Monthly Archives: August 2009
Photos: First day of classes
Aug. 31 was the first day of classes for the fall semester at WKU. (WKU photos by Clinton Lewis)
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Symphony hires new executive director
The Bowling Green Western Symphony Orchestra has hired Jennifer Bryant as its new executive director. After graduating summa cum laude from the University of Louisville in 1996 with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Bryant has worked in the field … Continue reading
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Mesonet continues to expand network
The Kentucky Mesonet is continuing to expand its statewide weather and climate monitoring network. Mesonet stations are operational near Paintsville in Johnson County, Maysville in Mason County and West Liberty in Morgan County with installation under way at four more … Continue reading
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M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan: Class photo
As part of M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan 2009, members of WKU’s Class of 2013 got together Thursday morning (Aug. 27) for a photo at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium. (WKU photo by Clinton Lewis) Here’s a video clip by Matt Powell in the … Continue reading
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Potter College 2009-10 events
The Potter College of Arts & Letters has numerous visual and performing arts events (music performances, art exhibits, Children’s Theatre Series, Theatre & Dance performances and the Cultural Enhancement Series) scheduled for the 2009-10 academic year. A link to the … Continue reading
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Students recognized at convocation
During the Aug. 24 opening convocation, WKU President Gary Ransdell recognized five outstanding students — Elizabeth Romero Fuerte, Charlie Harris, Rachel Reetzke, Matt Rice and Patrick Stewart –for their accomplishments. “Folks, this is why we exist,” Dr. Ransdell told faculty … Continue reading
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Traffic advisory: Chestnut Street work
Chestnut Street from 14th Avenue to Cabell Drive (near the WKU campus) will be closed to through traffic from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday (Aug. 26) for utility construction by IKON Construction. Detours will be posted and delays can … Continue reading
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WKU graduate interning in NYC
Brooke Winebrenner, a WKU graduate from Louisville, is interning at Peppercom, a Public Relations Strategic Communications agency located in New York City. Winebrenner, who attended Sacred Heart Academy, graduated from WKU in May with a bachelor’s degree in public relations … Continue reading
Spirit, diversity awards presented
WKU President Gary Ransdell presented the annual Spirit of WKU and diversity awards Monday morning at the opening convocation. Dr. Juanita Bayless, associate dean of the Division of Extended Learning and Outreach and director of the WKU-Glasgow campus, received the … Continue reading
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WKU fishing team wins tournament
WKU’s Hilltopper Bass Club team of David Stephens and Adam Hock won the National Guard FLW College Fishing Event for the central division on the Mississippi River Saturday. Stephens, a Louisville junior, and Hock, a May graduate from Erlanger, caught … Continue reading
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