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Dear Colleagues,
Welcome back to campus! I hope each of you had an opportunity to recharge this summer and spend time with those who matter most to you. As we prepare to welcome students back for the start of another academic year, I also want to extend my sincere appreciation to the many faculty and staff members who remained on campus throughout the summer months. Your dedication and hard work behind the scenes prepared our campus to welcome thousands of students and ensure they have an exceptional experience from their very first day.
This semester is particularly meaningful as we begin WKU’s 120th year. While much has changed since 1906, our dedication to student success remains as strong as ever, and I look forward to reaffirming that commitment alongside you throughout this historic year.
Thank you to everyone who joined me at Convocation. It was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate all that we accomplished together during the previous academic year. If you were unable to attend, I encourage you to read the Convocation address and watch the media briefing that followed here.
Our campus community will officially kick off the semester at Topper Fest this Friday, August 21, beginning at 5:30 p.m. on South Lawn. I hope you will join us for an evening featuring live music from FUTURELUXE, food from local food trucks and Aramark, games, student athlete autograph sessions, giveaways and a fireworks show at dusk. Faculty and staff can receive two complimentary drink coupons by presenting their WKU ID.
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