Western Kentucky University- Official 2013 Parent and Family Weekend Guide by Jason Thompson

WKU Parent and Family Weekend 2013

2013 Parent and Family Weekend Guide Published for the WKU Department of Housing and Residence Life by a division of WKU Student Publications 1906 College Heights Blvd. #11084 Bowling Green, KY 42101-1084 270-745-2653 Designer: Steven Charny Listings: Joanna Williams Advertising Sales: Jason Thompson For advertising information, email jason.thompson@wku.edu

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This Hill, this uncommonly beautiful place, weaves itself into the lives of those of us who are part of the Western Kentucky University family. From the commanding view of the Barren River valley at the summit of the Hill to the lawns and groves that wind throughout this campus, there is something extraordinary about this place. There is no other place quite like WKU and our Hill. It is the essence of what Dr. Henry Hardin Cherry meant when he coined the phrase, ‘The Spirit Makes the Master.’ And it is part of our soul – part of the fabric that gives the WKU family a beautiful spirit.

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Table of Contents

4 Welcome from President Ransdell 5 Blair Silliman: Your Parent Contact 6 Parent and Family Weekend Schedule of Events 7 Parent and Family Weekend Registration 8 All About Bowling Green 10 Tailgating Map 11 Parking During Parent and Family Weekend

12 Toppers to Watch 13 Hilltopper Football Schedule and Information 15 Traditions on the Hill 16 Campus Map 18 Student Resource Information 26 Athletic Teams 27 Academic Calendar 28 What to Do in Bowling Green

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Welcome from President Gary Ransdell Dear WKU Parents: The annual Parent and Family Weekend is a great time for WKU parents and families to meet fellow parents, WKU students, as well as WKU faculty and staff. I specifically invite you to join us for our annual Festival on the Green on Saturday, Sept. 21, at 3:30 p.m. on the South Lawn, in front of the Raymond B. Preston Health and Activities Center. There will be great food, music, and fellowship for all to enjoy. Please make plans to attend the football game at 6 p.m. as WKU welcomes the Bears of Morgan State to Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium. Ticket information is included in this mailer. Please return the reservation form on page 7 or register online at www.wku.edu/pfw to ensure an accurate count for the 3:30 p.m. meal. The WKU Parentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Advisory Council is a group of leaders, which includes parents of a wide range of WKU students. They have planned a grand weekend for you, so it is important that we hear from you and get acquainted with as many WKU parents, and brothers and sisters, as possible. The

Parentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Advisory Council, as well as our faculty and staff, seek to ensure the best quality of life for our students. We have had two sons, a daughter-in-law, two nephews and a niece graduate from WKU in recent years, so we know how important family is to our students. We want to get to know you and your family. The WKU family looks forward to seeing you on Sept. 21, 2013. Go Toppers!

Julie and Gary Ransdell Western Kentucky University

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Your Parent Contact: Blair Silliman Hello, WKU Parents! As a proud WKU alumna, I want to welcome you to the Hilltopper family! Here at WKU, we value parents and family members as partners in supporting student success. We recognize the vital role parents and family members play in the college experience. We – you, me, and the hundreds of other WKU faculty, staff, and administrators – share the common goal of ensuring your student’s success. How Parent and Family Programs Can Serve You Parent and Family Programs strives to equip WKU parents and family members with campus knowledge, tools, and resources for supporting their students. We provide: • Information about WKU • Insights about campus culture • Resources to help you coach your student through their transition to WKU • Answers to your questions and serve as your liaison to the campus community • Opportunities to connect with other WKU parents and family members How You Can Get Involved Parent and Family Programs provides opportunities for parents and family members to get involved in their students’ college experience: • Parent and Family Weekend • Homecoming festivities • Parents Association mailing list • Parents’ Advisory Council Supporting Parent and Family Programs We encourage those who are able to, to give to the Parents’ Fund, which

supports non-University funded programs including Textbooks for Troops, campus beautification, and leadership programs, which support student success. To learn more about Parent and Family Programs, join the Parents’ Association mailing list, or give to the Parents’ Fund, visit www.wku.edu/parents. Please feel free to contact Parent and Family Programs at (270) 745-5863 or blair.silliman@wku.edu at any time with additional questions, comments, or concerns. I look forward to serving you and your students! With Hilltopper pride,

Blair Silliman, ‘07 Assistant Director, First Year Student Programs and Residential Education Parent and Family Programs Coordinator Housing and Residence Life Western Kentucky University

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September 20-22, 2013 • Schedule of Events Friday, September 20 Registration 6 - 8:30 p.m. Downing Student Union Check in to pick up your requested tickets and parking information. Saturday, September 21 Registration 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Parents’ Association Tent, beside the Topper Café. Check in to pick up your requested tickets. In case of rain, the outside registration will be moved inside the Downing Student Union. Honors College Brunch 10 - 11:30 a.m. Augenstein Alumni Center Mock Classroom/Student Presentation 12:40 - 1:45 p.m. Downing Student Union Auditorium Residence Hall Receptions 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Stop by any of the residence halls for a visit and snacks.

President’s Festival 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. President Gary Ransdell and his wife, Julie, invite you to join them for food, music, and fellowship on the South Lawn in front of the Raymond B. Preston Health and Activities Center. Cost is $7 per person. Reservations are necessary for anyone attending, including students. Complete and mail in enclosed registration form or register online at www.wku.edu/pfw.

Football Game WKU HILLTOPPERS vs. MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY BEARS 6 p.m. Tickets at registration: $10 *WKU Students do not need a ticket; they are admitted free with their valid WKU ID **Tickets must be purchased in advance. Either mail the enclosed registration or register online at www.wku.edu/pfw.

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WKU Parent and Family Weekend 2013 Parent and Family Weekend Registration Register online at www.wku.edu/pfw Parent name(s) Student name Student WKU ID# Student classification:

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Please enter the number of tickets requested for each event: Residence Hall Receptions: 1:30-2:30 p.m. • Free event Hall attending: Number of people (Do not include student): Mock Classroom/Student Presentation: 12:40-1:45 p.m. • Free event Downing Student Union Auditorium Number of people (Include student): President’s Festival: 3:30-5:30 p.m. • Reservations required South Lawn in front of Raymond B. Preston Health and Activities Center Number of people at $7 each (Include student): Total amount: $ Football Game: 6 p.m. • Advanced ticket purchase required Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium Number of general admission tickets at $10 each (Do not include student): Total amount: $

Total amount enclosed: $ Please mail this form along with your payment to: Department of Student Activities Western Kentucky University 1906 College Heights Blvd. #11044 Bowling Green, KY 42101 For more information, please contact Student Activities at (270) 745-2459.

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About Bowling Green Bowling Green is Kentucky’s third-largest city, with a population of more than 60,000, and the heart of the Southcentral Kentucky region that 215,000 people call home. The city is an old one, founded in 1798 near what is now the picturesque Fountain Square Park in downtown Bowling Green. It was from this city that Western Kentucky University came to be. In 1906, Dr. Henry Hardin Cherry’s Southern Normal School was the foundation that the Commonwealth of Kentucky used to create the Western Kentucky State Normal School, a teacher-training institution. It eventually grew into Western Kentucky State College and, in 1966, Western Kentucky University. Fountain Square

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University Plaza • Newly Renovated Guestrooms • Indoor Pool & Whirlpool • Complimentary Morning Coffee/Tea • All rooms Are Centered Around a Beautiful Interior Botanical Atrium

• High-Speed Internet Access • Fitness Center • Hartland Cafe • 24-Hour Buisness Center • Crosswinds 18-Hole Course

• Phone: (270)745-0088 • Fax: (270)745-0019 • www.hibowlinggreen.com • 1021 Wilkinson Trace, Bowling Green, KY 42103

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WKU Parent and Family Weekend 2013 Bowling Green is best known, of course, as the home of WKU. But it’s also home of the only place in the world where General Motors builds the Corvette sports car. Other major businesses include The Medical Center, Fruit of the Loom, Sun Products and Houchens Industries.

Civil War, both the Union and Confederate armies sought to control the city because of its location. It was named the Confederate capital of Kentucky in 1861, though Union troops took control of the city just a few months later, in 1862. Today, Bowling Green is undergoing a renaissance. Its growth over the past decade pushed it into being the No. 3 city in the state, and its job growth has led the Commonwealth.

The city has a rich history, and its location has been key to its growth. Steamboat commerce on the nearby Barren River was pivotal in the city’s WKU Alumni Square development near downtown Bowling Green The city’s core also is showing growth, with redevelopment downtown early years, and in 1859 the Louisville & Nashville and new construction at WKU steadily moving Roadroad came through town, connecting those two areas closer together. Bowling Green to markets in the North and South. And while the city declared itself neutral during the

Kick back, unwind and settle in.

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Suites with Fully Equipped Kitchens • Business Center Complimentary Laundry Room • Free Wireless Anywhere The Pantry Convenience Store • Complimentary Breakfast Buffet The Social Evening Receptions • Fitness Room • Pet Friendly

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Game Day Sales $20 / Game Open Tailgating Area in Parking Lot Payment Location for Game Day Tailgating Student Tailgating Area Student Resident Tailgating Area TopperTown - Tailgate responsibly. - No Profanity. Music allowed within reasonable levels. - No kegs, couches, open containers. - Vehicles allowed and may remain overnight, but must be removed by noon of the next day. - Tailgating areas open 6 hours prior to kick-off and close 30 minutes prior to kick-off. - WKU reserves the right to close grass tailgating areas.

ROAD CLOSING College Heights Blvd at Alumni Drive - HAF Permit Holders and Paying Tailgating Customers Only - Detour onto Alumni Drive

College Heights Blvd at University Drive - HAF Permit Holders and Season Pass Tailgating Holders Only - Detour onto University Blvd Avenue of Champions - HAF Permit Holders Only - Detour on College Heights Blvd

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Welcome to the WKU Campus for WKU Football and game-day activities. WKU takes pride in providing a safe family atmosphere that showcases the pageantry of college football. Enjoy your visit to the WKU campus! For more information on reserved grass parking please contact HAF at 270.745.5321. For any other parking or tailgating questions please contact Rick French at 270.745.3324.

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Family of the Year: Nominate yours today! Does your family exude the WKU Spirit? Has your family made a significant difference in your life? Here’s your chance to thank them for their support! The Parents’ Advisory Council invites WKU’s current students to nominate their families for the Family of the Year award. Just complete and submit a Family of the Year Nomination Form found online at www.wku.edu/pfw. To request a Nomination Form, e-mail Blair Silliman at

blair.silliman@wku.edu. The winning family will receive items from the WKU Store, tickets to the Parent and Family Weekend football game, as well as lodging, dinner, and special recognition at the game. They’ll also receive a WKU scholarship for you, the nominating student! So don’t delay! Nominate your family today!

Nomination deadline is Tuesday, September 3, 2013.

Parking During Parent and Family Weekend On game days, suggested parking is at PS 1, Adams Street and Creason lots. The following lots are reserved starting at 7 a.m. Saturday morning: • All Surface Lots around Diddle Arena (Diddle West, Diddle North, Diddle South -Visitor Lot) • South Lawn • Gated Regents (shut down at 10 p.m. on Friday) • On street parking at Avenue of Champions and PS2 (PS2 is shut down at midnight on Friday)

• All other lots are open Parent and Family Weekend guests may park in any University lot from 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday, with the exception of those lots mentioned above on Saturday. • NEVER park in yellow zones, fire lanes, or reserved spaces. • Always display a disability license plate or placard when parking in a reserved disability space.

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Toppers to Watch Bobby Petrino • Head Coach • Helena, Mont. Petrino enters 2013 with a 75-26 coaching record, seven bowl appearances, including 2007 BCS Orange Bowl and 2011 BCS Sugar Bowl

Jonathan Dowling • Junior • Safety • Bradenton, Fla. In his first season with WKU, Dowling grabbed a team-high six interceptions and was named a first-team all-Sun Belt Conference defensive back. He hauled in three interceptions in WKU’s 32-31 OT win over Kentucky last season.

Antonio Andrews • Senior • Running Back • Fort Campbell, Ky. In 2012, Andrews led the nation in all-purpose yards with 3,161, making it the most in school history and second in college football history behind 1988 Heisman Trophy winner Barry Sanders.

Sean Conway • Senior • Center • Nashville, Tenn. Started every game for the third-straight season in 2012. Conway was named watch list for the 2013 Rimington Trophy, awarded annually to the nation’s top center.

Andrew Jackson • Senior • Linebacker • Lakeland, Fla. Jackson was named the 2013 Sun Belt Conference Preseason Defensive Player of the Year after leading WKU last season in tackles (122), and forced fumbles (4).

Willie McNeal • Junior • Wide Receiver • Bradenton, Fla. After sitting out his sophomore season due to injury, McNeal returned to lead WKU with six touchdown receptions and placed second on the team in catches with 43 and 556 yards.

On Twitter @WKUSports facebook.com/ WKUAthletics

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2013 WKU Football Schedule/Tailgating Information Aug. 31 vs. Kentucky Nashville, Tenn. LP Field 6 p.m. CT Sept. 7 at Tennessee [SEC Network] Knoxville, Tenn. Neyland Stadium 11:21 a.m. CT Sept. 14 at South Alabama Mobile, Ala. Ladd-Peebles Stadium 6:30 p.m. CT Sept. 21 Morgan State Bowling Green, Ky. Houchens/Smith Stadium 6 p.m. CT Sept. 28 Navy Bowling Green, Ky. Houchens/Smith Stadium 6 p.m. CT Oct. 3 at ULM [ESPNU] Monroe, La. Malone Stadium 7:30 p.m. CT Oct. 15 Louisiana-Lafayette [ESPN or ESPN2] Bowling Green, Ky. Houchens/Smith Stadium 7 p.m. CT Oct. 26 Troy Bowling Green, Ky. Houchens/Smith Stadium 3 p.m. CT Nov. 2 at Georgia State Atlanta, Ga. Georgia Dome TBA Nov. 9 at Army West Point, NY Michie Stadium 11 a.m. CT Nov. 23 at Texas State San Marcos, Texas Bobcat Stadium 6 p.m. CT Nov. 30 Arkansas State Bowling Green, Ky. Houchens/Smith Stadium 3 p.m. CT Times are subject to change

GAME DAY TICKETS: Tickets can be purchased at Gates 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6 of Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium four hours before kick-off. Gates open 90 minutes before game time. STUDENT TICKETS: WKU students may attend WKU football home games free of charge by showing their valid WKU Student ID card at Gate 6. Student guest tickets in the WKU student section are $6 each and may be purchased in advance or on game-day.

For football ticket information, call 1(800)5-BIG-RED or visit wkusports.com

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Traditions on the Hill Big Red Everyone’s favorite Hilltopper was actually created by WKU student Ralph Carey (‘80). Since then, Big Red has been named one of USA Today’s Top Mascots and frequently appears on the annual Capital One All-America Mascot Team. Big Red was inducted into the Mascot Hall of Fame in 2007, one of seven college mascots now in the hall. Big Red is one of the most well known college mascots in the nation. WKU students can find him at athletic events and games dancing, eating people’s heads (for fun!) and being his jolly ol’ self.

Big Red poses with an American flag to promote the 2012 Homecoming theme- “Red, White, and WKU.” The 2013 theme is “Bright Lights, Red City.” Photo by Dorothy Edwards

The Red Towel It began innocently enough as a cloth to wipe off sweat. It became a trademark of Edgar Allan Diddle, one of the nation’s most successful basketball coaches. Now it is the symbol of athletic tradition at WKU. Diddle clutched the red towel through 1,062 Hilltopper basketball games 759 of them victories. Like most legends, this one can’t be traced back to the beginning. The stories are as numerous as the storytellers. Each can vividly recall how the red towel got its start. But each version varies just enough to give the proper mystique to the legend.

Red towels hang in the gift shop inside L.T. Smith Stadium during WKU’s Homecoming game. The Red Towel tradition was started by basketball Head Coach E.A. Diddle, who waved the red towel during the teams victories and losses. Photo by Brian Powers

Fight Song Stand up and cheer Stand up and cheer For dear old Western For today we raise The red and white Above the rest Rah-rah-rah! Our boys are fighting And we’re bound to win the fray We’ve got the team We’ve got the steam For this is dear old Western’s day!

WKU cheerleaders lead the crowd during a break at the men’s basketball game against Arkansas State in Diddle Arena. Photo by Kreable Young

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1 Welcome Center and Kentucky Museum in the Kentucky Building 2 Rodes Harlin Hall 3 Pioneer Log Cabin 4 McCormack Hall 5 Gilbert Hall 6 Central Heat Plant 7 Parking Structure No. 1 Facilities Management and WKU Police Building 8 Diddle Arena (Academic/Athletic Building No. 1) 9 Parking Structure No. 2 10 Houchens Industries L.T. Smith Stadium (Academic/Athletic Building No. 2) 11 Track and Field Complex 12 Baseball/Softball Hitting Facility 13 Paul C. Orberson Baseball Clubhouse

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WKU Student Resources Academic Advising and Retention Center (AARC) Located in the Student Success Center within the Downing Student Union (DSU), the AARC provides a wide range of academic services to undergraduate WKU students to support their academic journey. The Learning Center (TLC) is a service within AARC. TLC provides tutoring, workshops, and outreach services to WKU students. The Best Expectation Programs (BEP) are also a service of AARC. BEP teaches students the importance of positive study habits, time management, and provides academic support to help students be independent and successful learners. AARC Phone Number: (270) 745-5065 TLC Phone Number: (270) 745-6254 BEP Phone Number: (270) 745-5632 AARC Website: www.wku.edu/advising TLC Website: www.wku.edu/tlc BEP Website: www.wku.edu/bep Twitter: @wkuaarc

Billings and Receivables Billings and Receivables Office handles all tuition and fee payments for students. WKU offers payment plans through our partnership with Tuition Management Systems (TMS). For the Fall 2013 semester, we will offer the following interest-free semester payment plans: â&#x20AC;˘ 5-pay Payments due June 1, July 1, Aug. 1, Sept. 1 and Oct. 1. â&#x20AC;˘ 4-pay Payments due July 1, Aug. 1, Sept. 1 and Oct. 1. The semester payment plan is available for a $40 enrollment fee and includes personal account service, automated account information 24 hours a day, and access to your account through their web site, www.afford.com/wku. Visit TMS (www.afford.com/wku) online or call (800) 722-4867 for more information on payment options, free education payment counseling and the many ways they can help you afford education. If you need additional assistance or wish to contact the University about these matters, please contact the WKU Billings and Receivables Office at (270) 745-6381.

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WKU Parent and Family Weekend 2013 E-Bills All billing is electronic, with students receiving account statements through their WKU email address. Students can add a billing email address to their account so they can have their statements sent to another email address in addition to their WKU email address. The process of setting up a billing email address is easy: • Simply logon to TopNet • Select- “Personal Information” tab • Select- View/Update Email Address(es) • Select- Type of Email to Insert • Select- Billing Email Address- Enter Submit • Type in the Billing Email Address- Enter Submit Once this is complete, your next billing statement will be sent to the billing email address and your WKU email address. Refunds The ONLY way to select your university refund preference. WKU has partnered with Higher One, a financial services company that specializes in

student refund services. All refunds are disbursed through the WKU Debit Card. Refunds are delivered to students by the option that they choose when activating the WKU Debit Card: • Easy Refund to the OneAccount – Fastest Option • ACH Transfer (Direct Deposit) to your current bank account – Deposit funds to a bank of your choice. Selecting this method will allow funds to be available in 2-3 business days. NOTE: The university will NOT issue residual/ refund checks, so you MUST choose an option for receiving any refund due to you. For questions about the WKU Debit Card, please contact the Card/Collections Office at (270)745-5551 or email wkudebitcard. questions@wku.edu. Additional information on this refund service is also available at www.wku.edu/bursar. Location: 208 Potter Hall Phone Number: (270) 745-6381 Website: www.wku.edu/bursar

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WKU Parent and Family Weekend 2013 Career Services Center Located in the Downing Student Union, the Career Services Center is the place to go if you have questions about choosing a career, completing interest inventories to help choose a major, or locating a job or co-op/internship prior to graduation. Career Services also offers assistance in resumé writing, interviewing and conducting a job search. The office has a walk-in service, so drop in M-F from 8-4:30 p.m. to have your questions answered. Location: DSU A230, new location October 2013 Phone Number: (270) 745-3095 Website: www.wku.edu/career WKU Student Publications: College Heights Herald and the Talisman The College Heights Herald is published twice weekly in print throughout the academic year to inform students of campus news and activities and to provide a forum for issues of interest to the WKU community.

The Herald, which was launched in 1925, is student-run and continues to win national awards every year. The Herald’s web site, WKUHERALD.com, is updated continuously, including when the print edition is not publishing. The free WKUHERALD mobile apps are available for the iOS and Android platforms. The Talisman, the official yearbook at WKU since 1924, documents the academic year through the eyes of students. The Talisman showcases award-winning photography, writing and design from WKU’s student journalists and is recognized as one of the best yearbooks in the nation. It’s free to students, though quantities are limited. To ensure you receive a 2014 Talisman, reserve it on TopNet under Student Services. The Herald and the Talisman are located in the Adams-Whitaker Student Publications Center on Normal Street across from Mass Media and Technology Hall.

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Visit www.wku.edu/studyabroad to learn more and explore the possibilities.

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WKU Parent and Family Weekend 2013 Location: Adams-Whitaker Student Publications Center Phone Number: (270) 745-2653 Websites: www.wku.edu/studentpublications, wkuherald.com, wkutalisman.com Counseling & Testing Center The Counseling and Testing Center provides counseling services for WKU students, consultation services for WKU faculty and staff, and educational programming on counseling topics (e.g. healthy relationships, assertiveness, stress management) to the WKU community. The center also provides specialized testing services, such CLEP, ACT etc. Office hours are: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., call to make appointment. Location: Potter Hall 409 Phone Number: (270) 745-3159 Website: www.wku.edu/heretohelp Dining – WKU Restaurant Group Visit us at one of our many locations including our newly renovated Fresh Food Company (all-you-care-to-eat), Yoblendz, or Starbucks, all located in Downing Student Union! For food court options, please visit Topper Cafe Food Court located on South Lawn. For questions or concerns about your students’ accounts please call 270-745-2416. Housing and Residence Life The Department of Housing and Residence Life, in partnership with the student and the University community, provides a premier living/learning experience that ensures student success. WKU

has 15 renovated residence halls, offering options of all-female, all-male, co-ed, upperclassmen, honors, sorority housing, living-learning communities, and extended living. Apartments available for juniors and seniors opened in the fall 2012. More apartments are scheduled to open in fall 2014. Housing & Residence Life also hosts “M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan,” a five-day orientation program for first-year students to get a jump-start on their college career. Location: Southwest Hall 18 Phone: (270) 745-4359 Website: www.wku.edu/housing and www.wku.edu/masterplan ID Center Visit the WKU ID Center to receive your WKU ID card. This office is located in the Garrett Conference Center room 100. Students and parents can add money to the balance of Dining Dollars and Big Red Dollars by visiting Topnet online, by telephoning debit/credit info to the ID Center, or by visiting the ID Center. Replacement ID cards (if it is lost or stolen) can be purchased for $20. If the ID card becomes damaged, you may trade it in for a free replacement (limited to one free replacement per year). Location: Garrett 100 Phone Number: (270) 745-2417 Website: www.wku.edu/Info/General/IDCenter/ home.htm

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WKU Parent and Family Weekend 2013 Health Services Health Services is a full service primary care center dedicated to providing the WKU campus community with quality medical care and health promotion services. Services include physician and nurse practitioner office visits, psychiatric mental health, womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health, ECG, laboratory, x-ray, allergy shots, immunizations, pharmaceutical dispensary, STI testing/treatment, contraceptives, international travel clinic, physicals, colposcopy services, occupational health, and health education and wellness services. Our services are provided based on a fee-forservice schedule. Patients are encouraged to have a current copy of their health insurance card, photo ID, and applicable co-pay when checking in. To purchase student health insurance, please contact the billing coordinator at Health Services at 745-5034 or email: healthservices-billing@ wku.edu. As a courtesy, we will file insurance when appropriate or bill the patient directly.

We are currently unable to accept Medicare, Medicaid or any State Medicaid Insurance Plan. During the fall/spring semester we are open Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and Friday, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. During the summer we follow the University hours of operation. For after hours emergencies contact Medical Center Urgent Care (270) 781-3910, Greenview Hospital (270) 793-1000, or Medical Center Hospital (270) 745-1000. Location: Health Services Building (on the corner of Normal and Regents Drive next to Mass Media and Technology Hall) Phone Number: (270) 745-5641 Website: www.wku.edu/healthservices Email: wkuhealthservices@wku.edu Intramural-Recreational Sports The Department of Intramural-Recreational Sports is located in the Raymond B. Preston Health and Activities Center. The Raymond B. Preston Health and

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WKU Parent and Family Weekend 2013 Activities Center houses 6 basketball/volleyball/ badminton courts, 6 racquetball courts, 2 indoor tennis courts, a swimming pool, a fitness center, a suspended indoor running track, a dance studio, separate faculty/staff and student locker rooms, multipurpose room, a smart class room, a Health and Fitness Lab, an Outdoor Recreation and Adventure Center, a pro-shop, a bike repair shop, and the Intramural-Recreational Sports Office. Preston Center membership fees for all fulltime students are included in their tuition during the fall and spring semesters. The Hattie L. Preston Intramural Sports Complex is located two miles from campus on the corner of Campbell Lane and Industrial Drive. This 24-acre facility accommodates four ASA regulation softball fields, seven NIRSA flag football fields, two regulation NCAA soccer fields, two NCAA Lacrosse fields, and one USA Rugby regulation rugby pitch.

The Health & Fitness Lab, located in the Preston Center, provides fitness, massage and consultation services to WKU students, WKU faculty and staff and community members. Other programs offered are personal training, massage therapy and instructional programs such as boot camp, and various fitness certifications and workshops.(A separate fee is required for these services) The Outdoor Recreation Adventure Center (ORAC) at WKU offers a variety of outdoor programs for the University community for a minimal cost. Some programs include: adventure trips, outdoor equipment rentals, skill clinics, Trip destinations have included: Grand Canyon National Park; Bouldering in Clifty Hollow and Horse Pens 40; Canoeing; Mountain Biking, Scuba Diving, and Whitewater Rafting. Phone: (270) 745-6060. Location: 2nd floor of Preston Center Website: www.wku.edu/IMREC

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WKU Parent and Family Weekend 2013 Student Wellness Program A great way to stay healthy and to relieve stress is to take part in the student wellness program! Incentives are given to those who participate in health related events and programs on campus. After registering for this FREE program on-line, students are issued their own personal wellness web page. Here students can view health related events, track progress, view their personal health information, track their body composition/ weight and blood pressure and check out the current leader board. WellUÂŽ program registration begins the first day of fall semester and ends before spring semester exams. Location: Office 54a Phone: (270) 745-6060, Website: www.wku.edu/awellu Library Services WKU Libraries offers essential help for student research and study needs. Along with books, journals, and reference sources, there are computers for accessing academic databases, a Visual and Performing Arts Library, and a separate Educational Resources Center in Gary A. Ransdell Hall. The Kentucky Library & Museum houses significant primary research documents and exhibits. In addition to our main campus, WKU Libraries has regional sites in Owensboro, Glasgow, and Elizabethtown. For more information on any of our locations, call Reference at (270) 745-6125. Website: wku.edu/library Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion This office employs a staff of four professionals, whose responsibilities includes hosting and co-sponsoring a variety of programs designated to educate, motivate, and challenge the campus community. Some examples of these programs are: Tracing the Unexplored lecture series, WKU Diversity Festival, and Outstanding Black graduates each fall and spring semester. Location: Potter Hall 425 Phone Number: (270) 745-5066 Website: www.wku.edu/oidi/

Parking & Transportation Services Parking & Transportation Services provides access to University programs and services through management of the Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s transportation resources. PTS maintains all parking areas on campus; issues parking permits, enforces parking regulations and operates the WKU Transit Service. Transit service is available on campus, between main campus and Bowling Green Community College, and to local shopping venues. Location: 578 Campbell Lane Phone Number: (270) 745-2361 Website: www.wku.edu/transportation ResNet ResNet is a network and computer support service available to all WKU students. Provided services include hardware diagnostics and repair, software troubleshooting, network support, virus and spyware removal, and system rebuilds. The ResNet office is staffed during normal University business hours. Service may be obtained by contacting the IT Helpdesk, or coming to the ResNet office located on the third floor of Mass Media and Technology Hall. Student Activities Housed in the Cravens Library (during the renovation to the Downing Student Union), Student Activities is comprised of several team members, such as Greek Affairs (Fraternity and Sorority Life), Student Organizations, Student Government Association (SGA), Campus Activities Board (CAB), Leadership & Volunteerism (Up til Dawn program, Relay for Life, Alternative Spring/ Fall Breaks, Dynamic Leadership Institute, High School Leadership Conference, The LeaderShape Conference, and other programs), and the University Centers. The Department of Student Activities also assists in Homecoming and planning/coordinating registration for Parent and Family Weekend. Location: Cravens Library 0013 Phone Number: (270) 745-2459 Website: www.wku.edu/sao

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WKU Parent and Family Weekend 2013 Student Disability Services SDS facilitates and coordinates support services and programs that enable students with disabilities an equal opportunity for success. These services include interpreters and captioning for the deaf and hard of hearing, assistive technology, classroom accommodations, as well as assisting students in communicating with other student services and academic support departments on campus. Location: DSU A200 Phone Number: (270) 745-5004 Student Financial Assistance The Department of Student Financial Assistance facilitates the awarding and disbursement of grants, loans, scholarships, veteran benefits, and other aid programs for students at WKU. Additionally, the department handles the on-campus employment program. Location: Potter Hall 317 Phone Number: (270) 745-2755 Website: www.wku.edu/financialaid/ University Centers There are two University Centers facilities located on WKU’s campus – the Downing Student Union and the Garrett Conference Center. Both locations offer dining facilities and a place for students to socialize between classes, as well as meeting and classroom space for organizations to utilize. Location: DSU and Garrett Conference Center Phone Number: (270) 745-5793 Website: www.wku.edu/duc WKU Police The WKUPD employs fully trained and certified Police Officers, who patrol campus 24/7/365. The WKUPD also provides 24/7/365 dispatching services for the campus community. The department consist of 28 sworn officers and 10 civilian personnel assigned in the following areas: Patrol Section, Investigations/Special Operations Section, Communication Staff Services Section, Training Section, Explore / Student Escort Program, and Special Response

Team (SRT) Location: Public Safety, Parking Structure 1 Phone Number: (270) 745-2548 Website: www.wku.edu/Dept/Support/ StuAffairs/police The WKU Store The WKU Store is the official store for Western Kentucky University and the #1 place to get official WKU gear. Visit our newly renovated Main Campus Store in Downing Student Union as we celebrate our 93rd anniversary. Also, shop our in-town WKU Store at 2315 Nashville Road with convenient parking and a full selection of Hilltopper gift items. Remember, your purchase benefits WKU. Thanks for shopping at your WKU Store! Location: DSU Phone Number: (270) 745-2466 Website: www.wkustore.com Study Abroad & Global Learning Today, your student goes to WKU’s Hilltop . . . tomorrow they can take WKU to the world! At WKU, we believe that our students are the central part of our international reach. The WKU Office of Study Abroad and Global Learning has sent thousands of Hilltoppers to study internationally. Whether your student has always dreamed of travel or if they are just starting to think about needing some international experience on their resume, WKU’s Office of Study Abroad and Global Learning is here to guide them toward their international experience! Website: study.abroad@wku.edu or visit www.wku.edu/studyabroad

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Athletics WKU sponsors 19 sports and is a member of the Sun Belt Conference and the NCAA. WKU has won 82 Sun Belt Conference championships since the 1999-2000 season; 37 more than the next closest school. WKU will join Conference USA July 1, 2014. During this same period, 85 percent of WKU’s student-athletes who have fulfilled their eligibility have graduated. Eleven of WKU’s 15 athletic programs have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, and the average GPA of the 387 student-athletes is 3.04. WKU has had more individuals honored for their academic success by the Sun Belt Conference than any other league institution in each of the last seven years.

WKU Athletics Programs • Baseball • Basketball (Men and Women) • Cross Country (Men and Women) • Football • Golf (Men and Women) • Indoor Track (Men and Women) • Outdoor Track (Men and Women) • Soccer (Women) • Softball • Swimming & Diving (Men and Women) • Tennis (Men and Women) • Volleyball

Ticket Office Location

The WKU Athletics Ticket Office is located just inside of the U.S. Bank Entrance (Entrance 1) at Diddle Arena.

Ticket Office Hours Monday- Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

How to Purchase Tickets

Call the office at (800) 5-BIG-RED or (270) 745-5222. • Season, single game, and group tickets are available for most events. • Order Tickets on line 24 hours a day: www.wkusports.com • Cash, check, Visa, M/C, American Express, and Discover are accepted. • Remember—students get in to all sporting events for free with a valid WKU ID

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Fall Semester 2013 Academic Calendar August 26 September 2 October 3-4 October 17 November 27-29 December 9-13 December 14 December 17

Day and evening classes begin Labor Day Fall Break Second Bi-Term Begins Thanksgiving break Final Examinations 2013 Fall Commencement Final grades due by noon

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Things to do in Bowling Green Ring of Fire: The Life and Music of Johnny Cash From the opening moment of the show, you are immediately drawn into the spirit of Johnny Cash’s homespun, gritty and inspiring music. Although Cash is never impersonated, Ring of Fire’s train ride takes us on a musical journey through the life, times and tunes of the legend that is ... JOHNNY CASH. Single tickets go on sale August 16, 2013 Friday, Sept. 20th, 2013 - 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21st, 2013 - 7:30 p.m.

Lost River Cave The Cave Boat Tour begins with a leisurely stroll in the valley as your guide shares the tale of the blue hole and disappearing Civil War soldiers. When you arrive at the massive cave entrance, prepare to board Kentucky’s only underground boat tour. Duck your head for just a moment as you glide under the famous wishing rock. Touch the cool limestone ceiling before the passage opens into a cathedral-like cavern. Sturdy shoes are recommended. For individuals with or without disabilities who would prefer to experience the cave tour above ground, free audio-visual materials are available at the Visitors Center.

The Symphony at WKU The Symphony at WKU will open its 2013-14 season on Friday, Sept. 20, with a 7:30 p.m. classical jazz concert at Van Meter Hall auditorium on the WKU campus. The concert will feature Willis Delony on piano and will showcase selections from Ellington and Gershwin. The Symphony at WKU was founded in 1908 and is conducted by Dr. William Scott, who came to WKU in 2003 as the Baker Professor of Music and music director for the symphony. For information or tickets ahead of time, go to thesymphonyatwku.org.

Chaney’s Dairy Barn Chaney’s Dairy Barn & Restaurant offers premium, homemade ice cream made fresh on the farm! Chaney’s has been recognized as the No.1 ice cream parlor in Kentucky in USA Today’s Top Parlors in 50 States and No.1 Ice Cream in Kentucky by iVillage in 2013. Chaney’s Dairy Barn is located on the Chaney farm which has been in the Chaney family since 1888. The Chaneys have been milking Jersey cows since 1940. In 2011, Chaney’s began selling their own milk in Houchens/ IGA stores as well as in glass bottles at the Dairy Barn.

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Jackson’s Orchard Considered a “must-go” destination by many, Jackson’s Orchard attracts the most visitors in the summer and fall when the peaches and apples are available. It’s about four miles north of campus off KY 185 (Richardsvile Road). Among the special events are the Apple Festival, Labor Day Weekend, five weekends of fall and the Pumpkin Festival.

National Corvette Museum Since 1953 the Corvette has been America’s Sports Car. The National Corvette Museum was established as a not-for-profit foundation with a mission of celebrating the invention of the Corvette; preserving its past, present and future; and educating the public about Corvette. You can experience firsthand the passion and the excitement of America’s sports car, the Chevrolet Corvette. The GM Bowling Green Corvette Assembly Plant, the only place in the world where Corvettes are made, is located across the street from the National Corvette Museum at I-65, exit 28.

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Who is listening to your student? We are! Remind them to take the survey in their WKU Email September 22, 2013.

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Mariah’s 801 State St. (270) 842-6878

The Bistro 1129 College St. (270) 781-9646

Lost River Pizza Company 2440 Nashville Road (270) 746-0255

440 Main 440 E. Main Ave. (270) 793-0450

Taj Palace 2800 Scottsville Road (270) 843-2233

Brickyard Cafe 1026 Chestnut St. (270) 843-6431

Montana Grille 1740 Scottsville Road (270) 746-9746

Chuy’s Mexican Restuarant 3260 Ken Bale Blvd. (270) 796-2999

Siam Thai 430 US 31-W (270) 745-0057

Rafferty’s 1939 Scottsville Road (270) 842-0123

Home Cafe & Marketplace 2440 Old Nashville Road #108 (270) 846-1272

Garcia’s Grill 1689 Campbell Lane (270) 842-6100

Anna’s Greek Restaurant 535 Three Springs Road (270) 846-2662

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are pros and cons to each of the reductions. However, as a package of reductions, it’s a reasonable response to our financial challenges.” She said she believes these cuts are final. Mead also said they tried to present the cuts in a straightforward manner. “What may not be as clear is in some circumstances funding for a specific program or activity is being reduced, but that doesn’t necessarily translate to a reduction in the program or activity,” she said. Approximately 91 percent of the budget reductions have been identified and will be implemented

$80,000 Merge the Institute for Citizenship and Social Responsibility with the ALIVE Center

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Reduce recurring funding for computer replacements

Reduce food expenditures for guests at Parents and Family Weekend

$15,000 Combine WKU switchboard operations and the Welcome Center at the Augenstein Alumni Center

Eliminate budget for Faculty Center for Excellence in Teaching (FaCET)

Funding for new academic initiatives eliminated CAMERON KOCH

Reduce recurring funding for the Quality Enhancement Program

$93,000 Reduce funding for the Talisman yearbook and achieve additional efficiencies in Student Publications

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Reallocate tuition from DELO to Central Budget

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Reduce institutional subsidy to Athletics (excluding student aid) by 5% ($132,000) to be achieved over five consecutive budgets

Close Radcliff Center in Hardin County with services being maintained at other Hardin County Sites

Eliminate budget increases based on the Higher Education Price Index (HEPI) Athletics, student technology, Student Government Association/Student Programming, Health Services, Student Centers

Operating reductions achieved in nonacademic divisions

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$100,000 $50,000 Reduce the budget for Research and Creative Activity Program grants

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It took 10 years for it to happen, but a WKU player’s name was called during the 2013 NFL Draft over the weekend. Defensive end Quanterus Smith was selected by the Denver Broncos in the fifth round with pick No. 146. Smith became the first Topper since Jeremi Johnson in 2003 to be drafted. Johnson was a fourth-round pick by the Cincinnati Bengals. Although Smith was the only one of the 254 play-

ers selected in the draft, former Topper tight end Jack Doyle and offensive linemen Adam Smith also landed shots to make an NFL roster. Doyle agreed to sign as an unrestricted free agent with the Tennessee Titans just minutes after the draft concluded Saturday night. Adam Smith received his call Sunday morning from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Doyle won’t move far from WKU — the Titans’ facilities are located in Nashville, just an hour south of Bowling Green. SEE DRAFT PAGE A3

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Budget cuts affect SGA, Campus Activities Board

Regents OK land purchase, discuss CPE’s tuition decision NEWS@WKUHERALD.COM

ABOVE: Tight end Jack Doyle pulls in a touchdown catch against Louisiana-Monroe. Doyle signed with the Tennessee Titans over the weekend. RAE EMARY/HERALD BELOW: Defensive end Quanterus Smith was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the fifth round of the 2013 NFL Draft.

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WKU’s budget staff is moving forward now that decisions have been made regarding budget cuts for the coming fiscal year. The cuts were announced in an email from President Ransdell on Wednesday. Ann Mead, vice president for Finance and Administration, said in an email that “no budget reduction, small or large, is easy.” “After a series of budget reductions, our choices of where to make cuts, given a goal to protect positions, have become even more limited,” she said. “Administrative council discussed proposed budget reductions and recognized that there

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The Council on Postsecondary Education’s decision to cap the in-state, undergraduate and face-to-face student tuition increase at 3 percent was a point of discussion at last Friday’s Board of Regents meeting. At the meeting, President Gary Ransdell discussed the roughly $2.5 million deficit this 3 percent cap presents. After the meeting, he said this is the only discussion he’s had with the board about it. “I think the board is looking to me and our administration to address the budget reduction in a thoughtful way,” he said. The board authorized the purchase of 1580 Normal Drive for $240,000 to make way for the future Honors College and International Building. They also approved the authority of the university to procure property at 1590 Normal Drive, including the use of eminent domain if necessary at the meeting. These two pieces of property are currently the Chi Omega sorority house and an apartment complex, Ransdell said. “The board affirmed that that is the preferred site and then endorsed the acquisition of both pieces of property,” he said. Faculty Regent Patti Minter and Student Regent Cory Dodds voted against these approvals. Minter said one of the disappointing things about the CPE’s decision to cap tuition is that it forces some hard choices. “But the other thing that bothers me after the Board of Regents meeting on Friday is that at the same time that we’re talking about cuts because we didn’t get our 5 percent tuition increase, at the very same time we’re purchasing more property and we’re getting ready to initiate a taking of property by eminent domain to build an Honors College and International Center that while it is definitely a want, it is absolutely not a need,” Minter said. To build the $22 million Honors College and International Center, WKU has to sell agency bonds, which means that the university will be paying off the debt on the building, not the state. Minter said this is something WKU can’t afford right now. “So the CPE’s decision not to give us 5 percent has tremendous repercussions for this campus, but it’s also going to force us to think very carefully about every dollar we spend, SEE REGENTS PAGE A2

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Out of a $2,139,000 budget reduction, $315,000 will come from eliminating recurring funding for the Provost’s Initiatives for Excellence awards. The cut to the program is the single greatest item reduction proposed by cost. PIE allows academic programs to submit proposals for new initiatives and then receive funding from the Provost’s office to see the initiatives through. Money used to support the Provost’s Initiatives for Excellence comes from numerous sources, including Academic Quality Phase I and II Funds, CPE Action Agenda Funds, Grant Incentive Funds SEE ACADEMIC PAGE 2

Less than 24 hours after news broke about the $93,000 in reductions to the Talisman yearbook budget, students took action. Tweets bearing the #SavetheTalisman hashtag have been sent at a breakneck pace, while the Save The Talisman Facebook page totals 261 likes as of Thursday night. The Talisman’s operating budget has been slashed as part of the more than 2 million dollars cut in WKU’s proposed budget. Charlotte Turtle, current Talisman adviser, said the students have dictated the movement. “They created the tagline, it was totally a student SEE TALISMAN PAGE 2

The university budget cuts announced on Wednesday are affecting various departments and programs on campus, and the Student Government Association, Campus Activities Board and leadership programs are no exception. These three groups usually get an automatic budget increase, due to the Higher Education Price Index (HEPI), an inflation index that calculates potential financial waste at colleges. Charley Pride, director of Student Activities and SGA’s adviser, said now the programs won’t be getting those increases. This will save the university $8,000. SEE SGA PAGE 2

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