Monthly Archives: November 2010
WKU professor continues efforts to boost astronomy in South Africa
Dr. Charles McGruder, the William McCormack Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at WKU, is back in South Africa continuing his efforts to broaden support for astronomy and the Square Kilometer Array (SKA) radio telescope project. Earlier this … Continue reading
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AIDS/HIV Awareness Day Dec. 1
WKU’’s Department of Public Health and the Kentucky Public Health Association will observe World AIDS/HIV Awareness Day with a candlelight vigil Wednesday (Dec. 1). The vigil will begin at 6 p.m. at WKU’s Centennial Mall. Parking is available on levels … Continue reading
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View from the Hill – Remembering Cacie Pope
A moving tribute to former Lady Topper Cacie Pope who lost her battle with cancer earlier this year.
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Center for Gifted Studies hosting Leadership Institute Dec. 6-7
Join The Center for Gifted Studies at WKU on Monday and Tuesday (Dec. 6-7) for Continuing to Build Everyday Leadership: Learn, Teach, Do. The featured presenter for the day-and-a-half leadership workshop is Mariam MacGregor, the award-winning author of Building Everyday … Continue reading
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WKU honors Gatton Academy scholars
WKU recently honored 18 students from the Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky for their academic achievements. The annual recognition ceremony honored students who qualify for an academic scholarship to WKU. This year’s group has an average ACT … Continue reading
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Geography faculty, students attend regional conference
Five WKU geography faculty members, six graduate and three undergraduate students attended the 65th annual meeting of the Southeastern Division of the Association of American Geographers in Birmingham, Ala., the weekend before Thanksgiving. Dr. Katie Algeo presented Same Place, Separate … Continue reading
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Economics graduate students awarded SGA scholarships for Study Away course
The first WKU Student Government Association (SGA) Study Away scholarships have been awarded to two applied economics graduate students. Stephanie Brockmann of Washington, Mo., and Amelia Harshfield of Wichita, Kan., will apply their $100 scholarships toward the Urban and Regional … Continue reading
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WKU alumnus pledges $1.75 million for campaign
WKU has received a $1.75 million commitment from Dr. Walter Scott, a New York physician who graduated from WKU in 1956. According to WKU President Gary Ransdell, this gift, which is outlined in his estate plans, will create the Walter … Continue reading
WKU site of football finals Dec. 3-4; campus parking, traffic impacted
WKU’s Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium will be the site for the 2010 Kentucky High School Athletic Association Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl State Football Championships on Friday, Dec. 3, and Saturday, Dec. 4. The championship games are scheduled for 11 a.m., 3 … Continue reading
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Forensic team wins in Nashville
WKU forensic team members traveled to Nashville, Tenn., to attend two tournaments hosted at Belmont University the weekend of Nov. 20-21. The team advanced all members to a final round and received the overall sweepstakes championship, ahead of Tennessee State … Continue reading
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