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Saturday, November 3, 2012
Football: Oklahoma State. 7 p.m., Bill Snyder Family Stadium.
CrossFit Free Intro Workout. 10 a.m., Room 4, Natatorium. Try out a free CrossFit Intro workout scaled for beginners and learn more about high intensity exercise and its benefits. All fitness levels are welcome. Free intro workouts will be offered every Saturday during the Fall semester. Sponsored by Department of Kinesiology.
International Games Day. 2 to 4 p.m., Hemisphere Room, Hale Library. Video games, board games, free snacks and door prizes from our sponsors Game Hounds and Best Buy. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the K-State Libraries, Manhattan Public Library, and more.
Film: The Bourne Legacy. 7 & 9:45 p.m., Forum Hall, K-State Student Union. Admission $3. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.
Exhibition: Forces: The Shaping of Manhattan, Fort Riley and Kansas State University. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., September 7, 2012 through January 13, 2013, Flint Hills Discovery Center, 315 South 3rd Street. An exhibition that will follow ideas, events and issues that have influenced the military post, a town and a college from about 1863 to World War I. Sponsored by the College of Human Ecology, K-State Libraries, and more.
MFA Thesis Exhibition: Navigating Culture by Ting Wang. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., October 29 - November 9, Mark A. Chapman Gallery, ground floor Willard Hall. There will be a reception for Wang on Friday, November 2 from 5 to 7 p.m., in the gallery. Free and open to the public. Part of the Department of Art MFA Thesis Exhibitions for the 2012 Fall Season.
Exhibit: Privacy from Prying Eyes: Jali as an Architectural Intervention. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., November 1-15, William T. Kemper Art Gallery, K-State Student Union. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.
Workshop: Wood Kiln Building by Ted Neal, Ceramicist. 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., 3171 Tuttle Creek Boulevard. Ted Neal, nationally recognized ceramicist, will present a workshop on Wood Kiln Building. Free and open to the public. Part of the Department of Art Visiting Artists Series for the 2012-2013 Season.
Exhibition: Goodnight Moon: Selections from the Permanent Collection. June 5 through December 23, Beach Museum of Art. From starlit staircases and moon glow to glowing sparklers and carnival lights, this exhibition explores the many facets of night. For museum hours and exhibit details, see the website.
Exhibition: Konza: Sculpture by John Powers. July 9, 2012 through May 31, 2013, Beach Museum of Art. Konza is a large kinetic sculpture inspired by the natural beauty and movement of the nearby Konza prairie, and is the newest addition to the Beach Museum of Art's permanent collection. For museum hours and exhibit details, see the website.
Exhibit: Inadvertent Arson: Paintings and Drawings by Patrick Duegaw. October 5, 2012 through January 13, 2013 Beach Museum of Art. Patrick Duegaw, K-State alumnus and founding member of Wichita's Fisch Haus artist cooperative, presents the latest installment of his ongoing "Painted Theater Project." Conceived as a theatrical performance, Duegaw's "Inadvertent Arson" incorporates painted portraits, props, and sets as surrogates for living actors, three-dimensional objects, and a stage. Action is implied instead of performed, and a dialogue appears in the form of artist-generated text that accompanies each portrait.
Enrollment for Spring 2013 Term.
Sunday, November 4, 2012
Men's Basketball: K-State vs. Emporia State. 1 p.m., Bramlage Coliseum.
Wildcat Writing and Research Consultations. 6 to 9 p.m., 2nd floor, Hale Library. Writing Center tutors will offer free help with papers for all classes. Sponsored by the Writing Center Tutors and the K-State Librarians.
Film: The Bourne Legacy. 8 p.m., Forum Hall, K-State Student Union. Admission $3. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.
Exhibition: Forces: The Shaping of Manhattan, Fort Riley and Kansas State University. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., September 7, 2012 through January 13, 2013, Flint Hills Discovery Center, 315 South 3rd Street. An exhibition that will follow ideas, events and issues that have influenced the military post, a town and a college from about 1863 to World War I. Sponsored by the College of Human Ecology, K-State Libraries, and more.
MFA Thesis Exhibition: Navigating Culture by Ting Wang. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., October 29 - November 9, Mark A. Chapman Gallery, ground floor Willard Hall. There will be a reception for Wang on Friday, November 2 from 5 to 7 p.m., in the gallery. Free and open to the public. Part of the Department of Art MFA Thesis Exhibitions for the 2012 Fall Season.
Exhibit: Privacy from Prying Eyes: Jali as an Architectural Intervention. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., November 1-15, William T. Kemper Art Gallery, K-State Student Union. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.
Workshop: Wood Kiln Building by Ted Neal, Ceramicist. 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., 3171 Tuttle Creek Boulevard. Ted Neal, nationally recognized ceramicist, will present a workshop on Wood Kiln Building. Free and open to the public. Part of the Department of Art Visiting Artists Series for the 2012-2013 Season.
University Ensemble: KSU Marching Band. 3 to 4 p.m., Ahearn Field House. Catch the music of the Kansas State University Marching Band's halftime performances this football season at the band's annual concert. The performance will include "American Bandstand," "Twist and Shout," "Sweet Caroline," "Climb Every Mountain" and "Stars and Stripes Forever." Frank Tracz and Don Linn, Directors. The event is free and open to the public; however, a dollar donation will be asked at the door. Sponsored by the Department of Music.
Exhibition: Goodnight Moon: Selections from the Permanent Collection. June 5 through December 23, Beach Museum of Art. From starlit staircases and moon glow to glowing sparklers and carnival lights, this exhibition explores the many facets of night. For museum hours and exhibit details, see the website.
Exhibition: Konza: Sculpture by John Powers. July 9, 2012 through May 31, 2013, Beach Museum of Art. Konza is a large kinetic sculpture inspired by the natural beauty and movement of the nearby Konza prairie, and is the newest addition to the Beach Museum of Art's permanent collection. For museum hours and exhibit details, see the website.
Exhibit: Inadvertent Arson: Paintings and Drawings by Patrick Duegaw. October 5, 2012 through January 13, 2013 Beach Museum of Art. Patrick Duegaw, K-State alumnus and founding member of Wichita's Fisch Haus artist cooperative, presents the latest installment of his ongoing "Painted Theater Project." Conceived as a theatrical performance, Duegaw's "Inadvertent Arson" incorporates painted portraits, props, and sets as surrogates for living actors, three-dimensional objects, and a stage. Action is implied instead of performed, and a dialogue appears in the form of artist-generated text that accompanies each portrait.
WEEK 12.
77th calendar day.
Enrollment for Spring 2013 Term.
Monday, November 5, 2012
Women's Basketball: K-State vs. Washburn. 7 p.m., Bramlage Coliseum.
National Distance Learning Week. November 5-9, Online. National Distance Learning Week is celebrated with online and on-campus activities for distance education students and faculty teaching online courses. Visit the website for specific event details. Division of Continuing Education and the United States Distance Learning Association.
Dan Upson Lecture: Dale Rodman, Kansas Secretary of Agriculture. 7 p.m., Main Ballroom, K-State Student Union. Secretary Rodman will address pertinent issues surrounding the recent drought and how it has affected food production and the agriculture industry's challenge of feeding the world. Furthermore, the impending increase in the cost of food, which affects families from all demographics, will be discussed at length. A Q&A session will follow the lecture. Free and open to the public. Part of the Food For Thought's Dr. Dan Upson Lecture Series.
Film: Nefarious: Merchant of Souls Screening. 7 p.m., Town Hall Room, Leadership Studies Building. Sex slavery is a heart breaking issue of our generation, but unfortunately many people do not know about the horrors of this issue. This documentary takes the audience through the realities of the sex trafficking industry all over the world. There will be people from the organization that created the film to talk afterwards about how to get involved with fighting sex trafficking and putting an end to this modern day slavery. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.
Exhibition: Forces: The Shaping of Manhattan, Fort Riley and Kansas State University. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., September 7, 2012 through January 13, 2013, Flint Hills Discovery Center, 315 South 3rd Street. An exhibition that will follow ideas, events and issues that have influenced the military post, a town and a college from about 1863 to World War I. Sponsored by the College of Human Ecology, K-State Libraries, and more.
MFA Thesis Exhibition: Navigating Culture by Ting Wang. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., October 29 - November 9, Mark A. Chapman Gallery, ground floor Willard Hall. There will be a reception for Wang on Friday, November 2 from 5 to 7 p.m., in the gallery. Free and open to the public. Part of the Department of Art MFA Thesis Exhibitions for the 2012 Fall Season.
Exhibit: Privacy from Prying Eyes: Jali as an Architectural Intervention. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., November 1-15, William T. Kemper Art Gallery, K-State Student Union. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.
Free Walk-In Portraits for Faculty and Staff. 10 a.m. to noon, and 1 to 3 p.m., Dole Hall. Drop in to Dole Hall for your head and shoulders sitting.
Regnier Lecture: Sustainable Architecture in Switzerland by Beat Kämpfen. 4 to 5 p.m., Little Theatre, K-State Student Union. Swiss architect Beat Kämpfen is internationally recognized for his work that is guided by principles of energy efficiency and sustainability and expressed in contemporary architectural language. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the College of Architecture, Planning & Design.
Campus Master Plan Update: Open Meeting. 6 to 7 p.m., K & S Ballroom, K-State Student Union. As part of K-State 2025 planning, consultants from Ayers Saint Gross will be on campus to present information about the Campus Master Plan. The same content will be presented at all four open campus meetings to allow as many people as possible the opportunity to participate. Students, faculty, staff and community members are invited and encouraged to attend these open campus meetings.
Student Recital Series: Organ Studio of David Pickering. 5:45 p.m., All Faiths Chapel. Sponsored by the Department of Music.
Exhibition: Goodnight Moon: Selections from the Permanent Collection. June 5 through December 23, Beach Museum of Art. From starlit staircases and moon glow to glowing sparklers and carnival lights, this exhibition explores the many facets of night. For museum hours and exhibit details, see the website.
Exhibition: Konza: Sculpture by John Powers. July 9, 2012 through May 31, 2013, Beach Museum of Art. Konza is a large kinetic sculpture inspired by the natural beauty and movement of the nearby Konza prairie, and is the newest addition to the Beach Museum of Art's permanent collection. For museum hours and exhibit details, see the website.
Exhibit: Inadvertent Arson: Paintings and Drawings by Patrick Duegaw. October 5, 2012 through January 13, 2013 Beach Museum of Art. Patrick Duegaw, K-State alumnus and founding member of Wichita's Fisch Haus artist cooperative, presents the latest installment of his ongoing "Painted Theater Project." Conceived as a theatrical performance, Duegaw's "Inadvertent Arson" incorporates painted portraits, props, and sets as surrogates for living actors, three-dimensional objects, and a stage. Action is implied instead of performed, and a dialogue appears in the form of artist-generated text that accompanies each portrait.
Doctoral Defense: Sharon Thielen, Curriculum and Instruction. 8:30 a.m., 137, Waters Hall. Title of Dissertation: Factors Influencing Urban Students to Major in Agriculture. Part of the Schedule for Defense of Doctoral Dissertations.
Doctoral Defense: Jason Martin, History. 11 a.m., Room 205, K-State Student Union. Title of Dissertation: Regressing Forward: Army Adaptability and Animal Power during World War II. Part of the Schedule for Defense of Doctoral Dissertations.
Enrollment for Spring 2013 Term.
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
National Distance Learning Week. November 5-9, Online. National Distance Learning Week is celebrated with online and on-campus activities for distance education students and faculty teaching online courses. Visit the website for specific event details. Division of Continuing Education and the United States Distance Learning Association.
K-State Social Club Luncheon: Basketball Update by Coach Bruce Weber. 11:30 a.m., Manhattan Country Club. Bruce Weber, K-State Men's Basketball Coach, will be the speaker at the luncheon. Reservations required by October 30. Cost is $18.50 per person. Programs are open to members of the Social Club and their guests. Membership and dinner registration forms availabe here. Sponsored by the K-State Social Club.
Election Watch Party. 7 to 11 p.m., Forum Hall & Courtyard, K-State Student Union. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.
Exhibition: Forces: The Shaping of Manhattan, Fort Riley and Kansas State University. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., September 7, 2012 through January 13, 2013, Flint Hills Discovery Center, 315 South 3rd Street. An exhibition that will follow ideas, events and issues that have influenced the military post, a town and a college from about 1863 to World War I. Sponsored by the College of Human Ecology, K-State Libraries, and more.
MFA Thesis Exhibition: Navigating Culture by Ting Wang. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., October 29 - November 9, Mark A. Chapman Gallery, ground floor Willard Hall. There will be a reception for Wang on Friday, November 2 from 5 to 7 p.m., in the gallery. Free and open to the public. Part of the Department of Art MFA Thesis Exhibitions for the 2012 Fall Season.
Exhibit: Privacy from Prying Eyes: Jali as an Architectural Intervention. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., November 1-15, William T. Kemper Art Gallery, K-State Student Union. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.
Research and the State. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., KS Ballroom, K-State Student Union. Graduate students will give poster presentations of their scholarly research that has implications for state-related issues. The top ten presenters will represent K-State at the annual Capitol Graduate Research Summit in the Spring. Free and open to the public. Hosted by the Graduate Student Council.
Esther George. 11 a.m., Forum Hall, K-State Student Union. Esther George is president and chief executive office of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City and a member of the Federal Open Market Committee. Part of the Distinguished Lecture Series and Professional Advantage Program sponsored by the College of Business Administration.
Seminar: International Collaboration in Plant Biosecurity Research and Outreach by James Stack. Noon to 1 p.m., 137 Waters Hall. Stack is a professor in the Department of Plant Pathology and the Director of the Great Plains Diagnostic Network. Bring your lunch. The room is open from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the College of Agriculture and International Ag Programs.
Campus Master Plan Update: Open Meeting. 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. & 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Sunflower Room, K-State Student Union. As part of K-State 2025 planning, consultants from Ayers Saint Gross will be on campus to present information about the Campus Master Plan. The same content will be presented at all four open campus meetings to allow as many people as possible the opportunity to participate. Students, faculty, staff and community members are invited and encouraged to attend these open campus meetings.
Faculty Artists: Konza Wind Quintet. 7:30 p.m., All Faiths Chapel. Sponsored by the Department of Music.
Exhibition: Goodnight Moon: Selections from the Permanent Collection. June 5 through December 23, Beach Museum of Art. From starlit staircases and moon glow to glowing sparklers and carnival lights, this exhibition explores the many facets of night. For museum hours and exhibit details, see the website.
Exhibition: Konza: Sculpture by John Powers. July 9, 2012 through May 31, 2013, Beach Museum of Art. Konza is a large kinetic sculpture inspired by the natural beauty and movement of the nearby Konza prairie, and is the newest addition to the Beach Museum of Art's permanent collection. For museum hours and exhibit details, see the website.
Exhibit: Inadvertent Arson: Paintings and Drawings by Patrick Duegaw. October 5, 2012 through January 13, 2013 Beach Museum of Art. Patrick Duegaw, K-State alumnus and founding member of Wichita's Fisch Haus artist cooperative, presents the latest installment of his ongoing "Painted Theater Project." Conceived as a theatrical performance, Duegaw's "Inadvertent Arson" incorporates painted portraits, props, and sets as surrogates for living actors, three-dimensional objects, and a stage. Action is implied instead of performed, and a dialogue appears in the form of artist-generated text that accompanies each portrait.
Meet the Art and Meet the Music—String Chamber Music. 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., Beach Museum of Art. K-State's Music Department and the Beach Museum of Art have joined to bring to the public mid-day student performance on the first Tuesday of the month. The Beach will provide an up-close and personal look at artwork during a "Meet the Art" event at 11 a.m.
Doctoral Defense: Sivakumar Sukumaran, Agronomy. 1 p.m., 2002, Throckmorton Hall. Title of Dissertation: Genomic Mapping for Grain Yield, Stay Green, and Grain Quality Traits in Sorghum. Part of the Schedule for Defense of Doctoral Dissertations.
Enrollment for Spring 2013 Term.
Ride to the Polls. Union: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Derby Dining Center: 12:30 to 4 p.m., Kramer Dining Center: 2:30 to 4 p.m., K-State Student Union, Derby Dining Center, and Kramer Dining Center. The Kappa Pi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. would like to extend an invitation to everyone in the Manhattan area. We will be having shuttles to and from Meadowlarks Hills Retirement Community for voting on Election Day. Sponsored by the Kappa Pi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Volleyball: K-State vs. Kansas. 7 p.m., Ahearn Field House.
National Distance Learning Week. November 5-9, Online. National Distance Learning Week is celebrated with online and on-campus activities for distance education students and faculty teaching online courses. Visit the website for specific event details. Division of Continuing Education and the United States Distance Learning Association.
Presentation: Kansas State Research and Extension Image Library by Gerry Snyder. 9 a.m., Comm Tips Connect Meeting Room. Find high-quality photos for your newsletters, fliers, reports, or presentations. The Image Library is a collection of digital images that represent many facets of K-State Research and Extension. Kansas State University holds the copyright for these images, so no reprint permission is required for use in documents published by the university or the organization. Part of the Comm Tips Online Communication Series sponsored by the Department of Communications and Agricultural Education.
K-State Salina Lecture: Howard Hughes: The Man, The Myth by Fred J. Schieszer. 7 to 9 p.m., College Center Conference Room, Salina campus. Schieszer, professor emeritus at University of Central Missouri, is an air safety investigator, safety consultant and expert witness in aviation litigation. He has more than 40 years flying experience and is a nationally known speaker in aviation history. He presented on campus last year about another famous aviator, Amelia Earhart. Free and open to the public.
Exhibition: Forces: The Shaping of Manhattan, Fort Riley and Kansas State University. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., September 7, 2012 through January 13, 2013, Flint Hills Discovery Center, 315 South 3rd Street. An exhibition that will follow ideas, events and issues that have influenced the military post, a town and a college from about 1863 to World War I. Sponsored by the College of Human Ecology, K-State Libraries, and more.
MFA Thesis Exhibition: Navigating Culture by Ting Wang. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., October 29 - November 9, Mark A. Chapman Gallery, ground floor Willard Hall. There will be a reception for Wang on Friday, November 2 from 5 to 7 p.m., in the gallery. Free and open to the public. Part of the Department of Art MFA Thesis Exhibitions for the 2012 Fall Season.
Exhibit: Privacy from Prying Eyes: Jali as an Architectural Intervention. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., November 1-15, William T. Kemper Art Gallery, K-State Student Union. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.
Campus Master Plan Update: Open Meeting. 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., Purple Pride Conference Room, Alumni Center. As part of K-State 2025 planning, consultants from Ayers Saint Gross will be on campus to present information about the Campus Master Plan. The same content will be presented at all four open campus meetings to allow as many people as possible the opportunity to participate. Students, faculty, staff and community members are invited and encouraged to attend these open campus meetings.
Student Recital Series: Tuba and Euphonium Studio of Steven Maxwell. 7:30 p.m., All Faiths Chapel. Sponsored by the Department of Music.
Exhibition: Goodnight Moon: Selections from the Permanent Collection. June 5 through December 23, Beach Museum of Art. From starlit staircases and moon glow to glowing sparklers and carnival lights, this exhibition explores the many facets of night. For museum hours and exhibit details, see the website.
Exhibition: Konza: Sculpture by John Powers. July 9, 2012 through May 31, 2013, Beach Museum of Art. Konza is a large kinetic sculpture inspired by the natural beauty and movement of the nearby Konza prairie, and is the newest addition to the Beach Museum of Art's permanent collection. For museum hours and exhibit details, see the website.
Exhibit: Inadvertent Arson: Paintings and Drawings by Patrick Duegaw. October 5, 2012 through January 13, 2013 Beach Museum of Art. Patrick Duegaw, K-State alumnus and founding member of Wichita's Fisch Haus artist cooperative, presents the latest installment of his ongoing "Painted Theater Project." Conceived as a theatrical performance, Duegaw's "Inadvertent Arson" incorporates painted portraits, props, and sets as surrogates for living actors, three-dimensional objects, and a stage. Action is implied instead of performed, and a dialogue appears in the form of artist-generated text that accompanies each portrait.
KSU Saxophone Chamber Music Concert. 11:30 a.m., Beach Museum of Art. This concert will feature the Royal Wildcat Saxophone Quartet, Golden Apple Saxophone Quartet, and Kansas State University Saxophone Quartet. Original music by French and Russian composers will be programmed in addition to selected transciptions from the Renaissance period. Free and open to the public.
Walk-in Wednesday. Noon to 4 p.m., Holtz Hall. Drop by to have your resumé reviewed or to ask a quick question. No appointment necessary. Sponsored by Career & Employment Services.
Classified Senate Meeting. 12:30 p.m., Staterooms, K-State Student Union.
Doctoral Defense: Ronald Sages, Human Ecology - Personal Financial Planning. 4:30 p.m., 254, Justin Hall. Title of Dissertation: Three Essays on the Influence of Self-Esteem on Retirement Planning Behaviors. Part of the Schedule for Defense of Doctoral Dissertations.
Online EDUCAUSE Conference Session. 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., 301, Hale Library. K-Staters are welcome to attend the free, live-streamed sessions of the EDUCAUSE Annual Conference, Nov. 7-9. Information for each session is in the EDUCAUSE 2012 Online Program. Join us to view all or as many of the sessions as suits your schedule. Sponsored by the Information Technology Assistance Center (iTAC).
Presentation: Microsoft Word Tips, Tools, and Troubleshooting. 1:30, 2:30, 3:30, & 4:30 p.m., 401, Hale Library. K-State faculty/staff and graduate students who want to learn more about Microsoft Word's timesaving features, or who have Microsoft Word problems, questions, and puzzles, are encouraged to attend any of four "Microsoft Word tips, tools, and troubleshooting" sessions during Library Day.
Faculty and Graduate Student Library Day. 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Hale Library . Faculty and Graduate Library Day is an opportunity to learn more about library resources and services. The sessions held will focus on faculty and graduate research needs and making the most efficient use of your research time. You are welcome to come for just one workshop, attend a couple, or stay for all of them. Registration is not required. For a list of the times and locations of the sessions provided, see the schedule. Sponsored by the K-State Libraries.
Enrollment for Spring 2013 Term.
Healthy Holiday Eating 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., K-State Student Union. Drop by Lafene Health Center's table during the lunch hour to pick up some material on how to stay healthy over the holidays, including recipes, hand saniztizers, tips on healthy eating, ways to manage your stress and much more. There will also be a dietitian available to answer your questions. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Student Health Advisory Committee and Lafene Health Center.
Thursday, November 8, 2012
National Distance Learning Week. November 5-9, Online. National Distance Learning Week is celebrated with online and on-campus activities for distance education students and faculty teaching online courses. Visit the website for specific event details. Division of Continuing Education and the United States Distance Learning Association.
Model Train Show. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Courtyard, K-State Student Union. Manhattan Area Rail Joiners is back with model train display in H.O. scale. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.
University Printing Open House. 1 to 4 p.m., Rooms 26 & 11, Umberger Hall. After renovations to Dole and Umberger halls, University Printing has moved back to campus. Come check out our new locations, services and equipment. Sponsored by the University Printing.
Exhibition: Forces: The Shaping of Manhattan, Fort Riley and Kansas State University. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., September 7, 2012 through January 13, 2013, Flint Hills Discovery Center, 315 South 3rd Street. An exhibition that will follow ideas, events and issues that have influenced the military post, a town and a college from about 1863 to World War I. Sponsored by the College of Human Ecology, K-State Libraries, and more.
MFA Thesis Exhibition: Navigating Culture by Ting Wang. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., October 29 - November 9, Mark A. Chapman Gallery, ground floor Willard Hall. There will be a reception for Wang on Friday, November 2 from 5 to 7 p.m., in the gallery. Free and open to the public. Part of the Department of Art MFA Thesis Exhibitions for the 2012 Fall Season.
Exhibit: Privacy from Prying Eyes: Jali as an Architectural Intervention. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., November 1-15, William T. Kemper Art Gallery, K-State Student Union. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.
Seminar: Hint Fiction and Vivid Grammar: Quick and Easy Ways to Jump-Start Writing. 3 to 4 p.m., Hemisphere Room, Hale Library. Dr. Mick Charney, associate professor in the College of Architecture, Planning, and Design will share his innovative teaching ideas on developing written communication skills. Come learn how hint fiction and vivid grammar can jump start your efforts to engage students in developing written communications skills. Sponsored by the Faculty Exchange for Teaching Excellence and the Center for Advancement of Teaching and Learning.
Conference: Redesigning Competitiveness in the Animal Health Industry 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., K-State Olathe Campus. The conference will provide not only a high-level overview of industry, but it will also facilitate in-depth discussion on current issues in regulatory affairs and market trends. Online Registration. Presented by the Department of Agricultural Economics.
Student Recital Series: Percussion Studio of Kurt Gartner: Lower Division. 5:45 p.m., All Faiths Chapel. Sponsored by the Department of Music.
Student Recital Series: Sticks and Strings. 7:30 p.m., All Faiths Chapel. Sponsored by the Department of Music.
Theater: The Music Man. 7:30 p.m., Nov. 8-10, McCain Auditorium. Tickets available from McCain box office. Presented by K-State Theatre.
Exhibition: Goodnight Moon: Selections from the Permanent Collection. June 5 through December 23, Beach Museum of Art. From starlit staircases and moon glow to glowing sparklers and carnival lights, this exhibition explores the many facets of night. For museum hours and exhibit details, see the website.
Exhibition: Konza: Sculpture by John Powers. July 9, 2012 through May 31, 2013, Beach Museum of Art. Konza is a large kinetic sculpture inspired by the natural beauty and movement of the nearby Konza prairie, and is the newest addition to the Beach Museum of Art's permanent collection. For museum hours and exhibit details, see the website.
Exhibit: Inadvertent Arson: Paintings and Drawings by Patrick Duegaw. October 5, 2012 through January 13, 2013 Beach Museum of Art. Patrick Duegaw, K-State alumnus and founding member of Wichita's Fisch Haus artist cooperative, presents the latest installment of his ongoing "Painted Theater Project." Conceived as a theatrical performance, Duegaw's "Inadvertent Arson" incorporates painted portraits, props, and sets as surrogates for living actors, three-dimensional objects, and a stage. Action is implied instead of performed, and a dialogue appears in the form of artist-generated text that accompanies each portrait.
Employee Orientation Program. 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. for classified staff and 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. for unclassified staff and faculty, 103 Edwards Hall. The program is designed to welcome and orient new faculty and staff members to K-State. See the enrollment requirements.
Doctoral Defense: Keith Powers, Counseling and Student Development. 10 a.m., Room 16E, Bluemont Hall. Title of Dissertation: A Multi Case Study of the Leadership for Change Challenges Encountered by Female Urban Superintendents. Part of the Schedule for Defense of Doctoral Dissertations.
Doctoral Defense: Jeanne Stroh, Educational Leadership. 11 a.m., 368, Bluemont Hall. Title of Dissertation: Academic Advising Assessment Practices: Descriptions and Comparisons. Part of the Schedule for Defense of Doctoral Dissertations.
Online EDUCAUSE Conference Session. 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., 401, Hale Library. K-Staters are welcome to attend the free, live-streamed sessions of the EDUCAUSE Annual Conference, Nov. 7-9. Information for each session is in the EDUCAUSE 2012 Online Program. Join us to view all or as many of the sessions as suits your schedule. Sponsored by the Information Technology Assistance Center (iTAC).
Enrollment for Spring 2013 Term.
Film: Invisible Children. 7 p.m., Town Hall, Leadership Studies Building. Invisible Children is a social, political and global movement using the transformative power of story to change lives. Our aim is to help the K-State community gain an awareness of this problem across the globe. Free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. Presented by the Freedom Alliance.
Friday, November 9, 2012
Women's Basketball: K-State vs. Idaho State. 5:30 p.m., Bramlage Coliseum.
Men's Basketball: K-State vs. North Dakota. 8 p.m., Bramlage Coliseum.
National Distance Learning Week. November 5-9, Online. National Distance Learning Week is celebrated with online and on-campus activities for distance education students and faculty teaching online courses. Visit the website for specific event details. Division of Continuing Education and the United States Distance Learning Association.
Lecture: Women's Rights in Islam by Mrs. Sheryl Siddiqui. 10 to 11 a.m., Big 12 Room, K-State Student Union. Siddiqui is a part of the Islamic Council of Oklahoma. In addition to her lecture, she will be available at Room 112, Leadership Studies Building for open discussion from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by SGA.
Coffee Hour Series: Korea. 4 to 5 p.m., Multipurpose Room, International Student Center. Presented by Dajung Woo. Refreshments typical of the student's home country will be served following the presentation. Free and open to the public. Part of the Fall 2012 Coffee Hour Series, presented by International Student & Scholar Services.
Film: For the Next 7 Generations. 5:30 p.m., Little Theatre, K-State Student Union. The movie is about 13 indigenous grandmothers that come together from four corners of the Earth to form an alliance, The International Council of Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers. Part of Native American Heritage Month sponsored by the Native American Student Association, Office of Diversity, and the Student Governing Association.
After Hours: Paintball. 6 to 10 p.m., K-State Rec Fields. Free with a K-State student ID, $10 without an ID. Play in teams of three. Dress to get messy. Hot chocolate and paintball equipment will be provided. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.
Film: The Campaign. 8 p.m., Forum Hall, K-State Student Union. Admission $2. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.
Exhibition: Forces: The Shaping of Manhattan, Fort Riley and Kansas State University. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., September 7, 2012 through January 13, 2013, Flint Hills Discovery Center, 315 South 3rd Street. An exhibition that will follow ideas, events and issues that have influenced the military post, a town and a college from about 1863 to World War I. Sponsored by the College of Human Ecology, K-State Libraries, and more.
MFA Thesis Exhibition: Navigating Culture by Ting Wang. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., October 29 - November 9, Mark A. Chapman Gallery, ground floor Willard Hall. There will be a reception for Wang on Friday, November 2 from 5 to 7 p.m., in the gallery. Free and open to the public. Part of the Department of Art MFA Thesis Exhibitions for the 2012 Fall Season.
Exhibit: Privacy from Prying Eyes: Jali as an Architectural Intervention. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., November 1-15, William T. Kemper Art Gallery, K-State Student Union. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.
Workshop: Wood Kiln Building by Ted Neal, Ceramicist. 2 to 10 p.m., 3171 Tuttle Creek Boulevard. Ted Neal, nationally recognized ceramicist, will present a workshop on Wood Kiln Building. Free and open to the public. Part of the Department of Art Visiting Artists Series for the 2012-2013 Season.
Lecture: From Manhattan to Mongolia: Connecting the Great Plains to the Eurasian Steppe through Rural Geography by Holly Barcus. 3 p.m., 132, Seaton Hall. Barcus received her doctorate in Geography from Kansas State University in 2001 and is currently an Associate Professor of Geography at Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Department of Geography.
Theater: The Music Man. 7:30 p.m., Nov. 8-10, McCain Auditorium. Tickets available from McCain box office. Presented by K-State Theatre.
Exhibition: Goodnight Moon: Selections from the Permanent Collection. June 5 through December 23, Beach Museum of Art. From starlit staircases and moon glow to glowing sparklers and carnival lights, this exhibition explores the many facets of night. For museum hours and exhibit details, see the website.
Exhibition: Konza: Sculpture by John Powers. July 9, 2012 through May 31, 2013, Beach Museum of Art. Konza is a large kinetic sculpture inspired by the natural beauty and movement of the nearby Konza prairie, and is the newest addition to the Beach Museum of Art's permanent collection. For museum hours and exhibit details, see the website.
Exhibit: Inadvertent Arson: Paintings and Drawings by Patrick Duegaw. October 5, 2012 through January 13, 2013 Beach Museum of Art. Patrick Duegaw, K-State alumnus and founding member of Wichita's Fisch Haus artist cooperative, presents the latest installment of his ongoing "Painted Theater Project." Conceived as a theatrical performance, Duegaw's "Inadvertent Arson" incorporates painted portraits, props, and sets as surrogates for living actors, three-dimensional objects, and a stage. Action is implied instead of performed, and a dialogue appears in the form of artist-generated text that accompanies each portrait.
Tatsuya Nakatani Experimental Sound Experience With Solo Percussion. 7 p.m., Beach Museum of Art. Cutting edge alternative music in Manhattan? Experimental percussionist and sound sculptor Tatsuya Nakatani will take your senses on an unforgettable journey. Drums, gongs, cast bronze bells, and handmade bows are some of the tools this artist uses to create a unique experience of sound in space. Reception with the artist immediately following; refreshments provided.
Doctoral Defense: Matthew Gerike, Geography. 9 a.m., 164H, Seaton Hall. Title of Dissertation: Explorations in Historiographies of Geographical Knowledges. Part of the Schedule for Defense of Doctoral Dissertations.
Doctoral Defense: Angela Tucker, Entomology. 11 a.m., 129, Waters Hall. Title of Dissertation: Horizontal Transfer of Methoprene and Its Impact on Tribolium castaneum (Herbst) Individuals and Populations. Part of the Schedule for Defense of Doctoral Dissertations.
Doctoral Defense: Teresa Woods, Curriculum and Instruction. Noon, 257, Bluemont Hall. Title of Dissertation: Growing Scientists: A Partnership Between a University and a School District. Part of the Schedule for Defense of Doctoral Dissertations.
Doctoral Defense: Niranga Amarasingha, Civil Engineering. 1:30 p.m., 2116, Fiedler Hall. Title of Dissertation: Growing Scientists: Improving Safety of Teenage and Young Adult Drivers in Kansas. Part of the Schedule for Defense of Doctoral Dissertations.
Doctoral Defense: Rekha Natarajan, Mathematics. 2 p.m., 122, Cardwell Hall. Title of Dissertation: Application and Analysis of Just in Time Teaching Methods in a Calculus Course. Part of the Schedule for Defense of Doctoral Dissertations.
Online EDUCAUSE Conference Session. 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 301, Hale Library. K-Staters are welcome to attend the free, live-streamed sessions of the EDUCAUSE Annual Conference, Nov. 7-9. Information for each session is in the EDUCAUSE 2012 Online Program. Join us to view all or as many of the sessions as suits your schedule. Sponsored by the Information Technology Assistance Center (iTAC).
IDT Roundtable Series for Faculty: Teaching Science Labs at a Distance. 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 212, K-State Student Union. Join us for this presentation, which will introduce a half-dozen K-State faculty members who have been delivering "wet lab" learning using a variety of strategies and tools. Online lab providers will be available before and after the Roundtable to give demonstrations, discuss their resources, and answer your questions.
Enrollment for Spring 2013 Term.
Veterans Day Parade. 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., Manhattan Town Center Parking Lot. The VFW of Manhattan is looking for Veterans of Foreign Wars (which includes service in Korea) to march in the Veterans Day Parade. We would like you to wear your combat uniform and gear to show your pride. We also need volunteers to hand out candy. Contact Greg Penfield at gpenfiel@k-state.edu for more information or to volunteer. Veteran's Day information. Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Saturday, November 10, 2012
Volleyball: K-State vs. TCU. 3 p.m., Ahearn Field House.
Conference: Kansas Environmental Forum: Making Connections, Growing the Grassroots. 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Fiedler Hall Auditorium. Join us to celebrate the Kansas environment. This conference will focus on bringing together people from all areas of environmental education and advocacy, helping you to build partnerships, brainstorm new ideas for your own work and celebrate your successes. Registration is free. Sponsored by the Consortium for Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability (CESAS), Kansas Natural Resource Council, and Kansas Interfaith Power and Light.
CrossFit Free Intro Workout. 10 a.m., Room 4, Natatorium. Try out a free CrossFit Intro workout scaled for beginners and learn more about high intensity exercise and its benefits. All fitness levels are welcome. Free intro workouts will be offered every Saturday during the Fall semester. Sponsored by Department of Kinesiology.
International Food Festival. 5 to 6:30 p.m. & 7 to 8:30 p.m., ECM Building, 1021 Denison Ave. An international food festival that showcases cuisines from around the world. International students volunteered their time to prepare some of their traditional foods to share with others. Tickets are $10 per person and will be sold in the K-State Student Union at an information table from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m on Friday, November 9. For other reservation and event information, click here. Sponsored by the International Coordinating Council.
Film: The Campaign. 7 & 9:30 p.m., Forum Hall, K-State Student Union. Admission $3. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.
Exhibition: Forces: The Shaping of Manhattan, Fort Riley and Kansas State University. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., September 7, 2012 through January 13, 2013, Flint Hills Discovery Center, 315 South 3rd Street. An exhibition that will follow ideas, events and issues that have influenced the military post, a town and a college from about 1863 to World War I. Sponsored by the College of Human Ecology, K-State Libraries, and more.
Exhibit: Privacy from Prying Eyes: Jali as an Architectural Intervention. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., November 1-15, William T. Kemper Art Gallery, K-State Student Union. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.
Workshop: Wood Kiln Building by Ted Neal, Ceramicist. 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., 3171 Tuttle Creek Boulevard. Ted Neal, nationally recognized ceramicist, will present a workshop on Wood Kiln Building. Free and open to the public. Part of the Department of Art Visiting Artists Series for the 2012-2013 Season.
Theater: The Music Man. 7:30 p.m., Nov. 8-10, McCain Auditorium. Tickets available from McCain box office. Presented by K-State Theatre.
Exhibition: Goodnight Moon: Selections from the Permanent Collection. June 5 through December 23, Beach Museum of Art. From starlit staircases and moon glow to glowing sparklers and carnival lights, this exhibition explores the many facets of night. For museum hours and exhibit details, see the website.
Exhibition: Konza: Sculpture by John Powers. July 9, 2012 through May 31, 2013, Beach Museum of Art. Konza is a large kinetic sculpture inspired by the natural beauty and movement of the nearby Konza prairie, and is the newest addition to the Beach Museum of Art's permanent collection. For museum hours and exhibit details, see the website.
Exhibit: Inadvertent Arson: Paintings and Drawings by Patrick Duegaw. October 5, 2012 through January 13, 2013 Beach Museum of Art. Patrick Duegaw, K-State alumnus and founding member of Wichita's Fisch Haus artist cooperative, presents the latest installment of his ongoing "Painted Theater Project." Conceived as a theatrical performance, Duegaw's "Inadvertent Arson" incorporates painted portraits, props, and sets as surrogates for living actors, three-dimensional objects, and a stage. Action is implied instead of performed, and a dialogue appears in the form of artist-generated text that accompanies each portrait.
Enrollment for Spring 2013 Term.
Sunday, November 11, 2012
Women's Basketball: K-State vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff. 2 p.m., Bramlage Coliseum.
Wildcat Writing and Research Consultations. 6 to 9 p.m., 2nd floor, Hale Library. Writing Center tutors will offer free help with papers for all classes. Sponsored by the Writing Center Tutors and the K-State Librarians.
Film: The Campaign. 8 p.m., Forum Hall, K-State Student Union. Admission $3. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.
Exhibition: Forces: The Shaping of Manhattan, Fort Riley and Kansas State University. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., September 7, 2012 through January 13, 2013, Flint Hills Discovery Center, 315 South 3rd Street. An exhibition that will follow ideas, events and issues that have influenced the military post, a town and a college from about 1863 to World War I. Sponsored by the College of Human Ecology, K-State Libraries, and more.
Exhibit: Privacy from Prying Eyes: Jali as an Architectural Intervention. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., November 1-15, William T. Kemper Art Gallery, K-State Student Union. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.
Workshop: Wood Kiln Building by Ted Neal, Ceramicist. 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., 3171 Tuttle Creek Boulevard. Ted Neal, nationally recognized ceramicist, will present a workshop on Wood Kiln Building. Free and open to the public. Part of the Department of Art Visiting Artists Series for the 2012-2013 Season.
Theater: The Music Man. 2:30 p.m., McCain Auditorium. Tickets available from McCain box office. Presented by K-State Theatre.
Exhibition: Goodnight Moon: Selections from the Permanent Collection. June 5 through December 23, Beach Museum of Art. From starlit staircases and moon glow to glowing sparklers and carnival lights, this exhibition explores the many facets of night. For museum hours and exhibit details, see the website.
Exhibition: Konza: Sculpture by John Powers. July 9, 2012 through May 31, 2013, Beach Museum of Art. Konza is a large kinetic sculpture inspired by the natural beauty and movement of the nearby Konza prairie, and is the newest addition to the Beach Museum of Art's permanent collection. For museum hours and exhibit details, see the website.
Exhibit: Inadvertent Arson: Paintings and Drawings by Patrick Duegaw. October 5, 2012 through January 13, 2013 Beach Museum of Art. Patrick Duegaw, K-State alumnus and founding member of Wichita's Fisch Haus artist cooperative, presents the latest installment of his ongoing "Painted Theater Project." Conceived as a theatrical performance, Duegaw's "Inadvertent Arson" incorporates painted portraits, props, and sets as surrogates for living actors, three-dimensional objects, and a stage. Action is implied instead of performed, and a dialogue appears in the form of artist-generated text that accompanies each portrait.
WEEK 13.
84th calendar day.
Enrollment for Spring 2013 Term.
Monday, November 12, 2012
Men's Basketball: K-State vs. Lamar. 7 p.m., Bramlage Coliseum.
Men's Basketball: Alabama-Huntsville vs. North Texas. 9:30 p.m., Bramlage Coliseum.
Community Cinema: Solar Mamas. 7 p.m., Town Hall Room, Leadership Studies Building. Rafea lives in a small Jordanian village with 4 children and a husband eager to take a 3rd wife. Learn how she and others are empowered to become solar-energy engineers to make their communities sustainable. Free and open to the public. A discussion of the film follows the screening. Sponsored by School of Leadership Studies.
K-State Idol. 8 p.m., Forum Hall, K-State Student Union. A search for K-State's most talented performer. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.
Exhibition: Forces: The Shaping of Manhattan, Fort Riley and Kansas State University. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., September 7, 2012 through January 13, 2013, Flint Hills Discovery Center, 315 South 3rd Street. An exhibition that will follow ideas, events and issues that have influenced the military post, a town and a college from about 1863 to World War I. Sponsored by the College of Human Ecology, K-State Libraries, and more.
Exhibit: Privacy from Prying Eyes: Jali as an Architectural Intervention. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., November 1-15, William T. Kemper Art Gallery, K-State Student Union. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.
Exhibition: Goodnight Moon: Selections from the Permanent Collection. June 5 through December 23, Beach Museum of Art. From starlit staircases and moon glow to glowing sparklers and carnival lights, this exhibition explores the many facets of night. For museum hours and exhibit details, see the website.
Exhibition: Konza: Sculpture by John Powers. July 9, 2012 through May 31, 2013, Beach Museum of Art. Konza is a large kinetic sculpture inspired by the natural beauty and movement of the nearby Konza prairie, and is the newest addition to the Beach Museum of Art's permanent collection. For museum hours and exhibit details, see the website.
Exhibit: Inadvertent Arson: Paintings and Drawings by Patrick Duegaw. October 5, 2012 through January 13, 2013 Beach Museum of Art. Patrick Duegaw, K-State alumnus and founding member of Wichita's Fisch Haus artist cooperative, presents the latest installment of his ongoing "Painted Theater Project." Conceived as a theatrical performance, Duegaw's "Inadvertent Arson" incorporates painted portraits, props, and sets as surrogates for living actors, three-dimensional objects, and a stage. Action is implied instead of performed, and a dialogue appears in the form of artist-generated text that accompanies each portrait.
Doctoral Defense: David Wiggins, Curriculum and Instruction. 8 a.m., 215, Fairchild Hall. Title of Dissertation: Perceptions of Rural Arts Experiences: A Case Study of the Marshall County Arts Cooperative. Part of the Schedule for Defense of Doctoral Dissertations.
Doctoral Defense: Daniel Kahl, Curriculum and Instruction. 9 a.m., 368, Bluemont Hall. Title of Dissertation: Who Makes Community Change for Whom? The Lived Experience of Civic Leadership in a Rural Midwestern Community. Part of the Schedule for Defense of Doctoral Dissertations.
Doctoral Defense: Zachary Paddock, Pathobiology. 9 a.m., 343, Coles Hall. Title of Dissertation: Ecology of Shiga Toxin-Producing E. Coli in Cattle. Part of the Schedule for Defense of Doctoral Dissertations.
Community Cinema: Solar Mamas
7:00 p.m., Town Hall, Leadership Studies BUilding
Rafea lives in a small Jordanian village with 4 children and a husband eager to take a 3rd wife. Learn how she and others are empowered to become solar-energy engineers to make their communities sustainable. Free and open to the public. A discussion of the film follows the screening. Sponsored by School of Leadership Studies
Enrollment for Spring 2013 Term.
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Men's Basketball: Consolation. 6 p.m., Bramlage Coliseum.
Men's Basketball: Championship. 9 p.m., Bramlage Coliseum.
Performance Series: Turtle Island Quartet with Special Guest Tierney Sutton. 7:30 p.m., McCain Auditorium. This double Grammy-winning quartet that has redefined chamber jazz for more than 25 years is joined by the great jazz vocalist Tierney Sutton in a concert that answers the simple question: What inspires us? From the moving traditional hymn "Wade in the Water" to Joni Mitchell's "All I Want," to settings of Coltrane's "A Love Supreme" and words of Hafiz and Rumi, "Poets & Prayers" celebrates the muse in all its forms. Ticket information or call 532-6428.
Office of International Programs Fair. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., First Floor Concourse, K-State Student Union. Displays will include: International Coordinating Council, Office of International Programs, Asian Studies/International Area Studies, International Student and Scholar Services/International Buddies, Faculty-led Study Abroad, Study Abroad Office/Study Abroad Mentors, Friends of International Programs, and English Language Program. Marcelo Sabates, Interim Associate Provost Office of International Programs, will address "Just How International is Our Campus?" from 1 to 2 p.m. in the Big 12 Room. Part of International Education Week. Presented by the Office of International Programs.
Brown Bag Lunch: Session on Relaxation by Myra Gordon. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Big 12 Room, K-State Student Union. Part of the Women of K-State Brown Bag Lunches.
Thrifty Gifting. 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Room 226, K-State Student Union. Get your budget ready for holiday gift giving at this free event. Learn gift-giving ideas for your student budget, get free food, and win great prizes. Two Country Stampede tickets will be given away to a lucky winner. Sponsored by Powercat Financial Counseling.
Presentation: Can I Kiss You? by Mike Domitrz. 7 to 8 p.m., Grand Ballroom, K-State Student Union. Domitrz is a critically-acclaimed author, expert, and speaker that takes and in-depth look at how our students address healthy communication within relationships, consent, and dating respectfully. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by Wildcats Against Rape and the K-State Women's Center.
Exhibition: Forces: The Shaping of Manhattan, Fort Riley and Kansas State University. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., September 7, 2012 through January 13, 2013, Flint Hills Discovery Center, 315 South 3rd Street. An exhibition that will follow ideas, events and issues that have influenced the military post, a town and a college from about 1863 to World War I. Sponsored by the College of Human Ecology, K-State Libraries, and more.
Exhibit: Privacy from Prying Eyes: Jali as an Architectural Intervention. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., November 1-15, William T. Kemper Art Gallery, K-State Student Union. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.
Reading: Janice Gould, poet. 4 to 5 p.m., Little Theatre, K-State Student Union. Native American poet Janice Gould will read from her work. Sponsored by the Department of English, Creative Writing Enthusiasts (CreWE), LGBT Resource Center, and the Department of Women's Studies.
Guest Artist: Marco Tezza, Pianist. 7:30 p.m., All Faiths Chapel. Sponsored by the Department of Music.
Division of Facilities Van Operator Training. 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., Room 213, K-State Student Union. National Safety Council training will be conducted for all operators and/or potential operators of motor pool vans operated by K-State faculty, staff, and students. This training is mandatory for all operators. Register.
Exhibition: Goodnight Moon: Selections from the Permanent Collection. June 5 through December 23, Beach Museum of Art. From starlit staircases and moon glow to glowing sparklers and carnival lights, this exhibition explores the many facets of night. For museum hours and exhibit details, see the website.
Exhibition: Konza: Sculpture by John Powers. July 9, 2012 through May 31, 2013, Beach Museum of Art. Konza is a large kinetic sculpture inspired by the natural beauty and movement of the nearby Konza prairie, and is the newest addition to the Beach Museum of Art's permanent collection. For museum hours and exhibit details, see the website.
Exhibit: Inadvertent Arson: Paintings and Drawings by Patrick Duegaw. October 5, 2012 through January 13, 2013 Beach Museum of Art. Patrick Duegaw, K-State alumnus and founding member of Wichita's Fisch Haus artist cooperative, presents the latest installment of his ongoing "Painted Theater Project." Conceived as a theatrical performance, Duegaw's "Inadvertent Arson" incorporates painted portraits, props, and sets as surrogates for living actors, three-dimensional objects, and a stage. Action is implied instead of performed, and a dialogue appears in the form of artist-generated text that accompanies each portrait.
Doctoral Defense: Pamela Barnes, Adult, Occupational, and Continuing Education. 1 p.m., 16A, Bluemont Hall. Title of Dissertation: Motivational Conditions Experienced by Diverse Adult Learners in Cohort-Based Accelerated Degree Programs: Quantifying Learner Perceptions for Assessment and Enhancement of Adult Motivation to Learn. Part of the Schedule for Defense of Doctoral Dissertations.
Doctoral Defense: Joshuah Perkin, Biology. 1 p.m., 232, Ackert Hall. Title of Dissertation: Fragmentation in Stream Networks: Quantification, Consequences, and Implications to Decline of Native Fish Fauna. Part of the Schedule for Defense of Doctoral Dissertations.
Office of International Programs Fair
9 a.m. to 1 p.m., First Floor Concourse, K-State Student Union.
Displays will include: International Coordinating Council, Office of International Programs, Asian Studies/International Area Studies, International Student and Scholar Services/International Buddies, Faculty-led Study Abroad, Study Abroad Office/Study Abroad Mentors, Friends of International Programs, and English Language Program. Marcelo Sabates, Interim Associate Provost Office of International Programs, will address "Just How International is Our Campus?" from 1 to 2 p.m. in the Big 12 Room. Part of International Education Week. Presented by the Office of International Programs.
Marcelo Sabates, Interim Associate Provost Office of International Programs will address: Vision 2025 and New Institutional Agreements:
1:00 - 2:00 p.m., The Big 12 Room KSU Union
Quality Opportunities for Faculty Research and Study Abroad in Australia, Spain, Brazil, Thailand and Beyond (FREE)
Enrollment for Spring 2013 Term.
Fair Trade Marketplace. Noon to 7 p.m., Courtyard, K-State Student Union. Holiday shopping with integrity. The term "fair trade" refers to a social movement that aims to improve the lives of others in developing countries by purchasing their goods and paying a fair amount for those items. A wide variety of items will be sold from home decor, chocolate, coffee, bags, jewelry, beads, and some clothing as well. The vendors at the marketplace are directly involved with the producers throughout the world of the products they sell. Sponsored by the Ecumenical Campus Ministry (ECM).
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Presentation: iPads for Extension Educators by Wayne Ohnesorg. 9 a.m., Comm Tips Connect Meeting Room. An iPad is part of the tool kit for University of Nebraska educator Wayne Ohnesorg. Learn how he is using the iPad in his work with pest management and scouting, and other iPad ideas he has for extension educators. Part of the Comm Tips Online Communication Series sponsored by the Department of Communications and Agricultural Education.
Film: Don't Change the Subject. 8 p.m., Ballroom, K-State Student Union. What happens when one man dares to ask questions about the dirtiest word in any language..."suicide." A Q&A session with Director and Actor Mike Stutz will follow the film. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.
Exhibition: Forces: The Shaping of Manhattan, Fort Riley and Kansas State University. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., September 7, 2012 through January 13, 2013, Flint Hills Discovery Center, 315 South 3rd Street. An exhibition that will follow ideas, events and issues that have influenced the military post, a town and a college from about 1863 to World War I. Sponsored by the College of Human Ecology, K-State Libraries, and more.
Exhibit: Privacy from Prying Eyes: Jali as an Architectural Intervention. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., November 1-15, William T. Kemper Art Gallery, K-State Student Union. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.
Student Recital Series: Percussion Studio of Kurt Gartner: Upper Division. 5:45 p.m., All Faiths Chapel. Sponsored by the Department of Music.
University Ensemble: In-A-Chord, Acappella Group. 7:30 p.m., McCain Auditorium. Sponsored by the Department of Music.
University Ensemble: KSU Brass Ensemble. 7:30 p.m., All Faiths Chapel. Andrew Feyes, Conductor. Sponsored by the Department of Music.
Exhibition: Goodnight Moon: Selections from the Permanent Collection. June 5 through December 23, Beach Museum of Art. From starlit staircases and moon glow to glowing sparklers and carnival lights, this exhibition explores the many facets of night. For museum hours and exhibit details, see the website.
Exhibition: Konza: Sculpture by John Powers. July 9, 2012 through May 31, 2013, Beach Museum of Art. Konza is a large kinetic sculpture inspired by the natural beauty and movement of the nearby Konza prairie, and is the newest addition to the Beach Museum of Art's permanent collection. For museum hours and exhibit details, see the website.
Exhibit: Inadvertent Arson: Paintings and Drawings by Patrick Duegaw. October 5, 2012 through January 13, 2013 Beach Museum of Art. Patrick Duegaw, K-State alumnus and founding member of Wichita's Fisch Haus artist cooperative, presents the latest installment of his ongoing "Painted Theater Project." Conceived as a theatrical performance, Duegaw's "Inadvertent Arson" incorporates painted portraits, props, and sets as surrogates for living actors, three-dimensional objects, and a stage. Action is implied instead of performed, and a dialogue appears in the form of artist-generated text that accompanies each portrait.
Walk-in Wednesday. Noon to 4 p.m., Holtz Hall. Drop by to have your resumé reviewed or to ask a quick question. No appointment necessary. Sponsored by Career & Employment Services.
Doctoral Defense: Abdulrahman Kamal, Curriculum and Instruction. 1:30 p.m., 16E, Bluemont Hall. Title of Dissertation: Enabling Factors and Teacher Practices in Using Technology-Assisted Project-Based Learning in Tatweer Schools in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Part of the Schedule for Defense of Doctoral Dissertations.
Doctoral Defense: Pamela Foster, Psychology. 3 p.m., 21, Bluemont Hall. Title of Dissertation: Leader-Member-Exchange and the Workplace Bully: The Antecedents and Consequences. Part of the Schedule for Defense of Doctoral Dissertations.
Doctoral Defense: Ranjit Prasad Godavarthy, Civil Engineering. 3 p.m., 2116, Fiedler Hall. Title of Dissertation: Design Guidelines for Accommodating Trucks at Roundabouts. Part of the Schedule for Defense of Doctoral Dissertations.
Doctoral Defense: Sayak Bose, Electrical Engineering. 3:30 p.m., Rathbone Hall. Title of Dissertation: Modeling and Analysis of Communication System Effects on Distributed and Centralized Optimization of Cyber-Physical Systems. Part of the Schedule for Defense of Doctoral Dissertations.
Enrollment for Spring 2013 Term.
Orientation and Enrollment for new transfer students for Spring 2013 Term.
Fair Trade Marketplace. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Courtyard, K-State Student Union. Holiday shopping with integrity. The term "fair trade" refers to a social movement that aims to improve the lives of others in developing countries by purchasing their goods and paying a fair amount for those items. A wide variety of items will be sold from home decor, chocolate, coffee, bags, jewelry, beads, and some clothing as well. The vendors at the marketplace are directly involved with the producers throughout the world of the products they sell. Sponsored by the Ecumenical Campus Ministry (ECM).
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Vernon Larson Lecture: Engineering in a Global Workplace Including Advancing Women in Engineering by Noel Schulz, First Lady. Luncheon: 11:30 a.m. (reservations required), Lecture: 12:15 p.m. Ballroom, Holiday Inn. Luncheon is $15, and reservations are required by 9 a.m. on October 17. Lecture is free and open to the public. Schulz is the Associate Dean of Enginerring and Paslay Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering. In 2012 and 2013, Noel is president of the IEEE Power & Energy Society (www.ieee.org/power), international technical society with 29,000 members. Sponsored by the Friends of International Programs.
Exhibition: Forces: The Shaping of Manhattan, Fort Riley and Kansas State University. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., September 7, 2012 through January 13, 2013, Flint Hills Discovery Center, 315 South 3rd Street. An exhibition that will follow ideas, events and issues that have influenced the military post, a town and a college from about 1863 to World War I. Sponsored by the College of Human Ecology, K-State Libraries, and more.
Exhibit: Privacy from Prying Eyes: Jali as an Architectural Intervention. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., November 1-15, William T. Kemper Art Gallery, K-State Student Union. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.
Basketball Training Facility Tour. Noon to 1 p.m., Basketball Training Facility, located on the east side of Bramlage Coliseum. All K-State faculty and staff are invited to tour the new $18 million Basketball Training Facility. This new 50,000-square foot facility is the central headquarters for the Kansas State men's and women's basketball teams with close proximity to game day activities and other facilities such as the Academic Learning Center. Sponsored by the Athletics Department.
King Lecture: Rewiring Electrochemical Energy Storage on the Macroscale via Architectural Design on the Nanoscale and in 3D by Dr. Debra Rolison. 3 p.m., Room 4, King Hall. Dr. Rolison is a distinguished materials scientist of the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory. Her research focuses on multifunctional nanoarchitectures for applications in catalysis, energy storage and conversion, and sensors. Part of the H.H. King Lecture Series sponsored by the Department of Chemistry.
Student Recital Series: General Student Recital. 11:30 a.m., All Faiths Chapel. Sponsored by the Department of Music.
Exhibition: Goodnight Moon: Selections from the Permanent Collection. June 5 through December 23, Beach Museum of Art. From starlit staircases and moon glow to glowing sparklers and carnival lights, this exhibition explores the many facets of night. For museum hours and exhibit details, see the website.
Exhibition: Konza: Sculpture by John Powers. July 9, 2012 through May 31, 2013, Beach Museum of Art. Konza is a large kinetic sculpture inspired by the natural beauty and movement of the nearby Konza prairie, and is the newest addition to the Beach Museum of Art's permanent collection. For museum hours and exhibit details, see the website.
Exhibit: Inadvertent Arson: Paintings and Drawings by Patrick Duegaw. October 5, 2012 through January 13, 2013 Beach Museum of Art. Patrick Duegaw, K-State alumnus and founding member of Wichita's Fisch Haus artist cooperative, presents the latest installment of his ongoing "Painted Theater Project." Conceived as a theatrical performance, Duegaw's "Inadvertent Arson" incorporates painted portraits, props, and sets as surrogates for living actors, three-dimensional objects, and a stage. Action is implied instead of performed, and a dialogue appears in the form of artist-generated text that accompanies each portrait.
Eames Demetrios Geographer at Large. 7 p.m., Beach Museum of Art. Los Angeles-based artist Eames Demetrios talks about his work at Geographer as Large and describes recording the history of Kcymaerxthaere, "a global world of three-dimensional fiction" that overlays alternative stories on the physical world. Refreshments available.
Doctoral Defense: Alexi Thompson, Economics. 3 p.m., 329, Waters Hall. Title of Dissertation: Three Essays on the Environmental Kuznets Curve for Water Pollution. Part of the Schedule for Defense of Doctoral Dissertations.
Enrollment for Spring 2013 Term.
Friday, November 16, 2012
University Printing Surplus Equipment and Furniture. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 5980 Corporate Drive. University Printing has reduced its footprint resulting in excess equipment and furniture. K-State departments are being given the opportunity to repurpose these excess item before they are sent to auction. Sponsored by University Printing.
Workshop: Making People Care: Planning and Writing Newsletter Content to Increase Engagement and Giving by Susan Wolf Berhow. 1 to 3 p.m., Big 12 Room, K-State Student Union. In this workshop, you'll learn how to make people care about what's happening in your department, how to choose stories and photos that inspire and increase engagement, and much more. Anyone who is responsible for a newsletter sent to a K-State alumni or donor audience should attend. Whether you are a seasoned communications professional or a new to producing a newsletter, this workshop is for you. RSVP. Hosted by the KSU Foundation.
Exhibition: Forces: The Shaping of Manhattan, Fort Riley and Kansas State University. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., September 7, 2012 through January 13, 2013, Flint Hills Discovery Center, 315 South 3rd Street. An exhibition that will follow ideas, events and issues that have influenced the military post, a town and a college from about 1863 to World War I. Sponsored by the College of Human Ecology, K-State Libraries, and more.
Lecture: Creating Change in Scientific Institutions through Subversion, Revolution, and Climate Change by Dr. Debra Rolison. 10:30 a.m. to noon, Room 227, K-State Student Union. Dr. Rolison is a distinguished materials scientist of the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory. Apart from her long-standing leadership roles in a range of scientific and professional organizations, Dr. Rolison is also a passionate champion for diversity and gender equity in science and engineering. Free and open to the public Sponsored by the K-State Office for the Advancement of Women in Science and Engineering.
International Educator of the Year Award. 3:30 to 5 p.m., Hemisphere Room, Hale Library. Each year the university's International Educator of the Year Award recognizes an individual who has made significant contributions to advancing international education at Kansas State University. One faculty, staff, administrator or other member of the K-State community is selected and will be honored for their major contributions and sustained commitment to advancing international education at K-State. The International Educator of the Year is recognized annually during International Education Week and is awarded a $1,000 honorarium. Part of International Education Week. Presented by the Office of International Programs.
Exhibition: Goodnight Moon: Selections from the Permanent Collection. June 5 through December 23, Beach Museum of Art. From starlit staircases and moon glow to glowing sparklers and carnival lights, this exhibition explores the many facets of night. For museum hours and exhibit details, see the website.
Exhibition: Konza: Sculpture by John Powers. July 9, 2012 through May 31, 2013, Beach Museum of Art. Konza is a large kinetic sculpture inspired by the natural beauty and movement of the nearby Konza prairie, and is the newest addition to the Beach Museum of Art's permanent collection. For museum hours and exhibit details, see the website.
Exhibit: Inadvertent Arson: Paintings and Drawings by Patrick Duegaw. October 5, 2012 through January 13, 2013 Beach Museum of Art. Patrick Duegaw, K-State alumnus and founding member of Wichita's Fisch Haus artist cooperative, presents the latest installment of his ongoing "Painted Theater Project." Conceived as a theatrical performance, Duegaw's "Inadvertent Arson" incorporates painted portraits, props, and sets as surrogates for living actors, three-dimensional objects, and a stage. Action is implied instead of performed, and a dialogue appears in the form of artist-generated text that accompanies each portrait.
Doctoral Defense: Jennifer Brantley, Counseling and Student Development. 11 a.m., 368, Bluemont Hall. Title of Dissertation: Liberal Arts and Sciences Graduates' Reflections on their Cooperative Education Experiences and Career Self-Efficacy. Part of the Schedule for Defense of Doctoral Dissertations.
Webinar: Qualtrics. 10 a.m., 401, Hale Library. K-State faculty, staff, and students are invited to attend a webinar on Qualtrics, a research software company providing an online data collection tool, used for surveys, forms, dissertations, assessments, reporting, etc.
Enrollment for Spring 2013 Term.
Saturday, November 17, 2012
CrossFit Free Intro Workout. 10 a.m., Room 4, Natatorium. Try out a free CrossFit Intro workout scaled for beginners and learn more about high intensity exercise and its benefits. All fitness levels are welcome. Free intro workouts will be offered every Saturday during the Fall semester. Sponsored by Department of Kinesiology.
Exhibition: Forces: The Shaping of Manhattan, Fort Riley and Kansas State University. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., September 7, 2012 through January 13, 2013, Flint Hills Discovery Center, 315 South 3rd Street. An exhibition that will follow ideas, events and issues that have influenced the military post, a town and a college from about 1863 to World War I. Sponsored by the College of Human Ecology, K-State Libraries, and more.
Exhibition: Goodnight Moon: Selections from the Permanent Collection. June 5 through December 23, Beach Museum of Art. From starlit staircases and moon glow to glowing sparklers and carnival lights, this exhibition explores the many facets of night. For museum hours and exhibit details, see the website.
Exhibition: Konza: Sculpture by John Powers. July 9, 2012 through May 31, 2013, Beach Museum of Art. Konza is a large kinetic sculpture inspired by the natural beauty and movement of the nearby Konza prairie, and is the newest addition to the Beach Museum of Art's permanent collection. For museum hours and exhibit details, see the website.
Exhibit: Inadvertent Arson: Paintings and Drawings by Patrick Duegaw. October 5, 2012 through January 13, 2013 Beach Museum of Art. Patrick Duegaw, K-State alumnus and founding member of Wichita's Fisch Haus artist cooperative, presents the latest installment of his ongoing "Painted Theater Project." Conceived as a theatrical performance, Duegaw's "Inadvertent Arson" incorporates painted portraits, props, and sets as surrogates for living actors, three-dimensional objects, and a stage. Action is implied instead of performed, and a dialogue appears in the form of artist-generated text that accompanies each portrait.
Artists Conversation. 6:30 to 9 p.m., Beach Museum of Art. From 6:30 to 7 p.m., there will be a members reception with dessert. From 7 to 7:30 p.m., Wichita artists Patrick Duegaw and Randy Regier will be available for informal public conversation. From 7:30 to 9 p.m., there will be a public opening with refreshments.
Sunday, November 18, 2012
Men's Basketball: K-State vs. North Florida. 1 p.m., Bramlage Coliseum.
Exhibition: Forces: The Shaping of Manhattan, Fort Riley and Kansas State University. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., September 7, 2012 through January 13, 2013, Flint Hills Discovery Center, 315 South 3rd Street. An exhibition that will follow ideas, events and issues that have influenced the military post, a town and a college from about 1863 to World War I. Sponsored by the College of Human Ecology, K-State Libraries, and more.
Exhibition: Goodnight Moon: Selections from the Permanent Collection. June 5 through December 23, Beach Museum of Art. From starlit staircases and moon glow to glowing sparklers and carnival lights, this exhibition explores the many facets of night. For museum hours and exhibit details, see the website.
Exhibition: Konza: Sculpture by John Powers. July 9, 2012 through May 31, 2013, Beach Museum of Art. Konza is a large kinetic sculpture inspired by the natural beauty and movement of the nearby Konza prairie, and is the newest addition to the Beach Museum of Art's permanent collection. For museum hours and exhibit details, see the website.
Exhibit: Inadvertent Arson: Paintings and Drawings by Patrick Duegaw. October 5, 2012 through January 13, 2013 Beach Museum of Art. Patrick Duegaw, K-State alumnus and founding member of Wichita's Fisch Haus artist cooperative, presents the latest installment of his ongoing "Painted Theater Project." Conceived as a theatrical performance, Duegaw's "Inadvertent Arson" incorporates painted portraits, props, and sets as surrogates for living actors, three-dimensional objects, and a stage. Action is implied instead of performed, and a dialogue appears in the form of artist-generated text that accompanies each portrait.
WEEK A.
91st calendar day.
Monday, November 19, 2012
Exhibition: Forces: The Shaping of Manhattan, Fort Riley and Kansas State University. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., September 7, 2012 through January 13, 2013, Flint Hills Discovery Center, 315 South 3rd Street. An exhibition that will follow ideas, events and issues that have influenced the military post, a town and a college from about 1863 to World War I. Sponsored by the College of Human Ecology, K-State Libraries, and more.
Exhibition: Goodnight Moon: Selections from the Permanent Collection. June 5 through December 23, Beach Museum of Art. From starlit staircases and moon glow to glowing sparklers and carnival lights, this exhibition explores the many facets of night. For museum hours and exhibit details, see the website.
Exhibition: Konza: Sculpture by John Powers. July 9, 2012 through May 31, 2013, Beach Museum of Art. Konza is a large kinetic sculpture inspired by the natural beauty and movement of the nearby Konza prairie, and is the newest addition to the Beach Museum of Art's permanent collection. For museum hours and exhibit details, see the website.
Exhibit: Inadvertent Arson: Paintings and Drawings by Patrick Duegaw. October 5, 2012 through January 13, 2013 Beach Museum of Art. Patrick Duegaw, K-State alumnus and founding member of Wichita's Fisch Haus artist cooperative, presents the latest installment of his ongoing "Painted Theater Project." Conceived as a theatrical performance, Duegaw's "Inadvertent Arson" incorporates painted portraits, props, and sets as surrogates for living actors, three-dimensional objects, and a stage. Action is implied instead of performed, and a dialogue appears in the form of artist-generated text that accompanies each portrait.
Webinar: Qualtrics. 11 a.m., 401, Hale Library. K-State faculty, staff, and students are invited to attend a webinar on Qualtrics, a research software company providing an online data collection tool, used for surveys, forms, dissertations, assessments, reporting, etc.
Student Holiday
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Exhibition: Forces: The Shaping of Manhattan, Fort Riley and Kansas State University. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., September 7, 2012 through January 13, 2013, Flint Hills Discovery Center, 315 South 3rd Street. An exhibition that will follow ideas, events and issues that have influenced the military post, a town and a college from about 1863 to World War I. Sponsored by the College of Human Ecology, K-State Libraries, and more.
Free Walk-In Portraits for Faculty and Staff. 10 a.m. to noon, and 1 to 3 p.m., Dole Hall. Drop in to Dole Hall for your head and shoulders sitting.
Exhibition: Goodnight Moon: Selections from the Permanent Collection. June 5 through December 23, Beach Museum of Art. From starlit staircases and moon glow to glowing sparklers and carnival lights, this exhibition explores the many facets of night. For museum hours and exhibit details, see the website.
Exhibition: Konza: Sculpture by John Powers. July 9, 2012 through May 31, 2013, Beach Museum of Art. Konza is a large kinetic sculpture inspired by the natural beauty and movement of the nearby Konza prairie, and is the newest addition to the Beach Museum of Art's permanent collection. For museum hours and exhibit details, see the website.
Exhibit: Inadvertent Arson: Paintings and Drawings by Patrick Duegaw. October 5, 2012 through January 13, 2013 Beach Museum of Art. Patrick Duegaw, K-State alumnus and founding member of Wichita's Fisch Haus artist cooperative, presents the latest installment of his ongoing "Painted Theater Project." Conceived as a theatrical performance, Duegaw's "Inadvertent Arson" incorporates painted portraits, props, and sets as surrogates for living actors, three-dimensional objects, and a stage. Action is implied instead of performed, and a dialogue appears in the form of artist-generated text that accompanies each portrait.
Doctoral Defense: Celine Aperce, Animal Science. 2 p.m., 205, Call Hall. Title of Dissertation: Factors Influencing Escherichia coli 0157 Colonization of the Gastrointestinal Tract of Feedlot Cattle. Part of the Schedule for Defense of Doctoral Dissertations.
Student Holiday
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Exhibition: Forces: The Shaping of Manhattan, Fort Riley and Kansas State University. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., September 7, 2012 through January 13, 2013, Flint Hills Discovery Center, 315 South 3rd Street. An exhibition that will follow ideas, events and issues that have influenced the military post, a town and a college from about 1863 to World War I. Sponsored by the College of Human Ecology, K-State Libraries, and more.
Exhibition: Goodnight Moon: Selections from the Permanent Collection. June 5 through December 23, Beach Museum of Art. From starlit staircases and moon glow to glowing sparklers and carnival lights, this exhibition explores the many facets of night. For museum hours and exhibit details, see the website.
Exhibition: Konza: Sculpture by John Powers. July 9, 2012 through May 31, 2013, Beach Museum of Art. Konza is a large kinetic sculpture inspired by the natural beauty and movement of the nearby Konza prairie, and is the newest addition to the Beach Museum of Art's permanent collection. For museum hours and exhibit details, see the website.
Exhibit: Inadvertent Arson: Paintings and Drawings by Patrick Duegaw. October 5, 2012 through January 13, 2013 Beach Museum of Art. Patrick Duegaw, K-State alumnus and founding member of Wichita's Fisch Haus artist cooperative, presents the latest installment of his ongoing "Painted Theater Project." Conceived as a theatrical performance, Duegaw's "Inadvertent Arson" incorporates painted portraits, props, and sets as surrogates for living actors, three-dimensional objects, and a stage. Action is implied instead of performed, and a dialogue appears in the form of artist-generated text that accompanies each portrait.
Student Holiday
Thursday, November 22, 2012
Exhibition: Forces: The Shaping of Manhattan, Fort Riley and Kansas State University. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., September 7, 2012 through January 13, 2013, Flint Hills Discovery Center, 315 South 3rd Street. An exhibition that will follow ideas, events and issues that have influenced the military post, a town and a college from about 1863 to World War I. Sponsored by the College of Human Ecology, K-State Libraries, and more.
Exhibition: Goodnight Moon: Selections from the Permanent Collection. June 5 through December 23, Beach Museum of Art. From starlit staircases and moon glow to glowing sparklers and carnival lights, this exhibition explores the many facets of night. For museum hours and exhibit details, see the website.
Exhibition: Konza: Sculpture by John Powers. July 9, 2012 through May 31, 2013, Beach Museum of Art. Konza is a large kinetic sculpture inspired by the natural beauty and movement of the nearby Konza prairie, and is the newest addition to the Beach Museum of Art's permanent collection. For museum hours and exhibit details, see the website.
Exhibit: Inadvertent Arson: Paintings and Drawings by Patrick Duegaw. October 5, 2012 through January 13, 2013 Beach Museum of Art. Patrick Duegaw, K-State alumnus and founding member of Wichita's Fisch Haus artist cooperative, presents the latest installment of his ongoing "Painted Theater Project." Conceived as a theatrical performance, Duegaw's "Inadvertent Arson" incorporates painted portraits, props, and sets as surrogates for living actors, three-dimensional objects, and a stage. Action is implied instead of performed, and a dialogue appears in the form of artist-generated text that accompanies each portrait.
Student/University Holiday
Friday, November 23, 2012
Exhibition: Forces: The Shaping of Manhattan, Fort Riley and Kansas State University. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., September 7, 2012 through January 13, 2013, Flint Hills Discovery Center, 315 South 3rd Street. An exhibition that will follow ideas, events and issues that have influenced the military post, a town and a college from about 1863 to World War I. Sponsored by the College of Human Ecology, K-State Libraries, and more.
Exhibition: Goodnight Moon: Selections from the Permanent Collection. June 5 through December 23, Beach Museum of Art. From starlit staircases and moon glow to glowing sparklers and carnival lights, this exhibition explores the many facets of night. For museum hours and exhibit details, see the website.
Exhibition: Konza: Sculpture by John Powers. July 9, 2012 through May 31, 2013, Beach Museum of Art. Konza is a large kinetic sculpture inspired by the natural beauty and movement of the nearby Konza prairie, and is the newest addition to the Beach Museum of Art's permanent collection. For museum hours and exhibit details, see the website.
Exhibit: Inadvertent Arson: Paintings and Drawings by Patrick Duegaw. October 5, 2012 through January 13, 2013 Beach Museum of Art. Patrick Duegaw, K-State alumnus and founding member of Wichita's Fisch Haus artist cooperative, presents the latest installment of his ongoing "Painted Theater Project." Conceived as a theatrical performance, Duegaw's "Inadvertent Arson" incorporates painted portraits, props, and sets as surrogates for living actors, three-dimensional objects, and a stage. Action is implied instead of performed, and a dialogue appears in the form of artist-generated text that accompanies each portrait.
Student/University Holiday
Saturday, November 24, 2012
Volleyball: K-State vs. Oklahoma. 7 p.m., Ahearn Field House. Senior Night.
CrossFit Free Intro Workout. 10 a.m., Room 4, Natatorium. Try out a free CrossFit Intro workout scaled for beginners and learn more about high intensity exercise and its benefits. All fitness levels are welcome. Free intro workouts will be offered every Saturday during the Fall semester. Sponsored by Department of Kinesiology.
Exhibition: Forces: The Shaping of Manhattan, Fort Riley and Kansas State University. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., September 7, 2012 through January 13, 2013, Flint Hills Discovery Center, 315 South 3rd Street. An exhibition that will follow ideas, events and issues that have influenced the military post, a town and a college from about 1863 to World War I. Sponsored by the College of Human Ecology, K-State Libraries, and more.
Exhibition: Goodnight Moon: Selections from the Permanent Collection. June 5 through December 23, Beach Museum of Art. From starlit staircases and moon glow to glowing sparklers and carnival lights, this exhibition explores the many facets of night. For museum hours and exhibit details, see the website.
Exhibition: Konza: Sculpture by John Powers. July 9, 2012 through May 31, 2013, Beach Museum of Art. Konza is a large kinetic sculpture inspired by the natural beauty and movement of the nearby Konza prairie, and is the newest addition to the Beach Museum of Art's permanent collection. For museum hours and exhibit details, see the website.
Exhibit: Inadvertent Arson: Paintings and Drawings by Patrick Duegaw. October 5, 2012 through January 13, 2013 Beach Museum of Art. Patrick Duegaw, K-State alumnus and founding member of Wichita's Fisch Haus artist cooperative, presents the latest installment of his ongoing "Painted Theater Project." Conceived as a theatrical performance, Duegaw's "Inadvertent Arson" incorporates painted portraits, props, and sets as surrogates for living actors, three-dimensional objects, and a stage. Action is implied instead of performed, and a dialogue appears in the form of artist-generated text that accompanies each portrait.
Sunday, November 25, 2012
Wildcat Writing and Research Consultations. 6 to 9 p.m., 2nd floor, Hale Library. Writing Center tutors will offer free help with papers for all classes. Sponsored by the Writing Center Tutors and the K-State Librarians.
Exhibition: Forces: The Shaping of Manhattan, Fort Riley and Kansas State University. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., September 7, 2012 through January 13, 2013, Flint Hills Discovery Center, 315 South 3rd Street. An exhibition that will follow ideas, events and issues that have influenced the military post, a town and a college from about 1863 to World War I. Sponsored by the College of Human Ecology, K-State Libraries, and more.
Exhibition: Goodnight Moon: Selections from the Permanent Collection. June 5 through December 23, Beach Museum of Art. From starlit staircases and moon glow to glowing sparklers and carnival lights, this exhibition explores the many facets of night. For museum hours and exhibit details, see the website.
Exhibition: Konza: Sculpture by John Powers. July 9, 2012 through May 31, 2013, Beach Museum of Art. Konza is a large kinetic sculpture inspired by the natural beauty and movement of the nearby Konza prairie, and is the newest addition to the Beach Museum of Art's permanent collection. For museum hours and exhibit details, see the website.
Exhibit: Inadvertent Arson: Paintings and Drawings by Patrick Duegaw. October 5, 2012 through January 13, 2013 Beach Museum of Art. Patrick Duegaw, K-State alumnus and founding member of Wichita's Fisch Haus artist cooperative, presents the latest installment of his ongoing "Painted Theater Project." Conceived as a theatrical performance, Duegaw's "Inadvertent Arson" incorporates painted portraits, props, and sets as surrogates for living actors, three-dimensional objects, and a stage. Action is implied instead of performed, and a dialogue appears in the form of artist-generated text that accompanies each portrait.
WEEK 14.
98th calendar day.
Monday, November 26, 2012
Exhibition: Forces: The Shaping of Manhattan, Fort Riley and Kansas State University. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., September 7, 2012 through January 13, 2013, Flint Hills Discovery Center, 315 South 3rd Street. An exhibition that will follow ideas, events and issues that have influenced the military post, a town and a college from about 1863 to World War I. Sponsored by the College of Human Ecology, K-State Libraries, and more.
Exhibition: Goodnight Moon: Selections from the Permanent Collection. June 5 through December 23, Beach Museum of Art. From starlit staircases and moon glow to glowing sparklers and carnival lights, this exhibition explores the many facets of night. For museum hours and exhibit details, see the website.
Exhibition: Konza: Sculpture by John Powers. July 9, 2012 through May 31, 2013, Beach Museum of Art. Konza is a large kinetic sculpture inspired by the natural beauty and movement of the nearby Konza prairie, and is the newest addition to the Beach Museum of Art's permanent collection. For museum hours and exhibit details, see the website.
Exhibit: Inadvertent Arson: Paintings and Drawings by Patrick Duegaw. October 5, 2012 through January 13, 2013 Beach Museum of Art. Patrick Duegaw, K-State alumnus and founding member of Wichita's Fisch Haus artist cooperative, presents the latest installment of his ongoing "Painted Theater Project." Conceived as a theatrical performance, Duegaw's "Inadvertent Arson" incorporates painted portraits, props, and sets as surrogates for living actors, three-dimensional objects, and a stage. Action is implied instead of performed, and a dialogue appears in the form of artist-generated text that accompanies each portrait.
Doctoral Defense: Casey Weber, Human Nutrition. 8:30 a.m., 146, Justin Hall. Title of Dissertation: Metabolic Implications of Fiber Consumption in Children. Part of the Schedule for Defense of Doctoral Dissertations.
Doctoral Defense: Jason Fewell, Agricultural Economics. 9 a.m., 342, Waters Hall. Title of Dissertation: Essays on Kansas Farmers' Willingness to Adopt Alternative Energy Crops and Conservation Practices. Part of the Schedule for Defense of Doctoral Dissertations.
Doctoral Defense: Wesam Elshamy, Computer Science. 9:30 a.m., 233 Nichols Hall. Title of Dissertation: Continuous-Time Infinite Dynamic Topic Models. Part of the Schedule for Defense of Doctoral Dissertations.
Doctoral Defense: Orlando Aguilar Gallardo, Biological and Agricultural Engineering. 3:30 p.m., 133, Seaton Hall. Title of Dissertation: Measurement and Control of Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Beef Cattle Feedlots. Part of the Schedule for Defense of Doctoral Dissertations.
Doctoral Defense: Rebekah Adams, Human Ecology - Marriage and Family Therapy. 4 p.m., 214, Campus Creek Complex. Title of Dissertation: Strong Communities, Strong Families: An Examination of the Association of Community Functioning with Psychological Resilience, Psychopathology, and Family Outcomes. Part of the Schedule for Defense of Doctoral Dissertations.
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Exhibition: Forces: The Shaping of Manhattan, Fort Riley and Kansas State University. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., September 7, 2012 through January 13, 2013, Flint Hills Discovery Center, 315 South 3rd Street. An exhibition that will follow ideas, events and issues that have influenced the military post, a town and a college from about 1863 to World War I. Sponsored by the College of Human Ecology, K-State Libraries, and more.
Lecture: Manu Chandaria. 11 a.m., Forum Hall, K-State Student Union. Chandaria is the chairman and chief executive officer of the Comcraft Group of Companies in Kenya, and is the Kansas State University International Entrepreneur of the Year. Free and open to the public. This lecture counts for 1 hour of Professional Advantage Program credit. Part of the College of Business Administration's Distinguished Lecture Series sponsored by Commerce Bank and the William T. Kemper Foundation.
Colloquium: A Microdomain Model of Electrical Activity in Cardiac Tissue by Joyce Lin. 2:30 p.m., 122, Cardwell Hall. Lin is a professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Utah. She will introduce the mechanisms behind cardiac conduction and present and discuss results from a new model for the electrical activity in cardiac cells. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Department of Mathematics.
University Ensemble: KSU Collegium Musicum. 5:45 p.m., All Faiths Chapel. Thomas Bell, Director. Sponsored by the Department of Music.
University Ensemble: KSU Orchestra. 7:30 p.m., McCain Auditorium. David Littrell, Conductor. Sponsored by the Department of Music.
Exhibition: Goodnight Moon: Selections from the Permanent Collection. June 5 through December 23, Beach Museum of Art. From starlit staircases and moon glow to glowing sparklers and carnival lights, this exhibition explores the many facets of night. For museum hours and exhibit details, see the website.
Exhibition: Konza: Sculpture by John Powers. July 9, 2012 through May 31, 2013, Beach Museum of Art. Konza is a large kinetic sculpture inspired by the natural beauty and movement of the nearby Konza prairie, and is the newest addition to the Beach Museum of Art's permanent collection. For museum hours and exhibit details, see the website.
Exhibit: Inadvertent Arson: Paintings and Drawings by Patrick Duegaw. October 5, 2012 through January 13, 2013 Beach Museum of Art. Patrick Duegaw, K-State alumnus and founding member of Wichita's Fisch Haus artist cooperative, presents the latest installment of his ongoing "Painted Theater Project." Conceived as a theatrical performance, Duegaw's "Inadvertent Arson" incorporates painted portraits, props, and sets as surrogates for living actors, three-dimensional objects, and a stage. Action is implied instead of performed, and a dialogue appears in the form of artist-generated text that accompanies each portrait.
Doctoral Defense: Derek Brake, Animal Science. 9:30 a.m., 140, Call Hall. Title of Dissertation: Effects of Duodenal Amino Acid Infusion on Small Intestinal Starch Digestion in Cattle. Part of the Schedule for Defense of Doctoral Dissertations.
Doctoral Defense: Kennard Callender, Nuclear Engineering. 9:30 a.m., 3053, Rathbone Hall. Title of Dissertation: Methods for Optimization of the Signature-Based Radiation Scanning Approach for Detection of Nitrogen-Rich Explosives. Part of the Schedule for Defense of Doctoral Dissertations.
Doctoral Defense: Yelica Lopez Rodriguez, Physiology. 2:30 p.m., 4th Floor Mara Conference Center, Trotter Hall. Title of Dissertation: Immunosuppressive Properties of Wharton's Jelly Derived Mesenchymal Stromal Cells in the Treatment of Graft Versus Host Disease in Rat Model. Part of the Schedule for Defense of Doctoral Dissertations.
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Presentation: Trinkets and Treasures by Gina Nixon, Mandy Wilson, and Pat Melgares. 9 a.m., Comm Tips Connect Meeting Room. Everyone loves giveaways. Learn about specialty items available from the K-State Research and Extension Bookstore and how they can add value to your local unit or program. Learn about bulk discounts and how to order specialty items. Part of the Comm Tips Online Communication Series sponsored by the Department of Communications and Agricultural Education.
Brown Bag Lunch: Understanding Your Credit Score and Ways to Strengthen It by Roxanne Martens. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Big 12 Room, K-State Student Union. Part of the Women of K-State Brown Bag Lunches.
16th Annual K-State Scholarship Workshop. 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Ballroom, K-State Student Union. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.
Exhibition: Forces: The Shaping of Manhattan, Fort Riley and Kansas State University. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., September 7, 2012 through January 13, 2013, Flint Hills Discovery Center, 315 South 3rd Street. An exhibition that will follow ideas, events and issues that have influenced the military post, a town and a college from about 1863 to World War I. Sponsored by the College of Human Ecology, K-State Libraries, and more.
Exhibit: University Life Cafe Exhibit. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., November 28, 2012, through January 9, 2013, William T. Kemper Art Gallery, K-State Student Union. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.
Colloquium: Clique and Cluster Identification Using Convex Optimization by Brendan Ames. 2:30 p.m., 122, Cardwell Hall. Ames is a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Institute for Mathematics and its Applications at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Department of Mathematics.
University Ensemble: KSU Jazz Bands. 7:30 p.m., Forum Hall, K-State Student Union. Wayne Goins, Director. Sponsored by the Department of Music.
Exhibition: Goodnight Moon: Selections from the Permanent Collection. June 5 through December 23, Beach Museum of Art. From starlit staircases and moon glow to glowing sparklers and carnival lights, this exhibition explores the many facets of night. For museum hours and exhibit details, see the website.
Exhibition: Konza: Sculpture by John Powers. July 9, 2012 through May 31, 2013, Beach Museum of Art. Konza is a large kinetic sculpture inspired by the natural beauty and movement of the nearby Konza prairie, and is the newest addition to the Beach Museum of Art's permanent collection. For museum hours and exhibit details, see the website.
Exhibit: Inadvertent Arson: Paintings and Drawings by Patrick Duegaw. October 5, 2012 through January 13, 2013 Beach Museum of Art. Patrick Duegaw, K-State alumnus and founding member of Wichita's Fisch Haus artist cooperative, presents the latest installment of his ongoing "Painted Theater Project." Conceived as a theatrical performance, Duegaw's "Inadvertent Arson" incorporates painted portraits, props, and sets as surrogates for living actors, three-dimensional objects, and a stage. Action is implied instead of performed, and a dialogue appears in the form of artist-generated text that accompanies each portrait.
Walk-in Wednesday. Noon to 4 p.m., Holtz Hall. Drop by to have your resumé reviewed or to ask a quick question. No appointment necessary. Sponsored by Career & Employment Services.
Doctoral Defense: Chen Lin, Chemistry. 2:30 p.m., 209, Chemistry/Biochemistry Building. Title of Dissertation: Low Temperature Laser-Induced Fluorescence Studies of Chromophores in Soft Solids and Biological Matter. Part of the Schedule for Defense of Doctoral Dissertations.
Pottery Sale. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Bosco Plaza, K-State Student Union. The KSU Potter's Guild will be selling pottery works of students, which includes unique one-of-a-kind gifts in all price ranges. Help support funding of visiting artists as well as our trip to the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts. Presented by the KSU Potters Guild.
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Social Media Roundtable. 11 a.m., Hemisphere Room, Hale Library. Please plan now to attend and give input on the use of social media on our campus. Sponsored by the Social Media Center.
Does HIV Look Like Me? by Christina Rock. 7 p.m., Little Theatre, K-State Student Union. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.
Exhibition: Forces: The Shaping of Manhattan, Fort Riley and Kansas State University. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., September 7, 2012 through January 13, 2013, Flint Hills Discovery Center, 315 South 3rd Street. An exhibition that will follow ideas, events and issues that have influenced the military post, a town and a college from about 1863 to World War I. Sponsored by the College of Human Ecology, K-State Libraries, and more.
Exhibit: University Life Cafe Exhibit. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., November 28, 2012, through January 9, 2013, William T. Kemper Art Gallery, K-State Student Union. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.
Film: Humanity Looks Good on Everyone. 1 p.m., Little Theatre, K-State Student Union. The premiere of this half-hour documentary is about Marilyn Kaff's work with special needs children in Tanzania. A question and answer session will follow with Kaff and her team. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the College of Education.
Lecture: NSF Merit Review Process: A Program Director's Perspective by Dr. Zhijian Pei. 3:30 p.m., Big 12 Room, K-State Student Union. Dr. Pei, professor of industrial and manufacturing systems engineering at Kansas State University, earned the Commerce Bank Distinguished Graduate Faculty Award for the 2011-2012 academic year. It recognizes outstanding research and advising of graduate students. He is an international authority on advanced manufacturing processes and will speak about the merit review process of research proposals. Free and open to the public. Part of the Commerce Bank Distinguished Graduate Faculty Award Lecture Series.
University Ensemble: KSU Jazz Combos. 7:30 p.m., Union Station, K-State Student Union. Wayne Goins, Director. Sponsored by the Department of Music.
WinterDance 2012. 7:30 p.m., Nov. 29 - Dec. 1, Nichols Theatre. Tickets available from McCain box office. Presented by K-State Dance Program.
Exhibition: Goodnight Moon: Selections from the Permanent Collection. June 5 through December 23, Beach Museum of Art. From starlit staircases and moon glow to glowing sparklers and carnival lights, this exhibition explores the many facets of night. For museum hours and exhibit details, see the website.
Exhibition: Konza: Sculpture by John Powers. July 9, 2012 through May 31, 2013, Beach Museum of Art. Konza is a large kinetic sculpture inspired by the natural beauty and movement of the nearby Konza prairie, and is the newest addition to the Beach Museum of Art's permanent collection. For museum hours and exhibit details, see the website.
Exhibit: Inadvertent Arson: Paintings and Drawings by Patrick Duegaw. October 5, 2012 through January 13, 2013 Beach Museum of Art. Patrick Duegaw, K-State alumnus and founding member of Wichita's Fisch Haus artist cooperative, presents the latest installment of his ongoing "Painted Theater Project." Conceived as a theatrical performance, Duegaw's "Inadvertent Arson" incorporates painted portraits, props, and sets as surrogates for living actors, three-dimensional objects, and a stage. Action is implied instead of performed, and a dialogue appears in the form of artist-generated text that accompanies each portrait.
Ladies Night. 6:30 to 8 p.m., Beach Museum of Art. Join us for an evening of art and dessert. Participants will create star-based greeting cards to celebrate the season of light. Reservations are required, $10 per person, $7.50 for members.
Pottery Sale. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Bosco Plaza, K-State Student Union. The KSU Potter's Guild will be selling pottery works of students, which includes unique one-of-a-kind gifts in all price ranges. Help support funding of visiting artists as well as our trip to the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts. Presented by the KSU Potters Guild.
Friday, November 30, 2012
Women's Basketball: K-State vs. Mississippi Valley State. 7 p.m., Bramlage Coliseum.
Coffee Hour Series: Rwanda. 4 to 5 p.m., Multipurpose Room, International Student Center. Presented by Benita Mugabo. Refreshments typical of the student's home country will be served following the presentation. Free and open to the public. Part of the Fall 2012 Coffee Hour Series, presented by International Student & Scholar Services.
Film: Armageddon. 8 p.m., Little Theatre, K-State Student Union. Admission $1. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.
After Hours: Mentalist Christopher Carter. 10 p.m., Forum Hall, K-State Student Union. Free admission. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.
Exhibition: Forces: The Shaping of Manhattan, Fort Riley and Kansas State University. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., September 7, 2012 through January 13, 2013, Flint Hills Discovery Center, 315 South 3rd Street. An exhibition that will follow ideas, events and issues that have influenced the military post, a town and a college from about 1863 to World War I. Sponsored by the College of Human Ecology, K-State Libraries, and more.
Exhibit: University Life Cafe Exhibit. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., November 28, 2012, through January 9, 2013, William T. Kemper Art Gallery, K-State Student Union. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.
Reading: Lauren Groff, novelist. 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Little Theater, K-State Student Union. Novelist Lauren Groff will read from her work. Sponsored by the Department of English, Creative Writing Enthusiasts (CreWE), and the Women's Studies Program.
Student Recital Series: Saxophone Studio of Anna Marie Wytko. 7:30 p.m., All Faiths Chapel. Sponsored by the Department of Music.
WinterDance 2012. 7:30 p.m., Nov. 29 - Dec. 1, Nichols Theatre. Tickets available from McCain box office. Presented by K-State Dance Program.
Exhibition: Goodnight Moon: Selections from the Permanent Collection. June 5 through December 23, Beach Museum of Art. From starlit staircases and moon glow to glowing sparklers and carnival lights, this exhibition explores the many facets of night. For museum hours and exhibit details, see the website.
Exhibition: Konza: Sculpture by John Powers. July 9, 2012 through May 31, 2013, Beach Museum of Art. Konza is a large kinetic sculpture inspired by the natural beauty and movement of the nearby Konza prairie, and is the newest addition to the Beach Museum of Art's permanent collection. For museum hours and exhibit details, see the website.
Exhibit: Inadvertent Arson: Paintings and Drawings by Patrick Duegaw. October 5, 2012 through January 13, 2013 Beach Museum of Art. Patrick Duegaw, K-State alumnus and founding member of Wichita's Fisch Haus artist cooperative, presents the latest installment of his ongoing "Painted Theater Project." Conceived as a theatrical performance, Duegaw's "Inadvertent Arson" incorporates painted portraits, props, and sets as surrogates for living actors, three-dimensional objects, and a stage. Action is implied instead of performed, and a dialogue appears in the form of artist-generated text that accompanies each portrait.
Pottery Sale. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Bosco Plaza, K-State Student Union. The KSU Potter's Guild will be selling pottery works of students, which includes unique one-of-a-kind gifts in all price ranges. Help support funding of visiting artists as well as our trip to the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts. Presented by the KSU Potters Guild.
World AIDS Day. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Near the Food Court, K-State Student Union. SHAPE, LGBT and KDHE will have free condoms, pins, water bottles, etc., along with valuable information about STDs, especially HIV. We want to raise awareness and answer questions regarding this disease. We will also be doing free HIV testing. KDHE and Lafene Health Center.
Saturday, December 1, 2012
Football: Texas. 7 p.m., Bill Snyder Family Stadium. Senior Day.
CrossFit Free Intro Workout. 10 a.m., Room 4, Natatorium. Try out a free CrossFit Intro workout scaled for beginners and learn more about high intensity exercise and its benefits. All fitness levels are welcome. Free intro workouts will be offered every Saturday during the Fall semester. Sponsored by Department of Kinesiology.
Mock Caldecott. 1 p.m., Manhattan Public Library, 629 Poyntz Avenue. Review and discuss the most distinguished picture books of 2012 and vote on a winner. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Children's and Adolescent Literature Community, the Department of English, and the Manhattan Public Library.
Film: Armageddon. 7 & 10 p.m., Little Theatre, K-State Student Union. Admission $1. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.
Exhibition: Forces: The Shaping of Manhattan, Fort Riley and Kansas State University. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., September 7, 2012 through January 13, 2013, Flint Hills Discovery Center, 315 South 3rd Street. An exhibition that will follow ideas, events and issues that have influenced the military post, a town and a college from about 1863 to World War I. Sponsored by the College of Human Ecology, K-State Libraries, and more.
Exhibit: University Life Cafe Exhibit. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., November 28, 2012, through January 9, 2013, William T. Kemper Art Gallery, K-State Student Union. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.
WinterDance 2012. 2:30 and 7:30 p.m., Nichols Theatre. Tickets available from McCain box office. Presented by K-State Dance Program.
Exhibition: Goodnight Moon: Selections from the Permanent Collection. June 5 through December 23, Beach Museum of Art. From starlit staircases and moon glow to glowing sparklers and carnival lights, this exhibition explores the many facets of night. For museum hours and exhibit details, see the website.
Exhibition: Konza: Sculpture by John Powers. July 9, 2012 through May 31, 2013, Beach Museum of Art. Konza is a large kinetic sculpture inspired by the natural beauty and movement of the nearby Konza prairie, and is the newest addition to the Beach Museum of Art's permanent collection. For museum hours and exhibit details, see the website.
Exhibit: Inadvertent Arson: Paintings and Drawings by Patrick Duegaw. October 5, 2012 through January 13, 2013 Beach Museum of Art. Patrick Duegaw, K-State alumnus and founding member of Wichita's Fisch Haus artist cooperative, presents the latest installment of his ongoing "Painted Theater Project." Conceived as a theatrical performance, Duegaw's "Inadvertent Arson" incorporates painted portraits, props, and sets as surrogates for living actors, three-dimensional objects, and a stage. Action is implied instead of performed, and a dialogue appears in the form of artist-generated text that accompanies each portrait.
Last day to update the Summer 2013 Class Schedule by colleges/departments.
Sunday, December 2, 2012
Men's Basketball: K-State vs. USC Upstate. 1 p.m., Bramlage Coliseum.
Wildcat Writing and Research Consultations. 6 to 9 p.m., 2nd floor, Hale Library. Writing Center tutors will offer free help with papers for all classes. Sponsored by the Writing Center Tutors and the K-State Librarians.
Film: Armageddon. 8 p.m., Little Theatre, K-State Student Union. Admission $1. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.
Exhibition: Forces: The Shaping of Manhattan, Fort Riley and Kansas State University. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., September 7, 2012 through January 13, 2013, Flint Hills Discovery Center, 315 South 3rd Street. An exhibition that will follow ideas, events and issues that have influenced the military post, a town and a college from about 1863 to World War I. Sponsored by the College of Human Ecology, K-State Libraries, and more.
Exhibit: University Life Cafe Exhibit. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., November 28, 2012, through January 9, 2013, William T. Kemper Art Gallery, K-State Student Union. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.
University Ensemble: Holiday Extravaganza. 3 p.m., McCain Auditorium. KSU Collegiate Chorale, Concert Choir, In-a-Chord, K-State Singers, Men's Choir, Women's Choirs and KSU Alumni Choir. Joshua Oppenheim and Julie Yu, Conductors. Admission is charged. Sponsored by the Department of Music.
Student Recital Series: Piano Studio of Slawomir Dobrzanski. 6 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Manhattan, 481 Zeandale Road. Sponsored by the Department of Music.
Exhibition: Goodnight Moon: Selections from the Permanent Collection. June 5 through December 23, Beach Museum of Art. From starlit staircases and moon glow to glowing sparklers and carnival lights, this exhibition explores the many facets of night. For museum hours and exhibit details, see the website.
Exhibition: Konza: Sculpture by John Powers. July 9, 2012 through May 31, 2013, Beach Museum of Art. Konza is a large kinetic sculpture inspired by the natural beauty and movement of the nearby Konza prairie, and is the newest addition to the Beach Museum of Art's permanent collection. For museum hours and exhibit details, see the website.
Exhibit: Inadvertent Arson: Paintings and Drawings by Patrick Duegaw. October 5, 2012 through January 13, 2013 Beach Museum of Art. Patrick Duegaw, K-State alumnus and founding member of Wichita's Fisch Haus artist cooperative, presents the latest installment of his ongoing "Painted Theater Project." Conceived as a theatrical performance, Duegaw's "Inadvertent Arson" incorporates painted portraits, props, and sets as surrogates for living actors, three-dimensional objects, and a stage. Action is implied instead of performed, and a dialogue appears in the form of artist-generated text that accompanies each portrait.
Family Holiday Workshop. 1:30 to 3 p.m., Beach Museum of Art. Join us for our annual holiday craft workshop, which is an extravaganza of winter based art activities to help celebrate the season of light and refreshments. $5 per child, reservations are not needed. $3 for Beach members. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
WEEK 15.
105th calendar day.
Monday, December 3, 2012
Film: Lbs. 7 p.m., Forum Hall, K-State Student Union. Lbs. follows the journey of a 315-pound man that decides to kick his food addiction by moving to the country. A Q&A session with the film-maker will follow the film. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by SNAC (Sensible Nutrition And body image Choices), SGA, and the Union Program Council.
Exhibition: Forces: The Shaping of Manhattan, Fort Riley and Kansas State University. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., September 7, 2012 through January 13, 2013, Flint Hills Discovery Center, 315 South 3rd Street. An exhibition that will follow ideas, events and issues that have influenced the military post, a town and a college from about 1863 to World War I. Sponsored by the College of Human Ecology, K-State Libraries, and more.
Exhibit: University Life Cafe Exhibit. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., November 28, 2012, through January 9, 2013, William T. Kemper Art Gallery, K-State Student Union. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.
Free Walk-In Portraits for Faculty and Staff. 10 a.m. to noon, and 1 to 3 p.m., Dole Hall. Drop in to Dole Hall for your head and shoulders sitting.
Student Recital Series: Theory Class Composition Recital. 5:45 p.m., All Faiths Chapel. Sponsored by the Department of Music.
University Ensemble: KSU Wind Ensemble and Concert Band. 7:30 p.m., McCain Auditorium. Frank Tracz and Don Linn, Conductors. Sponsored by the Department of Music.
Exhibition: Goodnight Moon: Selections from the Permanent Collection. June 5 through December 23, Beach Museum of Art. From starlit staircases and moon glow to glowing sparklers and carnival lights, this exhibition explores the many facets of night. For museum hours and exhibit details, see the website.
Exhibition: Konza: Sculpture by John Powers. July 9, 2012 through May 31, 2013, Beach Museum of Art. Konza is a large kinetic sculpture inspired by the natural beauty and movement of the nearby Konza prairie, and is the newest addition to the Beach Museum of Art's permanent collection. For museum hours and exhibit details, see the website.
Exhibit: Inadvertent Arson: Paintings and Drawings by Patrick Duegaw. October 5, 2012 through January 13, 2013 Beach Museum of Art. Patrick Duegaw, K-State alumnus and founding member of Wichita's Fisch Haus artist cooperative, presents the latest installment of his ongoing "Painted Theater Project." Conceived as a theatrical performance, Duegaw's "Inadvertent Arson" incorporates painted portraits, props, and sets as surrogates for living actors, three-dimensional objects, and a stage. Action is implied instead of performed, and a dialogue appears in the form of artist-generated text that accompanies each portrait.
Doctoral Defense: Qiumei Bian, Industrial Engineering. 3:30 p.m., 2036, Durland Hall. Title of Dissertation: Femtosecond Laser Micromachining the Advanced Materials. Part of the Schedule for Defense of Doctoral Dissertations.
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