The newsletter for the WKU community
July 24, 2019
3 to join WKU's Hall of Distinguished Alumni during Homecoming 2019
The 2019 inductees into WKU's Hall of Distinguished Alumni are (from left) J. Scott Applewhite, Dr. Shirley B. Gray and Dr. Dixie E. Snider Jr.
A Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist, a nationally recognized public health official and an award-winning professor and mathematician will join WKU’s Hall of Distinguished Alumni this fall.

J. Scott Applewhite, Dr. Shirley B. Gray and Dr. Dixie E. Snider Jr. will be inducted during WKU’s 2019 Homecoming Celebration. The 28th class of noted alumni will be recognized during a luncheon at 11 a.m. Oct. 18 at Sloan Convention Center.

The Hall of Distinguished Alumni is presented by Franklin Bank & Trust, a longtime supporter of WKU. For more information, contact the WKU Alumni Association at (270) 745-2586 or visit alumni.wku.edu/hoda .
First Year Village project moving forward
Construction fences are up as WKU prepares for the next step in the creation of the “ First Year Village .” Demolition of the exterior of Bemis Lawrence Hall will begin the first week of August to make room for the $48 million living learning complex. The cost of the project will be funded by the WKU Student Life Foundation, which gave its final approval in June. The project is part of a 10-year strategic plan to optimize the on-campus living experience for current and future students.
CLIMBING HIGHER
Dr. Bruce Schulte, head of WKU's Department of Biology , and former WKU graduate student Lynn Von Hagen were selected as the winners of the International Elephant Foundation's Conservation Grant Video contest for their video on human/elephant interaction research. View Their Video
The College of Health and Human Services announced the development of the Center for Child Welfare Education and Research (CCWEAR). Learn More
WKU Alumni Association recognizes top volunteers
The WKU Alumni Association recognized its top volunteers at an Alumni Volunteer Celebration dinner on July 19. “We are thankful for the contributions of every one of our volunteers, and we are delighted to recognize some of the outstanding achievements of individual volunteers and our alumni chapters and groups,” said Dr. Anthony McAdoo, Executive Director of the WKU Alumni Association.
Volunteers honored by the WKU Alumni Association included (back row) Jonny Garcia, Matt Holl, Erin Holderman; (front row) Whitey Sanders, Al Tucker, Joy Tucker, Peggy Krug.
WKU Alumni Association announces 2019-20 board leadership
The WKU Alumni Association welcomed seven members of the Executive Committee at a summer WKU Alumni Association Board meeting on July 19. R. Barkley Payne will serve as President of the National Board of Directors during the 2019-2020 year. In addition, Joe Morel will serve as President-Elect and Al Tucker will assume the role as Immediate Past President. Deborah Fillman will serve as Secretary and Joe Dan Beavers will serve as Treasurer. The Executive Committee will also include three at-large members: Claude Bacon, Joe Micatrotto and Donna Bredenberg.
750 to attend gifted education World Conference July 24-28
The World Council for Gifted and Talented Children (WCGTC) is hosting its 23 rd Biennial World Conference, “A World of Possibilities: Gifts, Talents, and Potential,” today through Sunday in Nashville, Tennessee. Participants include 750 academics, researchers, teachers and parents representing 45 countries.
The World Conference is organized by the WCGTC and The Center for Gifted Studies at WKU.The headquarters for the WCGTC has been located at WKU since 2011.
Bowling Green Math Scholars Camp thrives in second year
For 36 elementary students, a summer adventure with the Bowling Green Math Scholars Camp made learning new things an irresistible challenge. Held July 8-19, the Bowling Green Math Scholars Camp was a partnership between educators from the School of Teacher Education in the College of Education & Behavioral Sciences and administrators of the Bowling Green Independent School District, with support from the Jessie Ball duPont Fund.
From exploring LEGO robotics and 3D modeling, to learning about computer programming and problem-solving, the Bowling Green Math Scholars Camp also included individualized mathematics content for each student.
How hot has July really been?
As residents welcome the advance of cool, dry air across the region, how hot has it been? Check out an update on July temperatures from State Climatologist Stuart Foster.
Fall travel opportunity
The Center for Gifted Studies will take 25 qualifying students and other interested adults on a trip to learn the history, culture and people of Venice and Vienna October 4-12 .
Spotlight: Dr. Christopher Shook
Dr. Christopher Shook, the new Dean of the Gordon Ford College of Business, has spent the past few weeks getting to know the WKU campus and said he is excited about building on the strong foundation of faculty, staff, students and alumni to make a positive impact. “My personal mission is to make our world a better place through higher education and extending those opportunities to all peoples. I felt I could do that here.”
Kentucky Museum experiences record success in past year
In the heart of Bowling Green, a hidden gem is shining again. The Kentucky Museum has released its 2018-19 Annual Report , which details a new era of growth, innovation, and service. Notably, the Museum has seen a 28 percent increase in visitors over the last six months, thanks to a Free Admission grant from the E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation.
WKU English Department forms Advisory Council
The English Department Advisory Council (EDAC) held its inaugural meeting July 9. The council will help the department foster strong relationships with alumni and friends, strengthen outreach to the communities it serves, and gain additional perspectives on its programs.
Members of the English Department Advisory Council include (from left) Joseph Kirkpatrick, Caleb Ernst, Rob Hale, Allison Gardner Willian and Quinton Owens. (Not pictured: Sam Ford, Rachel Hoge, Sam Plappert and Wade Stone.)
Lost River Sessions LIVE going on the road to Owensboro
WKU Public Broadcasting is taking Lost River Sessions LIVE on the road this weekend to Owensboro. Lost River Sessions LIVE presents Kentucky singer-songwriter Ian Noe at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum , 311 W. Second St., in downtown Owensboro.
Food for Thought: 'The Coach Diddle Story' on Sept. 18
WKU Coach E.A. Diddle had a gift for spotting unpolished talent and molding them into outstanding athletes who often exceeded expectations. No one experienced this more than his student athletes. The community is invited to explore the life and legacy of Coach Diddle through the Society for Lifelong Learning September Food for Thought event on Sept. 18 at the Augenstein Alumni Center.
Campus Traffic Advisory
Beginning Monday, the traffic light at Normal Street and Regents Drive will be converted to a temporary four-way stop. The four-way stop will be in place for a minimum of 90 days while traffic patterns are observed to determine if the traffic light can be removed permanently. More: Two-way traffic on portion of Colonnade Drive ; WKU Commons webcam ; 2019-2020 parking overview
July
25
Thursday
Topper Orientation Program

Fall 2019 Topper Orientation Program begins at 7:30 a.m. at Downing Student Union. More Info
July
26
Friday
TeachMeet Kentucky

TeachMeet KY, an educational technology event, will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Gary Ransdell Hall. More Info
August
4
Sunday
WKU PBS Pool Party

The annual WKU PBS Pool Party will be held from noon to 5 p.m. at the Russell Sims Aquatic Center, 2303 Tomblinson Way, Bowling Green. Learn More
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