Who cares about humanity? – Another great conversation (to be continued)
Yesterday evening we enjoyed another great conversation at the 2nd Honors Salon. Sam McFarland expertly introduced the topic and the conversation was lively and wide-ranging, revolving around...
View ArticleTWC is still accepting apps for internships, offers online info session...
(click infographic to enlarge) TWC is the premier academic internship placement center, offering internships in virtually all disciplines! TWC is still accepting applications for summer 2013 and the...
View ArticleThe World Topper Study Abroad Scholarship Deadline is tomorrow, Fri, March 8!
The World Topper Scholarship was created to help defray the costs associated with studying abroad and is available to all WKU students studying abroad on approved programs. Scholarships range from...
View ArticleThoughts on Pop: Spreadable Media & The Fate of the Teacher in Popular Culture
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View ArticleStudent Research in Spotlight during Reach Week, March 18-23
WKU will celebrate student research and creativity March 18-23 during REACH (Research Experiences and Creative Heights) Week. The week includes lectures, research showcases and the 43rd annual Student...
View ArticleApply for internships with the WKU ALIVE Center for Community Partnerships by...
The ALIVE Center currently has 2 paid positions and 4 unpaid positions available. These are great opportunities to gain valuable experience, hone your skills, make a difference, and network!
View ArticlePotter College Internationalization Symposium
Friday, March 22, 2013 8.30 – 9.45am: Plenary Session, FAC Recital Hall Dare Norman, Chinese Flagship Program Jordan Campbell, Experiencing Ghana Catherine Montano, Imagewest Abroad! 10 – 11.15am: New...
View ArticleAn Avalanche is Coming: Higher Education and the Revolution Ahead
This is the title of a report that was published today by the Institute for Public Policy Research, a British think tank. Sir Michael Barber, former adviser to Tony Blair, and now chief education...
View ArticleWKU Honors Today/This Week: Early Registration, Passport, Flute Recital,...
Priority Registration: Starts Wed, Apr 10: Make an appointment today to meet with us by calling 270-745-2081: Regular appointments until & including Mon; Tue: Walk-in appointments only, 8am-3pm...
View ArticleMaking School Intellectually Stimulating & Personally Engaging
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View Article‘When outstanding becomes so easily available, average is over’
This is the concluding sentence of Tom Friedman’s summary of a recent conference hosted by MIT and Harvard on ‘Online Learning and the Future of Residential Education,’ a k a ‘How can colleges charge...
View ArticleHonors scholars to travel to Ecuador for spring break
Over Spring Break Dr. David Coffey will be traveling to Ecuador with a group of scholars, including six Honors scholars. Coffey will be teaching a twelve-day course entitled Developmental Issues in...
View Article‘Online technology’s most profound effect on education may be to make human...
This sentence in the conclusion of ‘Online learning: Campus 2.0,’ really resonated with me. This feature on how Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) transform higher education, and what kind of...
View ArticleVisualizing the MOOC debate on Twitter & globalizing higher education and...
RT @GlobalHigherEd: Visualizing the #MOOC debate/juggernaut on Twitter (8-14 March 2013) #MOOCs http://t.co/kWyKUXWQ6o Since I have been blogging a lot about MOOCs and global higher education lately,...
View ArticleBonner Scholarship
One of WKU’s newest scholarship opportunities is geared toward students with an eye toward community service. Amy Bingham has more on Bonner scholarships in this week’s View from the Hill. The...
View Article“Once more into the breach, dear friends, once more”: But This Time We Mean...
Gordon Ford College of Business Guest Lecture Professor Ian Welsh, MBA, Nottingham Business School, Vice Principal of Harlaxton College Wed, Mar 20, 1.30-2.30, Grise 439 If you are interested to study...
View ArticleHow to get a job/internship in politics & How to write your novel and get it...
On Monday, April 1, Rebecca Gale will be in town to offer two roundtable conversations to students. How to Get a Job/Internship in Politics – Tips from an Insider Rebecca Gale has spent over a decade...
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