The newsletter for the WKU community
August 30, 2019
Big Red Marching Band's new uniforms
The Big Red Marching Band unveiled its new uniforms and halftime show Thursday night during WKU Football's home opener. (WKU photos by Bryan Lemon)
CLIMBING HIGHER
The WKU Department of English welcomes its fifth class of students in the Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program this fall, From left: Katie Hamblen, Megan McCormick, Brad Murff, Ian Haver, Jon Meyers, Larissa Haynes and Hector Dominguez. Learn More
TITLE IX TRAINING
Here’s a message to WKU faculty/staff from Title IX Coordinator Andrea Anderson: WKU is committed to fostering a culture of respect in its educational and work environments free of sex and/or gender-based harassment and sexual violence. Please encourage freshmen and new/transfer students to complete U Got This!, Your Guide to Speak Up, Step In, and Create A Better Campus for All, an interactive training module that explores these topics in a culturally relevant context with a focus on sexual assault, relationship violence and stalking. The training should be completed by Oct. 10. Learn More
CASHA, Tennessee universities partnering on Bingocize®
Dr. Jason Crandall and the Center for Applied Science in Health & Aging (CASHA) team have been awarded $503,803 by the Tennessee Department of Health and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. CASHA will partner with six Tennessee universities to implement Bingocize® in 40 facilities.
CASHA will partner with faculty and students from six Tennessee universities to implement Bingocize® in 40 Certified Nursing Facilities.
Provost's Message: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Plan
WKU has a strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, as evidenced in our strategic plan, “Climbing to Greater Heights,” and a variety of initiatives we are implementing that are designed to ensure all students have the opportunity and the resources to complete their degree programs on time. We are also committed to providing a workplace that values and encourages diversity.
Spotlight: 2019 Berta Seminar
Registration is open for the 2019 Berta Seminar, an annual event exploring the social and emotional needs of gifted children. Noted child psychologist Dr. Sylvia Rimm will present at a session for parents of gifted children on Oct. 24 and a daylong workshop for educators on Oct. 25. EILA credit is available. Thanks to a generous gift from Kathleen and Vince Berta, this event is free to attend and open to the public.
Submit Homecoming Events
If your department or organization is planning a Homecoming event, please complete the online form to include your event on the Alumni Association’s Homecoming calendar, to request email invitations to alumni, or to request President Caboni’s attendance at your Homecoming event.
For additional information on Homecoming 2019, contact Ginny Hensley or visit the WKU Alumni Association's Homecoming page
View from the Hill
A raw look at the emotions college freshmen experience is on full display at the Kentucky Museum.

WKU’s Amy Bingham has more on how this exhibit -- Facing the Freshman Year: Essential Conversations -- came to life in this week’s View from the Hill .
August
30
Friday
Service One 'Lunch on Us'

Service One Credit Union's Campus Branch will host "Lunch on Us" for WKU faculty, staff and students from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Stop by the branch (across from College High Hall) and grab a hotdog, bag of chips, and soft drink or water free of charge (while supplies last).
August
30
Friday
High School Football

The German American Bank Bowl begins at 6 p.m. at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium. Warren East vs. South Warren in the first game followed by Greenwood vs. Warren Central.
September
2
Monday
Labor Day Holiday

WKU offices will be closed for the Labor Day holiday.
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