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Ua3/10/2 Budget Update, Wku President's Office - Caboni

WKU Archives Records

Email from WKU president Timothy Caboni to faculty & staff regarding the budget.

Ua3/10/2 Cares Act For Students, Wku President's Office - Caboni

WKU Archives Records

Email from WKU president Timothy Caboni to faculty & staff regarding the Coronavirus Aid Relief & Economic Security Act for students.

Dependency Theory Reloaded: Exploring Baseball In The Dominican Republic, Sarah Nass

Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects

Latin America’s presence in Major League Baseball has grown rapidly in recent years. The increase of players from the Dominican Republic can no longer be ignored. But why is Major League Baseball in the Dominican Republic? What has been the impact of Major League Baseball’s player development strategies and tactics on the people and culture of the Dominican Republic? Does the Dominican Republic need Major League Baseball to be successful? An ethnographic study was conducted in an attempt to answer these questions. This study examines the relationship between Major League Baseball and the Dominican Republic. Examining this relationship using the …

Positively Perceived Impacts Of Cellular Phones On Nigerian Society, Azuakolam Nwosu

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

This study examined the positive perceived impacts of cellular phones in the Nigerian society.The purpose of the study was to analyze the impacts of this technology in Nigerian society These impacts analyses were on the perceived changes in safety and well-being amongst users, satisfactions amongst users, and perceived connectivity amongst users of this technology. The researcher used employed facilitators to distribute survey in several cities in Nigeria. One Hundred and twenty-four people participated in survey questionnaires using five scale points. Results were summarized using descriptive statistics at 95% confidence interval level. From the results, the hypothese were retained that underserved …

Ua1b Wku University Wide Committees/Events, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Records regarding university wide events such as lecture and concert series. See individual departments for smaller co-sponsored events.

Ua1b1/1 Rodes-Helm Lecture Series, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

These records were created by and about the Rodes-Helm Lecture Series which invited distinguished, and prominent individuals from the spheres of politics, economics, and the arts, to lecture at the university. The records include programs, and recordings of lectures.

Ua1f Wku Archives Vertical File - Center For Research & Development, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Records

Digitized vertical file materials regarding WKU Center for Research & Development.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 81, No. 25 [27], Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Articles in this issue:

• Brandenburg, Katie. Proposal Suggests $45 Fee
• Green, Tavia. Students Recover from Loss of Home – WKU Swim Team
• Richardson, Kelly. Owensboro May Get Full Western Campus
• Caudle, Leah. Greeks Must Commit to Be in Village
• Coulter, Amber. University of Kentucky May Receive More Funding
• Coulter, Amber. Network Proposal Would Link State Schools – Kentucky Education Network
• Super Signing – David Elson
• McNamara, Andrew. Chain Letters Clog Up Facebook
• Lilly, Malcolm. Intelligent Design is Most Likely
• Paul, Corey. Explorers to Showcase Training – WKU Police
• Bosken, …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 81, No. 24, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Articles in this issue:

• Coulter, Amber. Budget Won’t Cover Costs
• Paul, Corey. Fires Destroy Local Houses - Arson
• Harrell, Bobby. J-term Enrollment Higher than University of Kentucky’s
• Bosken, Nina. Race Machine Brings Diversity to Downing University Center – Video Games
• Coulter, Amber. Study Finds Salary Equity
• Coulter, Amber. Donor Helps Scholarship Increase
• Governor Ernie Fletcher’s Folly
• Watt, Wes. Opinion Page is Everyone’s Page
• Casagrande, Michael. Note from the Editor
• McNamara, Andrew. Additions to Downing University Center Centralize Services
• Harrell, Bobby. Governor’s Comments Ignite Intelligent Design Debate
• Paul, Corey. Professors, …

Ua3/9/2 Poaching In Kenya, Wku President's Office

WKU Archives Records

Images used taken by Gary Ransdell and used in his presentation Poaching in Kenya - Economic Disaster or Necessity.

Ua1f Wku Archives Vertical File - Institute For Economic Development, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Records

Digitized vertical file materials regarding the WKU Institute for Economic Development.

Ua12/2/1 Take Control, Wku Student Affairs

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Special job fair edition of the College Heights Herald. Articles:

• Directory of Organizations & Opportunities
• Shinall, Dave. Economists Say Recession Over; Students Still Worried
• Nations, Amber. Internships, Co-ops Provide Experience
• Schoenbaechler, Danny. Resumes, Interview First Steps to Job
• Sewell, Beth. Job Availability Depends on Major
• Corcoran, Kate. Local Entrepreneurs Pass on Words of Wisdom
• Youngman, Sam. Columnist Encourages Students to Stay in School as Long as Possible
• Ford, Sam. Freshman Balances Job, Homework, Married Life
• Sigman, Amber. Many Students Choose Jobs in Bowling Green
• Shinall, Dave. Military Recruitment Sees Increase
• Roberts, Amy. Students Find Pros of Working On & Off …

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.

Ua3/9/5 Partnerships For Progress: Linking Higher Education & Economic Development, Wku President's Office, Gary A. Ransdell

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Speech delivered by WKU president Gary Ransdell at the National Governor's Association Center for Best Practices. In response to Governor Patton's challenges to create Programs of Distinction and enhance the state's capacity for economic development, we, at Western, have created a series of applied science centers. These centers are directing faculty talent toward creating a relevant curriculum in the sciences, toward solving environmental and material problems which limit economic development, and toward creating practice-based experiences for students. A by-product of these centers is a strengthened core curriculum which brings the applied sciences into focus for all WKU students.

Ua3/9/5 Faculty Staff Convocation, Wku President's Office

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Speech delivered by WKU president Gary Ransdell at fall convocation. He discusses enrollment, budget, tuition, salaries, insurance, administrative reorganization, legislative priorities, construction of Mass Media & Technology Hall and Guthrie Tower, engineering, economic development, information technology and capital campaign.

Ua12/2/1 Career Expo, Wku Student Affairs

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Magazine issue of College Heights Herald printed for the Career Exposition.

• Employers Attending WKU Career Expo 2000
• Harrison, Christy. Career Expo 2000 to Give Western Students, Alumni Job, School Opportunities
• Career Services Offerings
• The Job Market for the Class of 2001

Ua68/2 Intercambio Internacional, Vol. Xv, No. 1, Wku Latin American Studies

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Newsletter created by WKU Latin American Studies committee regarding science, politics and economic advances in Latin America as well as cooperative projects between WKU and universities across Latin America. The newsletter is written in both English and Spanish.

Ua68/2 Intercambio Internacional, Vol. Xiv, No. 2, Wku Latin American Studies

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Newsletter created by WKU Latin American Studies program regarding science, politics and economic advances in Latin America as well as cooperative projects between WKU and universities across Latin America. The newsletter is written in both English and Spanish.

Ua68/2 Intercambio Internacional, Vol. Xiv, No. 1, Wku Latin American Studies

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Newsletter created by WKU Latin American Studies program regarding science, politics and economic advances in Latin America as well as cooperative projects between WKU and universities across Latin America. The newsletter is written in both English and Spanish.

Ua68/2 Intercambio Internacional, Vol. Xiii, No. 2, Wku Latin American Studies

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Newsletter created by WKU Latin American Studies program regarding science, politics and economic advances in Latin America as well as cooperative projects between WKU and universities across Latin America. The newsletter is written in both English and Spanish.

Ua68/2 Intercambio Internacional, Vol. Xiii, No. 1, Wku Latin American Studies

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Newsletter created by WKU Latin American Studies program regarding science, politics and economic advances in Latin America as well as cooperative projects between WKU and universities across Latin America. The newsletter is written in both English and Spanish.

Ua68/2/1 Intercambio Internacional, Vol. Xii, No. 2, Wku Latin American Studies

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Newsletter created by WKU Latin American Studies program regarding science, politics and economic advances in Latin America as well as cooperative projects between WKU and universities across Latin America. The newsletter is written in both English and Spanish.

Ua68/2 Intercambio Internacional, Vol. Xii, No. 1, Wku Latin American Studies

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Newsletter created by WKU Latin American Studies program regarding science, politics and economic advances in Latin America as well as cooperative projects between WKU and universities across Latin America. The newsletter is written in both English and Spanish.

Ua3/9/2 Presentation Of 1991 Rodes-Helm Lecture, Juliann Tenney

WKU Archives Records

Speech delivered by Juliann Tenney as part of the Rodes-Helm Lecture series in 1991 regarding the economic development of the South.

Ua68/2 Intercambio Internacional, Vol. Xi, No. 1, Wku Latin American Studies

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Newsletter created by WKU Latin American Studies program regarding science, politics and economic advances in Latin America as well as cooperative projects between WKU and universities across Latin America. The newsletter is written in both English and Spanish.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 65, No. 30, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Patrick, Kelli. Housing Plan Out; We Have a Voice
• Summers, Kaye. Dolls Mirror Past of New International Counselor – Ann Stathos
• Bricking, Tanya. Officials Confident Wallace Wilkinson’s Pledge Will Pan Out
• College Enrollments Rise 4 Percent by 2000
• Flu Relief is Just a Call Away
• Interorganizational Council to Elect Officer Tomorrow
• Minority Institute for Seniors Announced
• Western Chamber Band’s Recording of Song Heard at Cotton Bowl
• Bricking, Tanya & Laura Howard. Western Buys Spot for Center – Institute for Economic Development
• Wessling, Susan. 22 Chinese …

Ua68/2 Intercambio Internacional, Vol. X, No. 2, Wku Latin American Studies

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Newsletter created by WKU Latin American Studies program regarding science, politics and economic advances in Latin America as well as cooperative projects between WKU and universities across Latin America. The newsletter is written in both English and Spanish.

Ua68/2 Intercambio Internacional, Vol. X, No. 1, Wku Latin American Studies

WKU Archives Records

Newsletter created by WKU Latin American Studies program regarding science, politics and economic advances in Latin America as well as cooperative projects between WKU and universities across Latin America. The newsletter is written in both English and Spanish.

Ua68/2 Intercambio Internacional, Vol. Ix, No. 2, Wku Latin American Studies

WKU Archives Records

Newsletter created by WKU Latin American Studies program regarding science, politics and economic advances in Latin America as well as cooperative projects between WKU and universities across Latin America. The newsletter is written in both English and Spanish.

Ua68/2 Intercambio Internacional, Vol. Ix, No. 1, Wku Latin American Studies

WKU Archives Records

Newsletter created by WKU Latin American Studies program regarding science, politics and economic advances in Latin America as well as cooperative projects between WKU and universities across Latin America. The newsletter is written in both English and Spanish.