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Ua12/2/1 Breakin' Away, Wku Student Affairs
Ua12/2/1 Breakin' Away, Wku Student Affairs
WKU Administration Documents
Special magazine edition of the College Heights Herald:
- Wilson, Sherry. Students Find Creative Ways to Earn Cash
- Lakies, Nadine. Shape Up: You Can’t Do It In Two Months
- Broadbent, Stephanie. Dream Vacations Turn Hellish for Some
- Morris, Linda. Non-Traditional Students: Will Spend Time Studying, Visiting Friends
- Varney, Dennis. Sports Teams Will Be Busy Over the Break
- James, Becky. Staying Home for Spring Break No Problem for Some Students
- Bunnell, David. Survival Tips: Budgets, Car Check-Ups Essential
- Cecil, Jill. Students Can Have a Big Time on a Small Budget
- McQuerry, Michelle. Tanning Beds: Increase Risk of Skin Cancer, Eye Damage
Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 68, No. 42, Wku Student Affairs
Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 68, No. 42, Wku Student Affairs
WKU Administration Documents
WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:
- Burnham, Maria. Huge Crowd Flocks to See the Weasel – Pauly Shore, Entertainment
- Ball, Julie. Bill Clinton: Some Like Higher Education Proposal
- Hannah, Jim. Booze Gives Bowling Green Economy a Buzz – Alcohol
- Release of Findings Postponed – Dining Services
- Forensics Team Wins State Title
- Daugherty, Tom. Graduate Remembers Old Sports Rivalries – Athletics
- Jones, LaTonia. Blacks Find Voice
- Mack. J.L. Thanks for Memories – Snow, Winter, Sledding
- Hofmann, Martin. Editorial Cartoon David Koresh, Waco, Texas
- Rose, Alex. Harassment is Racist
- Toncray, Scott. Seize Opportunities …
Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 68, No. 41, Wku Student Affairs
Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 68, No. 41, Wku Student Affairs
WKU Administration Documents
WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:
- Cecil, Jill. Pageant Kicks Off Sigma Chi Derby Activities
- Brewer, Mike. Organizing Fundraising Key for New Official – Institutional Advancement
- Stewart, Nikita. Alcohol: Some Students Drink Every Day for No Reason
- Interfraternity Council Wins Excellence Award
- Daniels, Jerry. Nubian Clothing A Way to Display Black Pride – Fashion
- Western XXI Should Be Guide for Budget Cuts
- Hofmann, Martin. Editorial Cartoon Budget Committee Gas Pumps
- Eadens, Ethan. Kill the Messenger – Christopher Sarver
- Bauhofer, Kelly. Drawing the Line – Mark Critchfield
- People Poll: Where Do You …
Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 68, No. 40, Wku Student Affairs
Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 68, No. 40, Wku Student Affairs
WKU Administration Documents
WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:
- Brewer, Mike. Salary Hikes May Sting Some Areas – Budget
- Mahaney, Jill. Woodworking an Obsession for Professor – Herb Simmons
- Bunnell, David. Praise: Students Celebrate Jesus – Religion, Christianity
- Hannah, Jim. Manager Fired Following Theft – Greg Gesell, WKU Post Office
- Alzheimer’s Support Series Sponsored – Adult Day Health Care Center
- Courses Offered for Insurance Agents – Continuing Education
- Black History Month Should Be Year Round
- Hofmann, Martin. Editorial Cartoon Black History Month
- Wade, Melanie. Student is Ashamed – Budget
- People Poll: If You Could …
Ua2 Faculty Regent Newsletter, Vol. 1, No. 1, Ray Mendel
Ua2 Faculty Regent Newsletter, Vol. 1, No. 1, Ray Mendel
WKU Administration Documents
Newsletter created by Ray Mendel, faculty regent, includes:
- Honeymoon Proves Short-Lived
- New VP Position - Vice President for Institutional Advancement
- AA Officer Approved - Affirmative Action
- Three-Year Faculty Salary Plan Adopted
- Performance-Based Pay
- Downsizing on the Horizon?
- Shades of Hope
Ua12/2/1 Hillside, Wku Student Affairs
Ua12/2/1 Hillside, Wku Student Affairs
WKU Administration Documents
Special magazine edition of the College Heights Herald:
- Kiggins, Pamela. With All His Heart – Mark Bell
- Good, Epha. Our Castle on College Street – Delta Tau Delta
Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 68, No. 39, Wku Student Affairs
Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 68, No. 39, Wku Student Affairs
WKU Administration Documents
WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:
- Tungate, Matthew. Tabloid TV May Feature Topperettes – Hard Copy
- Poynter, Chris. I Wish It Was Like This Every Game – Basketball
- Morris, Linda. Malcolm X’s Daughter Tells Crowd Be True to Yourself – Attallah Shabazz
- Spring Enrollment Down at Western – Registrar
- Poynter, Chris. Howard Lindsey Arraignment Delayed Until March – Dining Services
- In the Spotlight – Kent Campbell
- Fan Support Key to Tops’ Great Season – Basketball
- Johnson, ? Editorial Cartoon WKU Fans
- People Poll: Do You Think President Bill Clinton’s Economic Proposals …
Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 68, No. 38, Wku Student Affairs
Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 68, No. 38, Wku Student Affairs
WKU Administration Documents
WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:
- Tungate, Matthew. Some Not Enthused by Bill Clinton Proposals – Politics
- Anna, Cara. Ralph Willard: Coach Appeals for Fan Support – Basketball
- Gagliardi, Melissa. Diddle Arena Beomcing Country Heaven – Concerts
- Broadbent, Stephanie. Safe Sex Can be Kinky & Erotic Speaker Says – Buck Harris, HIV, AIDS
- Howard Lindsey to be Arraigned Tomorrow
- Native American Lecture Coming – Hardin Planetarium
- Hofmann, Martin. Editorial Cartoon Rush Limbaugh
- Molley, Sean. Men Make Mistakes – Thomas Meredith
- Wheeler, Shayne. Prayers for President Thomas Meredith
- Zorn, William. Another Big …
Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 68, No. 37, Wku Student Affairs
Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 68, No. 37, Wku Student Affairs
WKU Administration Documents
WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:
- Flynn, Leslie. Fake IDs Don’t Fool Everyone All the Time
- Allen, Craig. Quakers: Religion Takes A Different Approach – Religious Society of Friends, Gary Houchens
- Poynter, Chris. Restoring Credibility Task for Food Service Committee – Dining Services
- Cassady, Pam. Dorm Residents Cash in With Extra Coupons – Wilda Collins
- Flu Bugging Health Services - Influenza
- Spotlight – WKU Forensics Team
- College Heights Herald Forum Invites Readers’ Input, Questions
- Hofmann, Martin. Editorial Cartoon Microphone Speak Out
- Walter, Bridget. Gender Unimportant – Thomas Meredith
- Malone, Ericka. Photograph …
Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 68, No. 36, Wku Student Affairs
Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 68, No. 36, Wku Student Affairs
WKU Administration Documents
WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:
- Brewer, Mike. Funding Salary Hike Will Be Painful - Budget
- McQuerry, Michelle. Valentines Day
- Good, Epha. Sigma Phi Neighbors Quarreling
- American Civil Liberties Union to Study Pageant Discrimination – ACLU, Miss Western
- Flynn, Leslie. 3 Arrested in Office Break-in – Post Office
- Food Services Owes Students Money & More – Dining Services
- Hofmann, Martin. Editorial Cartoon Thomas Meredith Dreaming About Art Class
- Jackson, Carlton. Speak Up Oliver North - Howard Lindsey
- Hudlburg, Sherry. Teacher Impressions Can Be Good or Bad
- People Poll: Should There Be …
Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 68, No. 35, Wku Student Affairs
Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 68, No. 35, Wku Student Affairs
WKU Administration Documents
WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:
- Poynter, Chris. Shortage of Workers Forced Cash Payments – Dining Services
- Tungate, Matthew. It’s Official – Tuition Will Climb to $750
- Poynter, Chris. Thomas Meredith: Quote Angered Some – Sexism
- Gagliardi, Melissa. Three Buildings Extinguish Smokers; Issue Hazy in Others – Smoking
- Greek Housing to Be Reviewed
- Flynn, Leslie. University of Kentucky Student Arrested for Fake ID – Joshua Latham
- Faculty Salary Increases Are Long Overdue
- Hofmann, Martin. Editorial Cartoon Faculty as Oliver Twist
- Costellow, Dan. Rodeo Participants Care About Animals – Animal Rights
- Ary, …
Correspondence - Compensation Increases, Wku Board Of Regents
Correspondence - Compensation Increases, Wku Board Of Regents
Board of Regents Documents
Memorandum from Thomas Meredith to WKU faculty & staff regarding compensation increases.
Special Meeting, Wku Board Of Regents
Special Meeting, Wku Board Of Regents
Board of Regents Documents
Minutes of special meeting:
- Call to Order – page 1
- Invocation – page 1
- Roll Call – page 1
- Report on Salary Study – pages 1-12
- Recommendation for Approval of an Administrative Reorganization – page 13
- WKU Foundation Articles of Incorporation & Bylaws – pages 13-21
- Personnel Actions – pages 21-32
- Center for Industry & Technology Name Change – page 32
- President’s Report – pages 32-33
- Adjournment – page 33
Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 68, No. 34, Wku Student Affairs
Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 68, No. 34, Wku Student Affairs
WKU Administration Documents
WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:
- Wells, Greg. President Thomas Meredith Goes Back to School
- Hannah, Jim. Two Salary Proposals on Agenda – Regents, Budget
- Tungate, Matthew. Student Has Power for a Day – Steve Czirr, President for a Day
- Poynter, Chris. Louis Cook Gave 70 Super Cards to Workers – Dining Services
- Poland Hall Popcorn Too Hot to Handle – Fires, Housing & Residence Life
- Daniels, Jerry. Poland Hall Residents Staying Cool – Housing & Residence Life
- Students Should Clean Up Campus, Adopt Every Spot
- Hofmann, Martin. Editorial Cartoon Campus …
Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 68, No. 33, Wku Student Affairs
Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 68, No. 33, Wku Student Affairs
WKU Administration Documents
WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:
- Poynter, Chris. Coaches, Employees Got Super Deals – Howard Lindsey
- Batters, Tom. NCAA Violations Possible – Athletics
- Broadbent, Stephanie. Opinions on Lifting Ban Swings Both Ways – Gays, Lesbians, Military
- Good, Epha. Greeks Out to Get Drinking Drivers – Alcohol
- Officials Mum About Virgin Rule – Miss Western
- Western Policy Should Educate, Not Discriminate – Miss Western
- Hofmann, Martin. Editorial Cartoon Doctor to Examine Miss Western Contestants
- Preparing for Cut a Wise Move – Budget
- People Poll: Do You Think Non-Virgins Should Be Allowed to …
Exhibit 3 - Wku Foundation Documentation, Wku Board Of Regents
Exhibit 3 - Wku Foundation Documentation, Wku Board Of Regents
Board of Regents Documents
No abstract provided.
Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 68, No. 23 [32], Wku Student Affairs
Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 68, No. 23 [32], Wku Student Affairs
WKU Administration Documents
WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:
- Hannah, Jim. Ex-Food Services Official Indicted – Howard Lindsey, Dining Services
- Broadbent, Stephanie. Virgin Rule Keeps Woman From Pageant – Lisa Caswell, Miss Western
- Hannah, Jim. Vacant Positions Account for Majority of Reduction – Budget
- Morris, Linda. Non-Traditional Students Participation, Effort High
- Man Arrested for Campus Thefts – George Murray
- Money Miseries Hinder Proposals by the President Thomas Meredith
- Hofmann, Martin. Editorial Cartoon Firefighter Thomas Meredith Runs Out of Water
- Flanagan, Elizabeth. Chalk Drawings Desecrate Campus – Demonstrations
- Beach, Bennie. University Center Board Gives Local …
Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 68, No. 31, Wku Student Affairs
Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 68, No. 31, Wku Student Affairs
WKU Administration Documents
WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:
- Brewer, Mike. Thomas Meredith Proposes Affirmative Action Office
- Good, Epha. Kappa Deltas Say Goodbye to Housemother – Marie Kessinger
- Grundy, Julie. Hill Is Obstacle for the Disabled – Americans with Disabilities Act, Doug Froedge
- Shelton, Ellona. Americans With Disabilities Act Regulations Impact Western
- Student Government Association Presidents Fight Tuition Hike – Commonwealth Board of Student Body Presidents
- Brown, Larry. Homosexuality is Not a Choice – Gays, Lesbians
- Women Faculty Deserve Same Opportunities as Men
- Hofmann, Martin. Editorial Cartoon Big Red Justice Tipping Scales in Favor …
Ua12/2/1 Hillside, Wku Student Affairs
Ua12/2/1 Hillside, Wku Student Affairs
WKU Administration Documents
Special magazine edition of the College Heights Herald:
- Poynter, Chris. Vietnam: Effects of a War – Larry Powell, Veterans
- Varney, Dennis. For the Team – Zack Stroble, Athletic Trainers
Exhibit 1 - 1992-98 Capital Planning System, Wku Board Of Regents
Exhibit 1 - 1992-98 Capital Planning System, Wku Board Of Regents
Board of Regents Documents
1992-98 Capital Planning System project report for WKU.
Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 68, No. 30, Wku Student Affairs
Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 68, No. 30, Wku Student Affairs
WKU Administration Documents
WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:
- Miller, Stephanie & Pam Cassady. Bill Clinton, Students Focus on Future
- Sullivan, Laura. I Was Witnessing History – President Bill Clinton’s Inauguration
- Volunteers Needed for Test – Psychology
- Lewis, Scott. Western Loses a Familiar Face – William Britt, Retirements
- Students Should Call in Concerns About Tuition
- Hofmann, Martin. Editorial Cartoon Buzzard Turns to Magic – Radio Stations
- The Day the Music Died in Bowling Green – Radio Stations
- People Poll: What Issue Should President Bill Clinton Address First?
- Miller, Sharon. Think Before Adopting a Pet …
Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 68, No. 29, Wku Student Affairs
Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 68, No. 29, Wku Student Affairs
WKU Administration Documents
WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:
- Tungate, Matthew. Council on Higher Education Will Examine Possible Increases – Tuition
- Hannah, Jim. Some Students Ho-hum About Iraq Air Raid
- Brewer, Mike. Womens’ Faculty Pay Lagging Behind Mens’ – Salaries
- Mallon, T.J. In Pearce-Ford Tower It’s Flood, Sweat, Tears – Housing & Residence Life
- Investigation Going to Grand Jury – Dining Services
- Non-Traditional Students Need Their Own Floor – Housing & Residence Life
- Hofmann, Martin. Editorial Cartoon Non-Traditional Student Roommate
- People Poll: Should Non-Traditional Students Have Their Own Floor?
- Yates, Brandi & Cynthia Card. …
Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 68, No. 28, Wku Student Affairs
Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 68, No. 28, Wku Student Affairs
WKU Administration Documents
WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:
- Cassady, Pam. Preston Health & Activities Center Pool Flooded With Problems
- Mahaney, Jill. Elvis Fans All Shook Up Over Stamp
- Morris, Linda. Students Want Their Own Floor – Non-Traditional Students, Housing & Residence Life
- Tungate, Matthew. Class to Learn, Receive Credit at Inauguration – Bill Clinton
- Universities Await Word on Cuts – Budget
- Faculty Evaluations of President Must Be Made Public
- Hofmann, Martin. Editorial Cartoon Public Demanding Thomas Meredith’s Evaluation
- Holland, Kamela. Marriott Turnstile Hinders Some – Dining Services
- Stoess, Ray. Summer Camp Needs Counselors …
Greenspan Brothers & Company (Mss 92), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Greenspan Brothers & Company (Mss 92), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Manuscript Collection Finding Aids
Finding aid only for Manuscripts Collection 92. Account books, 1910-1936 (6), including inventory, 1931, and receipts, 1930, 1934 (2), of Greenspan Bros. & Company, also known as The Bazaar, a dry goods store in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Data also about Reuben and Sego Greenspan and their store, 1902-1966 (6).
Bowling Green Lady Left Her Mark On Kentucky’S Oil Industry, Jonathan Jeffrey
Bowling Green Lady Left Her Mark On Kentucky’S Oil Industry, Jonathan Jeffrey
SCL Faculty and Staff Publications
Margaret Morehead Hobson (1890-1987), a native of Bowling Green, Kentucky, worked for over fifty years in the oil and gas industry in western Kentucky. This biographical article examines her life and contributions to the predominantly male field of geological exploration.
Ua3/8/6 Report Of The Salary Study Committee, Wku Salary Study Committee
Ua3/8/6 Report Of The Salary Study Committee, Wku Salary Study Committee
WKU Administration Documents
Report of the WKU Salary Study Committee created by president Thomas Meredith.
Industrial Resources: Ohio County, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Industrial Resources: Ohio County, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Ohio County
"Resources for Economic Development: Ohio County, Kentucky" prepared by the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, Division of Research in cooperation with the Ohio County Industrial Foundation, Inc., 1993. The report includes, but is not limited to, information about: population, labor market, local manufacturing, transportation, utilities, fuel, water, sewage, industrial sites, local government and services, taxes, educational and health facilities, housing, communication, recreation, natural resources, markets, and climate.
Industrial Resources: Nelson County - Bardstown, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Industrial Resources: Nelson County - Bardstown, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Nelson County
"Resources for Economic Development: Bardstown, Kentucky" prepared by the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, Division of Research in cooperation with the Bardstown Industrial Development Corporation, 1993. The report includes, but is not limited to, information about: population, labor market, local manufacturing, transportation, utilities, fuel, water, sewage, industrial sites, local government and services, taxes, educational and health facilities, housing, communication, recreation, natural resources, markets, and climate.
Industrial Resources: Barren County - Cave City, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Industrial Resources: Barren County - Cave City, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Barren County
"Resources For Economic Development: Cave City, Kentucky" prepared by the Cave City Chamber of Commerce and the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, Division of Research, 1993. The report includes, but is not limited to, information about: population, labor market, local manufacturing, transportation, utilities, fuel, water, sewage, industrial sites, local government and services, taxes, educational and health facilities, housing, communication, recreation, natural resources, markets, and climate.
Industrial Resources: Bath County - Owingsville, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Industrial Resources: Bath County - Owingsville, Kentucky Library Research Collections
Bath County
"Resources For Economic Development: Owingsville, Kentucky" prepared by the Bath County Fiscal Court, the Gateway Area Development District, and the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, Division of Research, 1993. The report includes, but is not limited to, information about: population, labor market, local manufacturing, transportation, utilities, fuel, water, sewage, industrial sites, local government and services, taxes, educational and health facilities, housing, communication, recreation, natural resources, markets, and climate.