The newsletter for the WKU community
February 1, 2024
WKU Esports teams win division titles
WKU Varsity Esports program had a successful fall semester as the Varsity League of Legends and Rocket League teams won division championships.

The League of Legends team (top photo) won its fall division national championship in the Riot Games’ College League of Legends tournament. League of Legends team members included student coach Parker Evans of Bowling Green, Ethan Hagan of Bardstown, Levi Hagan of Bardstown, Harrison Hunt of Louisville, Nicholas Johnson of Elizabethtown, Trey Muller of Louisville, Andrew Petitt of Paducah, Benedek Por of Bowling Green, Peyton Smith of Simpsonville, and Sammy Wooten of Louisville.

The Rocket League team (bottom photo) won its fall division national championship in the National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE) Starleague tournament. Rocket League team members included student coach Isaac Lockwood of Mayfield, Jay Bailey of Jamestown, Michael Delaney of Paducah, Gavin Maynard of Glasgow, and Jordon Sorrells of Owensboro.

WKU's League of Legends, Rocket League, Overwatch and Valorant teams will compete in more events this semester.
CLIMBING HIGHER
The College of Education and Behavioral Sciences announced its 2023-2024 CEBS Faculty Excellence Award Winners. Learn More
The Gordon Ford College of Business announced its 2023-2024 GFCB Faculty Excellence Award Winners. Learn More
Black History Month events
WKU kicked off its celebration of Black History Month 2024 this week. This year’s Black History Month theme is African Americans and the Arts. The events, coordinated by the Cynthia and George Nichols III Intercultural Student Engagement Center, continue tonight with Black History Month Night at the Hilltopper Basketball vs. Sam Houston game. More: Black History Month Events
Spotlight: Bethany Davis
“I was recently named Senior Vice President of Communications at K-LOVE and Air1 Radio. In this role, I serve as part of the nine-person executive leadership team and oversee all communications and marketing functions.” -- Bethany Davis, 2003 WKU Broadcasting graduate
CITL Upcoming Events
The Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning (CITL) has several events coming up in February, including An Overview of WKU Academic Support Programs and Services, a PD Day session that has been rescheduled for February 19. CITL also is hosting a series on AI in the classroom that will culminate with a Zoom conference on April 12. Registration and session information is available on the CITL Events page.
2024 Student Scholar Showcase Workshop Series
Here’s a reminder that the WKU Office of Research and Creative Activity will host the first installment of the 2024 Student Scholar Showcase Workshop Series on Monday (February 5). Dr. Kandy Smith, WKU Associate Professor of Literacy, will present How to Write an Abstract from 5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. via Zoom.
WKU in Glasgow hosts virtual info session for Early College
High school sophomores and their parents who are interested in Early College at WKU in Glasgow have one more chance to attend an info session about the program. Representatives will host a virtual session for those who were unable to attend sessions at their high schools. The Zoom session will begin at 5 p.m. Tuesday (February 6).
Kentucky Museum hosting presentation on February 7
The Kentucky Museum will continue its America 250 programs with I Got a Right to the Tree of Life: Women’s Suffrage and African American Women’s Voices by Dr. Kathy Bullock, Berea College Professor Emerita of Music, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday (February 7). Through songs and stories, the presentation will share the journey and the contributions of African American women in the struggle for the right to vote in the United States.
Film series presents 'Butterfly in the Sky' on February 8
The Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers Series, co-sponsored by the PCAL Cultural Enhancement Series, will present Butterfly in the Sky: The Story of Reading Rainbow at 6:30 p.m. February 8 at The Capitol in downtown Bowling Green. The film will be followed by a Q&A with Executive Producer/Consulting Editor Dava Whisenant. Free tickets available online
Basketball Event Parking
Here's a reminder from WKU Parking & Transportation about event parking for Hilltopper Basketball games tonight and Saturday night.
Gifted Education Month
Today marks the start of Gifted Education Month. On Tuesday at the State Capitol in Frankfort, Allison Mefford, Executive Director of the Kentucky Association for Gifted Education (KAGE), will preside over the Proclamation Signing Ceremony designating February as Gifted Education Month in Kentucky. More: Photos from The Center for Gifted Studies' events
Athletics
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Winter Super Saturdays

The Center for Gifted Studies will host Winter Super Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday at various locations. Classes continue February 10 and February 17. Learn More
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FAFSA Event

WKU Student Financial Assistance will host Sunday FAFSA Funday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday at Downing Student Union Nite Class. Learn More
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Practice Makes Purpose

Melissa Bernstein, Co-Founder of Lifelines and Co-Founder of Melissa & Doug Toys, will present Practice Makes Purpose: A Transformative Guide to Unlocking Your Full Potential at 4:30 p.m. Monday via Zoom. Learn More
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