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Ua3/9/7 End Of Semester Message, Wku President's Office - Ransdell Dec 2016

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

WKU Archives Records

Email from WKU president Gary Ransdell to faculty & staff regarding 2016 fall semester.


Ua45/6 Commencement Program, Wku Registrar Dec 2016

Ua45/6 Commencement Program, Wku Registrar

WKU Archives Records

Commencement program listing graduates.


Meeting Minutes, Wku Staff Council Dec 2016

Meeting Minutes, Wku Staff Council

Staff Council

Minutes of December 7, 2016 meeting.


Meeting Agenda, Wku Staff Council Dec 2016

Meeting Agenda, Wku Staff Council

Staff Council

Agenda for December 7, 2016 meeting.


Ua42/3/2 Commencement Program, Wku Glasgow Dec 2016

Ua42/3/2 Commencement Program, Wku Glasgow

WKU Archives Records

Commencement program for WKU Glasgow Graduand Ceremony.


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 92, No. 26, Wku Student Affairs Dec 2016

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 92, No. 26, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

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

  • Kast, Monica. Some WKU Donors Kept Confidential by Foundations – WKU Foundation, College Heights Foundation
  • Ares, Nicole. Records Denial Appeal Filed to Attorney General – Title IX
  • Keltner, Bryson. International Students Share WKU Experience – Ali Alessa, Eunyoung Hayley Choi
  • King, Jennifer. Editorial Cartoon re: Chestnuts Roasting
  • Ho Ho Herald: College Heights Herald 2016 Christmas Gifts
  • Henderson, Andrew. Look Above to the Stars for Final Week Woes
  • Miller, Callie. Culture Series Attracts Expensive Speakers – Cultural Enhancement Series
  • Collins, Emma. Preston Health & Activities Center …


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 92, No. 25, Wku Student Affairs Nov 2016

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 92, No. 25, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

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

  • Dick, Jacob. Sigma Alpha Epsilon Suspended One Year for Alcohol Violations
  • Sandefur, Alex. Strive for Success – Geo International High School, Refugees
  • Collins, Emma. WKU Files Suit Against State Retirement System
  • Kast, Monica. Greek Affairs Adviser Removed After Twitter Post – Alexandria Kennedy
  • Alvey, Rebekah. List of Campus Safe Spaces Available Online
  • King, Jennifer. Editorial Cartoon re: End of Semester
  • Dimeo, Chris. Smokey Bones Is Back At It Again
  • Beauchamp, Kijana. Educate Yourself Following Election
  • Huff, Taylor. Taking a Look Back a the Barak Obama …


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 92, No. 24, Wku Student Affairs Nov 2016

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 92, No. 24, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

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

  • Collins, Emma. PolitiFact Staffers Visit WKU
  • Perry, Natalie. International Dialogue Informs Students About Recent Political Events
  • Keltner, Bryson. Bowling Green Black Lives Matter Hosts Action Meeting
  • Miller, Callie. Associate Provost Plans Awareness of Research – Cheryl Davis
  • Carlson, Kylie. Student’s Work Prompts Proclamation Signing – Antibiotic Awareness Week
  • King, Jennifer. Editorial Cartoon re: Nutrition Labels
  • Burgess, Kelly. Three Major Keys to Nutrition
  • Kaufkins, Barry. Standing with My Muslim Students
  • Johnson, Kalyn. Coming to Understand Why People Protest
  • Disalvo, Ann. Bowling Green Beauties – Miss Bowling …


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 92, No. 23, Wku Student Affairs Nov 2016

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 92, No. 23, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

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

  • Kast, Monica. Two School of Journalism & Broadcasting Majors to Move Schools – Advertising, Public Relations
  • Collins, Emma. Tension – Donald Trump
  • Williams, Jamie. Andre Dowell – Elections
  • Carlson, Kylie. Jacob Karaglanis – Elections
  • Kast, Monica. eSports Team Moves Into Permanent Space
  • Miller, Callie. Sophomore, International Enrollment Declines
  • King, Jennifer. Editorial Cartoon: Echo Chambers
  • Build Bridges: Understanding Protests, Understanding Each Other – Elections
  • Carter, Brandon. There is Much Work to be Done After Election
  • Chism, Kalee. Luncheon Opens Discussion on Gender – Genderations
  • Austin, Emma. …


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 92, No. 22, Wku Student Affairs Nov 2016

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 92, No. 22, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

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

  • Dick, Jacob. WKU Professor to Elect President – Scott Lasley
  • Kast, Monica. Students Encounter Polling Confusion – Brian Wiech, Brandon Killian
  • Williams, Jamie. Gary Ransdell Casts Vote at Big Red Precinct
  • Dimeo, Chris. Voters Disappointed, Unable to Vote in City
  • Ziesig, Kathryn. Students Protest Presidential Election Results
  • Collins, Emma. University Faculty, Staff Lacks Diversity
  • King, Jennifer. Editorial Cartoon re: Election 2016
  • Huff, Taylor. Sauteed Selection: After the Election, Where Do We Go From Here?
  • Henderson, Andrew. A Failed Press, Other Disappointments of the Election
  • Joyner, …


Ua3/9/7 Civility & Embracement, Wku President's Office - Ransdell Nov 2016

Ua3/9/7 Civility & Embracement, Wku President's Office - Ransdell

WKU Archives Records

Email from WKU president Gary Ransdell to faculty, staff & students regarding civility after 2016 election.


Ua94/6/1 Memories From Western Kentucky State Teachers College, Martha Strawn Iley Nov 2016

Ua94/6/1 Memories From Western Kentucky State Teachers College, Martha Strawn Iley

Student/Alumni Personal Papers

Martha Strawn Iley recounts her time at WKU between September 1946 to May 1947.


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 92, No. 21, Wku Student Affairs Nov 2016

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 92, No. 21, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

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

  • Scarlett, Gabriel. Bowling Green Speaks Out Ahead of Election
  • Kast, Monica. Student Surrogates Debate Foreign Policy – Forensics Team
  • Carlson, Kylie. More Freshmen Enrolling with Prior Credit
  • Williams, Jamie. Student Groups Offer Free Rides to Voting Polls – Ride to Vote
  • King, Jennifer. Editorial Cartoon re: Political Parties
  • Henderson, Andrew. Polling Pisces: Consult the Stars to Help Cast Your Ballot
  • Beshear, Andy. Attorney General Continues to Fight for Education
  • Schroader, Miles. Students Talk About Voting Decisions
  • Schroader, Miles. Singing Groups Join to Celebrate Culture – …


Meeting Agenda, Wku Staff Council Nov 2016

Meeting Agenda, Wku Staff Council

Staff Council

Meeting agenda for the November 2, 2016 meeting.


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 92, No. 20, Wku Student Affairs Nov 2016

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 92, No. 20, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

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

  • Ares, Nicole. Potter College of Arts & Letters Undergoing Four Leadership Changes – Loup Langton, Saundra Ardrey, Robert Dietle, Michael Williams
  • Dick, Jacob. Western Kentucky Orthopaedic & Neurosurgical Associates Protests Denied by State Cabinet
  • Collins, Emma. Confucius Institute Open, But Not to Public
  • Williams, Jamie. Equestrian Team Fundraises with Miniature Ponies
  • Moore, Elisabeth. Latte Art Showdown Brews for Charitable Cause
  • Miller, Callie. Candidates Narrowed for Presidential Search
  • Editorial Cartoon re: Fairness Ordinance
  • What’s Fair is Fair: Bowling Green to Adopt Fairness Ordinance
  • Kentucky Board of …


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 92, No. 17 [19], Wku Student Affairs Oct 2016

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 92, No. 17 [19], Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

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

  • Dick, Jacob. Director of Journalism School to Step Down – Loup Langton
  • Kast, Monica. As American As: Photo Exhibit – Diversity
  • Collins, Emma. Candidates Debate Local, State Issues at Public Forum
  • Kast, Monica. Candidates for Associate Provost Announced
  • Perry, Natalie. Students Collect Aid for Hurricane Matthew Victims
  • Johnson, Leah. Educational Talent Search Program Expanding its Reach
  • Carlson, Kylie. Record Number of Kentucky Voters Registered Online
  • King, Jennifer. Editorial Cartoon re: Potato Chips
  • Burgess, Kelly. Orange You Glad I Didn’t Say Pumpkin?
  • Henderson, Andrew. Rigged Election: …


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 92, No. 16 [18], Wku Student Affairs Oct 2016

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 92, No. 16 [18], Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

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

  • Homecoming Photos
  • Collins, Emma. Racial Crime Victims Disappointed with WKU Police
  • Williams, Jamie. Young Visionary Receives National Recognition – Kenan Mujkanovic
  • Kast, Monica. University Senate Approves Open Search Resolution – President Search
  • Collins, Emma. Jim Gray Discusses Tuition at Campus Visit
  • King, Jennifer. Editorial Cartoon re: Renters’ Rights
  • Lease of the Land: Bowling Green Must Pass Uniform Residential Landlord & Tenant Act
  • Tegge, Samuel. Coffee to Go Extinct, A Tale of Climate Change
  • Adams, Julia. Annual Event Celebrates Local Art – Pop-Up Art & Comic …


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 92, No. 15 [17], Wku Student Affairs Oct 2016

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 92, No. 15 [17], Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

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

  • Williams, Jamie. Reusable Boxes to Improve Sustainability – Dining Services
  • Collins, Emma. Funds Returned to Universities after Months of Debate
  • Keltner, Bryson. French Film Festival Returns to the Hill
  • Kast, Monica. Faculty Creates Website to Explain Budget – University Senate
  • Williams, Jamie. Student Government Association Announces Safety Polls, New Members
  • King, Jennifer. Editorial Cartoon re: Best Couple
  • Ronkainen, Millie. Exorcism Off the Big Screen & in Practice
  • Schwab, Edmond. Issues with Billings Office
  • Huff, Taylor. Ken Bone and His Question About Energy
  • Austin, Emma. Spanish …


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 92, No. 14 [16], Wku Student Affairs Oct 2016

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 92, No. 14 [16], Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

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

  • Miller, Callie. Raising the Volume – Domestic Violence
  • Collins, Emma. Med Center, Western Kentucky Orthopaedic & Neurosurgical Associates Debate WKU Proposal
  • Perry, Natalie. Topper Corner Celebrates Opening with Ribbon Cutting
  • Carlson, Kylie. Murray State University Invites WKU to Dead Poets in London
  • Williams, Jamie. Student Government Association Members Resign After Allegations of Racism – Braxton Powell, John McKinney
  • Johnson, Leah. WKU Receives Grant for Principal Training – Wallace Foundation
  • King, Jennifer. Editorial Cartoon re: Suffrage for Felons
  • Suffering Suffrage: Kentucky Should Automatically Allow Ex-felons Right …


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 92, No. 14 [15], Wku Student Affairs Oct 2016

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 92, No. 14 [15], Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

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

  • Keltner, Bryson. Major Redz Leave Section Due to Safety Concerns – Protests
  • Miller, Callie. University to Change Internet Network
  • Kast, Monica. Professor Gary Houchens Joins Kentucky Board of Education
  • Carlson, Kylie. Retired Officer Joins Police Department – Lee McKinney
  • Collins, Emma. New Bus Route to Service Downtown Garage – Parking & Transportation
  • King, Jennifer. Editorial Cartoon re: Donald Trump
  • Repulsive Rhetoric: Donald Trump’s Comments Contribute to Rape Culture
  • Johnson, Kayln. Black Hair Styles in the Professional Sphere
  • Fall Festival
  • Austin, Emma. Conference to Raise Human …


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 92, No. 13 [14], Wku Student Affairs Oct 2016

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 92, No. 13 [14], Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

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

  • Dick, Jacob. University Questioned in New Legal Protest – Medical Center
  • Collins, Emma. Pain for Peace – Jineth Bedoya Lima
  • Kast, Monica. Election Caravan from ONE VOTE Nonprofit Visits WKU
  • Williams, Jamie. Student Government Association Awards First Desktop in Computer Program
  • Collins, Emma. Rand Paul Talks Small Government, Socialism
  • King, Jennifer. Editorial Cartoon re: Pumpkin & Spice
  • Huff, Taylor. Remember the Vice Presidential Debate?
  • Beard, Craig & Phillip Singer. WKU Shouldn’t Rush with Request for Proposal – Athletics
  • Sims, Adam. Guide to Fall Activities in …


Fall Break Brunch Prize Winners, Josh Marble Oct 2016

Fall Break Brunch Prize Winners, Josh Marble

Staff Council

Email sent to all WKU staff regarding prize winners of Fall Break Brunch giveaways.


Fall Break Brunch Update, Josh Marble Oct 2016

Fall Break Brunch Update, Josh Marble

Staff Council

Email sent to all WKU staff regarding winners of Fall Break Brunch giveaways.


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 92, No. 12 [13], Wku Student Affairs Oct 2016

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 92, No. 12 [13], Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

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

  • Ares, Nicole. Glowing Rose – Stephanie Campbell
  • Collins, Emma. Search Committee Discusses Candidates
  • Kast, Monica. WKU Could Receive Refund After Court Ruling – Budget
  • Carlson, Kylie. International Delegates Fundraise for Refugees – International Student Diplomats
  • King, Jennifer. Editorial Cartoon re: Register to Vote
  • Democracy Deadline: Kentucky Voter Registration is Ending Soon
  • Henderson, Andrew. Stars Foretell an Extremely Spooky October – Horoscopes
  • Cole, Megan. Purple People – Alzheimer’s Research
  • Martin, Madison. No Lost Generation Begins WKU Chapter
  • Austin, Emma. Campus Organization Bridges Cultural Gaps – Bridges …


Mapping The Literature Of Pediatric Nursing: Update And Implications For Library Services, Carol L. Watwood Oct 2016

Mapping The Literature Of Pediatric Nursing: Update And Implications For Library Services, Carol L. Watwood

DLPS Faculty Publications

Objective

The purpose of this study was to identify core journals and other types of literature cited in four major pediatric nursing journals and to characterize coverage of these resources in major bibliographic databases. The study was part of the “Mapping the Literature of Nursing Project” of the Medical Library Association's Nursing and Allied Health Resource Section. It updates a similar analysis published in 2006 and determines whether citation patterns have changed over time.

Methods

Cited references from articles published in 4 pediatric nursing journals between 2011 and 2013 were collected. Cited journal titles were ranked according to number of …


How We’Ll Fight The Next Deadly Virus Ted Talk Annotated Resource List, Susie Roy Oct 2016

How We’Ll Fight The Next Deadly Virus Ted Talk Annotated Resource List, Susie Roy

Undergraduate Research Award

No abstract provided.


Your Body Language Shapes Who You Are Ted Talk Annotated Resource List, Elizabeth Hurm Oct 2016

Your Body Language Shapes Who You Are Ted Talk Annotated Resource List, Elizabeth Hurm

Undergraduate Research Award

No abstract provided.


Ua42/3 Regional Review, Vol. 3, No. 1, Wku Extended Campuses Oct 2016

Ua42/3 Regional Review, Vol. 3, No. 1, Wku Extended Campuses

WKU Archives Records

Newsletter created by and about the WKU extended campuses of WKU Elizabethtown/Ft. Knox, WKU Glasgow and WKU Owensboro.


Ua77/1 Wku Spirit, Wku Alumni Relations Oct 2016

Ua77/1 Wku Spirit, Wku Alumni Relations

WKU Archives Records

WKU's alumni magazine. Contents:

  • Ransdell, Gary. Letter from the President
  • Presidential Selfie – Gary Ransdell, Corie Martin
  • WKU Regents Pass 2016-2017 Budget
  • Barbara Deeb Named NATAS Ohio Valley Silver Circle Honoree
  • Two Alumni Named to WKU Board of Regents – Julie Hinson, Jason McKinney
  • WKU Steel Bridge Team Finishes 1st in Nation for Best Looking Bridge, 37th Overall
  • WKU Faculty Member Wasn’t Expecting Record-Breaking Run on ABC’s 500 Questions – Guy Jordan
  • WKU Student Life Foundation Outlines 10-Year Housing Master Plan
  • WKU Students 1st in Photo, 2nd in Multimedia in 2016 Hearst National Championships – Brittany …


Come On In, The Writing's Fine: Preserving Voice And Generating Enthusiasm In My English 100 Syllabus, Elisa Leah Berry Oct 2016

Come On In, The Writing's Fine: Preserving Voice And Generating Enthusiasm In My English 100 Syllabus, Elisa Leah Berry

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

This thesis explores the potential for creating a composition syllabus that presents a model of good writing, is an enthusiastic invitation to the discipline, and provides a clear roadmap to success, not only for the course, but also for the students’ college career. This is especially useful for an increasingly diverse student community that arrives to college with a varying knowledge of the academic institution, with its specialized language and systems. The project explores the existing research on syllabus crafting, uses current composition studies and a survey of English 100 students to interrogate the rhetorical situation of the author’s own …