Monthly Archives: October 2011
WKU hosting KMEA State Marching Band Championships on Oct. 29
WKU’s Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium will host the 2011 Kentucky Music Educators Association State Marching Band Championships on Saturday (Oct. 29). The state finals will begin at 6 p.m. with 20 bands competing – four finalists in five classifications. The … Continue reading
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MediaStorm founder to visit WKU
Brian Storm, founder and executive producer of the award-winning multimedia production studio MediaStorm in Brooklyn, N.Y., will visit WKU’s School of Journalism & Broadcasting on Nov. 3. Storm will make a presentation and lead a discussion with faculty, students and … Continue reading
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Stevens named dean of Ogden College of Science and Engineering
Cheryl Stevens, associate dean for Scholarship at Xavier University of Louisiana in New Orleans, will become the new dean of WKU’s Ogden College of Science and Engineering in January. “I am delighted to welcome Dr. Stevens to WKU,” Provost Gordon … Continue reading
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Forensic team competes at Berea
Eleven members of the WKU forensic team traveled to Berea to take part in two tournaments the weekend of Oct. 22-23. WKU advanced all students to elimination rounds and collected three individual championships. WKU also received second place in team … Continue reading
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WKU to honor high school scholars
WKU will honor students from area high schools for their academic achievements. Here’s the schedule: Nov. 1: Owensboro Area Scholars Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. at the RiverPark Center in Owensboro. Nov. 7: South Central Kentucky Scholars Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. … Continue reading
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Homecoming recap: Geaux Toppers!
WKU celebrated Homecoming 2011 on Oct. 22 with a 42-23 win over Louisiana-Lafayette. The win set off a celebration at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium and capped a week of activities with the theme Geaux Toppers! (WKU photos by Clinton Lewis) … Continue reading
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Harris sworn in as WKU regent
Cynthia Harris of Louisville was sworn in Friday morning (Oct. 21) as the newest appointed regent at WKU. Harris was appointed to a six-year term by Gov. Steve Beshear. Also, Dr. Patricia Minter, a WKU history professor, returned to the … Continue reading
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Video project named ‘Best in Show’
An Interlochen Arts Camp project produced by WKU photojournalism faculty member Tim Broekema was recognized “Best in Show” in the International W3 Web Awards. WKU students Sam Oldenberg and Wesley Bacon also were part of the project celebrating “Moments” at … Continue reading
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Football traffic, parking information
The WKU home football season continues Saturday (Oct. 22) with Homecoming when the Hilltoppers host Louisiana-Lafayette. Kickoff is at 3 p.m. with tailgating festivities beginning at 9 a.m. WKU Parking & Transportation provides this reminder about the following parking and … Continue reading
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View from the Hill – GEAUX Toppers Homecoming Preview
A bit of the Bayou is coming to Bowling Green this weekend as the Hilltoppers take on Louisiana Lafayette for Homecoming. Here’s a preview of the Cajun-flared festivities.
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