The newsletter for the WKU community
December 9, 2021
President's Message: Thank You for an Extraordinary Fall Semester on the Hill
Dear Colleagues,

As we close another semester on our Hill, I want to thank you for all you accomplished this term. Your dedication and selflessness continue to elevate WKU and transform our student experience. I appreciate your efforts to make our return to the Hill this fall successful for our entire community.

Many members of our WKU Family will continue their work as our Winter Term gets underway shortly after our Recognition Ceremonies this Saturday. To those faculty and staff teaching and supporting our students throughout this term, I extend a special thank you.

If you haven’t had a chance to receive your flu vaccine, it is always a good idea to do so before the rush of holiday gatherings. Stop by the GGC Campus Clinic or schedule an appointment by calling (270) 745-2273. Additional information can be found here.
WKU to recognize fall 2021 graduates
WKU’s academic colleges will recognize more than 1,100 fall graduates in ceremonies Saturday at Diddle Arena. The schedule is as follows:

  • 8 a.m.: Gordon Ford College of Business
  • 10:30 a.m.: Potter College of Arts & Letters
  • 1 p.m.: Ogden College of Science and Engineering
  • 3:30 p.m.: College of Education and Behavioral Sciences
  • 6 p.m.: College of Health and Human Services

The ceremonies will be broadcast on WKU PBS and on the WKU Facebook page and WKU YouTube channel.

HEALTHY
ON THE HILL
Check WKU's Healthy on the Hill website for the latest updates, including COVID Cases Dashboard, Vaccine Information and more.
CLIMBING HIGHER
The WKU Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program received affirmation of accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) for a period of 10 years. Learn More
#WKUGrad Series
Check out stories on graduating students as part of our #WKUGrad series. For the latest on Saturday's recognition ceremonies, follow WKU social media channels.
Zena Pare of Alvaton has certainly made the most of a WKU experience that helped her dreams come true. She will be recognized as the Ogden Foundation Scholar.
For Logan Stanfield of Maysville, a film major with a minor in computer animation, an interest in technology shaped his WKU journey.
Madison Duncan of Bowling Green, a recreation administration major, left her mark at WKU through adaptive and inclusive recreation programs.
Psychology major Shaija (Shy) Noelle Camp of Lebanon considered not attending college right after high school. Fortunately, she made her way to the Hill.
After a challenging journey, graduation is just around the corner for Vithuran Karvannathasan, an international student from Brampton, Ontario, Canada.
Coming Friday on WKU News: James Troxell of Monticello earned his bachelor's in 2017 and is completing his master's degree in geosciences.
Spotlight: Celebration of the Arts
The Kentucky Museum is seeking entries for the 2022 US Bank Celebration of the Arts. The show will return to an in-person exhibition and will open Feb. 25. Entry deadline is Feb. 4. The competitive exhibition is open to all residents 18 years of age or older, living in a Kentucky county within a 65-mile radius of Bowling Green.
Regents to meet Friday
The WKU Board of Regents will conduct its fourth quarterly meeting at 9 a.m. Friday in the Martin Regents Room of Jody Richards Hall.
Gatton Academy student secures grant for planetarium
Arivumani Srivastava, a senior at The Gatton Academy, has secured a $1,500 grant for the Hardin Planetarium to update museum displays.
WKU Habitat chapter members will volunteer in Georgia
Members of the WKU Habitat for Humanity Campus Chapter will travel to Americus, Georgia, for their Winter Break Trip Dec. 12-18.
Student Success Summit
Registration is open for the 2022 Student Success Summit, featuring presentations by keynote speaker Dr. Josh Eyler. The event will begin at 9 a.m. Jan. 13 at Downing Student Union.
WKU Week in Photos
Check out this week’s installment of WKU Week in Photos by Clinton Lewis of WKU's Division of Communications and Marketing.
WKU Winter Term
WKU Winter Session classes will begin Monday. WKU offices will close Dec. 20 for Winter Break and will reopen Jan. 3. The Today@WKU newsletter will return in January; check WKU News for updates. More: Winter Term parking; WKU Restaurant Group hours of operation; Year-End Giving information
Athletics
December
9
Thursday
Faculty Senate

The WKU Faculty Senate's December meeting will begin at 3:45 p.m. today via Zoom. Learn More
December
11
Saturday
Residence Halls Close

WKU residence halls will close for winter break at 10 a.m. Saturday and will reopen at 8 a.m. Jan 14. Hilltopper Hall and Rodes Harlin Hall remain open. Learn More
December
12
Sunday
TubaChristmas

WKU’s Department of Music will present Bowling Green TubaChristmas from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at Greenwood Mall’s JC Penney courtyard. Learn More
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