WKU News

Welcome to Today@WKU, the daily newsletter from WKU Public Affairs, for February 8, 2019.

After record-breaking warm temperatures Thursday, it is back to cooler conditions today at WKU. For updates, follow @WKUweather

WKU News

• English Department honors winners in Second Annual Essay Contest: The WKU English Department honored nine winners in its Second Annual Essay Contest at a reception on Wednesday (Feb. 6).
• New Exhibits and Workshops coming to Kentucky Museum: The Kentucky Museum has several exhibitions opening in Spring 2019.
• WKU Board of Regents to hold committee meetings today: The WKU Board of Regents will hold committee meetings today (Feb. 8) in the Martin Regents Room, Jody Richards Hall, beginning at 9 a.m.
• Lone Star Rodeo returns to WKU's Ag Expo Center this weekend: The Lone Star Rodeo Company will make its 2019 visit to WKU’s L.D. Brown Agricultural Exposition Center for four shows this weekend -- 8 p.m. Feb. 8; 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Feb. 9; and 2 p.m. Feb. 10.
• 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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Campus Announcements

• Introducing 'Behind the Research': The Potter College Dean’s Council of Students (DCS) will host a new lecture series called Behind the Research (BTR). While most lectures around campus present research or creative projects, the goal of this series is to tell the stories behind the making of research. The first professor to present at BTR is Dr. Blair Thompson of the Communication Department and the Interim Director of Teacher Education. Dr. Thompson’s talk will begin at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday (Feb. 12) in FAC 156 (next to the Potter College Academic Commons).

WKU Sports

• Men’s basketball: Hilltoppers Seize 92-85 Win at Rice in Double OT: It took all the Hilltoppers had to get the win Thursday night. WKU Hilltopper Basketball held Rice scoreless for more than seven minutes late in regulation, then made clutch plays in the extra periods for a 92-85 road victory in double overtime. Next: WKU at North Texas at 5 p.m. Saturday.
• Women’s basketball: WKU Falls 68-46 Against C-USA Leader Rice: Whitney Creech scored 12 points to match her season-high, but WKU dropped a hard-fought 68-46 decision against Rice inside E.A. Diddle Arena on Thursday evening. The Owls (19-3, 10-0 C-USA) remain unbeaten in C-USA play atop the leaderboard, while WKU (14-10, 8-2) lost for just the second time in its last 10 outings. Next: WKU vs. North Texas at 2 p.m. Saturday.
• Baseball: WKU 2019 Media Day: With only eight days remaining before first pitch of the 2019 WKU Baseball season against Northern Kentucky, head coach John Pawlowski along with Ray Zuberer III, Kevin Lambert and Davis Sims spoke at Nick Denes Field at the Hilltoppers' media day.
• Softball: Tops Head South to Open Season at Sand Dollar Classic: WKU Softball is set to open the 2019 season this weekend in Gulf Shores, Ala., at the Sand Dollar Classic. Five games are on the slate for the Hilltoppers as the squad will play doubleheaders today and Saturday before taking the field for the final time on Sunday.
• Track & Field: WKU Headed for Music City Challenge to Close Regular-Season Slate: WKU Track and Field will make its second trip of the indoor season to Nashville, Tenn., for the Vanderbilt-hosted Music City Challenge today and Saturday. Action from the Commodores' Multipurpose Facility will feature a total of 25 teams.
• Tennis: Weekend Trip to Texas Slated for Lady Toppers: WKU Tennis heads to the Lone Star State this weekend to compete in two away matches. The Lady Toppers will play at UT Arlington today followed by a midday matchup at Conference USA opponent North Texas 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: For updates on WKU Athletics, follow @WKUSports on Twitter or WKU Athletics on Facebook.

WKU in the News

• WKU baton twirler named finalist in national social media challenge: The WKU Big Red Marching Band is known for playing at all of the university’s major sporting events, but mainly football and basketball games. One member of the band, who doesn’t even play an instrument, is a finalist for a national social media award, and it all started with a video posted to Instagram.

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;  Even Coverlets Get the Blues; Jacqui Lubbers: A Legacy in Weaving; 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. Through April 6. Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center Gallery. Part of International Year of Cuba. Contact Miwon Choe, (270) 745-7052.
• Photo Exhibit: Mount Sterling: Gateway to the Heart. Through March 1. Jody Richards Hall Gallery. Contact Tim Broekema, (270) 745-3005.
• Black History Month Exhibit at Cynthia and George Nichols III Intercultural Student Engagement Center. Through February. Downing Student Union, room 2041. Contact Angie Link, (270) 745-5066.

Friday, February 8

• 9 a.m.: Board of Regents Committee Meetings. Martin Regents Room, Jody Richards Hall. Contact Bob Skipper, (270) 745-4295.
• 9 a.m.: Nantucket Lightship Basket Making Workshop. Kentucky Museum. Through Feb. 9. Contact Lynne Ferguson, (270) 745-2594.
• 8 p.m.: The Dance Project 2019. Gordon Wilson Hall Lab Theatre. Admission is $7. Contact Theatre and Dance, (270) 745-5845.
• 8 p.m.: Lone Star Rodeo. L.D. Brown Agricultural Exposition Center. Reserved seats $22; general admission $17. Contact Lone Star Rodeo Company, (270) 269-6000.

Saturday, February 9

• 9 a.m.: College of Health and Human Services Preview Day. Downing Student Union. Contact CHHS, (270) 745-2425.
• 9 a.m.: Nantucket Lightship Basket Making Workshop. Kentucky Museum. Contact Lynne Ferguson, (270) 745-2594.
• 9:30 a.m.: Winter Super Saturdays. Various campus locations. Continues each Saturday in February. Contact Gifted Studies, (270) 745-6323.
• 9:40 a.m.: Greek Leadership Symposium. Downing Student Union. Contact Andrew Rash, (270) 745-2484.
• 2 p.m.: Lady Topper Basketball vs. North Texas. Diddle Arena. Contact Athletic Communications, (270) 745-4298.
• 2 p.m.: Lone Star Rodeo. L.D. Brown Agricultural Exposition Center. Reserved seats $22; general admission $17. Contact Lone Star Rodeo Company, (270) 269-6000.
• 3 p.m.: The Dance Project 2019. Gordon Wilson Hall Lab Theatre. Admission is $7. Contact Theatre and Dance, (270) 745-5845.
• 8 p.m.: Lone Star Rodeo. L.D. Brown Agricultural Exposition Center. Reserved seats $22; general admission $17. Contact Lone Star Rodeo Company, (270) 269-6000.
• 8 p.m.: The Dance Project 2019. Gordon Wilson Hall Lab Theatre. Admission is $7. Contact Theatre and Dance, (270) 745-5845.

Sunday, February 10

• 2 p.m.: Hardin Planetarium Show: Phantom of the Universe. Hardin Planetarium. Contact Planetarium, (270) 745-4044.
• 2 p.m.: Lone Star Rodeo. L.D. Brown Agricultural Exposition Center. Reserved seats $22; general admission $17. Contact Lone Star Rodeo Company, (270) 269-6000.
• 3 p.m.: The Dance Project 2019. Gordon Wilson Hall Lab Theatre. Admission is $7. Contact Theatre and Dance, (270) 745-5845.
• 3 p.m.: Faculty Chamber Recital. Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center Recital Hall. Contact Music, (270) 745-3751.

Tuesday, February 12

• 5:30 p.m.: WKU Student Funshop: Woven Valentine Heart. Kentucky Museum, Classroom II. Pre-registration required. Contact Lynne Ferguson, (270) 745-2594.
• 7 p.m.: Hardin Planetarium Show: Phantom of the Universe. Hardin Planetarium. Contact Planetarium, (270) 745-4044.
• 7 p.m.: Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers: The Blood is at the Doorstep. Capitol Arts Center, 416 E. Main St. Contact Cultural Enhancement, (270) 745-4375.

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

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