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Friday, November 9, 2012

National Distance Learning Week. November 5-9, Online. National Distance Learning Week is celebrated with online and on-campus activities for distance education students and faculty teaching online courses. Visit the website for specific event details. Division of Continuing Education and the United States Distance Learning Association.

Lecture: Women's Rights in Islam by Mrs. Sheryl Siddiqui. 10 to 11 a.m., Big 12 Room, K-State Student Union. Siddiqui is a part of the Islamic Council of Oklahoma. In addition to her lecture, she will be available at Room 112, Leadership Studies Building for open discussion from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by SGA.

Coffee Hour Series: Korea. 4 to 5 p.m., Multipurpose Room, International Student Center. Presented by Dajung Woo. Refreshments typical of the student's home country will be served following the presentation. Free and open to the public. Part of the Fall 2012 Coffee Hour Series, presented by International Student & Scholar Services.

Film: For the Next 7 Generations. 5:30 p.m., Little Theatre, K-State Student Union. The movie is about 13 indigenous grandmothers that come together from four corners of the Earth to form an alliance, The International Council of Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers. Part of Native American Heritage Month sponsored by the Native American Student Association, Office of Diversity, and the Student Governing Association.

After Hours: Paintball. 6 to 10 p.m., K-State Rec Fields. Free with a K-State student ID, $10 without an ID. Play in teams of three. Dress to get messy. Hot chocolate and paintball equipment will be provided. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.

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

Exhibition: Forces: The Shaping of Manhattan, Fort Riley and Kansas State University. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., September 7, 2012 through January 13, 2013, Flint Hills Discovery Center, 315 South 3rd Street. An exhibition that will follow ideas, events and issues that have influenced the military post, a town and a college from about 1863 to World War I. Sponsored by the College of Human Ecology, K-State Libraries, and more.

MFA Thesis Exhibition: Navigating Culture by Ting Wang. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., October 29 - November 9, Mark A. Chapman Gallery, ground floor Willard Hall. There will be a reception for Wang on Friday, November 2 from 5 to 7 p.m., in the gallery. Free and open to the public. Part of the Department of Art MFA Thesis Exhibitions for the 2012 Fall Season.

Exhibit: Privacy from Prying Eyes: Jali as an Architectural Intervention. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., November 1-15, William T. Kemper Art Gallery, K-State Student Union. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.

Workshop: Wood Kiln Building by Ted Neal, Ceramicist. 2 to 10 p.m., 3171 Tuttle Creek Boulevard. Ted Neal, nationally recognized ceramicist, will present a workshop on Wood Kiln Building. Free and open to the public. Part of the Department of Art Visiting Artists Series for the 2012-2013 Season.

Lecture: From Manhattan to Mongolia: Connecting the Great Plains to the Eurasian Steppe through Rural Geography by Holly Barcus. 3 p.m., 132, Seaton Hall. Barcus received her doctorate in Geography from Kansas State University in 2001 and is currently an Associate Professor of Geography at Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Department of Geography.

Saturday, November 10, 2012

Conference: Kansas Environmental Forum: Making Connections, Growing the Grassroots. 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Fiedler Hall Auditorium. Join us to celebrate the Kansas environment. This conference will focus on bringing together people from all areas of environmental education and advocacy, helping you to build partnerships, brainstorm new ideas for your own work and celebrate your successes. Registration is free. Sponsored by the Consortium for Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability (CESAS), Kansas Natural Resource Council, and Kansas Interfaith Power and Light.

CrossFit Free Intro Workout. 10 a.m., Room 4, Natatorium. Try out a free CrossFit Intro workout scaled for beginners and learn more about high intensity exercise and its benefits. All fitness levels are welcome. Free intro workouts will be offered every Saturday during the Fall semester. Sponsored by Department of Kinesiology.

International Food Festival. 5 to 6:30 p.m. & 7 to 8:30 p.m., ECM Building, 1021 Denison Ave. An international food festival that showcases cuisines from around the world. International students volunteered their time to prepare some of their traditional foods to share with others. Tickets are $10 per person and will be sold in the K-State Student Union at an information table from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m on Friday, November 9. For other reservation and event information, click here. Sponsored by the International Coordinating Council.

Film: The Campaign. 7 & 9:30 p.m., Forum Hall, K-State Student Union. Admission $3. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.

Exhibition: Forces: The Shaping of Manhattan, Fort Riley and Kansas State University. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., September 7, 2012 through January 13, 2013, Flint Hills Discovery Center, 315 South 3rd Street. An exhibition that will follow ideas, events and issues that have influenced the military post, a town and a college from about 1863 to World War I. Sponsored by the College of Human Ecology, K-State Libraries, and more.

Exhibit: Privacy from Prying Eyes: Jali as an Architectural Intervention. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., November 1-15, William T. Kemper Art Gallery, K-State Student Union. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.

Workshop: Wood Kiln Building by Ted Neal, Ceramicist. 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., 3171 Tuttle Creek Boulevard. Ted Neal, nationally recognized ceramicist, will present a workshop on Wood Kiln Building. Free and open to the public. Part of the Department of Art Visiting Artists Series for the 2012-2013 Season.

Sunday, November 11, 2012

Wildcat Writing and Research Consultations. 6 to 9 p.m., 2nd floor, Hale Library. Writing Center tutors will offer free help with papers for all classes. Sponsored by the Writing Center Tutors and the K-State Librarians.

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

Exhibition: Forces: The Shaping of Manhattan, Fort Riley and Kansas State University. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., September 7, 2012 through January 13, 2013, Flint Hills Discovery Center, 315 South 3rd Street. An exhibition that will follow ideas, events and issues that have influenced the military post, a town and a college from about 1863 to World War I. Sponsored by the College of Human Ecology, K-State Libraries, and more.

Exhibit: Privacy from Prying Eyes: Jali as an Architectural Intervention. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., November 1-15, William T. Kemper Art Gallery, K-State Student Union. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.

Workshop: Wood Kiln Building by Ted Neal, Ceramicist. 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., 3171 Tuttle Creek Boulevard. Ted Neal, nationally recognized ceramicist, will present a workshop on Wood Kiln Building. Free and open to the public. Part of the Department of Art Visiting Artists Series for the 2012-2013 Season.

Monday, November 12, 2012

Community Cinema: Solar Mamas. 7 p.m., Town Hall Room, Leadership Studies Building. Rafea lives in a small Jordanian village with 4 children and a husband eager to take a 3rd wife. Learn how she and others are empowered to become solar-energy engineers to make their communities sustainable. Free and open to the public. A discussion of the film follows the screening. Sponsored by School of Leadership Studies.

K-State Idol. 8 p.m., Forum Hall, K-State Student Union. A search for K-State's most talented performer. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.

Exhibition: Forces: The Shaping of Manhattan, Fort Riley and Kansas State University. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., September 7, 2012 through January 13, 2013, Flint Hills Discovery Center, 315 South 3rd Street. An exhibition that will follow ideas, events and issues that have influenced the military post, a town and a college from about 1863 to World War I. Sponsored by the College of Human Ecology, K-State Libraries, and more.

Exhibit: Privacy from Prying Eyes: Jali as an Architectural Intervention. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., November 1-15, William T. Kemper Art Gallery, K-State Student Union. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Office of International Programs Fair. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., First Floor Concourse, K-State Student Union. Displays will include: International Coordinating Council, Office of International Programs, Asian Studies/International Area Studies, International Student and Scholar Services/International Buddies, Faculty-led Study Abroad, Study Abroad Office/Study Abroad Mentors, Friends of International Programs, and English Language Program. Marcelo Sabates, Interim Associate Provost Office of International Programs, will address "Just How International is Our Campus?" from 1 to 2 p.m. in the Big 12 Room. Part of International Education Week. Presented by the Office of International Programs.

Brown Bag Lunch: Session on Relaxation by Myra Gordon. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Big 12 Room, K-State Student Union. Part of the Women of K-State Brown Bag Lunches.

Thrifty Gifting. 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Room 226, K-State Student Union. Get your budget ready for holiday gift giving at this free event. Learn gift-giving ideas for your student budget, get free food, and win great prizes. Two Country Stampede tickets will be given away to a lucky winner. Sponsored by Powercat Financial Counseling.

Presentation: Can I Kiss You? by Mike Domitrz. 7 to 8 p.m., Grand Ballroom, K-State Student Union. Domitrz is a critically-acclaimed author, expert, and speaker that takes and in-depth look at how our students address healthy communication within relationships, consent, and dating respectfully. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by Wildcats Against Rape and the K-State Women's Center.

Exhibition: Forces: The Shaping of Manhattan, Fort Riley and Kansas State University. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., September 7, 2012 through January 13, 2013, Flint Hills Discovery Center, 315 South 3rd Street. An exhibition that will follow ideas, events and issues that have influenced the military post, a town and a college from about 1863 to World War I. Sponsored by the College of Human Ecology, K-State Libraries, and more.

Exhibit: Privacy from Prying Eyes: Jali as an Architectural Intervention. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., November 1-15, William T. Kemper Art Gallery, K-State Student Union. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.

Reading: Janice Gould, poet. 4 to 5 p.m., Little Theatre, K-State Student Union. Native American poet Janice Gould will read from her work. Sponsored by the Department of English, Creative Writing Enthusiasts (CreWE), LGBT Resource Center, and the Department of Women's Studies.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Presentation: iPads for Extension Educators by Wayne Ohnesorg. 9 a.m., Comm Tips Connect Meeting Room. An iPad is part of the tool kit for University of Nebraska educator Wayne Ohnesorg. Learn how he is using the iPad in his work with pest management and scouting, and other iPad ideas he has for extension educators. Part of the Comm Tips Online Communication Series sponsored by the Department of Communications and Agricultural Education.

Film: Don't Change the Subject. 8 p.m., Ballroom, K-State Student Union. What happens when one man dares to ask questions about the dirtiest word in any language..."suicide." A Q&A session with Director and Actor Mike Stutz will follow the film. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.

Exhibition: Forces: The Shaping of Manhattan, Fort Riley and Kansas State University. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., September 7, 2012 through January 13, 2013, Flint Hills Discovery Center, 315 South 3rd Street. An exhibition that will follow ideas, events and issues that have influenced the military post, a town and a college from about 1863 to World War I. Sponsored by the College of Human Ecology, K-State Libraries, and more.

Exhibit: Privacy from Prying Eyes: Jali as an Architectural Intervention. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., November 1-15, William T. Kemper Art Gallery, K-State Student Union. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.

Thursday, November 15, 2012

Exhibition: Forces: The Shaping of Manhattan, Fort Riley and Kansas State University. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., September 7, 2012 through January 13, 2013, Flint Hills Discovery Center, 315 South 3rd Street. An exhibition that will follow ideas, events and issues that have influenced the military post, a town and a college from about 1863 to World War I. Sponsored by the College of Human Ecology, K-State Libraries, and more.

Exhibit: Privacy from Prying Eyes: Jali as an Architectural Intervention. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., November 1-15, William T. Kemper Art Gallery, K-State Student Union. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.

Basketball Training Facility Tour. Noon to 1 p.m., Basketball Training Facility, located on the east side of Bramlage Coliseum. All K-State faculty and staff are invited to tour the new $18 million Basketball Training Facility. This new 50,000-square foot facility is the central headquarters for the Kansas State men's and women's basketball teams with close proximity to game day activities and other facilities such as the Academic Learning Center. Sponsored by the Athletics Department.

King Lecture: Rewiring Electrochemical Energy Storage on the Macroscale via Architectural Design on the Nanoscale and in 3D by Dr. Debra Rolison. 3 p.m., Room 4, King Hall. Dr. Rolison is a distinguished materials scientist of the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory. Her research focuses on multifunctional nanoarchitectures for applications in catalysis, energy storage and conversion, and sensors. Part of the H.H. King Lecture Series sponsored by the Department of Chemistry.

Friday, November 16, 2012

University Printing Surplus Equipment and Furniture. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 5980 Corporate Drive. University Printing has reduced its footprint resulting in excess equipment and furniture. K-State departments are being given the opportunity to repurpose these excess item before they are sent to auction. Sponsored by University Printing.

Workshop: Making People Care: Planning and Writing Newsletter Content to Increase Engagement and Giving by Susan Wolf Berhow. 1 to 3 p.m., Big 12 Room, K-State Student Union. In this workshop, you'll learn how to make people care about what's happening in your department, how to choose stories and photos that inspire and increase engagement, and much more. Anyone who is responsible for a newsletter sent to a K-State alumni or donor audience should attend. Whether you are a seasoned communications professional or a new to producing a newsletter, this workshop is for you. RSVP. Hosted by the KSU Foundation.

Exhibition: Forces: The Shaping of Manhattan, Fort Riley and Kansas State University. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., September 7, 2012 through January 13, 2013, Flint Hills Discovery Center, 315 South 3rd Street. An exhibition that will follow ideas, events and issues that have influenced the military post, a town and a college from about 1863 to World War I. Sponsored by the College of Human Ecology, K-State Libraries, and more.

Lecture: Creating Change in Scientific Institutions through Subversion, Revolution, and Climate Change by Dr. Debra Rolison. 10:30 a.m. to noon, Room 227, K-State Student Union. Dr. Rolison is a distinguished materials scientist of the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory. Apart from her long-standing leadership roles in a range of scientific and professional organizations, Dr. Rolison is also a passionate champion for diversity and gender equity in science and engineering. Free and open to the public Sponsored by the K-State Office for the Advancement of Women in Science and Engineering.

International Educator of the Year Award. 3:30 to 5 p.m., Hemisphere Room, Hale Library. Each year the university's International Educator of the Year Award recognizes an individual who has made significant contributions to advancing international education at Kansas State University. One faculty, staff, administrator or other member of the K-State community is selected and will be honored for their major contributions and sustained commitment to advancing international education at K-State. The International Educator of the Year is recognized annually during International Education Week and is awarded a $1,000 honorarium. Part of International Education Week. Presented by the Office of International Programs.

Saturday, November 17, 2012

CrossFit Free Intro Workout. 10 a.m., Room 4, Natatorium. Try out a free CrossFit Intro workout scaled for beginners and learn more about high intensity exercise and its benefits. All fitness levels are welcome. Free intro workouts will be offered every Saturday during the Fall semester. Sponsored by Department of Kinesiology.

Exhibition: Forces: The Shaping of Manhattan, Fort Riley and Kansas State University. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., September 7, 2012 through January 13, 2013, Flint Hills Discovery Center, 315 South 3rd Street. An exhibition that will follow ideas, events and issues that have influenced the military post, a town and a college from about 1863 to World War I. Sponsored by the College of Human Ecology, K-State Libraries, and more.

Sunday, November 18, 2012

Exhibition: Forces: The Shaping of Manhattan, Fort Riley and Kansas State University. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., September 7, 2012 through January 13, 2013, Flint Hills Discovery Center, 315 South 3rd Street. An exhibition that will follow ideas, events and issues that have influenced the military post, a town and a college from about 1863 to World War I. Sponsored by the College of Human Ecology, K-State Libraries, and more.

Monday, November 19, 2012

Exhibition: Forces: The Shaping of Manhattan, Fort Riley and Kansas State University. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., September 7, 2012 through January 13, 2013, Flint Hills Discovery Center, 315 South 3rd Street. An exhibition that will follow ideas, events and issues that have influenced the military post, a town and a college from about 1863 to World War I. Sponsored by the College of Human Ecology, K-State Libraries, and more.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Exhibition: Forces: The Shaping of Manhattan, Fort Riley and Kansas State University. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., September 7, 2012 through January 13, 2013, Flint Hills Discovery Center, 315 South 3rd Street. An exhibition that will follow ideas, events and issues that have influenced the military post, a town and a college from about 1863 to World War I. Sponsored by the College of Human Ecology, K-State Libraries, and more.

Free Walk-In Portraits for Faculty and Staff. 10 a.m. to noon, and 1 to 3 p.m., Dole Hall. Drop in to Dole Hall for your head and shoulders sitting.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Exhibition: Forces: The Shaping of Manhattan, Fort Riley and Kansas State University. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., September 7, 2012 through January 13, 2013, Flint Hills Discovery Center, 315 South 3rd Street. An exhibition that will follow ideas, events and issues that have influenced the military post, a town and a college from about 1863 to World War I. Sponsored by the College of Human Ecology, K-State Libraries, and more.

Thursday, November 22, 2012

Exhibition: Forces: The Shaping of Manhattan, Fort Riley and Kansas State University. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., September 7, 2012 through January 13, 2013, Flint Hills Discovery Center, 315 South 3rd Street. An exhibition that will follow ideas, events and issues that have influenced the military post, a town and a college from about 1863 to World War I. Sponsored by the College of Human Ecology, K-State Libraries, and more.

Friday, November 23, 2012

Exhibition: Forces: The Shaping of Manhattan, Fort Riley and Kansas State University. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., September 7, 2012 through January 13, 2013, Flint Hills Discovery Center, 315 South 3rd Street. An exhibition that will follow ideas, events and issues that have influenced the military post, a town and a college from about 1863 to World War I. Sponsored by the College of Human Ecology, K-State Libraries, and more.

Saturday, November 24, 2012

CrossFit Free Intro Workout. 10 a.m., Room 4, Natatorium. Try out a free CrossFit Intro workout scaled for beginners and learn more about high intensity exercise and its benefits. All fitness levels are welcome. Free intro workouts will be offered every Saturday during the Fall semester. Sponsored by Department of Kinesiology.

Exhibition: Forces: The Shaping of Manhattan, Fort Riley and Kansas State University. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., September 7, 2012 through January 13, 2013, Flint Hills Discovery Center, 315 South 3rd Street. An exhibition that will follow ideas, events and issues that have influenced the military post, a town and a college from about 1863 to World War I. Sponsored by the College of Human Ecology, K-State Libraries, and more.

Sunday, November 25, 2012

Wildcat Writing and Research Consultations. 6 to 9 p.m., 2nd floor, Hale Library. Writing Center tutors will offer free help with papers for all classes. Sponsored by the Writing Center Tutors and the K-State Librarians.

Exhibition: Forces: The Shaping of Manhattan, Fort Riley and Kansas State University. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., September 7, 2012 through January 13, 2013, Flint Hills Discovery Center, 315 South 3rd Street. An exhibition that will follow ideas, events and issues that have influenced the military post, a town and a college from about 1863 to World War I. Sponsored by the College of Human Ecology, K-State Libraries, and more.

Monday, November 26, 2012

Exhibition: Forces: The Shaping of Manhattan, Fort Riley and Kansas State University. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., September 7, 2012 through January 13, 2013, Flint Hills Discovery Center, 315 South 3rd Street. An exhibition that will follow ideas, events and issues that have influenced the military post, a town and a college from about 1863 to World War I. Sponsored by the College of Human Ecology, K-State Libraries, and more.

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Exhibition: Forces: The Shaping of Manhattan, Fort Riley and Kansas State University. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., September 7, 2012 through January 13, 2013, Flint Hills Discovery Center, 315 South 3rd Street. An exhibition that will follow ideas, events and issues that have influenced the military post, a town and a college from about 1863 to World War I. Sponsored by the College of Human Ecology, K-State Libraries, and more.

Lecture: Manu Chandaria. 11 a.m., Forum Hall, K-State Student Union. Chandaria is the chairman and chief executive officer of the Comcraft Group of Companies in Kenya, and is the Kansas State University International Entrepreneur of the Year. Free and open to the public. This lecture counts for 1 hour of Professional Advantage Program credit. Part of the College of Business Administration's Distinguished Lecture Series sponsored by Commerce Bank and the William T. Kemper Foundation.

Colloquium: A Microdomain Model of Electrical Activity in Cardiac Tissue by Joyce Lin. 2:30 p.m., 122, Cardwell Hall. Lin is a professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Utah. She will introduce the mechanisms behind cardiac conduction and present and discuss results from a new model for the electrical activity in cardiac cells. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Department of Mathematics.

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Presentation: Trinkets and Treasures by Gina Nixon, Mandy Wilson, and Pat Melgares. 9 a.m., Comm Tips Connect Meeting Room. Everyone loves giveaways. Learn about specialty items available from the K-State Research and Extension Bookstore and how they can add value to your local unit or program. Learn about bulk discounts and how to order specialty items. Part of the Comm Tips Online Communication Series sponsored by the Department of Communications and Agricultural Education.

Brown Bag Lunch: Understanding Your Credit Score and Ways to Strengthen It by Roxanne Martens. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Big 12 Room, K-State Student Union. Part of the Women of K-State Brown Bag Lunches.

16th Annual K-State Scholarship Workshop. 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Ballroom, K-State Student Union. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.

Exhibition: Forces: The Shaping of Manhattan, Fort Riley and Kansas State University. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., September 7, 2012 through January 13, 2013, Flint Hills Discovery Center, 315 South 3rd Street. An exhibition that will follow ideas, events and issues that have influenced the military post, a town and a college from about 1863 to World War I. Sponsored by the College of Human Ecology, K-State Libraries, and more.

Exhibit: University Life Cafe Exhibit. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., November 28, 2012, through January 9, 2013, William T. Kemper Art Gallery, K-State Student Union. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.

Colloquium: Clique and Cluster Identification Using Convex Optimization by Brendan Ames. 2:30 p.m., 122, Cardwell Hall. Ames is a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Institute for Mathematics and its Applications at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Department of Mathematics.

Thursday, November 29, 2012

Social Media Roundtable. 11 a.m., Hemisphere Room, Hale Library. Please plan now to attend and give input on the use of social media on our campus. Sponsored by the Social Media Center.

Does HIV Look Like Me? by Christina Rock. 7 p.m., Little Theatre, K-State Student Union. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.

Exhibition: Forces: The Shaping of Manhattan, Fort Riley and Kansas State University. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., September 7, 2012 through January 13, 2013, Flint Hills Discovery Center, 315 South 3rd Street. An exhibition that will follow ideas, events and issues that have influenced the military post, a town and a college from about 1863 to World War I. Sponsored by the College of Human Ecology, K-State Libraries, and more.

Exhibit: University Life Cafe Exhibit. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., November 28, 2012, through January 9, 2013, William T. Kemper Art Gallery, K-State Student Union. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.

Film: Humanity Looks Good on Everyone. 1 p.m., Little Theatre, K-State Student Union. The premiere of this half-hour documentary is about Marilyn Kaff's work with special needs children in Tanzania. A question and answer session will follow with Kaff and her team. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the College of Education.

Lecture: NSF Merit Review Process: A Program Director's Perspective by Dr. Zhijian Pei. 3:30 p.m., Big 12 Room, K-State Student Union. Dr. Pei, professor of industrial and manufacturing systems engineering at Kansas State University, earned the Commerce Bank Distinguished Graduate Faculty Award for the 2011-2012 academic year. It recognizes outstanding research and advising of graduate students. He is an international authority on advanced manufacturing processes and will speak about the merit review process of research proposals. Free and open to the public. Part of the Commerce Bank Distinguished Graduate Faculty Award Lecture Series.

Friday, November 30, 2012

Coffee Hour Series: Rwanda. 4 to 5 p.m., Multipurpose Room, International Student Center. Presented by Benita Mugabo. Refreshments typical of the student's home country will be served following the presentation. Free and open to the public. Part of the Fall 2012 Coffee Hour Series, presented by International Student & Scholar Services.

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

After Hours: Mentalist Christopher Carter. 10 p.m., Forum Hall, K-State Student Union. Free admission. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.

Exhibition: Forces: The Shaping of Manhattan, Fort Riley and Kansas State University. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., September 7, 2012 through January 13, 2013, Flint Hills Discovery Center, 315 South 3rd Street. An exhibition that will follow ideas, events and issues that have influenced the military post, a town and a college from about 1863 to World War I. Sponsored by the College of Human Ecology, K-State Libraries, and more.

Exhibit: University Life Cafe Exhibit. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., November 28, 2012, through January 9, 2013, William T. Kemper Art Gallery, K-State Student Union. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.

Reading: Lauren Groff, novelist. 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Little Theater, K-State Student Union. Novelist Lauren Groff will read from her work. Sponsored by the Department of English, Creative Writing Enthusiasts (CreWE), and the Women's Studies Program.

Saturday, December 1, 2012

CrossFit Free Intro Workout. 10 a.m., Room 4, Natatorium. Try out a free CrossFit Intro workout scaled for beginners and learn more about high intensity exercise and its benefits. All fitness levels are welcome. Free intro workouts will be offered every Saturday during the Fall semester. Sponsored by Department of Kinesiology.

Mock Caldecott. 1 p.m., Manhattan Public Library, 629 Poyntz Avenue. Review and discuss the most distinguished picture books of 2012 and vote on a winner. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Children's and Adolescent Literature Community, the Department of English, and the Manhattan Public Library.

Film: Armageddon. 7 & 10 p.m., Little Theatre, K-State Student Union. Admission $1. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.

Exhibition: Forces: The Shaping of Manhattan, Fort Riley and Kansas State University. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., September 7, 2012 through January 13, 2013, Flint Hills Discovery Center, 315 South 3rd Street. An exhibition that will follow ideas, events and issues that have influenced the military post, a town and a college from about 1863 to World War I. Sponsored by the College of Human Ecology, K-State Libraries, and more.

Exhibit: University Life Cafe Exhibit. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., November 28, 2012, through January 9, 2013, William T. Kemper Art Gallery, K-State Student Union. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.

Sunday, December 2, 2012

Wildcat Writing and Research Consultations. 6 to 9 p.m., 2nd floor, Hale Library. Writing Center tutors will offer free help with papers for all classes. Sponsored by the Writing Center Tutors and the K-State Librarians.

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

Exhibition: Forces: The Shaping of Manhattan, Fort Riley and Kansas State University. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., September 7, 2012 through January 13, 2013, Flint Hills Discovery Center, 315 South 3rd Street. An exhibition that will follow ideas, events and issues that have influenced the military post, a town and a college from about 1863 to World War I. Sponsored by the College of Human Ecology, K-State Libraries, and more.

Exhibit: University Life Cafe Exhibit. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., November 28, 2012, through January 9, 2013, William T. Kemper Art Gallery, K-State Student Union. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.

Monday, December 3, 2012

Film: Lbs. 7 p.m., Forum Hall, K-State Student Union. Lbs. follows the journey of a 315-pound man that decides to kick his food addiction by moving to the country. A Q&A session with the film-maker will follow the film. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by SNAC (Sensible Nutrition And body image Choices), SGA, and the Union Program Council.

Exhibition: Forces: The Shaping of Manhattan, Fort Riley and Kansas State University. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., September 7, 2012 through January 13, 2013, Flint Hills Discovery Center, 315 South 3rd Street. An exhibition that will follow ideas, events and issues that have influenced the military post, a town and a college from about 1863 to World War I. Sponsored by the College of Human Ecology, K-State Libraries, and more.

Exhibit: University Life Cafe Exhibit. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., November 28, 2012, through January 9, 2013, William T. Kemper Art Gallery, K-State Student Union. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.

Free Walk-In Portraits for Faculty and Staff. 10 a.m. to noon, and 1 to 3 p.m., Dole Hall. Drop in to Dole Hall for your head and shoulders sitting.

Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Learn to Use Scopus: A Powerful Online Tool through K-State Libraries. 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., Hemisphere Room, Hale Library. Scopus, the largest abstract and citation database of peer-reviewed literature, is available via the libraries' website! Learn how to use this powerful tool at our one-hour training sessions. Free and open to the public. RSVP to orsp@k-state.edu giving your name, title, department and which session you would like to attend. Sponsored by the K-State Libraries and the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs.

Exhibition: Forces: The Shaping of Manhattan, Fort Riley and Kansas State University. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., September 7, 2012 through January 13, 2013, Flint Hills Discovery Center, 315 South 3rd Street. An exhibition that will follow ideas, events and issues that have influenced the military post, a town and a college from about 1863 to World War I. Sponsored by the College of Human Ecology, K-State Libraries, and more.

Exhibit: University Life Cafe Exhibit. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., November 28, 2012, through January 9, 2013, William T. Kemper Art Gallery, K-State Student Union. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Learn to Use Scopus: A Powerful Online Tool through K-State Libraries. 9 a.m., Hemisphere Room, Hale Library. Scopus, the largest abstract and citation database of peer-reviewed literature, is available via the libraries' website! Learn how to use this powerful tool at our one-hour training sessions. Free and open to the public. RSVP to orsp@k-state.edu giving your name, title, department and which session you would like to attend. Sponsored by the K-State Libraries and the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs.

Presentation: Technology Purchasing and Vendors by Russ Feldhausen and Gary Kepka. 9 a.m., Comm Tips Connect Meeting Room. Learn how our staff can help you with technology purchases to get the most out of your budget. We work closely with vendors and work hard to find the best deals on equipment that will last. We'll cover the basics of what we can do for you and how to locate equipment using our quotes and vendors. Part of the Comm Tips Online Communication Series sponsored by the Department of Communications and Agricultural Education.

Exhibition: Forces: The Shaping of Manhattan, Fort Riley and Kansas State University. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., September 7, 2012 through January 13, 2013, Flint Hills Discovery Center, 315 South 3rd Street. An exhibition that will follow ideas, events and issues that have influenced the military post, a town and a college from about 1863 to World War I. Sponsored by the College of Human Ecology, K-State Libraries, and more.

Exhibit: University Life Cafe Exhibit. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., November 28, 2012, through January 9, 2013, William T. Kemper Art Gallery, K-State Student Union. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.

Retirement Reception: Dr. Barry H. Michie. 3:30 to 5 p.m., Sunflower Room, K-State Student Union. Please join us in thanking him for 36 years of service to Kansas State University. Hosted by the Office of International Programs.

Thursday, December 6, 2012

Exhibition: Forces: The Shaping of Manhattan, Fort Riley and Kansas State University. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., September 7, 2012 through January 13, 2013, Flint Hills Discovery Center, 315 South 3rd Street. An exhibition that will follow ideas, events and issues that have influenced the military post, a town and a college from about 1863 to World War I. Sponsored by the College of Human Ecology, K-State Libraries, and more.

Exhibit: University Life Cafe Exhibit. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., November 28, 2012, through January 9, 2013, William T. Kemper Art Gallery, K-State Student Union. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.

Friday, December 7, 2012

Film: Premium Rush. 8 & 10 p.m., Forum Hall, K-State Student Union. Admission $2. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.

After Hours: Winter Wonderland. 9:30 p.m. to midnight, Union Station, K-State Student Union. Crafts, prizes, contest, music, gingerbread, cookies, egg nog, and optional gift exchange ($5 limit). Sponsored by the Union Program Council.

Exhibition: Forces: The Shaping of Manhattan, Fort Riley and Kansas State University. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., September 7, 2012 through January 13, 2013, Flint Hills Discovery Center, 315 South 3rd Street. An exhibition that will follow ideas, events and issues that have influenced the military post, a town and a college from about 1863 to World War I. Sponsored by the College of Human Ecology, K-State Libraries, and more.

Exhibit: University Life Cafe Exhibit. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., November 28, 2012, through January 9, 2013, William T. Kemper Art Gallery, K-State Student Union. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.

K-State Commencement: Graduate School. 1 p.m., Bramlage Coliseum. Details for graduates.

K-State Commencement: Technology and Aviation. 7 p.m., Student Life Center, K-State Salina. Details for graduates.

Saturday, December 8, 2012

CrossFit Free Intro Workout. 10 a.m., Room 4, Natatorium. Try out a free CrossFit Intro workout scaled for beginners and learn more about high intensity exercise and its benefits. All fitness levels are welcome. Free intro workouts will be offered every Saturday during the Fall semester. Sponsored by Department of Kinesiology.

Film: Premium Rush. 8 p.m., Little Theatre, K-State Student Union. Admission $3. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.

Exhibition: Forces: The Shaping of Manhattan, Fort Riley and Kansas State University. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., September 7, 2012 through January 13, 2013, Flint Hills Discovery Center, 315 South 3rd Street. An exhibition that will follow ideas, events and issues that have influenced the military post, a town and a college from about 1863 to World War I. Sponsored by the College of Human Ecology, K-State Libraries, and more.

Exhibit: University Life Cafe Exhibit. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., November 28, 2012, through January 9, 2013, William T. Kemper Art Gallery, K-State Student Union. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.

K-State Commencement: Arts and Sciences. 9 a.m., Bramlage Coliseum. Details for graduates.

K-State Commencement: Human Ecology. 9 a.m., McCain Auditorium. Details for graduates.

K-State Commencement: Education. 10:30 a.m., Bramlage Coliseum. Details for graduates.

K-State Commencement: Business Administration. Noon, Bramlage Coliseum. Details for graduates.

K-State Commencement: Agriculture. 1:30 p.m., Bramlage Coliseum. Details for graduates.

K-State Commencement: Engineering. 3 p.m., Bramlage Coliseum. Details for graduates.

Sunday, December 9, 2012

Wildcat Writing and Research Consultations. 6 to 9 p.m., 2nd floor, Hale Library. Writing Center tutors will offer free help with papers for all classes. Sponsored by the Writing Center Tutors and the K-State Librarians.

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

Exhibition: Forces: The Shaping of Manhattan, Fort Riley and Kansas State University. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., September 7, 2012 through January 13, 2013, Flint Hills Discovery Center, 315 South 3rd Street. An exhibition that will follow ideas, events and issues that have influenced the military post, a town and a college from about 1863 to World War I. Sponsored by the College of Human Ecology, K-State Libraries, and more.

Exhibit: University Life Cafe Exhibit. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., November 28, 2012, through January 9, 2013, William T. Kemper Art Gallery, K-State Student Union. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.