Monthly Archives: July 2010
Regents approve property purchase; floral design facility planned
Students interested in floral design careers will have an opportunity to blossom at a new WKU Florist & Floral Design Training Center. WKU’s Board of Regents on Friday approved the purchase of 514 Regents Ave. to house the facility for … Continue reading
Groves appointed as University Distinguished Professor
Dr. Chris Groves, an internationally renowned expert in hydrogeology and water resources, has been appointed as University Distinguished Professor at WKU. Dr. Groves is a professor of geography, director of the Hoffman Environmental Research Institute and director of the China … Continue reading
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Hiles leaves WKU for BGSU
Tom Hiles, Vice President for Institutional Advancement, is leaving WKU to take the same position at Bowling Green State University. Hiles has directed two campaigns since arriving on the Hill in 1998. He talks about his time at WKU in … Continue reading
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Summer research program prepares students for graduate school
Nine students from across the United States have been conducting research and preparing for graduate school as part of a National Science Foundation program this summer at WKU. The WKU Biology Department’s first NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates program will … Continue reading
Board of Regents to meet July 30
WKU’s Board of Regents will meet at 8:30 a.m. Friday (July 30) in the Martin Regents Room, Mass Media and Technology Hall. Agenda and supporting materials for the meeting are available at http://www.wku.edu/regents.html. Contact: Media Relations, (270) 745-4295
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Hundreds attend Academic Transitions Program at WKU
ATP, also known as Academic Transitions Program, is a must for all incoming freshmen and transfer students. Find out why it’s crucial for new students and their parents in this week’s View from the Hill.
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WKYU-PBS Pool Party set for Aug. 1
The first day of school is just around the corner, and that means it’s time for the 10th annual WKYU-PBS Pool Party. Bring the youngsters to the Russell Sims Aquatic Park for this “Sunny Day Celebration” from 1 p.m. to … Continue reading
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476 teachers attend Advanced Placement Summer Institute at WKU
The Center for Gifted Studies recently held its annual Advanced Placement Summer Institute. This summer, 476 teachers from 91 Kentucky school districts, 17 states and three countries participated in the weeklong institute held June 27 to July 2 at WKU. … Continue reading
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WKU’s dental assisting program approved in Tennessee
WKU’s dental assisting program has been approved by the Tennessee Board of Dentistry, expanding employment opportunities for those interested in the dental field. “Dental Assisting for Today” is an 18-week, non-credit certificate course offered through a partnership between the WKU … Continue reading
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Secretary of Energy and Environment Cabinet to visit biopreserve July 22
Dr. Len Peters, secretary of the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet, will be the special guest at the Outdoor Celebration of the WKU Upper Green River Biological Preserve at 1 p.m. Thursday (July 22). The celebration recognizes the Kentucky Heritage … Continue reading
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