Monthly Archives: August 2010
Photos: 2010 fall semester begins
Classes for the 2010 fall semester began Aug. 30 at WKU. Here are some photographs by WKU’s Clinton Lewis from the opening morning on the main campus in Bowling Green.
Filed under Student life, WKU News
Campus and community welcome first students in Navitas at WKU program
They’ve only been on campus for a few days, but the first students to participate in the Navitas program at WKU are already feeling right at home. “The community has a small town feel and the campus is perfect for … Continue reading
Filed under International reach, TopNews, WKU News
WKU’s Confucius Institute brings Chinese teachers to area counties
Students in Barren, Logan and Warren counties are learning about Chinese language and culture directly from 11 teachers from China. The program is an early benefit of WKU’s Confucius Institute (CI), the first CI in Kentucky. The teachers are providing … Continue reading
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Online ‘Faith Community Nursing’ course begins Oct. 1; register by Sept. 17
WKU’s Continuing Education announces a new online health ministry course for registered nurses. The “Faith Community Nursing” course emphasizes health and healing within a faith community. Faith Community Nursing is a specialized practice of professional nursing that focuses on the … Continue reading
Filed under Upcoming events, WKU News
WKU offering online master’s degree program in instructional design
Beginning with the fall 2010 semester, WKU will offer a new online Master of Science in Instructional Design graduate degree program. The purpose of instructional design is to improve learning and performance for people of all ages in a variety … Continue reading
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Bookstore name now The WKU Store
To reflect changes in academic retailing, the University Bookstore is changing its name to The WKU Store. “For 87 years, we have been an academic retailer, and as we look toward the future, we realize that if we want to … Continue reading
Filed under Alumni, Student life, WKU News
WKU receives grant to develop green infrastructure at Habitat community
The “greening” of Bowling Green will continue with state funding that will initiate a long-planned Habitat for Humanity green housing community. WKU has received a $655,000 grant from the Kentucky Division of Water to create an integrated green infrastructure at … Continue reading
Filed under Awards and honors, TopNews, WKU News
View from the Hill – 2010 M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan
Incoming WKU freshmen spent the week getting familiar with their new environment. Some even got help moving in from the WKU football team. Classes for the fall semester begin on Monday, August 30th.
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McConnell to appear on ‘Outlook’
A conversation with U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell will be featured on Outlook with Barbara Deeb on WKYU-PBS. The program will air at 11 p.m. (Central time) Thursday (Aug. 26) and at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 p.m. (CT) Sunday (Aug. 29). … Continue reading
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3 to join Hall of Distinguished Alumni
An internationally renowned artist, a pioneer in health and fitness and a leader in higher education will join WKU’s Hall of Distinguished Alumni this fall. The late Joe Dudley Downing, the late Josephine Cherry Lowman and Dr. James Ramsey will … Continue reading
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