Monthly Archives: July 2010

Speakers Bureau available to groups

More than 90 WKU and Bowling Green area community leaders submitted their information a few months ago to take part in another collaborative effort. Volunteers agreed to participate in a Speakers Bureau as a way to offer their knowledge and … Continue reading

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College of Education Building on schedule to open in January 2011

Construction is right on schedule for the new College of Education building.  See what future teachers and psychologists at WKU have to look forward to in this week’s View from the Hill.

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Students honored at HOSA conference

Three students in WKU’s Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) program earned honors at the 2010 HOSA National Leadership Conference in Orlando, Fla. WKU students Matthew Kirk of Livermore and Victoria Bertke of Reynolds Station finished first in the nation … Continue reading

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50th Mesonet station being installed

The 50th station in the Kentucky Mesonet’s weather and climate monitoring network is being installed at the Stearns Ranger Station on U.S. 27 near Whitley City in McCreary County. “We are extremely pleased to have a station in McCreary County … Continue reading

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VAMPY student wins on ‘Jeopardy!’

Will Walters of Lexington, a participant in this summer’s VAMPY program at WKU, won $29,999 on Jeopardy! in an episode that aired Tuesday night (July 6). The 13-year-old will be an eighth-grader at Lexington Traditional Magnet School this fall. The … Continue reading

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Workshop planned to build campus and faith-based partnerships

WKU believes one mission common to campus and faith-based organizations is the betterment of the community around us. The WKU ALIVE Center for Community Partnerships and Institute for Citizenship and Social Responsibility plan to meet that mission by collaborating with … Continue reading

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View from the Hill: WKU offers Literacy Lecture Series around Kentucky

WKU’s Center for Literacy is helping educators statewide address new legislation known as Senate Bill One.  Find out about their recent training in this week’s “View from the Hill.”

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WKU 5th overall in Hearst competition; photo student wins national title

WKU’s School of Journalism and Broadcasting finished fifth overall in the 50th annual Hearst Journalism Awards Program and WKU student Scott McIntyre of Louisville won the National Photojournalism Championship. WKU has ranked among the top eight schools nationally for 17 … Continue reading

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Fijis Across America ride into Elizabethtown, Ky.

Members of Fijis Across America rode into Elizabethtown, Ky., on July 1 as part of their ride across America to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Association. Although they have hundreds of miles left on their ride from California to Yorktown, … Continue reading

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WKU reach extends to Italy with agreement

Western Kentucky University has extended its brand of  “A Leading American University with International Reach” with a direct exchange agreement with The American University of Rome. An “Agreement of Cooperation” and “Memorandum of Understanding” was signed June 7 in Rome … Continue reading

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