion at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium. Several parking lots will be reserved for event parking and road closures will occur before game time. The game is the LIVE UNITED White Out game. More: 2018 Gameday Guide; Clear Bag Policy; tailgating map; parking/traffic information for WKU Housing students; parking/traffic information for WKU commuters, faculty, staff
• 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: WKU vs. Old Dominion on Saturday: The Hilltoppers (1-5, 0-2 C-USA) host Old Dominion (1-6, 0-4) at 6:30 p.m. Saturday in the annual LIVE United White Out game at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium. The game marks WKU’s 1,000^th in program history. Over the years, the Hilltoppers have compiled a 571-397-31 overall record for a winning percentage of 58.7 percent. The 1968 team, the first to play in Smith Stadium, will also be recognized during the game as part of their 50th reunion. More: 2018 Gameday Guide; Clear Bag Policy; tailgating map; parking/traffic information for WKU Housing students; parking/traffic information for WKU commuters, faculty, staff
• Basketball: Hilltoppers, Lady Toppers Kick Off 2018-19 Season at Hilltopper Hysteria: Basketball season returned to The Hill on Thursday night as WKU hosted its annual tip-off event, Hilltopper Hysteria presented by associate sponsors Complete Nutrition, Hilltop Club and Overtime Sports Bar and Grill, at E.A. Diddle Arena. The Hilltopper and Lady Topper Basketball programs were on display for two hours, and the night featured player and coach introductions, scrimmages by both programs, shooting challenges, performances by the WKU Cheerleaders and Topperettes and an autograph session to end the festivities.
• Men’s basketball: Hilltoppers Picked as C-USA Favorite; Hollingsworth, Murray Named to Preseason Team: For the first time as a Conference USA member, WKU Hilltopper Basketball has been picked by the league coaches to win the conference. The Hilltoppers were selected as the C-USA favorite in the annual preseason poll, while WKU graduate senior forward Desean Murray and sophomore guard Taveion Hollingsworth were selected to the Preseason All-Conference Team, the league office announced Thursday.
• Volleyball: C-USA Championship Rematch Set as North Texas Visits The Hill: WKU Volleyball returns home tonight for a rematch of the 2017 Conference USA Championship tilt with North Texas visiting The Hill. First serve is slated to go up at 6 p.m. CT as from E.A. Diddle Arena. Both sides are looking to get back on track after suffering losses their last time out.
• Soccer: WKU Heads to UAB for Final Regular Season Road Match: Riding a four-match unbeaten streak following a pair of draws last weekend, WKU will look to continue its push for a C-USA Tournament berth tonight at 7 as the Lady Toppers travel to Birmingham, Ala., to battle UAB.
• 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

• Keeping students safe on the hill and online at "Stay Safe WKU": Safety is a top priority for WKU. “Stay Safe WKU” is an event aimed to teach students new safety tips.
• WKU Libraries offers charitable alternative to paying fines: At some point in our lives, most of us have probably received a fine from our local library for an overdue book. The libraries at WKU use that same system, but instead of having to pay cash, they're offering students a more charitable alternative to get them off the hook for those books returned well past their due date.

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; list of queen candidates; 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.

Friday, October 19

• 9 a.m.: Young Adult Southern Book Con. Downing Student Union. Contact Sara Volpi, (270) 745-4502.
• 12:30 p.m.: Hilltopper TransferMation: Transfer Preview Day. Downing Student Union. Contact Julia Johnson, (270) 745-6481.
• 4 p.m.: Children’s Theatre Series: Neverland. Gordon Wilson Hall Lab Theatre. Admission is $6; $3 for 12 and under. Contact Theatre and Dance, (270) 745-5845.
• 5:30 p.m.: Opening Reception for Stickwork at WKU by Patrick Dougherty. Kentucky Museum’s Kentucky Room. Contact Cultural Enhancement, (270) 745-4375.
• 6 p.m.: WKU Volleyball vs. North Texas. Diddle Arena. Contact Athletic Communications, (270) 745-4298.
• 7:30 p.m.: Guest Artist: Chrissy Kim, cello. Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center Recital Hall. Contact Music, (270) 745-3751.

Saturday, October 20

• 8 a.m.: Head for The Hill open house event. Diddle Arena. Contact Admissions, (270) 745-2551.
• 8 a.m.: Football Tailgating Areas Open. Various locations. 2018 tailgating map. Contact Campus and Community Events, (270) 745-2497.
• 9:30 a.m.: Fall Super Saturdays. Various campus locations. Continues Saturdays through Nov. 10. Contact Gifted Studies, (270) 745-6323.
• 10 a.m.: Presentation: Fabulous Fall Inspirations: Creative Ideas for your Autumn Home and Garden by Rickman Freeman, Horticulturist, Baker Arboretum. Downing Museum, 4801 Morgantown Road. Contact Baker Arboretum, (270) 842-7415.
• 3 p.m.: Children’s Theatre Series: Neverland. Gordon Wilson Hall Lab Theatre. Admission is $6; $3 for 12 and under. Contact Theatre and Dance, (270) 745-5845.
• 4 p.m.: WKU Alumni Tailgate & Celebrate. WKU South Lawn. Contact Alumni, (270) 745-2586.
• 6:30 p.m.: WKU Football vs. Old Dominion. Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium. Contact Athletic Communications, (270) 745-4298.

Sunday, October 21

• 1 p.m.: Carden International Circus. L.D. Brown Agricultural Exposition Center. Order tickets online. Contact Ag Expo Center, (270) 745-3976.
• 2 p.m.: Hardin Planetarium Show: Lives of the Stars. Hardin Planetarium. Contact Planetarium, (270) 745-4044.
• 3 p.m.: Children’s Theatre Series: Neverland. Gordon Wilson Hall Lab Theatre. Admission is $6; $3 for 12 and under. Contact Theatre and Dance, (270) 745-5845.
• 3 p.m.: WKU Choral Concert. Van Meter Hall. Admission is $5; $3 for students. Contact Music, (270) 745-3751.
• 5 p.m.: Carden International Circus. L.D. Brown Agricultural Exposition Center. Order tickets online. Contact Ag Expo Center, (270) 745-3976.
• 5:30 p.m.: WKU Horn Day. Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center Recital Hall. Contact Music, (270) 745-3751.

Monday, October 22

• 5 p.m.: Artist and Collector Forum, featuring Charles Brindley and a panel of collectors. Kentucky Museum’s Kentucky Room. Part of Salient Features exhibit. Free admission. Contact Kentucky Museum, (270) 745-2592.
• 6 p.m.: KET Documentary Screening: Robert Penn Warren: A Vision. Van Meter Hall. Free admission, but reservations required. 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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