The newsletter for the WKU community
February 27, 2020
WKU selects 19 students as recipients of 2020-21 Cherry Presidential Scholarship
WKU has selected 19 students as recipients of the 2020-21 Cherry Presidential Scholarship, the school’s most prestigious academic award. 

The scholarship is valued at $16,000 annually and worth $64,000 during a four-year period. 

The students were among 58 applicants who were invited to WKU on Feb. 10 for activities that included an interview. In addition to demonstrating outstanding scholastic achievement at the secondary level, applicants submitted personal statements and essays as part of the selection process.
CLIMBING HIGHER
A team of WKU entrepreneurship students won second place and $500 in prize money in the inaugural ENACTUS Reverse Pitch Competition held Monday at Belmont University in Nashville. Learn More
24 students to present research during Posters-at-the-Capitol
Twenty-four WKU students, including seven from The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science, will present their research at the 2020 Posters-at-the-Capitol event March 5 in Frankfort.
Spotlight: Choral Concert
The Southern Kentucky Choral Society and the WKU Music Department will present Let All the World in Every Corner Sing at 3 p.m. Sunday at Van Meter Hall. The concert will feature the WKU Treble Chorus, University Singers, WKU Chorale and Southern Kentucky Choral Society.
Opening reception Friday for Celebration of the Arts exhibit
The Kentucky Museum will host an opening reception for the US Bank Celebration of the Arts Exhibit from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday. This year’s show has 171 entries including 54 amateur and 117 professional works. The exhibit will be on display Feb. 29 through April 17.
Duo coming to MyWKU
Here's a reminder from WKU ITS that beginning March 9, you must have Duo Mobile, a multi-factor authentication (MFA) app, installed in order to access MyWKU . Duo is a major part of WKU’s strategy to combat phishing and increase the security of major technology services. For information on installing or using Duo, contact ITS or visit the WKU Duo website .
WKU Symphony Concert
The WKU Symphony, conducted by Dr. Brian St. John, will present Across the Water at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Van Meter Hall. Admission is $12; $6 for students.
February
27
Thursday
Film Screening

Ida B. Wells: A Passion for Justice will be presented at 4 p.m. at Cherry Hall, room 125. More Info
February
28
Friday
FBLA Conference

Approximately 600 high school students, advisers and guests will visit WKU for the Region 2 Future Business Leaders of America Leadership Conference from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Downing Student Union and other locations. More Info
February
28
Friday
First to Climb

WKU TRiO Programs will celebrate first-generation college students, faculty and staff from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Downing Student Union. More Info
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