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The Colonelette (March 1977), Department Of Library Special Collections

The Colonelette

On September 22, 1949, Shirley Cupp, Irma Beisel, Frances Stuckey and Mr. Hilary Bufton Jr. met in a coffee shop in downtown Kansas City to incorporate the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA). Jean Fulkerson helped start The Kentucky Colonels Chapter on 3 June 1964 in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Twenty-six women met at Western Hills Restaurant and elected Linda Sidebottom as the first president. Besides providing professional development opportunities for local businesswomen, the Chapter gave scholarships to women furthering their education, and held social and recognition events throughout the year. Their newsletter, “The Colonelette,” was started in June 1964. Also included …

Resolution 23 - Discrimination, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Resolution proposing that WKU enforce anti-discrimination laws in the specific areas of College Heights Herald coverage of minority events and cheerleader selection.

Ua68/14/3 Newsletter, Vol. 4, No. 3, Wku Folk Studies Society

Student Organizations

Newsletter created by the WKU Folk Studies Society regarding upcoming events and student activities.

Ua51/1/4 All About Us, Vol. 1, No. 9, Wku Libraries

WKU Administration Documents

Newsletter created by WKU Libraries as a communication device to relay information to faculty and staff in the Division of Library Services.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 52, No. 43, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Budde, Neil & Bill Wolfe. Academic Council Enters Thorny Thicket on General Education Guidelines
• Hohman, Pat. Career Planning Program Possible
• Halicks, Richard. Regents Hear Housing Views
• Sigma Phi Epsilon, Poland Win Spirit Awards
• McCaleb, Cindy. Blacks in Film: Author Says ‘Reel’ Stereotypes are Seen as Real – Donald Bogle
• Students to Get $300 for Tech Aqua
• Some Job Seekers Fishing in Empty Waters
• Open Forum on Dorm Policy Proves A-Jarring Experience
• Morton, Pat. Wants More Freedom
• Hohman, Pat. 14 Abstain as Associated Student Government Rejects …

Meeting Minutes, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Meeting to discuss lecture series, elections and Kentucky State Student Government Convention.

Meeting Minutes, Wku University Senate

Faculty Senate

Meeting to discuss faculty regent teaching load, Faculty Senate membership, by-laws and replacement of senators.

Minutes - Committee On Administrative Structure, Wku University Senate

Faculty Senate

Meeting minutes of sub-committee "D" re: administrator evaluations.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 52, No. 42, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Wolfe, Bill. Researcher Compounds His Discoveries – Norman Holy
• Eblen, Tom. Most Thefts Occur in Rooms
• Miss Black Western Pageant Opens Black History Week
• Wildman, Judy. Watchman Likes Art Work, Keeps an Eye on Gallery – J.A. Williams
• Bennett, Jo. Agency Hunts Funds, Friends for Kids – Big Brothers & Sisters
• Kentucky Association of Nursing Students Choose State Officers
• University Lags in Providing Housing for Married Students
• Wolfe, Bill. Race for the Resume Resumes
• Stichtenoth, Keith. Short Team on Short End - Intramurals
• Johnson, Audrey. …

Meeting Minutes, Wku Council Of Academic Deans

Council of Academic Deans

Meeting regarding class schedule, drop/add policy, international student admissions, general education, University-School Relations Office.

Bill 7 - Committee Structure, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Bill detailing procedures for creation, review and implementation of bills and resolutions through the committee system.

Ua12/2/1 Spring Fashions, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

Special edition of the College Heights Herald regarding fashion.

• Kerrick, Sara. Hair Clips, Simple Chains Add Accent
• Sanders, Linda. Old Jeans, Remnants Provide Materials for Creative Fashions
• Ribar, Richard. Jeans, T-Shirts are Always In on the Hill
• Owen, Karen. Diets: Students Try to Get Winter Bodies in Summer Clothes
• Hepp, Jan. Eye-Catching, Comfortable Shoes Essential Part of Spring Wardrobe
• Spring and Perfume are in the Air
• Wildman, Judy. Gowns, Traditional or Contemporary, are Special Choices for Spring Brides
• Old Shirts Passe; Stylish Sleep Water Includes Teddy
• Sanders, Linda. Three-Piece Suit, “Create-A-Dress” Perfect for the Elegant Couple
• Mears, Teresa. There’s No …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 52, No. 41, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Kerrick, Sara. Faculty Couple Adapting to Adopting – Vera Guthrie, Charlie Guthrie
• White, Michael & Betsy Ashcraft. Jobs Scarce, Planning Scarcer?
• Minton, Don. Kappa Sigma Wins Stake an’ Biskit Fest
• Spring Pledges Total 177
• Sanders, Linda. Lutenist is Different Strummer – David Kelsey
• Higher Education: College Costs Climb with Cost of Living
• Budde, Neil. Columnist Prepares Financial Retort
• Wolfe, Bill. Intramural Game is Basket Case, but Team’s Goal is to Bounce Back
• Held, Suzanne. Wants Consistent Policy
• Riley, Robert. All People Created Equal – Miss …

Meeting Minutes, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Meeting to discuss residence hall symposiums, elections, visitation policy and SGA self-study.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 52, No. 40, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Kuhl, Greg. Returning to School Lucrative for Veteran
• Freshman Found Dead in Country Jail – David Suddarth
• Bennett, Jo. Two Meet, Marry and Begin Life Together Apart – Gary Barnett, Carla Barnett
• Hepp, Jan. Alcoholism at Western Studies
• Fewer Students Get Honors
• Alpha Delta Pi Gets Award
• Junior Chosen Mountain Laurel Candidate – Deborah Pardue
• Mami, Alfina. Wanted: Psychology Teacher Seeks 2 Aides for Child Study – Neil Cohen
• Three Facilities Reduce Hours
• With So Many Being Called, How Could Any Feel Exalted?
• Halicks, Richard. …

Meeting Minutes, Wku Council Of Academic Deans

Council of Academic Deans

Meeting regarding academic calendar, learning skills center, sabbaticals, summer research grants, faculty research committee, evening classes, Gatlinburg Institute for Advanced Studies and Council on Public Higher Education.

Bill 6 - Asg Evaluation, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Bill proposing that the SGA conduct a self-evaluation for the purposes of transparency and improvement.

Ua51/1/4 All About Us, Vol. 1, No. 8, Wku Libraries

WKU Administration Documents

Newsletter created by WKU Libraries as a communication device to relay information to faculty and staff in the Division of Library Services.

Minutes - Committee On Administrative Structure, Wku University Senate

Faculty Senate

Discussion of committee charge, rate of administration growth, structure, titles, salaries and evaluations.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 52, No. 39, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Eblen, Tom. Some Convinced too Many Receive Honor Distinction
• Wolfe, Bill & Mary Tougher. Reactions Vary to Installation of Refrigerators
• Kerrick, Sara. Woman in ROTC Lives, Breathes the Army – Sue Roma
• Ashcraft, Betsy. Was Peter Zebich the Strongest Man in the World?
• Few Return Visitation Surveys
• Eldridge, Pam. White Student is Out of Black Pageant
• Stress Seminar Begins Today
• Student, Professors to Attend Workshop
• Night Classes Move from Cherry Hall
• Refrigerator Idea Doesn’t Get Warm Welcome
• Miller, Tracy. Criticizes Police Inaction
• Wallace, Marc. Responds …

Meeting Minutes, Wku University Senate

Faculty Senate

Meeting to discuss by-laws, amendments and elections. Regent J. David Cole addressed the Senate regarding the relationship between the Regents and Senate.

Ua35/2/4 Meeting Minutes, Wku Committee Of Staff Deans

WKU Administration Documents

Meeting regarding cooperative education and course catalog.

Meeting Minutes, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Meeting to discuss Black History week, budget, fee increase, elections, Kentucky student government association and constitutional amendment.

Meeting Minutes, Wku University Senate

Faculty Senate

Meeting regarding J.David Cole addressing the Faculty Senate, student evaluations, faculty survey, by-laws and Faculty Status & Welfare Committee.

Meeting Minutes, Wku Council Of Academic Deans

Council of Academic Deans

Meeting regarding faculty spouse scholarships, course credit hours and academic calendar.

Resolution 21 - Discrimination, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Resolution proposing the enforcement of anti-discrimination policies on the WKU campus.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 52, No. 38, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Hepp, Jan, Alfina Mami & Mary Tougher. Use of Energy is Reduced by 20 Per Cent
• Minton, Don. Fraternity Lends a Hand to Man Dying of Cancer – Donald Barker, Kappa Alpha Psi
• Eldridge, Pam. Pageant for Only Blacks Questioned
• Lecture on Latin America Set
• Steam Pipeline Repaired after Break
• Halicks, Richard. Some Employees to be Paid Biweekly
• Louisville Senior Wins Pageant, Will Compete for Kentucky Title – Elaine Robinson
• Academic Council Members Hampered by Dual Role
• Budde, Neil. New Movie Could be Disaster
• Bates, …

Bill 5 - Amendment To Bill #3, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Bill proposing amendment to the guidelines for use of unspecified funds. Officers must obtain approval of the congress before using the fund.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 52, No. 37, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Bennett, Jo. Western Pitches in to Save More Energy
• Free Lecture? – David Frye
• Kerrick, Sara. Daughters See No Glamor in University Relations – Elizabeth Downing, Laurie Emberton
• Volunteer Bureau Should Have Associated Student Government Support
• Bruce, Don. Sliding on Ice Leaves Columnist Frozen Somewhere in Europe
• Stamp, Paul. Calls Reporting Incomplete
• Haworth, Sandy. Free Refrigerator Doesn’t Off Set Higher Dorm Fees
• Opera Tickets Available Today Until 2 P.M.
• Auditions Set for Comedy
• Kerrick, Sara. Iranians are Largest Foreign Group
• Eblen, Tom. Off-Campus Courses Resume …

Ua3/4 For Your Information, Wku President's Office

WKU Administration Documents

Newsletter created by the president's office regarding events and announcements.