The newsletter for the WKU community
December 2, 2020
SKyTeach provides hands-on experience
Anthony Cabrera, a sophomore from Trenton, is pursuing dual majors in science and math education. He has big plans to change the world through a career in teaching.

As Cabrera finished up high school in Trenton, he started mapping out his plans for the future. Because he wanted to go to a university that could fully prepare him for a career in education, he decided to pursue his bachelor’s degree at WKU. “I wanted to go somewhere that produces the best teachers,” he said.

Cabrera said the opportunity to participate in applied learning through the SKyTeach program at WKU has made a substantial impact on his college career. “The SKyTeach p­rogram is wonderful. I don’t just read theory out of a textbook; I actually get the experience of going into a classroom to observe and teach,” he said.
Graduate students address national issue
As students in WKU’s Industrial/Organizational Psychology master’s program train for careers in human resources and organizational development and effectiveness, they’ve spent their first semester tackling a nationwide issue – social justice and law enforcement.

“One of things we do in our program is try to give students applied projects to take the skills and knowledge they’re learning in class and apply that to a practical context,” said Dr. Katrina Burch, assistant professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences.

The six students in her PSYS 570 – Job Analysis and Compensation course have been assessing how job analysis can inform the recruitment and selection of law enforcement in addressing systemic racism. The students have conducted interviews with members of police departments at WKU, Bowling Green, Lexington and Nashville. They will be presenting a report to participating agencies this afternoon.
Minnesota group to implement Bingocize®
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the Minnesota State Department of Human Services awarded Monarch Healthcare Management a 3-year, Civil Money Penalty grant to purchase a license to implement Bingocize® in 30 Certified Nursing Facilities across the state of Minnesota. 
CLIMBING HIGHER
Two members of WKU’s Kentucky Archaeological Survey are co-editors of a new book on Ohio Valley archaeology, Falls of the Ohio River: Archaeology of Native American Settlement. Learn More
WKU senior gains confidence through student organizations
When searching for a student who embodies the WKU spirit, look no further than Nyla Rogers, a senior from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, majoring in criminology and Chinese. Rogers is an active presence all over campus. She serves as chapter president of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc., where she has managed, planned and created events to serve the community. “Being a part of this organization has taught me how to be more confident in myself and what I have to offer to the world,” Rogers said.
Spotlight: Last Chance to Dance
Students in the Department of Theatre & Dance’s Choreography II class will present their works in the informal showcase Last Chance to Dance at 7 p.m. Dec. 11-12. The performance will be offered through a virtual platform and will represent a variety of different dance genres.
Math faculty member presents talk to international group
Dr. Ozkan Ozer, Assistant Professor of Mathematics, presented a one-hour seminar talk Tuesday to an international mathematics organization.
Talisman Issue 9
The Talisman, WKU’s student-produced life and culture magazine, launched its fall 2020 magazine today in a new digital format. With a theme of Metamorphosis, Talisman Issue 9 looks at what around us has transformed, for better and for worse, in recent times.
WKU Week in Photos
Check out this week’s installment of WKU Week in Photos by Clinton Lewis and Bryan Lemon of WKU's Division of Communications and Marketing.
Parking & Transit Advisory
WKU Parking & Transportation has announced parking and transit changes for the end of the fall semester (through Dec. 11) and Winter Term (Dec. 14-Jan. 18).
Hilltoppers Who Help
Tanner Wilson of Owensboro is a full-time Speech-Language Pathologist for Daviess County Public Schools, where she assesses, diagnoses and treats speech, language and communication disorders in children. She also works part-time for John Thompson Speech Pathology, LLC, where she provides in-home treatment for pediatric clients. She says several aspects of her job changed during the COVID-19 crisis. More: Submit a Hilltoppers Who Help nomination
View from the Hill
A WKU junior from Portland, Tennessee, is counting his blessings this Thanksgiving. A sledding accident in 2015 drastically altered his life. But he refuses to let it define him. WKU’s Amy Bingham has his inspiring story in this week’s View from the Hill.
Athletics
December
4
Friday
WinterDance 2020

The WKU Dance Program will present WinterDance 2020: A Digital Showcase at 7 p.m. Friday. The production also will be presented at 7 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Learn More
December
10
Thursday
Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate's December meeting will begin at 3:45 p.m. Dec. 10. Learn More
December
12
Saturday
Residence Halls Close

WKU residence halls will close for winter break at 10 a.m. Dec. 12. Hilltopper, Northeast and Rodes-Harlin halls will remain open. Learn More
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