WKU News

Welcome to Today@WKU, the daily newsletter from WKU Public Affairs, for January 28, 2019.

WKU News

• View from the Hill: Living Learning Community supports WKU business students: WKU’s strategic plan, “Climbing to Greater Heights,” is full of initiatives to increase retention, including expanding Living Learning Communities. WKU’s Amy Bingham finds out the advantages of living and learning together in the View from the Hill.
• WKU Fall 2018 Dean's/President's Lists: WKU has released the honors lists for the fall 2018 semester. Full-time undergraduate students with a semester grade-point average of 3.4 to 3.79 are named to the Dean’s List. Students with a GPA of 3.8 to 4.0 are named to the President’s List.
• 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: Lady Toppers Hold Off Fourth Quarter Louisiana Tech Rally for 81-76 Win: WKU led by as many as 21 points in the third quarter on Saturday afternoon before holding off a furious Louisiana Tech rally in the closing minutes for an 81-76 victory inside E.A. Diddle Arena. Dee Givens and Raneem Elgedawy each finished with 18 points for the Lady Toppers (12-9, 6-1 C-USA). Next: WKU at UTSA at 11 a.m. Thursday.
• Men’s basketball: Hilltoppers Conclude Flurry of Games with 62-50 Loss at Louisiana Tech: WKU Hilltopper Basketball once again built a halftime lead on the road Saturday, but couldn't hold on for a 62-50 loss at Louisiana Tech. Next: The Hilltoppers (11-10, 4-4 Conference USA) return home to face UTSA at 7 p.m. Thursday.
• Track & Field: Tops Rack Up Trio of Event Titles, 28 Top-10 Finishes at IU Relays: A trio of first-place finishes and 28 collective top-10 showings helped WKU Track and Field to another strong showing at this weekend's Indiana University Relays. The Hilltoppers saw Martin Owusu-Antwi and Ka'Ven Berry bring home titles while Myesha Nott claimed one for the Lady Toppers. Next: WKU at the Rod McCravy Memorial Invite on Friday and Saturday in Lexington.
• Tennis: Lady Tops Defeated by Govs at Austin Peay: WKU Tennis fell 7-0 in its match on Saturday to longtime rival Austin Peay at the Governors Tennis Center.  The Lady Toppers were led by junior Lisa Friess who notched six game victories during her singles match. Next: WKU at Belmont on 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: Fan voting open for All Century Team.

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

WKU in the News

• Hundreds show out to Iron Warrior Competition: The Mammoth Strength Challenge III, an event part of the Strong Man Corporation, brought men and women both together to compete at the WKU Ag Expo Center on Saturday afternoon. The day-long competition included deadlifting, overhead medley, a truck pull, stone carry and more.

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.
• Art Exhibit: The Island of My Love: The Faces and Stories of Cuba. Jan. 28-April 6. Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center Gallery. Part of International Year of Cuba. Contact Miwon Choe, (270) 745-7052.

Tuesday, January 29

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

Thursday, January 31

• 7 p.m.: Hardin Planetarium Show: Phantom of the Universe. Hardin Planetarium. Contact Planetarium, (270) 745-4044.
• 7 p.m.: Hilltopper Basketball vs. UTSA. Diddle Arena. Contact Athletic Communications, (270) 745-4298.

Saturday, February 2

• 9:30 a.m.: Winter Super Saturdays. Various campus locations. Continues each Saturday in February. Contact Gifted Studies, (270) 745-6323.
• 11 a.m.: Southern Kentucky Team Penning. L.D. Brown Agricultural Exposition Center. Contact Ag Expo Center, (270) 745-3976.
• 6 p.m.: Hilltopper Basketball vs. UTEP. 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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