The newsletter for the WKU community -- September 11, 2024

Remembering 9/11

Kent Johnson, Director of Military Student Services, placed flags this morning outside Gary Ransdell Hall in observance of the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. This afternoon members of the WKU ROTC program will participate in the final day of the 100 Miles of Hope WKU vs. MTSU Blood Drive at the Preston Health and Activities Center.

Garrett Plaza dedicated on WKU campus

The recently completed renovation to the Hilltop on WKU’s campus was more than a renovation—it was a restoration. Completed this summer, the Hilltop Restoration Project makes the top of the Hill more accessible and provides unique outdoor space for the community to gather while also returning the top of the Hill to the original design envisioned by WKU’s first President, Dr. Henry Hardin Cherry, and founding architects. A dedication was held September 5 for Garrett Plaza, the oval greenspace now at the heart of the academical village at the top of the Hill. Garrett Plaza is named in honor of Dr. Paul L. Garrett and his wife, Virginia.

• WKU's economic contributions highlighted
• WKU's Garrett Plaza dedicated
• WKU dedicates Garrett Plaza, honoring university’s second president and his wife 
• WKU holds ribbon cutting ceremony for Garrett Plaza
• Next-Level Leadership Summit to take place starting Sept. 26
• Leadership Summit coming to Innovation Campus
• A window into region's past rediscovered
• Attempts to keep up exchanges between Taiwanese, Chinese face obstacles

Nominations are being accepted for the 2024-2025 college and university-wide Faculty Awards. The deadline is October 1. Learn More

Staff Senate Meet & Greet

All staff members are invited to our Staff Senate Fall Meet & Greet on Tuesday (September 17) from 2-4 p.m. in The Commons at Helm Library in Room 3002/3008. Staff reaching milestones years of service will be recognized at 2:30 p.m. These staff members have already been contacted. Attendees will receive a ticket for a complimentary drink at Spencer's.

Farmers' Appreciation Day

The Second Annual Raising Hope Farmers’ Appreciation Day will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday (September 18) at WKU’s L.D. Brown Agricultural Exposition Center. The event, which honors Kentucky's farmers, will include awards presentation, health screenings, safety demonstrations and a career fair for high school and college students.

September 2024 Staff Star Award Recipients

The WKU Staff Senate recognized the Christopher Ware Staff Star Award recipients during its meeting on September 3. The September 2024 recipients are Andrew Hartley, Student Financial Assistance; E Myo Zin, Mahurin Honors College; and Ryan Wilson, Office of the Registrar. The Staff Senate's next meeting will begin at 10 a.m. October 2 at Downing Student Union, room 2081. More: Submit a Staff Star nomination

WKU Week in Photos

Check out the latest WKU Week in Photos from Clinton Lewis, WKU Communications & Marketing.

Innovation Campus Newsletter

Check out the latest newsletter from the WKU Innovation Campus. More: Metals Innovation Initiative newsletter

WKU Volleyball Goes Toe-to-Toe With Tennessee, But Falls in Fifth Set

WKU Football Heads To Middle Tennessee For "100 Miles Of Hate" Matchup; Hilltoppers Shut Out EKU 31-0 In Home Opener

WKU Cross Country Headed to Huntsville for Southern Showcase

Warren Has Career Round in Final Day of Argent Financial Classic

Lady Topper Basketball Non-Conference Schedule Announced

WKU Soccer Falls at Home to Arkansas State