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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
Thursday, March 21, 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.
Windows 8 Preview Session. 3:30 to 4:30 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.
Student Holiday
Friday, March 22, 2013
Baseball: K-State vs. Bethune Cookman. 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
Saturday, March 23, 2013
Baseball: K-State vs. Bethune Cookman. 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.
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 24, 2013
Baseball: K-State vs. Bethune Cookman. 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.
Student Recital Series: Isaiah Hamm, Saxophone. 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.
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 9.
62nd calendar day.
Monday, March 25, 2013
Community Cinema: Wonder Women! The Untold Story of American Superheroines. 7 p.m., Town Hall Room, Leadership Studies Building. From the birth of the comic book superheroine in the 1940s, to the blockbusters of today, WONDER WOMEN! looks at how popular representatives of powerful women often reflect society's anxieties about women's liberation. Free and open to the public. Discussion following film screening. Sponsored by the School of Leadership Studies.
Exhibition: Chosen Roles and Hidden Wants by Ashley Padgett. March 25 to April 5, Mark A. Chapman Gallery, ground floor Willard Hall. A closing reception will be held Friday, April 5, 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.
Student Recital Series: Robby Avila, 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.
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.
Enrollment for Summer/Fall 2013 Terms.
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Baseball: K-State vs. Nebraska. 6:30 p.m., Tointon Family Stadium.
Eyestone Lecture: Changing Expectations for Higher Education: Staying Ahead of the Curve by Dr. G.P. Peterson. 10:30 a.m., Fiedler Hall Auditorium. Dr. G.P. "Bud" Peterson is President of Georgia Institute of Technology. A live stream of the lecture will be available at time of lecture. Free and open to the public. Part of the Eyestone Distinguished Lecture Series presented by the K-State College of Engineering.
Exhibition: Chosen Roles and Hidden Wants by Ashley Padgett. March 25 to April 5, Mark A. Chapman Gallery, ground floor Willard Hall. A closing reception will be held Friday, April 5, 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.
Guest Artist: Ian Davidson, Oboe. 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.
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: 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.
Enrollment for Summer/Fall 2013 Terms.
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
17th Annual K-State Leadership Seminar: Working Together to Create High Performing Teams. 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m., Alumni Center. The keynote address will be delivered by Tom Champoux, a nationally recognized expert in creating an organizational culture built around empowerment and the exchange of trust, respect and dignity. Find out more and register. Registration for both individuals and teams available. See a ">full list of sponsors.
Lecture: History of the College of Business and the Economic Impact of K-State to Our Community by C. Clyde Jones. Noon to 1 p.m., Ballroom, K-State Student Union. As part of K-State's nine-month celebration and more specifically the 150th Brown Bag Lunch and Lecture Series.
Lecture: This Landscape's Fierce Embrace: Francis Harvey and Environmentalism in Ireland by Donna Potts. 3:30 p.m., Room 207, K-State Student Union. Potts is a professor in the Department of English. Part of the Spring Colloquia Series sponsored by the Department of English.
K-State Research Forum. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., 2nd Floor, K-State Student Union. An annual showcase of scholarly research conducted by undergraduate and graduate students from all disciplines at K-State. Research is presented in poster and oral formats. The top presenters from each presentation category will receive awards. All K-State students, faculty, and staff are welcome to attend. Sponsored by the Graduate Student Council and the Graduate School.
Presentation: Smart Shopping with Smartphones by Valerie Edwards. 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.
Exhibition: Chosen Roles and Hidden Wants by Ashley Padgett. March 25 to April 5, Mark A. Chapman Gallery, ground floor Willard Hall. A closing reception will be held Friday, April 5, 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.
Student Recital Series: Tuba and Euphonium Studio of Steven Maxwell. 5:45 p.m., All Faiths Chapel. Sponsored by the Department of Music.
Student Recital Series: Sally Dreher and Vanessa Stiles, Sopranos. 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.
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.
Walk-in Wednesday. Noon to 4 p.m., Holtz Hall. Drop by to have your resumé reviewed or to ask a quick question. No appointment necessary. Sponsored by Career & Employment Services.
Doctoral Defense: George Paul, Agronomy. 9 a.m., 2002, Throckmorton Hall. Title of Dissertation: Evaluation of Surface Energy Balance Models for Mapping Evapotranspiration Using Very High Resolution Airborne Remote Sensing Data. 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.
Enrollment for Summer/Fall 2013 Terms.
Lecture: Honoring Cesar Chavez by Marcelo Suarez-Orozco. 7 p.m., Ballroom, K-State Student Union. Suarez-Orozco is a worldwide expert on globalization, political science, immigration and education, and will speak about the largest migratory wave in human history. In addition, he will speak about the impact of globalization and immigration on businesses around the world. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Hispanic American Leadership Organization.
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Social Media Roundtable. 11 a.m., Hemisphere Room, Hale Library. Please plan now to attend and give input on the use of social media on our campus. Sponsored by the Social Media Center.
Film: Virtuosity. 6 p.m., 126, Nichols Hall. Free admission. Part of a movie series sponsored by the Department of Computing and Information Sciences.
Exhibition: Chosen Roles and Hidden Wants by Ashley Padgett. March 25 to April 5, Mark A. Chapman Gallery, ground floor Willard Hall. A closing reception will be held Friday, April 5, 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.
Lecture: Failing Better by Chip Kidd. 1:30 p.m., Little Theatre, K-State Student Union. Kidd is an internationally recognized graphic designer and writer. Free and open to the public. Part of the Department of Art Visiting Artists Series for the 2012-2013 Season.
Guest Artist: John Ellis, Trumpet. 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.
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.
Lecture: Artist Fred Wilson: Museum Therapist by Fred Wilson. 7 p.m., Room 114, Willard Hall. Fred Wilson will share his experiences as an artist and self-described "museum therapist" who inspires and challenges museums to be more aware of the stories they tell. Free and open to the public. Part of the Department of Art Visiting Artists Series for the 2012-2013 Season. Presented in collaboration with the Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art and K-State Libraries in support of the Museum of Wonder exhibition.
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.
Enrollment for Summer/Fall 2013 Terms.
Friday, March 29, 2013
Lecture: Inference in Hybrid Decision Networks Using Mixtures of Polynomials, by Dr. Prakash P. Shenoy. 12:30 p.m. - Part I, 4:30 p.m. - Part II, 202 K-State Student Union and 122 Nichols Hall respectively. Dr. Prakash P. Shenoy is from the University of Kansas. Part of the K-State Computing and Information Sciences Distinguished Lecturer Series.
Coffee Hour Series: Cyprus. 4 to 5 p.m., Multipurpose Room, International Student Center. Presented by Thomaida Polydorou. 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: Les Miserables. 8 p.m., Forum Hall, K-State Student Union. Admission $2. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.
After Hours: Xclusive. 9 p.m., Union Station, K-State Student Union. Kenneth "Xclusive" Paryo, as seen on America's Got Talent, is a dancer and comedian. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.
Exhibition: Chosen Roles and Hidden Wants by Ashley Padgett. March 25 to April 5, Mark A. Chapman Gallery, ground floor Willard Hall. A closing reception will be held Friday, April 5, 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.
Enameling Workshop by Sarah Perkins. 9 a.m. to 3 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.
Lecture: Personal Work by Sarah Perkins. 3:30 p.m., Room 122, 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.
Reading: Danielle Evans, fiction writer. 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Little Theatre, K-State Student Union. Fiction writer Danielle Evans will read from her work. Sponsored by the Department of English.
University and Guest Ensemble: K-State Trumpet Ensemble and Crane School of Music Trumpet Ensemble. 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.
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: Henry Bonifacio, Biological and Agricultural Engineering. 2 p.m., 133, Seaton Hall. Title of Dissertation: Estimating Particulate Emission Rates from Commercial Beef Cattle Feedlots. 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.
Enrollment for Summer/Fall 2013 Terms.
Carpe Diem Extravaganza. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Ballroom, K-State Student Union. This new event at K-State will help promote diversity and enhance internationalization on campus and in the community. The event will be organized into three parts: art activities, performances, and an open dance. For more information, click here. Open to the public. Sponsored by the International Buddies Program.
Saturday, March 30, 2013
Border(less) Identities: Regional Graduate Student Literature Conference. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Big 12 Room, K-State Student Union. Register here. Sponsored by the Department of English.
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: Les Miserables. 7 & 10:30 p.m., Forum Hall, K-State Student Union. Admission $3. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.
Exhibition: Chosen Roles and Hidden Wants by Ashley Padgett. March 25 to April 5, Mark A. Chapman Gallery, ground floor Willard Hall. A closing reception will be held Friday, April 5, 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: 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.
Enrollment for Summer/Fall 2013 Terms.
Sunday, March 31, 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: Les Miserables. 8 p.m., Forum Hall, K-State Student Union. Admission $3. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.
Exhibition: Chosen Roles and Hidden Wants by Ashley Padgett. March 25 to April 5, Mark A. Chapman Gallery, ground floor Willard Hall. A closing reception will be held Friday, April 5, 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: 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 10.
69th calendar day.
Enrollment for Summer/Fall 2013 Terms.
Monday, April 1, 2013
Neff Lecture: Dripping, Jetting, Drops and Wetting: The Magic of Microfluidics by David Weitz. 4:30 p.m., Town Hall Room, Leadership Studies Building. David Weitz is the Mallinckrodt professor of physics and applied physics at Harvard University. Free and open to the public. Part of the James R. Neff Lectureship sponsored by the Department of Physics.
Film: For The Next 7 Generations. 6:30 p.m., Forum Hall, K-State Student Union. A movie about the International Council of 13 Indigenous Grandmothers, three of which are Native American. Sponsored by the Native American Student Association, American Ethnic Studies, Department of English, and the Flint Hills Wisdom Keepers Foundation.
Film: Lbs. 7 p.m., Little Theatre, K-State Student Union. Lbs. tells the story of a man struggling with food addiction. Following the film, Carmine Famiglietti, who is the lead actor, writer, and one of the producers, will discuss the film and answer any questions. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by SNAC (Sensible Nutrition And body image Choices), SGA, and the Lafene Health Center.
Exhibition: Chosen Roles and Hidden Wants by Ashley Padgett. March 25 to April 5, Mark A. Chapman Gallery, ground floor Willard Hall. A closing reception will be held Friday, April 5, 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.
Student Recital Series: Wayne DeCamp, Composition. 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.
Exhibit: Generations of Success: K-State History in Special Collections. Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Feb. 13 - Dec. 31, 2013, 5th Floor Gallery, Hale Library. The exhibit features artifacts and papers that reflect the growth of the university since its inception in 1863, documenting K-State's history using items from the Richard L.D. & Marjorie J. Morse Department of Special Collections. Sponsored by the K-State Libraries.
Last day to drop a regular session course.
Enrollment for Summer/Fall 2013 Terms.
Film: For The Next 7 Generations. 6:30 p.m., Forum Hall, K-State Student Union. This is a movie presenting three Native American Grandmothers along with 10 Grandmothers from various International Countries in how they came together and formed their council. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the KSU Native American Student Association (NASA), American Ethnic Studies Program, Women's Studies Department, and more.
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Baseball: K-State vs. Nebraska. 6:30 p.m., Tointon Family Stadium.
SafeZone Advanced Training: Bullying at the Workplace. 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Room 226, K-State Student Union. This training will address and recognize various forms of workplace bullying and suggest ways to confront bullies and prevent future incidents of bullying at workplace. Register here. Presented by SafeZone at K-State.
Exhibition: Chosen Roles and Hidden Wants by Ashley Padgett. March 25 to April 5, Mark A. Chapman Gallery, ground floor Willard Hall. A closing reception will be held Friday, April 5, 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.
Guest Artists: Sofia Cabruja and Carlos Lama, Piano. 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.
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.
Exhibition: An American in Venice: James McNeill Whistler and His Legacy. April 2 through June 23, 2013, Beach Museum of Art. In 1879 American artist James McNeill Whistler arrived in Italy with a commission from the Fine Arts Society of London to create twelve etchings of Venice. During the ensuing fourteen months, he produced a body of prints that are among the most important of his career. This exhibition presents eleven of Whistler's Venice works alongside prints by other artists who worked in Italy during the late-nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. A mingling of perspectives allows the viewer to appreciate Whistler's innovations and his impact on other artists. The exhibition is organized by the Syracuse University Art Galleries, New York.
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.
Enrollment for Summer/Fall 2013 Terms.
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
WNIT Semifinals in Women's Basketball: K-State vs. Utah. 7 p.m., Bramlage Coliseum.
Baseball: K-State vs. Nebraska Omaha. 6:30 p.m., Tointon Family Stadium.
Presentation: iPad User Tips by Dennis Devenney. 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 and Highlights of the K-Stater Magazine by Tim Lindemuth. Noon to 1 p.m., Hemisphere Room, Hale Library. As part of K-State's nine-month celebration and more specifically the 150th Brown Bag Lunch and Lecture Series.
Exhibition: Chosen Roles and Hidden Wants by Ashley Padgett. March 25 to April 5, Mark A. Chapman Gallery, ground floor Willard Hall. A closing reception will be held Friday, April 5, 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.
Student Recital Series: Bassoon Studio of Susan Maxwell. 5:45 p.m., All Faiths Chapel. Sponsored by the Department of Music.
Student Recital Series: Jessica Huey, Soprano. 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.
Exhibition: An American in Venice: James McNeill Whistler and His Legacy. April 2 through June 23, 2013, Beach Museum of Art. In 1879 American artist James McNeill Whistler arrived in Italy with a commission from the Fine Arts Society of London to create twelve etchings of Venice. During the ensuing fourteen months, he produced a body of prints that are among the most important of his career. This exhibition presents eleven of Whistler's Venice works alongside prints by other artists who worked in Italy during the late-nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. A mingling of perspectives allows the viewer to appreciate Whistler's innovations and his impact on other artists. The exhibition is organized by the Syracuse University Art Galleries, New York.
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.
Enrollment for Summer/Fall 2013 Terms.
Thursday, April 4, 2013
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.
Take Back the Night. 8 p.m. Speaker, 9 p.m. March, Bosco Plaza.
Exhibition: Chosen Roles and Hidden Wants by Ashley Padgett. March 25 to April 5, Mark A. Chapman Gallery, ground floor Willard Hall. A closing reception will be held Friday, April 5, 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.
Lecture: Representing Representation by Daniel Dallmann. 5:45 p.m., Room 114, Willard Hall. Dallmann 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: Rachel Guilfoyle, Clarinet. 5:45 p.m., All Faiths Chapel. Sponsored by the Department of Music.
Student Recital Series: Jessica Luczak, Soprano. 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.
Exhibition: An American in Venice: James McNeill Whistler and His Legacy. April 2 through June 23, 2013, Beach Museum of Art. In 1879 American artist James McNeill Whistler arrived in Italy with a commission from the Fine Arts Society of London to create twelve etchings of Venice. During the ensuing fourteen months, he produced a body of prints that are among the most important of his career. This exhibition presents eleven of Whistler's Venice works alongside prints by other artists who worked in Italy during the late-nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. A mingling of perspectives allows the viewer to appreciate Whistler's innovations and his impact on other artists. The exhibition is organized by the Syracuse University Art Galleries, New York.
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.
Enrollment for Summer/Fall 2013 Terms.
KSU Islamic Forum 2013: Islam and Muslims. 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Courtyard and Little Theatre, K-State Student Union. Muslim Students Association at Kansas State University will present its first-ever Islamic Forum titled as "Islam and Muslims: The Complete Way of Life and Its Followers." Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the KSU Muslim Students Association and SGA.
Friday, April 5, 2013
Baseball: K-State vs. Texas Tech. 6:30 p.m., Tointon Family Stadium.
Lecture: Finding systematicity in apparent chaos: The study of language variation with quantitative methods by Earl Brown. 4 p.m., Hemisphere Room, Hale Library. Brown, assistant professor of Spanish, will give the modern languages department spring Signatures Lecture. Sponsored by the Department of Modern Languages.
Lecture: Contesting Topsy: John Newton Hyde's Anti-Racist Illustrations of African American Children by Robin Bernstein. 4 p.m., Town Hall Room, Leadership Studies Building. Bernstein is an Associate Professor of African and African American Studies and of Studies of Women, Gender, and Sexuality at Harvard University. Sponsored by the Department of English.
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.
Film: Gangster Squad. 8 p.m., Forum Hall, K-State Student Union. Admission $2. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.
Exhibition: Chosen Roles and Hidden Wants by Ashley Padgett. March 25 to April 5, Mark A. Chapman Gallery, ground floor Willard Hall. A closing reception will be held Friday, April 5, 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.
Theater: SpringDance 2013. 7:30 p.m., April 5-6, McCain Auditorium. Tickets available from McCain box office. Presented by the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance.
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.
Exhibition: An American in Venice: James McNeill Whistler and His Legacy. April 2 through June 23, 2013, Beach Museum of Art. In 1879 American artist James McNeill Whistler arrived in Italy with a commission from the Fine Arts Society of London to create twelve etchings of Venice. During the ensuing fourteen months, he produced a body of prints that are among the most important of his career. This exhibition presents eleven of Whistler's Venice works alongside prints by other artists who worked in Italy during the late-nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. A mingling of perspectives allows the viewer to appreciate Whistler's innovations and his impact on other artists. The exhibition is organized by the Syracuse University Art Galleries, New York.
Doctoral Defense: Steven Copp, Physiology. 2:15 p.m., E-107, Mosier Hall. Title of Dissertation: Enzymatic Regulation of Skeletal Muscle Oxygen Transport: Novel Roles for Neuronal Nitric Oxide Synthase. 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.
Enrollment for Summer/Fall 2013 Terms.
Saturday, April 6, 2013
Baseball: K-State vs. Texas Tech. 2 p.m., Tointon Family Stadium.
Dog-n-Jog. 8 a.m. to noon, West parking lot of Mosier Hall. Dog-n-Jog is a fundraiser for the junior veterinary class as well as KSDS which is a non-profit organization that trains service dogs for those in need. Includes 10k, 5k, and 1.5k; prizes and silent auction. Dogs not necessary to attend. Sponsored by the College of Veterinary Medicine.
Film: Season for Nonviolence Conference "Fire & Ice: Active Approaches to Nonviolence". 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., 109 Justin Hall. Register online to join us. Admission is free and a lunch bar will be provided. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.
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.
International Week: International Parade and Game Day. 2 to 3:30 p.m., From the International Student Center to Bosco Plaza. Join us for the international parade by proudly carrying your country's flag across campus to the Game Day celebrations where you can experience different culture's traditional games with the international community. Sponsored by the Union Program Council, Student Governing Association, International Coordinating Council, and more.
Film: Gangster Squad. 7 & 9:30 p.m., Forum Hall, K-State Student Union. Admission $3. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.
Theater: SpringDance 2013. 7:30 p.m., April 5-6, McCain Auditorium. Tickets available from McCain box office. Presented by the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance.
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.
Exhibition: An American in Venice: James McNeill Whistler and His Legacy. April 2 through June 23, 2013, Beach Museum of Art. In 1879 American artist James McNeill Whistler arrived in Italy with a commission from the Fine Arts Society of London to create twelve etchings of Venice. During the ensuing fourteen months, he produced a body of prints that are among the most important of his career. This exhibition presents eleven of Whistler's Venice works alongside prints by other artists who worked in Italy during the late-nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. A mingling of perspectives allows the viewer to appreciate Whistler's innovations and his impact on other artists. The exhibition is organized by the Syracuse University Art Galleries, New York.
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.
Enrollment for Summer/Fall 2013 Terms.
Sunday, April 7, 2013
Baseball: K-State vs. Texas Tech. 1 p.m., Tointon Family Stadium.
International Week: International Fashion Show. 4:30 to 6 p.m., Forum Hall, K-State Student Union. Find out what people wear all around the world as they walk down the ramp in their traditional outfits. Sponsored by the Union Program Council, Student Governing Association, International Coordinating Council, and more.
K-State for All: Disability Awareness Week Kickoff. 6 to 8 p.m., Lobby, Derby Dining Center. Fun and food! Features a free meal, disability awareness trivia, bingo, and prizes. Sponsored by the Disability Support Services and Association of Residence Halls. A part of K-State For All! 2013 Disability Awareness Week.
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: Gangster Squad. 8 p.m., Forum Hall, K-State Student Union. Admission $3. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.
Student Recital Series: Percussion Studio of Kurt Gartner. 1:15 p.m., All Faiths Chapel. Sponsored by the Department of Music.
Student Recital Series: Bryce Craig, Composition. 3 p.m., All Faiths Chapel. Sponsored by the Department of Music.
Exhibition: Konza: Sculpture by John Powers. July 9, 2012 through May 31, 2013, Beach Museum of Art. Konza is a large kinetic sculpture inspired by the natural beauty and movement of the nearby Konza prairie, and is the newest addition to the Beach Museum of Art's permanent collection. For museum hours and exhibit details, see the website.
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.
Exhibition: An American in Venice: James McNeill Whistler and His Legacy. April 2 through June 23, 2013, Beach Museum of Art. In 1879 American artist James McNeill Whistler arrived in Italy with a commission from the Fine Arts Society of London to create twelve etchings of Venice. During the ensuing fourteen months, he produced a body of prints that are among the most important of his career. This exhibition presents eleven of Whistler's Venice works alongside prints by other artists who worked in Italy during the late-nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. A mingling of perspectives allows the viewer to appreciate Whistler's innovations and his impact on other artists. The exhibition is organized by the Syracuse University Art Galleries, New York.
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 11.
76th calendar day.
Enrollment for Summer/Fall 2013 Terms.
Monday, April 8, 2013
Lecture: Feeding a Hungry World: The Past, Present, and Future of Livestock Nutrition Around the Globe by Dr. E.R. Orskov. 2 to 4 p.m., 123, Weber Hall. Dr. E.R. Orskov of the Macauley Land Use Research Institute in Aberdeen, Scotland, is a pioneer in the field of animal nutrition research, providing expertise to enhance efficiency of animal protein production in developing nations around the world. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Department of Animal Sciences and Industry.
International Week: Cultural Exhibition. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Courtyard, K-State Student Union. Share your culture or be blown away with the diversity K-State international students have to offer KSU and the Manhattan Community. Sponsored by the Union Program Council, Student Governing Association, International Coordinating Council, and more.
Community Cinema: The Island President. 7 p.m., Town Hall Room, Leadership Studies Building. After bringing democracy to his country, President Mohamed Nasheed of the Maldives, the lowest-lying country in the world, takes up the fight to keep his homeland from disappearing under the sea. Free and open to the public. Discussion following film screening. Sponsored by the School of Leadership Studies.
Film: The Bully Project. 8 p.m., Ballroom, K-State Student Union. A documentary on peer-to-peer bullying in schools across America. Free admission. Sponsored by the Union Program Council. Part of K-State For All! 2013 Disability Awareness Week.
Exhibition: The Elegance of Structure by Jarred Pfeiffer. April 8-19, Mark A. Chapman Gallery, ground floor Willard Hall. An opening reception will be held Monday, April 8, 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.
Student Recital Series: Percussion Studio of Kurt Gartner. 5:45 p.m., All Faiths Chapel. Sponsored by the Department of Music.
University Ensemble: Flute Ensemble. 7:30 p.m., Room 204, McCain Auditorium. Karen McLaughlin Large, Conductor. Sponsored by the Department of Music.
Student Recital Series: Percussion Studio of Kurt Gartner. 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.
Exhibition: An American in Venice: James McNeill Whistler and His Legacy. April 2 through June 23, 2013, Beach Museum of Art. In 1879 American artist James McNeill Whistler arrived in Italy with a commission from the Fine Arts Society of London to create twelve etchings of Venice. During the ensuing fourteen months, he produced a body of prints that are among the most important of his career. This exhibition presents eleven of Whistler's Venice works alongside prints by other artists who worked in Italy during the late-nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. A mingling of perspectives allows the viewer to appreciate Whistler's innovations and his impact on other artists. The exhibition is organized by the Syracuse University Art Galleries, New York.
Design Expo. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Ballroom, Alumni Center. Visit with a wide range of Architecture, Interiors, Landscape Architecture, and Graphic Design firms looking for interns and full-time employees. Promoted by 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.
Enrollment for Summer/Fall 2013 Terms.
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Baseball: K-State vs. Wichita State. 6:30 p.m., Tointon Family Stadium.
Vernon Larson Lecture: Australian Partnerships: A Global Strategy by Randall Tosh. Luncheon: 11:45 a.m. (reservations required), Lecture: 12:15 p.m. Ballroom, Holiday Inn. Luncheon is $15. Sponsored by the Friends of International Programs.
Performance Series: Alison Balsom and the Scottish Ensemble. 7:30 p.m., McCain Auditorium. Recently crowned Female Artist of the Year for the second time at the Classic BRITs, Alison Balsom has cemented an international reputation as one of classical music's great ambassadors and is ranked among the most distinctive and groundbreaking musicians on the international circuit today. Balsom has also been honored with numerous awards by Classic FM, Gramophone and ECHO Klassik. Ticket information or call 532-6428.
Disability Awareness Week: Inclusion and Awareness Discussions: Student Panel. 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 127 Leadership Studies Building. Students with disabilities share their experiences on campus as it relates to their academic careers. Sponsored by the emPower Cats. A part of K-State For All! 2013 Disability Awareness Week.
International Week: Dance Lessons. 3 to 6 p.m., International Student Center. Want to be a Bollywood star or learn a few new dance moves? Join us in learning dances from around the world. Sponsored by the Union Program Council, Student Governing Association, International Coordinating Council, and more.
Exhibition: The Elegance of Structure by Jarred Pfeiffer. April 8-19, Mark A. Chapman Gallery, ground floor Willard Hall. An opening reception will be held Monday, April 8, 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.
Student Recital Series: Percussion Studio of Kurt Gartner. 5:45 p.m., All Faiths Chapel. Sponsored by the Department of Music.
Student Recital Series: Sticks and Strings. 7:30 p.m., All Faiths Chapel. Sponsored by the Department of Music.
Division of Facilities Van Operator Training. 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Room 226, K-State Student Union. National Safety Council training will be conducted for all operators and/or potential operators of motor pool vans operated by K-State faculty, staff, and students. This training is mandatory for all operators. Register.
Exhibition: Konza: Sculpture by John Powers. July 9, 2012 through May 31, 2013, Beach Museum of Art. Konza is a large kinetic sculpture inspired by the natural beauty and movement of the nearby Konza prairie, and is the newest addition to the Beach Museum of Art's permanent collection. For museum hours and exhibit details, see the website.
Exhibition: Museum of Wonder. February 12 through October 13, 2013, Beach Museum of Art. For museum hours and exhibition details, see the website.
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.
Exhibition: An American in Venice: James McNeill Whistler and His Legacy. April 2 through June 23, 2013, Beach Museum of Art. In 1879 American artist James McNeill Whistler arrived in Italy with a commission from the Fine Arts Society of London to create twelve etchings of Venice. During the ensuing fourteen months, he produced a body of prints that are among the most important of his career. This exhibition presents eleven of Whistler's Venice works alongside prints by other artists who worked in Italy during the late-nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. A mingling of perspectives allows the viewer to appreciate Whistler's innovations and his impact on other artists. The exhibition is organized by the Syracuse University Art Galleries, New York.
Doctoral Defense: Kevin Miller, Animal Science. 1:30 p.m., N202, Mosier Hall. Title of Dissertation: Utilizing Lactipro (Megasphaera elsdenii NCIMB 41125) to Accelerate Adaptation of Cattle to High-Concentrate Diets and Improve the Health of High-Risk Calves. 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.
Enrollment for Summer/Fall 2013 Terms.
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Lecture: Craig Morris. 10 a.m., Hemisphere Room, Hale Library. Craig Morris is the director and supervisory research chemist at the USDA-ARS Western Wheat Quality Laboratory and editor-in-chief for the journal Cereal Chemistry. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Department of Grain Science and Industry.
Lecture: Making History: How K-State Olathe Wrote a New Chapter for Higher Education by Karin Brownlee. Noon to 1 p.m., Big 12 Room, K-State Student Union. Karin Brownlee, former Kansas state representative, will present a lecture as part of K-State's nine-month celebration and more specifically its Brown Bag Lunch and Lecture Series. Bring your lunch and be part of history. K-State Sesquicentennial merchandise will be given to those in attendance. Free and open to the public. Part of the 150th Brownbag Lunch and Lecture Series.
Presentation: Planning Your Communication Strategy by Sarah Caldwell Hancock. 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.
Disability Awareness Week: Inclusion and Awareness Discussions: Student Panel. 10:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m., 127 Leadership Studies Building. Students with disabilities share their experiences on campus as it relates to their academic careers. Sponsored by the emPower Cats. A part of K-State For All! 2013 Disability Awareness Week.
International Week: Panel Discussion: International Student Growth Over the Last 150 Years. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Forum Hall, K-State Student Union. Join the international community in learning about K-State's international student and scholar growth over the past 150 years with K-State International Student Alumni. Sponsored by the Union Program Council, Student Governing Association, International Coordinating Council, and more.
Exhibition: The Elegance of Structure by Jarred Pfeiffer. April 8-19, Mark A. Chapman Gallery, ground floor Willard Hall. An opening reception will be held Monday, April 8, 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.
Student Recital Series: Percussion Studio of Kurt Gartner. 5:45 p.m., All Faiths Chapel. Sponsored by the Department of Music.
Student Recital Series: Percussion Studio of Kurt Gartner. 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.
Exhibition: An American in Venice: James McNeill Whistler and His Legacy. April 2 through June 23, 2013, Beach Museum of Art. In 1879 American artist James McNeill Whistler arrived in Italy with a commission from the Fine Arts Society of London to create twelve etchings of Venice. During the ensuing fourteen months, he produced a body of prints that are among the most important of his career. This exhibition presents eleven of Whistler's Venice works alongside prints by other artists who worked in Italy during the late-nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. A mingling of perspectives allows the viewer to appreciate Whistler's innovations and his impact on other artists. The exhibition is organized by the Syracuse University Art Galleries, New York.
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 student performance featuring saxophone students.
Gallery Walk: Whistler's Venice. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Beach Museum of Art. Journey back to 19th-Century Italy for an informal exploration of "An American in Venice: James McNeill Whistler and His Legacy" with curator Liz Seaton and K-State art professor Jason Scuilla. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Beach Museum of Art.
Walk-in Wednesday. Noon to 4 p.m., Holtz Hall. Drop by to have your resumé reviewed or to ask a quick question. No appointment necessary. Sponsored by Career & Employment Services.
Doctoral Defense: Cheng-Yun Chang, Security Studies. 9:40 a.m., 201, Eisenhower Hall. Title of Dissertation: The Chinese Tradition of Righteous War and China's Decisions for War Between 1950 and 1979. 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.
Enrollment for Summer/Fall 2013 Terms.
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Invested Faculty: Late-Career Faculty Inaugural Event. 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., Main Ballroom, Alumni Center. There is value in what we possess as we age and we want to support the foundation of this institution: our committed, loyal base of senior faculty. We hope to facilitate your questions, concerns, and much more! Coach Bill Snyder and C. Clyde Jones will be special guests at the event. Register here. Visit www.k-state.edu/catl/investedfaculty for more information. Sponsored by the Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning.
Presentation: Jessica Cox: Motivational Speaker on Disability Awareness. 7 p.m., Town Hall Room, Leadership Studies Building. Jessica Cox is an international motivational speaker. Born without arms, Jessica now flies airplanes, drives cars and otherwise lives a normal life using her feet as others use their hands. Following the presentation, awards will be presented to those faculty and staff who go above and beyond in assisting student success in a ceremony. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Disability Support Services. A part of K-State For All! 2013 Disability Awareness Week.
Disability Awareness Week: Inclusion and Awareness Discussions: Student Panel. 9:30 a.m., 127 Leadership Studies Building. Students with disabilities share their experiences on campus as it relates to their academic careers. Sponsored by the emPower Cats. A part of K-State For All! 2013 Disability Awareness Week.
Jessica Cox: Motivational Speaker on Disability Awareness. 7 p.m., Town Hall, Leadership Studies Building. Jessica Cox is an international motivational speaker. Born without arms, Jessica now flies airplanes, drives cars and otherwise lives a normal life using her feet as others use their hands. Learn more about her amazing accomplishments. Following the presentation, awards will be presented to those faculty and staff who go above and beyond in assisting student success in a ceremony. Sponsored by the emPower Cats and the Office of the Provost. A part of K-State For All! 2013 Disability Awareness Week.
K-STEP Panel on Transgender Issues. 2 to 4 p.m., Room 226, K-State Student Union. Kansas Statewide Transgender Education Project (K-STEP) executive director, Stephanie Mott and Flint Hills PFLAG President, Sue Gerth, will be available for a discussion of transgenderism and to show support for transgender Kansans and their families. Register here. Presented by SafeZone at K-State.
Exhibition: The Elegance of Structure by Jarred Pfeiffer. April 8-19, Mark A. Chapman Gallery, ground floor Willard Hall. An opening reception will be held Monday, April 8, 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: 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.
Exhibition: An American in Venice: James McNeill Whistler and His Legacy. April 2 through June 23, 2013, Beach Museum of Art. In 1879 American artist James McNeill Whistler arrived in Italy with a commission from the Fine Arts Society of London to create twelve etchings of Venice. During the ensuing fourteen months, he produced a body of prints that are among the most important of his career. This exhibition presents eleven of Whistler's Venice works alongside prints by other artists who worked in Italy during the late-nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. A mingling of perspectives allows the viewer to appreciate Whistler's innovations and his impact on other artists. The exhibition is organized by the Syracuse University Art Galleries, New York.
First Job 411. 4 p.m., Big 12 Room, K-State Student Union. Explore what to expect in the workplace. A panel of employers and recent graduates will share their experiences, offer insight, and discuss strategies for success as you begin your career journey. 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.
Enrollment for Summer/Fall 2013 Terms.
Friday, April 12, 2013
Women's Tennis: K-State vs. Texas Tech. 1 p.m., Georgia Bulldog Invitational.
Coffee Hour Series: Tajikistan. 4 to 5 p.m., Multipurpose Room, International Student Center. Presented by Nodira Davlyatova. 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.
Relay for Life of Kansas State University. 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., Old Stadium. An annual all-night fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. Register online or at the event for $10 as an individual or on a team, and raise $100 to get food at the event. Otherwise, just show up and have a blast with your friends, clubs, fraternities, sororities, etc. Let's fight back and create more birthdays. Sponsored by the American Cancer Society.
Exhibition: The Elegance of Structure by Jarred Pfeiffer. April 8-19, Mark A. Chapman Gallery, ground floor Willard Hall. An opening reception will be held Monday, April 8, 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.
Reading: Susan Jackson Rodgers, fiction writer. 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Little Theatre, K-State Student Union. Fiction writer Susan Jackson Rodgers will read from her work. Sponsored by the Department of English.
Student Recital Series: K-State Music Program Honors Recital. 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.
Exhibition: An American in Venice: James McNeill Whistler and His Legacy. April 2 through June 23, 2013, Beach Museum of Art. In 1879 American artist James McNeill Whistler arrived in Italy with a commission from the Fine Arts Society of London to create twelve etchings of Venice. During the ensuing fourteen months, he produced a body of prints that are among the most important of his career. This exhibition presents eleven of Whistler's Venice works alongside prints by other artists who worked in Italy during the late-nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. A mingling of perspectives allows the viewer to appreciate Whistler's innovations and his impact on other artists. The exhibition is organized by the Syracuse University Art Galleries, New York.
Early Release Workshop for Families. 2 to 3:30 p.m., Beach Museum of Art. View the exhibition "An America in Venice: James McNeill Whistler and his Legacy" and create your own linoleum block print. Ages 6 and up since sharp tools will be used. Cost is $5 per child, $3 for members. Reservations required. Sponsored by the Beach Museum of Art.
Doctoral Defense: Brian Laslie, History. 8 a.m., 201, Eisenhower Hall. Title of Dissertation: Red Flag: How the Rise of "Realistic Training" After Vietnam Changed the Air Force's Way of War 1975-1999. Part of the Schedule for Defense of Doctoral Dissertations.
Doctoral Defense: Sara Kearns, Counseling and Student Development. 8:30 a.m., 106, Bluemont Hall. Title of Dissertation: First-Year College Students' Perceptions of Their Experiences Using Information and Communication Technologies in Higher Education. Part of the Schedule for Defense of Doctoral Dissertations.
Doctoral Defense: John Selman, Adult, Occupational, and Continuing Education. 10:30 a.m., 368, Bluemont Hall. Title of Dissertation: Barriers to Participation in Religious Adult Education: An Exploratory Study. Part of the Schedule for Defense of Doctoral Dissertations.
Doctoral Defense: Ury Cohn, Sociology. 11:30 a.m., 201A, Waters Hall. Title of Dissertation: Scare Tactics: How Restrictions Frame the Immigration Debate. Part of the Schedule for Defense of Doctoral Dissertations.
Doctoral Defense: Ali Sydney, Electrical Engineering. 1 p.m., 2064, Rathbone Hall. Title of Dissertation: The Evaluation of Software Defined Networking for Communication and Control of Cyber Physical Systems. Part of the Schedule for Defense of Doctoral Dissertations.
Doctoral Defense: Joy Martin, Curriculum and Instruction. 2 p.m., 257, Bluemont Hall. Title of Dissertation: Exploring Secondary Writing Teachers' Metacognition: An Avenue to Professional Development. 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.
Enrollment for Summer/Fall 2013 Terms.
Film Screening: Danny from North Korea. 7:30 p.m., Pierce Commons, Seaton Hall. The film is about a young man named Danny who is able to escape North Korea and eventually end up in the United States. Danny will be present at the screening to share his story, along with a few of LINK's (Liberty in North Korea) team members. Sponsored by The Coalition and Liberty in North Korea.
Saturday, April 13, 2013
Women's Tennis: K-State vs. Texas. 1 p.m., Georgia Bulldog Invitational.
Relay for Life of Kansas State University. 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., Old Stadium. An annual all-night fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. Register online or at the event for $10 as an individual or on a team, and raise $100 to get food at the event. Otherwise, just show up and have a blast with your friends, clubs, fraternities, sororities, etc. Let's fight back and create more birthdays. Sponsored by the American Cancer Society.
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.
Hallows and Horcruxes Ball 6: A Wizard Rock Concert for Literacy. 7 p.m. to midnight, Alumni Center. Featuring performances by The Whomping Willows, Alex Carpenter, Lauren Fairweather, Ministry of Magic, Tonks and the Aurors, Justin Finch-Fletchley and the Sugar Quills, and Seen and Unforeseen. Ticket information. Sponsored by the Children's and Adolescent Literature Community, the Department of English, the K-State Harry Potter Alliance, and more.
International Week: International Dance Night. 9 p.m. to midnight, Union Station, K-State Student Union. Be a part of a fun-filled night of dancing and socializing. Sponsored by the Union Program Council, Student Governing Association, International Coordinating Council, and more.
Exhibition: The Elegance of Structure by Jarred Pfeiffer. April 8-19, Mark A. Chapman Gallery, ground floor Willard Hall. An opening reception will be held Monday, April 8, 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: 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.
Exhibition: An American in Venice: James McNeill Whistler and His Legacy. April 2 through June 23, 2013, Beach Museum of Art. In 1879 American artist James McNeill Whistler arrived in Italy with a commission from the Fine Arts Society of London to create twelve etchings of Venice. During the ensuing fourteen months, he produced a body of prints that are among the most important of his career. This exhibition presents eleven of Whistler's Venice works alongside prints by other artists who worked in Italy during the late-nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. A mingling of perspectives allows the viewer to appreciate Whistler's innovations and his impact on other artists. The exhibition is organized by the Syracuse University Art Galleries, New York.
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.
Enrollment for Summer/Fall 2013 Terms.
Sunday, April 14, 2013
International Week: International Talent Show. 4 to 6 p.m., Forum Hall, K-State Student Union. K-Staters showcase their diverse talents for the enjoyment of their peers at the finale event of the International Week 2013. Sponsored by the Union Program Council, Student Governing Association, International Coordinating Council, and more.
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: The Elegance of Structure by Jarred Pfeiffer. April 8-19, Mark A. Chapman Gallery, ground floor Willard Hall. An opening reception will be held Monday, April 8, 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.
Student Recital Series: Percussion Studio of Kurt Gartner. 1:15 p.m., All Faiths Chapel. Sponsored by the Department of Music.
Student Recital Series: Percussion Studio of Kurt Gartner. 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.
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.
Exhibition: An American in Venice: James McNeill Whistler and His Legacy. April 2 through June 23, 2013, Beach Museum of Art. In 1879 American artist James McNeill Whistler arrived in Italy with a commission from the Fine Arts Society of London to create twelve etchings of Venice. During the ensuing fourteen months, he produced a body of prints that are among the most important of his career. This exhibition presents eleven of Whistler's Venice works alongside prints by other artists who worked in Italy during the late-nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. A mingling of perspectives allows the viewer to appreciate Whistler's innovations and his impact on other artists. The exhibition is organized by the Syracuse University Art Galleries, New York.
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 12.
83rd calendar day.
Enrollment for Summer/Fall 2013 Terms.
Monday, April 15, 2013
The Brain and the Alexander Technique. 3:30 to 5 p.m., Room 026, Nichols Hall. A Year of the Brain seminar with visiting professor and composer, Mio Morales. Sponsored by the Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning.
Finding Mama In Academia: An Examination of the Impact of Black Female Professors on the Success of Black Students by Tosha Sampson-Choma. Noon, Hemisphere Room, Hale Library. Sampson-Choma's current study involves an ethnographic approach to understanding the impact of black female instructors on their students. While the project is in an early stage, it will undoubtedly contribute to the current research on the retention of students of color at predominantly white institutions.
Junior Day. 8:30 a.m., K-State Student Union.
Exhibition: The Elegance of Structure by Jarred Pfeiffer. April 8-19, Mark A. Chapman Gallery, ground floor Willard Hall. An opening reception will be held Monday, April 8, 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.
Student Recital Series: Vanessa Bell and Robert Hamilton, Soprano & Tenor. 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.
Exhibition: An American in Venice: James McNeill Whistler and His Legacy. April 2 through June 23, 2013, Beach Museum of Art. In 1879 American artist James McNeill Whistler arrived in Italy with a commission from the Fine Arts Society of London to create twelve etchings of Venice. During the ensuing fourteen months, he produced a body of prints that are among the most important of his career. This exhibition presents eleven of Whistler's Venice works alongside prints by other artists who worked in Italy during the late-nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. A mingling of perspectives allows the viewer to appreciate Whistler's innovations and his impact on other artists. The exhibition is organized by the Syracuse University Art Galleries, New York.
Doctoral Defense: Raymond Freeby, Adult, Occupational, and Continuing Education. 11 a.m., 341, Bluemont Hall. Title of Dissertation: A Phenomenological Observation of Two Theatrical Learning Environments. Part of the Schedule for Defense of Doctoral Dissertations.
Doctoral Defense: William Hill, Psychology. 11 a.m., 498, Bluemont Hall. Title of Dissertation: A Comparison of Ecological and Evolutionary Models of Decisions Under Risk. Part of the Schedule for Defense of Doctoral Dissertations.
Doctoral Defense: Dawn Refsell, Agronomy. 1 p.m., 2002, Throckmorton Hall. Title of Dissertation: Integrated Weed Management in Kansas Winter Wheat. 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.
Enrollment for Summer/Fall 2013 Terms.
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Lecture: Algorithms Meet Art, Puzzles, and Magic by Erik Demaine. 2:30 p.m., 102, Cardwell Hall. Erik Demaine is from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab. Free and open to the public. Part of the Friends of Mathematics Lecture Series sponsored by the Department of Mathematics.
2013 Faculty and Unclassified Professionals Retiree Ceremony. 4 p.m., Main floor, Alumni Center. This is a time to recognize, honor and celebrate those who have contributed to the success of Kansas State University during their careers here. Sponsored by the Faculty Senate.
Adamchak Lecture: Adaptation vs. Coping in Response to Climate Change in the U.S. and Latin America by Dr. Cornelia Flora and Dr. Jan Flora. 5 to 6 p.m., Little Theatre, K-State Student Union. Cornelia Flora is a Distinguished Professor of Sociology and Agriculture and Life Sciences at Iowa State University. Jan Flora is an Iowa State University Professor of Sociology and Extension Community Sociologist. Free and open to the public. Part of the Donald J. Adamchak Distinguished Lecture Series sponsored by the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work.
Dan Upson Lecture: Personal Financial Management by Rachel (Ramsey) Cruze. 7 p.m., Forum Hall, K-State Student Union. Rachel (Ramsey) Cruze, the daughter of recognized financial commentator and expert Dave Ramsey, will share ways to eliminate debt, increase personal wealth and live a full life. A Q&A session will follow the lecture. Free and open to the public. Part of the Food For Thought's Dr. Dan Upson Lecture Series.
Exhibition: The Elegance of Structure by Jarred Pfeiffer. April 8-19, Mark A. Chapman Gallery, ground floor Willard Hall. An opening reception will be held Monday, April 8, 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.
Student Recital Series: Bret McCandless, Cello. 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.
Exhibition: An American in Venice: James McNeill Whistler and His Legacy. April 2 through June 23, 2013, Beach Museum of Art. In 1879 American artist James McNeill Whistler arrived in Italy with a commission from the Fine Arts Society of London to create twelve etchings of Venice. During the ensuing fourteen months, he produced a body of prints that are among the most important of his career. This exhibition presents eleven of Whistler's Venice works alongside prints by other artists who worked in Italy during the late-nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. A mingling of perspectives allows the viewer to appreciate Whistler's innovations and his impact on other artists. The exhibition is organized by the Syracuse University Art Galleries, New York.
Doctoral Defense: Siddharth Deshmukh, Electrical Engineering. 9 a.m., 2064, Rathbone Hall. Title of Dissertation: Estimation and Control Over a Network in a Spatially Distributed Cyber Physical Systems. Part of the Schedule for Defense of Doctoral Dissertations.
Doctoral Defense: Katie Costigan, Geography. 9:30 a.m., 164H, Seaton Hall. Title of Dissertation: Hydrology and Geomorphology of Great Plains Rivers. Part of the Schedule for Defense of Doctoral Dissertations.
Doctoral Defense: Melissa Briggs, Counseling and Student Development. 2 p.m., 368, Bluemont Hall. Title of Dissertation: A Phenomenal Study of Adolescent Girls that Self Injure Involved in Phototherapy Group Work. 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.
Enrollment for Summer/Fall 2013 Terms.
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Lecture: Past, Present and Future of Graduate Education at K-State by Bob Kruh and Carol Shanklin. Noon to 1 p.m., Flint Hills Room, K-State Student Union. Bob Kruh, past dean of the Graduate School, and Carol Shanklin, current dean of the Graduate School, will lecture over Graduate Education at K-State. Bring your lunch and be part of history. K-State Sesquicentennial merchandise will be given to those in attendance. Free and open to the public. Part of the 150th Brownbag Lunch and Lecture Series.
Lecture: On the Blackness of Post-Blackness by Cameron Leader-Picone. 3:30 p.m., Room 226 and Ballroom, K-State Student Union. Leader-Picone is an Assistant Professor in the Department of English. Free and open to the public. Part of the Spring Colloquia Series sponsored by the Department of English.
Presentation: Social Media: Where to Get Social Media Content by Elaine Edwards. 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.
Exhibition: The Elegance of Structure by Jarred Pfeiffer. April 8-19, Mark A. Chapman Gallery, ground floor Willard Hall. An opening reception will be held Monday, April 8, 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.
Faculty Artist: David Pickering, Organ. 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.
Exhibition: An American in Venice: James McNeill Whistler and His Legacy. April 2 through June 23, 2013, Beach Museum of Art. In 1879 American artist James McNeill Whistler arrived in Italy with a commission from the Fine Arts Society of London to create twelve etchings of Venice. During the ensuing fourteen months, he produced a body of prints that are among the most important of his career. This exhibition presents eleven of Whistler's Venice works alongside prints by other artists who worked in Italy during the late-nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. A mingling of perspectives allows the viewer to appreciate Whistler's innovations and his impact on other artists. The exhibition is organized by the Syracuse University Art Galleries, New York.
Walk-in Wednesday. Noon to 4 p.m., Holtz Hall. Drop by to have your resumé reviewed or to ask a quick question. No appointment necessary. Sponsored by Career & Employment Services.
Doctoral Defense: Adriatik Likcani, Human Ecology - Marriage and Family Therapy. 1 p.m., 214, Campus Creek Complex. Title of Dissertation: Differentiation and Intimate Partner Violence. 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.
Enrollment for Summer/Fall 2013 Terms.
Thursday, April 18, 2013
Chet Peters Lecture: Supporting All Students: Strategies for LGBT Student Success by Dr. Kristen Renn. 10:30 a.m., Forum Hall, K-State Student Union. Renn is a Professor of Higher, Adult, and Lifelong Education at Michigan State University. Free and open to the public. Part of the Chester E. Peters Lectures in Student Development Series.
Open Forum: Council on Parking Operations. 3:30 to 5 p.m., Big 12 Room, K-State Student Union. The council will discuss proposed changes to K-State bicycle regulations. A full list of proposed changes is available here. Presented by K-State Parking Services.
West Hansen and the Amazon Express: A Journey of Discovery & Endurance. 4 to 5 p.m., K-State Olathe. National Geographic-sponsored ultramarathoner West Hansen, who led the first expedition to paddle the length of the Amazon River from its newly discovered source, will discuss his journey, touching on the Amazon as a natural, cultural, and economic resource. Sponsored by the Urban Water Institute at K-State Olathe.
Exhibition: The Elegance of Structure by Jarred Pfeiffer. April 8-19, Mark A. Chapman Gallery, ground floor Willard Hall. An opening reception will be held Monday, April 8, 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.
Student Recital Series: General Student Recital. 11:30 a.m., All Faiths Chapel. Sponsored by the Department of Music.
Student Recital Series: Joshua Bonilla, Composition. 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.
Exhibition: An American in Venice: James McNeill Whistler and His Legacy. April 2 through June 23, 2013, Beach Museum of Art. In 1879 American artist James McNeill Whistler arrived in Italy with a commission from the Fine Arts Society of London to create twelve etchings of Venice. During the ensuing fourteen months, he produced a body of prints that are among the most important of his career. This exhibition presents eleven of Whistler's Venice works alongside prints by other artists who worked in Italy during the late-nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. A mingling of perspectives allows the viewer to appreciate Whistler's innovations and his impact on other artists. The exhibition is organized by the Syracuse University Art Galleries, New York.
Doctoral Defense: Liyan Chen, Grain Science. 3 p.m., 201, Shellenberger Hall. Title of Dissertation: Detoxification and Nutritional Enhancement of Soy Meal via Microbial Bioprocessing. Part of the Schedule for Defense of Doctoral Dissertations.
Doctoral Defense: Andrew Cousino, Mathematics. 3:30 p.m., 1012, Throckmorton Hall. Title of Dissertation: Using Bayesian Learning to Classify College Algebra Students by Understanding in Real Time. 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.
Enrollment for Summer/Fall 2013 Terms.
This page lists events starting on Tuesday, March 19, 2013 and continuing for 31 days.