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Ua3/10/4 Naming & Symbols Task Force Report & Recommendations, Wku President's Office - Caboni

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Report of the Naming & Symbols Task Force concerning four major areas:

• Solicit input and perspectives from a broad range of constituencies and stakeholders that will guide us as we examine the origins of the names and symbols used on campus.
• Audit the names used on buildings and other campus symbols to determine which may be connected to exclusion, segregation, racism or slavery.
• Create a set of guiding principles and a range of options for how we should address any issues raised.
• Provide to University leadership a set of recommendations.

Ua77/1 Wku Spirit, Wku Alumni Relations

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WKU's alumni magazine. Contents:

• Trabue, Amanda. VP Notes
• WKU Increases Access with Hilltopper Guarantee, Other Scholarship Program Changes
• WKU Sets Records in Freshman Class Growth, Quality
• Four New Members Join WKU Board of Regents – Currie Millikin, Jan West, Garrett Edmonds, Shane Spiller
• Ethan Logan Named Vice President for Enrollment & Student Experience
• WKU Celebrates World Teachers’ Day by Announcing Two Scholarship Programs
• WKU Student Publications Earns Three National Pacemakers
• WKU to Go Test Optional for Admission
• WKU’s Panhellenic Council Earns National Recognition
• WKU Department of Art is Now WKU Department of Art & Design
• WKU Food Recovery Network Redirects …

Ua3/10/2 We Are One Wku, Wku President's Office - Caboni

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Email from WKU president Timothy Caboni to WKU Alumni and friends. An identical email was sent to the WKU Community.

Ua12/2/2 Talisman: Zeitgeist, Wku Student Affairs

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2020 Talisman yearbook:

• Mohr, Olivia. Zeitgeist
• Disrupted – Photo Essay, COVID-19
• Brandt, Jess. Cut Short – Edward Games, Grace Jones, Jarred Corona, Joshua Crask
• Zambrano, Max. Point of No Return? – Stuart Foster, Climate Change
• Francis, Kristina. Weapons Women Carry
• Steele, Emma. Now & Again – Talisman
• Gordon, Zora. Not Just Numbers – Sam Aldrich, Social Media
• Christensen, Nicole. The K-Pop Phenomenon – Music
• Hornsby, Morgan. Everything Starts with Mama – Warren County Regional Jail
• McCormick, Dillon. Evolving Sport – Esports, Video Games
• Sheffield, Catherine. Perfect Match – Travis Hudson, Volleyball
• Dozer, Claire. Follow the Signs – Deafness, American Sign …

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! – …

Ua77/1 Wku Spirit, Wku Alumni Relations

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WKU's alumni magazine. Contents:

• McAdoo, Anthony. Executive Director Notes
• WKU Honors Veterans, Unveils New Panel at Guthrie Bell Tower
• Julia Roberts & Tracy Inman Win Legacy Book Award
• New WKU Graduate Impacts Community Through ENACTUS
• Office of Scholar Development Celebrates 10 Years of Big Dreams
• Phi Kappa Phi Grants
• Emilie Gill: Ogden Foundation Scholar
• College Heights Herald Wins 17^th Pacemaker; Talisman Wins Best of Show
• Deven Richardson: Rangel Fellow
• WKU Graduate Student Presents Research at Artic Circle Assembly – Jason Fox
• Scholarships – Hannah Nafziger, Dominic Castlen
• Caboni, Timothy. From the President
• Climbing to Greater Heights: WKU Strategic Plan …

Ua77/1 Wku Spirit, Wku Alumni Relations

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WKU alumni magazine. Contents:

• Cummings, Carol. Editor Notes
• Six WKU Students Awarded Fulbright U.S. Student Grants
• Corinne Murphy – Education & Behavioral Sciences
• WKU Wins 2018 Hearst Overall National Championship
• Fourteen WKU Students Awarded Gilman International Scholarships
• Lillian Nellans – Scholarship
• Caboni, Timothy. Convocation
• Dodds, Cory. Lindsey Filiatreau Class of 2011
• Jenkins, Deanna. WKU Announces Record Fiscal year in Philanthropy with More than $45 Million in Private Support in 2017-2018
• WKU Foundation Celebrates 25 Years
• Jenkins, Deanna. Baker Foundation Commits $10 Million Endowment for Student Scholarships
• Jenkins, Deanna. Endowment Established to Support Wellness Initiatives & Reduce Stigma Surrounding Mental Health …

Ua77/1 Wku Spirit, Wku Alumni Relations

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WKU alumni magazine. Contents:

• Ransdell, Gary. Letter from the President
• 20 Things You Didn’t Know About Gary Ransdell
• Scholarship Celebration
• U.S. News & World Report Ranks WKU Online Programs Among Best in Nation
• Gary Ransdell to Become President & CEO of Semester at Sea
• Six WKU Students Awarded Gilman International Scholarships for Summer 2017
• WKU Tied for 2^nd in 2016-2017 List of Top Fulbright Producers
• Six WKU Faculty & Alumni Named 2017 Trailblazer Honorees
• University Distinguished Professor Gifts Proceeds from IRA to WKU
• Honors College at WKU Named for Dixie & Pete Mahurin
• Gabbi Doolin Memorial Scholarship
• Vic Richey …

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

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Email from WKU president Gary Ransdell to faculty & staff regarding diversity and racial tolerance.

Ua3/9/7 Unacceptable Racial Behavior, Wku President's Office - Ransdell

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Email from WKU president Gary Ransdell to the WKU Community regarding unacceptable racial behavior.

Ua77/1 Wku Spirit, Wku Alumni Relations

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WKU's alumni magazine. Contents:

• Ransdell, Gary. Letter from the President
• From College to University: WKU Pylon
• WKU Honored for Programs Helping Veterans, Students in the Military
• Larry Snyder Named Dean of Potter College of Arts & Letters
• Brian Kuster to Lead Student Affairs for Next 2 Years
• Confucius Institute at WKU Honored at Global Conference
• 2 Gatton Academy of Mathematics & Science Students Named Emperor Science Award Winners
• WKU Student Awarded U.S. Foreign Service Internship – Alexandria Knipp
• WKU Continues to Climb in Open Doors Study Abroad Rankings
• U.S. News Ranks WKU Online Programs Among Best in Nation
• Family & …

Ua3/9/7 2016 Spring Semester Welcome Message, Wku President's Office - Ransdell

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Email from WKU president Gary Ransdell to faculty & staff.

Ua77/1 Wku Spirit, Wku Alumni Relations

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WKU's alumni magazine. Contents:

• Ransdell, Gary. President’s Letter
• Society of 1906 – Martha Lloyd
• WKU Announces Dorris Burchett Legacy Commitment for Business Gift is Third Largest One-Time Commitment to WKU
• Steve Eaton Makes New Commitment for Hilltopper Basketball
• Jessie Ball DuPont Fund Makes $150,000 Commitment to WKU-Housing Authority of Bowling Green Partnership
• WKU Names Clinical Education Complex’s Early Childhood Center in Honor of Long-Time Supporters – Dan Vitale
• WKU Health Services
• Former WKU Baseball Player Makes Lead Gift for New Baseball Clubhouse – Paul Orberson
• Ken McDonald Selected WKU Basketball Head Coach
• Online Masters Degree in Elementary Education Beginning Fall …

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 the Challenging the Spirit strategic plan, achievements, diversity, affirmative action, accessibility, accreditation and WKU's centennial.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 76, No. 11, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Lynch, Caroline. No Safety Plans for University Boulevard
• Warren, Brandy. A Circus of Controversy – Animal Cruelty
• Lynch, Caroline. Capital Campaign Hits $50 Million Mark
• Ragan, Jason. Historic Statue Will be Fixed, Moved Inside for Protection – Fall Season Statue
• Ragan, Jason. 10K Classic Forcing Road Closings
• Check Out Companies in Advance – Insurance
• Grady, Brian. Editorial Cartoon – Insurance
• Kelly, Adam. New Show on New Rock 92
• Barefoot, Jeffrey. Fees Are Wasted on Athletics
• Karen, Mattias. Who Will Be Next Victim of Campus Frogger? – Traffic Accidents
• Hall, …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 76, No. 10, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Lynch, Caroline. Another Student Hit on University Boulevard – Daniel Byrd
• Darr, John. Violation Reported to NCAA – Basketball
• Lynch, Caroline. Chickering Group Fined for Not Having License – Insurance, Student Health Services
• Youngman, Sam. Longtime Health Professor Loses Fight With Cancer – Robert Baum
• Lynch, Caroline. Senate Demands Increase in University’s Contribution to Employee Insurance – Employee Benefits
• Susan Faludi Coming to Western for Lecture
• WKU Green Party Meeting Tomorrow
• Karen, Mattias. William Parsons Honored by Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce
• Punishment Should Set a Fair Precedent – …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 75, No. 28, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Gaines, Jim. Alcohol Policy Shelved Indefinitely
• Karen, Mattias. Ray Mendel Resigns, Blames Deborah Wilkins
• Lynch, Caroline. Dream Walker – Kaye Cantrell, Quadriplegics
• Bennett, Jacob. Graduation Next Saturday
• Lynch, Caroline. More Parking Coming
• Lynch, Caroline. New Shuttles Coming
• Ragan, Jason. Shop with a Fire Fighter Saturday
• Bennett, Jacob. Western Alumni Among List of Notable Kentuckians – E.A. Diddle, Sue Grafton, Jim Miller
• Lynch, Caroline. Rules for Gated Lots Change
• Corcoran, Kate. Western Looking at Film Minor
• A Wish List for Western
• Tabor, Chris. Editorial Cartoon – Evil Elves
• Cunningham, Joy. …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 75, No. 27, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Gaines, Jim. Expensive Furniture Still in Storage – Huda Melkey
• Brown, Abbey. Former Regent Leaving Legacy – Raymond Preston
• Moore, Brian. Alleged Harasser Nabbed – Sean Francis
• Bennett, Jacob. Henry Cherry Tops Century List
• Lucas, Fred. It Was Time Well Spent, But Now it’s Time to Go –
• Warren, Brandy. Date Rape Drug Scare an Email Hoax
• Moore, Brian. ABC Cites Good Tymes, Pepe’s, Norma Jean’s – Restaurants
• Privatizing Eliminates Campus Input – Student Health Services
• Tabor, Chris. Editorial Cartoon – Mars Probe
• Harper, Molly. Running Into High School …

Ua12/2/2 Xposure - Prejudice: Beyond Black & White, Wku Student Affairs

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1995 Xposure yearbook.

• Parel-Sewell, Amethel. A New Beginning
• Contributors
• Xposure Staff
• Thomas, Kim. Dream Weaving
• Gunnoe, James. On a Roll – Cycling, Skateboarding
• Hinkebein, Dana. No Boys Allowed – New Rock 92, Jessica Bouldin
• Burnham, Maria. Sticks & Stones . . . Words Do Hurt – Racism
• Ritchie, Christa. Breaking the Rules? - Gays, Lesbians, Racism
• Thomas, Kim. Prejudice: It’s Not Just a Black & White Issue
• Ritchie, Christa. A Voice of Diversity – Johnston Njoku
• Hinkebein, Dana. Culture Shock: Students Abroad – Study Away
• Davis, Amanda. One of the Presidents’ Men – Robert Baum
• Davis, Amanda. The Back House …

Ua12/2/1 Looking Back, Wku Student Affairs

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Special homecoming edition of the College Heights Herald. This issue contains articles:

• Morris, Linda. Bonfire, Parade Created Homecoming Hype
• McKinney, Greg. First Black Student Regent Reflects on Year of Service
• LaBelle, Charbonee. Student Government Association Finds Itself Facing Decade-Old Problems
• Mami, Alfina. Associated Student Government Reaches Tenth Anniversary
• Harris, Roger. Campus Radio Station Makes Contemporary Debut – WKYU-FM
• Collins, Don. The Agony & the Ecstasy – Football
• Henderson, Ray. 1975 Season One Former Hilltopper Will Never Forget – Football
• Goetz, Kristina. Greeks Celebrating Birthdays – Sigma Nu, Phi Mu, Phi Delta Theta, Alpha Delta Pi, Delta Sigma Theta
• Quarles, …

Ua1d Susan Crabtree Personnel File, Wku Human Relations

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Personnel file of Susan Crabtree, first African American to be hired in a non-custodial staff position.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 66, No. 29, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Martin, John. Activists Point Out Irony of War Toys – United Student Activists
• Phillips, Noelle. Administrative Council Alters Wording of Western XXI
• Poynter, Chris. Diplomat Predicts James Baker Trip Important – Talcott Seelye, Saddam Hussein, Iraq
• Hoover, Amy. Foreign Teachers Create Melting Pot of Ideas – Cai Shanghe
• Houchens, Gary. Black Students Call for Action
• Senate Will Recommend Insurance Plan
• Fences for Dorm Construction Go Up
• Collins, Anne. Opera Deserved Publicity – Merry Wives of Windsor, Theatre & Dance
• 101 Ways to Name a Document …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 66, No. 28, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Poynter, Chris. Reporters Are Only Movement on Fault – New Madrid Fault
• Weber, Rob. Architect Says Buildings Would Stand Strong – Rick Coltharp
• Houchens, Gary. Super Card II May Reach Beyond Food Services
• Low Bids Pave Way for New Dorms
• Western XXI Draft Available Tomorrow
• Ambassador to Arab Countries to Speak – Talcott Seelye
• Martin, John. Telecourses Given Emphasis – Western XXI
• Ridenour, James. Intent Misunderstood – Student Organizations
• Tenure Process Needs Changes
• Bradley, Jim. Editorial Cartoon Faculty Climbing Mountain of Publications
• Tatum, Doug. It …

Ua12/2/1 In The Spirit Of The Master, Wku Student Affairs

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Special homecoming magazine edition of the College Heights Herald:

• Houchens, Gary. In the Spirit of the Master: Doug Alexander
• Martin, John. In the Spirit of the Master: Hugh Tyler aka Bud
• Poore, Chris. In the Spirit of the Master: Beverly Kirk
• Swiney, Donnie. In the Spirit of the Master: Virgil Livers
• Weber, Rob. In the Spirit of the Master: Michael Colvin

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 66, No. 10, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Martin, John, et al. Report Stresses Teaching – Western XXI
• Weber, Rob. Nobody Wins Censorship Debate – American Freedom Coalition
• Clingerman, Ann. Students Sending Letters to U.S. Soldiers – Gulf War
• Tatum, Doug. Support Services Examined
• Weber, Rob. Associated Student Government Wants Longer Drop-Add
• Pociengel, Kim. Groceries Selling Reusable Bags
• Judge Ronald Meredith to Speak on Law
• Yates, Lauren. A Different Voice: Women’s Conference Showcases Research
• Suspect Timothy Babbs Indicted in Rape Incidents
• Bradley, Jim. Editorial Cartoon – Western XXI Devils & Angels
• Western XXI …

Ua3/6/2 Greg Mckinney File, Wku President's Office - Zacharias

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File regarding Greg McKinney, WKU's first African American student regent. The bulk of the file relates to an assistantship McKinney held in Student Affairs after his stint as student regent.

• Correspondence between Donald Zacharias & McKinney
• McKinney, Gregory. Student Affairs: An Analysis
• Correspondence between WKU administrators & Donald Zacharias
• Bibliography of Gregory Lee McKinney

Ua3/6/9 Presidential Scrapbook Xiii, Part 1, Wku President's Office - Zacharias

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Scrapbook regarding WKU administration, history, faculty, staff and students for period August 1981 through August 1982 compiled by the president's office.

Ua77/1 Western Alumnus, Vol. 51, No. 5, Wku Alumni Association

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Alumni magazine published by WKU. This issue has the following articles:

• Zacharias, Donald. You Can Tell Our Story, A Message to Alumni from the President
• Anderson, Sherry. Our Junior Scholars, They're Our Pre-Westerners
• Highland, Jim. Students Study Life in Appalachia Through the Camera's Eye
• Just, Paul. Chuck DeLacey, Wandering Linebacker
• Ashcraft, Betsy. Mildred Eckerle Has Pride in the Red as Toppers Football Fan
• Tim Rutherford - Documenting Life
• Hilltopics
• About Faculty About Students
• Ransdell, Gary. Alumni Newsgrams
• Trigg County Alumni Club
• East Tennessee Alumni Club
• Georgia Alumni Club
• Memphis Alumni Club
• North Alabama Alumni Club
• Middle Tennessee Alumni Club
• Cincinnati …

Ua3/4/9 Presidential Scrapbook X, Part 1, Wku President's Office - Downing

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Scrapbook regarding WKU administration, history, faculty, staff and students for period August 1978 through August 1979 compiled by the president's office. Includes transition from Dero Downing to John Minton and Donald Zacharias administrations.

Ua77/1 Western Alumnus, Vol. 51, No. 2, Wku Alumni Association

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Alumni magazine published by WKU. This issue has the following articles:

• Highland, Jim. Western Selects a Sixth President – Donald Zacharias
• Morgan, Michael. Western's Economic Impact on the Bowling Green-Warren County Economy
• Hardin, Henry. The Kentucky Building on the Way
• Conway, Sheila. Plainsong Reveals Poetry's Simplicity
• Just, Paul. Searching for a Winner, Del Hessel to Coach for 1980 Olympics
• Wells, Carroll. Western Shares Ideas in Faculty Exchange Program
• Kentucky's Finest Arts Festival
• Bill Thomas, Photographer
• Dero Downing Stresses Importance of Ideas, Values to University
• Jamie Hargrove is New Regent
• Trendsetter for 5^th Time – Talisman
• College Heights Herald Wins …