Monthly Archives: May 2009
Sorority, friends celebrate student’s life
As four sisters of Sigma Kappa sorority sang, about 100 students and others filed into the Downing University Center Theatre on Wednesday to celebrate the life of a WKU student who died on Monday. Laura Chaney, 18, a freshman communication … Continue reading
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WKU extends sympathy to family, friends of freshman Laura Chaney
“On behalf of the WKU family, I want to extend our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Laura Chaney. Our thoughts and prayers are with them. Laura will be missed at WKU,” President Gary Ransdell said. Chaney, an … Continue reading
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Agriculture professor honored by Auburn University’s veterinary school
Dr. Jenks Britt, professor of agriculture at WKU, has received the Wilford S. Bailey Distinguished Alumnus Award from the University of Auburn’s College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Britt was honored for his work in private veterinary practice and academia. A … Continue reading
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WKU, National City PNC scholarships
WKU and National City PNC have announced the four recipients of the National City PNC Harman and Potter Incentive Scholarships for 2009. The four-year renewable tuition scholarships are designated for a graduating senior in each of the four high schools … Continue reading
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Poetry contest winners announced
WKU Public Radio and the Law Firm of Harned, Bachert and Denton announce the winners of the 14th Annual Classical Music Poetry Contest. The contest offered students in grades 9 though 12 a chance to participate in an interdisciplinary project … Continue reading
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Higher education workshops begin in Franklin; registration is continuing
A small but enthusiastic group of prospective college students attended WKU’s first Higher Education Opportunity (HOW) workshop on Thursday (May 7) at the Simpson County Adult Education office in Franklin. “HOW” is intended to prepare adults for a smooth transition … Continue reading
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WKU students support literacy charity
First Book received a $1,500 donation on April 30 to help with its mission to give disadvantaged kids their first book. The donation came from The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS), a nonprofit organization that recognizes and engages high-achieving … Continue reading
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WKU-Owensboro to offer free GRE preparation workshop on May 20
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is a standardized test that most universities, including WKU, require for admission to graduate school. Students often procrastinate in their endeavor to begin work on their master’s degree solely because of the cost and difficulty … Continue reading
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SGA swears in officers, presents awards
WKU’s Student Government Association inaugurated new officers and presented awards at its final Student Senate meeting of the year on May 5. Kevin Thomas Smiley, a Danville junior, was elected Student Body President and Student Regent on April 14-15. Smiley … Continue reading
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Kentucky’s finest artists to hold spring fair May 16-17 at WKU’s South Campus
The Kentucky Guild of Artists and Craftsmen Spring Fair will be held May 16-17 at WKU’s Carroll Knicely Conference Center in Bowling Green. This event by juried members of the Guild is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. May … Continue reading
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