The newsletter for the WKU community
November 28, 2023
Light Up BGKY begins with kickoff ribbon-cutting event at Cherry Hall
Light Up BGKY, the community's new holiday lighting tradition, began with a kickoff ribbon-cutting event Monday afternoon at WKU’s Cherry Hall. Learn more about this week’s community events at lightupbgky.org
CLIMBING HIGHER
Audrey Baird, Emma Steffen and Emma Arave were the top three finishers in the Department of Marketing's third annual WKU Sales Competition. Learn More
WKU to recognize fall 2023 graduates on December 8
WKU’s five academic colleges will recognize about 1,000 fall graduates in three ceremonies on December 8 at Diddle Arena.
Spotlight: Giving Tuesday
Thank you for the work you do each day to support WKU students. Today is Giving Tuesday, another way you can increase the impact of your work to elevate the University.
Finance major focuses on mentoring and serving youth
“I wanted to influence the next generation. I figured I could do that in a different way,” said Bosco Tuyisenge, a WKU Finance major from Bowling Green.
Psychology student dances through circumstances
“I used to be a dancer, so I always say that I dance for the kids that can’t,” said Tori Minteer, a WKU senior from Louisville studying psychology.
Innovation Campus presents inaugural Buckman Prize
WKU Innovation Campus congratulates student entrepreneur Nessa Unseld, founder of the Coleus Academy, for being named the inaugural recipient of the prestigious Buckman Prize. The award was presented during the recent Summit of the South conference. More: Innovation Campus newsletter
Photovoice Project brings students, community together
WKU’s Center for Environmental and Workplace Health (CEWH), Lifeskills Center for Childwelfare Education & Research (LCCWEAR), and the Institute for Rural Health (IRH) hosted an event, the Photovoice Project, to engage WKU students with community professionals.  
Lost River Sessions continues with 'A Bluegrass Holiday'
Lost River Sessions will present A Bluegrass Holiday, featuring Vickie Vaughn & Friends, Arthur Hatfield & Buck Creek, and The Alley Cats, at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at The Capitol. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased online or at the door; admission is free for students with an ID.
Music Department Events
Here are some upcoming events from the WKU Department of Music:
 
  • Holidays on the Hill Concert featuring the WKU Symphonic Band and Southern Kentucky Choral Society, 7:30 p.m. Friday at Van Meter Hall; tickets are $15
  • Winterfest: A Choral Celebration featuring the WKU Treble Chorus, University Singers, WKU Chorale, WKU TrebleMakers, and WKU RedShirts, 8 p.m. Saturday at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 4754 Smallhouse Road; admission is free
Athletics
November
30
Thursday
Guest CEO Lecture

The Hays Watkins Guest CEO Lecture Series will host a presentation by William C. Carstanjen, CEO of Churchill Downs, at 9:35 a.m. Thursday at Grise Hall, room 235. Learn More
December
1
Friday
Teacher Hall of Fame

The Kentucky Teacher Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will begin at noon Friday at Gary Ransdell Hall Auditorium. Learn More
December
2
Saturday
Christmas in Kentucky

Christmas in Kentucky will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Kentucky Museum. Learn More
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