The newsletter for the WKU community
March 5, 2020
The Center for Gifted Studies receives Qatar Foundation International grant
Students studying Arabic language and culture at the Summer Program for Verbally and Mathematically Precocious Youth (VAMPY) will have scholarship opportunities to attend camp thanks to a grant from Qatar Foundation International (QFI). The grant provides $31,000 for students demonstrating financial need. Over the past four years, QFI has generously provided a total of $121,000 to support students taking Arabic at VAMPY.

VAMPY is a three-week residential camp held June 21-July 11 and offers high-ability students who have finished grades 7–10 the chance to spend six hours a day in a challenging academic environment each weekday while providing opportunities for sports, games, arts, and socialization in the evenings and on weekends. More: R egistration open for summer camps
CLIMBING HIGHER
Congratulations to WKU seniors Kendall Warner and Mhari Shaw who placed fifth and sixth in 2019-2020 Hearst Journalism Awards Program’s the Multimedia Innovative Storytelling and Audience Engagement Competition. Learn More
Forum this afternoon for finalist for Associate Provost
Four finalists for WKU’s Associate Provost for Research and Graduate Education are participating in on-campus interviews. The fourth is Sudershan Pasupuleti, Associate Dean for the Graduate College at the University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley. An open forum will begin at 2 p.m. today at the Mahurin Honors College-International Center, room 1011.
WKU student to present data analytics research in Denver
Perfecting a data analytics model that could help companies better target its marketing efforts is the goal of Abigail McGraw’s research project that was recently accepted for presentation at the 2020 INFORMS Business Analytics Conference. McGraw, a double major in Business Data Analytics and Economics, will travel to Denver, Colo., April 26-28 and join more than 1,000 leading professionals in the data analytics field at the INFORMS Conference.
Spotlight: Habitat Chapter
Members of the WKU Habitat for Humanity Campus Chapter will be spending spring break in Decatur, Alabama. The WKU group will be working March 8-14 with the Morgan County Habitat for Humanity Affiliate as part of Habitat for Humanity International’s Collegiate Challenge Program.
Duo coming to MyWKU
Here's a reminder from WKU ITS that beginning Monday, 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 .
Join SpiritFunder campaign to help send WKU dancers to ACDA
You’ve still got time to help send the WKU Dance Program to ACDA. WKU is sending its largest number of dancers to American College Dance Association (ACDA) in program history and needs your help. Join the SpiritFunder campaign and make a contribution to support the WKU Dance Program’s participation in the ACDA South Region festival March 14-17 in Lexington. Make a gift today to ensure WKU students can attend this event to enhance their classroom learning.
WKU Access Control closed during move to GCC location
Here’s a reminder from WKU Police Department : WKU Access Control will be closed today and Friday as the office moves to its temporary location at the Garrett Conference Center first floor during renovations at the WKU Police Department. Access Control will reopen Monday.
WKU Regents to meet Friday
The WKU Board of Regents will meet at 9 a.m. Friday in the Martin Regents Room, Jody Richards Hall.
Basketball Event Parking
Here's a reminder from WKU Parking & Transportation about event parking for Lady Topper Basketball games tonight and Saturday afternoon. More: High School Basketball Tournament Parking
March
5
Thursday
Planetarium Show

When the Universe Was Young will continue at 7 p.m. at Hardin Planetarium; admission is free. More Info
March
5
Thursday
Concert

WKU Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band will present Wind Textures at 7:30 p.m. at Van Meter Hall. Admission is $5; $3 for students.
March
6
Friday
Residence Halls Close

WKU residence halls will close for spring break at 6 p.m. Note: Keen, Hilltopper and Northeast halls will remain open. More Info
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