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Teachers' Resource For Materials And Environmental Chemistry, Carnetta Skipworth

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

In many secondary education chemistry classrooms, teachers have a difficult time introducing chemistry topics in a way that will be interesting to the high school student. The development of a materials and environmental chemistry teacher's manual will help teachers introduce a variety of selected topics in an interesting fashion to the students. This manual focuses on the subjects covered for freshman and sophomore level students. The manual uses five separate experiments to introduce topics such as the electromagnetic spectrum and solubility. The five experiments include a test on tennis shoe stiffness and energy dissipation ability, pesticides in water, grease in …

Ua61/6 Newsletter, Issue 1, Wku Institute For Rural Development

WKU Administration Documents

Newsletter created by and about the Institute for Rural Development. This issue contents:

• Mobile Health & Wellness Unit
• The New Hazard & Emergency Awareness Training (HEAT) Mobile Unit Arrives at WKU
• Gardner, Marilyn. Emergency Medical Services Monograph Coming
• A Nursing Student’s Perspective
• Enhancing Rural Student Postsecondary Decisions
• Lu, Ning & Richard Wilson. Kentuckian Socioecomic Status, Health Behavior, Access to Medical Care, & Health Status
• Austin, Lynn. School-based Dental Sealant Program
• The Institute for Rural Health Development & Research

Meeting Minutes, Wku Staff Council

Staff Council

Minutes of the March 26, 2003 meeting.

Meeting Minutes, Wku University Senate

Faculty Senate

Meeting regarding committee appointments, Senate Bill 152, website, curriculum committee, general education courses, morale survey, budget and regents survey.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 78, No. 46, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Nation Moves Closer to War with Iraq
• Lord, Joseph. Former Employee Files Suit – Anita Joplin-Johnson
• Brown, Abbey. Saying Goodbye – Iraq War
• Robinson, Jocelyn. Students Get Singled Out During Charity Event – Sigma Kappa, Kappa Delta
• Hardin, Adriane. Jessica Martin Hopes to Increase Awareness – Student Government Association
• Lowther, Clare. Shawn Peavie to Connect Students & Student Government Association
• Sun Belt Tournament Rules Weren’t Clear
• Reuter, Michael. Editorial Cartoon re: Cinderella Slipper for Basketball Team
• Neidell, Jason. Diddle Arena Should Be Alive All the Time
• Lyles, Jacqulyn. Student …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 78, No. 45, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Moore, Michael. Leslie Logsdon Scores 32 as Lady Tops Beat Middle Tennessee State University in Nail Biter
• Schoenbaechler, Danny. Tops Trail Early Against Middle Tennessee State University But Win Big, 64-52
• Brown, Abbey. Big Red Booted from Title Bout
• Lord, Joseph. Legislators Pass Few Bills
• Lowther, Clare. Dean Search Nears End – Health & Human Services
• Sasseen, Jessica. Topnet to Get One-stop Billing
• Parkers Should Pay for Expansion
• Reuter, Michael. Editorial Cartoon re: Parking Tickets
• WWHR Limited by Meager Budget
• Selig, Wood. Western Students Were Tournament MVPs
• Lacup, William. …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 78, No. 44, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Schoenbaechler, Danny. Patrick Sparks Explodes; Toppers Roll
• Lord, Joseph. State Budget Passed
• Moore, Michael. Middle Tennessee State University Next as Lady Tops Down South Alabama
• Brown, Abbey. Professor Dies Over Weekend – Richard Salisbury
• Sasseen, Jessica. Sophomore Loved Life – Ashley Stratton
• Lord, Joseph. Students In Need Denied Grants – Financial Aid
• David Elson Hiring Shows Promise
• Reuter, Michael. Editorial Cartoon re: Radio Station
• Student Fee Not the Solution for 91.7
• Phelps, Morgan. Anti-War Protestors Are Not Drug Users
• Phillips, Matt. Chalk Artists Missing the Point – Iraq War …

Ua12/2/1 Getting In The Door, Wku Student Affairs

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College Heights Herald job fair magazine with articles:

• Reed, Lindsay. Networking Important
• Job Fair Participants
• Coffman, Josh. Major-Related Jobs Prove Hard to Find
• Mills, Zach. Tawanda Chitapa’s Story: Still Searching
• Brueggemann, Marlene. Employers Look Beyond Resume
• Damron, Catherine. Increasing Number of Companies Give Job Perks to Attract Employees
• Mason, Kristy. Service Hours Only an Attractive Plus
• Sebastian, Kandace. Career Services Center Offers Resume Tips for Students
• Hellmueller, Anthony. Minority Status Shouldn’t Be Factor in Job Selection
• Hoang, Mai. Fun More Important Than Money
• Sainlar, Lindsay. Computer Knowledge Valuable Tool
• Hagan, Laura. Connections Pay Off
• Toone, Stephanie. Knowing Multiple Languages Attractive …

Bill #03-08-S - Healthy Days Allocation, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Bill to support the Healthy Days program.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 78, No. 43, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Lord, Joseph. David Elson Named New Head Football Coach
• Lowther, Clare. The Vagina Monologues Spread the Word
• Sasseen,Jessica. Parking Structure May Be Expanded
• Damron, Catherine. Students to Vote Next Month on Possible Radio Fee
• Lord, Joseph. Temporary Use of Land to Provide 300 Spots – Parking
• Brown, Abbey. Bomb Scare Clears Cherry Hall
• Engle, Megan. Unity, Energy Keys to Forensics Team’s Success
• Looking for Answers in Jack Harbaugh’s Exodus
• Brewer, Alisha. Sun Belt Parking Plan Crosses the Line
• Scott, Maggie. Another Proposal for Sun Belt Parking
• Reuter, Michael. Editorial …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 78, No. 42, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Moore, Michael. Jack Harbaugh Throws in the Towel – Football
• Mills, Zach. Country Boyz – Nappy Roots
• Lord, Joseph. Senate Budget Plan Calls for Cut in Kentucky Education Excellence Scholarship
• Brown, Abbey. Brain Tumor Claims Life of Bowling Green Sophomore – Katie Simon
• Sasseen, Jessica. One Year from Graduation, Glasgow Senior is Killed in Car Wreck – Lacey McCandless
• Brown, Abbey. Some Emergency Phones Inoperable
• McCay, Auston. Al Sharpton: One Good Radical Deserves Another
• McCay, Jonathan. Protestors’ Anger Misdirected
• Rowley, John. Sun Belt Parking Plan a Bad Idea
• Reuter, …

Ua11/1 Echo, March, Wku Public Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

A born digital magazine once delivered over the internet was a continuation of the Echo publication.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 78, No. 41, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Hopkins, Shawntaye. Housing Policy Changes
• Mills, Zach. Keeping the Faith – Reggie Wallace, Cecelia Memorial Presbyterian Church
• Lord, Joseph. Credit Card Gifts May Be Banned
• Mills, Zach. Nappy Roots Comes Home Tomorrow
• Hardin, Adriane. Elections to Be Held Week After Spring Break – Student Government Association
• Conference to be Held in April – Global Automotive Conference
• Hoang, Mai. Theatre Department Head to Perform – Scott Stroot
• Breaking the Diversity Cycle
• Reuter, Michael. Editorial Cartoon re: Where’s Racial Diversity?
• Roberts, Amy. Newspapers Protect Right to Free Speech
• Somerville, Brady. Witnessed …

Meeting Minutes, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Meeting to discuss higher education rally, student seating in Diddle Arena, Coming Home event and open positions.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 78, No. 40, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Brown, Abbey. Two Teens Arrested for Friday Murder – DuJuan Holder
• Lord, Joseph. Minority Numbers Meager – Graduate Programs
• Lord, Joseph. Hiring of Black Faculty Still an Uphill Battle
• Schoenbaechler, Danny. Toppers Drop Ball State in Weekend Bracket Buster – Basketball
• Brown, Abbey. Concerns Arise Following Murder
• Hoang, Mai. Al Sharpton to Speak
• Frey, Trevor. Free Speech Demands Free Thinking
• Reuter, Michael. Editorial Cartoon re: Nothing
• Good Time for Al Sharpton Visit
• Baumgardner, Brad. College Heights Herald Guilty of Sensationalism
• Pitcock, Bridget. Not Facts At All – Martin Luther …

Meeting Minutes, Wku University Senate

Faculty Senate

Meeting regarding health insurance, enrollment growth committee, curriculum committee, general education courses, social security number elimination committee, tenure policies, emergency evacuations and budget.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 78, No. 39, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Brown, Abbey. Al Sharpton to Speak at Western
• Brown, Abbey. Cops & Robbers – University Police Academy
• Lord, Joseph. House Passes State Budget Proposal
• Sasseen, Jessica. Diddle Lot, Structure to Close for Games – Parking
• Brown, Abbey. E-mailed Bomb Threat Cancels Afternoon Classes
• Lord, Joseph. Group Seeks Diversity – University Diversity Advisory Committee
• Mason, Kristy. Writings Due Friday – Zephyrus
• Walsh, Erica. College Heights Herald Must Be an Open Forum
• Reuter, Michael. Editorial Cartoon re: Freedom of Speech
• Gatewood, Reba. Disgusted by Martin Luther King Jr. Portrayal
• Corum, Jenny …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 78, No. 29 [38], Wku Student Affairs

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

• Hellmueller, Anthony. A Unique Blend – Spencer’s Coffee House
• Lord, Joseph. NCAA Review Begins
• Lowther, Clare. Celebrate Activism Now Members Protest Possible War – Iraq
• Warren, Brandy. Students Honored by Hearst – Brett Flashnick, Amanda Odeski
• Reuter, Michael. Editorial Cartoon re: Silent Majority
• Cummins, Zak. Student Objects to Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy
• It’s Your Turn to Be Heard
• Sears, Jamie. Student Government Association Responds to Editorial
• Bogert, Hilary. A Nation of Hatred or Freedom? – Iraq
• Campbell, Philip. Slogans Don’t Represent All Students
• Sasseen, Jessica. Mold Forces Students …

Meeting Minutes, Wku Staff Council

Staff Council

Minutes of the February 5, 2003 meeting.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 78, No. 36, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Engle, Megan. Hitting the Dirt – Rodeo
• Lord, Joseph. Education Rally Tomorrow
• Sasseen, Jessica. Dorm Will House Only Freshmen – Bates-Runner Hall
• Hopkins, Shawntaye. Student Government Association to Host University MASTER Plan Forum
• Lord, Joseph. Budget Council Will Set Spending Priorities
• Student Government Association Must Address Low Forum Turnout
• Reuter, Michael. Editorial Cartoon re: Student Government Association Absenteeism
• Stella, Jason. Columnist Misunderstands Iraq Situation
• King, Stephenie. Valentine’s Day Leaves Single White Female Disgruntled
• Sebastian, Kandace. Professor Honored for Coverage – Terry Likes
• Brueggemann, Marlene. Support Group Seeks Members – …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 78, No. 35, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Lord, Joseph. Paul Patton Calls for No Cuts in Higher Education
• Schoenbaechler, Danny. Chris Marcus Makes Final Exit – Basketball
• Buckman, Josh. Undefeated – Swimming
• Lowther, Clare. Student Web Use Tracked
• Hopkins, Shawntaye. Low Attendance Plaguing Campus Forums – Student Government Association
• Hardin, Adriane. Express Restaurants Planned for Diddle Arena
• Glorioso, Shelly. Results of War May Not be Positive
• Reuter, Michael. Editorial Cartoon re: Budget Begging
• State Should Spread Budget Cuts
• Bush, Paul. College Heights Herald Should Change Letters Policy
• Coffman, Josh. Garrett Center Hostess Retires After 33 Years …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 78, No. 34, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Lord, Joseph & Dave Shinall. Western Holds Breath as State Budget Unfolds
• Shinall, Dave. NASA Delays All Missions – Space Shuttle Columbia
• Reed, Lindsey. Sharing in the New Year – Vietnamese
• Moore, Michael. Lady Tops Trounce Butler University 86-57 – Basketball
• Lord, Joseph. Plan for Social Work Program Approved
• Domestic Abuse a Serious Issue on Campus
• Mills, Zach. Columbia Tragedy Brought Back Memories of Challenger
• Reuter, Michael. Editorial Cartoon re: America Mourns – Space Shuttle Columbia
• Pastroial, Bethany. World Unites After Columbia Disaster
• Williams, Charles. Peter Martinez Deserved More …

Geographic Information System Methodologies To Evaluate Relationships Between Land Use And Groundwater Quality In South Central Kentucky, Rhonda Pfaff

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

The development of Geographic Information System (GIS) technology has provided techniques for a holistic approach to the study of karst groundwater contamination. While karst groundwaters supply water to a large percentage of the earth's population, its complex environments often have lacked the scientific examination and conservation measures typical of non-karst regions. In this study, GIS methodologies were explored to examine the relationships between land-use and water quality in karst watersheds. Eight watersheds throughout southern and western Kentucky were examined. The study areas included the Mammoth Cave Karst Aquifer, which is the watershed that drains the Mammoth Cave System, and seven …

Quarterly Meeting, Wku Board Of Regents

Board of Regents Documents

Minutes of quarterly meeting of the WKU Board of Regents. Agenda items include: WKU mission statement, Committee on Diversity & Internationalism, intellectual property policy revision, creation of Division of Extended Learning & Outreach (DELO), creation of College of Health & Human Services, honorary doctorates for Eddie Pennington and Raymond Preston, master of Social Work program, reorganization of Education, purchase of Hart County property for biological preserve, financial report and audit, 2002-03 operating budget, Downing University Center renovation, personnel actions and salaries, and resolutions in honor of Jim Ramsey, the football team and Jack Harbaugh.

Attachments include Intellectual Property Policy, real …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 78, No. 33, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Brown, Abbey. Students Indicted in Drug Case – Blake Lovan, Brandon James
• Sasseen, Jessica. Laptop Life – Online Enrollment
• Hardin, Adriane. Forum to Discuss Diddle Arena Seating Plan – Student Government Association
• Schoenbaechler, Danny. Todor Pandov May Not Get Extra Year – Basketball
• Hopkins, Shawntaye. Blood Drive Today
• Hopkins, Shawntaye. Discussion About Confederate Flag
• Lord, Joseph. Endowment Fund Increases 16 Percent
• Ferriell, Farrah. In Defense of Antiwar Protesters – Iraq
• Wilson, Randy. Military Deserves Respect
• Banniza, Brandi. Parking Rules Should Apply to Everyone
• Reuter, Michael. Editorial Cartoon re: Crime, …

Ua3/9/5 Comments Before House Appropriations & Revenue Budget Review Subcommittee, Wku President's Office

WKU Administration Documents

Comments made by WKU president Gary Ransdell to the Kentucky House Appropriations & Revenue Budget Review Subcommittee regarding the need for education funding.

Bill #03-01-S - Passport To Wellness, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Bill to purchase bicycle for Passport to Wellness program.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 78, No. 32, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Brown, Abbey. Student Charged in Robbery – Leon Reaves
• Kacsir, Marci. Bright Lights, Big Sound – Prism Concert
• Lowther, Clare. Faculty Stepping Up to Fill Department Head Vacancies
• Lord, Joseph. Department Heads Vote in Favor of New Council
• Hardin, Adriane. No Break for Voters – Student Government Association
• Students, Faculty Observe Martin Luther King Jr.’s Vision
• Reuter, Michael. Editorial Cartoon re: Unity
• Roberson, Ashley. Western Should Have Canceled Classes – Winter
• Shur, Tonya. Anti-war Protestors Were Wrong – Iraq
• Weisser, Angela. Appalled by Western’s Parking Situation
• Wirth, Devin. Western …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 78, No. 31, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Holm, Hollan. Remembering His Vision – Martin Luther King Jr.
• Lord, Joseph. Coach Jack Harbaugh to Reap Rewards
• Lord, Joseph. Groups to Address Growth – Admissions
• Engle, Megan. Crowd Celebrates Martin Luther King Jr.’s Spirit
• Lord, Joseph. Rings Expected This Spring
• Kacsir, Marci. Prism to Light Up Stage – Theatre & Dance
• Brown, Abbey. Police Academy to Give Students Inside Look at Campus Operations
• Donation Rewards Jack Harbaugh’s Rebuilding Efforts
• Reuter, Michael. Editorial Cartoon re: The House that Jack Harbaugh Built
• Olmstead, Jane. Some Misunderstood Martin Luther King Jr.’s …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 78, No. 30, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Lord, Joseph. $1.55 Million Athletics Donation Announced – Football
• Lord, Joseph. Presley Nash Settlement Approved
• Sasseen, Jessica. Crews Scurrying as Diddle Arena Renovation Deadline Nears
• Sasseen, Jessica. Diddle Arena Donor Search Continues
• Riley, Cassie. Campus Activities Board to Host Party
• Sasseen, Jessica. Mass Media & Technology Hall Nearly Complete
• Northeast Debacle Has Housing & Residence Life All Wet
• Reuter, Michael. Editorial Cartoon re: Fishing in Directional Halls
• Campus Activities Board Scores with Nappy Roots Gig
• Petersen, Greg. Coverage of Blotch Transfer Unfair
• Hardin, Adriane. Student Government Association Prepares to …