The newsletter for the WKU community
January 15, 2020
12 WKU students recognized by Gilman International Scholarship Program
WKU students recognized by the Bejamin A. Gilman International Scholarship were (first row from left) Bethel Aklilu, Caitlin Brock, Megan Cole, Gabe Feinn; (second row from left) Tino Garcia, Jazzlin Hamilton, Courtney Lyons; (third row from left) Oo Meh, Paige Peters, Fallon Russell, Zan Win. Not pictured: Sofia Kamali.
Twelve WKU students were recognized by the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship for study abroad in 2019. Eight WKU students, more than any other public university in Kentucky, were offered scholarships totaling $25,000, and an additional four were designated alternates. They were selected from nearly 5,000 applications for this cycle.

All of the students recognized in this application cycle worked with Lindsey Houchin, coordinator of international opportunities in the Office of Scholar Development at WKU , to prepare their applications and with advisors in the Office of Study Abroad and Global Learning to find the best study abroad program to fit their goals.
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CLIMBING HIGHER
The WKU English Department welcomed Dr. Alison Langdon as its Interim Department Head. Dr. Langdon has been at WKU since 2007 and has worked as the literature advisor and managing editor of The Ashen Egg . Dr. Rob Hale, former department head, is the new Associate Provost for Faculty and Academic Excellence in the Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. Learn More
Free admission increases Kentucky Museum attendance
The Kentucky Museum has finished its first full year of free admission. The result? During 2019, the Museum experienced a 45% increase in overall visitation. Free admission is supported by a grant from the E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation of Logan County.
Kimbrough featured at Lost River Sessions LIVE! Jan. 24
The next  Lost River Sessions LIVE! concert will begin at 7 p.m. Jan. 24  at the  Capitol Arts Center . Featured artists include accomplished singer-songwriter  Will Kimbrough  and Bowling Green’s own  Jamie Resch . Theatre doors open at 6:30 p.m. and  tickets  are $12.50 general admission and $10.50 for students.
Spotlight: Celebration of the Arts
Kentucky Museum invites professional and amateur artists to enter one work in the 2020 US Bank Celebration of the Arts competition by Feb. 7. Artists must be at least 18 years of age and reside in Kentucky within 65 miles of Bowling Green.
25th annual PRISM Concert Jan. 24 at Van Meter Hall
The WKU Department of Music will present its 25 th annual PRISM Concert at 8 p.m. Jan. 24 at Van Meter Hall. Tickets are $15 general admission and $8 for WKU students (with ID). Tickets will be available at the door or in advance at Music & Arts, 830 Fairview Ave., Bowling Green.
Student Success Summit Jan. 23
The 7th Annual Student Success Summit is scheduled for Jan. 23 at the Downing Student Union. To register, visit https://www.wku.edu/successsummit/summit-registration.php . The keynote speaker is Dr. Sybril Brown , award-winning professor and journalist. For information, contact academic.advising@wku.edu or call at (270) 745-5632.
View from the Hill
In the View from the Hill , WKU's Amy Bingham has more on the legacy of Dr. Barbara Burch , a former WKU Provost whose leadership and mentorship impacted the campus community for more than two decades.
WKU Surplus Auction
WKU's quarterly surplus auction begins online today and continues through Jan. 29. Items for sale include vehicles, computers, printers, conferencing equipment, metal filing cabinets, projectors and more.
Application deadline Feb. 15 for KYNETIC grant program
The Commonwealth Commercialization Center (C3) has announced an upcoming deadline for the Kentucky Network for Innovation and Commercialization (KYNETIC) grant program. KYNETIC supports product development projects addressing unmet needs that benefit human health or improve patient care. Pre-applications for the KYNETIC program are due Feb. 15. WKU innovators interested in submitting a pre-application to this program should contact proposal.development@wku.edu by Feb. 5.
January
16
Thursday
Hilltopper Basketball

Hilltopper Basketball will host Old Dominion at 7 p.m. at Diddle Arena. Event Parking Info
January
18
Saturday
Bridal Expo

The Southern Kentucky Bridal Expo will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at WKU's Knicely Conference Center. More Info
January
20
Monday
Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday

WKU will be closed for the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday.
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