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WKU to celebrate 'Wild, Wild Western' Homecoming with events next week |
WKU will celebrate Homecoming 2021 with a Wild, Wild Western theme throughout the week concluding Saturday, Oct. 30, when the Hilltoppers take on Conference USA rival Charlotte.
“Many of our revered Homecoming traditions were missed in 2020, and we’re happy to announce their return in 2021, as we’re ‘Back in the Saddle Again,’” said Caitlin Greenwell, Senior Director of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement. “For example, we’re excited to bring the Homecoming Parade back to the City of Bowling Green this year. The parade, which will begin at 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 29, provides a unique opportunity to further unite campus and community.”
Immediately following the parade, Greenwell said all Hilltoppers are invited to gather at the Colonnade on the WKU main campus for Big Red’s Roar.
Homecoming Day on Oct. 30 will feature numerous reunions of organizations, Greek groups, athletic teams, academic programs and more. With the football game kicking off at 3 p.m., Tailgate & Celebrate will begin at noon.
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JUMP prepares student for education career |
Traditionally, for a student to earn a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree, they would spend about six to seven years in college. At WKU, with the Joint Undergraduate-Master’s Programs (JUMP), students can earn both in five years. Hanna Van Winkle, a student from Slaughters, is doing just that while working full-time in the Office of Admissions. “After entering college, I became involved with several on-campus organizations, including the Topper Orientation Program. I noticed that higher education was a very important and engaging field where I could apply my major areas of study and passion for helping students. Student Affairs is the perfect Master’s program for a career in higher education, so I enrolled in the JUMP program. I have thoroughly enjoyed earning credit for undergraduate and graduate courses at the same time. The JUMP program has given me the chance to start pursuing my chosen career early, so that completing it is more efficient and effective. " |
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The WKU Forensics Team took first place in sweepstakes at The Cyber Falcon, a virtual tournament hosted by Bowling Green State University on Oct. 17. Learn More
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'Styles &thegistofit' exhibit opening at Kentucky Museum |
Styles &thegistofit, an exhibit that explores the life and work of dressmaker Carrie Burnam Taylor, opens from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday during the Kentucky Museum's Open House. The exhibit will remain on view through June 30, 2023.
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Regents committees to meet |
The WKU Board of Regents will conduct committee meetings in the Martin Regents Room in Jody Richards Hall beginning at 9 a.m. Friday. |
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Dr. Jason Polk, Professor of Environmental Geosciences in WKU’s Department of Earth, Environmental, and Atmospheric Sciences, is the 2021 recipient of the Geological Society of America Karst Division’s Distinguished Service Award. |
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WKU Choral Activities concert |
WKU Choral Activities will present Awake My Soul and Sing featuring WKU Treble Chorus, WKU University Singers and WKU Chorale with The TrebleMakers and The Redshirts at 4 p.m. Sunday at Van Meter Hall with a livestream on WKU Music YouTube channel. Admission is $6; $4 for students.
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Global Learning Forum to feature international cave research |
As part of the International Year of Caves & Karst, WKU's Global Learning Forum will present Sisters in Research, Education, and Resource Management at 8 a.m. Monday on @wkuglobal Facebook/YouTube. Experts from Kentucky, Slovenia and China will talk about their international partnership and the collaboration of Mammoth Cave and sister parks throughout the world.
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Department of Psychology student, faculty profiles |
The College of Education and Behavioral Sciences is spotlighting students and faculty from the Department of Psychology in a series of profiles:
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The WKU MBA program's Executive Speaker Series will feature a presentation by Dr. Kay Meggers at 4 p.m. Tuesday via Zoom. Register online
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Check out the Fall 2021 newsletter from the Office of the Registrar for updates, including changes to the Spring 2022 academic calendar. |
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PS2 reserved Friday morning for Head for The Hill event |
Parking Structure 2 will be reserved Friday morning for Head for The Hill, a student recruitment event. PS2 is scheduled to reopen at approximately 10 a.m. Alternate parking is available in several locations.
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Tennessee students visit WKU |
On Oct. 8, 28 high school students from Hardin Valley Academy in Knoxville, Tenn., visited the Mahurin Honors College and International Center at WKU to learn more about WKU’s MHC and Chinese Flagship programs. |
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Spirit Masters are the official student ambassadors for WKU. Founded in 1981, the organization is celebrating its 40th anniversary at Homecoming this year. WKU’s Amy Bingham has more on how it all began in this week’s View from the Hill.
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Faculty Senate
WKU Faculty Senate's October meeting will begin at 3:45 p.m. today via Zoom. Learn More
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Fall Open House
The Kentucky Museum will host its Fall Open House from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday. Learn More
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Adaptive Athletics Showcase
WKU’s Campus Recreation and Wellness office, in conjunction with Bowling Green Parks and Recreation, will host an adaptive athletics showcase from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday in the Preston Health and Activities Center. Learn More
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WKU Blood Drive
WKU Blood Drive will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Wednesday at the Preston Health and Activities Center. Learn More
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