Welcome to WKU!

One of the biggest days in a child’s life is the day they move into their college residence hall for the first time.  We remember as if it were yesterday, the excitement and anticipation of driving to Bowling Green that Sunday morning.

Many hours had been spent talking, planning, organizing, shopping and packing in preparation for this new chapter in her life.  No matter how many times parents move a child to college for the first time, it is always a tremendous emotional experience.

You will soon realize that WKU will be your child’s “home away from home.”  And parents could not ask for anything more!  WKU definitely puts their students first and foremost.  This university provides a quality education, safe campus, caring administrators and it also provides students with many activities to enhance their college days.  Campus life will be a fantastic experience and it will help your child to become a mature, well-rounded young person with integrity and character. 

As parents we continue to visit the campus as often as possible.  At home we can keep in touch with campus news via the on-line College Heights Herald, and other electronic WKU communications.  This helps to keep us informed on everything happening on the “Hill.”  We are currently serving as Co-Chairs for the Parents’ Council which represents the Parents’ Association.  As members of this group, we are encouraged to share our thoughts, ideas and concerns that deal with the entire student body.  This group works closely with the WKU administration with the goal to make this the best university possible!  If we can answer any of your questions or concerns (from a parents’ perspective) please feel free to contact us and we will do our best to assist you.

Sometime today, take time to walk across this beautiful campus and feel the magic!  WKU is REALLY a place for your child to be somebody! The motto of WKU is “The Spirit Makes The Master” and that spirit is alive and well today!

Go TOPS!

Jama (‘77,’80,‘83) & Bruce Danhauer 
Morganfield, KY bdanhauer@bellsouth.net