Monthly Archives: July 2011
Governor appoints new regent
Gov. Steve Beshear has appointed Cynthia Harris of Louisville to the WKU Board of Regents to serve for a term expiring June 30, 2017. Harris, a retired teacher, replaces Yevette Haskins of Campbellsville, whose term has expired.
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Regents OK property purchase at farm
The WKU Board of Regents on Friday approved the purchase of 24 acres adjacent to the University Farm. The land, which includes a wood-frame house, garage, cottage, log house and barn, is bounded on three sides by the farm and … Continue reading
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New Century of Spirit Campaign at $185.3 million toward $200 million goal
WKU announced that, with a year remaining, its New Century of Spirit Campaign stands at $185.3 million toward a $200 million goal. These totals were reflected in their year-end figures as of June 30, 2011. “Topping the $185 million mark … Continue reading
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WKU among 6 schools selected for Green Campus Network program
WKU is one of six college and university campuses in four states that can expect dropping energy bills and increased energy-efficiency education, thanks to a pilot program by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and the Alliance to Save Energy. The … Continue reading
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WKU has major impact on Warren County economy, study shows
WKU’s impact on Warren County’s economy goes far beyond money students and employees spend on food, housing and entertainment, according to a new study from WKU’s Center for Applied Economics. WKU accounts for about 26 percent of expenditures ($672 million), … Continue reading
Photos: United Way Day of Caring
As part of the United Way Day of Caring on July 27, WKU faculty, staff and families stuffed backpacks for all the elementary schools in Warren County and Bowling Green to help those families in need of supplies. (Photos by Jennifer … Continue reading
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Photos: Hilltoppers with Heart
Members of the WKU football, volleyball and men’s basketball teams participated in community projects July 27 for United Way’s Day of Caring. The projects were the first for the Hilltoppers with Heart program, which is designed to give student-athletes, coaches … Continue reading
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WKU professors: NFL fans are ready for some football now that lockout is over
Trouble was brewing three years ago for the National Football League. In May 2008, NFL owners voted to opt out of their collective bargaining agreement and allow it to expire March 3, 2011. The NFL lockout has been the hot … Continue reading
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A.S.K. program assists local schools
The Council on Postsecondary Education has awarded a $200,000 grant to WKU through the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning-Models in Innovation for Assistance, Strategies, Know-How, or A.S.K. A.S.K. provides training and professional development help to local public schools … Continue reading
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WKU president presents honorary doctorate to Madame Xu Lin
WKU President Gary A. Ransdell presented an honorary doctorate to Madame Xu Lin, director general of Hanban, during a reception Friday evening in Beijing. The recognition celebration for Dr. Xu, Hanban and North China Electric Power University was part of … Continue reading
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