The newsletter for the WKU community
August 21, 2019
Welcome Back!
Preparations for the fall 2019 semester are underway this week for faculty, staff and students. Here are photos by Clinton Lewis and Bryan Lemon from some of this week's activities; look for more as the "WKU Week in Photos" returns next week to WKU's Facebook page .
WKU's Class of 2023 is participating in M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan.
Members of the Class of 2023 moved in this week.
A picnic for faculty and staff was held after Monday's Convocation.
The Cynthia and George Nichols III Intercultural Student Engagement Center hosted a social event on Monday night.
The Big Red Marching Band is preparing for its 2019 show.
Welcome to campus.
CLIMBING HIGHER
Dr. Sanju Gupta , associate professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy , has received the 2019 Faculty Mentor Award from the Council of Undergraduate Research Physics and Astronomy Division. The award recognizes outstanding mentoring of undergraduate researchers in physics and astronomy disciplines. Dr. Gupta has established an outstanding record not only in teaching but also in STEM curriculum development and mentor-led nanotechnology research projects. She has mentored more than 20 undergraduate research students. Learn More
HAPPY BIRTHDAY STAR
Star, the WKU Counseling Center’s Animal Assisted Therapy Dog, is turning 4. In lieu of gifts for Star, you can join the celebration this year by donating items for the Bowling Green-Warren County Humane Society. ( The Humane Society wish list can be found online .) You can drop off items from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Aug. 29 at the Potter Hall fourth floor conference room or you can contact Betsy Pierce to have items picked up Aug. 27 or Aug. 28.
Class schedules & football game parking for Aug. 29
Check out an update from Provost Cheryl Stevens about class schedules and parking for the WKU Football season opener vs. Central Arkansas on Aug. 29.
Help with Topper Directions
If you would like to help with Topper Directions , slots are open Monday afternoon and any time Tuesday. Tents will be set up at several locations to provide students with bottled water, campus maps and directions during the first and second days of the 2019 fall semester.
Hardin Planetarium to present 'Autumn Sky' Aug. 25-Oct. 6
Finding Your Way Around the Autumn Sky , a highly interactive planetarium experience designed to help you find your way around the Autumn night skies, will be presented Aug. 25-Oct. 6 at WKU’s Hardin Planetarium . Show times are 2 p.m. Sunday, 7 p.m. Tuesday and 7 p.m. Thursday. Admission is free.
Spotlight: Hao Wang
Hao Wang came to WKU in the fall of 2014 to study Industrial Management. But shortly after making his way to the Hill, Wang was severely injured when he was hit by a car while riding his bike. Thanks to the help of staff in WKU’s International Center, Wang was able to return to the Hill in August 2015 with a change in major to Organizational Leadership. In May 2017, Wang graduated from WKU with a Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership. He is back home in China working as an English teacher.
WKU Commons webcam
Webcam images from exterior work at The WKU Commons at Helm Library are uploaded from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m.
August
21
Wednesday
M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan Activities

M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan activities for the Class of 2023 include Topper Traditions Night and Hilltoppers at Night. More Info
August
22
Thursday
Graduate School Open House & Reception

The Graduate School is hosting an open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Wetherby Administration Building, room 207. A Welcome Reception begins at 6 p.m. at Augenstein Alumni Center. More Info
August
22
Thursday
WKU Soccer Season Opener

The WKU Soccer team opens the 2019 regular season against Belmont at 7 p.m. at the WKU Soccer Complex. More Info
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