WKU News

Welcome to Today@WKU, the daily newsletter from WKU Public Affairs, for March 1, 2019.

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WKU News

• The WKU Commons at Helm Library taking shape: A collaboration with Aramark/Restaurant Group and University Libraries is leading to the creation of a reinvented space in WKU’s Helm Library. The University released conceptual drawings for The WKU Commons at Helm Library on Thursday afternoon and the final schematic design will be presented this morning to the Board of Regents. The $35 million project will transform the Helm Library into a place where WKU students, faculty and staff can eat, meet, study and collaborate. More: View from the Hill
• WKU Habitat for Humanity Campus Chapter to spend spring break in North Carolina: Members of the WKU Habitat for Humanity Campus Chapter will be spending their spring break in Taylorsville, North Carolina. The WKU group will be working on projects with Alexander County Habitat for Humanity next week (March 3-9) as part of Habitat’s efforts to eliminate substandard housing.
• 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

• Spring Break 2019 Parking and Transit: Intersession services will be in effect during Spring Break Week (March 4-8). More: Intersession Parking Map; Parking Lot Lighting during Spring Break; Fourth Region Basketball Parking Advisory
• Board of Regents to conduct quarterly meeting today: The WKU Board of Regents will conduct its quarterly meeting today (March 1), beginning at 8:30 a.m. CT in the Martin Regents Room of Jody Richards Hall.

WKU Sports

• Men’s basketball: Hilltoppers Rally in Second Half for 73-67 Road Win at UAB: WKU Hilltopper Basketball headed into March on a positive note, rallying for a gutsy 73-67 road win at UAB on Thursday. The Hilltoppers (17-12 overall, 10-6 Conference USA) trailed 36-31 at halftime, but came to life in the last 10 minutes of the game. Next: WKU vs. Southern Miss at 2 p.m. Sunday at Diddle Arena; event parking
• Softball: Hilltoppers Looking to Continue Hot Streak at Samford: WKU Softball is headed for the three-day Samford Invitational in Birmingham, Ala., today through Sunday, where the squad will face off against Evansville, Jackson State, Houston Baptist and Samford. Riding a five-game win streak and off to the best start in program history at 10-2, the Hilltoppers will look to continue to build on their impressive non-conference tear.
• Baseball: Toppers Up Against Tough Opponents in Cox Diamond Invitational: WKU Baseball travels to the Gulf Coast for three neutral-site games in the Cox Diamond Invitational at Blue Wahoos Stadium. The Hilltoppers will face off against North Florida, Louisiana Monroe and Tennessee; first pitch times will be today at 6 p.m., Saturday at 11 a.m. and Sunday at 11 a.m.
• Tennis: Weekend in Nashville Up Next For Lady Toppers: WKU Tennis is scheduled for a weekend trip to Nashville, Tenn., as the Lady Toppers take on Tennessee State and Arkansas-Pine Bluff. WKU will play the Tigers today at noon followed by a match-up against the Golden Lions on Saturday at 5 p.m.

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

WKU in the News

• Bassey nominated for Conference USA Player of the Year: WKU center Charles Bassey earned nominations for C-USA Player of the Year, Freshman of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year.

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; US Bank Celebration of the Arts (March 2-April 5); Arte Cubano (March 9-May 28); plus other gallery and on-campus exhibits. (Museum hours/visitor information) 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); Ali (March 11-May 3). Jody Richards Hall Gallery. Contact Tim Broekema, (270) 745-3005.

Friday, March 1

• High School Basketball: Boys’ Fourth Region Tournament. Diddle Arena. Semifinal games at 6 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. Contact Campus and Community Events, (270) 745-2497.
• 8:30 a.m.: Board of Regents Meeting. Martin Regents Room, Jody Richards Hall. Contact Bob Skipper, (270) 745-4295.
• 8:30 a.m.: Middle School Honors Band Clinic. Van Meter Hall. Contact Music, (270) 745-3751.
• 9 a.m.: SOKY Book Fest Used Book Sale. Warren County Public Library’s Bob Kirby Branch, 175 Iron Skillet Court. Through March 3. Contact Jennifer Wilson, (270) 745-6977.
• 9:30 a.m.: Mark of Excellence Awards. Jody Richards Hall Auditorium. Contact Sam Oldenburg, (270) 745-3055.
• 6 p.m.: US Bank Celebration of the Arts Opening Reception. Kentucky Museum. Contact Kentucky Museum, (270) 745-2592.
• 6 p.m.: Residence Halls Close for Spring Break. (Halls reopen at noon March 10.) Note: Barnes-Campbell, Hilltopper and Northeast halls remain open. Contact Housing, (270) 745-4359.

Saturday, March 2

• 9 a.m.: SOKY Book Fest Used Book Sale. Warren County Public Library’s Bob Kirby Branch, 175 Iron Skillet Court. Through March 3. Contact Jennifer Wilson, (270) 745-6977.
• 11 a.m.: Southern Kentucky Team Penning. L.D. Brown Agricultural Exposition Center. Contact Ag Expo Center, (270) 745-3976.
• 6 p.m.: High School Basketball: Boys’ Fourth Region Tournament Championship. Diddle Arena. Contact Campus and Community Events, (270) 745-2497.

Sunday, March 3

• 1 p.m.: SOKY Book Fest Used Book Sale. Warren County Public Library’s Bob Kirby Branch, 175 Iron Skillet Court. Contact Jennifer Wilson, (270) 745-6977.
• 2 p.m.: Hardin Planetarium Show: Starry Tales for a Winter Night. Hardin Planetarium. Contact Planetarium, (270) 745-4044.
• 2 p.m.: Hilltopper Basketball vs. Southern Miss. Diddle Arena. Contact Athletic Communications, (270) 745-4298.

Monday, March 4

• WKU Spring Break. No classes. Offices open.
• High School Basketball: Girls’ Fourth Region Tournament. Diddle Arena. Semifinals games at 6 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. Contact Campus and Community Events, (270) 745-2497.

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

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