WKU

The Space of 59 Years

I took a lot of pictures that I love at Bunny’s graduation, but one is more special than the rest…the one that shows the distance of time but the proximity of family between two WKU alumni.

My father-in-law graduated from Western (which at that time wasn’t even Western Kentucky University yet…it was Western Kentucky State College) 59 years ago. He is the reason Bunny chose Western, and I know how happy Bunny is to carry on that legacy. I was thrilled to be able to get a picture of their hands, with their class rings, as a momento of a very momentous occasion!

The View From the Top

We have had a very exciting few days, because Bunny graduated from Western Kentucky University with a Bachelor’s Degree in history!

The actual commencement was on Thursday night, and began with the “Topper Walk,” the students’ final walk across campus as undergraduates:

The ceremony was held on the football field, and we got really lucky with the weather…even though there had been storms around the area all day, all we ran into was a few sprinkles, and it wasn’t even hot!

I was impressed with how organized and efficient the whole process was, and I definitely shed a few tears along the way!

Following the ceremony, we stopped by the “Big Red Bash” on the South Lawn…the highlight of the event was seeing the host himself!

On the way out, we saw Cherry Hall aglow in WKU’s signature red:

We were back on campus yesterday morning for the recognition ceremony for Bunny’s college…the Potter College of Arts and Letters. This is the event where each graduate’s name is read, and they receive their (fake) diploma.

Bunny received a special honor, which was worn in the form of a medal..the Top Scholar of the College!

This was another very organized event…they clearly know what they’re doing!

After we located Bunny, we took lots and lots of pictures, staring with the traditional grad and parents photo:

And then we walked around campus, taking pictures in all of Bunny’s favorite locations, plus a few I wanted to add to the list:

Bunny loves WKU!

One last stop outside the Alumni Center, which is now Bunny’s center, too!

  • Bachelor of Arts in History
  • Tourism Minor
  • Summa Cum Laude
  • President’s List
  • James H Poteet Award for “Outstanding Potential in Teaching and Research in History”
  • History Undergraduate Research Conference Presenter
  • Richard Troutman memorial prize winner for best overall paper at HURC
  • A.M. Stickles Award for a senior history major with an outstanding record of academic achievement
  • Richard L. Troutman Award for a senior history major with an outstanding record of academic achievement
  • Top Scholar of the Potter College of Arts and Letters
  • 2025 Graduate

Mani Monday

It’s commencement week on The Hill! In honor of Bunny’s graduation, I went with the reddest mani I could manage, featuring Holo Taco “Red Licorice” with a sparkly accent nail of the foil “Favourite Sister.”

Winter on the Hill

I’ve never gotten to see Western Kentucky University snow-covered before, so it was a rare treat for me that some of the snow hung around long enough for us to see it over the weekend!

Western Wednesday–“Time and Place”–Clock and Compass Fountain

This fountain at WKU is especially cool and unique because not only does it have compass points on the ground, the shadow of the water functions as a sundial!