Monthly Archives: March 2011
Gallery, 5 churches to present art exhibit during Easter season
The Gallery at 916 and five Bowling Green churches will present Meditations on the Holy Cross, an exhibit of art depicting the crucifixion by John Warren Oakes, during the Easter season. Organized by Lynn O’Keefe, the exhibits are the first … Continue reading
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Kentucky Library & Museum to undergo renovations this summer
This summer the Kentucky Library & Museum on WKU’s campus will be installing and updating its heating and cooling systems causing portions of the building to be temporarily closed. From Memorial Day to July 4, the newer section of the … Continue reading
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Record crowds expected for SOKY Book Fest events on April 15-16
Several world-renowned authors are drawing a lot of interest to this year’s Southern Kentucky Book Fest April 15-16 at WKU’s Carroll Knicely Conference Center. Appearances by authors Nicholas Sparks, Judith Viorst and Jean Auel are especially attracting attention. More than … Continue reading
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Mesonet adds station in Meade County
The Kentucky Mesonet is expanding its weather and climate monitoring network to Meade County. A Mesonet station is being installed on property owned by Tim Gossett on Molly Brown Road. “We are extremely pleased to add a new station in … Continue reading
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More than 500 attend Super Saturdays
More than 500 children in grades one to eight participated in Winter Super Saturdays sponsored by The Center for Gifted Studies at WKU. There were 45 hands-on, minds-engaged enrichment classes encouraging children to explore their interests in a challenging, yet … Continue reading
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2011 History Contest results
About 850 students from 40 schools in Kentucky and Tennessee participated in WKU’s 38th Annual History Contest on March 25. The contest, sponsored by WKU’s Department of History, consisted of objective and essay examinations in Junior High American History, from … Continue reading
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WKU graduate working in Brazil on 2011-2012 Fulbright grant
WKU graduate Dunja Zdero of Louisville is working in Brazil on a 2011-2012 Fulbright grant. Zdero is a graduate of the Honors College at WKU with degrees in news/editorial journalism and Spanish. She began her placement as an English teaching … Continue reading
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WKU installing large natural gas boiler at Central Heat Plant
Sustainability efforts at WKU are heating up with the installation of a second large natural gas boiler in as many years at the Central Heat Plant. The boiler, constructed in West Point, Miss., weighs 93,600 pounds, is 27 feet long … Continue reading
4 students accepted into prestigious summer dance program
Four WKU dance students have been accepted into the prestigious Ailey School’s Summer Intensive Program in New York City. Three of the students — Erin Finn of Louisville, Heather Chenault of Alvaton and Natalie Peak of Goshen — will participate … Continue reading
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Fly Casting Workshop April 16
WKU Continuing Education is offering a Fly Casting Workshop for anyone interested in learning the basics of fly fishing. The one-day workshop on April 16 will teach participants how to properly identify and assemble fly fishing equipment, demonstrate primary fly-fishing … Continue reading
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