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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.
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Lecture: Three Keys to Solving Global Hunger by Rick McNary. 7 p.m., Ballroom, K-State Student Union. An extended, unscripted question and answer period will follow the lecture. Free and open to the public. Part of the Lou Douglas Lecture Series on Public Issues sponsored by the UFM Community Learning Center.
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.
Colloquium: Ping-Pong and Thin Monodromy by Christopher Brav. 2:30 p.m., 122, Cardwell Hall. Brav is a professor in the Mathematical Institute at the University of Oxford. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Department of Mathematics.
Professional Development Seminar by Donald Asher. 4 to 5:30 p.m., Town Hall Room, Leadership Studies Building. Donald Asher will present a seminar (and interactive session) for graduate students to maximize their networking experiences at conferences, receptions, social gatherings, etc. The event, organized by the university's Graduate Student Council, is geared toward graduate students, but undergraduates, faculty and staff are welcome. Sponsored by the Graduate Student Council.
K-State Proud Information Table. 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., K-State Student Union.
Blending Military and Campus Cultures: Resiliency in Our Community. 3 to 4:30 p.m., Forum Hall, K-State Student Union. Transitioning from the highly-structured environment of the military, to the often ambiguous environment of a college campus can be highly intimidating and perplexing. The Panel will focus on the transition from military service to civilian life, specifically as it relates to higher education and campus culture. Register here. Presented by Non-Traditional and Veteran Student Services and SafeZone at K-State.
Seminar: Donald Asher. 4 p.m., Town Hall Room, Leadership Studies Building. The GSC welcomes internationally recognized author and speaker, Donald Asher for a seminar (and interactive session) for graduate students to maximize their networking experiences at conferences, receptions, social gatherings, etc. Sponsored by the Graduate Student Council.
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.
Exhibition: Generations of Success: K-State Celebrates 150 Years. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., February 19 through March 1, William T. Kemper Art Gallery, K-State Student Union. As we celebrate K-State's sesquicentennial for the next nine months, students, faculty, staff and guests of the university will be able to view historical information about many of the colleges and units on campus in this exhibit. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.
Performance: Suzan-Lori Parks, playwright. 7 p.m., Forum Hall, K-State Student Union. Parks, a pulitzer prize-winning playwright will present a talk-performance and lead a Q&A session while at K-State. The Q&A session will be at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 20, in Nichols Hall Theatre. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Ebony Theatre and Diversity Programming Committee.
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.
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.
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Professional Development Day. 12:30 to 5 p.m., K-State Student Union. This unique, free event will enhance your professional skills and will provide you the opportunity to network with company recruiters. Eight major companies will lead concurrent interactive workshops. The selling related topics are in conjunction with K-State Sales Week. Register here. Sponsored by the College of Business Administration.
Presentation: Strategic Communication During Conflict and Crisis by Steve Boylan and Traci Scott. 2:30 p.m., Hemisphere Room, Hale Library. Steve Boylan, a retired U.S. Army colonel, and Traci Scott, regional liaison officer for the 1st Infantry Division at Fort Riley will discuss the utility and practice of strategic communication in the context of conflict and crisis, using the Iraq battleground as a test case. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the K-State Libraries and the Office of Military Affairs.
K-State Proud Information Table. 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., K-State Student Union.
Overview Session of the ETDR Process. 2:30 p.m., Town Hall Room, Leadership Studies Building. A one-hour overview session of the electronic theses, dissertations and reports program, or ETDR. No registration is required. Open to all graduate students. Those planning to begin writing their thesis, dissertation or report should definitely attend. Sponsored by the Graduate School and Information Technology Assistance Center.
Bakery Science Club Weekly Bake Sale. 3 to 5 p.m., Shellenberger Hall. The bakery science club will have a weekly bake sale this semester, having new sales each week. Sponsored by the Bakery Science Club.
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.
Exhibition: Generations of Success: K-State Celebrates 150 Years. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., February 19 through March 1, William T. Kemper Art Gallery, K-State Student Union. As we celebrate K-State's sesquicentennial for the next nine months, students, faculty, staff and guests of the university will be able to view historical information about many of the colleges and units on campus in this exhibit. 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.
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.
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.
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.
Thursday, February 21, 2013
K-State Salina and Manhattan Campuses Closed. Essential employees should report to work to maintain mission critical operations. The university expects a return to normal operations at both campuses on Friday. Hale Library will be closed on the Manhattan campus.
Cancelled: Colloquium: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly: Managing Nutrients and Contaminants in Soil by Dr. Mike McLaughlin. 2:30 p.m., 1018, Throckmorton Hall. Internationally recognized soil scientist Dr. Mike McLaughlin will present the 30th annual Roscoe Ellis, Jr. Lectureship in Soil Science. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Department of Agronomy.
Cancelled: Film: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. 6 p.m., 126, Nichols Hall. Free admission. Part of a movie series sponsored by the Department of Computing and Information Sciences, Department of English, and the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work.
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.
Exhibition: Generations of Success: K-State Celebrates 150 Years. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., February 19 through March 1, William T. Kemper Art Gallery, K-State Student Union. As we celebrate K-State's sesquicentennial for the next nine months, students, faculty, staff and guests of the university will be able to view historical information about many of the colleges and units on campus in this exhibit. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.
Postponed: Lecture: Personal Work by Sarah Perkins. 4:30 p.m., Room 025, Willard Hall. Perkins is an internationally recognized metalsmith and enamelist. Free and open to the public. Part of the Department of Art Visiting Artists Series for the 2012-2013 Season.
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.
Cancelled: Curriculum Vitaes and Resumés for Grad Students. 4 p.m., Room 123, Leadership Studies Building. Learn how to start, create and use a curriculum vitae or resumé to market your skills to potential employers. Sponsored by Career & Employment 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.
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.
Friday, February 22, 2013
Performance Series: Joe Goode Performance Group: The Rambler. Rescheduled for Saturday, Feb. 23 at 7:30 p.m., McCain Auditorium.
President's Spring Open Forum (Manhattan campus). 3:30 p.m., Town Hall Room, Leadership Studies Building. An opportunity to be informed about administrative activities as well as to ask questions of President Schulz and Provost Mason. Sponsored by the Faculty Senate.
K-State Proud Information Table. 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., K-State Student Union.
Coffee Hour Series: Ecuador. 4 to 5 p.m., Multipurpose Room, International Student Center. Presented by Maximo Lenin Ordonez Arellano. 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.
Film: Wreck-It Ralph. 8 p.m., Forum Hall, K-State Student Union. Admission $2. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.
After Hours: Ice Ice Skating. 8 to 11 p.m., City Park. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.
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.
Exhibition: Generations of Success: K-State Celebrates 150 Years. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., February 19 through March 1, William T. Kemper Art Gallery, K-State Student Union. As we celebrate K-State's sesquicentennial for the next nine months, students, faculty, staff and guests of the university will be able to view historical information about many of the colleges and units on campus in this exhibit. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.
Postponed: Enameling Workshop by Sarah Perkins. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Room 318, Willard Hall. Perkins is an internationally recognized metalsmith and enamelist. Free and open to the public. Part of the Department of Art Visiting Artists Series for the 2012-2013 Season.
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.
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.
Lecture: Race: An Idea Past its Time in the Discipline of Geography? by Dr. Audrey Kobayashi. 3 p.m., 132, Seaton Hall. Dr. Audrey Kobayashi is a Past President of the Association of American Geographers and Professor and Research Chair in the Department of Geography at Queen's University in Canada. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Department of Geography and the Beta Psi Chapter of Gamma Theta Upsilon.
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.
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.
Saturday, February 23, 2013
Women's Basketball: K-State vs. Iowa State. 2 p.m., Bramlage Coliseum.
Performance Series: Joe Goode Performance Group: The Rambler. 7:30 p.m., McCain Auditorium. The Joe Goode Performance Group brings to life that mysterious and restless drifter who just can't stay put. Part American cultural icon, part global historic figure, "The Rambler" is Clint Eastwood meets Siddhartha. With an original score composed by Jesse Olsen Bay and scenic design by legendary puppeteer Basil Twist, Joe Goode and his virtuosic troupe of dancers use dance, song and spoken word to blur the line between theater and dance to make "The Rambler" a work that will not only entertain, but also provoke and inspire. Experience a witty but powerful examination of the loner in all of us. Ticket information or call 532-6428.
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: Wreck-It Ralph. 7 and 9:30 p.m., Forum Hall, K-State Student Union. Admission $3. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.
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.
Exhibition: Generations of Success: K-State Celebrates 150 Years. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., February 19 through March 1, William T. Kemper Art Gallery, K-State Student Union. As we celebrate K-State's sesquicentennial for the next nine months, students, faculty, staff and guests of the university will be able to view historical information about many of the colleges and units on campus in this exhibit. 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.
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.
Sunday, February 24, 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.
Film: Wreck-It Ralph. 8 p.m., Forum Hall, K-State Student Union. Admission $3. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.
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.
Exhibition: Generations of Success: K-State Celebrates 150 Years. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., February 19 through March 1, William T. Kemper Art Gallery, K-State Student Union. As we celebrate K-State's sesquicentennial for the next nine months, students, faculty, staff and guests of the university will be able to view historical information about many of the colleges and units on campus in this exhibit. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.
Student Recital Series: Anna Hersey, Soprano. 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.
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.
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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.
Monday, February 25, 2013
Men's Basketball: K-State vs. Texas Tech. 6 p.m., Bramlage Coliseum.
Lecture: The State-Local Government Power Differential by Dr. Ann Bowman. 6:30 p.m., Town Hall Room, Leadership Studies Building. Bowman is a professor and Hazel Davis and Robert Kennedy Endowed Chair in Government and Public Service at the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M. Sponsored by the Office of Advancement for Women in Science and Engineering.
K-State Proud Information Table. 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., K-State Student Union.
K-State Proud at Bramlage. 6 p.m., Bramlage Coliseum.
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.
Exhibition: Generations of Success: K-State Celebrates 150 Years. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., February 19 through March 1, William T. Kemper Art Gallery, K-State Student Union. As we celebrate K-State's sesquicentennial for the next nine months, students, faculty, staff and guests of the university will be able to view historical information about many of the colleges and units on campus in this exhibit. 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.
Doctoral Defense: Daniel Carter, Biology. 9 a.m., 232, Ackert Hall. Title of Dissertation: Grassland Restoration in a Changing World: Consequences of Methodologies and Variable Environments. 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.
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.
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Seminar: Meat Safety Management in a Complex World by Scott Goltry. 4 to 5 p.m., Mara Conference Center, 4th floor Trotter Hall. Goltry is Vice President of Technical Services for the American Meat Institute, representing companies that process 95 percent of red meat and 70 percent of turkey in the US. He will discuss current issues impacting the meat industry. Free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. Sponsored by the Food Science Institute, the Beef Cattle Institute, and the Department of Animal Sciences and Industry.
Garden Talks and Walks: Capture the Moment. 12:15 to 12:45 p.m., KSU Gardens Quinlan Visitor Center, 1500 Denison Ave. Discover some of the tools and techniques that may be used to capture the wonder of nature, using the KSU Gardens as inspiration, with avid amateur photographer Kurt Zoglmann. For amateur and more experienced photographers. Sponsored by KSU Gardens.
Film: Good Hair. 8 p.m., Ballroom, K-State Student Union. Free admission. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.
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.
Exhibition: Generations of Success: K-State Celebrates 150 Years. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., February 19 through March 1, William T. Kemper Art Gallery, K-State Student Union. As we celebrate K-State's sesquicentennial for the next nine months, students, faculty, staff and guests of the university will be able to view historical information about many of the colleges and units on campus in this exhibit. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.
Student Recital Series: Michael Meier and Chelsea White, Saxophone & Flute. 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.
Exhibition: Museum of Wonder. February 12 through October 13, 2013, Beach Museum of Art. For museum hours and exhibition 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.
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.
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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.
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Lecture: Gregory Case, CEO of Aon. 10:30 a.m., Forum Hall, K-State Student Union. Kansas State University alumnus Gregory Case, the president and chief executive officer of Aon Corporation, will be the spring 2013 speaker for the College of Business Administration's Distinguished Lecture Series. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by Commerce Bank and the William T. Kemper Foundation.
Lecture: Hamlet's Parenthesis by Jonathan Lamb. 4 p.m., Room 227, K-State Student Union. Lamb is an Assistant Professor of English at the University of Kansas. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Department of English.
NACADA Webinar: Advising ESL and International Students. 1 p.m., 226, K-State Student Union. Participate in this next webcast to discuss what academic advisors and advising administrators need to know to provide appropriate support for international students. Sponsored by the Office of Educational and Personal Development.
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.
Exhibition: Generations of Success: K-State Celebrates 150 Years. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., February 19 through March 1, William T. Kemper Art Gallery, K-State Student Union. As we celebrate K-State's sesquicentennial for the next nine months, students, faculty, staff and guests of the university will be able to view historical information about many of the colleges and units on campus in this exhibit. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.
Student Recital Series: Bobbi Ehrlich, Saxophone. 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.
Exhibition: Museum of Wonder. February 12 through October 13, 2013, Beach Museum of Art. For museum hours and exhibition 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.
Business and Hospitality Career Fair. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Ballroom, K-State Student Union. Visit with representatives from the business and hospitality fields hiring for career and internship positions. Bring your student ID, multiple copies of your resume, and dress professionally. Promoted by the Career and Employment Services.
Doctoral Defense: Katelyn O'Neill, Biology. 1:30 p.m., 324A, Ackert Hall. Title of Dissertation: The Role of Apoptotic Factors on Sindbis Virus Infection and Replication in the Mosquito Vector Aedes aegypti. 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.
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.
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Thompson Lecture: Rights Gone Wrong by Richard Thompson Ford. 7 p.m., Banquet Rooms, Alumni Center. Ford is a Professor of Law at Stanford Law School, and is an expert on civil rights and antidiscrimination law. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Dorothy L. Thompson Civil Rights Lecture Series.
Lecture: Summability of Fourier Series: Old Problems, Current Insights, New Results by Dr. Loukas Grafakos. 2:30 p.m., 102, Cardwell Hall. Grafakos is a professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Missouri at Columbia. Free and open to the public. Part of the Karl Stromberg Memorial Lecture Series sponsored by the Department of Mathematics.
Graduate Student Meet and Greet. 3:30 to 5 p.m., Hemisphere Room, Hale Library. Join informal conversations and mingle with other graduate students, Writing Center staff and Faculty and Graduate Librarians over refreshments. Learn more about the support services available to help with papers, grant writing and more. Sponsored by the Writing Center and K-State Libraries.
Social Media Roundtable. 11 a.m., Room 401, 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.
Lecture: Doris Smeltzer, MA. 7 p.m., Little Theatre, K-State Student Union. Doris Smeltzer will speak on body image issues and the prevention of eating disorders. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by SNAC (Sensible Nutrition And body image Choices).
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.
Exhibition: Generations of Success: K-State Celebrates 150 Years. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., February 19 through March 1, William T. Kemper Art Gallery, K-State Student Union. As we celebrate K-State's sesquicentennial for the next nine months, students, faculty, staff and guests of the university will be able to view historical information about many of the colleges and units on campus in this exhibit. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.
Faculty Artist: Amy Rosine, Soprano. 7:30 p.m., All Faiths Chapel. Sponsored by the Department of Music.
Ebony Theater: Jar the Floor. 7:30 p.m., Purple Masque Theatre, East Stadium. 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.
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.
Writing to Apply. 4 p.m., Room 227, K-State Student Union. Learn how to create cover letters and personal statements that accurately reflect your experience and communicate your interests. Bring sample materials to review and revise. Promoted by the Career and Employment Services.
Lecture: Sleepwalking into the Future: A World without Spatial Thinking by Dr. Joseph Kerski. Noon to 1 p.m., 201, Leadership Studies Building. The presentation will explore the significant impact of how a world lacking spatial thinking might address critical contemporary global and local issues such as natural hazards, energy, water, human health, agriculture, and biodiversity. Dr. Kerski will illustrate how such issues affect our everyday lives and demand transdisciplinary approaches and a spatial perspective to resolve. Free and open to the public. Part of the GIScience Lecture Series sponsored by the Department of Geography, Center for Science Education, and the Beta Psi Chapter of Gamma Theta Upsilon.
Doctoral Defense: Yanjie Bai, Grain Science. 1 p.m., 204, Shellenberger Hall. Title of Dissertation: Preparation and Structure Characterization of Octenyl Succinic Anhydride Modified 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.
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.
Friday, March 1, 2013
Baseball: K-State vs. Oakland. 3 p.m., Tointon Family Stadium.
Colloquium: Global Solutions to Incompressible Elastic Fluids by Xianpeng Hu. 2:30 p.m., 143, Cardwell Hall. Hu is an assistant professor of Mathematics at New York University. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Department of Mathematics.
Poetry and Short Prose on Poyntz. 7 to 8 p.m., Strecker-Nelson Gallery, 406 Poyntz Ave. Sponsored by the Department of English.
Talent Show. 5 p.m., Fiedler Hall Auditorium. This event allows both local and international students to display their talent. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the International Buddies Program.
Film: The Impossible. 8 p.m., Forum Hall, K-State Student Union. Admission $2. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.
After Hours: Solo Circus. 10 p.m., Forum Hall, K-State Student Union. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.
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.
Exhibition: Generations of Success: K-State Celebrates 150 Years. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., February 19 through March 1, William T. Kemper Art Gallery, K-State Student Union. As we celebrate K-State's sesquicentennial for the next nine months, students, faculty, staff and guests of the university will be able to view historical information about many of the colleges and units on campus in this exhibit. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.
Ebony Theater: Jar the Floor. 7:30 p.m., Purple Masque Theatre, East Stadium. 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.
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.
Doctoral Defense: Weilong Cong, History. 8:30 a.m., 2036, Durland Hall. Title of Dissertation: Drilling of High-Performance Materials: Experimental, Numerical, and Theoretical Investigations. Part of the Schedule for Defense of Doctoral Dissertations.
Doctoral Defense: Romil Bhandavat, Mechanical Engineering. 9 a.m., 3053, Rathbone Hall. Title of Dissertation: Molecular Precursor Derived SiBCN/CNT and SiOC/CNT Composite Nanowires for Energy Based Applications. Part of the Schedule for Defense of Doctoral Dissertations.
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.
Applications due for undergraduate international students for Summer 2013 Term.
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.
Saturday, March 2, 2013
Women's Basketball: K-State vs. Texas Tech. 12:30 p.m., Bramlage Coliseum.
Baseball: K-State vs. Oakland. 2 p.m., Tointon 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. Sponsored by the Department of Kinesiology.
Film: The Impossible. 7 & 9:30 p.m., Forum Hall, K-State Student Union. Admission $3. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.
Ebony Theater: Jar the Floor. 7:30 p.m., Purple Masque Theatre, East Stadium. 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: 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.
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.
Sunday, March 3, 2013
Baseball: K-State vs. Oakland. 1 p.m., Tointon Family Stadium.
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 Impossible. 8 p.m., Forum Hall, K-State Student Union. Admission $3. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.
Student Recital Series: Kyla Smith, Clarinet. 2 p.m., All Faiths Chapel. Sponsored by the Department of Music.
Ebony Theater: Jar the Floor. 2:30 p.m., Purple Masque Theatre, East Stadium. 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: 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.
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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.
Monday, March 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.
Colloquium: Curvature-Dependent Surface Tension in Modelling of Fracture by Anna Zemlyanova. 4:30 p.m., 120, Cardwell Hall. Zemlyanova is an assistant professor of Mathematics at Texas A&M University. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Department of Mathematics.
Conference: Innovations in Teaching & Learning. March 4-5, 2013, Manhattan Campus. This conference provides an opportunity for faculty to connect with their peer community and learn about emerging tools and techniques of online teaching and learning. Sponsored by Information Technology Services.
Workshop: Making People Care: Planning and Writing Newsletter Content to Increase Engagement and Giving by Susan Berhow. 1 to 3 p.m., Room 123, Leadership Studies Building. 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.
Public Forum: Shaping Our Future: How Should Higher Education Help Us Create the Society We Want? 6:30 to 8 p.m., Banquet Room B, Alumni Center. What is the purpose of higher education? Who should get an education? How should that education be funded? Dig into these questions and more with a small group of other participants. Event is free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Institute for Civic Discourse and Democracy.
Workshop: Better Meetings Now. March 4-6, 2013, International Grains Program Complex, 1980 Kimball Ave. This workshop is for people planning and conducting meetings who want to increase the ability and confidence from the ground up. Participants will learn and practice facilitation skills to plan and lead effective meetings and guide groups to satisfying decisions. Register here. Sponsored by the Institute for Civic Discourse and Democracy.
Exhibition: Self-Distortion: A Gentle Madness by Manndi Jo Miller. March 4-15, Mark A. Chapman Gallery, ground floor Willard Hall. A closing reception will be held Friday, March 15th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. Part of the Department of Art MFA Thesis Exhibitions for the 2013 Spring Season.
Student Recital Series: Ryan Doberer, 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.
Exhibition: Museum of Wonder. February 12 through October 13, 2013, Beach Museum of Art. For museum hours and exhibition details, see the website.
Education On-Campus Interviews. 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Bramlage Coliseum. This is an opportunity to interview with over 60 school districts that have current or anticipated teaching vacancies for the upcoming 2013-14 school year. Bring multiple copies of your resume and dress professionally. Promoted by Career and Employment Services.
Test of K-State Alerts. 10:15 a.m., Emergency notification channels to be tested: text messaging, automated phone calls, e-mail, Fourwinds digital signage, alert beacons, K-State's home page and the public address system in the carillon atop Anderson Hall. All current K-Staters with an active eID are eligible to sign up to receive emergency messages from K-State Alerts.
K-State Innovations in Teaching and Learning Conference. March 4-5, K-State Student Union. The conference will have several hands-on workshops with presenters and guest speaker David Pogue, New York Times columnist and Emmy-winning CBS news correspondent. To view the schedule and register for the conference, go to theitl.org.
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.
Updating of the Spring 2014 Class Schedule begins for colleges/departments.
Stand for Freedom Campaign. 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Forum Hall, K-State Student Union. The Stand for Freedom campaign is an event to raise awareness of human trafficking. We will be standing 27 hours for the 27 million victims. We invite anyone to join us, just stop on by. For more information, please visit ksufreedomalliance.org. Sponsored by the KSU Freedom Alliance.
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Men's Basketball: K-State vs. TCU. 7 p.m., Bramlage Coliseum.
Baseball: K-State vs. Niagara. 3 p.m., Tointon Family Stadium.
Conference: Innovations in Teaching & Learning. March 4-5, 2013, Manhattan Campus. This conference provides an opportunity for faculty to connect with their peer community and learn about emerging tools and techniques of online teaching and learning. Sponsored by Information Technology Services.
Workshop: Better Meetings Now. March 4-6, 2013, International Grains Program Complex, 1980 Kimball Ave. This workshop is for people planning and conducting meetings who want to increase the ability and confidence from the ground up. Participants will learn and practice facilitation skills to plan and lead effective meetings and guide groups to satisfying decisions. Register here. Sponsored by the Institute for Civic Discourse and Democracy.
Presentation: Love Knows No Borders: Marriage-Based U.S. Permanent Residence and Citizenship by Gabriela Vega. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Multipurpose Room, International Student Center. Gabriela Vega from Vega Acosta Law Firm will discuss the legal implications for a marriage between a U.S. citizen and a citizen from another country as well as travel and visa issues. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the International Student & Scholar Services.
K-State Social Club Dinner: A Cabinet of Wonder. Social Time: 5:45 p.m., Dinner: 6:30 p.m., Beach Museum of Art. A variety of materials from across the campus will be shown in celebration of the 150th anniversary of the founding of Kansas State University. Reservations required by February 26. Cost is $26 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.
Speaker: What Makes a Family? by Zach Wahls. 8 p.m., Forum Hall, K-State Student Union. There will be a book signing after the performance. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.
Exhibition: Self-Distortion: A Gentle Madness by Manndi Jo Miller. March 4-15, Mark A. Chapman Gallery, ground floor Willard Hall. A closing reception will be held Friday, March 15th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. Part of the Department of Art MFA Thesis Exhibitions for the 2013 Spring Season.
Guest Artist: Alexander Lapins, Tuba. 5:45 p.m., All Faiths Chapel. Sponsored by the Department of Music.
Student Recital Series: Amy Kraus and Elizabeth Huck. 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.
Exhibition: Museum of Wonder. February 12 through October 13, 2013, Beach Museum of Art. For museum hours and exhibition 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.
K-State Innovations in Teaching and Learning Conference. March 4-5, K-State Student Union. The conference will have several hands-on workshops with presenters and guest speaker David Pogue, New York Times columnist and Emmy-winning CBS news correspondent. To view the schedule and register for the conference, go to theitl.org.
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.
Stand for Freedom Campaign. 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Forum Hall, K-State Student Union. The Stand for Freedom campaign is an event to raise awareness of human trafficking. We will be standing 27 hours for the 27 million victims. We invite anyone to join us, just stop on by. For more information, please visit ksufreedomalliance.org. Sponsored by the KSU Freedom Alliance.
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Baseball: K-State vs. Niagara. 3 p.m., Tointon Family Stadium.
Lecture: Defending Against Client Compromises in Client-Server Applications by Mike Reiter. 12:30 p.m., 126, Nichols Hall. Michael Reiter is the Lawrence M. Slifkin Distinguished Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC). Free and open to the public. Part of the Distinguished Lecture Series sponsored by the Department of Computing and Information Sciences.
Seminar: Dealing with Troubled Students by Heather Reed. 3 p.m., Town Hall Room, Leadership Studies Building. Student disruptions and nonparticipation can derail a lecture and diminish learning outcomes. Heather Reed, associate dean and director of student life, can help guide you and your fellow new faculty cohorts in dealing with challenging student situations in class and out. She will address how to deal with a variety of issues. Sponsored by the Office of Student Life and New Faculty Institute.
Study Abroad: Australia Webinar. 6 p.m., 304, Fairchild Hall. Please join us in 304 Fairchild if you are interested in studying down under in Canberra, Australia. Hosted by the Study Abroad Office.
Workshop: Better Meetings Now. March 4-6, 2013, International Grains Program Complex, 1980 Kimball Ave. This workshop is for people planning and conducting meetings who want to increase the ability and confidence from the ground up. Participants will learn and practice facilitation skills to plan and lead effective meetings and guide groups to satisfying decisions. Register here. Sponsored by the Institute for Civic Discourse and Democracy.
Presentation: iPad Productivity Tools by Gerry Snyder. 9 a.m., Comm Tips Connect Meeting Room. No need to register. Just sign in as a guest to attend. Part of the Comm Tips Online Communication Series sponsored by the Department of Communications.
Spotlight K-State: Innovative Ideas, Shared in Meaningful Ways. 7 p.m., Forum Hall, K-State Student Union. Spotlight K-State will represent teaching innovation and excellence in a TED Talk format. The idea is to be brief, informative, and exciting. Register here. Presented by the Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning and the Office of the President.
Presentation: Real Fun, Real Consequences by Sarah Barr. 8 p.m., Little Theatre, K-State Student Union. Sarah Barr J.D., student legal services, will present an informational session about issues surrounding Fake Patty's Day and spring break. Learn about your legal rights and how one night of fun can impact your life and what you can do to stay safe. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.
Exhibition: Self-Distortion: A Gentle Madness by Manndi Jo Miller. March 4-15, Mark A. Chapman Gallery, ground floor Willard Hall. A closing reception will be held Friday, March 15th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. Part of the Department of Art MFA Thesis Exhibitions for the 2013 Spring Season.
Student Recital Series: Flute Studio of Karen McLaughlin Large. 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.
Exhibition: Museum of Wonder. February 12 through October 13, 2013, Beach Museum of Art. For museum hours and exhibition 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.
Classified Senate Meeting. 12:30 p.m., Staterooms, K-State Student Union.
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.
Stand for Freedom Campaign. 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Forum Hall, K-State Student Union. The Stand for Freedom campaign is an event to raise awareness of human trafficking. We will be standing 27 hours for the 27 million victims. We invite anyone to join us, just stop on by. For more information, please visit ksufreedomalliance.org. Sponsored by the KSU Freedom Alliance.
Thursday, March 7, 2013
2013 Culinary Enhancement Workshop for Professionals and Alumni. 10 a.m., Gold Room, Derby Dining Center. Molly Stevens, winner of two James Beard Foundation Awards and three International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) Awards for her cookbooks, will present the workshop. Sponsored by Department of Hospitality Management and Dietetics.
Lecture: How to Misuse, Use, and Mitigate Side Channels in Virtualized Environments by Mike Reiter. 12:30 p.m., 126, Nichols Hall. Michael Reiter is the Lawrence M. Slifkin Distinguished Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC). Free and open to the public. Part of the Distinguished Lecture Series sponsored by the Department of Computing and Information Sciences.
President's Spring Open Forum (Salina campus). 3:30 p.m., College Center Conference Room, Salina campus. An opportunity to be informed about administrative activities as well as to ask questions of President Schulz and Provost Mason. Sponsored by the Faculty Senate.
Colloquium: Singular Support of Coherent Sheaves by Dima Arinkin. 3:30 p.m., 143, Cardwell Hall. Arinkin is a professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Department of Mathematics.
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.
Spring Break! Not Spring Broke! 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Courtyard, K-State Student Union. Join Powercat Financial Counseling in learning to become more money conscious when planning your spring break trip. Stop by the Union courtyard and play games to gather as many dollar bills as possible, then step into the money vault to win prizes. Free food and beverages will be provided. Presented by Powercat Financial Counseling.
Overview Session of the ETDR Process. 2 p.m., Room 206, K-State Student Union. A one-hour overview session of the electronic theses, dissertations and reports program, or ETDR. No registration is required. Open to all graduate students. Those planning to begin writing their thesis, dissertation or report should definitely attend. Sponsored by the Graduate School and Information Technology Assistance Center.
SafeZone Advanced Training: Threats on Campus. 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., Room 207, K-State Student Union. Campus security and safety are important issues. SafeZone at Kansas State University aims to provide students with a safe environment and keeping students, parents and employees well informed about campus security. Register here. Presented by SafeZone at K-State.
Workshop: Leaping Forward in Your Graduate Writing and Research. 3:30 to 5 p.m., 401, Hale Library. This workshop is designed to help graduate students get ahead in their research and writing. Writing tutors and librarians will be on hand to answer questions, share resources, and offer support. Sponsored by the K-State Libraries and the Writing Center.
Film: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (Swedish). 6 p.m., 126, Nichols Hall. Free admission. Part of a movie series sponsored by the Department of Computing and Information Sciences, Department of English, and the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work.
Exhibition: Self-Distortion: A Gentle Madness by Manndi Jo Miller. March 4-15, Mark A. Chapman Gallery, ground floor Willard Hall. A closing reception will be held Friday, March 15th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. Part of the Department of Art MFA Thesis Exhibitions for the 2013 Spring Season.
Opera Theatre: The Marriage of Figaro. 7:30 p.m., March 7-9, McCain Auditorium. 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.
Presentation: The Many Sides of John Boyd. 5:30 p.m., UMB Theater, Beach Museum of Art. James W. Johnson, independent curator, presents John Boyd as the 2013 Friends of the Beach Museum of Art Gift Print Artist. Lecture will be followed by a reception. Free admission and parking. Galleries will remain open until 7 p.m. Friends of the Beach Museum of Art Business Partners.
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.
Stand for Freedom Campaign. 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Forum Hall, K-State Student Union. The Stand for Freedom campaign is an event to raise awareness of human trafficking. We will be standing 27 hours for the 27 million victims. We invite anyone to join us, just stop on by. For more information, please visit ksufreedomalliance.org. Sponsored by the KSU Freedom Alliance.
Friday, March 8, 2013
Equestrian: South Carolina. All day, Timbercreek Stables.
Baseball: K-State vs. Cal Poly. 3 p.m., Tointon Family Stadium.
2013 Culinary Enhancement Workshop for Students. 10 a.m., Gold Room, Derby Dining Center. Molly Stevens, winner of two James Beard Foundation Awards and three International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) Awards for her cookbooks, will present the workshop. Sponsored by Department of Hospitality Management and Dietetics.
Lecture: The Question of Sound and Hiroshima Mon Amour by Rey Chow. 4 to 5 p.m., Little Theatre, K-State Student Union. Chow is Anne Firor Scott Professor of Literature at Duke University. Sponsored by the Department of English and the Program in Women's Studies.
Coffee Hour Series: Nigeria. 4 to 5 p.m., Multipurpose Room, International Student Center. Presented by Tobi Adenuga. 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.
After Hours: Comedy Theater 3000. Pre-Show: 8 p.m., Film: 9 p.m., Forum Hall, K-State Student Union. See "Snakes on a Plane" like you have never seen it before. Featuring K-State's own On the Spot Improv Stars. Free admission. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.
Exhibition: Self-Distortion: A Gentle Madness by Manndi Jo Miller. March 4-15, Mark A. Chapman Gallery, ground floor Willard Hall. A closing reception will be held Friday, March 15th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. Part of the Department of Art MFA Thesis Exhibitions for the 2013 Spring Season.
Performance: Tod Kerstetter, Amy Rosine and Amanda Arrinton, clarinet, soprano and piano. 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., Hemisphere Room, Hale Library. The Concert Series is a cultural outreach program from The Friends of the K-State Libraries. Tickets are required for this event and seating is limited. Sponsorships are also available which include seasons tickets. Register here. Part of the Hale Library Concert Series sponsored by the Friends of the K-State Libraries.
Opera Theatre: The Marriage of Figaro. 7:30 p.m., March 7-9, McCain Auditorium. 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.
Exhibition: Good Boy, Bad Boy: The Prints of John Boyd, 2013 Friends of the Beach Museum of Art Gift Print Artist. March 8 through May 26, 2013, Beach Museum of Art. This exhibition of John Boyd's printmaking captures the humor and occasional darkness in his art. The struggle between good and evil is a significant refrain in the artist's work.
Lecture: Heavy Metals in the Fluvial System: Research along the Lahn and Dill Rivers of Central Germany by Dr. Charles Martin (Department of Geography, Kansas State University. 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., 132, Seaton Hall. Dr. Martin is a candidate for the position of head in the Department of Geography. Sponsored by the Department of Geography and the Beta Psi Chapter of Gamma Theta Upsilon.
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.
Stand for Freedom Campaign. 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Forum Hall, K-State Student Union. The Stand for Freedom campaign is an event to raise awareness of human trafficking. We will be standing 27 hours for the 27 million victims. We invite anyone to join us, just stop on by. For more information, please visit ksufreedomalliance.org. Sponsored by the KSU Freedom Alliance.
Fake Patty's Day Recycling. 8 a.m. on Friday to 3 a.m. on Saturday, Forum Hall, K-State Student Union. Join the Students for Environmental Action in a recycling project in Aggieville for Fake Patty's Day. Give ten minutes or ten hours of your time to protect your environment by diverting recyclable waste from our landfill. Sponsored by the Students for Environmental Action.
Saturday, March 9, 2013
Baseball: K-State vs. Cal Poly. 2 p.m., Tointon Family Stadium.
Analog Games Day. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., 3rd floor Great Room, Hale Library. Analog Games Day is dedicated to board, tabletop and card games along with the social aspects of gaming. Guests can participate in tournaments for games such as Warhammer 40k, Magic The Gathering and Yu-Gi-Oh! or play pick-up games with fellow analog gamers. There will also be a Dungeon Master available for Dungeons & Dragons gaming. Free and open to the public. Register here. Sponsored by the K-State Libraries and Game Hounds.
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: This is 40. 7 & 9:45 p.m., Forum Hall, K-State Student Union. Admission $3. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.
Exhibition: Self-Distortion: A Gentle Madness by Manndi Jo Miller. March 4-15, Mark A. Chapman Gallery, ground floor Willard Hall. A closing reception will be held Friday, March 15th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. Part of the Department of Art MFA Thesis Exhibitions for the 2013 Spring Season.
Opera Theatre: The Marriage of Figaro. 7:30 p.m., March 7-9, McCain Auditorium. 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.
Exhibition: Good Boy, Bad Boy: The Prints of John Boyd, 2013 Friends of the Beach Museum of Art Gift Print Artist. March 8 through May 26, 2013, Beach Museum of Art. This exhibition of John Boyd's printmaking captures the humor and occasional darkness in his art. The struggle between good and evil is a significant refrain in the artist's work.
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, March 10, 2013
Baseball: K-State vs. Cal Poly. 11 a.m., Tointon Family Stadium.
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: This is 40. 8 p.m., Forum Hall, K-State Student Union. Admission $3. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.
Exhibition: Self-Distortion: A Gentle Madness by Manndi Jo Miller. March 4-15, Mark A. Chapman Gallery, ground floor Willard Hall. A closing reception will be held Friday, March 15th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. Part of the Department of Art MFA Thesis Exhibitions for the 2013 Spring Season.
Student Recital Series: Stephen Kucera, Organ. 3 p.m., All Faiths Chapel. Sponsored by the Department of Music.
University Ensemble: K-State Wind Ensemble. 3 p.m., McCain Auditorium. Frank Tracz, Conductor. 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.
Exhibition: Good Boy, Bad Boy: The Prints of John Boyd, 2013 Friends of the Beach Museum of Art Gift Print Artist. March 8 through May 26, 2013, Beach Museum of Art. This exhibition of John Boyd's printmaking captures the humor and occasional darkness in his art. The struggle between good and evil is a significant refrain in the artist's work.
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 8.
48th calendar day.
Monday, March 11, 2013
Exhibition: Self-Distortion: A Gentle Madness by Manndi Jo Miller. March 4-15, Mark A. Chapman Gallery, ground floor Willard Hall. A closing reception will be held Friday, March 15th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. Part of the Department of Art MFA Thesis Exhibitions for the 2013 Spring Season.
University Ensembles: K-State University Band and Wind Symphony. 7:30 p.m., All Faiths Chapel. Frank Tracz and Don Linn, Conductors. 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.
Exhibition: Museum of Wonder. February 12 through October 13, 2013, Beach Museum of Art. For museum hours and exhibition details, see the website.
Exhibition: Good Boy, Bad Boy: The Prints of John Boyd, 2013 Friends of the Beach Museum of Art Gift Print Artist. March 8 through May 26, 2013, Beach Museum of Art. This exhibition of John Boyd's printmaking captures the humor and occasional darkness in his art. The struggle between good and evil is a significant refrain in the artist's work.
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.
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Baseball: K-State vs. Northern Colorado. 6:30 p.m., Tointon Family Stadium.
Performance Series: Mummenschanz. 7:30 p.m., McCain Auditorium. For 40 years the company has created a surreal and captivating universe of whimsy, wonder and ingenuity that delights both young and old. Mummenschanz revolutionized mime art a generation ago by blending dance, theater and puppetry, creating fantastical characters that spring to life. Ticket information or call 532-6428.
Lecture: Dr. Christina Romer. 7 to 8 p.m., Town Hall Room, Leadership Studies Building. Dr. Romer is a Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of California, Berkeley. Free and open to the public. Part of Joe Tiao Lecture Series in the Department of Economics.
Garden Talks and Walks: Getting to Know Your Neighborhood Bat. 12:15 to 12:45 p.m., KSU Gardens Quinlan Visitor Center, 1500 Denison Ave. Bats are one of the most misunderstood animals in nature, yet one of the most beneficial insect­‐eaters around. Come learn the truth about these gentle creatures, meet one up close and learn how to live with them in our Kansas landscape. Presented by the staff from the Milford Nature Center. Sponsored by KSU Gardens.
Film: Bullied. 4 to 6 p.m., Town Hall Room, Leadership Studies Building. Bullied is a documentary film that chronicles one student's ordeal at the hands of anti-gay bullies and offers an inspiring message of hope to those fighting harassment today. It can become a cornerstone of anti-bullying efforts in middle and high schools. Register here. Presented by SafeZone at K-State, the LGBT Resource Center, and Counseling Services.
Reality Check. 6:30 to 8 p.m., Big 12 Room, K-State Student Union. Reality Check is a fast-paced trivia program that gives you a chance to show off your knowledge in an elimination-style program. All questions will be related to drug and alcohol awareness. Come win cash prizes while having fun. Sponsored by SGA and Lafene Health Center's Student Health Advisory Committee.
Exhibition: Self-Distortion: A Gentle Madness by Manndi Jo Miller. March 4-15, Mark A. Chapman Gallery, ground floor Willard Hall. A closing reception will be held Friday, March 15th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. Part of the Department of Art MFA Thesis Exhibitions for the 2013 Spring Season.
Lecture: Men, Monsters, and Myth: The Work of Daniel M. Finch by Daniel Finch. 4 p.m., Beach Museum of Art. Finch is a nationally recognized artist. Free and open to the public. Part of the Department of Art Visiting Artists Series for the 2012-2013 Season.
Student Recital Series: Mike Campbell, Tuba. 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.
Exhibition: Museum of Wonder. February 12 through October 13, 2013, Beach Museum of Art. For museum hours and exhibition details, see the website.
Exhibition: Good Boy, Bad Boy: The Prints of John Boyd, 2013 Friends of the Beach Museum of Art Gift Print Artist. March 8 through May 26, 2013, Beach Museum of Art. This exhibition of John Boyd's printmaking captures the humor and occasional darkness in his art. The struggle between good and evil is a significant refrain in the artist's work.
Networking Night. 6 p.m., Banquet Room, Alumni Center. Learn how to improve your networking skills and spend time interacting with top employers. Free food will be provided. Business professional attire is required. RSVP online by 5 p.m. March 9. Promoted by the Career and Employment Services.
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.
Blood Drive. 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Ballroom, K-State Student Union. Join Texas Roadhouse in hosting an event to save a life. Donation will be open to everyone the week of March 12-15 at the K-State Union (10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) and Putnam Hall (2:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.). Sponsored by the Texas Roadhouse.
Blood Drive. 2:30 to 8 p.m., Putnam Hall. Join Texas Roadhouse in hosting an event to save a life. Donation will be open to everyone the week of March 12-15 at the K-State Union (10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) and Putnam Hall (2:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.). Sponsored by the Texas Roadhouse.
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Baseball: K-State vs. Northern Colorado. 3 p.m., Tointon Family Stadium.
Lecture: Zoobiquity: What Animals Can Teach Us About Health and the Science of Healing. Noon, Frick Auditorium, Mosier Hall. Join internationally-recognized "Zoobiquity" authors Barbara Natterson-Horowitz, M.D. and Kathryn Bowers for a lecture to learn what animals can teach us about our health and the science of healing. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the College of Veterinary Medicine, Friends of the Sunset Zoo, College of Human Ecology, and more.
Presentation: Newsletter Content by Susan Berhow. 9 a.m., Comm Tips Connect Meeting Room. No need to register. Just sign in as a guest to attend. Part of the Comm Tips Online Communication Series sponsored by the Department of Communications.
Lecture: History of Student Life and Student Unrest by Pat Bosco and Bill Meredith. Noon to 1 p.m., Flint Hills Room, K-State Student Union. Pat Bosco, vice president for student life and dean of students, and Bill Meredith, professor in human ecology, will lecture as part of K-State's nine-month 150th celebration and its Brown Bag Lunch and Lecture Series.
Exhibition: Self-Distortion: A Gentle Madness by Manndi Jo Miller. March 4-15, Mark A. Chapman Gallery, ground floor Willard Hall. A closing reception will be held Friday, March 15th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. Part of the Department of Art MFA Thesis Exhibitions for the 2013 Spring Season.
University Ensemble: KSU Jazz Combos. 7:30 p.m., Union Station, K-State Student Union. Wayne Goins, Director. Sponsored by the Department of Music.
Guest Artist: Stephen Kunzer, Tuba. 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.
Exhibition: Museum of Wonder. February 12 through October 13, 2013, Beach Museum of Art. For museum hours and exhibition details, see the website.
Exhibition: Good Boy, Bad Boy: The Prints of John Boyd, 2013 Friends of the Beach Museum of Art Gift Print Artist. March 8 through May 26, 2013, Beach Museum of Art. This exhibition of John Boyd's printmaking captures the humor and occasional darkness in his art. The struggle between good and evil is a significant refrain in the artist's work.
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 pieces composed by composition students.
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.
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.
Blood Drive. 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Ballroom, K-State Student Union. Join Texas Roadhouse in hosting an event to save a life. Donation will be open to everyone the week of March 12-15 at the K-State Union (10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) and Putnam Hall (2:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.). Sponsored by the Texas Roadhouse.
Blood Drive. 2:30 to 8 p.m., Putnam Hall. Join Texas Roadhouse in hosting an event to save a life. Donation will be open to everyone the week of March 12-15 at the K-State Union (10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) and Putnam Hall (2:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.). Sponsored by the Texas Roadhouse.
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Vernon Larson Lecture: Symbolism in Bharatanatyam, a Classical Indian Dance by Jui Mhatre. 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.
Film: 9. 6 p.m., 126, Nichols Hall. Free admission. Part of a movie series sponsored by the Department of Computing and Information Sciences.
Performance: Comedian Eliot Chang. 8 p.m., Ballroom, K-State Student Union. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.
Exhibition: Self-Distortion: A Gentle Madness by Manndi Jo Miller. March 4-15, Mark A. Chapman Gallery, ground floor Willard Hall. A closing reception will be held Friday, March 15th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. Part of the Department of Art MFA Thesis Exhibitions for the 2013 Spring Season.
Student Recital Series: General Student Recital. 11:30 a.m., All Faiths Chapel. Sponsored by the Department of Music.
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: 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.
Exhibition: Good Boy, Bad Boy: The Prints of John Boyd, 2013 Friends of the Beach Museum of Art Gift Print Artist. March 8 through May 26, 2013, Beach Museum of Art. This exhibition of John Boyd's printmaking captures the humor and occasional darkness in his art. The struggle between good and evil is a significant refrain in the artist's work.
Presentation: Sally Pemberton: Portrait of Murdock Pemberton. 7 p.m., UMB Theater, Beach Museum of Art. Author Sally Pemberton recounts her adventures researching the career of her grandfather Murdock Pemberton, a Kansas native, playwright, poet and the New Yorker magazine's first art critic. A reception will follow the talk where copies of the book "Portrait of Murdock Pemberton" will be available for purchase at a discounted price of $75. Free admission and parking. Sponsored by the Beach Museum of Art.
Doctoral Defense: John Dredger, History. 9 a.m., 201, Eisenhower Hall. Title of Dissertation: Offensive Spending: Tactics and Procurement in the Habsburg Military, 1866-1918. Part of the Schedule for Defense of Doctoral Dissertations.
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.
DCE Evening College 2nd 8-week courses begin.
Blood Drive. 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Ballroom, K-State Student Union. Join Texas Roadhouse in hosting an event to save a life. Donation will be open to everyone the week of March 12-15 at the K-State Union (10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) and Putnam Hall (2:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.). Sponsored by the Texas Roadhouse.
Blood Drive. 2:30 to 8 p.m., Putnam Hall. Join Texas Roadhouse in hosting an event to save a life. Donation will be open to everyone the week of March 12-15 at the K-State Union (10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) and Putnam Hall (2:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.). Sponsored by the Texas Roadhouse.
Friday, March 15, 2013
Baseball: K-State vs. West Virginia. 6:30 p.m., Tointon Family Stadium.
Performance Series: The Celtic Tenors. 7:30 p.m., McCain Auditorium. The Celtic Tenors is the most successful classical crossover group ever to emerge from Ireland. The Celtic Tenors "reinvent the whole tenor idiom," according to Phil Coulter, the composer of "Remember Me." The group is pioneering a new style of cool never before seen on the classical stage and is breaking the traditional stuffy tenor mold. The unique voices, charm and wit of Daryl Simpson, James Nelson and Matthew Gilsenan combine an emotive journey with a thoroughly uplifting experience. Ticket information or call 532-6428.
Presentation: Ten Things You Need to Know About Learning and the Brain by Dr. Jane Fishback. Noon to 1 p.m., Town Hall Room, Leadership Studies Building. Neuroscience research suggests which teaching techniques are compatible with how the brain functions and which are not. Bring your brain to this brown bag lunch session, presented by Dr. Jane Fishback, Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and accomplished scholar on applying knowledge from neuroscience to teaching and learning. Free and open to all K-State faculty, staff, and students. Register here. Part of the Year of the Brain sponsored by the Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning.
Exhibition: Self-Distortion: A Gentle Madness by Manndi Jo Miller. March 4-15, Mark A. Chapman Gallery, ground floor Willard Hall. A closing reception will be held Friday, March 15th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. Part of the Department of Art MFA Thesis Exhibitions for the 2013 Spring Season.
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.
Exhibition: Good Boy, Bad Boy: The Prints of John Boyd, 2013 Friends of the Beach Museum of Art Gift Print Artist. March 8 through May 26, 2013, Beach Museum of Art. This exhibition of John Boyd's printmaking captures the humor and occasional darkness in his art. The struggle between good and evil is a significant refrain in the artist's work.
Lecture: "Judge You Just Don't Understand": Complexity and Change in the Foreclosure Crisis by Dr. Daniel Hammel (Department of Geography and Planning, University of Toledo. 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., 132, Seaton Hall. Dr. Hammel is a candidate for the position of head in the Department of Geography. Sponsored by the Department of Geography and the Beta Psi Chapter of Gamma Theta Upsilon.
Doctoral Defense: Ying Ding, Biochemistry. 1 p.m., Conference Room, Johnson Cancer Center. Title of Dissertation: PQ1, a Gap Junction Enhancer, as an Anti-Cancer Agent via CJIC-Independent and -Dependent Pathways. Part of the Schedule for Defense of Doctoral Dissertations.
Windows 8 Preview Session. Noon to 1 p.m. 301, Hale Library. This Windows 8 session is for faculty, staff, and students who are interested in the new operating system released by Microsoft. Come learn about the new user interface, tips, tricks, and have your questions answered. A Dell All-In-One touchscreen and a Microsoft Surface tablet will be available for hands-on tryout. Sponsored by Information Technology Assistance Center.
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.
Blood Drive. 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Ballroom, K-State Student Union. Join Texas Roadhouse in hosting an event to save a life. Donation will be open to everyone the week of March 12-15 at the K-State Union (10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) and Putnam Hall (2:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.). Sponsored by the Texas Roadhouse.
Saturday, March 16, 2013
Equestrian: Oklahoma State. All day, Timbercreek Stables.
Baseball: K-State vs. West Virginia. 2 p.m., Tointon 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. Sponsored by the Department of Kinesiology.
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.
Exhibition: Museum of Wonder. February 12 through October 13, 2013, Beach Museum of Art. For museum hours and exhibition details, see the website.
Exhibition: Good Boy, Bad Boy: The Prints of John Boyd, 2013 Friends of the Beach Museum of Art Gift Print Artist. March 8 through May 26, 2013, Beach Museum of Art. This exhibition of John Boyd's printmaking captures the humor and occasional darkness in his art. The struggle between good and evil is a significant refrain in the artist's work.
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, March 17, 2013
Baseball: K-State vs. West Virginia. 11 a.m., Tointon Family Stadium.
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.
Exhibition: Good Boy, Bad Boy: The Prints of John Boyd, 2013 Friends of the Beach Museum of Art Gift Print Artist. March 8 through May 26, 2013, Beach Museum of Art. This exhibition of John Boyd's printmaking captures the humor and occasional darkness in his art. The struggle between good and evil is a significant refrain in the artist's work.
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 A.
55th calendar day.
Monday, March 18, 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.
Exhibition: Museum of Wonder. February 12 through October 13, 2013, Beach Museum of Art. For museum hours and exhibition details, see the website.
Exhibition: Good Boy, Bad Boy: The Prints of John Boyd, 2013 Friends of the Beach Museum of Art Gift Print Artist. March 8 through May 26, 2013, Beach Museum of Art. This exhibition of John Boyd's printmaking captures the humor and occasional darkness in his art. The struggle between good and evil is a significant refrain in the artist's work.
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.
Student Holiday
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Baseball: K-State vs. Minnesota. 6:30 p.m., Tointon Family Stadium.
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.
Exhibition: Good Boy, Bad Boy: The Prints of John Boyd, 2013 Friends of the Beach Museum of Art Gift Print Artist. March 8 through May 26, 2013, Beach Museum of Art. This exhibition of John Boyd's printmaking captures the humor and occasional darkness in his art. The struggle between good and evil is a significant refrain in the artist's work.
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.
Student Holiday
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Baseball: K-State vs. Minnesota. 3 p.m., Tointon Family Stadium.
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.
Exhibition: Good Boy, Bad Boy: The Prints of John Boyd, 2013 Friends of the Beach Museum of Art Gift Print Artist. March 8 through May 26, 2013, Beach Museum of Art. This exhibition of John Boyd's printmaking captures the humor and occasional darkness in his art. The struggle between good and evil is a significant refrain in the artist's work.
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.
Student Holiday
This page lists events starting on Monday, February 18, 2013 and continuing for 31 days.