The newsletter for the WKU community
September 4, 2019
Cultural Enhancement Series announces lineup for 2019-2020 season
The Cultural Enhancement Series Committee has announced the lineup for the 2019-2020 season . All events will begin at 7:30 p.m. at Van Meter Hall Auditorium. Admission is free; seating is on a first-come, first-served basis .
 
 
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Advisory: Regents Avenue closed tonight
Here's a reminder from WKU Parking and Transportation Services : Regents Avenue between Normal Drive and Preston Center will be closed from 4 to 10 tonight as a large crane is delivered to the Bemis Lawrence Hall demolition site. People parking along Regents Avenue should leave campus before 5 p.m. to avoid being blocked in. People parking in the Regents Pay Lot area may exit campus through the Barnes and PFT lots. H3 permit holders should access the Barnes Lot through the PFT lot.
CLIMBING HIGHER
Here's a reminder that the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs invites the campus community to submit nominations for recipients of honorary degrees. Nominations may be made by students, faculty, staff, administration, alumni or friends of the University. Please refer to Section III. 2 of Academic Affairs Policy 1.4141 for guidance. Nominations should be directed, in letter form or email, to Academic Affairs; deadline is Tuesday (Sept. 10).
New to WKU?
Are you new to WKU? Do you have someone new joining your team? Go to Human Resources' New to WKU page to find all the information you/your new teammate will need to know to get started as a WKU employee.
Spotlight: Project Mentorship
The WKU Staff Senate is accepting applications from mentors/mentees until 11:59 p.m. Friday for Project Mentorship, a pilot program to connect seasoned staff with new staff members.
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
WKU Week in Photos
Check out the latest installment of WKU Week in Photos for Aug. 26-30 by Clinton Lewis and Bryan Lemon of WKU Public Affairs.
September
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Thursday
Back to Business BBQ

Gordon Ford College of Business will host its Back to Business BBQ from 3 to 5 p.m. at Grise Hall. More Info
September
5
Thursday
Hardin Planetarium Show

Finding Your Way Around the Autumn Sky begins at 7 p.m. at the Hardin Planetarium. More Info
September
5
Thursday
WKU Soccer vs. Ole Miss

WKU Soccer (2-1-1) will be back in action at the Soccer Complex at 7 p.m. to host SEC power Ole Miss. More Info
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