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Ua19/16/1 Hilltopper Football 2019 Bowl Guide, Wku Athletic Media Relations Dec 2019

Ua19/16/1 Hilltopper Football 2019 Bowl Guide, Wku Athletic Media Relations

WKU Archives Records

Media guide for the First Responder Bowl, WKU vs. Western Michigan University.


Ua45/6 Commencement Program, Wku Registrar Dec 2019

Ua45/6 Commencement Program, Wku Registrar

WKU Archives Records

Commencement program listing graduates with order of exercises for all WKU campuses.


Ferrell, Ann Katherine, B. 1972 (Fa 1381), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Dec 2019

Ferrell, Ann Katherine, B. 1972 (Fa 1381), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

FA Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Folklife Archives Project 1381. Interview conducted on 11 December 2019 by Ann Ferrell with Michael Ann Williams, who discusses her education and academic career as a folklorist and vernacular architecture historian. From 1987-2018, Williams was a faculty member in the Department of Folk Studies and Anthropology at Western Kentucky University.


Ua12/2/1 Grad Guide, Wku Student Affairs Dec 2019

Ua12/2/1 Grad Guide, Wku Student Affairs

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Special graduation magazine issue of the College Heights Herald includes articles:

  • Robb, Hayley. Dear Fall 2019 Graduates
  • Graduation Weekend Schedule
  • College of Education & Behavioral Sciences Graduates
  • Norvell, Abbey & Ryan Goodlett. Topping Off the College Years – Mortarboards
  • Gordon Ford College of Business Graduates
  • College of Health & Human Services Graduates
  • Benningfield, Chloe. Graduate Christmas List
  • Ogden College of Science & Engineering Graduates
  • Norvell, Abbey. Picking the Perfect Pair – Shoes
  • Potter College of Arts & Letters Graduates
  • Brandt, Jess. What Kind of Co-Worker Are You?


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 95, No. 14, Wku Student Affairs Dec 2019

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 95, No. 14, Wku Student Affairs

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

  • Dobbs, Jack. Experienced Staff Members Exit Finance Office – Paula Jarboe, Jim Cummings
  • Deppen, Laurel. 3rd Racial Slur Incident Prompts Greek Life Review – Alpha Tau Omega
  • Nutter, Abbey. Students Study the Forgotten History Under Their Feet – Jonesville
  • Chisenhall, Jeremy. A Senior Sign-off: Thanks for Reading This Semester’s News
  • Heichelbech, Evan. Letter from the (Former) Editor: Dear Herald, Thank You
  • Collins, Michael. THC Vapes Continue to Pose a Danger to Public Health – Tetrahydrocannabinol
  • Williams, Matthew. WKU Middle of the Road in Student …


Downey, John Michael, B. 1951 (Fa 1350), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Nov 2019

Downey, John Michael, B. 1951 (Fa 1350), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

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Finding aid only for Folklife Archives Project 1350. Folklife project titled "Antiques" by John Michael Downey for a folk studies class at Western Kentucky University. Project includes an illustrated paper about the acquisition and use of antiques collected by friends and family members in DeKalb and Haralson counties in Georgia, Warren County, Kentucky and Rockingham County, Virginia. Survey sheets may include brief description of antique’s origin, use, sample of handwoven coverlet, color photo, illustration, text classification, and bibliographic source.


American Association Of University Women - Danville, Kentucky (Mss 681), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Nov 2019

American Association Of University Women - Danville, Kentucky (Mss 681), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

MSS Finding Aids

Finding aid for Manuscripts Collection 687. Records of the Danville branch of the American Association of University Women, including minutes, president’s reports, newsletters, historical information, programming materials and other miscellaneous items. Also includes more limited material about the state and regional divisions of the AAUW.


Ua12/2/1 Adulting, Wku Student Affairs Nov 2019

Ua12/2/1 Adulting, Wku Student Affairs

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Magazine edition of the College Heights Herald includes articles:

  • Robb, Hayley. Dear Reader
  • Certifying Success
  • Navigating Your Faith After College
  • Brandt, Jess. The Post-grad Adjustment Period
  • Morrison, Brittany. How to Dress Professionally
  • Wax On, Wax Off – Waxing the City
  • Christensen, Nicole. Striking a Balance: Combining Passions with Careers
  • A Booth & a Brand – Ashley Rogers, Tapsnap
  • Planning the Perfect Wedding


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 95, No. 11 [13], Wku Student Affairs Nov 2019

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 95, No. 11 [13], Wku Student Affairs

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

  • Chisenhall, Jeremy. WKU Deals Offer Chances to Study in China – Shaanxi Normal University
  • Collins, Michael. How DACA Rulings Could Affect WKU Students – Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
  • Stahl, Matt. WKU Basketball Records Request Heads to In-camera Review
  • Burris, Lily. 5 Questions with Dean Larry Snyder
  • Lamb, Cassady. Students Can Pay Back Library Fines in a New Way
  • Stack, Madalyn. Editorial Cartoon re: Freedom of the Press
  • Penalizing the Press – China
  • Mattison, Reed. On Ice – SoKY Ice Rink
  • Holland, Kelley. Folklore Class …


Miller, Harold Asher, B. 1939 (Mss 679), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Nov 2019

Miller, Harold Asher, B. 1939 (Mss 679), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

MSS Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Manuscripts Collection 679. Correspondence, speeches, political material and notes related to Harold Asher Miller’s political career, which included several terms on the Bowling Green City Commission and one term as the city’s Mayor in the 1980s. It also includes material related to several Miller campaigns for the Warren County Judge Executive position.


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 95, No. 12, Wku Student Affairs Nov 2019

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 95, No. 12, Wku Student Affairs

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

  • Lamb, Cassidy & Lily Burris. College Towns Go Blue, Aiding Andy Beshear – Elections
  • Dobbs, Jack. Double-Check – Matt Bevin
  • Rexing, Brody. WKU Retention, Out-of-State Enrollment Improves
  • Nutter, Abbey & Cassady Lamb. New Cash Registers Reduce Waits at On-campus Restaurants
  • Stack, Madalyn. Editorial Cartoon re: Matt Bevin Losing
  • Just Give It Up – Matt Bevin
  • Heath, Esther. Stressful Relief – Kart Racing
  • Tolbert, Eleanor. GypsyMoon Marketplace Increases Draw, Builds Tradition
  • Button, Gabby. Style for All – Paige McKinney, Trash Queen
  • Latture, Katelyn. Pop-up Doughnut Shop …


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 95, No. 11, Wku Student Affairs Nov 2019

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 95, No. 11, Wku Student Affairs

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

  • Nutter, Abbey. Heat Issues Affect 15 Buildings on Campus
  • Decision Day – Election Day
  • Dobbs, Jack. Potter College Has Merger Plan in Midst of CAPE – Comprehensive Academic Program Evaluation
  • Burris, Lily. Paid Parental Leave Policy Could Benefit Multiple Parties
  • Stack, Madalyn. Editorial Cartoon re: Finals
  • Laves, Karl. Letter to the Editor: Get Ahead of the Curve on Finals
  • Warner, Casey. Kentucky’s Heavy Metal Artists Deserve More Support
  • Mallon, Sam. Cynthiana Found Us – Mountain Workshops
  • Martel, Andrew. Philosophy Course Examines Our Darker Sides – …


Bowling Green, Kentucky - Fire Department (Sc 3489), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Oct 2019

Bowling Green, Kentucky - Fire Department (Sc 3489), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

MSS Finding Aids

Finding aid and full-text scan of documents (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 3489. Compiled correspondence and documents related to the purchase of fire trucks for the cities of Bowling Green and Smiths Grove in Warren County, Kentucky. Most of the material was scanned and is only available in digital format, but a few original letters and documents were retained.


Bowling Green, Kentucky - Waterworks (Sc 3488), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Oct 2019

Bowling Green, Kentucky - Waterworks (Sc 3488), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

MSS Finding Aids

Finding aid and full-text scan of documents (Click on "Additional Files" below for Manuscripts Small Collection 3488. “Changes in Plans and Specifications for Water Works Improvements, Contracts Nos. 1 to 5, Incl[usive] for the City of Bowling Green, Bowling Green, Kentucky, December 12, 1947.”


Nunn, Louie Broady, 1924-2004 (Sc 3487), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Oct 2019

Nunn, Louie Broady, 1924-2004 (Sc 3487), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

MSS Finding Aids

Finding aid and scan (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 3487. Letter, 26 May 1969, from Governor Louie B. Nunn of Kentucky to orchestra leader Lee Maxfield, Washington, D.C., enclosing a newspaper article autographed by Nunn at Maxfield’s request. The article reports on the gift of a mule to Nunn by the director of an advocacy group for the poor, parodying a recent gift to Nunn and his fellow Republican governors of a thoroughbred colt, and Nunn’s response to the attempt to embarrass him.


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 95, No. 10, Wku Student Affairs Oct 2019

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 95, No. 10, Wku Student Affairs

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

  • Deppen, Laurel. Words Are Powerful – Racial Slurs
  • Dobbs, Jack. WKU Fights Declining Student Enrollment
  • Stack, Madalyn. Editorial Cartoon re: Kentucky Loves Andy Beshear
  • Coyle, Cameron. Progressive Policies – Andy Beshear
  • Warner, Casey. Students & Staff Talk Governor’s Race
  • Kohley, Chris. A Moment’s Notice – Taylor Kiser, Firemen
  • Sisler, Julie. Great to Be 21
  • Tolbert, Eleanor. Professor by Day, Sleepy Hollow Resident by Night – Craig Taylor
  • Kieser, Nick. Seniors Lead WKU Soccer in C-USA Tournament Push
  • Gaylord, Kaden. Leading Role – Volleyball
  • Jessie, Alec. …


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 95, No. 9, Wku Student Affairs Oct 2019

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 95, No. 9, Wku Student Affairs

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

  • Burris, Lily. The World Was Truly Robbed – Taylor Grider
  • Sisler, June. Interfraternity Council Plans On-Campus Benefit Concert
  • Nutter, Abbey & Lily Burris. LifeWorks Helps Students on Autism Spectrum
  • Nutter, Abbey. First Year Village to Have Living Learning Communities, Communal Bathrooms Stay
  • Stack, Madalyn. Editorial Cartoon re: Voting
  • Every Vote Counts
  • Heath, Esther. Coming Home – Decades of Spirit
  • Holland, Kelley. Express Yourself – Colby Wicker
  • Latture, Katelyn. Gatton Academy Student Proves Age Is No Obstacle – Samuel Chang
  • Sisler, Julie. Speech to Text: One …


Ua12/2/1 Wku Homecoming, Wku Student Affairs Oct 2019

Ua12/2/1 Wku Homecoming, Wku Student Affairs

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

  • Metcalf, Taylor. Honored at Home – Scott Applewhite
  • Williams, Matthew. 3 Alumns Inducted to Hall of Distinguished Alumni – Scott Applewhite, Shirley Gray, Dixie Snider
  • Spencer, Jesse. All-Time Greats – Anthony Winchester, Megan Argabright, John Bushong, Jackie Cooper
  • Benningfield, Chloe. Coming Together: Fraternities Build Spirit Through the Decades
  • Coyle, Cameron. Funding the Future
  • WKU Homecoming Bar Map
  • Jessie, Alec. Then There Were Two – Parker Howell, Miles Pate
  • Alvey, Rebekah & Griffin Fletcher. WKU Alumni Pick Bowling Green’s Best Bars
  • What Decade Are You?
  • Mitchell, …


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 95, No. 8, Wku Student Affairs Oct 2019

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 95, No. 8, Wku Student Affairs

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

  • Civil Suit: Ex-WKU Player Accused of Sex Assault – Marlon Hunter
  • Burris, Lily. WKU to Be Tobacco-Free, Smoke-Free Campus
  • Burris, Lily. Behind the Mask – Big Red, O’Brian McKinley
  • Burris, Lily. WKU Expects Freshman Enrollment Drop, University of Kentucky & Murray State University Up
  • Dobbs. Jack. Graduate Programs for Criminology, Sociology Set to Be Cut
  • Stack, Madalyn. Editorial Cartoon re: Matt Bevin Email
  • Schmalbert Schmells – Matt Bevin Email
  • Mattison, Reed. Not Horsing Around – Ethan Harrington, Farriers
  • Tolbert, Eleanor. Shoot Your Shot – Gun …


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 95, No. 7, Wku Student Affairs Oct 2019

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 95, No. 7, Wku Student Affairs

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

  • Deppen, Laurel. Another Video with Racial Slur Emerges – Chi Omega
  • Bertucci, Leo. Students React to New Bus Routes
  • Dobbs, Jack. Student Government Association Members Plan Protest Against Alpha Xi Delta
  • Lamb, Cassidy. Kelly Thompson Hall Renovations Provide New Learning Opportunities
  • Chisenhall, Jeremy. Why We Cover Racial Slur Usage on Campus
  • Stack, Madelyn. Editorial Cartoon re: Racial Slurs
  • Intolerable – Racial Slurs
  • Heath, Esther. Heavy Metal – Blacksmiths, Hammer-In
  • Holland, Kelley. Prideful Protest – Fairness Ordinance
  • Metcalf, Taylor. Abundance of Abes Highlights Small-town Festival – …


Public Perceptions Of Angela Merkel And Other Female Politicians In Germany: A Mixed Survey Approach, Erin Woggon Oct 2019

Public Perceptions Of Angela Merkel And Other Female Politicians In Germany: A Mixed Survey Approach, Erin Woggon

Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects

This thesis seeks to understand public perceptions of women politicians in Germany, specifically Chancellor Angela Merkel, and evaluates these perceptions based on gender, region, and representation of CDU/CSU female legislators in the Bundestag. While literature suggests that there are benefits of greater female representation in legislatures, there is a lack of research regarding how this representation impacts perceptions held by the citizens these women represent. Important to the study is also the difference in perceptions according to gender and the former East/West divide in order to understand the gender gap in Germany and the extent of the social impact left …


Ua19/16/2 Womens' Basketball Press Releases, Wku Athletic Media Relations Oct 2019

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

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Press releases, photos and game statistics related to WKU womens' basketball team from July to December 2019.


Ua19/16/2 Basketball Press Releases, Wku Athletic Media Relations Oct 2019

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

WKU Archives Records

Press releases regarding WKU's basketball team from August to December 2019.


Ua19/16/2 Football Press Releases, Wku Athletic Media Relations Oct 2019

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

WKU Archives Records

Press releases regarding WKU's football team from August to December 2019.


Ua77/1 Wku Spirit, Wku Alumni Relations Oct 2019

Ua77/1 Wku Spirit, Wku Alumni Relations

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WKU's alumni magazine. Contents:

  • Trabue, Amanda. VP Notes
  • Hearst Awards
  • Alumni & Students Offered Fulbright Grants, Participate in Summer Institute
  • WKU Students Finish Fifth in National Concrete Canoe Competition
  • WKU Forensics Team Named 2019 American Forensic Association National Champions
  • Kentucky Archaeological Survey Now Housed at WKU
  • C-USA Board – Timothy Caboni
  • New Faces in Leadership Roles on the Hill
  • Convocation – Timothy Caboni
  • Gatton Academy of Mathematics & Science
  • Coming Soon to the Hill: The WKU Commons at Helm Library
  • Rementer, Rose. Regional Medical School Partnership
  • WKU President Timothy Caboni & First Lady Kacy Caboni Establish Scholarship
  • Thank You! – …


Ua12/2/2 2019 Talisman: Balance, Wku Student Affairs Oct 2019

Ua12/2/2 2019 Talisman: Balance, Wku Student Affairs

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2019 Talisman yearbook.

  • Mohr, Olivia. Balance
  • Lunte, Hailee. That Warm Feeling Autumn Took from Me
  • Dozer, Claire. Mother Load – Savannah Ranney
  • Hubbs, Annalee. Tap After Hours – Dance
  • Lancaster, Emily. Opposites Attract – Maddie Rediker & Cameron Blankenship
  • Jones, Sydney. Delving into the Dirty – Taylor Gossage, Lion’s Den
  • Chu, Phi. Snow Song
  • Gordon, Zora. Spells & Spirit – Kristen Dalby, Witchcraft
  • Powers, Noah. What is Left – Kelly Meredith, Identity Theft
  • Aklilu, Bethel. Uprooting – International Students
  • Steffey, Raegan. The Dirty Art Kids
  • Dieudonne, Nadia. Self Starteres – Entrepreneurs
  • Bass, Morgan. Young & Partisan – Politics
  • Powers, Noah. …


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 95, No. 6, Wku Student Affairs Oct 2019

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 95, No. 6, Wku Student Affairs

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

  • Dobbs, Jack & Laurel Deppen. Fallout from Sorority Racial Slur Video Unclear – Alpha Xi Delta
  • Dobbs, Jack. Scholarship Change Sets WKU Apart
  • Williams, Matthew. Warren County Battles Voter Registration Misinformation
  • Crimes Hold Steady in 2018 Campus Safety Report
  • Stack, Madalyn. Editorial Cartoon re: Test Scores
  • New Scholarship Criteria Benefits Everyone
  • Davis, Emily. Difficulty Navigating New Bus Routes Frustrates Students
  • Heath, Esther. International Love – International Festival
  • Operation Anvil – World War II Reenactment
  • Bunton, Gabby. Be A Boss: Bowling Green Entrepreneur Inspires Youth – …


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 95, No. 5, Wku Student Affairs Sep 2019

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 95, No. 5, Wku Student Affairs

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

  • Nutter, Abbey. Residence Halls See Increase in Police Presence
  • Dobbs, Jack. Housing Still Sees 10 Mold Reports Per Day
  • Rexing, Brody. Up in Smoke – Vaping
  • Williams, Matthew. Greeks Go Green to Get Organizations Helping Environment
  • Burris, Lily. WKU Helps Bring Baseball Back to Puerto Rico
  • Warner, Casey. Southern Rock Bands Impress at Tidball’s
  • United Auto Workers vs. General Motors
  • Steele, Emma. 100 New Friends – Danny Carothers, Mobile Grocery Store
  • Metcalf, Taylor. Floral Design Offers Unique Class Experience
  • Fletcher, Griffin. Survivor: Auditioning for a …


Crawford, Margaret (Fa 1332), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Sep 2019

Crawford, Margaret (Fa 1332), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

FA Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Folklife Archive Project 1332. Collection of folk songs amassed by Margaret Crawford for a folk studies class at Western Kentucky University. Includes both published songs and songs collected from informants from south central Kentucky. Crawford includes song, name of informant, date of birth, city of residence, and date collected. Also includes a brief essay titled “The Spiritual: An American Folksong.”


Holland, Danny (Fa 1331), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives Sep 2019

Holland, Danny (Fa 1331), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

FA Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Folklife Archives Project 1331. Information related to “Second Monday,” court day in Scottsville, Kentucky, collected by Danny Holland for a folk studies class at Western Kentucky University. Holland gives a brief introduction to his research methods followed by information collected from Second Monday participants. He includes name of informant, age, and place of residence.