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Dear Colleagues,
This weekend, we welcome thousands of guests to campus for Parent and Family weekend, an important opportunity that allows parents and families to connect with our university and see firsthand where their students are studying, living and growing. Family support remains a key factor in student retention and success, and the more included and engaged families feel, the better equipped they are to support their students. Parent and Family weekend strengthens our partnership with our students’ loved ones and enables them to participate in the unique WKU Experience.
Central to that experience is a robust academic foundation enriched by exciting, entertaining and informative opportunities beyond the classroom. As part of our commitment to providing thought-provoking engagement experiences for our campus community and beyond, last year I announced the Presidential Speaker Series and our inaugural speaker, renowned marine geologist Dr. Robert Ballard. This year, I am excited to announce the second installment of the Presidential Speaker Series featuring #1 International and New York Times bestselling author and neuroscientist Dr. Lisa Genova.
Dr. Genova holds a Ph.D. in Neuroscience from Harvard University and is the bestselling author of the novels Left Neglected, Love Anthony, Inside the O’Briens, Every Note Played and Still Alice, which was adapted into an Oscar-winning film starring Julianne Moore and Alec Baldwin. Dr. Genova’s keynote speech will explore the intricacies of our ability to remember, why we forget and what we can all do to protect our memories. I hope you will plan to join me at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 15, in Van Meter Auditorium as we welcome Dr. Genova to WKU. I also hope that you encourage your students to participate in this remarkable opportunity. More information about Dr. Genova and our evening together can be found here. (More: Dr. Lisa Genova to visit WKU for 2024 Presidential Speaker Series)
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