Monthly Archives: June 2010
WKU hosts journalism workshop
WKU’s School of Journalism and Broadcasting hosted its annual Xposure Workshop from June 6-17. The two-week Xposure workshop is geared toward students who are under-represented in the field and gives them a chance to gain experience in the print and … Continue reading
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Storm chasers complete successful May term field course across Great Plains
During the 2010 three-week May summer term, eight students from WKU’s Meteorology Program set their sights on severe and often tornadic thunderstorms across the Great Plains. What they brought back with them was nothing short of success. The goal for … Continue reading
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Students receive KBA scholarships
Two WKU students have been awarded Harry Barfield Scholarships for 2010-11 academic year by the Kentucky Broadcasters Association. The recipients of the $2,500 scholarships are Jacob Ryle of Burlington and Matthew Wagner of Danville, both broadcasting majors in the School … Continue reading
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‘View from the Hill’: Toyota grant will fund math and technology program
A $500,000 grant from the Toyota USA Foundation will fund a Math and Technology Leadership Academy at WKU. The project aims to increase K-5 student interest and achievement in math and technology among high risk youth in the Bowling Green … Continue reading
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Gatton Academy named to Newsweek’s list of ‘Public Elites’ for second year
The Carol Martin Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky at WKU has been named to Newsweek’s list of “Public Elite” American high schools for the second consecutive year. Each spring, Newsweek recognizes the top 6 percent of public schools … Continue reading
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WKYU-PBS viewer’s space boot mystery to be featured on ‘History Detectives’
WKYU-PBS viewer Chris Radus posed a fascinating, space-age mystery that will be featured in the season premiere of a popular, national PBS program, History Detectives. A WKU employee, Radus inherited a peculiar object from his father: a jerry-rigged ski boot … Continue reading
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Photos: Stand for Children Day 2010
WKU was the site for the 13th annual Stand for Children Day on June 10. About 1,000 people attended the activities held near the Guthrie Tower. (WKU photos by Bryan Lemon)
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2 reappointed to WKU Board of Regents
Two members of WKU’s Board of Regents have been reappointed by Gov. Steve Beshear. Melissa B. Dennison, a Glasgow pediatrician, and Larry Zielke, a Louisville attorney, were reappointed to serve six-year terms.
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Gatton students participating in variety of summer research, academic activities
While many high school students and graduates are spending their summer getting ready for college or enjoying weeks on the beach, Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky students and recent alumni will spend the coming weeks academically engaged, … Continue reading
WKU using grant to present literacy lecture series; first session June 22
WKU will use a $93,184 grant from the Collaborative Center for Literacy Development to present a lecture series on literacy and helping students prepare for college. “Shared Responsibility: Growing the Readers We Want” targets faculty and instructors from Kentucky two- … Continue reading
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