Monthly Archives: May 2010
Photos: 2010 Duke TIP recognition
The Center for Gifted Studies at WKU hosted the Kentucky Recognition Ceremony for the Duke University Talent Identification Program on May 28 in Diddle Arena. Dr. Terry Holliday, Kentucky’s Commissioner of Education, delivered the keynote address. Dr. Sam Evans, dean … Continue reading
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Gatton Academy student recognized in national science essay competition
A student at the Carol Martin Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky has been recognized among more than 10,000 middle and high school students in the DuPont Challenge Science Essay Competition. Sarah Schrader, a second-year student from Bowling … Continue reading
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Sorority informational session June 5
The SOKY Alumnae Panhellenic Council in conjunction with the WKU Office of Greek Affairs will host the first ever Sorority Recruitment Informational Session for young women and their parents from 10 a.m. to noon June 5 at WKU’s Downing University … Continue reading
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Photos: A.C.E. international conference
The 38th annual International Student Convention of Accelerated Christian Education wrapped up its visit to WKU on May 27 with an awards rally. About 2,500 middle school and high school students from the United States and five continents attended the … Continue reading
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Golf scramble June 18 will raise funds for WKU Police Department unit
The WKU Police Department’s first “Chief’s Challenge Golf Scramble” will be held June 18 at Kenny Perry’s Country Creek Golf Course in Franklin. The four-person scramble is a fundraiser to benefit the WKU Police Department’s Special Response Team. Registration begins … Continue reading
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4 students awarded 2010 internships with National Weather Service offices
Three meteorology majors and one geoscience graduate student in WKU’s Department of Geography and Geology have been awarded 2010 Student Career Experience Program (SCEP) internships from the National Weather Service (NWS). Senior meteorology major Brittney Whitehead of Portland, Tenn., will … Continue reading
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53rd annual WKU golf tourney July 9
WKU’s Intramural-Recreational Sports Department will host its “53rd Annual WKU Faculty/Staff Golf Tournament” on July 9 at CrossWinds Golf Course. The tournament is open to all full-time, part-time and retired faculty and staff members of WKU and their family members. … Continue reading
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Tracking the WKU storm chasers
As part of a May term course, Dr. Josh Durkee and eight students from WKU’s meteorology program in the Department of Geography and Geology are tracking severe storms in a field-based weather course. Here are photos of two of the … Continue reading
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Follow Fijis Across America bike ride
The Fijis Across America cross country bike ride for Alzheimer’s research began May 25 in Oceanside, Calif. Members of the group, which includes five WKU students, are posting blogs, videos and other information as they make their way across the … Continue reading
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