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Ua52/1 Hail Storm Memories, Wku Archives

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Memories of WKU faculty, staff, alumni and the general public regarding the 1988 hail storm solicited by WKU Archives.

Ua11/1 On Campus, Vol. 8, No. 3, 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:

• Inauguration Week Events May 2-8, 1998
• Dennis Felton Named WKU Head Men's Basketball Coach
• $88,000 Gift Supports Industrial Tech Program
• $25,000 Gift Supports Potter College Programs
• April is the Month for Robert Penn Warren at WKU
• You Are Invited to the International Gala
• Hughey, Aaron. Concern & Sensitivity: The Key to Survival in Higher Education
• Global Reach / Local Touch Connect @ the …

Ua11/1 On Campus, Vol. 8, No. 2, 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:

• Inauguration Will Feature Celebration of Excellence - Gary Ransdell
• Special Programs for Women's History Month
• Campus Involved in Graduation Fair
• $4 Million Gift Will Aid WKU Football Program
• Summary of the Task Force Study of the Status of Women
• Siria, Stephanie. When a Lump of Coal Turns to Gold - Wei-Ping Pan
• University Relations, Alumni Affairs Win Five Highest Awards in Annual Competition …

Ua1b3 A Study Of The Status Of Women On Campus, Wku Task Force On Status Of Women On Campus

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Report given by the WKU Task Force on the Status of Women on Campus regarding research methodology and findings about employment, advancement, compensation, climate and culture for women at Western Kentucky University.

Ua12/2/1 He Said / She Said, Wku Student Affairs

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Special magazine edition of the College Heights Herald:

• Craig, Ryan. He Said – College Heights Herald Blind Date Contest Ends Without a Love Connection, Brett Barnes
• Ramsey, Sarah. She Said – Blind Dates, Andrea Byrd
• Smith, Scheri. Kissing 101: First Smooch Reminisced by Folks on Hill
• Brewer, Jerry. Western Athletes Have the Game of Love Licked
• Hutchins, Chris. Holiday for Religious Superiority, Beheadings? – Valentine’s Day
• Love Lines – Personal Ads
• Hutchins, Chris. Defining Sexy Not Easy Task
• Lynn, Kelley. Valentine’s Day No So Special For Some
• Hutchins, Chris. Fill Valentine’s Day with Emotion
• Craig, Ryan. Campus Needs More Love, …

Ua19/16/1 Hilltopper Soccer, Wku Athletic Media Relations

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Media guide for 1998 soccer season.

Ua19/16/1 Wku Football Media Guide, Wku Athletic Media Relations

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1998 WKU football media guide.

Ua19/16/1 1998-99 Hilltopper Basketball, Wku Athletic Media Relations

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1998-99 men's basketball media guide produced by WKU Athletic Media Relations, includes athletic records and statistics, photographs, schedule and information regarding opponents.

Ua56/1 Fact Book, Wku Institutional Research

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Statistical and demographic profile of WKU.

Ua3/9/5 Russellville Speech, Wku President's Office

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Speech delivered by WKU president Gary Ransdell at unidentified function in Russellville, Kentucky.

Ua45/6 Commencement Program, Wku Registrar

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Commencement program listing graduates.

Ua1b3/6 Meeting Minutes, Wku Parking & Traffic Committee

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WKU Parking & Traffic Committee meeting minutes and attachments.

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.

Ua1b3/6 Meeting Minutes, Wku Parking & Traffic Committee

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WKU Parking & Traffic Committee meeting minutes.

Ua12/2/1 Men's Basketball Preview, Wku Student Affairs

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Special basketball edition of the College Heights Herald:

• Robinson, George. Nothing But Hard Work
• Robinson, George. Challenge Ahead for Tops’ Lone Senior – Steven Bides
• Abrell, Chris. Melvin Adams Changes Focus, Ready to Help Toppers
• Abrell, Chris. Hilltoppers’ Junior Center Learns from Experience – Ravon Farris
• Mayo, Travis. Joe Harney Leading Toppers With Hard Work
• Christian, Jenny. Junior Pursues Lifelong Dream – Kyle Chapman
• Robinson, George. Vince Edwards’ Quickness, Focus to Ease Topper Transition
• Christian, Jenny. Guard Deepens Position – Monty Latimer
• Robinson, George. Forward in Father’s Shadow – Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Jr.
• Sisco, Scott. Versatility Lee Lampley’s Strength
• Ramsey, Sarah. …

Ua12/2/1 Women's Basketball Preview, Wku Student Affairs

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Special basketball edition of the College Heights Herald:

• Brewer, Jerry. Team Ready for New Start After Soured Season
• Brewer, Jerry. Team Feels Like a Family
• Brewer, Jerry. Guard’s Game Like Poetry – Laurie Townsend
• Brewer, Jerry. Leslie Johnson Seeking Old Form
• Finch, Mike. Senior’s Up-Tempo Style Key to Lady Tops Defense – Sha’Ronda Allen
• Brewer, Jerry. Silence Sends Big Message – Danielle McCulley
• Mayo, Travis. Crowd Favorite Sparks Lady Topper Teammates – Kristi Hartley
• Ramsey, Sarah. Jennifer McGinnis Gets Chance
• Abrell, Chris. Shea Lunsford Called Most Improved
• Sisco, Scott. Speed, Defense Make Katashia Witcher Hard to Handle
• Mayo, Travis. Junior …

Ua3/9/2 Wku Institutional Review, James L. Fisher, Ltd.

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Institutional review conducted during Barbara Burch's interim presidency of WKU and presidential search.

Western Kentucky is a good university essentially trapped in time and therefore unable to change significantly. Until these constraints are eliminated or modified, the University will not be able to effectively address major issues of focus, enrollment, organization, personnel, curriculum, governance, athletics, planning and increased public and private support. Rather, it will continue to drift with occasional peripheral and cosmetic changes, none of which will be sufficient to successfully relate to Kentucky's new plan for post-secondary education.

The problems that prevent significant institutional transformation are several, but …

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

• $20 Million Grant to Assist Head Start Programs - WKU Training & Technical Assistance Services
• Reception to Honor Kentucky Poet Laureate Joy Bale Boone
• Dr. Jim Ramsey Will Head New Center for Public Policy Studies
• Kiwanis Contributes to Scholarship Fund
• Groves, Chris. When the Pits Become the Payoff - WKU Center for Cave & Karst Studies
• She's Now an Ironman! - Libby Greaney …

Ua1b3/6 Meeting Minutes, Wku Parking & Traffic Committee

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WKU Parking & Traffic Committee meeting minutes and attachments.

Ua3/9/5 Script Chamber Of Cmomerce Coffee Hour, Wku President's Office

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Transcription of Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce Coffee Hour at which WKU president Gary Ransdell was the guest speaker.

Ua12/2/1 Traditions: Homecoming 1997, Wku Student Affairs

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Special homecoming edition of the College Heights Herald:

• Alumni to Be Recognized for Leadership, Service – Hall of Distinguished Alumni, Michael Card, Kenneth Fleenor, William Sanders, Hays Watkins, Marnel Mooreman
• Stamper, John. Homecoming Traditions Change Through the Years
• Hall, Jason. Big Red: Mascot Brings 18 Years of Cheers, Sneers
• Smith, Scheri. Hill Coming Alive with Music
• Siria, Stephanie. Greeks Decorating for Hill’s Haunted Homecoming – Halloween
• Hutchins, Chris. Thrill on the Hill: Ghosts, Spooks Haunt Western – Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pearce-Ford Tower, Potter Hall, Van Meter Hall
• Harper, Molly. End of World War II Brought Good Times Back to Western …

Ua1b5 New Faculty 1997-98, Western Kentucky University

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List of new WKU faculty.

Ua3/9/2 Wku Initial Three Year Plan Of Action, Gary Ransdell

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Plan of action created by Gary Ransdell when he assumed the presidency of WKU.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 73, No. 9, Wku Student Affairs

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

• Stamper, John. Paul Patton Leaves Plan to Regents – Postsecondary Education Improvement Act
• Moore, Leigh. Students Rally Around Instructor – Valerie Haskins, Protests, Demonstrations
• Olmsted, Mikki. State Writers Draws Fans – Wendell Berry
• Back, Shannon. Radio Show Pulled – K.C. & the Brian
• Former Soviet Officials Coming to Bowling Green
• Stamper, John. Gary Ransdell Looks to Reform at Governor’s Conference on Postsecondary Education
• Stamper, John. Council on Postsecondary Education Sets Agenda
• Aramark Meeting Students Concerns – Dining Services
• Harlow, Paige. Editorial Cartoon Aramark, Dining Services
• Vaughan, Ryan. Audio Adrenaline …

Ua1b3/6 Meeting Minutes, Wku Parking & Traffic Committee

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WKU Parking & Traffic Committee meeting minutes.

Ua68/13/4 The Hilltopper Journalist, Wku Journalism & Broadcasting

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Newsletter created by the WKU Journalism Department for students and alumni.

Agenda & Meeting Minutes, Wku Council Of Academic Deans

Council of Academic Deans

Meeting regarding academic calendar, meetings, general education, president search, continuing education, African American student recruitment, budget, faculty development, Moving to a New Level, student evaluations, scholarships and announcements.

Ua35/11 The Honorable Mention, Wku Honors Program

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Newsletter regarding WKU honors students and curriculum.

Ua3/9/2 Programs Or Actions, Wku President's Office

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Report of programs and actions initiated by WKU President Thomas Meredith between September 1998 and June 1997.

Ua45/6 Commencement Program, Wku Registrar

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Commencement program listing graduates.