The newsletter for the WKU community
September 15, 2022
15 Gatton Academy seniors named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists
Fifteen seniors from The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky have been recognized as Semifinalists in the 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program. Since The Gatton Academy’s inception in 2007, a total of 238 students have been named National Merit Semifinalists. Since students take the qualifying PSAT exam in October of their junior year of high school, much of their preparation stems from learning opportunities during their freshman and sophomore years of high school. The Gatton Academy builds on students’ sending school experiences to provide them with preparation for the ACT® and SAT®, critical components in becoming finalists.
Art featured at FirstBank Exhibit Gallery
In conjunction with the WKU Department of Art & Design, the WKU Alumni Association hosts art from WKU alumni, faculty, staff and students on a rotational basis in the newly enhanced FirstBank Exhibit Gallery. Located in the first-floor Calvin M. and Rosella S. Isbell Atrium of the Eva and Jim Martens Alumni Center, the FirstBank Exhibit Gallery currently features the work of local artist and WKU alumna Alice Gatewood Waddell through November.
CLIMBING HIGHER
Imagewest, an award-winning, student-run advertising and public relations agency at WKU, announced its inaugural 35 Under 35 list in honor of its upcoming 35th anniversary. Learn More
Provost's Message: Accreditation Faculty Fellow
Dear Colleagues,
 
The Provost’s Office is seeking an interested faculty member for the position of Accreditation Faculty Fellow.  The purpose of the faculty fellowship is to provide experience and opportunities in leadership to WKU faculty interested in learning more about the responsibilities of institutional accreditation. The fellowship is a two-year, part-time appointment working closely with the Assistant Provost for Accreditation and the Provost’s team to help in the University's preparation for reaffirmation and in developing and implementing projects related to the upcoming SACSCOC reaffirmation of accreditation.
Spotlight: Hispanic Heritage Month
Today marks the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month. WKU events, coordinated by the Intercultural Student Engagement Center, in collaboration with the Hilltopper Organization of Latin American Students (HOLAS), several academic departments, and the WKU Alumni Association, will begin Friday evening.
Kentucky Museum receives grant for preservation project
The Kentucky Museum has received a $48,384 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) through the Sustaining Cultural Heritage Collections Grants program. One of 226 projects from across the country to receive funding, the Kentucky Museum is one of three successful applications from Kentucky program-wide to receive an NEH grant.
Constitution Week
WKU's Constitution Week activities will begin Tuesday with National Voter Registration Day and Rock the Vote Festival.
Yates Memorial Run
The WKU Army ROTC program will host its 12th Eric D. Yates Memorial Run at 10 a.m. Saturday at Chaney's Dairy Barn, 9191 Nashville Road.
CHHS faculty promote sexual health through current project
Ms. Angel Parker and Dr. Kristen Brewer are on a mission to empower students to take control of their sexual health through education. Ms. Parker and Dr. Brewer’s current project aims to address why gaps in sexual health education exist. “There is a lot of stigma and discomfort about the topic of sexual health, and one way to help increase education is to better understand how to address those issues,” said Dr. Brewer. “The overall goal of this project is to gain insight and context of student, parent, and educator perceptions and attitudes regarding sexual health education. Although policies may limit certain aspects from being taught in school, data indicate there is a need to address risky youth sexual behavior.”
View from the Hill
A Glasgow company that’s recognized globally for innovative conveyor systems is reaping the benefits of a WKU and Gatton Academy alum. WKU’s Amy Bingham has more on how Nathan Lasley is making a big impact at SpanTech in this week’s View from the Hill.
Athletics
September
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Friday
NAACP Convention

The NAACP Kentucky State Convention will begin at 8 a.m. Friday at Downing Student Union and will continue Saturday. Learn More
September
16
Friday
Warren-Brooks Lecture

Dr. Ato Quayson, winner of the 2021 Warren-Brooks Award, will accept the award and present a lecture at 3 p.m. Friday at Cherry Hall, room 125. Learn More
September
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Sunday
Choral Concert

The WKU Department of Music will host Sing to the Sky, an afternoon of choral and vocal music by the WKU Chorale, at 3 p.m. Sunday at First Christian Church, 1106 State St. Learn More
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