The newsletter for the WKU community
October 19, 2020
President's Message: Flu Shots
As we continue to monitor COVID-19 cases on campus and work to mitigate its spread, I want to thank you again for your support of WKU’s Healthy on the Hill operations this fall. We continue to experience a small number of new cases weekly, and we know this success comes directly from your persistent efforts to create an environment that minimizes the opportunities for spread. 
 
I understand the stress and additional effort due to rethinking and restructuring everything we do as an institution in response to the virus. From pedagogical and modality changes to building new ways to engage prospective students; from restructuring how we advise to innovating in the ways in which we engage donors; you have done extraordinary work since the onset of this pandemic to ensure we continue to meet our mission.
 
As we head into the last month before the Thanksgiving break, it is more important than ever before for you to get a flu shot. Because many symptoms of influenza and COVID-19 overlap, coupled with concerns over individuals simultaneously fighting both illnesses, WKU strongly encourages our faculty, staff and students to take this precautionary measure.

Now, we have made it even easier for you.
Panhellenic Council earns national award
WKU’s Panhellenic Council has been recognized with the top award presented by the National Panhellenic Conference. WKU is one of 25 College Panhellenic Associations that received 2019-20 College Panhellenic Excellence Awards from the NPC. "It is such an honor for our Panhellenic Council and community to receive this award. I'm so proud of the women in our community,” Council President Madison White said. “Even under difficult circumstances, we've all continued to work hard and plan to keep WKU Panhellenic strong."
Check WKU's Healthy on the Hill website for COVID-19 information, including FAQs, Reported Cases Dashboard, Symptoms & Health Checks and more. Flu shots: Read President Caboni's campus message for details on how WKU is making easier to get your flu shot.
CLIMBING HIGHER
WKU Music Professor John Cipolla has served (by invitation) as a jury member for three international clarinet competitions this year. Learn More
Deadline Nov. 15 for new faculty-led program proposals
Global Learning & International Affairs invites new faculty-led program proposals for Winter 2022 or Spring 2022. Developing and leading a faculty-led program internationally or within the U.S. can attract students to your major; contribute to student persistence and graduation; expand global learning opportunities for faculty and students; and contribute to faculty professional development and research. In line with the WKU Strategic Plan, we welcome new proposals especially for Colonnade courses. The recent Virtual Study Abroad Fair was very successful and well-attended. Additionally, 2,300 new WKU applicants expressed interest in studying abroad during their time at WKU. GLIA is working with ACDC to provide additional advising and recruiting to direct new students to these opportunities from their first day on campus. Questions? Contact study.abroad@wku.edu. The proposal deadline is Nov. 15.
Spotlight: WKU Week in Photos
Check out this week’s installment of WKU Week in Photos by Clinton Lewis and Bryan Lemon of WKU's Division of Communications and Marketing.
Hatcher Lecture Series
The Department of Modern Languages will host the annual Paul G. and Ernestine G. Hatcher Modern Language Lecture Series at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday. In her presentation, Why College Students Should Learn a Language, Dr. Mary K. Long from the University of Colorado will explain why learning a language is important for students’ personal and professional lives.
GRAD LEARN Webinar Series
The Graduate School has launched GRAD LEARN, a webinar series designed to share information about evidence-based practices to promote innovation in graduate education. The first webinar for faculty and staff, Connecting Graduate Admissions and Graduate Student Success, will be presented from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Benefits open enrollment
Here's a reminder from Human Resources that benefits open enrollment for WKU’s Health Plan ends Friday. All benefit-eligible employees must enroll for coverage effective January 1, 2021. Log in to the Benefits Portal to enroll. The 2020-2021 Top Life Employee Wellness program year began Oct. 1. For details, see the 2021 Benefits Guide. If you need help enrolling, email benefits@wku.edu to schedule an enrollment assistance session via Zoom.
WKU Construction Webcams
Check out webcam images as work continues on The WKU Commons at Helm Library and the First Year Village.
Athletics
October
20
Tuesday
CITL Webinar

The Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning will present How to Prepare Electronic and Dynamic Continuance and Tenure Packets from 3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday. Learn More
October
21
Wednesday
New Date: Percussion Event

Due to rain on Monday, WKU Percussion has rescheduled its presentation of Inuksuit. The outdoor musical performance will be held from 11:10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday in areas near the Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center. Learn More
October
22
Thursday
Graduate School Workshop

The Graduate School will host a My Individual Development Plan (myIDP) Workshop from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday. myIDP is a free career-planning tool to help STEM graduate students define and pursue their career goals. Learn More
More events: Check WKU Events calendar or follow @wkuevents on Instagram
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