The newsletter for the WKU community
October 30, 2020
WKU Bingocize® team to seek grant funding through KYNETIC program
WKU researchers will seek a KYNETIC biomedical innovation grant award to develop new features for their nationally recognized Bingocize® program.

A proposal from Dr. Matthew Shake, Associate Professor of Psychological Sciences and Co-Director of the Center for Applied Science in Health & Aging (CASHA), was one of seven selected for the Fall 2020 Kentucky Network for Innovation & Commercialization (KYNETIC) cohort.

In the next step of the competition, Dr. Shake and Dr. Jason Crandall, Associate Professor of Exercise Science & Kinesiology and Co-Director of CASHA, will submit a full proposal and make a pitch to the KYNETIC External Review Board, consisting of academic and industry experts. KYNETIC staff will refer the board’s recommendations directly to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for final review and consideration.

“We are seeking to win the competition to secure funding to develop customer-requested features for our innovative web-based health app for older adults, which we are tentatively calling Bingocize® Connect™,’ ” Dr. Shake said. “This would build off our existing successes in commercializing Bingocize® as a health-promotion program for older adults across the spectrum of care, ranging from independent living to assisted living to nursing homes.”
Updates from the Provost
Together we have managed to navigate one of the most challenging semesters in WKU’s history and we still have a few weeks to go. I know that it has been trying for many of you and for many of our students. I ask that you continue to keep our mission and purpose in mind and make every effort to make a difference for our students, faculty and staff, and our communities while remaining empathetic toward those that are struggling. I have been particularly proud of the interest in the diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives on our campus this semester. (More: Dean searches)
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Food Recovery Network redirects surplus food to those in need
Since the spring of 2019, students in WKU’s Food Recovery Network have kept more than 5,000 pounds of surplus food from landfills and directed it to those who need it. More: View from the Hill
Spotlight: Bridget Beavin
Bridget Beavin has always been interested in a career in public service. Raised in Louisville, she is a sophomore on the Hill pursuing degrees in History and Political Science. Ultimately, she plans to work in the government or the nonprofit sector.
WKU's NPHC president ends semester leading two events
WKU senior Destiny Smith of Bowling Green wanted more leadership experience and to develop as a leader. Through her involvement in several groups, and most recently becoming the president of WKU’s National Pan Hellenic Council (NPHC), Smith will finish out her undergraduate career leading two events, the NPHC Step Show Watch Party on Saturday afternoon and Black Town Hall on Monday evening, bringing students together at WKU.
View from the Hill
WKU’s Food Recovery Network is celebrating a milestone. More than 5,000 pounds of food has been picked up and distributed to local nonprofits. WKU’s Amy Bingham has more on the volunteers determined not to let food go to waste in this week’s View from the Hill.
Athletics
October
30
Friday
Ghosts of Sharks at Mammoth Cave

Dr. Rick Toomey and John-Paul Hodnett will present Ghosts of Sharks at Mammoth Cave at 3 p.m. today as part of the Department of Earth, Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences' Virtual Seminar Series. Learn More
October
30
Friday
WKU Symphony Halloween Concert

WKU Symphony will present its sixth annual Halloween Concert at 7:30 tonight at Van Meter Hall with livestream on YouTube and Facebook. Learn More
October
31
Saturday
NPHC Step Show

WKU NPHC will host a Virtual Step Show Watch Party at 2 p.m. Saturday at Downing Student Union Auditorium. The video also will air on Facebook. Learn More
More events: Check WKU Events calendar or follow @wkuevents on Instagram
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