Monthly Archives: March 2010
Visit by former U.S. poet laureate will conclude Cultural Enhancement Series
The 2009-10 Cultural Enhancement Series at WKU concludes April 13 with a presentation by former U.S. poet laureate Billy Collins. The event begins at 7:30 p.m. at Van Meter Hall. Admission is free and open to WKU students, faculty, staff … Continue reading
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April 30 deadline for applications for Todd Gibbs Memorial Scholarship
WKU is accepting applications for the Todd Gibbs Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship can be awarded to a graduating high school senior, nontraditional student or a current WKU student. Strong consideration is given to students from Allen County majoring in communications … Continue reading
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IU Violin Virtuosi to perform April 10
The Indiana University Violin Virtuosi will present a recital at 5 p.m. April 10 at the Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center Recital Hall. The Indiana University String Academy Virtuosi is a unique collection of violinists, violists, and cellists between the … Continue reading
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Swoboda earns national award for his service in continuing education field
The University Continuing Education Association (UCEA) has awarded the Walton S. Bittner Service Citation for Outstanding Service to Dr. Donald W. Swoboda, dean of the Division of Extended Learning & Outreach at WKU. The Bittner Service Citation is a national … Continue reading
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WKU students advance to national finals in journalism competition
Three WKU students, the College Heights Herald’s sports staff and a Herald staff photo illustration will advance to the national finals after winning regional awards at the regional Society of Professional Journalists convention in Chicago last weekend. Participating in the … Continue reading
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Prophecy belief topic of April 14 lecture
WKU’s Department of History will welcome Dr. Paul Boyer, Merle Curti Professor of History Emeritus at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, as the 2010 Harrison Distinguished Lecturer on April 14. Dr. Boyer will present 666 And All That: Bible Prophecy Belief … Continue reading
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Pope, Pride to present recital April 18
WKU Department of Music’s Center Stage Series will present Wayne Pope, baritone, and Julie Pride, piano, as they team up for Fantasies, Frogs and Fairytales, their sixth concert in a series of themed recitals. The hourlong free concert will begin … Continue reading
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Music professor to present workshop at International VSA Festival in June
Dr. Robyn Swanson, professor of music at WKU, has been invited to present a workshop titled Inclusive Early Childhood Creative Arts Curriculum at the International VSA Festival on June 6-12 in Washington, D.C. The International VSA Festival is held every … Continue reading
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More than 700 students participate in Up ’til Dawn Finale for St. Jude
More than 700 WKU students participated in the Up ‘til Dawn Finale for St. Jude Children’s Hospital at the Preston Center on March 19. The 2010 Up ‘til Dawn Finale is the celebration of fundraising efforts throughout the school year. … Continue reading
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WKU HOSA students win state awards, qualify for national competition
WKU students have qualified for national competition by placing at the Kentucky Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) State Leadership Conference. Victoria Bertke, a senior pre-med major from Reynolds Station, and Matthew Kirk, a junior biology major from Livermore, won … Continue reading
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