The newsletter for the WKU community
January 24, 2023
Provost's Message: CITL Guest Speaker, author of 'Unraveling Faculty Burnout'
Colleagues, 

While the start of a new semester frequently brings a renewed energy and excitement, it is important that we not ignore the feelings of frustration and burnout that might begin to creep in towards the middle and end of the semester. Many of you have expressed concerns about burnout, and in response, the Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning (CITL) will be hosting Dr. Rebecca Pope-Ruark, author of “Agile Faculty” and “Unraveling Faculty Burnout” to visit with our faculty about Connecting as a Way Through Burnout and Building Vitality in Your Faculty Career. I hope that you’ll consider attending one or both of these sessions on Friday, January 27 in Downing Student Union (DSU) 3020. The descriptions and registration links are provided below. Special thanks to Micah Logan and Alicia Pennington for organizing this important event. 
Office of Scholar Development celebrates $1 million Gilman Scholarship milestone
With the conclusion of the most recent application cycle, WKU students have earned over $1 million from the nationally competitive Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program. Recipients earn funding for international education, promoting the U.S. Department of State’s goal of broadening the student population that studies and interns abroad. Since the program’s inception in 2001, 291 WKU students have earned $1,155,000 in Gilman Scholarships toward study abroad. This success reflects the exceptional support students find in the Office of Scholar Development (OSD).
CLIMBING HIGHER
The updated fourth edition of Strategies for Differentiating Instruction: Best Practices for the Classroom, written by Dr. Julia Roberts and Dr. Tracy Inman, has been released. Learn More
WKU online degree programs ranked among best in nation
U.S. News & World Report has ranked WKU among the top 55 Best Online Bachelor’s programs – and No. 2 in Kentucky. “The fact that WKU is consistently ranked so highly among online degree programs across the United States is a testament to two factors: the high quality of instruction and stellar student support services,” said Dr. Marko Dumančić, Assistant Provost of Faculty Development and Student Success.
Spotlight: WKU Week in Photos
Check out the latest installment of WKU Week in Photos by Clinton Lewis of WKU's Division of Communications and Marketing.
Safety degrees become GSP Qualified Academic Programs
WKU’s Bachelor of Science in Environmental & Occupational Health Science and Master of Science in Environmental & Occupational Health Science have both been reviewed by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) and approved as a Graduate Safety Practitioner® (GSP®) Qualified Academic Program (QAP), providing graduates from both programs the opportunity to apply with BCSP for the GSP designation after graduation.
Ogden College Faculty Award Winners for 2022-2023
The Ogden College of Science and Engineering (OCSE) is pleased to announce the recognition of four faculty in the annual OCSE Faculty Awards. These awards are presented each year in the categories of Excellence in Teaching, Excellence in Research and Creative Activity, Excellence in Service, and Excellence in Advising.
Ogden College Junior Faculty Awardees for 2022-2023
The Ogden College of Science and Engineering (OCSE) is pleased to announce the recognition of two junior faculty, one for excellence in teaching and one for excellence in research.
Dean's/President's Lists
WKU has released the Dean's/President's Lists for the fall 2022 semester.
Winter Weather Communications
Here's a reminder that WKU provides a number of ways you can find out if classes are delayed, canceled or if a campus is closed as part of our Winter Weather Communications Plan.
Athletics
January
25
Wednesday
Photojournalism Lecture

Photographer Simon Bruty will present a lecture from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Jody Richards Hall Auditorium (room 166). Learn More
January
26
Thursday
Honors Band Clinic

The 42nd annual WKU Honors Band Clinic will be held Thursday through Saturday at Music Hall and Van Meter Hall. Learn More
January
26
Thursday
Faculty Senate

The Faculty Senate will meet at 3:45 p.m. Thursday via Zoom. Learn More
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