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Ua66/8/3 Geogram, Wku Geography & Geology

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Newsletter created by and about the WKU Geography & Geology highlighting activities of faculty, students and alumni.

Ua11/1 On Campus, Vol. 8, No. 7, 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:

• Gifts Will Provide Endowed Professorship
• Enrollment Tops 15,000
• MedBen Self-Insurance
• WKU Alumni Hall of Fame Adds Five - Stephen Henry, Frank Moxley, Herbert Wassom, Billy Miles, Zuheir Sofia
• Scholarship for Children of Tobacco Farmers
• Endowment Benefits Art Department
• Gift will Aid Jazz Program
• '59 Grad Brings Jazz Trio - Mike Longo
• Glory Days Homecoming '98
• Nearby Out-of-Staters Get Kentucky Tuition

Ua1b5 New Faculty 1998-99, Western Kentucky University

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List of new WKU faculty.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 74, No. 11, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Goetz, Kristina. Seating Plan Passed – Diddle Arena
• Lucas, Fred. Student Loan Rates Going Down
• Wilkins, Erin. Being All They Can Be – ROTC
• Stamper, John. Murray State University Fire Sparks Interest in Pricing Sprinkler Systems
• Harper, Molly. More Community Meetings Scheduled to Discuss Loop Plan – Roads
• Convenience Replaces Lives – Loop Road Plan
• Tabor, Chris. Editorial Cartoon re: Pedestrians
• Thompson, Francis. Students Receiving Quality Education at Low Costs
• Vos, Arvin & David Keeling. Committee Hid Athletics Review Report from Public
• Darr, John. Bands …

Agenda & Meeting Minutes, Wku Council Of Academic Deans

Council of Academic Deans

Meeting regarding sexual harassment, educational technology, Bowling Green Community College, budget, grades and library materials.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 74, No. 10, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Harper, Molly. Neighbors Reject Safety Concerns – University Boulevard
• Wilson, Misty. Students Escape Kidnapper – Virginia Booher, Mary Booher
• Lynn, Kelley. Shenanigans
• Karen, Mattias. Western Votes for Self-Insurance
• Wilson, Misty. Pi Kappa Alpha Injured Trying to Break Up Fight – Christopher Young
• Lanter, Charlie. Former Custodian’s Day in Court Delayed – Robert Dye
• Student Government Association Wasting Time, Money
• Tabor, Chris. Editorial Cartoon re: Student Government Association
• Cobb, Ricky. Crazed Drivers Battle Pedestrians
• Nichter, Kevin. Alzheimer’s Disease Is No Joke
• Back, Shannon. Decision Must Be …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 74, No. 8 [9], Wku Student Affairs

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

• Harper, Molly. Tailgate Drinking Rules Unclear
• Wilson, Misty. Fraternity Sues Local Chapter – Kappa Sigma
• Lynn, Kelley. Mud Slingin’ – Mud Volleyball
• Karen, Matthias. Firefighters Can’t Reach Top Dorm Rooms from Outside
• No Price Tag on Fire Safety
• Tabor, Chris. Editorial Cartoon re: Big Red as Fireman, Fire Safety
• Lanter, Charlie. Reagan-itis Epidemic Strikes
• Jenkins, Jeff. Western Doesn’t Want Alcohol
• Englert, Jennifer. Provide-A-Ride Very Successful
• Back, Shannon. Forum on University Boulevard is Monday
• Englert, Jennifer. Student Government Association’s Legislative Efforts Trailing Last Year’s Count
• Duncan, …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 74, No. 8, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Mayo, Travis. A Crushing Defeat – Football
• Stamper, John. Fatal Fire Sparking Changes – Murray State University, Housing & Residence Life
• Karen, Mattias. Insurance Costs Could Drop for Faculty – Employee Benefits
• Harper, Molly. Report Expresses Concern About Campus Dark Spots – Lighting
• New Classes Need Funding – Budget, Curriculum
• Tabor, Chris. Editorial Cartoon More Classes
• Mead, Ann. Reserved Spots Open After 5 – Parking
• Wilson, Liz. Take Bake the Night Succeeds – Poetry
• How Would You Rate Your Computer Skills?
• Lynn, Kelley. Talent Show Draws All Kinds
• Englert, …

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.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 74, No. 7, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Harper, Molly. General Education Requirements May Toughen
• Lanter, Charlie. Staff Left in Dark by Staff Advisory Council Committee
• Goddard, Holly. Reclaiming the Night – Sexual Assault
• Goetz, Kristina. Dropping Masks, Women Reveal Pain, Strength – Sexual Assault
• Karen, Mattias. Intramural Field Opens After 5-Year Delay
• Standing Up Takes Courage – Diddle Arena
• Tabor, Chris. Editorial Cartoon: Big Red Pointing Way to Alumni Seating
• Durbin, Derek. U.S. Policy Invites Terrorism
• Ward, Teresa. Column on Grammar Mistakes Had Some Errors
• Chooljian, Cheryl. Hunting: Alternative to TV?
• Whitt, …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 74, No. 6, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Harlow, Luke. Investing in the Future – Head Start
• Lanter, Charlie. University Considers Vacation Pay Cutbacks
• Magarian, Sharyn. Engineer Sees Life Through Music – Max Robinson, Blind Persons
• Harper, Molly. Proposed Alcohol Policy Meets Mixed Reactions
• Lanter, Charlie. James Ramsey Leaves Western’s Hill for Chapel Hill
• Hooch, Wine & Culture – Alcohol Policy
• Tabor, Chris. Editorial Cartoon: International Beer Fest 1998
• Doors Close on Public Business . . . Again – Regents, Open Meetings
• Masters, Bryan. 29 New Spirit Masters Are Ambassadors of the Hill …

Ua3/4/8/4 Radio Broadcast Transcript, Dero Downing, Dan Modlin, Jack Thacker, Edward R. Murrow

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Dero Downing and Jack Thacker interviewed by Dan Modlin regarding the D-Day invasion. Includes recordings of Edward R. Murrow and an unidentified BBC correspondent from 1944.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 74, No. 5, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Goetz, Kristina & Molly Harper. Western May Allow Alcohol at Events
• Goetz, Kristina. Help Stop Underage Alcohol Use – Bowling Green-Warren County Partnership for a Drug-Free Community
• Wilson, Misty. Dorm Assault Victim Speaks Out
• Man Arrested for Assault – Kevin Wilson
• Lanter, Charlie. Head Start Founder Leaves Legacy on Hill – Charles Clark
• Karen, Mattias. Summer Renovations Eliminate Radon Problem
• Policy Change Admirable – Sexual Harassment
• Tabor, Chris. Editorial Cartoon re: Sexual Harassment
• Herald Policy
• Eslinger, Justin. Your View – The Human Speedbumps? Cartoon
• Harlow, …

Meeting Minutes, Wku Council Of Academic Deans

Council of Academic Deans

Meeting regarding library research, post-tenure review, strategic planning, general education, distance learning, summer school, student advising and scholarships.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 74, No. 4, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Overstreet, Camille. A Show of Hands – Sign Language
• Mayo, Travis. Athletics Hope Success Means Fans
• Harper, Molly. University Adopts Harassment Policy
• Lanter, Charlie. Regents to Hear Post-Tenure Review Proposal
• Harper, Molly. Part-Time Faculty May Receive Pay Raise
• Strong Teams Won’t Last Without fans
• Tabor, Chris. Editorial Cartoon re: Apathy for Sports, Big Red
• Hartz, Mike. Misplaced Crosswalks Are to Blame for Safety Problem – University Boulevard
• Wilder, Jerry. Students, Alumni Both Deserve Court Seating – Diddle Arena
• Magarian, Sharyn. Campus Holds Football Bash
• Stamper, …

Ua12/2/1 On Top Of The World, Wku Student Affairs

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Special football issue of the College Heights Herald, contains articles:

• Mayo, Travis. Small, Fast Defense Will Face Big Task
• Mayo, Travis. New Offense Will Confuse a Lot of People
• Brewer, Jerry. Success Can Earn Coach Recognition – Jack Harbaugh
• Mayo, Travis. We’re Definitely Eyeing the Gold Ring
• Sutton, Lyndsay. Replacing Losses Critical for Topper Offense
• Taking a Look at Western’s Opponents
• Mayo, Travis. Offensive Line Under-appreciated, But Satisfied

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 74, No. 3, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Goetz, Kristina. Some Dorms Stifling
• Wilson, Misty. 17-Year-Old Arrested for Hit & Run – University Boulevard
• Karen, Mattias. Sports Bar to be Added to Downing University Center
• Lanter, Charlie. Wendell Ford Reflects on Life in Kentucky Politics
• Englert, Jennifer. Student Government Association Wins in Seating Decision – Diddle Arena
• Lanter, Charlie. University Boulevard Neighbors Want to be Included
• Dorms too Hot to Call Home
• Tabor, Chris. Editorial Cartoon re: Satan Living in Dorms
• Alcohol Proposal Mimics Big Brother
• Back, Shannon. First Lady Would Rather be …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 74, No. 2, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Wilson, Misty. Two Students Hit on University Boulevard – Jarrod Eubank, Shelly Cecil
• Harper, Molly. Teacher Loss Means Class Cancelled – English
• Magarian, Sharyn. Bad to the Bone – Roger Scott
• Karen, Mattias. It’s a Pain for Dorm Dwellers Still Waiting to Move Into Rooms
• Plan Could Save Lives – University Boulevard
• Tabor, Chris. Editorial Cartoon re: Big Red’s Traffic Solution
• Lucas, Fred. Bill Clinton’s Savior: American Apathy
• Whitt, Allyson. Dean Carl Martray Leaves After 27 Years
• Karen, Mattias. Energy Use May Cause Air Conditioning …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 74, No. 1, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Lanter, Charlie. Parking, Safety Problems Solved?
• A Guide to the College Heights Herald’s Changes
• Hall, Jason & Dan Hieb. Summer’s Not Over
• Hall, Jason. Mammoth More than Just Caves
• Moore, Leigh. President Says Some Athletics Programs May Go
• Moore, Leigh. Coaches Remain Optimistic Despite Gary Ransdell’s Comments
• Welcome to the College Heights Herald
• Ambivalent Puppet Masters? Not Quite – College Heights Herald
• Karen, Mattias. New Lot for Commuters to Open Next Month
• Wilson, Misty. City Commission Considering Regulations for Keg Buyers
• Back, Shannon. John Minton …

Ua12/2/1 Sports, Wku Student Affairs

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Sports section of the College Heights Herald, contains articles:

• Mayo, Travis. For Willie Taggart, A Chance at Greatness
• Mayo, Travis. Senior-Packed Team Hopes for Title – Football
• Brewer, Jerry. Travis Hudson Could Be Whistled for Traveling – Volleyball
• Mayo, Travis. Linebacker Suspended After Drug Indictment – Bernie Adams
• Moore, Leigh. Team Hopes Intensity Will Mean Success – Volleyball
• Hill, Chris. Runners Begin Year with Key Injuries
• Sisco, Scott. Soccer Team Rebuilding After Loss of Key Players
• Hill, Chris. Runners Trying to Keep Crown
• Darr, John. Leslie Johnson Lands Spot in WNBA
• Brewer, Jerry. Who’ll Win, Who’ll Lose This Season

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

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Speech delivered by WKU president Gary Ransdell at his first fall convocation. He discusses priorities, strategic planning, institutional peer group, programs of distinction, campus construction and improvement, traffic and parking, information technology, student compensation, athletics, employee benefits and policies, community relations, fund raising and student recruitment.

Ua3/9/5 Master Plan Speech, Wku President's Office

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Speech delivered by WKU president Gary Ransdell to the incoming Class of 2002.

Ua3/9/5 Hopkinsville Kiwanis Club, Wku President's Office

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Talking points used by WKU president Gary Ransdell at a meeting of the Hopkinsville Kentucky Kiwanis Club regarding Western Kentucky University.

Ua11/1 On Campus, Vol. 8, No. 6, 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:

• Skipper, Bob. Applied Science & Tech WKU's First Program of Distinction
• WKU Regents Elect Cornelius Martin Chair; Kristen Bale Vice Chair; Welcome Three - Stephanie Cosby, Ronald Sheffer, James Tennill
• Yarbrough, Alex. Meet WKU's 1998 Distinguished Professors - Richard Salisbury, Julia Roberts
• Eison, Sheila. Professor With a Cause: Corporate Advocacy - Judith Hoover
• Yarbrough, Alex. He's Dr. Historian to His Colleagues - Vernon Sheeley
• Annuoncing This Year's Productivity Awards …

Ua12/2/1 View Of The Hill, Wku Student Affairs

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Special welcome to campus issue of the College Heights Herald. This issue contains articles:

• Ransdell, Gary. Welcome to WKU
• Campus Map
• Felkins, Melissa. Student Government Association: Long-Term Effects Mostly Positive
• Olmsted, Mikki. Office Provides Support for Minority Students – Minority Student Support Services
• Newcomer Information
• University Services
• Academic Calendar 1998-1999
• Englert, Jennifer. Intramurals: It’s Just Fun
• Fitness: Preston Health & Activities Center Offers Students Fitness
• Panhellenic Association
• Interfraternity Council
• Greek Map
• Local Churches
• Englert, Jennifer. Religious Organizations Provide Chance to Praise God with Friends
• Karen, Mattias. Getting Involved Important

Ua68/9/2/2 Big Red Marching Band Newsletter, Wku Marching Band

Student Organizations

Newsletter created for the WKU marching band.

Ua11/1 On Campus, Vol. 8, No. 5, 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:

• Dr. Gary A. Ransdell is Inaugurated Ninth WKU President
• WKU 143rd Commencement Revives Tradition with Outdoor Ceremony
• Regents Approve $142 Million Budget
• Franklin Bank & Trust Establishes WKU Lecture Series
• Gone Fishin'! - WKU retirees
• Business College Receives 1 Million+ Gift - Leon Page
• Ribbon Cutting for the Community College
• Ransdell, Gary. The Delicate Balance Between Past and Future
• Siria, Stephanie. Grant Will …

Adolescent Perceptions Of Risk-Taking Behaviors, Susan Matthews

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

Adolescents often make adult decisions regarding their lifestyle and behavior with little support from their family and community. In this study the researcher examined the difference in risk-taking behaviors between genders and the role that families and communities play in reducing risk-taking behaviors. In the study I further analyzed self-reports of numbers of development assets those students reporting participation in high-risk behaviors. Method: Data were obtained from a sample of convenience of (N=82) 12^th grade students. Behaviors and attitudes were examined using the Search Institute’s Profiles of Student Life survey. Results: Chi square was used to test for significant …

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.

Ua25/2 Connections, Wku Human Resources

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Newsletter created by WKU Human Resources for the faculty and staff of WKU regarding personnel issues and benefits.