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Talking points used by WKU president Gary Ransdell during press conference announcing William McCormack endowed professorships in Ogden College and the success of the Investing in the Spirit capital campaign.

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Ua68/13/4 Limited Edition, Wku Journalism Jun 2003

Ua68/13/4 Limited Edition, Wku Journalism

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Newspaper created by students participating in the Minority Journalism Workshop hosted by the WKU Journalism Department.

Clark, Ashlee. Campus Security Tightens in Wake of Murder
Lau, Jessica. Diversity Grows, Problems Persist
Yee, April. Home of Love
Leong, Jennifer. State Street Baptist Church Rededication Date Set
Cowherd, Heather. Growing Up Black in Bowling Green
Clark, Ashlee & Aja Junior. Regents Approve Increased Budget
Leong, Jennifer. Hispanic Ministry Provides Heartfelt Worship
Taylor, Sean. Shake Rag Gains New Support, Awareness
Taylor, Sean. Patriot Act Tramples Peoples' Civil Rights
Clark, Ashlee. Got Ethics?
Winters, Jonathan. Remove Patriotism from Flames
Yee, April. Stereotypes
Jefferson, Regina …

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Ua3/9/2 1997-2002 The Beginning Of A Transformation, Wku President's Office Jan 2002

Ua3/9/2 1997-2002 The Beginning Of A Transformation, Wku President's Office

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A review of the first five years of the Gary Ransdell administration of Western Kentucky University. The booklet contains information regarding academic reputation, enrollment, private support, Sponsored Programs, budget, physical infrastructure, extended campus, distance education, economic development, athletics and a strategic plan for 2002-2007.

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Ua3/9/5 Commencement Speech - Itsy Bitsy Spider, Wku President's Office May 1999

Ua3/9/5 Commencement Speech - Itsy Bitsy Spider, Wku President's Office

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Commencement speech delivered by WKU president Gary Ransdell to the Class of 1999.

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Ua3/9/5 Bowling Green Noon Rotary Club Speech, Wku President's Office Feb 1999

Ua3/9/5 Bowling Green Noon Rotary Club Speech, Wku President's Office

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Speech delivered by WKU president Gary Ransdell to the Noon Rotary Club in Bowling Green, Kentucky regarding strategic planning and change at Western Kentucky University.

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Ua3/9/5 Somerset Noon Rotary Club Speech, Wku President's Office Sep 1998

Ua3/9/5 Somerset Noon Rotary Club Speech, Wku President's Office

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Speech delivered by WKU president Gary Ransdell to the Noon Rotary Club in Somerset, Kentucky.

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Ua3/9/4 Inaugural Address, Gary Ransdell May 1998

Ua3/9/4 Inaugural Address, Gary Ransdell

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Inaugural address given by WKU President Gary Ransdell on May 8, 1998.

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Ua3/9/5 Russellville Speech, Wku President's Office Jan 1998

Ua3/9/5 Russellville Speech, Wku President's Office

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Speech delivered by WKU president Gary Ransdell at unidentified function in Russellville, Kentucky.

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Ua11/1 On Campus, Vol. 6, No. 10, Wku University Relations Dec 1996

Ua11/1 On Campus, Vol. 6, No. 10, Wku University Relations

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On Campus newsletter featuring articles about faculty, staff and events at Western Kentucky University. Regular features are:

College News
Sponsored Programs
Hot off the Press
Personnel File
Coming Up - Calendar of Events

This issue includes articles:

Goldie Blumenstyk. Philosophy Goes High Tech - Cassandra Pinnick
Hughey, Aaron. Kentucky's Future Tied to Universities, Colleges
Payne, Nikcole. Dr. Charles Smith, Music Teacher of the Year
Payne, Nikcole. Why Clinton Defeated Dole in '96 - Larry Winn
Adult Day Care: A Winner Again
Forensic Team Sweeps Tournament

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Ua11/1 On Campus, Vol. 5, No. 2, Wku University Relations Feb 1995

Ua11/1 On Campus, Vol. 5, No. 2, Wku University Relations

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On Campus newsletter featuring articles about faculty, staff and events at Western Kentucky University. Regular features are:

College News
Sponsored Programs
Hot off the Press
Personnel File

This issue includes articles:

Women on Campus
Women's Studies Gets an A
WKU Foundation Trustees Adopt Ethics Statement
Studying Earthquakes
Big Red's World Famous
Reaching for Sky-High Goals - WKU Physics & Astronomy
Debate Endowment Honors Local Attorney
Life Care Foundation Gives Scholarships to WKU Students

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President Reagan's Rhetorical War Against Nicaraugua, 1981-1987, Donald Morton Jul 1992

President Reagan's Rhetorical War Against Nicaraugua, 1981-1987, Donald Morton

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

The Reagan administration launched a two term campaign to win support for the Contra rebels fighting Nicaragua. The rhetorical war began in secrecy and ended in scandal. With Reagan's reputation as a "great communicator" and the priority he assigned to the Contra cause it seemed surprising to find virtually nothing on the topic in a search of the communication journals through mid 1992.

The central research question of this thesis is whether President Reagan used rhetorical strategies and similar depictions to other presidents in his prowar rhetoric against Nicaragua. A common theme of war rhetoric is the dehumanizing of the …

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Ua11/1 On Campus, Vol. 1, No. 18, Wku University Relations Dec 1991

Ua11/1 On Campus, Vol. 1, No. 18, Wku University Relations

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On Campus newsletter featuring articles about faculty, staff and events at Western Kentucky University. Regular features are:

College News
Sponsored Programs
Hot off the Press
Personnel File

This issue includes articles:

Eison, Sheila. Funds Can Help Research, Travel
Regents Approve $2.4 Million Cut
Public Radio Wins
Enrollment if 15,767
Overby, Carol. Dr. Carl Hall Wants Competitive Grads
Student Organizes Non-Traditionals Group on Campus - Students Over Traditional Age, SOTA, David Fields
Wanted: Hosts for Students

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Ua11/1 On Campus, Vol. 1, No. 17, Wku University Relations Nov 1991

Ua11/1 On Campus, Vol. 1, No. 17, Wku University Relations

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On Campus newsletter featuring articles about faculty, staff and events at Western Kentucky University. Regular features are:

College News
Sponsored Programs
Hot off the Press
Personnel File

This issue includes articles:

Eison, Sheila. Postal Service Offers Tips for Moving Mail
Faculty Art Exhibit Opens Today
Karr, Sandra. Visiting Oxford Prof Enjoys WKU - Gerald Howat
Overby, Carol. John Duff, Music Department Head, Sees Role as Facilitator
Teleconference Dec. 4 to Focus on Marketing
Coverlet is Textile of the Month - Jemima Day Gardner Smith
Faculty Concert Series Presents Elizabeth Volkman, Soprano & Joseph Brooks, Clarinet

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Ua11/1 On Campus, Vol. 1, No. 15, Wku University Relations Oct 1991

Ua11/1 On Campus, Vol. 1, No. 15, Wku University Relations

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On Campus newsletter featuring articles about faculty, staff and events at Western Kentucky University. Regular features are:

College News
Sponsored Programs
Hot off the Press
Personnel File

This issue includes articles:

WKU Grad from National Institute of Health is 1991 Lancaster Lecturer - Gene Shearer
Dr. Thomas Meredith Among 13 Candidates for Central Florida President
University Places Freeze on Jobs, Purchases
Regents Present Position Paper
Public Radio Service Drive Nov. 2-9
Society of Professional Journalists to Establish Moscow State Chapter
Employee Dependent Grant Program is Success in First Semester
Phonathon Raises Record $166,145
Dr. Melvin Borland, Economics, Named to KERA …

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Ua11/1 On Campus, Vol. 1, No. 14, Wku University Relations Oct 1991

Ua11/1 On Campus, Vol. 1, No. 14, Wku University Relations

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On Campus newsletter featuring articles about faculty, staff and events at Western Kentucky University. Regular features are:

College News
Sponsored Programs
Hot off the Press
Personnel File

This issue includes articles:

Eison, Sheila. National Science Foundation Awards WKU $121,691 for New Directions in Math
National Higher Education Week - James Oliver
Phonathon Update
Karr, Sandra. Fall Theatre & Dance Lineup Features WKU Grad, Actor Becky Gelke Baker
Next Week is Alcohol Awareness Week on Campus
Gifts to Western Include Scholarship - Warren County Conservation District Board of Supervisors
Faculty Development committee News
Homecoming '91
Overby, Carol. Agriculture Exposition Center's Director …

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Ua11/1 On Campus, Vol. 1, No. 13, Wku University Relations Sep 1991

Ua11/1 On Campus, Vol. 1, No. 13, Wku University Relations

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On Campus newsletter featuring articles about faculty, staff and events at Western Kentucky University. Regular features are:

College News
Sponsored Programs
Hot off the Press
Personnel File

This issue includes articles:

Fifth Women's Studies Conference Opens
Hardin Planetarium Show Features Sun's Children
President Thomas Meredith Appointed to Constitutional Improvement Policy Council
WKU to Begin Reaccreditation Process
Students Raise $48,715 First Week of Alumni Fund Student Phonathon
Phillips, Hugh. Russia's Coup; A Historical Perspective
Esion, Sheila. Jim Wayne Miller's Writing Takes New Shape
Threads of Compassion: Fabric Art Exhibit by Penny Sisto Opens Tomorrow
Shuttle May Have Foiled, but Summer Eclipse …

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Ua11/1 On Campus, Vol. 1, No. 12, Wku University Relations Sep 1991

Ua11/1 On Campus, Vol. 1, No. 12, Wku University Relations

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On Campus newsletter featuring articles about faculty, staff and events at Western Kentucky University. Regular features are:

College News
Sponsored Programs
Hot off the Press
Personnel File

This issue includes articles:

Coal Science Exchange Gets $50,000
Researchers Gather for WKU's 2nd International Coal Conference
President Thomas Meredith Encourages Faculty . . . Promises Affirmative Action
WKU Gets $195,000 for First Program
Music is Reaccredited
Hall of Fame to Induct Inaugural Class this Friday
Campus Child Care is Reaccredited
Mellon Fellowships in the Humanities Program
Helen Knight, University Archivist, is At Your Service
Sylvia Kersenbaum in Beethoven IX this Sunday
Development …

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The Rhetoric Of Rescue, Mary Blakeman Apr 1990

The Rhetoric Of Rescue, Mary Blakeman

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

This thesis examines the television reporters' verbal depictions of two rescue events, the rescue of Jessica McClure in 1987 and the rescue of three whales at Pt. Barrow, Alaska in 1988, in order to discover what rhetorical techniques were used to appeal to the public interest. Analog criticism, metaphorical analysis and pentadic analysis were used to discover the dominant language reporters chose. Three main conclusions were drawn from this analysis: (1) use of the dramatistic pentad showed how reporters focused public attention away from the purpose,(2) verbal and visual depictions cannot be separated when studying television news stories and (3) …

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Campaign Apologia As Process: Dan Quayle's Defense Of His National Guard Service, Paula Harrison Apr 1990

Campaign Apologia As Process: Dan Quayle's Defense Of His National Guard Service, Paula Harrison

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

This thesis contains an analysis of apologia from the 1988 national presidential campaign which resulted from Republican vice-presidential candidate Dan Quayle's disclosure that he served in the National Guard during the Vietnam War. Quayle's revelation created a "gaffe sequence" played out in the media over a period of approximately two weeks. The rhetorical situation dictated the use of an eclectic methodology to evaluate apologia generated in response to media questions about Quayle's avoidance of active military service.

Quayle's defense included minimalizing the issue through avoidance and denial during staged and spontaneous contact with the media, and also the rhetorical support …

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Ua68/3/2/1 Forensic Story, Jeff Younglove, Judith Hoover, Wku Communication Feb 1988