The newsletter for the WKU community |
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Welcome back, Hilltoppers! |
22 students earn Gilman Scholarship |
Twenty-two WKU students earned the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship for study abroad in the October 2023 application cycle, more than all of Kentucky's other colleges and universities combined.
The Gilman Scholarship broadens the student population that studies or interns abroad by supporting undergraduates who might not otherwise participate due to financial constraints. The 22 WKU recipients in this application cycle earned scholarships totaling $77,500 with an average award amount of $3,500.
The next Gilman Scholarship application cycle opens in mid-January and closes on March 7. Interested students are encouraged to connect with the Office of Scholar Development at WKU and the Office of Study Abroad and Global Learning throughout the winter and early spring semester.
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Gordon Ford College of Business and the Department of Management has renewed its alignment with the Human Resource Management program under the guidelines required by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) HR Curriculum Guidebook and Templates. Learn More
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Provost's Message: Deadline extended for new awards |
Dear Colleagues,
Deadline extended to close of business Feb. 15, 2024.
Last fall WKU created a new award to recognize the outstanding achievements and dedication of faculty members who consistently inspire and educate our students.
I am excited to announce two new awards that will enhance the visibility of effective and transformative teaching practices.
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Spotlight: #HeartsOnTheHill |
Did your love story begin on the Hill? If you and your spouse met at WKU and are still married today, submit your #HeartsOnTheHill story for a chance to be featured by WKU Alumni next month. |
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3 awarded FEA scholarships |
Three WKU students were awarded Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) scholarships for study abroad in the Fall 2023 application cycle. The recipients were offered scholarships for study abroad in Germany, South Korea, and Tanzania for the Winter 2023/24 and Spring 2024 terms. |
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Professor, research group recognized for their work |
In a significant leap toward multidisciplinary innovation, Professor Ahmet Ozkan Ozer and his dedicated research group have received dual recognition for their pioneering research. Their innovative model reduction technique, rooted in recently funded RCAP and KY NSF EPSCoR grants, has earned international accolades. |
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Department of Music to host 28th Annual PRISM Concert |
The WKU Department of Music will present the 28th Annual PRISM Concert at 8 p.m. January 26 at Van Meter Hall. The fast-paced concert features several bands and ensembles from the Department of Music. General admission is $15; reserved seating is $20. Tickets are available online.
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December/January Staff Star Award Recipients |
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The WKU Staff Senate recognized the Christopher Ware Staff Star Award recipients during its December and January meetings. The December 2023 recipients are Angie Alexieff, Office Associate, Communication Sciences & Disorders; Crystal G. Nuckols, Coordinator, Student Services & Outreach, WKU Glasgow; and Josiah S. Super, Specialist, School of Teacher Education. The January 2024 recipients are Julie Jones, Manager, LifeSkills Center for Child Welfare Education and Research; Allison Salmon, Supervisor, Circulation Desk, Department of Libraries; and Natalie Smith, Specialist, HRL Student Staff. More: Submit a Staff Star nomination
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Farmer Cultural Awareness Project opens January 26 |
The grand opening of a new exhibit at the Kentucky Museum, The Farmer Cultural Awareness Project, is being held on January 26 from 4-6 p.m., with remarks at 4:30 p.m. This exhibit provides the public with first-person accounts of the experiences and perspectives of farmers in their own communities by showcasing the cultural aspects of farming that individual farmers want the non-farming public to better understand.
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Celebration of the Arts 2024 |
Here's a reminder from the Kentucky Museum that entries are due by February 9 for the Abound Credit Union Celebration of the Arts. The juried exhibition is open to all residents 18 years of age or older, living in a Kentucky county which falls within a 65-mile radius of Bowling Green. More: Student scholarships available
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Check out the latest newsletter from the Office of the Registrar. The Spring 2024 issue includes guidance on the transition from iCAP to Degree Works, FERPA, procedures related to dropping for non-attendance, application for graduation, Grad Fair and Commencement information as well as noteworthy dates for the spring semester. |
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Welcome back, Hilltoppers. Here are some WKU News items you might have missed during Winter Break:
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Photo Exhibition
Horses. History. Hospitality. And the richness of the people, an exhibition of images and stories from the 2023 Mountain Workshops in Bourbon County, is on display through February 16 at the Jody Richards Hall gallery. Learn More
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Board of Regents
The WKU Board of Regents will conduct committee meetings at 9 a.m. Friday at the Martin Regents Room, Jody Richards Hall. Learn More
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Artist Talk
The Department of Art & Design will host an artist talk by Jodi Hays at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center, room 156. Hays' exhibit, To Lie or Lean, A Survey of Work, is on display through February 21 at the FAC Gallery. Learn More
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