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President’s welcome letter Schedule of events Parent and Family Weekend Registration About Bowling Green Parking during Parent and Family Weekend Traditions on the Hill WKU student resources Athletics Important dates Things to do in Bowling Green Business listings
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Welcome from President Gary Ransdell
Dear WKU Parents:
Make plans now to attend our 2014 Parent and Family Weekend activities. This year we are hosting two Parent and Family weekends. The first one is for parents and family members of freshmen and transfer students and will be held on October 25. The second is for parents and family members of upperclassmen students and it will be celebrated on November 22. Our Parent and Family Weekend events are a great time to celebrate a weekend on campus with your sons and daughters, meet fellow parents, other WKU students, and WKU faculty and staff. This year we are adding an important event to our Parent and Family Weekend schedule. I look forward to addressing all of our parents and family members in the Downing Student Union auditorium on the mornings of the home football games scheduled for October 25 and November 22. This is an important opportunity for me to personally greet you and share important thoughts with you as they relate to the WKU family, your important role in it, and the experiences related to your sons’ and daughters’ higher education at WKU. Please join me on October 25 (Freshmen and Transfer Parents and Family Members) and November 22 (Upperclassmen Parents and Family Members). We will begin promptly at 10 a.m. on both dates. On October 25, Julie and I look forward to hosting the parents and family members of our freshmen and transfer students at our Festival on the Green. We will begin a picnic lunch at 12:00 p.m. on the Downing Student Union South Lawn. There will be great food, music, and the Hilltopper spirit for all to enjoy. Also, make plans to attend our home football game against Old Dominion University at 3:00 p.m. on October 25 (Freshmen and Transfer Parents and Family Members). On November 22, Julie and I look forward to cheering alongside the parents and family members of our upperclassmen students at our home game against the University of Texas-San Antonio at 1:00 p.m. Ticket information is included in this mailer.
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Please return the reservation form found on page 7 or register online at www.wku.edu/pfw to ensure an accurate count for our special events. Many thanks to the WKU Parents Advisory Council which includes a group of parent leaders representing a wide range of WKU students. They have planned a great weekend for you and look forward to allowing as many of our parents and family members to come together as possible. The Parents Advisory Council, in concert with our faculty and staff, seek to ensure the absolute best quality of life for our students. Julie and I have had two sons and a daughter-in-law, two nephews, a niece, and goddaughter 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. We look forward to seeing you on either October 25 or November 22.
Go Toppers!
Julie and Gary Ransdell Western Kentucky University
WKU Parent and Family Weekend 2014 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 their students’ 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 Your Parent Contact: and family members with campus knowledge, tools, and Blair Jensen resources for supporting their students. We provide parents and family members with: • Information about WKU. • Insights into the campus culture, the rhythm of the year, and what students experience as they transition to and through their college years. • Tips and talking points to help them support their students, even from a distance. We do our best to answer your questions and provide referrals when needed. Parent and Family Programs serves as your liaison to the campus community, helping you get connected to other departments and student services and advocating on your behalf, communicating your needs and concerns to University administration. How You Can Get Involved In addition, Parent and Family Programs provides opportunities for parents and family members to get involved in their students’ college experience, by: • Joining the Parents Association. • Attending Parent and Family Weekend and engaging in Homecoming festivities. • Serving on the Parents Advisory Council. Parent and Family Programs also strives to connect new WKU parents and family members with current WKU parents and family members who can share their experiences, provide support, and celebrate successes. Supporting Parent and Family Programs Lastly, 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, that support student success. To learn more about Parent and Family Programs, join the Parents Association, 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 by email at blair.jensen@wku.edu at any time with additional questions, comments, or concerns. We look forward to serving you and your students! With Hilltopper pride, Blair Jensen, ‘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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Schedule of events Friday, November 21 Registration 6-8:30p.m. Downing Student Union, 1st floor lobby Check in to pick up your tickets. Saturday, November 22 Registration 9a.m.-3p.m. Downing Student Union, 1st floor lobby Check in to pick up your tickets. Residence Hall Receptions 9-10a.m. Residence Halls
Upperclassmen Student, Parent and Family Member Welcome 10-10:45a.m. Downing Student Union Auditorium Upperclassmen students as well as their parents and family members are invited to attend this special event during which President Ransdell will deliver an important message about motivation and how parents and family members can help their upperclassmen students persist to graduation. Football Game: WKU Hilltoppers vs. UTSA Roadrunners 1p.m. Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium Tickets: $12.00** *WKU students do not need a ticket; they are admitted free with their valid WKU IDs. **Tickets must be purchased in advance. Complete and mail in enclosed registration form or register online at www.wku.edu/pfw.
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Parent and Family Weekend Registration Nov. 21-22
Register online at www.wku.edu/pfw Parent name(s) Student name Student WKU ID# Student classification: Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior Transfer Student:
Yes
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Please enter the number of tickets requested for each event: Residence Hall Receptions: 9-10a.m. • Free event Hall attending: Number of people (include student):
Upperclassmen Student, Parent and Family Member Welcome: 10-10:45a.m. • Downing Student Union Auditorium • Free Event Number of people (include student): Football Game: WKU vs. UTSA 1 p.m. • Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium Advance ticket purchase required Number of general admission tickets at $12 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, at left. 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. Bowling Green is best known, of
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course, as the home of WKU. But it’s also home the Civil War, both the Union and Confederate of the only place in the world where General armies sought to control the city because of its Motors builds the Corvette sports car. Other major location. businesses include The Medical Center, Fruit of the It was named the Confederate capital of Loom, Sun Products Kentucky in 1861, and Houchens though Union troops Industries. took control of the city The city has a rich just a few months later, history, and its location in 1862. has been key to its Today, Bowling growth. Green is undergoing a Steamboat renaissance. Its growth commerce on the over the past decade nearby Barren River pushed it into being the was pivotal in the No. 3 city in the state, city’s early years, and and its job growth has in 1859 the Louisville WKU Alumni Square development near downtown Bowling Green. led the Commonwealth. & Nashville Roadroad Augenstein Alumni Center is at the center of the photograph. The city’s core also is came through town, showing growth, with connecting Bowling Green to markets in the redevelopment downtown and new construction North and South. at WKU steadily moving those two areas closer And while the city declared itself neutral during together.
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Family of the Year
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Congratulations to the Jones Family from Fort Wright, Ky. Pictured, left to right: Parents Advisory Council Secretary Marla Carter, Mr. Greg Jones, Mrs. Becky Jones, daughter Jordan Jones, and Parents Advisory Council Treasurer Lynda Weeks.
Family of the Year 2014: 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 you, WKU’s current students, to nominate your families for the Family of the Year award. To nominate your family, 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 Jensen at blair.jensen@wku.edu. The winning family will receive items from the WKU Store, tickets to the upperclassmen Parent and Family Weekend football game, Saturday, November 22, against University of Texas-San Antonio, as well as lodging, dinner, and special recognition at the football game. A WKU scholarship will also be awarded to the nominating student -- that’s you! So don’t delay! Nominate your family today! The deadline is November 1, 2014.
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Parking during Parent and Family Weekend On game days, guests are encouraged to park in PS1, or in the Adams Street and Creason Lots. The following lots are reserved starting at 7a.m. on Saturday morning: • All surface lots around Diddle Arena (Diddle West, Diddle North, Diddle South-Visitor Lot). • South Lawn Lot. • Gated Regents Lot (shut down at 10p.m. on Friday). • On-street parking on Avenue of Champions and PS2 (PS2 is shut down at midnight on Friday). • Russellville Road Lot. All other lots are open. Parent and Family Weekend guests may park in any University lot from 5p.m. Friday through Sunday, with the exception of those lots mentioned above on Saturday. NEVER park in yellow zones, fire lanes, metered spots, or reserved spaces. Always display a disability license plate or placard when parking in a reserved disability space.
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From moving in, to moving on and everything in between — we have it covered. Buy a copy of the 2015 Talisman on TopNet under Student Services or wku.edu/talisman for just $20! Encourage your student to have their portrait taken this semester for the 2015 Talisman. For more information about how to get a $20 copy of the Talisman, when to get a portrait taken or how to be a part of our staff please visit www.wkutalisman.com or call 270-745-2653.
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Traditions on the Hill Big Red Big Red, WKU’s mascot and favorite Hilltopper, has been around since 1979 when student Ralph Carey (‘80) created the original costume. Since then, Big Red has been named one of USA Today’s Top Mascots in College and Professional Sports and frequently appears on the annual Capital One All America Mascot Team. Big Red was inducted into the Mascot Hall of Fame in 2007. In April of 2014, Big Red won third place in the mascot portion of the National Cheerleaders Association and National Dance Association’s Collegiate Cheer and Dance Championship. The big, furry creature can be seen spreading the WKU spirit at athletic games and other events across campus and throughout Big Red Country.
The Red Towel It began innocently enough as a cloth to wipe off sweat. It became a trademark of Edgar Allen Diddle, one of the nations most successful basketball coaches. Now it is the symbol of the athletic tradition at WKU. The university’s official version of the legend is that Diddle clutched the red towel through 1,062 Hilltopper basketball games- 759 victories. The fact is that the red towel was introduced in the fall of 1946, midway through Diddle’s coaching career. Like most legends, the legacy can’t be traced to an exact 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.
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!
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THE INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF ECUADOR UPCOMING EVENTS
09/10 09/11 09/27
Centennial Market: The Colors of Ecuador featuring Latin Ensemble, Serenatta CENTENNIAL MALL, 11:00-2:00 p.m. From the Highlands of Ecuador to the Many Roads in the U.S.: An Artist’s Journey Artist Lecture by Sandra Fernandez IWFAC MAIN GALLERY, 5:30 p.m. OIP presents the International Year of Ecuador at Bowling Green International Festival CIRCUS SQUARE PARK, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
10/22
Ecuador: Place of History, Mystery and Opportunity Visiting Scholar Lecture by Dr. Jeff Hoyer DSU 340, 4:30 p.m. Communication, Public Health
10/28
La Gran Nostralgia Performance by The National Dance Company of Ecuador VAN METER AUDITORIUM, 7:00 p.m. WKU Cultural Enhancement Series
11/11
Education: Ecuadorean Style Visiting Expert Panel featuring Ecuadorian Educators GARY RANSDELL HALL AUDITORIUM, 6:00 p.m. College of Education and Behavioral Sciences, Student Affairs
To learn more and see a full calendar of events visit: wku.edu/iyo
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Downing Student Union WKU’s Downing Student Union is back to being the heartbeat of campus after a two-year, $50 million renovation that transformed the building into a state-of-the-art union for WKU students. The facility formally opened in August, and now is home for a wide variety of student organizations and services, ranging from the Student Government Association to campus greek affairs to even an on-campus nightclub. But the services for students are what make this sprawling building essential to every student who comes to the Hill. Now known as DSU or the Union, the facility is home to the WKU Store on the ground floor, a department store-like facility that offers everything from textbooks and clothing to WKU gear and even an Apple branch store. It also has a USBank branch and an assortment of kiosks selling specialty items. Food is an important part of DSU. Fresh Food Company is up and running on the main level, along with a food court that includes Chick-fil-A, Papa John’s, the first Steak ‘n Shake on a university campus, WKU’s own Red Zone sports bar and grill and the Nite Class nightclub space. There’s also a Starbucks and Burrito Bowl. A recreation hall and a 24-hour study lounge, complete with a fireplace, round out
the first floor. The second and third floors include WKU’s Department of Student Activities, the Center for Career and Professional Development, the Academic Advising and Retention Center, SGA and Spirit Master offices and a wide variety of meeting spaces. The building is decorated with murals depicting the beauty of the Hill, and a bronze statue of Big Red resting on a Red Towel has been commissioned for the main floor. DSU was once a quite different building. When it opened in 1970 as Downing University Center - or DUC, as most people called it - it was like a small city under one roof in the middle of campus. The building had everything from classrooms to a bowling alley, and was home to a wide collection of administrative and student services. It was known for its twisting spiral staircases that always seemed to land you on the wrong side of the building, as well as for the broad porch that surrounded the exterior. Its dark brick interior and brown tile floors were stylish - for 1970. But after 40 years, they had become dated and worn. A group of students toured similar facilities at other universities and helped plan the new DSU. Students voted in favor of a fee to help pay for the construction.
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Upper left: The structure housing the grand staircase is a prominent feature on the Avenue of Champions side of DSU. Top right: Light and shadow create a dramatic scene in DSU’s grand staircase, which connects all four floors of the newly renovated building. Middle right: A towering pediment and prominent columns highlight the Centennial Mall side of DSU. Lower right: Students have a wide variety of food available from all the restaurants located on the first floor of DSU.
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Student resources at WKU 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) is 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 2014semester, we will offer the following interest-free semester payment plans: • 5-pay Payments due June 1, July 1, Aug. 1, Sept. 1 and Oct. 1. • 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.
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.
WKU Parent and Family Weekend 2014 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
Center for Career and Professional Development 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 2001 Phone Number: (270) 745-3095 Website: www.wku.edu/career
WKU Student Publications: College Heights Herald and 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. The cost is $20 for students and $50 for others, though quantities are limited. To ensure you receive a 2015 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. Location: Adams-Whitaker Student Publications Center Phone Number: (270) 745-2653 Websites: www.wku.edu/studentpublications, wkuherald.com, wkutalisman.com
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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, moving to DSU in October Phone Number: (270) 745-2417 Website: www.wku.edu/Info/General/IDCenter/ home.htm
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Graves Gilbert Clinic Graves Gilbert Clinic 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, women’s and men’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. Services are provided based on a fee-for-service 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 the clinic at 270-745-5034 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 (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 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 full-time 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
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. WellU® 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 Parent and Family Weekend 2014 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 University’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
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: DSU 2059 Phone Number: (270) 745-2459 Website: www.wku.edu/sao
Student Accessibility Resource Center 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 1074 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 oncampus employment program. Location: Potter Hall 317
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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 ground floor 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 joined Conference USA July 1, 2014. During this same period, 85 percent of WKU’s studentathletes 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 (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, Mastercard, 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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Important dates FALL SEMESTER Oct. 2-3 Fall Break Oct. 16 Nov. 8 Nov. 26-28 Dec. 8-12 Dec. 13
(no classes; offices open) Second Bi-Term Begins Homecoming Thanksgiving Holiday (university closed) Final Examinations Commencement
WINTER TERM Jan. 5 Classes Begin Jan. 19 MLK Day (WKU closed) Jan. 23 Final Examinations SPRING SEMESTER Jan. 26 Classes Begin March 9-13 Spring Break March 23 Second Bi-Term Begins May 11-15 Final Examinations May 15-17 Commencement Weekend
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Things to do in Bowling Green 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 Corvette; preserving its past, present and future. Unitil November, you can see the sinkhole that swallowed eight cars and made global news. 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. 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, you can 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.
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 Kentucky 185 (Richardsvile Road). Among the special events are the Apple Festival, Labor Day Weekend, five weekends of fall and the Pumpkin Festival.
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 its own milk.
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2014 football schedule 8/29/14 9/6/14 9/13/14 10/4/14 10/18/14 10/25/14 11/01/14 11/08/14 11/15/14 11/22/14 11/28/14
vs. BGSU at Illinois at MTSU vs. UAB at Florida Atlantic vs. Old Dominion at LA Tech vs. UTEP vs. Army vs. UTSA at Marshall
W 59-31 Bowling Green L 46-34 Champaign, Ill. L 50-47 (3OT) Murphreesboro 6 p.m. C Bowling Green 11 a.m. C Boca Raton, Fla. 3 p.m. C Bowling Green TBA Ruston, La. 3 p.m. C Bowling Green 11 a.m. C Bowling Green 1 p.m. C Bowling Green 11 a.m. C Huntington, W.V.
Discounted rates available for WKU visitors!
Complimentary Shuttle to & from WKU!
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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Parent and Family Weekend Guide sponsors Mellow Mushroom 1035 Chestnut St. Bowling Green, KY (270) 393-1800 MellowMushroom.com
Big Al’s 1527 US 31w Byp. Bowling Green, KY (270) 495-1590 Facebook.com/BigAlsChicago
Nat’s Outdoor Sports 1121 Wilkinson Trace Bowling Green, KY (270) 842-6211 NatsOutdoor.com
Bowling Green Convention and Visitors Bureau 352 Three Springs Rd. Bowling Green KY (800) 326-7465 VisitBGKY.com
Bandy Bedding 401 Emmett Avenue Bowling Green KY (270) 782-2337 bandymattress.com
WKU Athletic Marketing 1129 Diddle Arena Bowling Green KY 1-800-5-BIGRED wkusports.com
Office of International Programs Western Kentucky University 1906 College Heights Blvd. #11066 (270) 745-5334 wku.edu/oip
Quality Inn 1919 Mel Browning St. Bowling Green KY (270)781-6678 QualityInn.com
Hampton Inn 233 Three Springs Rd. Bowling Green, KY (270) 842-4100 hamptoninn3.hilton.com
Division of Extended Learning and Outreach Western Kentucky University Tate Page Hall 104 (270) 745-4512 wku.edu/studyaway
Student Wellness Preston Health & Fitness Lab, 20a Western Kentucky University (270) 745-6531 wku.edu/awellu
Sleep Inn 185 Greenwood Ln. Bowling Green, KY (270) 842-3800 SleepInn.com
Service One Credit Union 422 College Heights Blvd. Bowling Green KY (270) 796-8500 socu.com
Housing and Residence Life Western Kentucky University 1906 College Heights Blvd. #11093 (270) 745-4359 wku.edu/housing
College of Health and Human Services Western Kentucky University 1906 College Heights Blvd. #11038 (270) 745-2425 wku.edu/chhs
Talisman Western Kentucky University 1906 College Heights Blvd. #11084 (270) 745-2653 wkutalisman.com
Hilton Garden Inn 1020 Wilkinson Trace Bowling Green KY (270) 781-6778 gardeninn.hilton.com/bowling_green
The WKU Store Western Kentucky University Downing Student Union (270) 745-2466 bookstore.wku.edu
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Parent and Family Weekend Guide sponsors Campus Evolution Villiages 1909 Creason Street Bowling Green KY (270) 846-1000 cevilliages.com
Study Abroad and Global Learning Western Kentucky University Grise Hall Room 128 (270) 745-5334 wku.edu/studyabroad
Graves Gilbert Clinic at WKU Health Services Western Kentucky University 1681 Normal Drive (270) 745-CARE (2273)
Midtown by Brookside 1313 Center Street Bowling Green KY (270) 495-4205 midtownbg.com
gravesgilbert.com/ggcwkuhealthservices
Holiday Inn - University Plaza 1021 Wilkinson Trace Bowling Green KY (270) 745-0088 holidayinn.com
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