The newsletter for the WKU community
March 3, 2021
3 Gatton Academy students recognized by NCWIT Aspirations in Computing
Second-year Gatton Academy student Mina Ryumae of Union has obtained national recognition for her achievements in computing, receiving Honorable Mention in the National Center for Women and Information Technology (NCWIT) Awards for Aspirations in Computing (AiC). In addition, second-year Gatton students Gloria Huang of Bowling Green and Jada Hunter-Hays of Hodgenville are each Kentucky Affiliate Winners.
Folk Studies graduate student pursues research on pandemic, other challenges
Like the rest of us, Ellie Dassler – a Folk Studies master’s student from Williamsburg, Virginia – is trying to make sense of COVID-19. Dassler, however, is employing her master’s research to understand the pandemic through a different lens. Her research centers on the experiences of professional folklorists and culture workers navigating a world in crisis. Along with the COVID-19 pandemic, Dassler is exploring the present racial and economic inequalities’ impact on folklorists.
WKU Board of Regents to meet Friday
The WKU Board of Regents will conduct its quarterly meeting on Friday beginning at 9 a.m. in the Martin Regents Room, Jody Richards Hall. The meeting will be live streamed at http://youtube.com/wkunews. More: Meeting agenda
Check WKU's Healthy on the Hill website for COVID-19 information, including Vaccine Information, FAQs, Reported Cases Dashboard, Symptoms & Health Checks and more.
CLIMBING HIGHER
The WKU First Year Village encompasses the residence halls in the south end of campus, including two new residence halls. Students can participate in living-learning communities and each hall will contain unique programming spaces. Learn More
WKU in Owensboro students can enroll in new online BSW program
WKU will launch a new online Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) this fall, giving students the option to complete their degree in person at WKU in Owensboro or 100% online – or a combination of both. The new 100% online program will provide an additional option for adult learners throughout the region.
Spotlight: Sandra Staebell
Sandra Staebell is the Registrar/Collections Curator at the Kentucky Museum at WKU Her love of history led her to study Public History and Museum Studies in school, with a B.A. in History from the University of Northern Iowa and an M.A. in Museum Science from Texas Tech University. From there she moved to the Kentucky Museum in 1988 and has been there ever since.
WKU will offer free online exam strategy workshops
This spring, WKU will offer two free online standardized exam strategy workshops for students preparing to the ACT, SAT, or GRE. The online workshops are led by experienced instructors who have a thorough understanding of each exam and can provide an introduction to test mechanics, scoring, and valuable study tips to help prepare for the exams.
Women's History Month
WKU is hosting a series of events in March to observe Women’s History Month. Highlights include a Women’s Conference on Saturday and a Women of Worth Banquet on March 26. The 2021 Women’s History Month theme, selected by the National Women's History Alliance, is “Valiant Women of the Vote.” For updates, follow @wkuisec on Instagram or visit the ISEC website.
Studio Series this weekend
WKU's Department of Theatre & Dance will present Studio Series 2021 this weekend. The streaming performances of four one-act plays directed, acted and designed by WKU students, will begin at 2 p.m. Saturday, 7 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $10.
Basketball Event Parking
Here’s a reminder from WKU Parking & Transportation about event parking for Hilltopper Basketball games vs. Old Dominion at 7 p.m. Friday and 4 p.m. Saturday.
Athletics
March
3
Wednesday
Provost Candidate Forum

An open forum for Provost candidate Dr. Bud Fischer, Dean of the College of Basic and Applied Sciences at Middle Tennessee State University, will begin at 2 p.m. today in the Downing Student Union Auditorium or via Zoom. Learn More
March
5
Friday
Folklife Network Gathering

The Kentucky Folklife Program, part of WKU's Department of Folk Studies and Anthropology, will host the first virtual Kentucky Folklife Network Gathering on Friday and Saturday. Learn More
March
10
Wednesday
Staff Senate

The Staff Senate's March meeting has been rescheduled for 10 a.m. March 10. Learn More
More events: Check WKU Events calendar or follow @wkuevents on Instagram
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