The newsletter for the WKU community -- October 16, 2024

Dr. Lisa Genova, author and neuroscientist, visits WKU for Presidential Speaker Series

Dr. Lisa Genova, a #1 International and New York Times Bestselling Author and Neuroscientist, visited WKU on Tuesday as part of the WKU Presidential Speaker Series. Members of the campus community gathered at Van Meter Auditorium for Dr. Genova’s presentation, How We Remember and Why We Forget. Dr. Genova discussed the science of the human mind alongside strategies for improving one’s memory. As part of her visit to WKU, Dr. Genova met with students for a Q&A in Snell Hall and discussed neuroscience, memory, and her bestselling novels. In her novels, Dr. Genova writes stories that are equally inspired by neuroscience and the human spirit. Her debut novel, Still Alice, was adapted into a film starring Julianne Moore. Moore won the 2015 Best Actress Oscar for her role as Alice Howland.

The WKU Presidential Speaker Series brings influential voices from diverse fields of study to campus as a complement to students’ classroom experiences. Learn more about the series.

WKU hosts second Presidential Speaker Series with Dr. Lisa Genova

Acclaimed author and neuroscientist speaks at WKU

Kappa Delta 2024 Shenanigans raises money for local organization

Topper Tuesday: Bat Out Breast Cancer

WKU Forensics took first in sweepstakes at the first Online Asynchronous Tournament Series of the 2024-2025 season. Team members also participated in the DeMougeot Debates, hosted by the University of North Texas; the Owen L. Coon Debate, hosted by Northwestern University; and the JW Patterson Debates hosted by the University of Kentucky. Learn More

Faculty Recital Tonight

The Department of Music will present A Recital Honoring the WKU Sisterhood and Women Composers, featuring Music faculty and guests, at 7 tonight at the Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center Recital Hall, room 189. Admission is free. More: Music Department Events; Music Department on Facebook

Next Stage Series Oct. 28-29

The Next Stage Series, one-act plays directed by students in WKU’s Department of Theatre & Dance, will present The Complete History of Theatre (abridged) and Always Plenty of Light at the Starlight All Night Diner at 7:30 p.m. October 28-29 at the Gordon Wilson Hall Lab Theatre. Tickets are $8.

WKU Week in Photos

From foggy fall mornings to nights under the lights in Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium, take a look at life on the Hill in the latest WKU Week in Photos from Clinton Lewis, Carol Coronado and Mary Bidwell, WKU Communications & Marketing.

Pregame concert Oct. 30

Here's a reminder that WKU will host a free pregame concert by Flo Rida on Wednesday, October 30, prior to WKU's football game vs. Kennesaw State. The concert will begin at 5 p.m. on WKU South Lawn; the game will kick off at 6:30 p.m. at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium.

WKU Football Heads To Sam Houston For Big Weekday CUSA Matchup; Gameday Guide; Tyson Helton Weekly Press Conference; Carneiro Named CUSA Special Teams Player Of The Week; Hilltoppers Stay Undefeated At Home With 44-17 Win Over UTEP

Tops Live Coaches Show Returns Monday, October 21

Lady Topper Basketball to Host Second Annual Top'r Treat

WKU Soccer Drops 2-0 Decision at Middle Tennessee

WKU Volleyball Closes Out Weekend With Five-Set Win Over FIU; Cox and Bauer Named CUSA Players of the Week

Blanco, Hermanova Wrap Up Play In ITA Ohio Valley Regionals

McHenry, Marshall Named Preseason All-CUSA; Tops Picked To Finish Second

Mead Named to Preseason All-CUSA Team

Basketball Single Game Tickets On Sale Now