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President's Message:
2022 Homecoming on the Hill
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Dear Colleagues,
Next week, thousands of Hilltoppers spanning multiple generations will return to our Hill to celebrate Homecoming. This special time provides our graduates with an opportunity to reconnect with their professors, friends and campus while reminiscing on the lifechanging experience they had on our Hill. For each of us, Homecoming offers the chance to celebrate the accomplishments of our alumni – reminding us that the work we do in higher education changes lives. (More: Homecoming preview)
To many of our alumni, our campus has transformed significantly since they were students. As we continue to champion togetherness and shared experiences, recent campus enhancements like The First Year Village and The Commons at Helm Library demonstrate our ongoing commitment to providing physical spaces conducive to collaborative research, learning and an overall deeper engagement in the WKU Experience.
In addition to our traditional Homecoming activities, two events will take place next week that I hope you plan to attend. First, on Thursday, October 27, at 4:00 p.m., we will host a reception at the Kentucky Museum to honor the residents and descendants of Jonesville. The following day, October 28, at 9:30 a.m., we will dedicate Munday Hall, named for Margaret E. Munday.
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WKU Student Publications posted a record six finalists for 2022 Pacemaker awards from Associated Collegiate Press, the top honor for student-led college media. Learn More
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Provost's Message: October 21 Early Dismissal Guidelines |
Dear Colleagues,
Friday, October 21st, WKU will host the University of Alabama-Birmingham in a Conference-USA football game at 7:00 p.m. This game is expected to bring thousands of visitors who will share our campus that evening with our faculty, staff, and students.
Shaquille O’Neal will also perform a concert as DJ Diesel starting at 5:00 p.m. on the Upper South Lawn tailgate area.
Beginning at 2:30 p.m., we are asking offices to operate with minimal staff and encourage employees choosing to leave campus to do so quickly. This will help with parking and traffic as we transition to event operations in support of the game. Those choosing to leave will not be charged vacation time. (More: Parking Lot Closings)
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Spotlight: Hilltopper Creamery |
WKU’s Hilltopper Creamery secured four blue ribbons and four gold medals at the 2022 Kentucky State Fair. The Hilltopper Creamery strives to cultivate a hands-on educational experience in dairy processing and dairy production with an emphasis on natural ingredients and maintaining strict food quality standards. |
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WKU, Anthem Medicaid launch health care scholarship program |
WKU and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medicaid in Kentucky announced an endowed scholarship to expand the number of frontline workers in the western region of the state, increase access to care and improve health equity in Kentucky’s rural areas. The Anthem Medicaid Rural Medicine Scholarship will support up to four students at WKU through a $100,000 gift from Anthem Medicaid that will serve students for years to come. |
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WKU's Beta Alpha Psi chapter earns national recognition |
WKU’s Eta Omicron Chapter of Beta Alpha Psi has been awarded the EY Inclusive Leadership Award. The chapter was presented the award and $2,500 at the Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida. The award was a multi-step process and recognized Beta Alpha Psi’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion at the Gordon Ford College of Business. |
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WKU Forensics Team wins at University of Alabama |
The WKU Forensics Team captured the team sweepstakes championship at the University of Alabama on October 15-16. (More: WKU wins at Lafayette College)
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3 to join Teacher Hall of Fame |
The Governor Louie B. Nunn Kentucky Teacher Hall of Fame is adding three new members. Katy Cecil, Addie Henry, and Wilma Pace will be inducted November 4. |
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WKU in Glasgow celebrating 20 years at Hilltopper Way campus |
WKU President Timothy C. Caboni, students, faculty, and staff will gather with community members and special guests at WKU in Glasgow on Thursday morning to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the campus at 500 Hilltopper Way. |
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It's been a busy few weeks on the Hill. Check out what’s been happening on campus in the latest edition of WKU Week in Photos from Clinton Lewis and Cristina Betz, WKU Communications & Marketing.
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The Department of English and the Gender & Women’s Studies program will present the 2022 Gail Martin Lecture by medieval literature scholar Dr. Carissa Harris at 7 p.m. Thursday at Cherry Hall, room 125. |
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Regents committees to meet |
The WKU Board of Regents will conduct committee meetings on Friday at 9 a.m. in the Martin Regents Room of Jody Richards Hall. |
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Hilltopper fans are in for a big treat on Friday when Shaquille O’Neal, also known as DJ Diesel, performs a pregame concert on WKU’s South Lawn. WKU’s Amy Bingham has a preview in the View from the Hill.
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Mildred Valenzuela, a graduate of the WKU Spanish program who works for the Bowling Green Independent Schools, was recognized at the BG Fiestaval for her work helping the Hispanic community in Bowling Green. |
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Topper Tipoff
Topper Tipoff for Hilltopper and Lady Topper Basketball will begin at 6:30 tonight at Diddle Arena; doors open at 5:30. Free admission and free parking in PS1 and PS2. Learn More
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PCAL Fall Festival
The annual PCAL Fall Festival will be held from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday at the Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center. Learn More
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Faculty Senate
The WKU Faculty Senate will meet at 3:45 p.m. Thursday via Zoom. Learn More
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