The newsletter for the WKU community
October 2, 2020
Benefits open enrollment begins Oct. 12
Here’s a reminder from Human Resources that open enrollment for WKU’s health plan will be held Oct. 12-23.
 
All benefit-eligible employees must complete annual benefits enrollment for coverage effective Jan. 1, 2021. Log in to the Benefits Portal early to review your current elections, 2021 Benefits Guide, and plan documents. Online webinars hosted by the WKU Employee Wellness & Benefits Team and vendor representatives will be available throughout the open enrollment period.

The 2020-2021 Top Life Employee Wellness Program year began Oct. 1 and ends Sept. 1, 2021. WKU introduces the new and enhanced Top Life Employee Wellness Portal, powered by Vitality. Refer to the 2021 Benefits Guide for details on the program requirements.
Torales Guadalupe leads WKU HOLAS
Julio Torales Guadalupe knew one day he would come to WKU, and now that he is here, he “loves being on campus with students from so many backgrounds,” a place where he can lead an organization like the Hilltopper Organization of Latin American Students (WKU HOLAS).

“Even when I was little, I would tell my mom, I will be here in the future. And, she would say, ‘If God allows it,' ” said Torales Guadalupe, a sophomore Business Finance major from Franklin and president of HOLAS.
Check WKU's Healthy on the Hill website for COVID-19 information, including FAQs, Reported Cases Dashboard, Symptoms & Health Checks and more. Reminder: Flu shots are available at GGC@WKU by scheduling an appointment or walking in to the clinic.
CLIMBING HIGHER
Check out the Fall 2020 newsletter from WKU's Department of Agriculture and Food Science for news and updates on students, faculty, staff and alumni. Learn More
Spotlight: Dillon Miller
Dillon Miller graduated from WKU in May 2020. He received a BA in English, concentrating in Professional Writing with a minor in Entrepreneurship. He is currently enrolled in WKU’s Brewing and Distilling Arts and Sciences graduate certificate program and is working at Dueling Grounds Distillery.
ISEC planning October events
The Cynthia and George Nichols III Intercultural Student Engagement Center will host several events in October: Career Ready on Oct. 14; It's the Resume for Me on Oct. 15; Hip Hop Monologues on Oct. 21; Why Knot Us Black Male Initiative Induction Ceremony on Oct. 25.
Register for Deliberative Dialogue sessions on Oct. 9 & Nov. 19
The WKU Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Workgroup reminds the campus community there is still time to register for the Deliberative Dialogue sessions on Confederates in OUR Attic.
  • Session 1: Oct. 9, 2:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. (Registration will close Monday)
  • Session 2: Nov. 19, 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. (Register by Nov. 14)
  • Register online; Zoom links and material will be sent prior to the sessions
LGBTQ+ History Month
WKU is commemorating LGBTQ+ History Month in October with activities for students, staff, faculty, alumni and community members. The LGBTQ+ History Month website provides the latest information on events and activities throughout the month.
View from the Hill
WKU has passed the six-week mark since the start of the fall semester, following lots of safety precautions amid the worldwide pandemic. In this week’s View from the Hill, WKU’s Amy Bingham tells us about a Student COVID-19 Task Force that’s been assembled to provide as much support as possible to their peers.
Athletics
October
2
Friday
WKU Jazz Ensemble

WKU Jazz Ensemble's Fall Concert will begin at 11:30 a.m. today at the Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center Amphitheatre. Learn More
October
2
Friday
LGBTQ+ History Month

LGBTQ+ History Month kickoff event will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. today on the WKU South Lawn. Learn More
October
3
Saturday
Student Recital

Haley Cuzick Senior Vocal Recital will begin at 3 p.m. Saturday with a livestream on Facebook or YouTube. Learn More
More events: Check WKU Events calendar or follow @wkuevents on Instagram
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