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Saturday, January 19, 2013

Men's Basketball: K-State vs. Oklahoma. 3 p.m., Bramlage Coliseum.

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.

eID password-change timeframe. Jan. 1-Feb. 13 is the timeframe for all K-Staters to change their password for spring semester. Sign in to your eProfile to change your password. More details are in the Password FAQs. Sponsored by Information Technology Services.

Sunday, January 20, 2013

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.

eID password-change timeframe. Jan. 1-Feb. 13 is the timeframe for all K-Staters to change their password for spring semester. Sign in to your eProfile to change your password. More details are in the Password FAQs. Sponsored by Information Technology Services.

WEEK 1.

Monday, January 21, 2013

Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Manhattan Town Center. This annual event is a way to continue Martin Luther King Junior's ideals of civic service and actively making a difference in your local community. Please consider serving with us on this Day of Service. Volunteering check-in begins at 9 a.m. in the Manhattan Town Center Mall. Service will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with free t-shirts to the first 250 volunteers. Volunteers can sign up as an individual or a team. Email handson@ksu.edu, visit handson.ksu.edu or call (785)532-7607 for more information. Sponsored by HandsOn Kansas State.

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.

Martin Luther King "Day On" Open House. 10 a.m. to noon, Beach Museum of Art. The Beach offers a special viewing from the permanent collection of objects created by a diverse range of artists that express themes of cultural identity from the permanent collection. This event is free but we request a food donation for the Flint Hills Breadbasket.

eID password-change timeframe. Jan. 1-Feb. 13 is the timeframe for all K-Staters to change their password for spring semester. Sign in to your eProfile to change your password. More details are in the Password FAQs. Sponsored by Information Technology Services.

University Holiday

Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Men's Basketball: K-State vs. Kansas. 7 p.m., Bramlage Coliseum.

Signing Ceremony and Reception with the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum. 1:30 p.m., Hemisphere Room, Hale Library. President Kirk Schulz and Archivist of the U.S. David Ferriero will sign a memorandum of understanding to formalize cooperation between the University and the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum on research and teaching initiatives. K-State Libraries.

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.

eID password-change timeframe. Jan. 1-Feb. 13 is the timeframe for all K-Staters to change their password for spring semester. Sign in to your eProfile to change your password. More details are in the Password FAQs. Sponsored by Information Technology Services.

Media development center reopens 10 a.m., The center was closed Dec. 15-Jan. 21 for maintenance and updates.

Spring 2013 Term begins.

1st calendar day.

$50 Special Handling Fee for late enrollment begins.

DCE Evening College 16-week and 8-week courses begin.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Women's Basketball: K-State vs. Oklahoma State. 7 p.m., Bramlage Coliseum.

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.

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.

eID password-change timeframe. Jan. 1-Feb. 13 is the timeframe for all K-Staters to change their password for spring semester. Sign in to your eProfile to change your password. More details are in the Password FAQs. Sponsored by Information Technology Services.

Thursday, January 24, 2013

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.

Powercat Financial Services: Salt Launch Event. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Second Floor, K-State Student Union. Join Powercat Financial Counseling at the Winter Union Canrnival and Expo as they launch their new financial tool. Step into the money vault to catch as many flying bills as possible and win prizes ranging from t-shirts to Keurigs. Powercat Financial Counseling.

Student Recital Series: Kelley Tracz, Oboe. 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 226, 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: 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.

eID password-change timeframe. Jan. 1-Feb. 13 is the timeframe for all K-Staters to change their password for spring semester. Sign in to your eProfile to change your password. More details are in the Password FAQs. Sponsored by Information Technology Services.

Friday, January 25, 2013

Lecture: Memos From an Inconvenient Studio by Mahesh Daas. 4 p.m., KS Ballroom, K-State Student Union. Daas is the national ACSA Distinguished Professor of Architecture and also chairperson of the department of architecture at Ball State University. He is also an award-winning fiction writer and poet. Lecture is free and open to the public Presented by the College of Architecture, Planning & Design.

Concert Band Clinic. All day, final concert at 1 p.m. on Sunday, McCain Auditorium. Sponsored by the Department of Music.

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.

Resumé Critique. 10 a.m. to noon, Holtz Hall. Stop by to get your resumé prepared for upcoming career fairs and interviews. No appointment necessary. Sponsored by Career and Employment Services.

eID password-change timeframe. Jan. 1-Feb. 13 is the timeframe for all K-Staters to change their password for spring semester. Sign in to your eProfile to change your password. More details are in the Password FAQs. Sponsored by Information Technology Services.

Saturday, January 26, 2013

SafeZone Training: Becoming the Ally. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Room 301, Trotter Hall. Individuals are trained to become SafeZone allies who provide "safe zones" where individuals affected by homophobia, hateful acts, & sexual violence can safely go for support and assistance. Register here. Presented by SafeZone at K-State.

Concert Band Clinic. All day, final concert at 1 p.m. on Sunday, McCain Auditorium. Sponsored by the Department of Music.

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.

The Rosa Parks Story. 1 to 3 p.m., Beach Museum of Art. Honoring the 100th anniversary of the birthday of American civil Rights Movement pioneer Rosa Parks (February 4), we present a free screening of the Emmy-nominated movie "The Rosa Parks Story", starring Academy Award nominee Angela Bassett and directed by noted filmmaker Julie Dash. The film will be preceded and followed by brief discussions in the UMB Theatre.

eID password-change timeframe. Jan. 1-Feb. 13 is the timeframe for all K-Staters to change their password for spring semester. Sign in to your eProfile to change your password. More details are in the Password FAQs. Sponsored by Information Technology Services.

Sunday, January 27, 2013

Concert Band Clinic. All day, final concert at 1 p.m. on Sunday, McCain Auditorium. Sponsored by the Department of Music.

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.

eID password-change timeframe. Jan. 1-Feb. 13 is the timeframe for all K-Staters to change their password for spring semester. Sign in to your eProfile to change your password. More details are in the Password FAQs. Sponsored by Information Technology Services.

WEEK 2.

6th calendar day.

Monday, January 28, 2013

Lecture on Diversity: Successive Approximations by Ray Huff of Huff + Gooden Architects. 4 p.m., Little Theatre, K-State Student Union. Ray Huff is a founding partner of Huff + Gooden Architects and is the founding director of the Clemson Architecture Center in Charleston, South Carolina. Presented by the College of Architecture, Planning & Design.

Community Cinema: Soul Food Junkies. 7 p.m., Town Hall Room, Leadership Studies Building. This film delves into the historical and controversial relationship between the African American community and soul food. How does our affinity for soul food and its dietary traditions affect the health of the African American community? Free and open to the public. Discussion following film screening. Sponsored by the School of Leadership Studies.

Guest Artist: Payton and the Pipes. 7:30 p.m., All Faiths Chapel. Sponsored by the Department of Music.

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.

Career Closet. 1 to 5 p.m., Courtyard, K-State Student Union. Browse our closet of gently used professional attire for upcoming career fairs and interviews. Men and women, all sizes. Monetary and canned food donations accepted with proceeds benefiting the Manhattan Emergency Shelter. Sponsored by Career and Employment Services.

eID password-change timeframe. Jan. 1-Feb. 13 is the timeframe for all K-Staters to change their password for spring semester. Sign in to your eProfile to change your password. More details are in the Password FAQs. Sponsored by Information Technology Services.

Last day to add without electronic Advisor permission for the colleges of Agriculture, Architecture Planning and Design, Education, Engineering & Human Ecology.

Last day to add a course without instructor permission.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Landon Lecture: Michael Oren, Israeli Ambassador. 10:15 a.m., Forum Hall, K-State Student Union. Live video stream will be available at time of lecture. Sponsored by the Landon Lecture Series.

Performance Series: A Chorus Line. 7:30 p.m., McCain Auditorium. In an empty theater, on a bare stage, casting for a new Broadway musical is almost complete. For 17 dancers, this audition is the chance of a lifetime. It's what they've worked for - with every drop of sweat, every hour of training, every day of their lives. It's the one opportunity to do what they've always dreamed: to have the chance to dance. This is "A Chorus Line," the musical for everyone who's ever had a dream and put it all on the line. Winner of nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize for drama, the singular sensation returns for an all-new tour. Come meet the new generation of Broadway's best! Ticket information or call 532-6428.

Kansas Day Celebration. 11 a.m. to noon, lunch to follow, Hemisphere Room, Hale Library. Celebrating the history, landscapes, poetry, and music of Kansas! Faculty will be sharing how they incorporate Kansas History into their teaching and outreach. Please register by visiting www.k-state.edu/catl/kansasday Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning.

Film Screening: Very Young Girls. 7 p.m., Forum Hall, K-State Student Union. The film is a documentary and exposé of human trafficking that follows 13- and 14-year-old African-American girls as they are seduced, abused, and sold on New York's streets by pimps; while being treated as adult criminals by police. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Freedom Alliance.

Student Recital Series: Vocal Studio of Amy Rosine. 5:45 p.m., All Faiths Chapel. Sponsored by the Department of Music.

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.

Homeschool Tuesdays. 1 to 2:30 p.m., Beach Museum of Art. Held the first and last Tuesday of the month, these free classes are expanded versions of the ARTSmart classes and similar to our school tour offerings. Classes will be split by age so that older children may participate in more challenging discussion and activities. Younger children will participate in games or story time activities.

ARTSmart! Class: Museum of Wonder for All Ages. 4:15 to 5:15 p.m., Beach Museum of Art. Experience the wonder and variety of the visual world a we explore the many collections of K-State through the Museum of Wonder exhibition. Classes integrate art, science, language arts, math and history and help students develop critical thinking skills. Art projects will feature a wide variety of media.

Career Closet. 8 a.m. to noon, Courtyard, K-State Student Union. Browse our closet of gently used professional attire for upcoming career fairs and interviews. Men and women, all sizes. Monetary and canned food donations accepted with proceeds benefiting the Manhattan Emergency Shelter. Sponsored by Career and Employment Services.

eID password-change timeframe. Jan. 1-Feb. 13 is the timeframe for all K-Staters to change their password for spring semester. Sign in to your eProfile to change your password. More details are in the Password FAQs. Sponsored by Information Technology Services.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Men's Basketball: K-State vs. Texas. 7 p.m., Bramlage Coliseum.

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.

ARTSmart! Class: Museum of Wonder for All Ages. 4:15 to 5:15 p.m., Beach Museum of Art. Experience the wonder and variety of the visual world a we explore the many collections of K-State through the Museum of Wonder exhibition. Classes integrate art, science, language arts, math and history and help students develop critical thinking skills. Art projects will feature a wide variety of media.

ARTSmart! Class: Museum of Wonder for Toddlers and Twos. 10:30 to 11 a.m., Beach Museum of Art. Experience the wonder and variety of the visual world a we explore the many collections of K-State through the Museum of Wonder exhibition. Classes integrate art, science, language arts, math and history and help students develop critical thinking skills. Art projects will feature a wide variety of media.

Agri-Industry Career Fair. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Ballroom, K-State Student Union. Meet with employers and learn about full-time and internship opportunities with agriculture-related organizations. Promoted by Career and Employment Services.

eID password-change timeframe. Jan. 1-Feb. 13 is the timeframe for all K-Staters to change their password for spring semester. Sign in to your eProfile to change your password. More details are in the Password FAQs. Sponsored by Information Technology Services.

Thursday, January 31, 2013

Faculty Artist: Paul Hunt, Trombone. 7:30 p.m., All Faiths Chapel. Sponsored by the Department of Music.

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.

ARTSmart! Class: Museum of Wonder for School Age. 4:15 to 5:15 p.m., Beach Museum of Art. Experience the wonder and variety of the visual world a we explore the many collections of K-State through the Museum of Wonder exhibition. Classes integrate art, science, language arts, math and history and help students develop critical thinking skills. Art projects will feature a wide variety of media.

ARTSmart! Class: Museum of Wonder for Ages 2-3. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Beach Museum of Art. Experience the wonder and variety of the visual world a we explore the many collections of K-State through the Museum of Wonder exhibition. Classes integrate art, science, language arts, math and history and help students develop critical thinking skills. Art projects will feature a wide variety of media.

Valentines Workshop for Adults. 6:30 to 8 p.m., Beach Museum of Art. Come alone (to make your cards in secret!), bring some friends, or make it a date. We will have all the supplies you need to make Valentines. Reservations required. $10 per person, $7.50 for members.

eID password-change timeframe. Jan. 1-Feb. 13 is the timeframe for all K-Staters to change their password for spring semester. Sign in to your eProfile to change your password. More details are in the Password FAQs. Sponsored by Information Technology Services.

Friday, February 1, 2013

Performance Series: Sweet Honey In The Rock. 7:30 p.m., McCain Auditorium. The internationally renowned and Grammy-nominated a cappella ensemble, has been a vital and innovative presence in the music culture of Washington, D.C., and in communities of conscience around the world. Rooted in a deeply held commitment to create music out of the rich textures of African-American traditions, Sweet Honey In The Rock possesses a stunning vocal prowess that captures the complex sounds of blues, spirituals, traditional gospel hymns, rap, reggae, African chants, hip-hop, ancient lullabies and jazz improvisation. Sweet Honey's collective voice, occasionally accompanied by hand percussion instruments, produces a sound filled with soulful harmonies and intricate rhythms. Ticket information or call 532-6428.

S4: Simple Strategies for Student Success. 1 to 5 p.m., Forum Hall and Ballroom, K-State Student Union. The Spring 2013 Teaching Workshop includes interactive presentations that will change the way you teach. Featuring Keynote presenter Dr. Todd Zakrajsek, associate professor in the department of family medicine at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. There will also be an opportunity for faculty to share one teaching idea that works for them during a five-minute rapid fire session. Registration Information. Faculty Exchange for Teaching Excellence and the Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning.

Workshop: Making People Care: Planning and Writing Newsletter Content to Increase Engagement and Giving by Susan 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 today, choose stories and photos that inspire and increase engagement, and much more. Open to anyone who is repsonsible for a newsletter sent to a K-State alumni or donor audience. Whether you are a seasoned communications professional or new to producing a newsletter, this workshop is for you. RSVP. Hosted by the KSU Foundation.

After Hours: Western Night. 9 p.m. to midnight, Courtyard, K-State Student Union. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.

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.

ARTSmart! Class: Museum of Wonder for Ages 4-5. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Beach Museum of Art. Experience the wonder and variety of the visual world a we explore the many collections of K-State through the Museum of Wonder exhibition. Classes integrate art, science, language arts, math and history and help students develop critical thinking skills. Art projects will feature a wide variety of media.

eID password-change timeframe. Jan. 1-Feb. 13 is the timeframe for all K-Staters to change their password for spring semester. Sign in to your eProfile to change your password. More details are in the Password FAQs. Sponsored by Information Technology Services.

Saturday, February 2, 2013

Women's Basketball: K-State vs. Kansas. 2 p.m., Bramlage Coliseum.

S4: Simple Strategies for Student Success. 9 to 11:45 a.m., Alumni Center. The Spring 2013 Teaching Workshop includes interactive presentations that will change the way you teach. Following opening remarks by Coach Bill Snyder, there will be a pancake breakfast and a workshop led by Dr. Todd Zakrajsek. Registration Information. Faculty Exchange for Teaching Excellence and the Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning.

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.

eID password-change timeframe. Jan. 1-Feb. 13 is the timeframe for all K-Staters to change their password for spring semester. Sign in to your eProfile to change your password. More details are in the Password FAQs. Sponsored by Information Technology Services.

Sunday, February 3, 2013

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: 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.

Annual Family Valentines Workshop. 1:30 to 3 p.m., Beach Museum of Art. All the lace, ribbon and bling you need to create handmade Valentines, plus refreshments. This is a great chance for families to have fun together. $5 per child, $3 members, reservations are not required. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

eID password-change timeframe. Jan. 1-Feb. 13 is the timeframe for all K-Staters to change their password for spring semester. Sign in to your eProfile to change your password. More details are in the Password FAQs. Sponsored by Information Technology Services.

WEEK 3.

13th calendar day.

Monday, February 4, 2013

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.

Dancing with the K-State Stars. 7:30 p.m., McCain Auditorium. Featuring Chelsie Hightower. Tickets availabe at McCain Box Office, or call 532-6428. Tickets are free for students, $5 for non-students, and $5 for a meet and greet with Chelsie Hightower. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.

K-State Strengths Week. Feb. 4-8, K-State Campus. Committed to undergraduate education and the academic success of students, Kansas State University has partnered with Gallup to become a strengths-based campus in an effort to increase student retention, engagement and the overall well-being of our undergraduate students. Students will have opportunities to learn about their top five strengths and how to get the most out of those strengths during StrengthsQuest Week. Click here for a schedule of events. Hosted by the Advocates for StrengthsQuest.

Faculty and Student Artists: Women in Music. 7:30 p.m., All Faiths Chapel. Sponsored by the Department of Music.

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.

Resumé Critique. 1 to 3 p.m., Holtz Hall. Stop by to get your resumé prepared for upcoming career fairs and interviews. No appointment necessary. Sponsored by Career and Employment Services.

Doctoral Defense: Shruti Shrestha, Physics. 3 p.m., 42, Cardwell Hall. Title of Dissertation: A Measurement of Z(nunu) Gamma Cross Section and Limits on Anomalous Triple Gauge Couplings at Sqrt(s) = 7 TeV Using CMS. Part of the Schedule for Defense of Doctoral Dissertations.

eID password-change timeframe. Jan. 1-Feb. 13 is the timeframe for all K-Staters to change their password for spring semester. Sign in to your eProfile to change your password. More details are in the Password FAQs. Sponsored by Information Technology Services.

Grand Opening of Righteous Among the Nations Exhibit. 4:30 to 6 p.m., Fifth Floor, Hale Library. Please join special guests Consul General Paulina Kapuscinska from the Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Chicago and Provost April Mason as we formally open the exhibit with a reception from 4:30 to 5 p.m. followed by formal remarks and ribbon cutting. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the College of Education, K-State Libraries and the School of Leadership Studies.

Instructor drops for non-attendance due in Enrollment Services.

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Study Abroad Fair. 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Courtyard, K-State Student Union. Daas is the national ACSA Distinguished Professor of Architecture and also chairperson of the department of architecture at Ball State University. He is also an award-winning fiction writer and poet. Lecture is free and open to the public Hosted by the Study Abroad Office.

K-State Strengths Week. Feb. 4-8, K-State Campus. Committed to undergraduate education and the academic success of students, Kansas State University has partnered with Gallup to become a strengths-based campus in an effort to increase student retention, engagement and the overall well-being of our undergraduate students. Students will have opportunities to learn about their top five strengths and how to get the most out of those strengths during StrengthsQuest Week. Click here for a schedule of events. Hosted by the Advocates for StrengthsQuest.

SafeZone Training: Becoming the Ally. 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Room 227, K-State Student Union. Individuals are trained to become SafeZone allies who provide "safe zones" where individuals affected by homophobia, hateful acts, & sexual violence can safely go for support and assistance. Register here. Presented by SafeZone at K-State.

Student Recital Series: Heather Gering and Katie Helmer, Clarinet & Bassoon. 7:30 p.m., All Faiths Chapel. Sponsored by the Department of Music.

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.

Homeschool Tuesdays. 1 to 2:30 p.m., Beach Museum of Art. Held the first and last Tuesday of the month, these free classes are expanded versions of the ARTSmart classes and similar to our school tour offerings. Classes will be split by age so that older children may participate in more challenging discussion and activities. Younger children will participate in games or story time activities.

eID password-change timeframe. Jan. 1-Feb. 13 is the timeframe for all K-Staters to change their password for spring semester. Sign in to your eProfile to change your password. More details are in the Password FAQs. Sponsored by Information Technology Services.

Exhibit: Righteous Among the Nations. Hale Library Building Hours, Feb. 4-28, Second Floor, Hale Library. The exhibit is a tribute to some of the Polish Righteous Among the Nations. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the College of Education, K-State Libraries and the School of Leadership Studies.

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Women's Basketball: K-State vs. Oklahoma. 7 p.m., Bramlage Coliseum.

K-State Strengths Week. Feb. 4-8, K-State Campus. Committed to undergraduate education and the academic success of students, Kansas State University has partnered with Gallup to become a strengths-based campus in an effort to increase student retention, engagement and the overall well-being of our undergraduate students. Students will have opportunities to learn about their top five strengths and how to get the most out of those strengths during StrengthsQuest Week. Click here for a schedule of events. Hosted by the Advocates for StrengthsQuest.

Lecture: Nikki Giovanni. 7 p.m., Alumni Center. Come join the Black Student Union at our annual black history month speaker event. This year we are bringing Nikki Giovanni, world-renowned poet, writer, commentator, activist, and educator. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the K-State Black Student Union.

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.

Early Expressions Children's Art Display. February 6 through 10, 2012. Beach Museum of Art. Join us in celebrating the talent of USD 383 students, on display in the UMB Theatre. This program is sponsored by the Manhattan-Ogden Public School Foundation.

Meet the Music. 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., Beach Museum of Art. K-State's Music Department and the Beach Museum of Art team together to present a public mid-day performance featuring vocal students.

Career Closet. Noon to 4 p.m., Holtz Hall. Browse our closet of gently used professional attire for upcoming career fairs and interviews. Men and women, all sizes. Monetary and canned food donations accepted with proceeds benefiting the Manhattan Emergency Shelter. Sponsored by Career and Employment Services.

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. Noon, Cottonwood Room, K-State Student Union.

eID password-change timeframe. Jan. 1-Feb. 13 is the timeframe for all K-Staters to change their password for spring semester. Sign in to your eProfile to change your password. More details are in the Password FAQs. Sponsored by Information Technology Services.

Exhibit: Righteous Among the Nations. Hale Library Building Hours, Feb. 4-28, Second Floor, Hale Library. The exhibit is a tribute to some of the Polish Righteous Among the Nations. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the College of Education, K-State Libraries and the School of Leadership Studies.

Behind the Scenes Tour of Special Collections. 5 to 6:30 p.m., Fifth Floor, Hale Library. A reception featuring our new exhibit "Generations of Success: K-State History in Special Collections" and exclusive tours in the closed stacks of the Special Collections, normally only accessible to Libraries' staff. Must be a member of The Friends of the K-State Libraries to attend. You can send in your membership gift prior to February 6th or bring it to the event for entrance. Sponsored by the Friends of the K-State Libraries.

Thursday, February 7, 2013

Colloquium: Polynomials, Quivers and Derived Categories by Gabriel Kerr. 2:30 p.m., 122, Cardwell Hall. Kerr is a professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Miami. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Department of Mathematics.

K-State Strengths Week. Feb. 4-8, K-State Campus. Committed to undergraduate education and the academic success of students, Kansas State University has partnered with Gallup to become a strengths-based campus in an effort to increase student retention, engagement and the overall well-being of our undergraduate students. Students will have opportunities to learn about their top five strengths and how to get the most out of those strengths during StrengthsQuest Week. Click here for a schedule of events. Hosted by the Advocates for StrengthsQuest.

K-State Employee Orientation. 8:30 to 10:45 a.m. for classified employees and 9:30 a.m. to noon 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 instructions. Sponsored by the Division of Human Resources.

SALT Financial Tool Launch. 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Recreation Complex. Please join Powercat Financial Counseling to welcome the all new and free financial literacy tool, SALT. Stop by the PFC table in the Rec for your chance to walk away with a t-shirt, smoothie from Quick Cats, or target giftcards. Visit www.ksu.edu/salt for more information. Sponsored by Powercat Financial Counseling.

Student Recital Series: Aaron Fisher and Chris Miertschin, Trumpet & Horn. 7:30 p.m., All Faiths Chapel. Sponsored by the Department of Music.

Theater: Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 7-9, Nichols Theatre. Tickets available from McCain box office. Presented by K-State Theatre.

Salina: Division of Facilities Van Operator Training. 10 a.m. to noon, 101 Facilities Room, K-State at Salina. 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: 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.

Early Expressions Children's Art Display. February 6 through 10, 2012. Beach Museum of Art. Join us in celebrating the talent of USD 383 students, on display in the UMB Theatre. This program is sponsored by the Manhattan-Ogden Public School Foundation.

Doctoral Defense: Christopher Aducci, Human Ecology - Marriage and Family Therapy. 1 p.m., 167, Justin Hall. Title of Dissertation: Itt'at Akka' Wayya' Ahookya Ikkobaffo (Trees Bend, But Don't Break): Chickasaw Family Stories of Historical Trauma and Resilience Across the Generations. Part of the Schedule for Defense of Doctoral Dissertations.

eID password-change timeframe. Jan. 1-Feb. 13 is the timeframe for all K-Staters to change their password for spring semester. Sign in to your eProfile to change your password. More details are in the Password FAQs. Sponsored by Information Technology Services.

Exhibit: Righteous Among the Nations. Hale Library Building Hours, Feb. 4-28, Second Floor, Hale Library. The exhibit is a tribute to some of the Polish Righteous Among the Nations. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the College of Education, K-State Libraries and the School of Leadership Studies.

Friday, February 8, 2013

Performance Series: Drumline Live. 7:30 p.m., McCain Auditorium. A showstopping attraction created by the music team behind 20th Century Fox's hit movie "Drumline," brings show-style marching bands to the theatrical stage. The energetic cast has honed its precision through years of training in historically black college and university marching band programs across the southern United States. This versatile group of musicians and dancers brings an explosive energy and athleticism to an eclectic mix of sounds. Equally at home with the hottest contemporary hip-hop, rhythm and blues, classic Motown tunes and the rousing sounds of the great brass tradition, "DRUMLine Live" is thrilled to share the American marching band experience with a wider audience. Ticket information or call 532-6428.

K-State Strengths Week. Feb. 4-8, K-State Campus. Committed to undergraduate education and the academic success of students, Kansas State University has partnered with Gallup to become a strengths-based campus in an effort to increase student retention, engagement and the overall well-being of our undergraduate students. Students will have opportunities to learn about their top five strengths and how to get the most out of those strengths during StrengthsQuest Week. Click here for a schedule of events. Hosted by the Advocates for StrengthsQuest.

Building a K-State 'Legocy'. 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Courtyard, K-State Student Union. Sponsored by the Union Program Council and the College of Architecture Planning and Design.

Coffee Hour Series: Bangladesh. 4 to 5 p.m., Multipurpose Room, International Student Center. Presented by Haydory Akbar Ahmed. Refreshments typical of the student's home country will be served following the presentation. Free and open to the public. Part of the Spring 2013 Coffee Hour Series, presented by International Student & Scholar Services.

7th Annual K-State Drag Show. 7 p.m., Forum Hall, K-State Student Union. The show is titled "Going to Camp: The Aesthetics of Drag." Free tickets available in the UPC Office between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.

Film: The Breakfast Club. 8 p.m., Little Theatre, K-State Student Union. Admission $1. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.

After Hours: Lego Night. 8 to 10 p.m., Courtyard, K-State Student Union. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.

Octavarius Improv Troupe and On the Spot. 10 p.m., Ballroom, K-State Student Union. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.

Theater: Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 7-9, Nichols Theatre. Tickets available from McCain box office. Presented by K-State Theatre.

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.

Early Expressions Children's Art Display. February 6 through 10, 2012. Beach Museum of Art. Join us in celebrating the talent of USD 383 students, on display in the UMB Theatre. This program is sponsored by the Manhattan-Ogden Public School Foundation.

Resumé Critique. 10 a.m. to noon, Holtz Hall. Stop by to get your resumé prepared for upcoming career fairs and interviews. No appointment necessary. Sponsored by Career and Employment Services.

Doctoral Defense: Shyamal Krishna Talukder, Agronomy. 9 a.m., 2002, Throckmorton Hall. Title of Dissertation: Heat Tolerance Studies for Wheat Improvement. Part of the Schedule for Defense of Doctoral Dissertations.

eID password-change timeframe. Jan. 1-Feb. 13 is the timeframe for all K-Staters to change their password for spring semester. Sign in to your eProfile to change your password. More details are in the Password FAQs. Sponsored by Information Technology Services.

Exhibit: Righteous Among the Nations. Hale Library Building Hours, Feb. 4-28, Second Floor, Hale Library. The exhibit is a tribute to some of the Polish Righteous Among the Nations. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the College of Education, K-State Libraries and the School of Leadership Studies.

Saturday, February 9, 2013

Women's Tennis: K-State vs. Tulsa. 11 a.m., Georgia Bulldog Invitational.

Men's Basketball: K-State vs. Iowa State. 5 p.m., Bramlage Coliseum.

Inline Hockey: K-State vs Maryville University. 10 a.m., MAC gym, Peters Recreation Complex. First home inline hockey game for the K-State Inline Hockey Club. Organized by the K-State Inline Hockey Club.

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. Sponsored by the Department of Kinesiology.

Inline Hockey: K-State vs Missouri S&T. 1 p.m., MAC gym, Peters Recreation Complex. Organized by the K-State Inline Hockey Club.

Inline Hockey: K-State vs University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. 3 p.m., MAC gym, Peters Recreation Complex. Organized by the K-State Inline Hockey Club.

Film: The Breakfast Club. 7 & 9:30 p.m., Little Theatre, K-State Student Union. Admission $1. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.

Wildcat Oboe Day. All day, concert at 5 p.m., Room 204, McCain Auditorium. Sponsored by the Department of Music.

Theater: Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 7-9, Nichols Theatre. Tickets available from McCain box office. Presented by K-State Theatre.

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.

Early Expressions Children's Art Display. February 6 through 10, 2012. Beach Museum of Art. Join us in celebrating the talent of USD 383 students, on display in the UMB Theatre. This program is sponsored by the Manhattan-Ogden Public School Foundation.

Open House Reception for Early Expressions Children's Art Display. 2 to 4 p.m., Beach Museum of Art. The public is invited to the reception to celebrate the talent of USD 383 students on display in the UMB Theater. This program is sponsored by the Manhattan-Ogden Public School Foundation.

eID password-change timeframe. Jan. 1-Feb. 13 is the timeframe for all K-Staters to change their password for spring semester. Sign in to your eProfile to change your password. More details are in the Password FAQs. Sponsored by Information Technology Services.

Exhibit: Righteous Among the Nations. Hale Library Building Hours, Feb. 4-28, Second Floor, Hale Library. The exhibit is a tribute to some of the Polish Righteous Among the Nations. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the College of Education, K-State Libraries and the School of Leadership Studies.

Sunday, February 10, 2013

Performance Series: McCain Student Showcase. 4 p.m., McCain Auditorium. McCain Auditorium has helped shape the lives of countless Kansas State University students for more than four decades. To honor this legacy, McCain Auditorium is hosting the third annual McCain Student Showcase. The showcase will present a collage of several juried performances from students in the K-State music, theater and dance programs. Join us as we celebrate McCain Auditorium as a place for K-State students to experience inspiration and achievement. Ticket information or call 532-6428.

Inline Hockey: K-State vs Washington (STL). Noon, MAC gym, Peters Recreation Complex. Organized by the K-State Inline Hockey Club.

Inline Hockey: K-State vs Texas State University. 2 p.m., MAC gym, Peters Recreation Complex. Organized by the K-State Inline Hockey Club.

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 Breakfast Club. 8 p.m., Little Theatre, K-State Student Union. Admission $1. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.

Student Recital Series: Kaleb Todd, Composition. 3 p.m., All Faiths Chapel. Sponsored by the Department of Music.

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.

Early Expressions Children's Art Display. February 6 through 10, 2012. Beach Museum of Art. Join us in celebrating the talent of USD 383 students, on display in the UMB Theatre. This program is sponsored by the Manhattan-Ogden Public School Foundation.

eID password-change timeframe. Jan. 1-Feb. 13 is the timeframe for all K-Staters to change their password for spring semester. Sign in to your eProfile to change your password. More details are in the Password FAQs. Sponsored by Information Technology Services.

Exhibit: Righteous Among the Nations. Hale Library Building Hours, Feb. 4-28, Second Floor, Hale Library. The exhibit is a tribute to some of the Polish Righteous Among the Nations. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the College of Education, K-State Libraries and the School of Leadership Studies.

WEEK 4.

20th calendar day.

Monday, February 11, 2013

Celebrate a Season for Nonviolence 2013 by Making Someone's Day Happy. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Feb. 11-13, K-State Student Union. This year the Women's Center is asking for your help in creating a basket of valentines to send to Via Christy, a local retirement home, and to our local Crisis Center. K-State Women's Center.

Community Cinema: The Powerbroker. 7 p.m., Town Hall Room, Leadership Studies Building. Civil rights leader Whitney Young challenged America's white business and political leaders directly. His efforts for equal opportunity were often attacked by Black Americans who felt his methods were in contrast with the Black Power Movement. Free and open to the public. Discussion following the film screening. Sponsored by the School of Leadership Studies.

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.

Doctoral Defense: Jerome Tan Sibayan, Security Studies. 10 a.m., 201, Eisenhower Hall. Title of Dissertation: A Network Analysis of China's Central Committee: A Dynamic Theory of Policy Networks. Part of the Schedule for Defense of Doctoral Dissertations.

eID password-change timeframe. Jan. 1-Feb. 13 is the timeframe for all K-Staters to change their password for spring semester. Sign in to your eProfile to change your password. More details are in the Password FAQs. Sponsored by Information Technology Services.

Exhibit: Righteous Among the Nations. Hale Library Building Hours, Feb. 4-28, Second Floor, Hale Library. The exhibit is a tribute to some of the Polish Righteous Among the Nations. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the College of Education, K-State Libraries and the School of Leadership Studies.

Last day for 100% refund for a regular session course

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Vernon Larson Lecture: The Arab Spring and Freedom's Future: Local and Global Consequences of Arab Uprisings by Dr. Sabri Ciftci. Luncheon: 11:45 a.m. (reservations required), Lecture: 12:15 p.m. Ballroom, Holiday Inn. Luncheon is $15. Sponsored by the Friends of International Programs.

Performance Series: Shrek the Musical. 7:30 p.m., McCain Auditorium. Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks film that started it all, brings the hilarious story of everyone's favorite ogre to life on stage. In a faraway kingdom turned upside down, things get ugly when an unseemly ogre - not a handsome prince - shows up to rescue a feisty princess. Throw in a donkey who won't shut up, a villain with a short temper, a cookie with an attitude and more than a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you've got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there's one on hand... and his name is Shrek. Featuring a terrific score of 19 all-new songs, big laughs, great dancing and breathtaking scenery, WWOR-TV proclaims "Shrek The Musical," "Far, far and away the funniest new musical on Broadway." Ticket information or call 532-6428.

Training: Web of Science Database. 11 a.m. to noon & 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., Hemisphere Room, Hale Library. This training session is intended for researchers, faculty, and students. Learn how to use the Web of Science to utilize your research time more efficiently. There is no cost to attend. Sponsored by the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs.

Colloquium: Nilpotent Orbits and Springer Representations by Ting Xue. 2:30 p.m., 122, Cardwell Hall. Xue is a professor in the Department of Mathematics at Northwestern University. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Department of Mathematics.

Lecture: Big Bang Cosmology: Dark Matter, Dark Energy, Einstein's Cosmological Constant, and the Accelerating Universe by Dr. Bharat Ratra. 4 p.m., Little Theatre, K-State Student Union. Dr. Bharat, professor of physics at Kansas State University, earned the Commerce Bank Distinguished Graduate Faculty Award for the 2012-2013 academic year. It recognizes outstanding research and advising of graduate students. A reception will follow the lecture. Free and open to the public. Part of the Commerce Bank Distinguished Graduate Faculty Award Lecture Series.

Celebrate a Season for Nonviolence 2013 by Making Someone's Day Happy. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Feb. 11-13, K-State Student Union. This year the Women's Center is asking for your help in creating a basket of valentines to send to Via Christy, a local retirement home, and to our local Crisis Center. K-State Women's Center.

Division of Facilities Van Operator Training. 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Room 226, 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: 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.

Exhibition: Museum of Wonder. February 12 through October 13, 2013, Beach Museum of Art. For museum hours and exhibition details, see the website.

Engineering Career Fair. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Second Floor, K-State Student Union. Investigate full-time and internship/co-op opportunities with employers seeking students in engineering and technical disciplines. Promoted by Career and Employment Services.

eID password-change timeframe. Jan. 1-Feb. 13 is the timeframe for all K-Staters to change their password for spring semester. Sign in to your eProfile to change your password. More details are in the Password FAQs. Sponsored by Information Technology Services.

Exhibit: Righteous Among the Nations. Hale Library Building Hours, Feb. 4-28, Second Floor, Hale Library. The exhibit is a tribute to some of the Polish Righteous Among the Nations. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the College of Education, K-State Libraries and the School of Leadership Studies.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Women's Basketball: K-State vs. Texas. 7 p.m., Bramlage Coliseum.

Celebration of Kansas State University's 150th Anniversary featuring the K-State Marching Band. 7 p.m., Ahearn Field House. Frank Tracz, Director, and David Littrell, Conductor. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Department of Music.

Celebrate a Season for Nonviolence 2013 by Making Someone's Day Happy. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Feb. 11-13, K-State Student Union. This year the Women's Center is asking for your help in creating a basket of valentines to send to Via Christy, a local retirement home, and to our local Crisis Center. K-State Women's Center.

SafeZone Advanced Training: Healthy Relationship. 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., Room 226, K-State Student Union. This training helps in recognizing healthy relationships, establishing healthy boundaries and learning how to communicate, support and respect each other better. Register here. Presented by SafeZone at K-State.

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.

Exhibition: Museum of Wonder. February 12 through October 13, 2013, Beach Museum of Art. For museum hours and exhibition details, see the website.

Engineering Career Fair. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Second Floor, K-State Student Union. Investigate full-time and internship/co-op opportunities with employers seeking students in engineering and technical disciplines. Promoted by Career and Employment Services.

Doctoral Defense: Yunzhao Li, Electrical Engineering. 3 p.m., 1094, Fiedler Hall. Title of Dissertation: Modeling, Simulations, and Experiments to Balance Performance and Fairness in P2P File-Sharing Systems. Part of the Schedule for Defense of Doctoral Dissertations.

TODAY is the eID password-change deadline for spring semester. All K-Staters must change their password. Those who fail to do so will lose access to email, iSIS, HRIS, and other resources. Sign in to your eProfile to change your password. More details are in the Password FAQs. Sponsored by Information Technology Services.

Exhibit: Righteous Among the Nations. Hale Library Building Hours, Feb. 4-28, Second Floor, Hale Library. The exhibit is a tribute to some of the Polish Righteous Among the Nations. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the College of Education, K-State Libraries and the School of Leadership Studies.

Exhibit: Generations of Success: K-State History in Special Collections. Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Feb. 13 - Dec. 31, 2013, 5th Floor Gallery, Hale Library. The exhibit features artifacts and papers that reflect the growth of the university since its inception in 1863, documenting K-State's history using items from the Richard L.D. & Marjorie J. Morse Department of Special Collections. Sponsored by the K-State Libraries.

Thursday, February 14, 2013

K-State's Sesquicentennial Kickoff. 1 to 7 p.m., Ahearn Field House. Kansas State University begins celebrating its sesquicentennial Feb. 14 with a kickoff event looking back at 150 years of colleges, academic departments and other facets of university life — topped off with the university's signature Call Hall ice cream and birthday cake. At 4 p.m. an official 150th program will take place featuring historic musical performances, a 150th video and comments from K-State President Kirk Schulz, Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback and others. Find out how you can take part and don't forget to sign our online guest book.

Colloquium: A Tour of Categorical Representation Theory by Oded Yacobi. 2:30 p.m., 122, Cardwell Hall. Oded Yacobi is a professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Toronto. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Department of Mathematics.

Student Recital Series: General Student Recital. 11:30 a.m., All Faiths Chapel. Sponsored by the Department of Music.

Faculty and Student Artists: Celebrating New Music. 7:30 p.m., All Faiths Chapel. Sponsored by the Department of Music.

Theater: Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo. 7:30 p.m., Feb. 14-16, Nichols Theatre. Tickets available from McCain box office. Presented by K-State Theatre.

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.

Exhibition: Museum of Wonder. February 12 through October 13, 2013, Beach Museum of Art. For museum hours and exhibition details, see the website.

Museum of Wonder Exhibition Opening. 5 to 7 p.m., Beach Museum of Art. Be one of the first to view the new Museum of Wonder exhibition. Cash bar and refreshments will be available. Free and open to the public.

Exhibit: Righteous Among the Nations. Hale Library Building Hours, Feb. 4-28, Second Floor, Hale Library. The exhibit is a tribute to some of the Polish Righteous Among the Nations. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the College of Education, K-State Libraries and the School of Leadership Studies.

Exhibit: Generations of Success: K-State History in Special Collections. Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Feb. 13 - Dec. 31, 2013, 5th Floor Gallery, Hale Library. The exhibit features artifacts and papers that reflect the growth of the university since its inception in 1863, documenting K-State's history using items from the Richard L.D. & Marjorie J. Morse Department of Special Collections. Sponsored by the K-State Libraries.

Friday, February 15, 2013

Women in Leadership Panel. Noon to 1 p.m., Town Hall Room, Leadership Studies Building. Join us for this brown bag panel of four K-State alumnae as they discuss their experiences in exercising leadership in corporate and non-profit environments. Bring your lunch, cookies will be provided. Sponsored by the School of Leadership Studies and College of Education.

New Faculty Institute. 2 p.m., Beach Museum of Art. First- and second-year faculty are invited to attend a session addressing distance education and instructional design. This is an excellent opportunity to both fine-tune your current offerings, but also extend your educational reach globally. The speakers are taking time away from their pressing schedules to offer ideas on how you can enhance your teaching platforms. Snacks and drinks provided.

K-State Proud Information Table. 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., K-State Student Union.

K-State Project Runway. 7 p.m., Ballroom, K-State Student Union. Featuring Austin Scarlett at 7 p.m. Runway show at 8:30 p.m. Free Admission. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.

Film: Skyfall. 8 p.m., Forum Hall, K-State Student Union. Admission $2. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.

After Hours: Valentine Rendezvous. 8 to 11 p.m., Courtyard, K-State Student Union. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.

National Association of Teachers of Singing Winter Workshop. 9 a.m. & 1:30 p.m., Big 12 Room & Little Theatre, K-State Student Union. Featuring Ricky Ian Gordon, a leading writer of vocal music that spans art song, opera, and musical theater. Mr. Gordon's songs have been performed and or recorded by singers of opera and musical theatre. Morning session (Big 12 Room) will feature Mr. Gordon discussing composing for the voice. The afternoon session (Little Theatre) will feature students singing the works of Mr. Gordon. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance, Sigma Alpha Iota, and Kansas National Association of Teachers of Singing.

Theater: Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo. 7:30 p.m., Feb. 14-16, Nichols Theatre. Tickets available from McCain box office. Presented by K-State Theatre.

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.

Exhibition: Museum of Wonder. February 12 through October 13, 2013, Beach Museum of Art. For museum hours and exhibition details, see the website.

Exhibit: Righteous Among the Nations. Hale Library Building Hours, Feb. 4-28, Second Floor, Hale Library. The exhibit is a tribute to some of the Polish Righteous Among the Nations. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the College of Education, K-State Libraries and the School of Leadership Studies.

Exhibit: Generations of Success: K-State History in Special Collections. Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Feb. 13 - Dec. 31, 2013, 5th Floor Gallery, Hale Library. The exhibit features artifacts and papers that reflect the growth of the university since its inception in 1863, documenting K-State's history using items from the Richard L.D. & Marjorie J. Morse Department of Special Collections. Sponsored by the K-State Libraries.

Last day to sign up for A/Pass/F grading option for a regular session course.

Summer/Fall 2013 Course Schedule on web.

Saturday, February 16, 2013

Men's Basketball: K-State vs. Baylor. 6 p.m., Bramlage Coliseum.

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. Sponsored by the Department of Kinesiology.

Film: Skyfall. 7 and 10:15 p.m., Forum Hall, K-State Student Union. Admission $3. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.

Theater: Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo. 7:30 p.m., Feb. 14-16, Nichols Theatre. Tickets available from McCain box office. Presented by K-State Theatre.

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.

Exhibition: Museum of Wonder. February 12 through October 13, 2013, Beach Museum of Art. For museum hours and exhibition details, see the website.

Exhibit: Righteous Among the Nations. Hale Library Building Hours, Feb. 4-28, Second Floor, Hale Library. The exhibit is a tribute to some of the Polish Righteous Among the Nations. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the College of Education, K-State Libraries and the School of Leadership Studies.

Exhibit: Generations of Success: K-State History in Special Collections. Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Feb. 13 - Dec. 31, 2013, 5th Floor Gallery, Hale Library. The exhibit features artifacts and papers that reflect the growth of the university since its inception in 1863, documenting K-State's history using items from the Richard L.D. & Marjorie J. Morse Department of Special Collections. Sponsored by the K-State Libraries.

Sunday, February 17, 2013

Performance Series: Laughter and Reflection with Carol Burnett. 3 p.m., McCain Auditorium. One of America's most beloved comedic actresses will appear at Kansas State University's 150th anniversary celebration in an audience interactive program, where the audience asks the questions. Ticket information or call 532-6428.

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: Skyfall. 8 p.m., Forum Hall, K-State Student Union. Admission $3. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.

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.

Exhibition: Museum of Wonder. February 12 through October 13, 2013, Beach Museum of Art. For museum hours and exhibition details, see the website.

Exhibit: Righteous Among the Nations. Hale Library Building Hours, Feb. 4-28, Second Floor, Hale Library. The exhibit is a tribute to some of the Polish Righteous Among the Nations. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the College of Education, K-State Libraries and the School of Leadership Studies.

Exhibit: Generations of Success: K-State History in Special Collections. Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Feb. 13 - Dec. 31, 2013, 5th Floor Gallery, Hale Library. The exhibit features artifacts and papers that reflect the growth of the university since its inception in 1863, documenting K-State's history using items from the Richard L.D. & Marjorie J. Morse Department of Special Collections. Sponsored by the K-State Libraries.

WEEK 5.

27th calendar day.

Monday, February 18, 2013

Men's Basketball: K-State vs. West Virginia. 8 p.m., Bramlage Coliseum.

K-State Proud Information Table. 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., K-State Student Union.

Exhibition: Synthesis, Simulacra and Sedition: From the Organic to the Synthetic by MFA Candidates. February 18 through March 1, Mark A. Chapman Gallery, ground floor Willard Hall. The graduate students in the Art Department will have their work in a show, which will encompass all 2-dimentional and 3-dimentional mediums of visual art. A closing reception will be held Thursday, February 28th from 5 to 7 p.m. Free and open to the public. Part of the Department of Art MFA Thesis Exhibitions for the 2013 Spring Season.

University and Guest Ensemble: K-State Wind Ensemble and Blue Valley Northwest High School. 7:30 p.m., McCain Auditorium. Frank Tracz and John Selzer, Conductors. Sponsored by the Department of Music.

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.

Exhibition: Museum of Wonder. February 12 through October 13, 2013, Beach Museum of Art. For museum hours and exhibition details, see the website.

Doctoral Defense: Radhiah Shukri, Grain Science. 2:30 p.m., 204, Shellenberger Hall. Title of Dissertation: Effects of Amylose Content and Chemically Cross-Linking Starch on Digestibility and Extrusion of Starch. Part of the Schedule for Defense of Doctoral Dissertations.

Exhibit: Righteous Among the Nations. Hale Library Building Hours, Feb. 4-28, Second Floor, Hale Library. The exhibit is a tribute to some of the Polish Righteous Among the Nations. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the College of Education, K-State Libraries and the School of Leadership Studies.

Exhibit: Generations of Success: K-State History in Special Collections. Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Feb. 13 - Dec. 31, 2013, 5th Floor Gallery, Hale Library. The exhibit features artifacts and papers that reflect the growth of the university since its inception in 1863, documenting K-State's history using items from the Richard L.D. & Marjorie J. Morse Department of Special Collections. Sponsored by the K-State Libraries.

Last day for 50% refund for a regular session course.

Spring Census Day.

Exhibit: Reflections of the World's Largest Refugee Camp: Dedaab, Kenya. February 18 through March 3, 2013, 2nd Floor Concourse, K-State Student Union. Fifty miles from the Somalia/Kenya border is the largest refugee camp in the world currently holding 500,000 refugees. Writer and photographer Rick McNary captures the images and tells the story of the horror and the hope of the international conundrum of the refugee crisis in the Horn of Africa. This exhibit gives voice to the issues and strategies of humanitarian agencies that serve to mitigate the crisis. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the UFM Community Learning Center in cooperation with the Union Program Council.