Monthly Archives: August 2010
Geoscience faculty members visit China to develop new study abroad program
Two faculty members in WKU’s Department of Geography and Geology recently spent more than one month in China planning a new and innovative study abroad program under the auspices of a U.S. Department of Education Undergraduate International Studies and Foreign … Continue reading
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WKU officials visit regional campuses
WKU Provost Gordon Emslie, President Gary Ransdell and other WKU officials continued their visits to WKU regional campuses. On Aug. 17, they visited WKU’s Hardin County facilities in Elizabethtown, Fort Knox and Radcliff. On Aug. 12, the WKU group visited … Continue reading
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Enhancing the Spirit set for Aug. 20
WKU’s Academic Affairs office will host the Enhancing the Spirit conference from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday (Aug. 20). The event will begin at Van Meter Hall with breakout sessions at Garrett Conference Center and Cherry Hall. Speakers will … Continue reading
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Gatton Academy graduates top state ACT averages for 3rd straight year
Students at WKU’s Carol Martin Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky outperformed their high school peers for the third consecutive year on the American College Test (ACT). On Wednesday (Aug. 18), the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) announced … Continue reading
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WKU hosting Kentucky Solar Energy Society’s annual meeting Aug. 21
WKU will host the Kentucky Solar Energy Society’s 2010 annual meeting on Saturday (Aug. 21). Interested people from the community, builders, students, architects and policy-makers are invited to tour two of the award-winning green facilities for which Bowling Green is … Continue reading
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Flagship student receives Chinese Government Scholarship
Darra Jackson, a member of the inaugural class of the WKU Chinese Flagship Program, has been awarded a multi-year Chinese Government Scholarship, funded by the China Scholarship Council and China’s Ministry of Education. Jackson, of Atlanta, is a sophomore in … Continue reading
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WKU preparing for 2010 fall semester
Classes for the 2010 fall semester begin Aug. 30 at WKU. Here’s a look at some of the changes in leadership or structure for several academic departments and programs as well as construction updates and a list of upcoming events … Continue reading
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View from the Hill – Preston Center Expansion
A ten million dollar expansion at the Raymond B. Preston Health and Activities Center was unveiled in May. Preston’s son Kent was among those in attendance. Hear his reaction to the expansion in this week’s View from the Hill.
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WKU students conducting research at Oak Ridge National Lab facilities
Three WKU physics students are working on research projects this summer with WKU faculty member Edward Kintzel at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Students Tara Wink of Bowling Green, Nathan Campbell of Beaver Dam and Jacob Baxley of Hartford are … Continue reading
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New provost visits Owensboro
WKU Provost Dr. Gordon Emslie spent Aug. 11 in Owensboro meeting with community and education leaders. Dr. Emslie said WKU’s partnership with Owensboro Community and Technical College, including a joint admissions agreement that includes more than 130 students, has created … Continue reading
