The newsletter for the WKU community
March 4, 2020
WKU names Ethan Logan as VP for Enrollment and Student Experience
WKU has named Ethan Logan as the new Vice President for Enrollment and Student Experience, effective May 15.

Dr. Logan has been with Texas Tech University since 1999 and is currently the Associate Vice President for Strategic Initiatives. He has also served as the Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management, Executive Director of Undergraduate Admissions, Associate Dean of Students and Associate Director of the Center for Campus Life.

“Ethan’s responsibilities at Texas Tech span those of the Division of Enrollment and Student Experience , from recruiting students to providing a quality experience outside of the classroom,” WKU President Timothy C. Caboni said. “He has a demonstrated record of success and has shown he can leverage data to help grow enrollment. This approach is critical as we continue to refine our student recruitment processes.” More: President's Message

Dr. Logan said he was honored to be selected as the Vice President for Enrollment and Student Experience for WKU. “My family and I are looking forward to joining the WKU and Bowling Green communities,” he said. “I am excited about the comprehensive student engagement environment at WKU. I hope to contribute to this success and work together with the great people of WKU to promote this commitment. The spirit and tradition of this remarkable institution inspire us; we are excited about climbing to greater heights with WKU!"
CLIMBING HIGHER
WKU’s Midnight on the Hill raised $80,317 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The Finale Event was held Friday night in the Downing Student Union with 400 attendees. The 2020 Midnight on the Hill Board members include Executive Director Colton McGlone, Amanda Wehby, Elizabeth Lyons, Elizabeth Medley, Ellery Denny, Haley Davis, Hanna Van Winkle, Megan Devore, Noah Moore, Olivia Warren, Olivia Davis, Mason Whistle, Payton Ray and Sarah Jones. Learn More
Forum this afternoon for finalist for Associate Provost
Four finalists for WKU’s Associate Provost for Research and Graduate Education are participating in on-campus interviews. The third is Ranjit Koodali, Professor of Chemistry and Co-Director for the USD-N3 at the University of South Dakota. An open forum will begin at 2 p.m. today at the Mahurin Honors College-International Center, room 1011.
WKU participating in today's statewide tornado safety drill
WKU will participate in the statewide tornado safety drill this morning. At approximately 9:07 a.m. (Central time), WKU will test its emergency communications network, including the outdoor warning speakers and emergency text messaging system.
WKU Forensics Team wins at national qualifying tourney
The WKU Forensics Team traveled to Tuscaloosa, Alabama, to compete in the District-Six National Qualifying tournament Feb. 28-29. Team members captured six individual wins. WKU also won the team sweepstakes championship.
Spotlight: Alissa Weston
Alissa Weston, a senior from Louisville who studies Chemistry and Criminology, is conducting research analyzing samples of steroids that have been dissolved in wastewater. Her research will assist in determining the best methods for detecting and extracting the steroids. “I am interested in this topic because the techniques and methods can be applied to several different areas,” Weston said.
CITL presenting webinar on remote teaching technologies
The Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning will be hosting Teaching When Being In The Classroom Is Not Possible, a 60-minute webinar that will introduce you to various technologies (e.g. Zoom and Mediasite) that will allow you to continue teaching and allow students to continue learning when being in the classroom is not possible. Remote teaching enables both faculty and students to continue coursework when the unforeseen happens, such as faculty/student illnesses or extreme weather events. The webinar event, hosted via Zoom, will be presented at 2:30 p.m. Thursday and 9 a.m. Tuesday.
Basketball Event Parking
WKU is hosting the Fourth Region High School Basketball Tournaments through March 10. Parking Structures 1 & 2 will be used for event parking. Check out an advisory from Parking & Transportation about parking changes for WKU faculty, staff and students. More: Lady Topper Basketball event parking
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Staff Senate

WKU Staff Senate's March meeting will begin at 9 a.m. at Downing Student Union, room 2081. More Info
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Pride Center Social

WKU ISEC Pride Center will host its Spring Social from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Downing Student Union, room 2084. More Info
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Steelband Concert

WKU Steelband will present a concert at 7:30 p.m. at Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center Recital Hall; admission is $5.
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