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February 2011, Issue 24

Published: 01/28/2011

Support the Red...Save some Green!

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When you donate to WKU's Parents' Association, you support the Red. Every dollar contributed goes to better student life on the Hill.

A $50 donation will save you some Green! For each $50 you contribute, you will receive a Parents' Association Value-Added Card good for discounts at local businesses.

The best part is that you don't have to be a parent of a WKU student to join the Parents' Association...

Board of Regents OKs new programs

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The WKU Board of Regents approved several new degree programs, including a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) at the Board meeting on January 21st.

The approval of the DNP was necessary in order to forward an application to the Kentucky Board of Nursing, according to Dr. Mary Bennett, director of the School of Nursing. She said the American Association of Colleges of Nursing has identified the DNP as the preferred preparation for specialty nursing practice by 2015...

How to Land an Internship

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Internships during college provide class credit and valuable experience that can bulk up your student's resume and land him a job after he graduates. Students who have taken a few classes in their field of interest - especially sophomores and juniors - should start looking for summer or semester internships, and parents can help guide them with the following tips:

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