Monthly Archives: April 2010

WKU announces student exchange agreement with university in Taiwan

WKU announces a new student exchange agreement with National Chung Hsing University in Taichung, Taiwan. Dr. Eric Conte, chemistry professor, initiated with relationship through a National Science Foundation grant.  He plans to continue the research portion of the collaboration in … Continue reading

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View from the Hill: Taggart has WKU chasing greatness, catching excellence

The WKU football team’s Red/White Spring Game on April 17 will mark the debut of head coach Willie Taggart and the end of spring practice as the Toppers prepare for the 2010 season. WKU’s Amy Bingham DeCesare talked with Coach … Continue reading

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Phi Gamma Delta chapter to celebrate Chartering Weekend April 30-May 1

The Chi Eta Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta at WKU will celebrate its Chartering Weekend on April 30-May 1. The highlight of the weekend will be the Chartering Banquet and Norris Pig Dinner at 6 p.m. May 1 at the … Continue reading

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Potter College will recognize student award winners for 2010 on April 18

WKU’s Potter College of Arts & Letters will recognize its outstanding students Sunday (April 18). The Potter College of Arts & Letters Student Awards ceremony is held each spring to recognize students who have excelled academically or who have demonstrated … Continue reading

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2010 WKU football tailgating plan

A designated student tailgating and picnic area, reserved grass parking, and approximately 500 free parking spaces in the PS1 parking structure highlight new student and fan friendly additions for 2010 football game days, WKU announced April 15.  The improvements resulted … Continue reading

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WKU senior receives International Studies Abroad Diversity Scholarship

WKU senior Megan Stinson has been awarded the International Studies Abroad Diversity Scholarship for her upcoming program this summer in Sevilla, Spain. Stinson, a marketing/management major from Louisville, is one of only two students to receive the ISA Diversity Scholarship … Continue reading

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College Republicans plan ‘W’ Day

WKU’s College Republicans will be doing their part to preserve the legacy of the 43rd president with a day just for him – “W” Day.  “W” Day will be taking place from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 21 outside … Continue reading

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WKU hosting Congress to Campus

WKU will host two former members of Congress through the Congress to Campus Program on April 21-23. The program is administered through a partnership between the U.S. Association of Former Members of Congress and the Stennis Center for Public Service … Continue reading

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Deere receives continuing education group’s Outstanding Faculty award

The Southern Region of the Association for Continuing Higher Education (ACHE) has awarded the Outstanding Faculty award to Dr. Randy Deere, Professor in the College of Health & Human Services at WKU. The Association presents this award to an outstanding … Continue reading

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4 students receive KIIS scholarships

Four scholarship awards have been made to WKU students participating in the Kentucky Institute for International Studies (KIIS) Summer 2010 programs. The scholarship amounts are awarded up to $500 with one award made for each program.  Students submitted application forms … Continue reading

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