The newsletter for the WKU community
November 10, 2022
National First Gen Day: Film Production major reflects on WKU experience
A first-generation college student, April LeAnn started her journey with a passion for film. During her time on the Hill, she’s also found great friends to make memories with and a “filmaly” in an academic program she loves. She found opportunities that she turned into research and space to create projects that connect with her personal story of coping with domestic abuse and entering foster care. “I kind of always knew I wanted to go to college. No one in my family went to college. Some of them have not even graduated high school. So, I knew that higher education was something that I wanted for myself,” said April, a WKU senior Film Production major from Central City. More: WKU F1RST GEN Information
First Gen Day Spotlight: Ashley Garrett
As a first-generation college graduate, Ashley Garrett has experienced a career path that’s been paved by WKU alumni, faculty and staff who helped her find her way. “WKU changed my life in every conceivable way. This is where I found my purpose and learned how to be a professional in higher education. "
CLIMBING HIGHER
Louisville-based Luckett & Farley was recognized for Excellence in Architectural Design by the 2022 Honor Awards program of the Kentucky Society of Architects (AIA Kentucky) for The Commons at Helm Library. Learn More
Spotlight: Professionalism Conference
This week, WKU’s Gordon Ford College of Business hosted its annual Professionalism Conference. Students had opportunities to prepare for the workplace with speakers, Q&A sessions, the Professional Clothes Closet and professional photos.
School of Media to present 2022 Fleischaker/Greene Award
WKU’s School of Media will present the 2022 Fleischaker/Greene Award for Courageous International Reporting on Monday to journalists covering the war in Ukraine. Four-time Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Carol Guzy and Editor-in-chief Olga Rudenko and the staff of the Kyiv Independent in Ukraine have been selected as this year’s recipients of the prestigious award. The ceremony will begin at 4 p.m. at the Gary Ransdell Hall Auditorium.
WKU Football Information
In its final home game of 2022, WKU Football will face Rice at 1 p.m. Saturday at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium. Saturday is Senior Day and the Military Appreciation game. Here are reminders about parking, traffic, tailgating and more:
Reminder: Deadline today for 2022 United Way Campaign
Here's a reminder to the campus community from WKU Academic Affairs: Today is the deadline to submit your pledge form for the 2022 United Way of Southern Kentucky campaign. If you would like to continue your gift at the same level as last year, WKU will “rollover” your giving. However, if you would like to become a new donor or change your gift from the previous year, complete the pledge form and return or email it to Tonya Johnson or Bruce Schulte (Academics), Cole Bornefeld (Students), or Martha Sales (ESE/Staff).
View from the Hill
Three teachers who left an indelible mark during their careers in education will forever be enshrined in the Kentucky Teacher Hall of Fame. WKU’s Amy Bingham introduces us to the 14th class in this week’s View from the Hill.
Athletics
November
11
Friday
Veterans Day

WKU will observe Veterans Day at 11 a.m. Friday with a wreath-laying ceremony at the Guthrie Bell Tower followed by the ROTC Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. (Note: In case of rain, the wreath-laying ceremony will move indoors to Nite Class in Downing Student Union.) Learn More
November
12
Saturday
Hilltopper Basketball

Hilltopper Basketball will host Kentucky State in its home opener at 6 p.m. Saturday at Diddle Arena. Learn More (More: Event Parking Map)
November
14
Monday
SmartHolstein Lab Launch

The WKU SmartHolstein Lab will host a launch event from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday at the L.D. Brown Agricultural Exposition Center. Learn More
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