The newsletter for the WKU community
August 5, 2020
Healthy on the Hill Information
WKU has launched Healthy on the Hill to support the reopening preparations underway across the institution. The new site serves as the main repository of WKU's Big Red Restart and Healthy on the Hill strategies and plans and ties together the information formerly on WKU's COVID-19 and Big Red Restart pages. For the most up-to-date information, check the Healthy on the Hill website.

CLIMBING HIGHER
Dr. Cheryl Wolf, Associate Professor and Clinical Coordinator in WKU’s Department of Counseling and Student Affairs, is serving as treasurer for ACES (Association for Counselor Education and Supervision) and has served the organization in several leadership roles since 2014. Learn More
To help Hilltoppers stay Healthy on the Hill when they return to campus, WKU has created several videos that explain changes to university operations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. More: Healthy on the Hill videos
Faculty/Staff Forum

WKU President Timothy C. Caboni hosted an open forum Monday to address questions from faculty and staff.
Student/Family Forum

WKU hosted a Student and Family forum on Monday. A second forum begins at 4 p.m. today on WKU's Facebook page.
Preston Center

Rebecca Maxwell, student moderator, walks us through the adjustments to Preston Health and Activities Center operations.
Dining

Nena Shomler, Director of Marketing for the WKU Restaurant Group, discusses changes to campus dining locations and enhanced cleaning procedures.
Academics

Provost Cheryl Stevens and Associate Provost Rob Hale share more information about the changes to the delivery and location of some courses.
Housing

Blair Jensen, Assistant Director for Housing and Residence Life, shares some information on how students can safely return to living on campus this fall.
Federal funding renewed for Chinese Language Flagship
The Chinese Flagship Program in the Department of Modern Languages, is pleased to announce the renewal of its federal funding for 2020-2024. WKU is one of 12 institutions in the United States to host a Chinese Flagship Program. Students who complete the curriculum of the Chinese Flagship at WKU and who receive Chinese Flagship Certification have a “superior” level proficiency in Chinese. The Chinese Flagship at WKU prepares students to become “global professionals” who have expertise in a major area of study in addition to their language proficiency in Chinese.
Toppers Assist partnering with Danny Rumph Scholarship
The Toppers Assist Scholarship Fund and the Danny Rumph Memorial Scholarship Fund have joined forces to make an even greater impact for WKU students.
Kentucky Museum launches Dime Stories podcast series
The Kentucky Museum has released its first podcast series, Dime Stories, which explores the unique art, history and culture of southcentral Kentucky. Produced in thematic seasons, the podcast features interviews with WKU faculty, guest scholars and community members who reflect on the season's topic and provide insights into the Museum's collections and programs.
Spotlight: Dhruv Patel
Analyzing data directly from the production line, presenting findings to teammates and supervisors, and attending class in Grise Hall is all in a day’s work for Dhruvinkumar (Dhruv) Patel, who is a Body Systems intern at the General Motors (GM) Corvette Assembly Plant in Bowling Green.
WKU Regents to meet Friday
The WKU Board of Regents will hold its third quarterly meeting at 9 a.m. (CT) Friday. The meeting will be in the Martin Regents Room of Jody Richards Hall and via Zoom. It will be available live via WKU’s YouTube channel. More: Agenda
Topper Transit changes
In an effort to increase public safety and social distancing during the current pandemic, Parking and Transportation Services will be making significant adjustments to Topper Transit services for the Fall 2020 semester. The implementation of these public safety measures will help reduce exposure risks to COVID19 for both passengers and drivers on transit vehicles.
Move-In Parking Plan
To accommodate campus move-in activities and prepare for the start of the Fall 2020 semester, the Move-In Parking Plan will be in effect Aug. 10-23. More: Campus Move-In Video; Move-In Parking Map
US Bank location reopening
The US Bank branch office, located inside the WKU Store at the Downing Student Union, will reopen Thursday morning. Business hours are Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
WKU Construction Webcams
Check out webcam images as work continues on the First Year Village and The WKU Commons at Helm Library.
Top Life Tier II Deadline
Here's a reminder from WKU Human Resources for faculty/staff: Have you completed your Top Life Employee Wellness Tier II points? Log in now to www.toplifewellness.com to check your status. The deadline to complete Tier II activities is September 1. 
View from the Hill
WKU has taken an aggressive approach to figuring out how best to bring students back on campus during the COVID-19 pandemic. WKU’s Amy Bingham breaks down information about testing, contact tracing and more in the View from the Hill.
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