Monthly Archives: February 2011
Students present research during Posters-at-the-Capitol event
Several WKU students presented research during the 2011 Posters-at-the-Capitol event Feb. 10 in Frankfort. Chad Willis of Bowling Green presented “One-Step Synthesis of Highly Monodispersed, Spherical Gold Nanoparticles of 10-120 nm and Applications in Chemistry and Biology” with students Jane … Continue reading
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College of Health and Human Services recognizes outstanding students
WKU’s College of Health and Human Services recognized outstanding students Friday (Feb. 18) at its seventh annual Academic Achievement Awards Luncheon. More than 200 students who earned a 3.4 GPA or above in their first semester at WKU were eligible … Continue reading
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Forensic team wins state championship for 21st consecutive year
The WKU Forensic Team extended its state championship streak to more than two decades by winning the Kentucky Forensic Association State Tournament Feb. 18-19. WKU won its 21st consecutive state championship in the tournament held on the campus of Gateway … Continue reading
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3 biology faculty members receive Kentucky Academy of Science awards
Three faculty members in WKU’s Department of Biology have received awards from the Kentucky Academy of Science. Dr. Michael Stokes, biology professor, received the 2011 Marcia Athey-Botany Fund Award for the project: Greater Galagos as an Indicator of Forest Health. … Continue reading
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Badgett Scholarship recipients gather at WKU-Owensboro
More than 20 students from Hancock County who will be attending college on scholarships from the J. Rogers Badgett Sr. Foundation had an opportunity Thursday (Feb. 17) to meet the man who made the scholarships available at a reception at … Continue reading
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WKU student honored in Hearst sports writing competition
WKU senior Zach Greenwell of Ekron placed seventh in the sports writing competition in the 2010-11 Hearst Journalism Awards Program. After four of six writing competitions, WKU’s School of Journalism & Broadcasting is ranked 10th in the Intercollegiate Writing Competition. … Continue reading
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Imani Winds to perform Feb. 21
The 2010-2011 Cultural Enhancement Series will present Imani Winds at 7:30 p.m. Monday (Feb. 21) at Van Meter Hall. Admission is free and open to WKU students, faculty and staff, and the general public. Seating is on a first-come, first-seated … Continue reading
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Community members form work groups to address needs, identify resources
WKU junior Emily Powell introduced herself at the Campus & Community Network (CCN) as a “concerned student.” The group participating in the CCN smiled after her introduction, but each of the 35 individuals in the room attended the workshop on … Continue reading
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Visiting artists to lecture next week
WKU’s Department of Art will present demonstrations and lectures next week by artists whose work is on display at the Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center’s main gallery. Current Residence, curated by Lindsay Oesterritter, continues through Feb. 24. Ceramic artists Elisa … Continue reading
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WKU dining services participating in strategic planning project
ARAMARK (WKU Restaurant and Catering Group) has launched a comprehensive, strategic planning process to update and guide WKU’s dining services for the next three to five years. WKU is one of four schools that will participate in ARAMARK’s 16-week MarketMATCH® … Continue reading
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