WKU News

Welcome to Today@WKU, the daily newsletter from WKU Public Affairs, for January 22, 2019.

After a cold and wintry weekend, temperatures expected to warm into the 40s today at WKU. For forecast updates, follow @WKUweather

WKU News

• From marketing executive to salon owner, one WKU alumnus has this investing thing “nailed” down: For the past 18 years, Chris Conlee of Franklin, Tenn., has led marketing for global and national brands as well as specialized in direct consumer campaigns. “I started with direct mail and in-store marketing for banks,” said Conlee. “I moved to data analytics marketing that involved using customer data to target marketing campaigns based on consumer insights. For the last six years I have been leading operations for an internet marketing agency that specializes in marketing for consumer franchise businesses. While working in the industry, I came across a new brand that I wanted to invest in.” That brand is called PROSE. It’s a consumer health and beauty brand that focuses on hand and foot care.
• Amy Milliken: Small-Town Girl Turned Hometown Hero: In 2004, Amy Milliken was sworn in as the first female County Attorney in Warren County. She has served people of Warren County for the past 14 years and she said she doesn’t plan to quit anytime soon. “It means the world to me,” she added. “I strive every day to do a good job for the people of Warren County.”
• International Year of Cuba continues: Check out a list of highlights as WKU’s International Year of Cuba continues during the spring semester.
• Spring 2019 Parking and Transportation: Spring semester classes begin today. Normal parking regulations and full transit services resumed this morning.
• 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: Hilltoppers Storm Past Marshall in Final Minutes for 68-59 Win: It wasn't pretty, but WKU Hilltopper Basketball's comeback win sure was sweet Monday night. The Hilltoppers (10-9, 3-3 Conference USA) scored 14 unanswered points late in the second half to surge past Marshall, soaring to a 68-59 victory in front of 6,368 fans at E.A. Diddle Arena. Next: WKU at Southern Miss at 7 p.m. Thursday.
• Women’s basketball: Elgedawy, Abdelgawad Sweep C-USA Weekly Awards: After both had a strong week on WKU's Florida swing, Raneem Elgedawy and Meral Abdelgawad have been named the C-USA Player and Co-Freshman of the Week, respectively, as announced by the conference office on Monday afternoon. Next: WKU will return to E.A. Diddle Arena this week with a pair of matchups against Southern Miss (Thursday at 6 p.m.) and Louisiana Tech (Saturday at 2 p.m.).
• Football: Pair of Former Hilltoppers Set to Build on WKU's Super Bowl Legacy: With the Los Angeles Rams' 26-23 victory over the New Orleans Saints in Sunday's NFC Championship Game, a pair of former Hilltopper football stars, tight end Tyler Higbee and offensive tackle Darrell Williams, are headed to Super Bowl LIII.
• Track & Field: Hilltoppers Gain Valuable Experience Against Stout Vanderbilt Field: In WKU Track and Field's second meet of the 2019 campaign, the Hilltoppers continued to gain valuable experience against a stacked Vanderbilt Invitational field. The two-day meet saw the Red and White rack up seven top-10 finishes in the 25-team field – five of which were season-best marks for the squad. Next: WKU at IU Relays on Friday and Saturday.
• Tennis: WKU Falls to Kentucky in Spring Debut: Lady Topper Tennis opened its spring campaign on Friday at Kentucky. The 2018 NCAA Tournament contender proved to be too much for WKU as the Lady Toppers fell 6-0 at the Hilary J. Boone Tennis Center. Next: WKU at Austin Peay on Saturday.
• Volleyball: WKU Adds Xavier Transfer Nadia Dieudonne: WKU Volleyball head coach Travis Hudson has announced the addition of sophomore transfer Nadia Dieudonne to the squad. Dieudonne, a setter, played for Xavier the past two seasons and will be immediately eligible to take the court for the Red and White.
• 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: Fan voting open for All Century Team.

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

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.

Tuesday, January 22

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

Thursday, January 24

• 3 p.m.: WKU Honors Band Clinic Registration. Music Hall. Contact Music, (270) 745-3751.
• 5 p.m.: Live United Awards & Annual Meeting. Knicely Conference Center. Contact Mandy Hicks, (270) 843-3205.
• 6 p.m.: Lady Topper Basketball vs. Southern Miss. Diddle Arena. Contact Athletic Communications, (270) 745-4298.
• 7 p.m.: Hardin Planetarium Show: Phantom of the Universe. Hardin Planetarium. Contact Planetarium, (270) 745-4044.
• 7 p.m.: WKU Honors Band Clinic Welcome & Introduction Meeting. Van Meter Hall. Contact Music, (270) 745-3751.

Friday, January 25

• 8:30 a.m.: WKU Honors Band Clinic. Music Hall and other locations. Contact Music, (270) 745-3751.
• 8 p.m.: PRISM Concert. Van Meter Hall. Admission is $15; $8 for WKU students. Contact Music, (270) 745-3751.

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

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