The newsletter for the WKU community
February 26, 2020
Cave exhibit opens at Kentucky Museum
The Kentucky Museum has opened Gazing Deeply: The Art and Science of Mammoth Cave , an exhibition that showcases how WKU’s backyard—the unique landscape of Mammoth Cave—is being studied, interpreted and inspiring action on environmental change.

The exhibition, which will be open through May 15, 2022, provides guests with an in-depth look at how scientists and artists work together to encourage protection of one of the world’s largest karst landscapes, as well as how applied learning at WKU is empowering the next generation of scientists, artists and changemakers.
CLIMBING HIGHER
Congratulations to WKU senior Natalie Turner who placed seventh in 2019-2020 Hearst Journalism Awards Program’s Radio News and Features competition. Learn More
Museum, Folklife Program help students understand communities
How can elements of culture, history and art be conserved to foster exploration and learning? At WKU, look no further than Brent Björkman, public folklorist and director of WKU’s Kentucky Folklife Program and Kentucky Museum . Björkman spends his days immersed in folklore studies; essentially, how people live. “The traditions that are shared in a community don’t stay the same,” he says. “They’re not static, they’re dynamic. Every person who learns something in the community — wood-carving, storytelling, an occupational skill — each individual puts their own imprint on it and adds their own talent to what they’re doing. Being able to embrace that and share that knowledge with the public is what a public folklorist does.”
School of Media, WKU Public Radio announce partnership for WWHR-FM
WKU School of Media is excited to announce a new partnership with WKU Public Radio regarding the management of WWHR-FM, WKU’s student-run radio station. Public Radio is responsible for the management, operation and broadcast programming of the station effective February 1, 2020. The station, located in Jody Richards Hall, will continue to serve as an educational lab overseen by the School of Media Broadcasting program faculty. Students will continue to produce news programs and gain valuable broadcasting experience.
Spotlight: Essay Winners
The Center for Robert Penn Warren Studies is pleased to announce the winners of the annual student essay contest. Cameron Fontes won first place for his analysis of Robert Penn Warren’s poem “Lullaby: A Motion like Sleep.” Joseph Shoulders placed second for an analysis of “Riverkeeper” by Margaret Gibson, and Seth Nevin came in third for an analysis of “To Autumn” by John Keats. They will be recognized at the annual Robert Penn Warren Studies conference on April 24.
Upcoming CITL Workshops
The Center for Innovative Teaching & Learning (CITL) is hosting professional development events for WKU faculty in March. Upcoming workshops include Creatively Checking for Student Understanding ; and Engaging and Motivating Gen-Z
WKU Basketball Event Parking
Check out event parking details for Hilltopper Basketball's final home game of the season at 7 p.m. Thursday against Louisiana Tech. Fans are encouraged to arrive early for Senior Night recognition.
February
26
Wednesday
Majors & Minors Fair

The spring 2020 Majors and Minors Fair will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Downing Student Union, third floor.
February
27
Thursday
Lost River Sessions LIVE!

Lost River Sessions LIVE!, featuring Kyshona and special guest Dax Evans, will begin at 7 p.m. at the Capitol Arts Center in downtown Bowling Green. More Info
February
27
Thursday
Black Excellence Exposition

WKU Forensics will host its fifth annual Black Excellence Exposition at 7 p.m. at Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center Recital Hall. More Info
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