WKU News

Welcome to Today@WKU, the daily newsletter from WKU Public Affairs, for January 7, 2019.

WKU News

• 166 published books and counting, Debbie Dadey loves writing children’s books: WKU graduate Debbie Dadey of Sevierville, Tenn., just published her most recent book, Fairy Chase, as part of her series “Mermaid Tales” published through Simon and Schuster. This is her 166th published book to date and she has two more scheduled to come out in the next two years.
• View from the Hill: WKU graduate drawn to career as book illustrator: A recent WKU graduate is combining her love of animals and art as she marches toward a career as a published illustrator. Emilie Gill of Allensville already has one book under her belt as WKU's Amy Bingham explains in the View from the Hill. More: Baton twirler living her dream with Big Red Marching Band; WKU students benefit from Qatar Debate Competition
• Winter Term Intersession Parking and Transit Changes: Here’s a reminder from WKU Parking & Transportation that intersession services are in effect during the Winter Term through Jan. 19.  More: Winter Term parking map
• 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

• Men’s basketball: Tops Can't Hold Large Early Lead in 69-66 Loss at Old Dominion: WKU Hilltopper Basketball opened Saturday's game with a 21-0 run, but Old Dominion battled back and dealt the Hilltoppers a 69-66 road loss. The Hilltoppers (8-7 overall, 1-1 Conference USA) held the Monarchs scoreless for more than seven minutes to open the game, but Old Dominion (11-4, 1-1) trimmed its deficit to seven by halftime and took control with a big run midway through the second half. Next: WKU at Marshall at 6 p.m. Saturday.
• Women’s basketball: Abdelgawad Paces Lady Toppers Past Old Dominion, 75-60: Reigning C-USA Freshman of the Week Meral Abdelgawad had another statement game with 22 points on Saturday afternoon as WKU knocked off conference foe Old Dominion, 75-60, inside E.A. Diddle Arena. Abdelgawad broke the 20-point barrier for the second time in her last three outings, knocking down eight of her 11 shots from the floor while also coming away with five rebounds, two assists and two steals. Next: WKU vs. Marshall at 2 p.m. Saturday.
• Baseball: Countdown to First Pitch - 100 Days of Hilltopper History: As WKU prepares for the 100th Season of Hilltopper Baseball, WKU Athletics is treating fans to unique moments and interesting history from Hilltopper Baseball, leading up to First Pitch at Nick Denes Field on February 15.

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

WKU Alumni

• Tap into the Hilltoppers@Work Virtual Career Community for weekly career support: National surveys like the Alumni Attitude Survey, our own surveys and our personal interactions with alumni have shown us the importance of providing career support. That’s why we created the Hilltoppers@Work Program with a comprehensive online Career Speaker Series. More: WKU Alumni Association hosts inaugural Hilltopper Connect event for students and alumni; Academic Career Development Center (ACDC) provides valuable services for alumni
• Upcoming WKU Alumni events: 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;  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); Highbrow; plus other gallery and on-campus exhibits. (Museum hours/visitor information) Call for Artists: US Bank Celebration of the Arts deadline for entries is Feb. 8. 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.
• International Year of Cuba: Various events during the 2018-19 academic year. Contact International Programs, (270) 745-5334.

Tuesday, January 8

• 7 p.m.: Hardin Planetarium Show: Phantom of the Universe. Hardin Planetarium. Contact Planetarium, (270) 745-4044.

Thursday, January 10

• 7 p.m.: Hardin Planetarium Show: Phantom of the Universe. 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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