The newsletter for the WKU community
January 25, 2024
Provost's Message:
WKU Student Scholar Showcase
Dear Faculty and Staff,

WKU has a rich history of scholarly engagement of students. The WKU Student Scholar Showcase celebrates the scholarly activities of graduate and undergraduate students of diverse disciplines from across the main and regional campuses. An annual tradition since 1970, the conference has provided opportunities for thousands of students to present talks, performances, posters, exhibits and displays on their research and creative endeavors.

Please encourage your students to submit an abstract for this year’s conference. The Abstract Submission Portal will be open until Tuesday, February 27 and can be found on the WKU Student Scholar Showcase website.

  • More: 2024 Workshop Series begins February 5 with How to Write an Abstract. Learn More
CLIMBING HIGHER
It's time to "play ball" for Gordon Ford College of Business students! Adam Brownlee, an Instructor in the Department of Analytics and Information Systems, and his students are spearheading Moneyball Analytics, an exciting collaboration with WKU Baseball and the Bowling Green Hot Rods. Students will conduct applied and predictive analytics projects, providing insights and analysis for both teams. Learn More
Volunteers needed to help Hilltopper Hall residents move
WKU Housing & Residence Life is seeking volunteers to help Hilltopper Hall residents as they move to new housing assignments. Volunteers are needed this weekend (January 26-28) and next weekend (February 2-4). WKU benefits eligible employees as well as their spouses/partners will earn Vitality points for volunteering. HRL is providing moving carts and will be utilizing box trucks to pick up and deliver students’ belongings. HRL needs volunteers to help students load and transport their moving carts to the lobby of Hilltopper Hall, and load and unload moving carts from the box trucks.
Spotlight: Autumn Jones
“WKU’s Professional Writing program is what made me decide to pursue an English Degree. I have always had a love for reading and writing, but because I have plans to attend law school, I wanted to pursue a degree that would help me in that area of my life.” – English major and WKU senior Autumn Jones
Farmer Cultural Awareness Project exhibit opening Friday
The Kentucky Museum will host the grand opening for the Farmer Cultural Awareness Project from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday; remarks will begin at 4:30 p.m. The exhibit, a collaborative effort to collect and share the experiences of area farmers, will be on display through February 16.
PRISM Concert
The WKU Department of Music will present the 28th Annual PRISM Concert at 8 p.m. Friday at Van Meter Hall. The fast-paced concert features several bands and ensembles from the Department of Music. General admission is $15; reserved seating is $20. Tickets are available online.
Piano Recital
The WKU Department of Music will host a piano recital by Anthony Weinstein, Oberlin Conservatory and Co-Director Indiana University Summer Piano Academy, at 7:30 p.m. Monday at the Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center Recital Hall. Admission is free.
Basketball Event Parking
Here's a reminder from WKU Parking & Transportation about event parking for tonight's Hilltopper Basketball game vs. FIU. Tip off is set for 7 p.m. at Diddle Arena.
Fall Dean's/President's Lists
In case you missed it: Here's a reminder that WKU released the Dean's/President's Lists for the fall 2023 semester.
Athletics
January
25
Thursday
Faculty Senate

The WKU Faculty Senate will meet at 3:45 p.m. today at Downing University Center, room 2081. Learn More
January
25
Thursday
WKU Honors Band Clinic

The 43rd Annual WKU Honors Band Clinic will begin at 6 tonight at Van Meter Hall and will continue Friday and Saturday at Van Meter Hall, Music Hall and Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center. Learn More
January
29
Monday
ONE WKU Lunch & Learn

Jennifer Smith, Executive Director of Government & External Relations, will provide a 2024 legislative update as part of the ONE WKU Lunch & Learn Series from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday at The Commons, room 3008. Register Here
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