 Thursday, April 16th, 2009 Kentucky Library & Museum 5:30-6:00 PM Reception in Civil War exhibit 6:00 PM Remarks and screening of American Drummer Boy 8:00 PM DVD signing |
Free Screening of “American Drummer Boy” Movie
Filed under Events
WKU Musicians Performed at the Patio of Jave City
Excellent weather and an appreciative crowd welcomed WKU professor Scott Stroot along with University Bookstore, book department manager, Forrest Halford and Katrina Phelps collectively known as Coyote’s Angels to the patio at Java City today.
Comments Off on WKU Musicians Performed at the Patio of Jave City
Filed under Events, Flickr Photos, Java City Concert, Past Events
Birdswim Band Rocked Java City at Helm Library
The driving alt-rock sound of Birdswim rocked Java City March 31st to the delight of those attending. Birdswim as they appeared yesterday is Nate Morguelan and Will Perkins both WKU students.
Comments Off on Birdswim Band Rocked Java City at Helm Library
Filed under Events, Flickr Photos, Java City Concert, Past Events
Murder at the Museum
On April 24, the Kentucky Library & Museum will be the scene of a murder mystery party and auction to benefit VSA Arts of Kentucky. The mayhem begins at 6:00 p.m. Can you solve the crime?
More information.
Filed under General
75th Anniversary Celebration of the WKU Federal Depository Library Program
A crowd of 80 administrators, faculty, students and community members met in Helm Library Room 100 to celebrate WKU’s 75th Anniversary of the Federal Depository Library Program. Dr. Mike Binder, Dean of University Libraries, welcomed the group and gave a brief history. Provost Dr. Barbara Burch introduced US Congressman Brett Guthrie who gave brief remarks regarding the importance of our US Government collection. Rosemary Meszaros, the Depository Librarian, thanked committee members and turned the talk over to Dr. Edward Yager from the Political Science Department. Tours of the Depository and Refreshments were offered upon the conclusion of the program.
Photo Album | Podcast | Audio | Movie Clip
Filed under Events, Flickr Photos, General, Past Events, Podcasts, YouTube Videos
Screening of Civil War Movie at Kentucky Library & Museum
Come join us on Thursday, April 16 for a screening of An American Drummer Boy, the third feature film written and directed by Dorian Walker of Bowling Green, Kentucky. This independent film is the story of a young boy’s journey to manhood. Based on a compilation of true Civil War stories, the movie blends adventure, emotion, humor and real-life drama.
For more information, call 270-745-2592.
5:30-6:00 Reception
6:00 p.m. Director’s remarks and screening
8:00 p.m. – DVD signing
Comments Off on Screening of Civil War Movie at Kentucky Library & Museum
Filed under General
Jimmie and Wes Performed at Java City
The Buchanans, poet Jimmie and guitarist Wes, from Glasgow, Kentucky performed their own original musical visions for the crowd at Java City today.
Comments Off on Jimmie and Wes Performed at Java City
Filed under Events, Flickr Photos, Java City Concert, Past Events
Spring Break Artists
2009 Spring Break Day Campers enjoyed a variety of art activities, including painting with acrylic and watercolors, block printing, foam core sculpture, collage and more. As part of camp, children toured Kentucky Museum art exhibits including Side by Side 2009 and the US Bank juried Exhibition, the largest art exhibit in the region. Campers also toured the Western Kentucky University campus to view newly installed sculpture. This year’s camp was a tremendous success.
Comments Off on Spring Break Artists
Filed under General, Past Events
Meet and Welcome Josh Hawkins, New Director of Development
Josh Hawkins graduated from Western Kentucky University in 2003 with a Bachelor of Arts in History and Social Studies (emphasis in Education). He is currently enrolled in the Master of Public Administration program at WKU and is expected to graduate in December 2009. After spending three years as a student in the Phonathon program, Josh began his career in Institutional Advancement as an office associate in the Office of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving at WKU.
In July 2004, Josh was hired as the Director of Development for the College of Education at Auburn University. His responsibilities included prospect identification, cultivation, proposal and stewardship to foster gifts of $25,000 or more. This included not only prospect research, but working with the college’s faculty, staff and alumni in researching and developing detailed giving opportunities within the college.
In August 2006, Josh returned to WKU as an Assistant Director in the Office of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving. While in that position, he was responsible for the Alumni Association Membership campaign, Faculty-Staff campaign, President’s Circle membership solicitation (gifts of $1000 or more) and seven alumni chapters throughout the region. During this time he also served as an adviser for the Alumni Leadership Scholar program.
In January 2008, Josh was hired as the Director of Development for Co-Curricular Activities at WKU. His responsibilities included the areas of Student Affairs, Campus Services, Honors College, DELO, Leadership Studies, University College and several others within the university.
In March 2009, Josh began serving as Director of Development for University Libraries and Student Affairs.