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March 22, 2019
Student Research Conference Saturday
More than 340 students will present at WKU’s 49th Annual Student Research Conference on Saturday at Downing Student Union.

The WKU Student Research Conference will showcase scholarly activities of graduate, undergraduate and Gatton Academy students in all disciplines. All student projects are mentored by WKU faculty and staff members.

The event showcases 285 research and creative projects -- 160 posters and exhibits and 135 oral presentations. A total of 341 students are presenters and co-presenters, including 264 undergraduate students and 77 graduate students. In addition, 61 graduate and undergraduate students are listed as co-authors on the papers and posters presented this year. More: Conference abstracts

Dr. Johanna Kovarik , who has served for the past seven years as the National Cave and Karst Program Lead for the U.S. Forest Service, will present the keynote address on Lights in the Darkness: Stories from the Underground at 10 a.m. in Downing Student Union, room 3020. Dr. Kovarik earned her master’s in Geoscience at WKU.

Student presentations, which are free and open to the public, will be held from 8:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Downing Student Union. More: Conference program
Student research spotlight: Louisville senior Kyla Scanlon has spent the past year researching the impact of terrorism attacks on the U.S. Stock Market, as well as how attacks impact businesses, the U.S. economy and consumers. Read more
CLIMBING HIGHER
WKU fraternities and sororities celebrated the year of academic achievement, positive retention rates and graduation rates during the 42nd Annual Greek Academic Banquet on Wednesday at the Knicely Conference Center.
Beginning at 8 this morning, expect increased traffic and congestion on Avenue of Champions as school buses drop off and pick up students for the WKU History Contest at Diddle Arena. More Info
SUBMIT INFORMATION FOR TODAY@WKU
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Arabic Debate team successful on trip
The WKU Arabic Debate team achieved considerable success at the 5th International Universities Arabic Debate Championships in Doha, Qatar. The team won three of its debates against teams from around the world including Pakistan, Vietnam and Azerbaijan. The team also met with a representative from the U.S. Embassy in Qatar, participated in a press conference and engaged in other activities.
Open forum for candidate for College of Health and Human Services dean
Five candidates for Dean of College of Health and Human Services are participating in on-campus interviews. The fourth is Dr. Lori Messinger, Professor of Social Work in the College of Health and Human Services at the University of North Carolina in Wilmington. An open forum begins at 3 p.m. today in Jody Richards Hall Auditorium.
The Bursar's Office and Registrar's Office collected nearly 40 items per person to win the United Way of Southern Kentucky Feed the Need challenge between Potter Hall and Wetherby Administration Building. That challenge plus donations across the Division of Enrollment and Student Experience collected 1,919 items with 20% staying on campus at the WKU Food Pantry .
When state funding was cut for the Kentucky Teacher Internship Program, Warren County Schools partnered with WKU’s School of Teacher Education on a mentoring program for first year teachers. WKU's Amy Bingham has more on the New Teacher Academy in the View from The Hill .
March
22
Friday
Social Media Council

WKU Social Media Council will discuss updates on social media changes and student trends from 10 to 11 a.m. at Mahurin Honors College-International Center, room 1011. All welcome.
March
23
Saturday
Junior Preview Day

WKU Admissions will host an open house event for high school juniors. Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m. at Grise Hall. More Info
March
23
Saturday
Big Red Volleyball

WKU Residence Hall Association will host the annual tournament, which uses a 48-inch volleyball, at 11:30 a.m. at Preston Health and Activities Center. More Info
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