Monday, April 22, 2024
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Read this week's showcase of news and events regarding diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. The announcements are curated from K-State Today and shared with both external and internal audiences.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Division of Communications and Marketing | April 22, 2024
News and research
College of Education Majors form ED ASTRA group to attract future teachers to rural Kansas schools
A newly formed group of K-State education majors from rural communities is encouraging students from rural areas to return home after graduation and others to consider teaching in a rural district.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Rafael Garcia | April 22, 2024
Events
Reminder: Faculty and Professional Staff Retiree Ceremony and reception
Kansas State University Faculty Senate invites you to attend the annual Faculty and Professional Staff Retiree Ceremony at 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, at the K-State Alumni Center.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Candace LaBerge | April 22, 2024
Today: Earth Day celebration in Bosco Student Plaza
Come celebrate Earth Day at Students for Environmental Action's annual celebration from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today in Bosco Student Plaza. This year will include educational activities, giveaways, bike checks, a tree planting demonstration and free lunch.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Chloe Wallace | April 22, 2024
David Ochner to present senior organ recital
David Ochner, organist of K-State’s commencement ceremonies for the last two years, will present his senior organ recital at 3:15 p.m. on April 27 at First Presbyterian Church in Manhattan. The recital is free and open to the public.
Read full announcement | Submitted by David Ochner | April 22, 2024
Mathematics of musics to be featured at online Art and Math Seminar
Xavier Gràcia from the Technical University of Catalonia, Spain, will present "Musical scales, a never-ending story" at the online Art and Math Seminar at noon on April 25. Registration is required.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Natalia Rozhkovskaya | April 22, 2024
Aaron Teator to present Chemistry Seminar
Aaron Teator, University of Kansas, will present "A functional materials platform based on amide activation" as part of the Chemistry Seminar Series at 1:05 p.m. on Thursday, April 25, in Room 4 of King Hall.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Patricia Calvo | April 22, 2024
Pre-professional pop-up advising April 24
The Pre-Professional Advising center will be adding an additional pop-up advising event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, in Calvin Hall.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Totty Norwood | April 22, 2024
Fulbright program director to engage with faculty, scholars and students on April 25
Julie Taylor, Fulbright director of academic relations, is coming to K-State to increase awareness and engagement of the Fulbright program. Attend a presentation and information sessions on Thursday, April 25.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Office of International Programs | April 22, 2024
Annual Delta Sig Dogs philanthropy event to benefit PAWS
Delta Sigma Phi will host its annual Delta Sig Dogs philanthropy event to benefit the Purple Power Animal Welfare Society, or PAWS. The event will take place from noon to 4 p.m. on April 28.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Marcus Kidd | April 22, 2024
Global Engineers to host Asian Night Market at Beach Museum of Art
The Global Engineers program in the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering is hosting the 2024 Asian Night Market at the Beach Museum of Art from 3:30-9:30 p.m. on Friday, April 26.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Grant Guggisberg | April 22, 2024
University life
Weekly global religious, spiritual and nonreligious observance information
The President's Committee on Religion, Spirituality and Nonreligious Diversity presents the global observance information for April 22-28.
Read full announcement | Submitted by David Yetter | April 22, 2024
Kudos, publications and presentations
Nonprofit leadership students earn service project grants through Hershey Heartwarming Project
Staley School nonprofit leadership students received Youth Grants for Youth Service Month and Global Youth Service Day projects, supported by the Hershey Heartwarming Project, for three Manhattan community projects, totaling $1,000.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Kim Ralston | April 22, 2024
K-State Crowned National Champion Meat Animal Evaluation Team
The K-State Meat Animal Evaluation Team won National Champion honors at the 2024 Collegiate Meat Animal Evaluation Contest hosted in Laramie, Wyoming. This is the fourth consecutive national champion title for K-State.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Angie Denton | April 22, 2024
Staley School celebrates Leaders-In-Residence
The Staley School of Leadership celebrates Carl and Mary Ice as 2024 Michael C. Holen Leaders-In-Residence. The Ices were on campus April 4-5, interacting with leadership studies students, faculty and staff.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Kim Ralston | April 22, 2024
K-State Sales Team finishes academic year with third place team award
The K-State Sales Team finished its spring competition season strong with a third-place showing in Minnesota.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Ruthie Gergeni | April 22, 2024
Policy/procedure updates
New Title IX regulations released by Office for Civil Rights, Department of Education
On April 19, the Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights released new regulations under Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any federally funded education program or activity, including K-State.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Office of Institutional Equity | April 22, 2024