Category Archives: Past Events

by | January 23, 2008 · 3:50 pm

One Campus-One Community-One Book Kickoff

One Book Kicked Off in WKU's Helm LibraryThe Southern Kentucky Book Fest Partnership presents “One Campus-One Community-One Book,” featuring Days of the Endless Corvette by Man Martin.

This community reading project kicking off on today, Thursday, January 24 at

  • Bowling Green Technical College at 11am
  • WKUs Helm Library, Rm 100 at 2pm (photos and video of this event are available)
  • Bowling Green Public Library on State St. at 6pm

Questions? Contact Tracy Harkins at 745-5016 or tracy.harkins@wku.edu For more information visit www.bgonebook.org.

Complementary Books will be given away at each kick-off event while supplies last.

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by | December 15, 2007 · 4:39 am

Dean’s Office Celebrates Holiday with Breakfast at Cracker Barrel

Dean's Office at Cracker Barrel BreakfastEvery year before Christmas, the Dean’s Office of WKU Libraries will have a breakfast to celebrate it. It has become a tradition. This year, they did it in the Cracker Barrel restaurant.

Photos on Flickr.

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by | December 13, 2007 · 8:30 pm

Libraries Celebrated Holiday and Awarded Faculty, Staff, and Student Assistants

Margie Helm Award recipient Sean Kinder
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On December 13, WKU Libraries held its annual Holiday party in Cambridge Market restaurant. The celebration featured a game where library employees offered their childhood pictures for their colleagues to tell who they are. Another highlight of the party was the performance by the local band named Buckcreek. The Margie Helm Award was given to its recipients. They are Sean Kinder, Associate Professor of Library Public Service (DLPS), and Lynn Niedermeier, Archives Assistant from Library Special Collection (DLSC). This is the second year student assistants received this award. They include Candace Rogers from the Dean’s Office, Becky Hawkins from DLTS, Ashley Jackson from DLPS, and Sarah Beth Salmon from DLSC.

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by | · 3:15 am

Celebration of Sheila’s Retirement

Celebration of Sheila's RetirementSheila House, Stacks Supervisor, Department of Library Public Services, Western Kentucky University, has announced her retirement after 27-year service. On December 12, 2007, the Access Unit of the Libraries led by its coordinator Dan Forrest held a party to celebrate her retirement. Dean Binder and Department Head Brian Coutts as well as other library employees came to congratulate her.

Photos on Flickr.

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by | December 5, 2007 · 10:47 am

Today @ Java City in Helm

NoizejoiOn December 5, R&B/Soul/Jazz group Noizejoi performed at Jave City in Helm Library, Western Kentucky University.

Listen to a sample of their music on MySpace.

Photos of the Event on Flickr.

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by | December 4, 2007 · 12:01 am

Kentucky Library & Museum Hosted Second Annual Christmas in Kentucky Family Event

Christmas in Kentucky Museum and LibraryThe Kentucky Library & Museum hosted its second annual Christmas in Kentucky family event on Saturday, December 1 after the Bowling Green Christmas Parade. This year’s Christmas in Kentucky included a 1950s theme in conjunction with our new Duncan Hines exhibit. Children had their pictures taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus. They also visited with Big Red, made ornaments, explored exhibits, and watched the WKU Theater Department perform International Holiday. Christmas in Kentucky was sponsored by Citizens First Bank, Ford’s Furniture, and WKU Libraries.

Photos of the event on Flickr.

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by | November 28, 2007 · 10:22 am

Rachel Carrozziere Performed @ Java City in Helm Library

Rachel CarrozzierePop/Indie/Christian Artist Rachel Carrozziere” performed at Java City in WKU’s Helm Library at noon, November 28, 2007.

To learn more about the artist, visit her MySpace.

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by | November 16, 2007 · 4:59 pm

“International Holiday” Play

globe of the worldThe Kentucky Library & Museum in partnership with the WKU Theatre Department offered school day performances of International Holiday to area school children. Written by Bowling Green native Mary Hall Surface, the 40 minute production explores Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Christmas in Mexico, and New Year’s in Japan traditions. During three performances 770 children and adults attended.

Photos at KYLM siteand Photos on Flickr.

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by | · 8:15 am

What are the origins of our Christmas Traditions?

Nancy Baird discusses Christmas traditionsProfessor Nancy Baird gave an insightful presentation of the history of Christmas traditions. Where did the Christmas tree come from? Santa’s red suit? How about the real story behind The Night before Christmas? Participants also had the opportunity to make their own Christmas ornaments.

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by | · 8:10 am

Promoting Christmas in Kentucky at WKU Homecoming Parade

Advertising Christmas in Kentucky during Homecoming ParadeThe Kentucky Library& Museum participated in this year’s WKU Homecoming parade by carrying a banner promoting Christmas in Kentucky on Saturday, December 1st and distributing fliers to parade goers.

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