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Robert Fischer Jr. named Provost at WKU |
WKU has named Robert “Bud” U. Fischer Jr. Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs beginning July 1.
Dr. Fischer is the dean of the College of Basic and Applied Sciences at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro.
“Dr. Fischer has a record of success in elevating the universities where he has held leadership positions,” WKU President Timothy C. Caboni said. “His experience with applied learning, improvements in retention and graduation rates and familiarity with growing sponsored research all are relevant to continuing WKU’s climb to greater heights as we implement our strategic plan.” (More: Read President Caboni's campus message)
Dr. Fischer said he is honored and excited to join WKU. “This is a special place that provides tremendous opportunities to change the lives of students and entire communities through education, research, innovation and service,” he said. “During my interviews and visit, I learned about WKU’s strong commitment to its students and to student success. These are the same values that I have focused on throughout my career and I look forward to working with my new colleagues to build on that foundation and engage in the innovative thinking and strategic development that will help define the future of this amazing institution.”
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Food venues announced for WKU Commons |
When the WKU Commons at Helm Library opens this fall, it will be a major focus for the top of the Hill, blending collaborative meeting and study space with food and beverage.
On Tuesday, President Timothy C. Caboni announced the food venues that will occupy the latest iteration of the 86-year-old former gymnasium and former library.
“We have designed this common, learning space to be warm, inviting and comfortable - where students feel at home and where they feel at ease to study, to collaborate, to converse, and let’s not forget – to dine,” President Caboni said. “So, as we reimagined and reformulated this space, at the center of every discussion was something near and dear to our Hilltoppers and to the entire WKU community – FOOD!”
The venues include Panda Express; Moe’s Southwest; Rising Roll; and the locally-owned Spencer’s Coffee and Lost River Pizza Company. There will also be a space where venues will rotate every few weeks. This fall, those will include Tavolino – Fresh Italian Fare; Ever Grains – Food for Wellness; and Barbecue District – Fire It Up.
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A project on elephant trunks by WKU biology faculty member Bruce Schulte and 2016 biology master’s graduate Chase LaDue is featured in The incredible, bendable, twistable, expandable elephant trunk, a TedEd animation released this week. In the video, viewers discover the incredible ways elephants use their trunks to sense and communicate information and emotion. Dr. Schulte, Associate Vice President for Strategy, Performance and Accountability, is a University Distinguished Professor and former head of WKU’s Department of Biology. LaDue is a PhD candidate at George Mason University. Watch Video
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Gatton Academy students qualify for international competition |
Three Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky students recently qualified for the world-renowned Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF). Andrew Park, Samirah Salifu and Jason Zhang were among the five Best in Fair winners at the March 6 Louisville Regional Science and Engineering Fair (LRSEF), earning automatic passage to ISEF. The Louisville Regional Science and Engineering Fair is an annual science and engineering fair held in Louisville, where students in grades 6-12 from 52 Kentucky counties may enter to compete. Gatton Academy students Ahmad Ateyeh and Sahil Krishnani also earned regional awards at the LRSEF. |
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Spotlight: Faculty Awards |
In a campus message Tuesday, Provost Cheryl Stevens announced the Spring 2021 Faculty Award winners for each College and the Libraries. Congratulations to all faculty who have contributed to our academic mission especially during these challenging times! |
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WKU to offer Public Health program at regional campuses |
Adult learners in Elizabethtown, Glasgow and Owensboro regions will have a new degree option through WKU Public Health beginning this fall. Students at these regional campuses will be able to complete a Bachelor of Science in Public Health through a hybrid format including in-person, connected classrooms and online. |
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On March 11, students gathered in a Zoom meeting to discuss media they have been engaging with. The event was the third English Salon hosted by the WKU Department of English. Contrary to what the name might suggest, the events are informal conversations, designed to help students stay connected through the pandemic. Students are free to discuss books, movies, TV shows, songs, paintings, video games, or any other media forms. More: Senior Keylee Garrison Shares Why English is Beneficial in Every Career Field
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Harrison Distinguished Lecture
Dr. Renee C. Romano, the Robert S. Danforth Professor of History at Oberlin College, will present Can the Past Save Us? The Role of History in the Fight for Racial Justice and Multiracial Democracy at 7 tonight via Zoom. Learn More
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Faculty Senate
The Faculty Senate's March meeting will begin at 3:45 p.m. Thursday. Learn More
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Planetarium Show
The Hardin Planetarium will present Invisible Universe at 7 p.m. Thursday. Learn More
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