The newsletter for the WKU community
October 9, 2019
WKU Gives program will recognize contributions from faculty and staff
The WKU Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement announces WKU Gives , a program to celebrate WKU faculty and staff members who give back financially to our Hill each fiscal year. Formerly known as iamWKU, WKU Gives recognizes faculty and staff contributions to our students, our Hill, our community and beyond.
 
“Through their professional contributions, WKU faculty and staff members make a special impact in the lives our students each day, and many of them also make an added investment through their own personal philanthropy,” said Amanda Trabue, Vice President for Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement. “We are so grateful for each member of the WKU Family who has supported our University. Whether they support scholarships, programs on campus, athletics or even their own department, their support makes a critical difference at WKU.”

WKU Gives recognizes faculty and staff giving through payroll deductions, one-time gifts and/or a recurring credit card payment.
CLIMBING HIGHER
The College Heights Herald, WKU’s student-run news operation, and Talisman, its life and culture magazine, are finalists for three national Pacemaker awards, the top honor in collegiate journalism. The Herald is a finalist for both the newspaper Pacemaker and the online Pacemaker for WKUHerald.com. Talisman is a finalist for the magazine Pacemaker. Learn More 
Shook, students will trade places during Dean for a Day
A new student will soon take his place in Grise Hall to navigate classes and take advantage of resources important to student success. The Dean of the Gordon Ford College of Business, Chris Shook, will spend Oct. 24 as an accounting and finance student while junior accounting major Frank Zheng and junior finance major Seth Newby will take meetings on the dean’s behalf during the inaugural Dean for a Day.
"I am hopeful they will have a chance to see the importance of communication in being a leader for any organization. Their schedules are designed to highlight important issues confronting WKU. I also hope they will be able to offer their unique perspectives to the leadership here at WKU," Dean Chris Shook said.
WKU Habitat members on fall break trip to Madisonville
WKU’s Habitat for Humanity Campus Chapter will be sending a volunteer group to Madisonville for fall break trip today through Saturday.
Spotlight: Dr. Chris Groves
WKU University Distinguished Professor of Hydrogeology Chris Groves returned home last week from Guilin, China, where he was honored with a medal by the Chinese government for more than two decades of Geology and Water Resources research. The award was conferred in Guilin by Dr. Li Pengde, Deputy Director General of the China Geological Survey, where Groves was attending the China-ASEAN International Forum on Innovation and Cooperation for Sustainable Development. 
Students participate in Hammer In
The Kentucky Folklife Program and Folk Studies graduate students participated in Saturday's Hammer In, an event organized and facilitated by the Kentucky Museum.
Fall Break Parking & Transit
Parking and Topper Transit service adjustments will be in effect for WKU Fall Break on Thursday and Friday. More: Fall Break Parking Map
October
10
Thursday
Staff Appreciation Day

The 2019 Staff Appreciation Day will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Jack and Jackie Harbaugh Stadium Club. More Info
October
11
Friday
Lost River Sessions LIVE!

Lost River Sessions LIVE!, featuring Liz Brasher and Justin Kalk, will begin at 7 p.m. at the Capitol Arts Center. More Info
October
12
Saturday
WKU Football vs. Army

WKU Football will host Army at 6 p.m. at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium. More Info
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