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Ua3/9/5 Academy Of Math & Science Dedication, Wku President's Office

WKU Administration Documents

Program and remarks used by WKU president Gary Ransdell at the Academy of Math & Science dedication ceremony.

Ua77/1 Wku Spirit, Wku Alumni Relations

WKU Administration Documents

WKU's alumni magazine. Contents:

• Ransdell, Gary. Academy of Mathematics & Science in Kentucky at Western Kentucky University
• Endowment Tops $92 Million Mark
• Donors to Hilltopper Basketball Program Recognized
• WKU Announces Assistance Program for High Need Students
• The Boulevards – Alumni Village
• Charlie Keown: A Visionary Leader
• Casagrande, Michael. Greek Life: The New Greek Village at WKU
• Cummings, Carol. A Strong Red Thread: A WKU Family Tradition – Furnish Family
• Academy of Mathematics & Science: A Gift WKU Gives the World
• The Center for Gifted Studies
• WKU Alumni Association Lifetime Members
• Business University Reunion
• Golden Anniversary Club Reunion
• 2007 Save the …

Ua77/1 Wku Spirit, Wku Alumni Relations

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WKU's alumni magazine. Contents:

• Society of 1906 – Gerald Edds
• WKU Awarded Grant to Improve Teacher Education in Math & Science
• Gift from BB&T Will Provide Leadership in the Study of Capitalism
• WKU Names Knicely Center Board Room in Honor of Ward & Ann Elliott
• Kelly Autism Program Presents Alliance Awards
• A New Century of Spirit: Campaign for Western Kentucky University
• Support for the University’s Study Abroad & International Programs
• Academic Excellence at WKU
• Endowed Professorship Helps Guide WKU to National Prominence in Astronomy – Charles McGruder
• Current Endowed Professorships
• Scholarship Recipient Katherine Smith
• World-Class Library System – University Libraries …

Ua77/1 Wku Spirit, Wku Alumni Relations

WKU Administration Documents

WKU's alumni magazine. Contents:

• Ransdell, Gary. President’s Letter
• Society of 1906 – Martha Lloyd
• WKU Announces Dorris Burchett Legacy Commitment for Business Gift is Third Largest One-Time Commitment to WKU
• Steve Eaton Makes New Commitment for Hilltopper Basketball
• Jessie Ball DuPont Fund Makes $150,000 Commitment to WKU-Housing Authority of Bowling Green Partnership
• WKU Names Clinical Education Complex’s Early Childhood Center in Honor of Long-Time Supporters – Dan Vitale
• WKU Health Services
• Former WKU Baseball Player Makes Lead Gift for New Baseball Clubhouse – Paul Orberson
• Ken McDonald Selected WKU Basketball Head Coach
• Online Masters Degree in Elementary Education Beginning Fall …

Ua3/9/5 Faculty-Staff Convocation, Wku President's Office

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Speech delivered by WKU president Gary Ransdell at fall convocation. He discusses achievements, donations, athletics, WKU centennial, budget cuts, enrollment, tuition, commercialization of intellectual property, physical plant and construction.

Blessing And Sending The Church Into The World For The Sake Of The World, Using Congregational Blessings As A Missional Enterprise, Michael Harbour

Doctor of Ministry Theses and Dissertations

This thesis project equipped the elders to function as a community of men called and authorized by God to bless and send his people into the world for the sake of the world. They were equipped through seven sessions of theological reflection on Scripture and reflection on narratives of those who have offered pastoral blessings. The sessions also included an examination of templates and the opportunity to practice writing and speaking blessings. The elders have been speaking a shepherd’s blessing as the last liturgical act of the Sunday assembly. In this project, missional and textual focus was given to the …

Ua3/9/5 House & Senate Budget Subcommittees, Wku President's Office

WKU Administration Documents

Card of talking points used by WKU president Gary Ransdell while lobbying state legislators to increase WKU's budget.

Ua3/9/5 Budget Remarks, Wku President's Office

WKU Administration Documents

Remarks delivered by WKU president Gary Ransdell regarding the budget process in 2006. It includes a list of critical needs for 2006 to 2008.

Ua3/9/5 Legislative Priorities, Wku President's Office

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Legislative priorities talking points card used by WKU president Gary Ransdell when meeting with state legislators in 2006.

Ua77/1 Wku Spirit, Wku Alumni Relations

WKU Administration Documents

WKU alumni magazine. Contents:

• Society of 1906 Honor Roll
• Wilkerson, Martha. Thank You Gretchen Niva!
• Special Needs Trust Commits $750,000 for Clinical Education Complex
• 2 WKU Students Win Hearst National Championship – Will DeShazer, Brenna Gallegos
• WKU Regents Approve Move to Division I-A Football
• McDaniel, Sue. A Century of Academics
• A Quarter of a Century for the Center for Gifted Studies
• 100 Hours of Life on the Hill, September 6-10, 2006
• Newton, Tommy. A Century of Campus Planning
• A Century of Gifts: 100 Gifts WKU Gave the World
• Centennial Timeline
• One Century, One Vision – Henry Cherry, Gary Ransdell
• Adventures …

Ua3/9/5 Faculty-Staff Convocation, Wku President's Office

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Speech delivered by WKU president Gary Ransdell at fall convocation. He discusses achievements, growth, curriculum, cooperation, WKU spirit, international study programs and optimism.

Ua3/9/5 Special Unveiling Of Granite Panels On The Guthrie Bell Tower, Wku President's Office

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Program and talking points used by WKU president Gary Ransdell at the unveiling of the granite panels on the Guthrie Bell Tower honoring WKU servicemen and veterans.

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

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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

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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.

Ua3/9/5 Wku Owensboro Campus Ribbon Cutting, Wku President's Office

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Talking points used by WKU president Gary Ransdell at WKU Owensboro ribbon cutting.

Ua3/9/5 Dedication Complex For Engineering & Biological Sciences, Wku President's Office

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Talking points used by WKU president Gary Ransdell at the dedication of the Complex for Engineering & Biological Sciences.

Living Waters: An Invitation To Contemplative Spirituality For The Quail Springs Church Of Christ, Wyatt E. Fenno

Doctor of Ministry Theses and Dissertations

This project addressed an acknowledged need for ministry action to promote and facilitate communal spiritual formation in the present and future life of the Quail Springs Church of Christ. The focus of the project was to present a model of contemplative spirituality determined to be accessible to the ministry context at Quail Springs. In addressing the problem of community fragmentation at Quail Springs, this model was offered as a means of grace to deepen faith and strengthen relationships in church life at Quail Springs. A pilot group of six women and six men served as the working group for this …

Ua3/9/5 Mass Media & Technology Hall Dedication, Wku President's Office

WKU Administration Documents

Program and notes used by WKU president Gary Ransdell at the Mass Media & Technology Hall dedication ceremony.

Ua3/9/5 Hall Of Distinguished Alumni Luncheon, Wku President's Office

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Program and notes used by WKU president Gary Ransdell at the 2004 Hall of Distinguished Alumni luncheon honoring Herman Donovan, Jerry Humble and Paul McDaniel.

Ua3/9/5 Veterans Day Rotc Ceremony, Wku President's Office

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Speech delivered by WKU president Gary Ransdell at the 2003 WKU Veterans Day ROTC ceremony.

Ua3/9/5 Two Major Announcements, Wku President's Office

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Talking points used by WKU president Gary Ransdell during press conference announcing William McCormack endowed professorships in Ogden College and the success of the Investing in the Spirit capital campaign.

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

WKU Administration Documents

Speech delivered by WKU president Gary Ransdell at fall convocation. He discusses the Challenging the Spirit strategic plan, achievements, diversity, affirmative action, accessibility, accreditation and WKU's centennial.

Ua3/9/5 A Spirit Of Celebration, Wku President's Office

WKU Administration Documents

Program and remarks used by WKU president Gary Ransdell at the 2003 recognition dinner for honorary doctorate recipients and university programs.

Ua3/9/5 How 'Bout Those Toppers!, Wku President's Office

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Speech made by WKU president Gary Ransdell at the I-AA NCAA football celebration in Diddle Arena.

Ua3/9/5 Achievements Of Distinction 2002-2003, Wku President's Office

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Booklet outlining national academic recognition of WKU students and notable achievements of WKU faculty and academic programs.

Ua3/9/5 Special Announcement - Kelly Autism Project, Wku President's Office

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Speech delivered by WKU president Gary Ransdell announcing the beginning of the Kelly Autism Project at Western Kentucky University.

Ua3/9/5 Dr. John D. Minton Hall Dedication, Wku President's Office

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Speech delivered by WKU president Gary Ransdell at the Minton Hall dedication.

Ua3/9/5 Commemoration Ceremony Of September 11, Wku President's Office

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Speech delivered by WKU president Gary Ransdell at the commemoration of September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington, DC.

Ua3/9/5 Faculty-Staff Convocation, Wku President's Office

WKU Administration Documents

Speech delivered by WKU president Gary Ransdell at fall convocation. He discusses the budget, enrollment, community college, College of Health & Human Services, faculty engagement, economic development, sponsored programs, donations, campus construction and parking.

Ua3/9/5 Sofia-Downing International Center Dedication, Wku President's Office

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Speech delivered by WKU president Gary Ransdell at the WKU Sofia-Downing International Center dedication ceremony.