Daily Archives: January 19, 2012

Music Hall opening for spring semester

The sounds of construction equipment and furniture moving have been music to Mitzi Groom’s ears as WKU’s new Music Hall is nearing completion. “The nine-year dream is becoming a reality,” said Dr. Groom, head of WKU’s Department of Music. The … Continue reading

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Gatton student presents research at world’s largest mathematics meeting

What began as an independent research project for a student at WKU’s Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky recently led to a presentation at the largest annual mathematics meeting in the world. Tennesse “Tucker” Joyce, a second-year Gatton … Continue reading

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Poet, essayist Sarah Gorham featured at WKU Creative Writing Series on Feb. 9

A Louisville-area poet, essayist and publisher will be the first speaker in the spring 2012 Creative Writing Series at WKU. Sarah Gorham will read from her work at 7 p.m. Feb. 9 in Cherry Hall, room 125. The event is … Continue reading

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Coach Taggart to be honored at dinner, roast Feb. 17 to raise funds for museum

WKU Head Football Coach Willie Taggart will be honored at a roast Feb. 17 to raise funds for the African American Museum of Bowling Green, Ky. The roast is sponsored by the WKU Society of African American Alumni and the … Continue reading

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Louisville team wins Kentucky FIRST LEGO League Robotics Championship

“The Phoenix” from Louisville Robotics Institute took the overall championship Saturday (Jan. 14) in the Kentucky FIRST LEGO League State Robotics Championship at WKU. Team members are Adam Cecil, Cole Davis, Hannah Mooney, Lilly Mooney and Spencer Pennington; coaches are … Continue reading

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