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Ua12/13 Student Affairs - Sustainability, Wku Archives
Ua12/13 Student Affairs - Sustainability, Wku Archives
WKU Archives Collection Inventories
Records created by and about the Office of Sustainability.
Ua66/7/3 Ogden College Of Science & Engineering Chemistry Centers & Laboratories, Wku Archives
Ua66/7/3 Ogden College Of Science & Engineering Chemistry Centers & Laboratories, Wku Archives
WKU Archives Collection Inventories
Records created by and about Chemistry centers and laboratories.
Ua66/8/5 Ogden College Of Science & Engineering Geography & Geology Student Organizations, Wku Archives
Ua66/8/5 Ogden College Of Science & Engineering Geography & Geology Student Organizations, Wku Archives
WKU Archives Collection Inventories
Records created by and about student organizations associated with the Geography & Geology department, including the Geography & Geology Club aka Semple Geographic Society.
Icelandic Fisheries: Scenario Planning For Climate Change, Tara Sorrels
Icelandic Fisheries: Scenario Planning For Climate Change, Tara Sorrels
Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects
This study aimed to develop an understanding of how a scenario planning process could be used to assist businesses to adapt to climate change. The focus of this study was on the Icelandic fishing industry since Iceland is experiencing firsthand climate change impacts. Mitigation strategies are the main focus in climate change research, but this study focused on a possible adaptation method that requires changing management practices in order to reduce the impact of climate change on the economy. Tours of Icelandic fisheries and interviews with individuals within the Icelandic fishing industry were conducted to assess the current adaptive capacity …
2011 Schedule Of Events, Education For Sustainability Summer Institute
2011 Schedule Of Events, Education For Sustainability Summer Institute
Education for Sustainability Summer Institute
The WKU College of Education and Behavioral Sciences and Center for Environmental Education and Sustainability hosted the first Education for Sustainability Summer Institute (EFSSI 2011) for Kentucky and the region on July 21-22, 2011. Participants learned about model programs, practical strategies, and resources for integrating sustainability into classes, schools, and districts. This event is the first of its kind in Kentucky and the region. It is being hosted by the WKU College of Education and Behavioral Sciences and WKU Center for Environmental Education and Sustainability.
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Farmers' Markets In Kentucky: A Geospatial, Statistical, And Cultural Analysis, Elizabeth Ann Schmitz
Farmers' Markets In Kentucky: A Geospatial, Statistical, And Cultural Analysis, Elizabeth Ann Schmitz
Masters Theses & Specialist Projects
To assess what factors are driving the exponential growth of farmers’ markets in Kentucky, geospatial and statistical analysis of a database of 121 farmers’ markets was conducted. A statewide survey of market leaders and a case study of a single farmers’ market both identified reasons for growing support of farmers’ markets in Kentucky.
Market distribution, vendor levels, and gross sales were mapped against a backdrop of county urban classification, median household income, and education levels. Kruskal-Wallace analysis was used to identify if Kentucky’s rural, micropolitan, and metropolitan markets differ significantly in terms of their age, number of vendors, and market …
Chhs June Enewsletter, Dr. John Bonaguro, Dean, Vashon S. Wells, Editor
Chhs June Enewsletter, Dr. John Bonaguro, Dean, Vashon S. Wells, Editor
College of Health & Human Services Publications
No abstract provided.
Analysis Of Fresh Water Resources At The Line Hole Well Field, San Salvador Island, The Bahamas, Scot Allan Russell Jr.
Analysis Of Fresh Water Resources At The Line Hole Well Field, San Salvador Island, The Bahamas, Scot Allan Russell Jr.
Masters Theses & Specialist Projects
A major economic constraint in the Bahamas, and other small carbonates islands world-wide, is the lack of fresh water resources. To combat these socio-economic problems on San Salvador Island I sought to gain a more detailed understanding of the extent, behavior, and controls on the island’s fresh-water lens. DC electrical resistivity tomography and time-series geochemical data are used to study the fresh water lens at the Line Hole well field. Electrical Resistivity profiles are used to image the extent of fresh water resources. Time-series geochemical data provide information on the behavior of the fresh water resources as a function of …
2010 Sustainability Report [Western Kentucky University], Wku Office Of Sustainability
2010 Sustainability Report [Western Kentucky University], Wku Office Of Sustainability
Sustainability Publications and Resources
As I reflect on the past year, I am filled with pride and hope by our progress in becoming a more sustainable WKU. The milestones are significant: completion of our first building for which we will seek LEED certification, sustainability included as a core commitment in the WKU Strategic Guide for 2010-2012 and a Resolution for Education for Sustainability adopted, the first Education for Sustainability faculty retreat, the Energy Savings Performance Contract project initiated and nearly completed, and WKU included in the Princeton Review’s Guide to 286 Green Colleges. These are but a few of the accomplishments made in 2010. …
The Study Of Variations In The Properties Of Biodiesel On Addition Of Antioxidants, Hiranmayee Kandala
The Study Of Variations In The Properties Of Biodiesel On Addition Of Antioxidants, Hiranmayee Kandala
Masters Theses & Specialist Projects
This research studies variations in biodiesel upon addition of different concentrations of antioxidant and petrodiesel additives. Oxidation onset temperature, oxidation induction time, oxidative stability, thermal stability, crystallization onset temperature and moisture retention properties of the biodiesel, with and without antioxidants have been studied. Antioxidants like BHT, BHA, PrG, Vit E and Vit C were added to the biodiesel during the study. These samples were analyzed using the PDSC, TGA, DSC and TGA-SA instrumentation.
The results of this research show an improvement in the OOT, OIT and Oxidative stability of biodiesel with the addition of antioxidants and by blending the biodiesel …
A Survey Of Drought Impacts And Mitigation Planning In Kentucky, Crystal Jane Bergman
A Survey Of Drought Impacts And Mitigation Planning In Kentucky, Crystal Jane Bergman
Masters Theses & Specialist Projects
Drought is a well-known and costly climate-related natural hazard. Unlike other climate-related natural hazards, droughts are usually long in duration and may cover a large region, the physical boundaries of areas affected by drought are sometimes arbitrary, and the impacts are sometimes difficult to identify. Climate records since 1895 show that drought has occurred periodically in Kentucky. The drought of 2007 was the most recent drought to affect Kentucky and is the primary focus of this research. The purpose of this research is to identify impacts of drought and potential vulnerabilities to various drought impact sectors in Kentucky so that …
Sustainability And Civil Engineering, Jeremy D. Rodgers
Sustainability And Civil Engineering, Jeremy D. Rodgers
Ohio Valley Regional Student Conference
No abstract provided.
The Cumberland Plateau Of Eastern Kentucky, Larry C. Simpson, Lee J. Florea
The Cumberland Plateau Of Eastern Kentucky, Larry C. Simpson, Lee J. Florea
Earth, Environmental, and Atmospheric Sciences Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
Caves And Karst Of West-Central Florida, Lee J. Florea, David A. Budd, Robert B. Brinkman
Caves And Karst Of West-Central Florida, Lee J. Florea, David A. Budd, Robert B. Brinkman
Earth, Environmental, and Atmospheric Sciences Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
The Biscayne Aquifer Of Southeastern Florida, Kevin J. Cunningham, Lee J. Florea
The Biscayne Aquifer Of Southeastern Florida, Kevin J. Cunningham, Lee J. Florea
Earth, Environmental, and Atmospheric Sciences Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
The Southeastern Coastal Plain: An Overview, Lee J. Florea, H. L. Vacher
The Southeastern Coastal Plain: An Overview, Lee J. Florea, H. L. Vacher
Earth, Environmental, and Atmospheric Sciences Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
The Economic Impact Of The Kentucky Green River Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (Crep), Lorie B. Owen
The Economic Impact Of The Kentucky Green River Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (Crep), Lorie B. Owen
Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects
This study examines the impact of the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) on fourteen Kentucky counties. The CREP program is an advancement of the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) which began nationally in 1985. The primary intention of both programs is to improve water quality and reduce soil erosion. Thus, in order to stimulate conservation efforts, farmers are given an opportunity to remove land from current production and still reap financial benefits. When CREP was introduced to Kentucky in 2002, the program provided far more lucrative incentives than the parent program. In 2007 CREP underwent an amendment process that broadened the …
Sustainability With Globalization: An Unsustainable Proposition, Daniel B. Reader
Sustainability With Globalization: An Unsustainable Proposition, Daniel B. Reader
Masters Theses & Specialist Projects
Globalization is recognized as a world-encompassing phenomenon, even as its benefits are debated. Sustainability, the capacity to maintain high standards of living through generations, is at stake. This paper examines the problems of sustainability with globalization from several perspectives. High statistical correlation between indices of globalization and environmental degradation (r2 = 0.977, p < .001) is found using multi-dimensional scaling software. The socially destabilizing, culture flattening effects of globalization are examined, and the terms ‘nationalism’ and ‘terrorism’ are defined. On the basis of its medial position among the indices of both globalization and environmental degradation, Chile is explored in a case study of the interaction. Conclusions regarding Chile’s vulnerabilities are reached, and the country’s environmental, social, and economic ‘weak spots’ are identified. The ethical positions of globalization and sustainability are considered, and the conclusion that there is very little that can be done to alter the nature of the interaction is drawn. It is suggested that globalization minimizes the prospects of success in efforts toward sustainability by maximizing vulnerabilities among sustainability’s components.
Ua3/8/1 John Robinson Professorship Report, John Riley
Ua3/8/1 John Robinson Professorship Report, John Riley
WKU Archives Records
Report of activities of Dr. John Riley as the John Robinson Professor of Science for 1993-1994 funded by the Ogden Foundation.
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.
Ua35/11 Student Honors Research Bulletin, Wku Honors Program
Ua35/11 Student Honors Research Bulletin, Wku Honors Program
WKU Archives Records
The WKU Student Honors Research Bulletin is dedicated to scholarly involvement and student research. These papers are representative of work done by students from throughout the university.
- Balyeat, Douglas. Expectations Gap: Where Were the Auditors?
- Brown, Kaye. Larry McMurtry: Saddle Up or Leave the Old West Behind
- Fridy, Geraldine. Stephen Crane's Maggie. Another Example of Patriarchal Misogyny?
- Hazelwood, Shirley and Kay Redfern. Effectiveness of Psychosocial rehabilitation Programs: Do They Make a Difference in the Re-hospitalization of the Mentally Ill?
- Johnson, Sean. Effects of Time-out as a Procedure to Decrease Maladaptive Behavior
- Leibering, Elisa, Michelle Nye and LauraLee Wilson. Euthanasia: Legal, …
Oil In Bowling Green: A Lost Chapter In Wku's History, Jonathan Jeffrey
Oil In Bowling Green: A Lost Chapter In Wku's History, Jonathan Jeffrey
SCL Faculty and Staff Publications
Bowling Green became the center of a five-county oil boom in the late-1910s. Two men working on construction of Western Kentucky University’s Potter Hall were determined to not be left out of the action. Architect William J. Bray and contractor Walter Brashear formed a syndicate to lease local land for oil exploration. In August 1920, WKU’s Board of Regents granted their company, The Great Arch Oil Company, exclusive rights to drill on the school’s farm. The majority of the company’s investors were school faculty and staff. Of the three wells drilled, only one showed promise and it was soon abandoned …
Factors Affecting Wood Fuel Consumption And Environmental Impacts In Warren County, Kentucky, Barry Vann
Factors Affecting Wood Fuel Consumption And Environmental Impacts In Warren County, Kentucky, Barry Vann
Masters Theses & Specialist Projects
The purpose of this research is to identify factors that contribute to wood fuel consumption as a space heating source and estimate a county-wide proportion for wood fuel consuming households. In addition, environmental problems associated with deforestation such as erosion and loss of wildlife habitat are delineated; moreover, air pollution resulting from wood fuel emissions are discussed.
An exhaustive literature review provided the basis for the study. Data on Warren County wood fuel consumption patterns were derived from a mail survey. Proportion estimates were tested by using a classical two-tail test of hypothesis. Subsequently, factors were identified and used in …
Physical Properties Of Tar Sand Tailings That Influence Their Ability To Sustain Plant Growth, Timothy Cole
Physical Properties Of Tar Sand Tailings That Influence Their Ability To Sustain Plant Growth, Timothy Cole
Masters Theses & Specialist Projects
The mining of bituminous sandstone rock for the purpose of extracting bitumen has created a need for reclamation. One such mine is located in northern Logan County. Their mining operation involves removing large sections of sandstone, which is impregnated with bitumen, and crushing it to sand-sized material. The sand-sized material is then mixed with organic solvents which extract the bitumen. Once separated, the bitumen is stored for future refinement and the spent sand is stockpiled for later disposal.
The spent sands or waste material are referred to as tar sand tailings. These tailings have particular properties which make reclamation efforts …
Ua77/1 Western Alumnus, Vol. 45, No. 1, Wku Alumni Relations
Ua77/1 Western Alumnus, Vol. 45, No. 1, Wku Alumni Relations
WKU Archives Records
WKU alumni magazine. Features the following articles:
- Relevance - Western Environmental Programs
- The Environmental Sciences & Technology Building
- Snodgrass, Jim. Environmental Education
- Hurst, Teri. Carpooling - The Energy Saver
- Henderson, Ray. A Piece of the Rock - Football
- Mud, Rice and Camellias
- Conlin, Bill. Hilltoppers Classy Club - Football
- Feix, Jimmy. Western Pays Its Tribute to This Dear & Gentle Man - Nick Denes
- Bruce, Don. Teacher of the Year - Paula Morgan
- Ward, Robert. Letters from Ireland
- Conway, Sheila. A Dream Come True - Randy Yeager
- Remember When? - Faculty Photograph
- Governor Julian Carroll Honors Dr. L.Y. Lancaster for …
Ua37/23 Whas Broadcast No. 75, Whas, Western Kentucky University, Earl Moore
Ua37/23 Whas Broadcast No. 75, Whas, Western Kentucky University, Earl Moore
WKU Archives Records
Script for weekly WKU broadcast on WHAS radio. This show included Earl Moore, Ellen Jeffries, Judson Griffin, Mary Marks and Merle Lamon discussing conservation of natural resources.