Bowling Green, KY, October 13, 2025
News Summary
Public relations students from Western Kentucky University are crafting community initiatives to support local nonprofits through various promotional campaigns and events. This hands-on learning approach enhances their practical experience while benefiting organizations such as the Warren County Public Library, WKU Film, and the WKU Office of Sustainability. Notable upcoming events include fundraising nights, a tabling event for Life’s Better Together, and sustainability initiatives, all aimed at raising awareness and funds for vital community services.
Bowling Green – Public relations students from Western Kentucky University (WKU) are launching community initiatives to support local nonprofits through various promotional campaigns and events as part of their capstone project. These initiatives allow students to gain practical experience in public relations, moving away from traditional examinations to hands-on learning.
The initiatives will support three local nonprofits: the Warren County Public Library, WKU Film, and the WKU Office of Sustainability. Various events and campaigns will be implemented over the next couple of months, with students working collaboratively to generate awareness and raise funds for these organizations.
One notable event is scheduled for March 4 at BG Skate from 5 to 9 p.m. A portion of the proceeds, specifically 25%, will benefit Good Deeds KY, a nonprofit that provides assistance to the unhoused and veterans in need. Additionally, Good Deeds KY is setting up fundraising nights at Blaze Pizza and other local restaurants as part of their continuous effort to support vulnerable populations.
Another team is focusing on Life’s Better Together, a nonprofit that helps families facing financial hardship due to medical crises. This group will promote Life’s Better Together’s monthly 25on25 donation initiative through a tabling event on February 18, taking place at the Downing Student Union at 1:30 p.m.
A separate team is partnering with the Bowling Green/Warren County Humane Society to raise awareness about the importance of spaying and neutering pets. This will coincide with World Spay and Neuter Day on February 25, alongside a tabling event during which the humane society will offer reduced-price spaying and neutering services for pets under 80 lbs for $25, funded by the BISSELL Pet Foundation.
Additionally, two students plan to highlight the services of the Warren County Public Library by establishing a community reading group called “Big Red Reads.” This initiative aims to create space for book discussions and community connections, with potential meetings proposed for February 19 and March 12.
Two other students are promoting WKU’s 30th Film Festival, which has opened submissions to high school filmmakers. They plan to create video advertisements and conduct a workshop at a local high school to engage potential filmmakers.
On February 12, there will be a tabling event focused on waste management at Centennial Mall from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This initiative is a collaboration with the WKU Office of Sustainability, where students will repurpose donated t-shirts into tote bags that will be distributed at the event. They will also promote sustainability education through QR codes linking to WKU’s sustainability Instagram page.
The initiatives crafted by these public relations students not only provide vital support to local nonprofits but also create opportunities for students to develop and hone their public relations skills in a meaningful way. Through these efforts, WKU students aim to foster emotional and social connections within the campus and the wider Bowling Green community.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the WKU public relations students doing to support local nonprofits?
The WKU public relations students are implementing promotional campaigns and events to support three local nonprofits: Warren County Public Library, WKU Film, and the WKU Office of Sustainability.
What event is being organized by one of the teams, and when will it take place?
One team is organizing an event on March 4 at BG Skate from 5 to 9 p.m., with 25% of proceeds benefitting Good Deeds KY, which aids the unhoused and veterans in need.
What other fundraising efforts are being organized for Good Deeds KY?
The Good Deeds KY group is also setting up fundraising nights at Blaze Pizza and other restaurants.
What initiative is associated with Life’s Better Together?
Another team is focusing on Life’s Better Together, a nonprofit aiding families facing financial hardship due to medical crises, promoting its monthly 25on25 donation initiative. A tabling event is scheduled on Feb. 18 at the Downing Student Union at 1:30 p.m.
What is the purpose of the “Big Red Reads” community reading group?
The “Big Red Reads” group aims to create a space for book discussions and community connection, with potential first meetings on Feb. 19 and March 12.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Community Initiatives | Support local nonprofits through promotional campaigns and events. |
| Scheduled Event | Event on March 4 at BG Skate, 25% proceeds to Good Deeds KY. |
| Life’s Better Together | Monthly 25on25 donation initiative; tabling event on Feb. 18. |
| Big Red Reads | Community reading group meetings on Feb. 19 and March 12. |
| WKU’s 30th Film Festival | Submissions open for high school filmmakers; workshops conducted. |
| Sustainability Event | Waste management tabling event on Feb. 12; tote bags made from T-shirts. |
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