The newsletter for the WKU community
January 27, 2022
Black History Month events begin Feb. 1
Black Lives. Black Health. Black Wealth. We Matter is the theme for Black History Month 2022 at Western Kentucky University.

The monthlong celebration will begin with the Black History Month Opening Ceremony at 6 p.m. Tuesday (Feb. 1) at the Harbaugh Club at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium. The event, sponsored by the Cultural Heritage Planning Committee and the Black Student Alliance, will feature graduate student Tamera Lott providing the student charge and performances by student organizations like Blaq Art Nouveau and Amazing Tones of Joy. The event is open to the public, but capacity is limited. Those interested should contact WKU’s Cynthia and George Nichols III Intercultural Student Engagement Center (ISEC) at (270) 745-5066.

Black History Month events include a keynote address, presentations, health fair, film screenings, multicultural retreat and an inaugural sneaker gala. The full calendar is available at www.wku.edu/isec/blackhistorymonth
Student Research Conference: Call for Judges
The Student Research Council is seeking judges for the 52nd Annual Student Research Conference on March 26 in Downing Student Union. Current or retired WKU faculty and staff, alumni and community members are invited to volunteer by Feb. 25. More: Workshop series for students
HEALTHY
ON THE HILL
Check WKU's Healthy on the Hill website for the latest updates, including Spring Semester COVID-19 Update, COVID Cases Dashboard, Vaccine Information and more.
CLIMBING HIGHER
Dr. Elizabeth (Betsy) Shoenfelt, University Distinguished Professor Emerita in the WKU Department of Psychological Sciences, has been named a Fellow in the American Psychological Association (APA). Learn More
Spotlight: Dance Project
The WKU Dance Program will present Dance Project 2022 next weekend at the Gordon Wilson Hall Lab Theatre. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Feb. 3-5 and 2 p.m. Feb. 6. All tickets are $7. Masks are required.
English offers variety of clubs
The English Department is home to a variety of clubs to participate in and receive support from like-minded individuals. English Club, Professional Writing Club, and Messages in a Bottle are all meeting this spring. More: English scholarships
Basketball Event Parking
Hilltopper Basketball will host UAB tonight and Middle Tennessee on Saturday afternoon. Check out this reminder about event parking.
View from the Hill
WKU's Office of Admissions has expanded its options when it comes to showcasing all the campus has to offer. The changes were prompted in part by the COVID-19 pandemic as WKU’s Amy Bingham explains in this week's View from the Hill.
Athletics
January
27
Thursday
Faculty Senate

WKU Faculty Senate will meet at 3:45 p.m. today via Zoom. Learn More
January
27
Thursday
Planetarium Show

Eyes on the Early Universe: James Webb Space Telescope will be presented at 7 tonight at the Hardin Planetarium. Learn More
January
28
Friday
Faculty Recital

The Music Department will present a faculty recital by Dr. Sarah Herbert, accompanied by Dr. Zach Lopes, at 7 p.m. Friday at Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center Recital Hall. Learn More
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