Monthly Archives: August 2008
Freshman Assembly ceremony Sept. 2
The annual Freshman Assembly ceremony will begin at 6 p.m. Sept. 2 at Diddle Arena. Speakers will include President Gary Ransdell and Student Government Association President Johnathon Boles. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Saundra Ardrey, head of the Department … Continue reading
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Bike shop open at Preston Center
The Intramural-Recreational Sports Department has opened a full service bike shop at the Preston Health and Activities Center. The bike shop offers maintenance, repairs and biking accessories and can make custom orders. The bike shop is located in the Outdoor … Continue reading
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WKU at the national conventions
Western Kentucky University faculty members and several students are in Denver this week for the Democratic National Convention with another WKU group scheduled to attend next week’s Republican National Convention in Minneapolis-St. Paul. Both groups will be blogging about their … Continue reading
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WKU department head completes Trans-Siberian expedition in Russia
Geography and Geology Department Head Dr. David Keeling recently completed a three-week transect of Russia on the Trans-Siberian railway, sponsored by the American Geographical Society. The educational tour began in Vladivostok, Russia’s major Pacific port city, which had been closed … Continue reading
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ICSET director receives national thermal analysis group’s top honor
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Geoscience students, faculty attend international GIS conference
A WKU geoscience graduate student received a scholarship to participate in the 28th Annual Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) International User Conference Aug. 2-8 in San Diego. S. Matt Brunt of Bowling Green was selected from a pool of applicants … Continue reading
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2008 fall semester opening highlights
Classes begin Aug. 25, but several events and activities begin next week as WKU prepares for the 2008 fall semester. Highlights include the following events: Aug. 14: Dedication of new Alpha Delta Pi sorority house, 11 a.m. at 1633 Chestnut … Continue reading
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