The newsletter for the WKU community
October 10, 2019
Cultural Enhancement Series to present 'An Evening with Dr. Eve L. Ewing'
WKU’s Cultural Enhancement Series Committee presents the second event of the season, Poetry in Context: An Evening with Dr. Eve L. Ewing , at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Van Meter Hall.

Dr. Eve L. Ewing has inspired countless individuals with her artwork, poetry and writing. She focuses on themes of black empowerment, social revolution and radical self-love.

Her work has been featured in Marvel Comics, the Chicago Reader, and the Boston’s Children Museum.

In her presentation, Dr. Ewing will discuss the significance of poetry within its historical, social and emotional context. There will be a Q&A session after the keynote followed by a book signing. Books will be available for purchase before and after the event in the lobby of Van Meter Hall.

Admission is free and open to the public. Seating is first-come, first-served.
CLIMBING HIGHER
Finnish journalist Jessikka Aro will receive the fourth annual Fleischaker/Greene Award for Courageous International Reporting from WKU's School of Media at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Gary Ransdell Hall Auditorium. Learn More
19 students are candidates for 2019 Homecoming queen
Nineteen students are candidates for Homecoming queen at WKU. The 2019 queen will be crowned at halftime of the WKU vs. Charlotte football game on Oct. 19. Candidates will participate in numerous activities during Homecoming Week; WKU students will cast their votes for queen in online balloting on Oct. 16.
Traffic Advisory: Portion of 31W Bypass closing on Monday
The U.S. 31W Bypass will be closed in downtown Bowling Green between Park Street and State Street beginning at 10 a.m. Monday. The closure will last for 14 days as utility crews work in the area. Detours will be in place. Citizens needing access to medical facilities and WKU faculty, staff and students needing access to the WKU Medical Center facility may be affected by this closure. Allow extra travel time. For information, contact Parking & Transportation at transportation@wku.edu or (270) 745-2361.
Spotlight: Gallery Hop
The Kentucky Museum will be open extended hours, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., during the Bowling Green Gallery Hop on Oct. 18. Hop on in and see three new exhibits encompassing Art, History and Culture.
Cybersecurity class designed for business professionals
Business professionals who would like to be better informed about the cybersecurity risks looming in various industries can take an online graduate-level course through the Gordon Ford College of Business’ MBA program. Dr. Mark Ciampa , renowned expert in cybersecurity, will teach a special topics course called Managing Cybersecurity Risk during the second bi-term of the fall semester, which begins Oct. 17 and ends Dec. 13.
Fall Break Parking & Transit
Parking and Topper Transit service adjustments will be in effect for WKU Fall Break today 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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