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Porter Et Al. V. Mccormack Et Al. - Warren Circuit Court (Sc 3717), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Feb 2024

Porter Et Al. V. Mccormack Et Al. - Warren Circuit Court (Sc 3717), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

MSS Finding Aids

Finding aid and scan (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 3717. Case file for L.R. Porter and Lizzie Porter v J. N. McCormack, John H. Blackburn, Henry James and Tom Potter (Warren County, Kentucky Circuit Court) relating to a restraining order secured by Luther R. Porter of Bowling Green to block the removal of his smallpox-infected daughter and the rest of the family to the local pest house. Includes affidavits of physicians, public health officials and locals familiar with the pest house. The restraining order was subsequently lifted by a Louisville judge. Also includes a 1902 Courier-Journal …


Cook, John Loy, 1838-1878 (Sc 3709), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Jan 2024

Cook, John Loy, 1838-1878 (Sc 3709), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

MSS Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 3709. Biographical data on John L. Cook, a physician of Henderson, Kentucky. Includes an 1878 article on yellow fever by Cook, published in the Louisville Medical News just prior to his death from the disease; a memorial address read before the McDowell Medical Society at Hopkinsville, Kentucky after his death; and information on his wife Annie.


Building Strength Through Collaboration: What Faith Community Nurses Need To Know, Marcia A. Potter Sep 2023

Building Strength Through Collaboration: What Faith Community Nurses Need To Know, Marcia A. Potter

International Journal of Faith Community Nursing

This article is a practical guide and viewpoint narrative that offers definitions, justifications for, process steps, and a how-to checklist for Faith Community Nurses considering collaboration between multiple agencies outside of their own. The author offers simple guidelines and how-to advice on securing success, avoiding risks, and preventing costly misunderstandings between cooperating agencies when combining resources.


Be Still And Know That I Am God, Phyllis Ann Solari-Twadell Phd, Rn, Mpa, Faan Sep 2023

Be Still And Know That I Am God, Phyllis Ann Solari-Twadell Phd, Rn, Mpa, Faan

International Journal of Faith Community Nursing

A short reflection that can be used to center self and increase relaxation


Covid-19 (Sc 3669), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Feb 2023

Covid-19 (Sc 3669), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

MSS Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 3669. Miscellaneous communications issued via U.S. mail, e-mail and internet regarding closures, operational changes and mitigation measures during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. Includes instructions on mask making, press releases from Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear’s office, information on financial and mental health management, and the White House’s letter enclosing an Economic Impact Payment. Also includes some communications from Bowling Green, Kentucky churches, businesses and banks.


Bibliography, M. Susan Jones Jan 2023

Bibliography, M. Susan Jones

Faculty/Staff Personal Papers

Bibliography of publications by M. Susan Jones.


Improving Diagnostic Outcomes For Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorders Within The Hispanic Community In Bowling Green, Kentucky, Bethany Waddey Jan 2023

Improving Diagnostic Outcomes For Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorders Within The Hispanic Community In Bowling Green, Kentucky, Bethany Waddey

Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects

Despite the importance of early identification and intervention of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), Hispanic children are significantly under-diagnosed with ASD in comparison to non-Hispanic, white children due to barriers to ASD identification in this population. The purpose of this research is to determine the levels of ASD knowledge in the Hispanic community in Bowling Green, the barriers that may contribute to why ASD is underdiagnosed in Hispanic children, and how to mitigate these barriers. This research analyzes the results of a survey, called the “Autism Spectrum Knowledge Scale- General Population Version”, administered to 51 participants from the Hispanic population of …


Examining The Impact Of Holistic Practices On Lgbtqia+ Wellness, Airelle Railley Jan 2023

Examining The Impact Of Holistic Practices On Lgbtqia+ Wellness, Airelle Railley

Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects

The project involved surveying the before and aftereffects of holistic healing for ten undergraduate Kentuckians who identify as LGBTQIA+. The purpose of the project was to heighten and expand the LGBTQIA+ participants experience with holistic and wellness care, by utilizing on or off campus wellness activities. Those ten participants were split into two groups of five. The control group was lightly “encouraged” to attend any health and wellness activities. The intervention group was required to attend at least one yoga session per week. Each participant was instructed to complete and submit documentation each month. Those documents included surveys and monthly …


Eng 300: The Efficacy Of Bacteriophage & Lysin Antimicrobials In Industrial & Commercial Settings, Bella Norman Jan 2022

Eng 300: The Efficacy Of Bacteriophage & Lysin Antimicrobials In Industrial & Commercial Settings, Bella Norman

English 100-200-300 Conference

No abstract provided.


Eng 300: Trying To Make The Words Flow: Flow Interactions With Environment & Behavior In Writing & Studying Contexts, Connor Flick Jan 2022

Eng 300: Trying To Make The Words Flow: Flow Interactions With Environment & Behavior In Writing & Studying Contexts, Connor Flick

English 100-200-300 Conference

No abstract provided.


A Pilot Study: An Evaluation Of Accessibility Of Resources For Parents Of D/Deaf/Hoh Children In Ky/Tn, Amara Danturthi Jan 2022

A Pilot Study: An Evaluation Of Accessibility Of Resources For Parents Of D/Deaf/Hoh Children In Ky/Tn, Amara Danturthi

Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects

Most parents of d/Deaf/Hoh children are not Deaf, making it imperative for easy access to diverse strategies to ensure smooth communication between them and their child. Parents make the paramount decision of what their child’s first language should be, therefore, access to current information on communication strategies is crucial in this journey. Many families fall on resources sometimes from sources in different formats to understand what may work best for them. The accessibility and availability of these resources are a crucial component in the parent’s decision-making process. Due to the unique dynamics between hearing parents and d/Deaf/Hoh children, this pilot …


Ua19/16/2 Women's Basketball Press Releases, Wku Athletic Media Relations Oct 2021

Ua19/16/2 Women's Basketball Press Releases, Wku Athletic Media Relations

WKU Archives Records

Press releases, photos and game statistics for WKU women's basketball team from August to December 2021.


Ua19/16/2 Basketball Press Releases, Wku Athletic Media Relations Oct 2021

Ua19/16/2 Basketball Press Releases, Wku Athletic Media Relations

WKU Archives Records

Press releases, photos and game statistics for WKU basketball team from August to December 2021.


Ua12/2/1 Fresh Start, Vol. 97, No. 1, Wku Student Affairs Aug 2021

Ua12/2/1 Fresh Start, Vol. 97, No. 1, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

College Heights Herald magazine regarding returning to WKU in person after COVID-19 lockdown.

  • Stone, Damon. Fresh Faces, Familiar Traditions Come to Campus with Incoming Class – Class of 2025
  • Jones, Jake. WKU Commons Sees Delays, Expected to be Completed In the Fall – University Libraries
  • Murray, Debra. Living Learning Communities Bring a New Sense of Home to WKU
  • Murray, Debra. What You Missed on the Hill This Summer – Garrett Conference Center, First Year Village, Munday Hall, COVID-19, Retirement
  • Fisher, Brittany. Reclaiming the Hill – MASTER Plan
  • Burris, Lily. Dear Readers
  • Stryker, Shane. The Usual Take on My Unusual College …


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 96, No. 25, Wku Student Affairs Apr 2021

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 96, No. 25, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

  • Mitchell, McKenna. Miles (and a Virus) Apart: How Long Distance Couples Are Navigating COVID-19
  • Non-Stop Semesters Have Increased Student Burnout
  • Dobbs, Jack. Just Jammin’ – Horse Cave
  • Latimer, Jacob. New Provost to Promote Student Success – Robert Fischer aka Bud
  • Tolbert, Ellie. Facebook Page for Women Creates Community – WKU Sorority Swap
  • Moore, Jake. WKU Set to Play Middle Tennessee State University in 1st Conference Matchup – Softball
  • Sparkman, Wyatt. Hilltoppers Claim First C-USA Sweep Over Marshall – Baseball
  • Kieser, Nick. Holding the Rope: …


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 96, No. 24, Wku Student Affairs Apr 2021

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 96, No. 24, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

  • Latimer, Jacob. Original Title IX Reporter Anticipates Records Release – Nicole Ares
  • Bunton, Gabrielle. Bowling Green’s Redevelopment Effect on Black Community – Shake Rag, Jonesville
  • Gaskin, Loren. How Twitch Will Be the Future of Media
  • Meyer-Thornton, Zane. Nestled in Nature – Lost River Cave
  • Gaylord, Kaden. Appreciating Success in Women’s Sports – Softball, Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball
  • Sparkman, Wyatt. Hilltoppers Drop Series at Florida International University, Host Marshall – Baseball
  • Lamb, Cassady. WKU Volleyball Set to Play in NCAA Tournament


Ua19/16/2 Women's Basketball Press Releases, Wku Athletic Media Relations Apr 2021

Ua19/16/2 Women's Basketball Press Releases, Wku Athletic Media Relations

WKU Archives Records

Press releases, photos and game statistics for WKU women's basketball team in 2021.


Ua19/16/2 Basketball Press Releases, Wku Athletic Media Relations Apr 2021

Ua19/16/2 Basketball Press Releases, Wku Athletic Media Relations

WKU Archives Records

Press releases, photos and game statistics for WKU basketball team from January to July 2021.


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 96, No. 22, Wku Student Affairs Mar 2021

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 96, No. 22, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

  • Murray, Debra. President Timothy Caboni Signs Employment Agreement to Continue Serving as University President
  • Fleischaker, Jon & Michael Abate. Frankfort’s Assault on the Constitution & Transparency
  • Fisher, Brittany. Helping Hooves – New Beginnings Therapeutic Riding
  • Walters, Sarah. Fighting the Quarantine Blues with New Friends
  • Moore, Jake. Softball Looks Strong Ahead of Conference Play
  • Fleischman, Ian. WKU to Host Cardinals, Led by Ambere Barnett – Soccer
  • Gaylord, Kaden. Hilltoppers Play Louisiana Tech in NIT Quarterfinals – Basketball


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 96, No. 21, Wku Student Affairs Mar 2021

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 96, No. 21, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

  • Bunton, Gabrielle. Local Family Helps the Homeless Through Donations – Warming Tree, Doyle Family
  • Burris, Lily. Reflection: How Things Have Changed One Year Into COVID
  • Gaskin, Loren. Burmese Residents Arrive for Vaccination
  • Meyer-Thornton, Zane. Showing the Ropes – Zhock Mason, Boxing
  • Murray, Debra. New House Bill Potentially Removes Pink Tax
  • Stryker, Shane. How COVID-19 Has Impacted Student Organizations
  • Lamb, Cassady. Lady Toppers Remain Undefeated, 4 Road Matches Left – Volleyball
  • Gaylord, Kaden. WKU Loses C-USA Championship, Set to Play in NIT – Basketball
  • Sparkman, Wyatt. …


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 96, No. 20, Wku Student Affairs Mar 2021

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 96, No. 20, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

  • Crimmins, Michael. Business Owners Debate Minimum Wage Increase
  • Deppen, Laurel & Michael Collins. Bowling Green Responds to On-campus Rape
  • We Can End Victim Blaming – Sexual Assault
  • Hendricks, Allie. Cheap Thrills – King of the Heap
  • Latimer, Jacob. Fewer Hybrid Classes This Spring Than Fall
  • Tolbert, Ellie. Local Bike Shops Hit by Pandemic-driven Bike Shortage
  • Kieser, Nick. Softball, Baseball Field Seating Faces Capacity Limits, Excludes Students Despite Fees
  • Toennies, Drew. Do or Die: Lady Toppers to Play Preliminary Round – Basketball
  • Gaylord, Kaden. Hilltoppers Set …


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 96, No. 18, Wku Student Affairs Feb 2021

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 96, No. 18, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

  • Crisp, Hannah. Homesickness & COVID-19: Obstacles for Freshmen Increase Amid Strange Semester
  • On Student Press Freedom Day: Stop Suing the College Heights Herald
  • Mallon, Sam. Slippery Slopes – Snow, Winter
  • Aboah, Henri. A Place in My Heart: Professor on 38 Years at WKU – Saundra Starks
  • Broekema. Gabi. Instagram Account Glorifies the Common Chair – Chairs of Western
  • Gaylord, Kaden. WKU to Play No. 6 Houston, Host Florida International University as Season Nears End – Basketball
  • Toennies, Drew. Lady Toppers Travel to Florida This Weekend …


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 96, No. 17, Wku Student Affairs Feb 2021

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 96, No. 17, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

  • Tolbert, Ellie. Student Teaching Transforms to Allow Virtual Instruction
  • Murray, Debra. Provost Reflects on Time at WKU, As an Educator as She Prepares for Retirement – Cheryl Stevens
  • Gaskin, Loren. Up for Debate: Potter College Name Change
  • Meyer-Thornton, Zane & Jack Dobbs. The Sixth Annual Puppy Bowl
  • Snyder, Sean. Local Doctor Finds Life-long Passion in Race-walking – Doug Johnson
  • Toennies, Drew. Lady Toppers Travel to Face Top Conference Foe Rice – Basketball
  • Snyder, Sean. Lady Toppers to Host Bellarmine for Home Opener – Soccer
  • Moore, …


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 96, No. 16, Wku Student Affairs Feb 2021

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 96, No. 16, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

  • Nutter, Abbey. Several Colleges Affected by Department Changes – Comprehensive Academic Program Evaluation
  • Deppen, Laurel. WKU Professor on Kamala Harris Inauguration: There’s Still Work to Be Done – Saundra Ardrey
  • Matthis, Jordan. Standing in My Truth – Rhondalyn Randolph
  • Murray, Debra. State Bill to Help Students with Disciplinary Actions
  • Kieser, Nick. How Fans Coped Without Live Sporting Events
  • Toennies, Drew. Lady Toppers Win Triple Overtime Affair, Sweep Charlotte – Basketball
  • Gaylord, Kaden. Hilltoppers Travel to Florida Atlantic University After One Week Delay – Basketball


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 96, No. 15, Wku Student Affairs Jan 2021

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 96, No. 15, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

  • Bertucci, Leo. An Alumnus’ Journey to Shape Education – Gary Houchens
  • Latimer, Jacob. Student Government Association Prepares for Another Unusual Semester
  • Differing State & WKU Quarantine Guidelines Are Confusing, But It Has to Be Done
  • Pepke, Brenna. The Man Behind the Tie – Tyreon Clark, Boys to Men Leadership Group of Kentucky
  • Gaylord, Kaden. Hilltoppers Series Against Old Dominion Postponed – Basketball
  • Snyder, Sean. Kicking It Again, Lady Topper Soccer is Back
  • Kieser, Nick. Views: Charles Bassey Continues to Bulk Resume for NBA


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 96, No. 14, Wku Student Affairs Jan 2021

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 96, No. 14, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

  • Deppen, Laurel. In Loving Memory of Our Friend, Elliott Wells
  • Collins, Michael. Quarantine Housing Relocates, Updates Meals
  • Deppen, Laurel. The Only Consistent Thing is Change
  • Mallon, Sam. Delayed – Maggie Smith
  • Bertucci, Leo. WKU Aids in Contact Tracing for Spring 2021
  • Murray, Debra. COVID-19 Vaccine
  • Kieser, Nick. TOPCARE Focuses on Athletes’ Mental Health
  • Toennies, Drew. Lady Toppers to Host Middle Tennessee State University – Basketball
  • Gaylord, Kaden. Hilltoppers Poised for Second Sweep – Basketball


The Effect Of The Pura Vida Lifestyle On Mental Health In Costa Rica, Gabrielle Sledge Jan 2021

The Effect Of The Pura Vida Lifestyle On Mental Health In Costa Rica, Gabrielle Sledge

Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects

Costa Rica’s unofficial slogan “Pura Vida” (“Pure Life”) encapsulates how its people, Ticos, live. Ticos are known as a peaceful, homogenous people but a lack of mental health research limits assessment of Tico mental health status. The purpose of this study is to evaluate Ticos’ personal experiences and opinions to understand better how Costa Rica’s “Pura Vida” culture affects Ticos’ mental health and wellness compared to the United States. A 33-question survey addressing mental health experiences and perceptions was administered to a Costa Rican sample (n = 56) and a United States sample (n = 331). Additionally, 6 interviews were …


Ua19/16/2 Softball Press Releases, Wku Athletic Media Relations Jan 2021

Ua19/16/2 Softball Press Releases, Wku Athletic Media Relations

WKU Archives Records

Press releases, photos and game statistics for WKU softball team in 2021.


Ua19/16/2 Tennis Press Releases, Wku Athletic Media Relations Jan 2021

Ua19/16/2 Tennis Press Releases, Wku Athletic Media Relations

WKU Archives Records

Press releases, photos and game statistics for WKU tennis team in 2021.


Ua19/16/2 Golf Press Releases, Wku Athletic Media Relations Jan 2021

Ua19/16/2 Golf Press Releases, Wku Athletic Media Relations

WKU Archives Records

Press releases, photos and game statistics for WKU golf teams in 2021.