The newsletter for the WKU community
September 3, 2019
Demolition of Bemis Lawrence Hall begins Friday morning with 'first bite'
Watch WKU history Friday morning as "the first bite" is taken from Bemis Lawrence Hall. WKU Housing & Residence Life will have a viewing area available on Regents Avenue to watch the beginning of demolition at 9 a.m. Donuts and coffee will be served.

Full demolition will take approximately 90 days to complete.

Bemis Lawrence Hall was built in 1966. It is named in honor of Bemis Lawrence who was Vice Chairman of the WKU Board of Regents from 1955-1966.

Construction has begun on The First Year Village , which will include two new residence halls that feature pod-style housing and will be home to WKU's Living Learning Communities.
Society for Lifelong Learning to present 'The Coach Diddle Story' on Sept. 18
The community is invited to explore the life and legacy of Coach E.A. Diddle during the Society for Lifelong Learning September Food for Thought event at 11:30 a.m. Sept. 18 at the Augenstein Alumni Center.

Hosted by author and syndicated newspaper columnist Gary West, The Coach Diddle Story . . . From Those Who Knew Him Then will feature conversations with four of Diddle’s former players: Darel Carrier, Ronnie Clark, Bobby Rascoe and Jim Richards.
CLIMBING HIGHER
The Graduate School at WKU hosted its annual Pinning Ceremony and Orientation for the Distinguished Minority Fellowship program ‪on Friday evening‬. This year, 10 students will participate in the fellowship program while pursuing a master’s degree. Each Distinguished Minority Fellow serves as a research assistant, teaching assistant, instructor, or a general graduate assistant at WKU.
GREENWAYS TRAIL CLOSED FOR WORK
The Greenways Trail located adjacent to the Hattie L. Preston Intramural Sports Complex will be closed today and Wednesday as trees are removed to protect the safety of all users of the trail and complex. Entrances from Industrial Drive and South Campus will be blocked to eliminate access to the trail. Later this fall, additional steps will be taken to trim the tree line over the trail and clear debris.
Transport geographers honor Keeling with Alan Hay Award
Dr. David J. Keeling, University Distinguished Professor of Geography, was recognized with the Alan Hay Award on Aug. 28 by the Transport Geography Research Group at the annual meeting of the Royal Geographical Society in London. The Alan Hay Award in Transport Geography is named in honor of Professor Alan Hay who had an outstanding research record in the sub-discipline. It is presented annually to a researcher who has made significant long-term contributions to Transport Geography.
Spotlight: Fabian Alvarez
Fabián Álvarez, instructor of English at WKU and advisor for the Hilltopper Organization for Latin American Students (HOLAS), received the Spirit of WKU Award at the annual Faculty and Staff Convocation on Aug. 19.
Submit Homecoming Events
If your department or organization is planning a Homecoming event, please complete the online form to include your event on the Alumni Association’s Homecoming calendar, to request email invitations to alumni, or to request President Caboni’s attendance at your Homecoming event.
For additional information on Homecoming 2019, contact Ginny Hensley or visit the WKU Alumni Association's Homecoming page
View from the Hill
A raw look at the emotions college freshmen experience is on full display at the Kentucky Museum.

WKU’s Amy Bingham has more on how this exhibit -- Facing the Freshman Year: Essential Conversations -- came to life in this week’s View from the Hill .
September
3
Tuesday
CHHS Fall Welcome

The College of Health and Human Services will host its Fall 2019 Welcome event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Academic Complex Courtyard. More Info
September
3
Tuesday
Hardin Planetarium Show

Finding Your Way Around the Autumn Sky begins at 7 p.m. at the Hardin Planetarium. More Info
September
5
Thursday
Back to Business BBQ

Gordon Ford College of Business will host its Back to Business BBQ from 3 to 5 p.m. at Grise Hall. More Info
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