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Ua3/9/7 Fall 2013 End Of Semester Message, Wku President's Office - Ransdell

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Email from WKU president Gary Ransdell to faculty & staff.

Internal Funding Newsletter, Academic Year 2012-2013, Uno Office Of Research And Creative Activity

Internal Funding Newsletters

This newsletter features: a letter from Scott Snyder, Associate Vice Chancellor and Chief Research Officer, Office of Research and Creative Activity; Faculty Research Corner: Meet Dr. Alan Kolok, Biology; Award for Distinguished Research or Creative Activity 2013 Winner: Anna Monardo, Writer's Workshop; Graduate Research Corner: Taking Aim at Terrorism; Undergraduate Research Corner: Creative Solutions; 2012-2013 Internal Funding Awardees: Faculty Awards and Student Awards; and Internal Funding Opportunities and Summary.

Ua12/2/1 Stressbusters, Wku Student Affairs

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Special finals week edition of the College Heights Herald.

Swinging Bridge - December 5, 2013, Dan Row

Student Newspapers & Magazines

No abstract provided.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 89, No. 27, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Koch, Cameron. Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity Sanctioned for Hazing
• Holloway, Kaely. Talisman Guests Visit Last Evening – Student Government Association
• Lawson, Anna. Candelight Vigil Honors Student’s Vivacious Spirit – Melanie Reichert
• Parker, Jacob. Theft, Substance Abuse Make Up Majority of Campus Crime
• French, Jackson. South Campus Store Wasn’t Making Any Money
• Bratcher, Nick. Apologies & Admonishments
• Kriz, Lindsay. Here’s What I Hope You’ve Learned – Feminism
• Parker, Jacob. Friends Remember Derrick Looper’s Easy Going Nature
• Crumbie, Trey. New Department to Concentrate on Science Side of Psychology
• Crumbie, Trey. Enrollment …

'To Change Is To Learn And To Learn Is To Change', Bob Porter

UCF Forum

“To change is to learn and to learn is to change.” That was often the advice given to me by my mentor in life, Lew Treen, a war veteran, semi-pro baseball player, high school principal and coach.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 89, No. 26, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Holloway, Kaely. Talisman, Student Government Association Discuss Financial Options
• Pratt, Elliott. Bowl or Bust – Football
• Sproles, Katherine. Grant Creates Clinical Experiences & Practice in Teaching Teacher Program
• Marnon, Christian. WKU Can’t Keep It Up – Sexual Health
• French, Jackson. Student Teams Up with Student Government Association for Bench Proposal – Logan Eckler, Bus Stops
• Vogt, Darren. Editorial Cartoon re: Christmas
• Deck the Halls
• Pierce, Connor. Nick Bratcher’s Equality Is a Joke
• Watson, Paul. English Professor Wins International Award for Novel – David Bell
• Koch, Cameron. Benefit Auction to …

Pisa In Brief : Highlights From The Full Australian Report : Pisa 2012 : How Australia Measures Up, Sue Thomson, Lisa De Bortoli, Sarah Buckley

OECD Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) Australia

PISA is a survey that measures the knowledge and skills of 15-year-olds, who are near the end of compulsory schooling in most participating education systems. PISA in Brief summarises the results from the PISA 2012 assessment of students’ mathematical, scientific and reading literacy skills. It tells us about how students performed in the assessment and describes some wider findings about what lies behind their results.

The Effects On Students' Intercultural Competence From Intensive Intercultural Service-Learning Through The $100 Solution™ Model, Nadia De León Sautú

Dissertations

This study evaluates the effects of an intensive intercultural service-learning program on the intercultural competence of undergraduate students enrolled in Cultural Diversity in the U.S., a general education course at Western Kentucky University. This program utilized The $100 Solution™ model, in which groups of students partnered with local immigrant and refugee families, to teach them about U.S. culture, learn about their cultures, and implement a project to assist them in their integration process. The program included two hours of out-of-classroom work for over twelve weeks. Through the principle of reciprocity, The $100 Solution™ model provided an interaction framework in which …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald Holiday Guide, Wku Student Affairs

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Special holiday issue of the College Heights Herald.

• Sproles, Katherine. Groups Compete In Christmas Tree Decorating Competition – Kentucky Museum
• Pait, Ryan. ‘Tis the Season for Holiday Episodes – Television
• Conniff, Ben. Holly Jolly Holiday Films to Watch – Movies
• Roederer, Anna. Circle K Club Gets Into Spirit of Giving with Clothing Drive – Charities
• French, Jackson. International Students Share Their Holiday Plans
• Crumbie, Trey. Kentucky Museum Store Offers Unique Gifts for the Holiday Season
• Koch, Cameron. A Guide to Video Game Deals This Black Friday
• Boyd, Kayla. Black Friday Brings Deals for Shoppers, Stress for Workers

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 89, No. 25, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Beilman, Elizabeth. Loved Ones Remember Melanie Reichert’s Free Spirit
• Prochazka, Tyler. When You Click Accept – Information Technology
• Holloway, Kaely. South Campus Meeting Focuses on Bookstore, Talisman Funding
• Parker, Jacob. Students Mirror Hardship to Raise Homeless Awareness – Shantytown
• Kriz, Lindsay. Why Am I Not Enough As I Am?
• Bratcher, Nick. Equality in Relationships Isn’t Always a Good Thing
• Ready for the Stage Photo Spread – Theatre & Dance
• Burton, Kristina. Mainstage Season Closes with WinterDance – Theatre & Dance
• Parker, Jacob. Barista Finds Lifelong Inspiration from Parents – …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 89, No. 24, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Crumbie, Trey. Enrollment Creates Problems for WKU Budget
• Downey, Casey. A Different Spirit – Corsair Artisan Distillery
• Koch, Cameron. Students Line Up for New Game Console – Best Buy
• French, Jackson. New Courts Make Tennis Team More Competitive
• Vogt, Darren. Editorial Cartoon re: Enrollment
• WKU Ignoring Recent Enrollment Trends
• Mack, Shelby. The Spirits Make the Master – Corsair Artisan Distillery
• Conniff, Ben. 12 Years a Slave a Startling Portrait of 19^th Century America
• Piat, Ryan. Homeland Twists Itself Into Trouble Again
• Crumbie, Trey. Women Come Together to Help …

Swinging Bridge - November 14, 2013, Dan Row

Student Newspapers & Magazines

No abstract provided.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 89, No. 23, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Koch, Cameron. Provost Gordon Emslie Discusses Priority Registration
• Parker, Jacob. Five Reports of Slashed Tires in Two Weeks
• French, Jackson. Italian Language Courses Returning for Spring Semester
• Mathews, Mackenzie. A Topper’s Best Friend – CanDoo, Therapy Dogs
• Bratcher, Nick. The Disappearance of November
• Kriz, Lindsay. Why I Stopped Pining for the One
• Boyd, Kayla. Students Run Bingocize Class – Jason Crandall, Kinesiology
• Parker, Jacob. Red Line Bus Driver Will Always Be a Farmer at Heart – Willard Montgomery
• Who Ya Gonna Call? – Western Kentucky Ghostbusters
• Lorance, Lauren. Eclectic …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 89, No. 22, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Crumbie, Trey. Fall to Fall Enrollment Drops for the First Time in 16 Years
• French, Jackson. Thompson Complex North Wing to Be Torn Down
• Crumbie, Trey. Former Employees Claim Age Discrimination – Terry Reagan, Raymond Elms
• Crumbie, Trey. Former Director of Admissions Takes New Position – Scott Gordon
• Vogt, Darren. Editorial Cartoon re: Kentucky Medical Care
• Affordable Care Act Gives Kentucky a Future, Affordable or Not
• Maule, Ian. Sweet Chariot – Red Bull Chariot Race
• Crumbie, Trey. Gary Ransdell Seeks New Funding Model for Public Universities
• Burton, Kristina. WKU …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 89, No. 21, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Crumbie, Trey & Michael McKay. Enrollment Numbers Down 668, Director of Admissions Out – Scott Gordon
• Holloway, Kaely. Thompson Complex North Wing Closing Next Semester
• Lanter, Austin. Face of the Program – Travis Hudson, Harlie Bryant, Volleyball
• Bratcher, Nick. The Cost of Having Guts
• Kriz, Lindsay. It’s Not Your Age, It’s When You’re Ready
• Clark, Mike. En Garde – WKU Fencing Club
• Burton, Kristina. Return of the Tragic Comedy – Theatre & Dance
• Parker, Jacob. Differently Enabled Student Aspires to Help Others – Josh Mata
• Downey, Casey. Alum Gains …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 89, No. 20, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Sproles, Katherine. Teams Work Day & Night for Film Challenge
• Crumbie, Trey. Fraternities Shave, Grow Beards for Charity – Phi Gamma Delta, Lambda Chi Alpha
• Vogt, Darren. Editorial Cartoon re: Student Government Association
• Priority Check: Student Government Association Too Little, Too Late with Registration
• Hughey, Aaron. Are You a Liberal or a Conservative?
• Rock Hard Photo Spread – Rocky Horror Picture Show
• Phillips, Jonah. Soccer Team Heads to Texas for Sun Belt Conference Tournament
• Pratt, Elliott. WKU Utilizes Backfield in Win a Georgia State – Football
• Lashbrook, Tyler. Toppers …

Integrating Interactive Technology To Promote Learner Autonomy: Challenges And Rewards, Marie A. Hulme, Jaya Kannan, María Lizano-Dimare, Pilar Munday

English Faculty Publications

In an increasingly complex and interconnected world, students and faculty must understand and harness the power of technology to synthesize, analyze, and communicate ideas and information. A multi-modal, multidisciplinary approach of teaching and learning is critical. This presentation will examine how to best leverage the technological strengths of 21st century learners in an interdisciplinary networked community, utilizing on-line tools such as Twitter and e-portfolios. This will be anchored within a context of a larger discussion of current education theories, including cognitive, social constructivism, and connectivism. Four presenters will address recent research on the impact of technology tools on teaching and …

Swinging Bridge - October 31, 2013, Dan Row

Student Newspapers & Magazines

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Ua12/2/1 Basketball Section, Wku Student Affairs

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Special edition of the College Heights Herald featuring basketball.

• Aulbach, Lucas. Expect Big Things from Both WKU Teams This Year – Basketball
• Players to Watch: Lady Toppers – Chastity Gooch, Chaney Means, Bianca McGee, Alexis Govan
• Players to Watch: Toppers – T.J. Price, George Fant, Brandon Harris, Aleksey Rostov
• Lashbrook, Tyler. English Forward Ben Lawson Brings Unique Skill Set to WKU – International Students
• Aulbach, Lucas. Toppers Beginning Quest for Third Straight Sun Belt Title
• Williams, Kyle. Alexis Govan or Go Home
• Williams, Kyle. Lady Toppers Not Sneaking Up on Anyone This Season
• Lashbrook, Tyler. Point Taken: Ray Harper Looks …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 89, No. 19, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Holloway, Kaely. Student Complaints Spur Open Forum – Registration
• Matchen, Quiche. Former CNN Anchor to Speak on Diversity on TV – Soledad O’Brien
• Crumbie, Trey. Students, Volunteers Make Scaring Their Job – Halloween
• Boyd, Kayla. WKU Chosen as YouTube Music Awards Viewing Party Site
• Holloway, Kaely. Charging Station Bill Vetoed by Executive Council
• Pait, Ryan. Ten Spooky TV Episodes to Watch This Halloween
• Kriz, Lindsay. Let’s Stick to Constructive Criticism on Halloween
• Bratcher, Nick. Africa Cannot Afford US Budget Mistakes
• Hilltop Horoscopes
• Fright Night Photo Spread – Halloween
• Conniff, …

Unfortunately, 'A Little Birdie Told Me...' Seems To Be Trend Of Online 'Journalists', Tom Cavanagh

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Most of us have heard the expression “A little birdie told me…”

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 89, No. 18, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Crumbie, Trey. Arabic, Chinese Majors, Land Sale Approved – Regents
• Burton, Kristina. Rocky Horror Screening Set for Capitol Arts
• Matchen, Quiche. National Pan-Hellenic Council Step Show Goes Back to Its Roots
• Prochazka, Tyler. Though on Pop to Discuss Doctor Who – Dawn Hall
• Vogt, Darren. Editorial Cartoon re: Email Policies
• Know Your Rights Email Policy Violates Right to Free Speech
• Emslie, Gordon. Response to Oct. 22 Herald Editorial – Registration
• McDowell, Courtney. Parade Causes Transportation Problems – Parking & Transportation
• Marnon, Christian. Grad Remembered for Her Academics, Athletics – …

Ua12/2/1 Topper Extra, Wku Student Affairs

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Special edition of the College Heights Herald featuring athletics.

• Pratt, Elliott. WKU Prepares for Battle of Strengths Against Troy – Football
• Aulbach, Lucas. Butter Fingers
• WKU Players to Watch
• Troy Players to Watch
• Pratt, Elliott. Boyds II Men – Xavius Boyd, Bar’ee Boyd
• Aulbach, Lucas. Troy’s Dual-Quarterback System Nothing New for WKU
• Aulbach, Lucas. Saturday Offers a Chance for Pass Attack to Get on Track
• Williams, Kyle & Tyler Lashbrook. Back to Business – Basketball

Ua12/2/1 Bright Lights, Red City, Wku Student Affairs

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Special homecoming edition of the College Heights Herald.

• Duvall, Tessa. The Best Homecomings Are Yet to Come
• Crumbie, Trey. #RedCity Homecoming Theme Embraces the Big City
• Koch, Cameron. Homecoming Parade Continues to Grow In Size
• Osborne, Sam. Former Refrigerator Bowl Team Remains Close After 61 Years – Football
• Mathews, Mackenzie. Alums Set to Get Married on Campus Homecoming Weekend – Kyle Norris, Azlisya Ismail
• O’Neal, Arla. Give Me Justin Moore: Rising Country Artist Headlines Homecoming Concert
• WKU Homecoming 2013 Schedule
• WKU to Induct Four Members to Athletics Hall of Fame – Romeo Crennel, James Edwards, Brandi Carey, Curtiss Long
• French, …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 89, No. 17, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Crumbie, Trey. Board of Regents Meet Friday
• Prochazka, Tyler. Under FIRE – Foundation for Individual Rights in Education, Email Policies
• French, Jackson. Artist-in-Residence Gets Her Own Exhibit – Lynne Ferguson
• Squire, Michael. Julia Child Topic of Gender & Women’s Studies Lecture – Tracey Deutsch
• Holloway, Kaely. Student Government Association to Spend $1,598 on Charging Stations for Sudents
• Bratcher, Nick. Homecoming Reveals Breakdown in Society
• Kriz, Lindsay. Sense, Sensibility & Parties – Rape
• Bringing the Noise – Alpha Kappa Alpha Step Show Photo Spread
• Burton, Kristina. Buy Our Own! – …

Ua3/9/7 Cancer Study, Wku President's Office - Ransdell

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Email from WKU president Gary Ransdell to faculty & staff regarding cancer research.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 89, No. 16, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

• Koch, Cameron & Jacob Parker. Pi Kappa Alpha Under Investigation
• French, Jackson. Hillcrest Apartments, Chi Omega House to Be Demolished Next Semester
• French, Jackson. Off the Rails – Skateboards, Vandalism
• Mathews, Mackenzie. Alumnus Set to Release Debut Album Let Us Get Away – Jordan Minton
• Lorance, Lauren. Wheelchair Basketbrawl Challenge Gives Students New Perspectives – Student Disability Services
• Holloway, Kaely. WKU, Other Universities Ask for More than $600 Million – Budget
• Conniff, Ben. Bloody Sunday: Carrie Update Proves Unnecessary – Movies
• Downey, Casey. Health Care Majors Confront Challenges of …

Swinging Bridge - October 17, 2013, Dan Row

Student Newspapers & Magazines

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Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 89, No. 15, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Parker, Jacob. October Thefts Total More than $3,000
• Holloway, Kaely. Holocaust Survivor to Speak Tonight – Samuel Marder
• Mathews, Mackenzie. Freshmen Start Customized Frocket Shirt Business – Davis Church, Trent Erps
• Crumbie, Trey. Priority Registration Changes Start This Semester
• Lorance, Lauren. Wheelchair Basketbrawl Challenge Returns for 11^th Year – Student Disability Services
• Burton, Kristina. Local Business Puts New Spin on the Traditional Record Store – Mellow Matt’s Music & More
• Kriz, Lindsay. Why Must Breast Cancer be Sexualized?
• Bratcher, Nick. U.S. Must Get Serious …