Monthly Archives: November 2009
WKU students honored in 13th annual Jim Wayne Miller poetry contest
Lucas Filip, a WKU student from Leitchfield, placed first in the annual Jim Wayne Miller Poetry Writing Contest. Filip was honored at the 13th annual Jim Wayne Miller Celebration of Writing at WKU on Nov. 8. Cody Tucker of Springfield, … Continue reading
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Students to participate in Belize project
WKU’s College Health and Human Services has just finished the acceptance process into The International Multi-disciplinary Public and Clinical Health Team (IMPACT) and will be sending a group of students to Belize in January 2010. IMPACT is a College of … Continue reading
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Photos: Student technology event
Area students and teachers participated in the Student Technology Leadership Program event Nov. 13 at WKU’s Diddle Arena. (WKU photos by Bryan Lemon.)
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National survey finds Kentucky’s support for gifted students mixed
A new nationwide survey (the 2008-09 State of the States in Gifted in Education) has found that Kentucky’s commitment to its 170,459 gifted children is mixed. The state mandates identification and services for children in grades K-12. Yet, state funding … Continue reading
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WKU to honor high school scholars
WKU will honor students from area high schools for their academic achievements. The annual High School Scholars Luncheons honor students who qualify for at least a renewable full-tuition scholarship to WKU. Here’s the schedule: Nov. 24: Gatton Academy of Mathematics … Continue reading
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Cultural Enhancement Series continues Nov. 17 with American Revival
The 2009-10 Cultural Enhancement Series at WKU continues Tuesday (Nov. 17) American Revival: Celebrating the New Stars of American Roots Music at 7:30 p.m. at the Capitol Arts Theatre. Drawing from the worlds of bluegrass, folk and roots music, American … Continue reading
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Photos: Veterans Day 2009 at WKU
WKU observed Veterans Day on Nov. 11, 2009, with a ceremony at the Guthrie Tower. WKU’s Army ROTC program also inducted two new members into its Hall of Fame – retired U.S. Army Capt. Larry G. Loftis and retired Brig. … Continue reading
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Student, faculty/staff teams finish as runners-up in national golf tournament
Two teams from WKU finished as runners-up in the National Collegiate Golf Championship last weekend in Las Vegas. The student team of Will Brown and Chris Kendall, both of Bowling Green, shot a round of 65 to finish as national … Continue reading
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Homecoming 2009 photos
For photos from 2009 Homecoming events, check out the WKU Photo Blog or the WKU News Facebook page.
WKU forensic team members claim top honors at 3 speech, debate tourneys
WKU forensic team members traveled to Peoria, Ill., Manchester, N.H., and Warrensburg, Mo., to take part in three tournaments the weekend of Nov. 7-8. In Peoria, at the largest open invitational tournament of the year, WKU was crowned sweepstakes champion. … Continue reading
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