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Record number of Gatton Academy students awarded NSLI-Y Scholarships
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Top row (from left); Tristan Clement, Bailey Knight, JaMaur Lyons, Lea Mitchell, Sarah Pedersen, Zane Polley; bottom row (from left): Emma Poole, Abrar Rahman, Madeline Springate, Ian Storrs, Anna Strunjas, Hazel Traw
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NSLI-Y scholarships are sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, offering full funding for the six-to-eight-week programs. Scholarships include a four-day orientation in Washington, D.C., or New York City, travel to and from the host countries, housing with host families, meals, and all activities and fees. NSLI-Y immerses participants in the cultural life of the host country, giving them formal and informal language practice and sparking a lifetime interest in foreign languages and cultures. The NSLI-Y program was launched in 2006 to promote critical language learning among American youth.
The Gatton Academy has three critical language tracks in Arabic, Mandarin Chinese and Russian called STEM + Critical Languages. Through these optional curricular tracks, students choose to pair progressively-rigorous critical language study each semester alongside the classic STEM curriculum offered to all Gatton Academy students.
This marks the ninth consecutive year that Gatton Academy students have received NSLI-Y scholarships.
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As part of its 30
th
anniversary,
WKU PBS
invited WKU students to create and submit commemorative logo designs. The first-place logo design winner is Reagan Fischer, a junior from Louisville, who was awarded a $750 scholarship. The 30
th
anniversary commemorative logo will be displayed throughout the year on WKU PBS’ television channel (24.1 or 917), digital platforms and promotional materials.
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Advisory: WKU South Lawn reserved for Saturday events
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WKU South Lawn will be reserved from 9 tonight through Saturday in support of the ROTC Hilltopper Challenge and the Red, White & Brew events. With
these events and several others scheduled
Saturday, Parking & Transportation advises to use caution if you will be on campus and allow extra time to reach your destination.
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Spotlight: WKU Surplus Auction
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WKU Surplus is conducting one of its quarterly online auctions. Anyone may view WKU’s items online through Monday (April 29). For information, contact Elizabeth Gafford, Coordinator of Resource Conservation, at (270) 745-6827.
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Revolution 91.7 hosting spring concert tonight
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WKU’s student radio station, Revolution 91.7, will present Mayhem, its annual spring concert, from 6 to 11 tonight on WKU South Lawn. This year's event will feature local bands Dan Luke & The Raid, Sugadaisy, Waco Bell, Full FrontalSauraus and The Rift. Admission is free; doors open at 5 p.m.
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For nearly three decades WKU’s concrete canoe team has been competing, often making it all the way to nationals. This year is no exception as WKU’s Amy Bingham explains in this week’s
View from the Hill
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Southern Kentucky Book Fest
SOKY Book Fest activities at Knicely Conference Center begin at 9 a.m. with Teen and Children's Day and Kentucky Writers Conference. The 21st annual SOKY Book Fest will be held 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday.
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Evening of Dance 45th Anniversary
WKU Dance Company will present
Evening of Dance
at 8 p.m. at the Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center's Russell Miller Theatre. Performances also are scheduled for 8 p.m. Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday and 8 p.m. Monday.
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WKU Choral Concert
My Spirit Sang All Day
, a concert featuring WKU Chorale, WKU Women's Chorus and WKU University Singers, will begin at 3 p.m. at Van Meter Hall. Admission is free; donations will be accepted.
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Bowling Green, KY 42101
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