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Ua94/6/18 Stephen Flora Student / Alumni Papers, Wku Archives Jan 2024

Ua94/6/18 Stephen Flora Student / Alumni Papers, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Records created by and about Stephen Flora during his years as a student at Western Kentucky University.


Ua12/2/1 Fit, Wku Student Affairs Mar 2023

Ua12/2/1 Fit, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

College Heights Herald magazine regarding fitness.

  • Healthy Strawberry Lemonade Cocktail/Mocktail
  • Why Nutrition Matters – Dining Services
  • Dock, Emma. Like This? Try This!
  • WKU Walking Routes
  • Building & Maintaining Health Habits
  • Sharp, Chloe. Quick Workouts to Do on a Busy Schedule
  • Find Your Movement – Campus Recreation
  • Wellness Navigators Help College of Health & Human Services Students Thrive
  • Gym Necessities


Alfred Russel Wallace Notes 24. Wallace At 200: Potential Subjects For Student Theses, Charles H. Smith Dec 2022

Alfred Russel Wallace Notes 24. Wallace At 200: Potential Subjects For Student Theses, Charles H. Smith

Faculty/Staff Personal Papers

The bicentennial of Alfred Russel Wallace’s birth in 2023 will likely produce a wide array of reviews of his life and work; here, we pause for a short look at some Wallace-related questions that might be adapted for student theses and dissertations. Some of the subjects treated fall in with established lines of research, while others are suggested by other Wallace interests or activities that have not been much explored.


Ua12/2/1 Up Next On The Hill, Vol. 97, No. 6, Wku Student Affairs Feb 2022

Ua12/2/1 Up Next On The Hill, Vol. 97, No. 6, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

Magazine edition of the College Heights Herald for the period Feb. 14 to March 21, 2022.

  • Collins, Michael. I Went to School There? University Plan Marks New Era of Campus for Next Generation of Students
  • Trickett-Wile, Arthur & Jake Jones. Like Farmer, Like Son – Alex Burke
  • Stover, D.J. Gun Violence Hasn’t Left, from a Survivor of Marshall County
  • Lanuzza, Izzy. International Bonds Key to WKU Tennis Success


Many Miles Away: A Cautionary Tale, Charles H. Smith Oct 2020

Many Miles Away: A Cautionary Tale, Charles H. Smith

Faculty/Staff Personal Papers

Reporter Kerry Phillips is in for the surprise of her life: her television station has been contacted on a matter so important that 'scarcely anything could be of greater interest,' and she has been asked to follow up on the story. Little does she know just how interesting her job is about to get!


Ua12/2/2 Talisman: Movement, Wku Student Affairs Oct 2018

Ua12/2/2 Talisman: Movement, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

2018 Talisman yearbook.

  • Good, Hannah. Movement
  • Kinser, Nicholas. Tunnel Trap
  • Cozer, Claire. A Day in the Life of a Food Truck – Mike Wilson, Pop’s Street Eats
  • Fletcher, Griffin. Beauty in Power – WKU Women’s Rugby Club
  • Gordon, Zora. The Mixed Experience
  • Hornsby, Morgan. Bonfire
  • Waters, Adrianna. Mispoken – Communication Disorders
  • Chu, Phi. Home Base – Jessica Barks
  • Cooksey, Catrina. Rerouted – Sydney Clark, Austin Clark, Blake Perkins, Sheila Flener, Handicapped Persons
  • Good, Hannah. Not Safe for Work – Prostitution
  • Chu, Phi. Transfigured Night
  • Carter, De’inara. Passing the Plate – International Students, Recipes
  • Robb, Hayley. From Sole to Soul – …


Ua12/2/1 Fit: A Health & Wellness Guide, Wku Student Affairs Sep 2018

Ua12/2/1 Fit: A Health & Wellness Guide, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

Special magazine of College Heights Herald regarding health and fitness.

  • Childress, Nicole. Welcome to Fit
  • Southers, Mariah. CVS Shares 4 Ways to Beat the Flu
  • Childress, Nicole. Do It Yourself Face Masks
  • Goodlett, Ryan. Juices Add Zest to Life
  • Southers, Mariah & Bryson Lacasse. Classic Shortcuts – WKU Campus Map
  • Wells, Spencer. Little Fox Bakery Offers Sweet Treats for Every Diet
  • Southers, Mariah. Turning Up the Heat – Hot Yoga
  • Goodlett, Ryan. Iron Woman – Melinda Grimsley-Smith
  • Wells, Spencer. Preston Health & Fitness Center: More Than Just a Gym


Ua12/2/2 2018 Talisman: Grit, Wku Student Affairs Apr 2018

Ua12/2/2 2018 Talisman: Grit, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

2018 Talisman yearbook.

  • Gibson, Helen. Grit
  • Zambrano, Max. Cash Cows – Chaney’s Dairy Barn
  • Holt, Delaney. A Quarry Story – White Stone Quarry, Caden Quarry
  • McKee, Rylee. Beautiful Grit – BellaMoxi, Dance
  • Voorhees, Jessica. Digging Deep – Jean-Luc Houle, Anthropology
  • Lucas, Kaley. Black Mountain
  • Edwards, Aly. Roots of Stigma – McKenna Vierstra, Jordan Frodge, Max Williams, Robin Farrell
  • Eastham, Lillie. Grab ‘Em by the Ballot – Time’s Up Movement
  • McCarthy, Hannah. Flesh Memories
  • Barritt, Brooklyn. Making a Place at the Table – Dungeons & Dragons
  • Gary, Summer. For Adoption: Unwanted Mutt
  • Waters, Adrianna. For the Love of Creation – Art …


Ua66/5 2018 Newsletter, Wku Agriculture Jan 2018

Ua66/5 2018 Newsletter, Wku Agriculture

WKU Archives Records

Newsletter created by and about WKU Agriculture.


Ua12/2/2 2016 Talisman - Identity, Wku Student Affairs Oct 2016

Ua12/2/2 2016 Talisman - Identity, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

2016 Fall Talisman.

  • Street Style
  • Home Sweet Home – Nashville, McKee, Bowling Green
  • Doyel, Rachael. Happy Gas – Theatre & Dance
  • Robb, Hayley. Stick & Poke – Tattoos
  • Martin, Lindsey. Self-Made – Dexter Banks, Tattoos
  • Sullivan, Abbey. Cover-Up – Tattoos
  • Pettway, Shantel. Natural Roots – African American Hair
  • Voorhees, Jessica. Living Laboratory – Benjamin Benton, WKU Farm
  • Perry, Natalie. Frog in a Water Well – Keunsik Junk aka Brody
  • Hormell, David. I Wanted to Touch Lightning
  • Good, Hannah. Coffee Talks
  • Reyes, Taylor. Ice Cold – Alpha Phi Alpha
  • Games, Ann. Working the Desk
  • Voorhees, Jessica. Killer Queen – Lane French, …


Ua12/2/1 Healthy Living Guide, Wku Student Affairs Sep 2016

Ua12/2/1 Healthy Living Guide, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

Special magazine published by the College Heights Herald.

  • Collins, Emma. Six Ways to Learn Healthy Eating in Your Dorm
  • Austin, Emma. Preston Health & Activities Center Accommodates Users of Varied Abilities
  • Henderson, Andrew. If Five Campus Restaurants Had Personality Types
  • Burgess, Kelly. How to Make a Light & Fresh Quinoa Fruit Salad
  • Carlson, Kylie. New Boxing Gym Swings into Bowling Green – BGKY Boxing
  • Adams, Julia. Students Open Discussion on Mental Health
  • Healthier Eating with a Meal Plan
  • Kast, Monica. Gluten & Allergy Free Station to Open in Fresh – Dining Services
  • Sims, Adam. Students Develop Personal Workout Routines
  • Cole, …


Ua12/2/1 Dining Guide, Wku Student Affairs Feb 2016

Ua12/2/1 Dining Guide, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

Special dining guide edition of the College Heights Herald.

  • Moore, Elisabeth. Students Share Opinions on New Restaurants – Topper Grill & Pub, Chili’s
  • Henderson, Andrew. Brunch: The Second Official Meal of the Day
  • Pettway, Shantel. 6 Restaurants in Bowling Green You Don’t Want to Miss
  • Turner, Justin. Tomatoes for Toppers – Sustainability, Agriculture
  • Moore, Mollie. Con Con’s: The Best Diner in Kentucky
  • Reecer, John. A Day in the Life of a Sports-minded Diet
  • Carter, Brandon & Katherine Sproles. Top Worst Places to Take Your Date to Dinner
  • Gilliland, Justin. Downing Student Union Food Court Options


Ua12/2/1 Healthy Living Guide, Wku Student Affairs Sep 2015

Ua12/2/1 Healthy Living Guide, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

Special healthy living edition of the College Heights Herald.

  • Moore, Brittiny. Sustainability Committee to Create a Healthier Campus Environment
  • Matthews, Carly. WKU Addresses Food Waste in Beneficial Methods – Sustainability, Dining Services
  • Sullivan, Tommy. Students Explore Different Ways to Get Up the Hill
  • Mayo, Marcel. Students on SNAP: Hilltoppers Offer Insight Into Healthy Diet On a Budget – Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
  • Davis, Sydney. Group X Classes Offer a Nontraditional Workout – Physical Fitness
  • Pettway, Shantel. Popular Versus Unpopular Foods on Campus – Dining Services, Restaurants
  • Moore, Mollie. Where to Find the Best Vegan Food on Campus – Dining Services, …


Ua12/2/2 2015 Talisman: Resurgence, Wku Student Affairs Jan 2015

Ua12/2/2 2015 Talisman: Resurgence, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

2015 Talisman yearbook.

  • Osborne Sam. Into the Woods – Big To-Do Music & Arts Festival
  • Spalding, Shelley. The Outliers – Greeks
  • Badjie, Haddy. The Right to Live – Racism
  • Gibson, Helen. Net Worth – Soccer
  • Greer, John. Sustaining Seasons – Sustainability
  • Wegert, Sally. Bloom – Eva Ross
  • Cislo, Everett. Harvest – Hemp
  • Kolb, William. Preserve – John All
  • Voorhees, Jessica. Making Strides – Track & Field
  • Greer, John. The Science Guy – Bill Nye
  • Cole, Tanner. Lip Service – Rocky Horror Picture Show
  • Belknap, Abby. Race to the Senate
  • Gibson, Helen. Game of Loans – Student Financial Aid
  • Belknap, Abby. …


Ua94/6/1 Student / Alumni Personal Papers Western Kentucky University Small Collections, Wku Archives Jan 2009

Ua94/6/1 Student / Alumni Personal Papers Western Kentucky University Small Collections, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Small collections of personal papers and oral histories relating to the Western Kentucky University.


Ua37/2 Faculty Personal Papers Small Collections, Wku Archives Jan 2008

Ua37/2 Faculty Personal Papers Small Collections, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Small donations from individual faculty and staff members. These are generally one or two items housed in a single folder. Papers range from gradebooks and syllabi to funeral cards and obituaries. The existing records are arranged in alphabetical order by donor surname. Future donations will be arranged in the order in which they are received.


Ua1c6 Events Photos, Wku Archives Jan 2008

Ua1c6 Events Photos, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Images of events not otherwise categorized.

  1. Demonstrations & Protests
  2. Commencement
  3. Homecoming
  4. Banquets / Dinners
  5. Conferences / Workshops
  6. Dedications
  7. Entertainment
  8. Exhibits

Includes images of College High and Training School events.


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 83, No. 17, Wku Student Affairs Oct 2007

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 83, No. 17, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

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


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 83, No. 5, Wku Student Affairs Sep 2007

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 83, No. 5, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

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


Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 83, No. 2, Wku Student Affairs Aug 2007

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 83, No. 2, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

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


Ua1f Wku Archives Vertical File - White Squirrels, Wku Archives Jan 2007

Ua1f Wku Archives Vertical File - White Squirrels, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Records

Articles regarding the white squirrels that live on the WKU campus.


Ua3/9/5 Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (Crep), Wku President's Office Aug 2005

Ua3/9/5 Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (Crep), Wku President's Office

WKU Archives Records

Talking points used by WKU president Gary Ransdell regarding WKU's partnering with Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program.


Ua3/9/5 Sygen Announcement, Wku President's Office Jun 2005

Ua3/9/5 Sygen Announcement, Wku President's Office

WKU Archives Records

Program and talking points used by WKU president Gary Ransdell when announcing $2.5 million gift from Sygen and the creation of the Sygen Chair in Biotechnology.


Ua1b1/7 Complex For Engineering & Biological Sciences Dedication, Western Kentucky University Jan 2005

Ua1b1/7 Complex For Engineering & Biological Sciences Dedication, Western Kentucky University

WKU Archives Records

Program for the Complex for Engineering & Biological Sciences dedication, includes image of the building and floor plans.


Ua66/1/5 Applied Research & Technology Program Newsletter, Issue 2, Wku Applied Research & Technology Program Oct 2003

Ua66/1/5 Applied Research & Technology Program Newsletter, Issue 2, Wku Applied Research & Technology Program

WKU Archives Records

Newsletter created by and about the Applied Research & Technology Program.


Ua66/1/5 Applied Research & Technology Program Newsletter, Issue 1, Wku Applied Research & Technology Program Sep 2003

Ua66/1/5 Applied Research & Technology Program Newsletter, Issue 1, Wku Applied Research & Technology Program

WKU Archives Records

Newsletter created by and about the Applied Research & Technology Program.


Ua1b1/7 Groundbreaking For Complex For Engineering & Biological Sciences, Wku Office Of Event Planning Aug 2002

Ua1b1/7 Groundbreaking For Complex For Engineering & Biological Sciences, Wku Office Of Event Planning

WKU Archives Records

Program for the Complex for Engineering & Biological Science groundbreaking ceremony.


Ua1b1/7 Groundbreaking Complex For Engineering & Biological Sciences, Western Kentucky University Aug 2002

Ua1b1/7 Groundbreaking Complex For Engineering & Biological Sciences, Western Kentucky University

WKU Archives Records

Invitation to the Complex for Engineering & Biological Sciences groundbreaking.


Ua3/9/5 4th Annual Biodiversity Conference, Wku President's Office Apr 2002

Ua3/9/5 4th Annual Biodiversity Conference, Wku President's Office

WKU Archives Records

Remarks made by WKU president Gary Ransdell at the 4th annual Biodiversity Conference.


Ua11/1 On Campus, Vol. 9, No. 3, Wku University Relations Apr 1999

Ua11/1 On Campus, Vol. 9, No. 3, Wku University Relations

WKU Archives Records

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:

  • Kindred, Teresa. WKU Produces Agri-Leaders - WKU Agriculture
  • Demonstrating Her Commitment to Her Alma Mater -Mary Nixon
  • Gift Forms Partnership with WKU - Firstar Corporation
  • April 16, 1998: When All Hail Broke Loose
  • Your Oral Health and Over All Health - WKU Dental Hygiene
  • Miller, Mary. A Message from Your Faculty Regent
  • Honored for Lifetime Achievement - Tom Baldwin
  • College Heights Herald Wins …