The newsletter for the WKU community
November 3, 2022
President's Message:
Announcing a 2% Salary Increase
Dear Colleagues,

We remain committed to moving the needle on compensation at WKU, and today we are pleased to announce we have accepted the Budget Executive Committee’s recommendation to implement a 2% across-the-board salary increase, effective January 1, 2023, for all WKU faculty and staff hired on or before August 1, 2022. Human Resources will be in contact with the appropriate personnel for any follow-up action that may be necessary for implementation.

This salary adjustment, coupled with no employee healthcare contribution increase in five years and recent enhancements to our overall compensation package, including five additional days of paid time off and the implementation of recommended salary adjustments following our compensation analysis, helps ensure that WKU remains a competitive workplace.

Thank you for your personal investment in the lives of our students and our university. We appreciate your commitment to transforming lives and the work you continue to do to carve the best path forward for our institution.
For 13th consecutive year, WKU recognized in 'Guide to Green Colleges'
WKU has been recognized as one of the nation's most environmentally responsible colleges for the 13th consecutive year and is among 455 schools profiled in The Princeton Review Guide to Green Colleges: 2023 Edition. “Being recognized for our sustainability efforts again this year continues to affirm the importance of our sustainability related programs and practices,” said Dr. Leslie North, Director of Sustainability. “We continue to solidify our place in conversations about the critical role of universities in local, regional, and even global sustainability goals, education, and outreach.”
CLIMBING HIGHER
The College Heights Herald, WKU’s student-led news organization, was named to the Associated Collegiate Press Pacemaker 100 Top 10 list on Saturday at the National College Media Convention, honored as the sixth most successful student media outlet in the century-long history of ACP and its prestigious national Pacemaker Awards. Learn More
HILLTOPPERS VOTE
Here’s a reminder that Election Day is Tuesday. In-person early voting began today. In Warren County, five in-person early voting centers are open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. today, Friday and Saturday; eight in-person voting centers will be open 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday. Visit govoteky.com to find polling locations, sample ballots and more. Learn More
Spotlight: Choral Concert
The Southern Kentucky Choral Society and the WKU Department of Music will present Jubilate!, featuring Jubilate Deo by Dan Forrest, at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Van Meter Hall. Tickets are $12; $10 for seniors; $5 for students.
Info Sessions scheduled for Early College at WKU in Glasgow
Early College Info Sessions have been scheduled for all seven high schools participating in the Early College at WKU in Glasgow. Area sophomores, freshmen, and their parents will have the opportunity to learn more about the program and each of its five Professional Career Tracks, meet WKU staff, and learn about the enrollment process.
November 2022 Staff Star Award Recipients
The WKU Staff Senate recognized the Christopher Ware Staff Star Award recipients during its meeting on November 2. The November 2022 recipients are Brittney Green, Procurement Services; Kent Johnson, Military Student Services; and Laura King, Mahurin Honors College. More: Submit a Staff Star nomination
Applications open for 2023 National STEM Scholar class
Applications are now open for middle school science teachers nationwide to apply for a spot in the 2023 class of the National STEM Scholar Program.
Registrations open for TIP-KY
The Center for Gifted Studies at Western Kentucky University is accepting registrations for the newly formed Talent Identification Program of Kentucky.
How a 'country boy' from Tompkinsville met Queen of England
How did a ‘country boy’ from Tompkinsville meet the Queen of England by way of a rock-and-roll star? Learn how a chance encounter for Julie and Gary Bowman turned into a business partnership and friendship with rock-and-roll star Michael McDonald that led to an even more far-fetched friendship with Terry Pendry, the Royal Stud Groom and Manager to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at The Royal Mews, which ultimately led to meeting the Queen of England.
GFCB to host Professionalism Conference Nov. 7-11
The Gordon Ford College of Business Professionalism Conference (formerly PEAK week) will be held November 7-11. The Conference will feature a series of seminars and professional development events designed to enhance students’ knowledge of workplace readiness and prepare them for professional success. Area business professionals and alumni will be the featured presenters.
Kentucky Teacher Hall of Fame induction ceremony Friday
The 2022 class of the Gov. Louie B. Nunn Kentucky Teacher Hall of Fame will be inducted in a ceremony at noon Friday in the Gary Ransdell Hall Auditorium.
View from the Hill
It’s been almost a week since the first Black student to attend Western Kentucky University had a residence hall dedicated in her name. But Margaret Munday says she came very close to dropping out her senior year. WKU's Amy Bingham has the story in week’s View from the Hill.
Athletics
November
3
Thursday
Theatre Production

The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical will open at 7:30 tonight at the Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center’s Russell H. Miller Theatre. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Learn More
November
4
Friday
DSOC Opening

WKU will celebrate the opening of the Disaster Science Operations Center at 10 a.m. Friday at the Environmental Sciences and Technology Building. Learn More
November
4
Friday
Brown Bag Lecture

The Department of Folk Studies & Anthropology will present Good Enough for Government Work: Forensic Archaeology, Historic Preservation and Other Duties as Assigned by WKU graduate Emily Snider at 11:30 a.m. Friday at Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center, room 249, or via Zoom. Learn More
November
6
Sunday
Faculty Recital

The Department of Music will host Dr. David Humphreys' Euphonium Recital at 3 p.m. Sunday at Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center Recital Hall. Learn More
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