Monthly Archives: September 2009
Photojournalist LaBelle visiting WKU
Dave LaBelle, a former WKU photojournalism professor and author of “The Great Picture Hunt,” “I Just Want to Shoot Pictures” and “Lessons in Death and Life,” will lecture about the business of photography at 8:15 p.m. Wednesday (Sept. 30) at … Continue reading
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Study Abroad advisor named
WKU’s Study Abroad & Global Learning announces the addition of the new Study Abroad Advisor. Melinda Farmer joins the SAGL staff as the main contact point for WKU students. Farmer returns to WKU after several years working in the study … Continue reading
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WKU new home for international CLIMLIST site for climate scientists
Dr. Joshua Durkee, assistant professor of meteorology in WKU’s Department of Geography and Geology, recently assumed duties as administrator of the international CLIMLIST site. The listserv is a moderated international electronic mail distribution list for climatologists and those working in … Continue reading
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WKU co-hosts Forensics Fiesta
WKU’s forensic team co-hosted the WKU Forensics Fiesta with Ohio University on WKU’s campus the weekend of Sept. 25-27. As co-host, WKU was not eligible for the sweepstakes trophy. Schools in attendance were University of Alabama, Berea College, Butler University, … Continue reading
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United Way campaign under way
WKU, in support of United Way of Southern Kentucky’s 2009/2010 regional annual campaign, began its campaign on Sept. 21 and will conclude Oct. 14. The campaign kicked off with a gathering of WKU campaign volunteers who were thanked for being … Continue reading
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Moss Middle School students visit WKU to learn about new iMedia program
Twenty-two gifted and talented students from Henry F. Moss Middle School visited WKU’s Mass Media and Technology Hall on Friday (Sept. 25) to learn about the School of Journalism and Broadcasting’s iMedia program. The middle school students are taking part … Continue reading
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GREEN Tour scheduled for Oct. 3
The Allied Alternative Energy Bowling GREEN Tour will take place on Saturday (Oct. 3) as part of the American Solar Energy Society (ASES) National Solar – the largest sustainable energy event in the United States. Area residents and businesses are … Continue reading
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WKU planning several activities to celebrate Native American Heritage
WKU has several events scheduled this fall in celebration of Native American Heritage. All events are free and open to the public. The events are sponsored by the Department of Folk Studies and Anthropology, the Provost’s Initiatives for Excellence, and … Continue reading
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Photos: Economic development announcement in Allen County
A gift from an Allen County corporation has created an internship program with WKU to promote economic development within its local community. Halton Group Americas recently made a $50,000 gift, which will be matched by $50,000 through the Commonwealth of … Continue reading
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Theatre and Dance 2009-10 schedule
WKU’s Department of Theatre and Dance has several Mainstage, Next Stage and Children’s Theatre productions planned for the 2009-10 season. Mainstage Productions Eccentricities of a Nightingale by Tennessee Williams Dates: Oct. 1-6 Location: Russell H. Miller Theatre, Ivan Wilson Fine … Continue reading
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