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President's Message: Preparing for the Start of the Fall 2023 Semester |
Dear Colleagues,
I hope that you have enjoyed your summer so far, with opportunities for hobbies, travel, quality time with family and friends and perhaps even a few home projects. While summer affords our WKU Family some well-deserved time away, I know our faculty and staff have also used this period to execute numerous summer camps and events, tackle campus improvement projects, prepare for our incoming freshmen, begin recruiting our next class and plan for another successful year on our Hill. Thank you for your ongoing dedication and good work!
While preparing for the fall semester, many of our faculty and staff continue planning diligently for this year’s M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan, which commences on Tuesday, August 15. Transitioning from high school to college represents a significant milestone for our students as they leave home for the first time and immerse themselves in unfamiliar surroundings. M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan helps to make this shift less imposing, providing our Hilltoppers intentional settings to connect with peers, faculty and staff and help learning the ins and outs of college life, our campus and our rich traditions. Thank you, in advance, to all of our M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan Cluster Facilitators and to all those who continue reimagining and elevating this critical program.
To officially kick off the semester, please plan to join me at our annual Faculty and Staff Convocation on Monday, August 14, at 10:00 am in Van Meter Auditorium. Together, we will reflect on the previous year on our Hill and preview the year to come.
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WKU students intern at Doe-Anderson |
This summer, not one, but five Hilltoppers gained first-hand experience in the fast-paced world of advertising under the guidance of one of Kentucky’s oldest and most established creative agencies: Doe-Anderson Inc. Kaity Weitlauf, Isaac Teske, Jack Quinn, MaKenzie Bradley, and Camaren Pursley couldn’t wait to begin their internship within the Louisville institution. |
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Ogden College of Science and Engineering announced that Dr. Dan Strunk has been appointed as the new Director of the Agriculture Research and Education Center (AREC) at the WKU Farm. Learn More
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WKU PBS wins 2 Emmy Awards |
WKU Public Media staff members Joshua Niedwick and Jeff Petrocelli received Ohio Valley Regional Emmy Awards on Saturday at the 59th Annual Emmy Awards Gala in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. More: Impact Broadcast Awards finalists
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Spotlight: Ataullah Tahiri |
Rising sophomore Ataullah Tahiri is interning in Washington, D.C., as a Project Associate with the Global Entrepreneurship Network, a non-profit organization supporting entrepreneurship and innovation. “At my internship, I learn real entrepreneurial skills such as market research, company planning, and financial management. I also learn valuable soft skills like cooperation, communication, and problem-solving, which are highly appreciated in many fields,” shared Tahiri. |
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Koodali named American Chemical Society Fellow |
The American Chemical Society (ACS) has named Dr. Ranjit T. Koodali, WKU’s Associate Provost for Research and Graduate Education, to the 2023 class of ACS Fellows. The list includes 42 scientists who have made significant contributions to chemical sciences and have provided outstanding service to ACS, the world’s largest scientific society. |
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President Caboni speaks at Barren County chamber event |
WKU in Glasgow sponsored the July Barren, Inc/Glasgow-Barren Chamber Coffee & Commerce on Friday at Barren River Lake State Resort Park. During the program, President Timothy C. Caboni shared highlights from WKU in Glasgow, as well as WKU Main Campus in Bowling Green. |
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Biology professor, students publish research results |
Dr. Rodney King, a member of the WKU Biology Department and University Distinguished Professor, recently published a study in PHAGE: Therapy, Applications and Research; the only peer-reviewed journal dedicated to bacteriophage research and its applications in medicine, agriculture, aquaculture, veterinary applications, animal production, food safety, and food production. The article titled, “Isolation and characterization of phages that bypass the requirement for RNA-mediated antitermination,” is based on thesis work completed by three WKU Mahurin Honors College students.
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WKU Alumni Association board announces leadership |
The WKU Alumni Association Board of Directors recently appointed eight Board members to lead the volunteer organization. |
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WKU Alumni Association welcomes nine new board members |
The WKU Alumni Association welcomed nine individuals to the Alumni Board of Directors at its July 2023 meeting. “These new members bring a wealth of experience, expertise and a deep commitment to our institution, further strengthening our connection with our esteemed alumni community,” said Dr. Anthony McAdoo, Executive Director of the WKU Alumni Association. |
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WKU Young Alumni Council appoints seven new members |
The WKU Young Alumni Council recently appointed seven Hilltoppers to join the Council. This diverse group of recent graduates serves as ambassadors, advocates and advisers, working collaboratively with the WKU Alumni Board of Directors to inspire young alumni to connect, engage, and pay it forward to the Western Kentucky University community. |
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Psychology major runs across country for cancer awareness |
Dylan Boughey, a senior Psychology major from Louisville, is spending part of his summer traveling and seeing new places, like many college students. However, unlike other students, he is running coast to coast for an amazing cause. “I am in a group of 6 and we are running from Baltimore to San Francisco. I am representing the Ulman foundation which is located in Baltimore, Maryland. The Ulman Foundation helps patients navigate their diagnosis by giving them community, a free home to stay in during treatment, professional help with fertility preservation, financial guidance, and opportunities to stay fit. This is a housing organization to help cancer patients of John Hopkins that come all over the world. If you need treatment from John Hopkins and you live on the west coast, you can stay in the facility for free.” |
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WKU students visit Morocco |
Earlier this summer, WKU students embarked on an incredible journey of exploration and learning in Morocco. The trip included visits to ancient burial grounds, trekking through the Sahara Desert, seeing the cave of Hercules, collaborating with Moroccan students and many other enriching experiences. |
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To accommodate campus move-in activities and prepare for the start of the Fall 2023 semester, the Move-In Parking Plan will be in effect from 5:30 a.m. Friday to 4:30 p.m. August 20. More: 2023-2024 Parking Permit Update
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Metals Innovation Initiative |
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Bike4Alz Team 11 completed its 3,600-mile cross country trip to raise money and awareness for Alzheimer’s research last week in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
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Mesonet Ribbon Cutting
The Kentucky Mesonet at WKU will conduct a ribbon cutting for its 79th station at 2:30 p.m. (Eastern time) Wednesday at University of Kentucky's Spindletop Hall, 3414 Iron Works Pike, Lexington.
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Uniquely You Exhibition
The Kentucky Museum, in partnership with The Mystic Arts Association, will host the Uniquely You Exhibition & Art Market from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday. Learn More
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Staff Senate
The WKU Staff Senate will meet at 10 a.m. August 9 at the Martin Regents Room, Jody Richards Hall. Learn More
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