Monthly Archives: October 2009
Regents approve property purchase
The WKU Board of Regents today (Oct. 30) approved the purchase of Colonial Courts apartment complex to become an international student and visiting scholars village. Three, two-story brick buildings will be purchased for $573,750 to join six cottages already owned … Continue reading
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Governor unveils new sign that will direct travelers to Perry’s golf course
Gov. Steve Beshear and WKU Hall of Famer Kenny Perry teamed up Friday (Oct. 30) to unveil a new highway sign that will direct travelers to Kenny Perry’s Country Creek golf course. “The brown sign program has grown to become … Continue reading
Filed under Alumni, Athletics, Awards and honors, WKU News
Dennison named to Board of Regents
Glasgow pediatrician Melissa Dennison was sworn in as the newest member of the WKU Board of Regents during the board’s quarterly meeting Friday (Oct. 30). Dr. Dennison will complete the term of Judi Hughes of Bowling Green, who resigned earlier … Continue reading
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2 DELO units receive awards
The WKU Center for Training and Development (CTD) as well as the WKU Summer Sessions office have been recognized by their peers for excellence in the field of Continuing Education. This is the second year in a row that members … Continue reading
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WKU’s Kelly Autism Program to present 2009 Alliance Awards on Nov. 4
The Kelly Autism Program at WKU will present the 2009 Alliance Awards at 6 p.m. Wednesday (Nov. 4) at Downing University Center’s Cupola Room. The Kelly Autism Program, part of the Suzanne Vitale Clinical Education Complex at WKU, serves families … Continue reading
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2009 British Debates set for Nov. 3
WKU’s forensic team will host the 2009 British Debates on Tuesday (Nov. 3). The debate will begin at 5 p.m. in the Garrett Conference Center auditorium. Admission is free and open to the public. The format of the debate is … Continue reading
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Kentucky Mesonet expands with sites in Fulton, Harrison, Metcalfe
The Kentucky Mesonet has expanded its weather and climate monitoring network to Fulton, Harrison and Metcalfe counties. The Fulton County site is at Fulton County High School in Hickman. The Harrison County site is on private land in the Licking … Continue reading
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Sessions will provide information about WKU’s Study Abroad opportunities
WKU’s Study Abroad & Global Learning will launch a series of information sessions next week. The Study Abroad Information Sessions are designed to answer many questions students have regarding the different types of opportunities available to WKU students. Topics include … Continue reading
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‘Books & Baskets’ at Lady Topper game will tip off ‘Fall into Books’ program
The Southern Kentucky Book Fest partners, along with WKU Athletics and Charles M. Moore Insurance, will present “Books & Baskets” at the Lady Toppers’ season opener Nov. 14. The Lady Toppers will meet Eastern Kentucky University at 7 p.m. Fans … Continue reading
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Francis to deliver Lancaster-Puckett lecture Oct. 29 at South Campus
Dr. Sharron Halcomb Francis, a 2008 inductee into WKU’s Hall of Distinguished Alumni, will deliver the 2009 L.Y. Lancaster-Hugh Puckett Lecture at 6 p.m. Thursday (Oct. 29) at the Carroll Knicely Conference Center, WKU’s South Campus. A reception will begin … Continue reading
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