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Frockt named Philanthropist of the Year |
Richard Frockt of Las Vegas, Nev., will be recognized as WKU’s Philanthropist of the Year, which honors the generosity, leadership and commitment of the recipient, at the inaugural Hilltopper Excellence Awards during Homecoming 2023.
In April 2023, WKU announced an additional $500,000 gift from Frockt that elevated the Frockt Family Professorship in History to the Frockt Family Chair in History. The endowed faculty position was established in 2003 in recognition of a gift from Richard, Janet and Ryan Frockt, who was a student at WKU at the time of the announcement. The most recent gift brought his total commitment for the Frockt Family Chair to $2 million.
At the time of the announcement, Frockt said he was inspired to continue to give back to his alma mater because of how WKU changed his life as a young man.
“Everything you do at Western Kentucky University can impact your life if you take advantage of the opportunities, and I had the desire to do something important,” Frockt said.
The Hilltopper Excellence Awards, presented by Franklin Bank & Trust, will be held on Thursday evening, Nov. 9, at Knicely Conference Center. In addition to the Philanthropist of the Year, the premier event will include induction of the 32nd Class of the WKU Hall of Distinguished Alumni and additional awards that celebrate achievement and service.
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Julia Link Roberts, Mahurin Professor of Gifted Studies, was re-elected to serve as chair of the Kentucky Advisory Council for Gifted and Talented Education at the September meeting. Learn More
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5 first-generation graduates named Alumni in Residence |
The WKU Alumni Association, in partnership with the Office of the Provost and the Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning, has named an inaugural class of five alumni to serve as Alumni in Residence on Nov. 7 for a day of engagement with current WKU students. |
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The Kentucky Museum will host Hammer-In, an outdoor festival celebrating metal working traditions of Kentucky, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. The event, sponsored by Logan Aluminum, is free and open to the public. |
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WKU Forensics hosts tourney |
WKU Forensics hosted its annual fall tournament on September 22-24, returning to hosting an in-person competition for the first time since 2019. |
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2023 WKU Homecoming offers new events and celebrations |
Make plans to attend the 2023 “BIG RED, White and Blue” WKU Homecoming, featuring new events and celebrations for fans of all ages to enjoy. New for this year is a family-friendly focus in Downtown Bowling Green. The week of festivities will conclude on Saturday, Nov. 11, when the Hilltoppers take on Conference USA rival New Mexico State. |
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Interactive ofrenda on display for Hispanic Heritage Month |
The Kentucky Folklife Program in partnership with WKU Folk Studies & Anthropology Department will host an interactive public ofrenda to celebrate Día de los Muertos and the vibrant Hispanic communities of Bowling Green. (More: Hispanic Heritage Month events) |
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2023 Annual Campus Security and Fire Report available |
The 2023 Annual Campus Security and Fire Report is now available on the WKU Police website. In addition to crime and fire statistics for 2022, this report also details policies about the police department and how to report fires and crimes to the police. This report also provides information from the Department of Environmental Health and Safety on campus fires and fire safety.
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Metals Innovation Initiative |
Check out the October newsletter from the Metals Innovation Initiative (MI2). The nonprofit organization with a mission to foster innovation in Kentucky’s growing metals industry is headquartered at the WKU Innovation Campus. |
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WKU wins 100 Miles of Hope |
Members of the WKU community rolled up their sleeves to win the annual WKU vs. MTSU 100 Miles of Hope blood drive for the first time in nearly 10 years. WKU collected 454 units of blood during the blood drive at the Preston Health and Activities Center. |
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Presidential Speaker Series
Dr. Robert Ballard, renowned marine geologist and deep-sea explorer, will present Deep Sea Exploration: Past, Present, and Future at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Van Meter Hall. Learn More
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WKU Staff Senate
WKU Staff Senate will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Downing Student Union, room 2081. Learn More
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Cultural Enhancement Series
Author, law professor and Kentucky state senator Cassie Chambers will discuss her book, Hill Women: Finding Family and a Way Forward in the Appalachian Mountains at 7 p.m. October 12 in the Jody Richards Auditorium. Learn More
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