WKU News

Welcome to Today@WKU, the daily newsletter from WKU Public Affairs, for January 11, 2019.

Legendary Lady Topper Basketball head coach Paul Sanderford has been selected as one of 12 finalists for the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame. Read more

WKU News

• Kentucky Museum to host Arte Cubano: From March 9 to May 28, the Kentucky Museum will host Arte Cubano, an exhibition celebrating Cuban contemporary art and diversity, as part of WKU’s International Year of Cuba. Arte Cubano highlights a universally agreed-upon characteristic of the island’s art: an incredible diversity.
• 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

• Women’s basketball: Sanderford Selected as 2019 Finalist for Women's Basketball Hall of Fame: Legendary Lady Topper Basketball head coach Paul Sanderford has been selected as one of 12 finalists for the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame. Sanderford, who served as the head coach of the Lady Toppers from 1982-83 until 1996-97, made three Final Four appearances at the helm of the program, including a national championship game appearance against Stanford to conclude the 1991-92 campaign. In total, Sanderford captured 365 victories and a .753 winning percentage across his 15 seasons as WKU's head coach.
• Football: Hilltoppers Announce Complete 2019 Schedule: Six home games and a game at Nissan Stadium in Nashville await first-year head coach Tyson Helton and the Hilltoppers on the 2019 WKU Football schedule, Conference USA announced on Thursday.
• Men’s basketball: WKU Travels to Huntington to Face Marshall in Rivalry Matchup: WKU Hilltopper Basketball finishes a three-game road swing to start Conference USA play at Marshall at 6 p.m. CT Saturday in Huntington, W.Va. The game will air on CBS Sports Network on Facebook Watch.
• Track & Field: WKU Headed for Gene Edmonds Open to Kick Off 2019 Slate: Following the 2018-19 season-opener back on Dec. 1, WKU Track and Field will kick off the new year with a trip to West Lafayette, Ind., for the Gene Edmonds Open on Saturday. The Purdue-hosted outing marks the first of four-straight weekends the Red and White will be in action.
• Baseball: WKU Adds Graduate Transfer Davis Sims to 2019 Roster: WKU Baseball has announced the addition of infielder Davis Sims to the roster. A graduate transfer from Murray State, Sims earned a bachelor's degree in finance. He will be immediately eligible for the 2019 season as a redshirt junior while he pursues a Master's in Business Administration.
• 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 in the News

• Bassey standing out among highly-rated freshman centers: Charles Bassey arrived at WKU in June with five stars alongside his name. As coach Rick Stansbury points out, that recruiting ranking doesn’t guarantee instant success. “That’s some expectations and that’s some upside,” Stansbury said Monday on his weekly radio show. “There are a lot of five-star guys that don’t do very good their freshman year in college. They get in and after a few years in college, they get into the NBA and become players. What I’m saying about Charles is that he’s progressed very well. He’s got great stats to back up a pretty good freshman campaign for him so far.”

More: Check out WKU in the News page.

WKU 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: Share your #RedTowelsAtWork photos; 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.

Saturday, January 12

• 9 a.m.: Warren County Antique Tractor & Engine Club Winter Show. L.D. Brown Agricultural Exposition Center. Admission is $5; age 12 and under free. Contact James Chaney, (270) 792-4392.
• 2 p.m.: Lady Topper Basketball vs. Marshall. Diddle Arena. Contact Athletic Communications, (270) 745-4298.

Sunday, January 13

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

Tuesday, January 15

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

Thursday, January 17

• 8 a.m.: Student Success Summit. Downing Student Union, third floor. Contact Christopher Jensen, (270) 745-5065.
• 3:45 p.m.: University Senate Meeting. Faculty House. Contact Academic Affairs, (270) 745-2296.
• 7 p.m.: Hardin Planetarium Show: Phantom of the Universe. Hardin Planetarium. Contact Planetarium, (270) 745-4044.
• 7 p.m.: Hilltopper Basketball vs. FIU. Diddle Arena. 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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