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March 14, 2019
Kentucky Teacher Hall of Fame inductee 'has had a lasting impact'
Nancy Hall Duncan (center) was inducted Wednesday into the Governor Louie B. Nunn Kentucky Teacher Hall of Fame. Participating in the ceremony were Dr. Corinne Murphy (left), dean of WKU's College of Education and Behavioral Sciences, and Amanda Ellis (right), deputy commissioner of the Kentucky Department of Education. (WKU photo by Bryan Lemon)
Nancy Hall Duncan of Versailles was inducted into the Governor Louie B. Nunn Kentucky Teacher Hall of Fame during a ceremony Wednesday at the State Capitol in Frankfort.

The Hall of Fame, housed in WKU’s College of Education and Behavioral Sciences, was created in 2000 through a gift by former Gov. Nunn, who hoped to recognize the vital role that classroom teachers in Kentucky play in the education of young people and the positive impact education has on the state’s economy. The inductees are chosen by a statewide selection committee. ( How to make a nomination )

Dr. Corinne Murphy, dean of the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences, congratulated Duncan for her lifetime commitment to education. Duncan began her teaching career in 1965 and retired in 1998. She taught at schools in Logan, Butler and Woodford counties. ( Read more about her career )

A native of Wheelwright in Floyd County, Duncan was the first in her family to earn a bachelor’s degree. She attended Union College and Western Kentucky State College, earning a degree in Home Economics while balancing obligations to her young family. She also earned her master’s degree from WKU.
CLIMBING HIGHER
Gatton Academy students Abdullah Ateyeh, Matthew Knerr, Lea Mitchell, Rithik Reddy, Miriam Richardson, Sasha Sairajeev and Elisha VanZant were recognized with awards at the Louisville Regional Science and Engineering Fair on March 2. Three of the students qualified to automatically advance to the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair in Phoenix, Arizona, in May.
There will be increased traffic and bus congestion on campus today and Friday . School buses will be dropping off and picking up children on College Heights Boulevard near Van Meter Hall for BG OnStage performances both days. On Friday, numerous buses will be on Avenue of Champions for the FBLA conference in Downing Student Union. Expect minor traffic delays. For information, contact Parking and Transportation, (270) 745-2361.
Open forum today for candidate for Gordon Ford College of Business dean
Four candidates for Dean of Gordon Ford College of Business are participating in on-campus interviews this week. The third is Dr. Michelle Trawick, Associate Dean for Faculty and Administration for the Gordon Ford College of Business . An open forum begins at 3 p.m. today in Grise Hall, room 526.
Arte Cubano exhibit open through May 28 at Kentucky Museum
Arte Cubano , an exhibition celebrating Cuban contemporary art and diversity, is on display at the Kentucky Museum as part of WKU’s International Year of Cuba. The exhibit is open through May 28.
Spotlight: Darlene Applegate
“Learning about the neat things that students are doing is so inspiring! It gets me excited to do my own research and conference presentations. The Student Research Conference is important for students because it helps them a great deal in their professional development." -- Dr. Darlene Applegate, chair of the Student Research Council, which promotes student research and organizes the Student Research Conference,
In today’s society, how you present yourself is just as important as the skills you acquire in the classroom.

That’s where the Hilltopper Etiquette Dinner comes in, as WKU's Amy Bingham explains in the View from the Hill .

March
14
Thursday
International Year of Cuba presentation

Julia Cooke, author of The Other Side of Paradise: Life in the New Cuba , will discuss her book at 7 p.m. at Gary Ransdell Hall Auditorium. More Info
March
15
Friday
Art 4 Ways at Kentucky Museum

Four new exhibits at the Kentucky Museum will be on display as part of Art 4 Ways during the Bowling Green Gallery Hop from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. More Info
March
15
Friday
Midnight on the Hill

Carnival for a Cure is the theme of this year's Midnight on the Hill. The fundraising event for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital will be held from 6 p.m. to midnight at Downing Student Union.
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