WKU News

Welcome to Today@WKU, the daily newsletter from WKU Public Affairs, for March 4, 2019.

A cool start to spring break on the WKU campus. For updates, follow @WKUweather

WKU News

• WKU Board of Regents approves tuition, fees for 2019-20: The WKU Board of Regents on Friday approved tuition and mandatory fees for 2019-20.
• High school journalists honored at 39th annual ceremony: High school journalists from Kentucky, Tennessee and Indiana were recognized during the 39th annual Mark of Excellence awards ceremony March 1 at WKU. Hosted by the School of Journalism & Broadcasting, the awards honor work produced by high school broadcast outlets and news publications. Students from 23 high school news outlets entered the 2019 contest.
• WKU students participating in Student Activities' alternative break trips: About 20 WKU students are participating this week in alternative spring break trips organized by the Department of Student Activities.
• Library Special Collections presents "Mary Todd Lincoln: First Lady of Controversy”: In honor of Women’s History Month, WKU’s Library Special Collections presents “Mary Todd Lincoln: First Lady of Controversy” at 3 p.m. March 17 in the Kentucky Building. Gwen Thompson, director of the Mary Todd Lincoln House, will be the guest speaker.
• 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

WKU Sports

• Men’s basketball: Hilltoppers' Hot Outside Shooting Sparks 76-71 Win Over Southern Miss: WKU Hilltopper Basketball made 11 3-pointers on Sunday, including 8 of 12 in the second half, to secure a 76-71 home victory over Southern Miss at E.A. Diddle Arena. Next: WKU (18-12 overall, 11-6 Conference USA) vs. UTSA at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.
• Women’s golf: Lady Toppers Begin Florida Swing at UNF Collegiate: WKU Lady Topper Golf will spend the next couple of weeks in warmer Florida weather, starting this week at North Florida's UNF Collegiate. The Lady Toppers will be 1 of 17 programs competing in a large field at the par-72, 5,926-yard Jacksonville Golf and Country Club.
• Men’s golf: Hilltoppers Continue Spring Slate at ECU Intercollegiate: WKU Hilltopper Golf has a quick turnaround back into competition this week at East Carolina's ECU Intercollegiate. The Hilltoppers will be 1 of 12 programs competing today and Tuesday at the par-72, 6,755-yard Brook Valley Country Club. Teams will play 36 holes Monday beginning at 6:30 a.m. CT, with the final round slated for Tuesday. More: Metts Inks Junior-College Transfer Jack Poole
• Women’s basketball: WKU Gets Win No. 1,000 in 71-66 Victory at North Texas: For the second straight game, WKU rallied from a halftime deficit and won in a thriller, taking down North Texas, 71-66, inside The Super Pit on Saturday evening for the 1,000th win in program history, becoming only the 11th NCAA Division I women's basketball program to accomplish that feat. Next: WKU vs. Middle Tennessee at 6 p.m. Thursday.
• Softball: Hilltopper Pitchers Dominate in Circle as Win Streak Grows to Eight: A combined one-hit shutout by Shelby Nunn and Kelsey Aikey was followed up with a career-high 17-strikeout gem off the arm of Kennedy Sullivan as WKU Softball picked up two more wins from the Samford Invitational. The day's first contest saw WKU win 4-0 over Jackson State (2-19) before the Hilltoppers took care of weekend host Samford (6-15), 8-1. Two wins extended the Red and White's win streak to eight straight while the squad improved to 13-2 on the 2019 campaign. Next: WKU will be back in action next weekend from Kennesaw, Ga., where the Hilltoppers will compete in the Bobbie Bailey Memorial Tournament.
• Baseball: Sanford Homers Twice in Losses to ULM, Tennessee: WKU Baseball fell twice on Saturday in the Cox Diamond Invitational, by a score of 4-3 to Louisiana Monroe in Game 1 and a 6-3 final in Game 2 against Tennessee in a scheduled seven-inning contest. Next: WKU at Eastern Kentucky at 3 p.m. Tuesday.
• Tennis: Lady Toppers Sweep UAPB for Two-Win Weekend: WKU Tennis recorded its second win on the weekend and the season after defeating University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff 7-0 on Saturday evening. This match marks the first time the Lady Toppers swept an opponent 7-0 since sweeping Butler on March 18, 2017. Next: WKU (2-10, 0-2 Conference USA) will take on Wright State and Dayton next weekend.
• Football: Hilltoppers Add Quarterback Ty Storey to 2019 Roster: Head football coach Tyson Helton announced the addition of former Arkansas quarterback Ty Storey (Charleston, Ark.) to the Hilltopper football program on Friday. "We are excited to add Ty to our team," Helton said. "His experience as a starting quarterback in the Southeastern Conference adds a veteran presence to our roster, and we are looking forward to continuing his development at the position this upcoming season."

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

WKU in the News

• WKU students teach young girls about science and engineering: Students at WKU are partnering with Lost River Cave Elementary school to teach young girls about science and engineering. The 6-week long program was launched by the WKU’s Girls in Science and Engineering club.

More: Check out WKU in the News page.

WKU Alumni

• WKU Alumni Association unveils Employer Wall of Honor: With 115,000 members of the WKU alumni family living all across the globe, Hilltoppers are finding career success in every state and in many countries around the world. To honor these degrees at work, the WKU Alumni Association created an Employer Wall on the second floor of the Augenstein Alumni Center with a display that features the logos of many key employers of 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 (through 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: Ali (March 11-May 3). Jody Richards Hall Gallery. Contact Tim Broekema, (270) 745-3005.

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.

Tuesday, March 5

• WKU Spring Break. No classes. Offices open.
• 8 a.m.: Educators Rising State Conference. Knicely Conference Center. Contact Kathy Collins, (502) 564-1479.
• 6 p.m.: High School Basketball: Girls’ Fourth Region Tournament Championship. Diddle Arena. Contact Campus and Community Events, (270) 745-2497.
• 7 p.m.: Hardin Planetarium Show: Starry Tales for a Winter Night. Hardin Planetarium. Contact Planetarium, (270) 745-4044.

Wednesday, March 6

• WKU Spring Break. No classes. Offices open.
• 8 a.m.: Educators Rising State Conference. Knicely Conference Center. Contact Kathy Collins, (502) 564-1479.
• 6:30 p.m.: Hilltopper Basketball vs. UTSA. 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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