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Wednesday, February 1, 2012

SafeZone Training: Becoming the Ally. 2 to 4 p.m., Room 212, K-State Student Union. Individuals are trained to become SafeZone allies who provide "safe zones" where individuals affected by homophobia, hateful acts, & sexual violence can safely go for support and assistance. Register here. Presented by SafeZone at K-State.

The Next Big Thing Competition Orientation. 5 p.m., Little Theatre, K-State Student Union. Learn more about the competition and to join with other students. Presented by the Center for the Advancement of Entrepreneurship.

An Evening with The Onion. 8 p.m., McCain Auditorium. K-State students: $3 in advance, $5 at the door. Non-students: $5 in advance, $7 at the door. Tickets on sale in the McCain Box Office. Call 532-6428 or buy tickets online here. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.

Campus Master Plan: Open Meeting. 6:30 to 8 p.m., Forum Hall, K-State Student Union. As part of K-State 2025 the university is embarking on a comprehensive update of its Campus Master Plan. Students, faculty, staff and community members are invited and encouraged to attend these open campus meetings.

Thursday, February 2, 2012

Presentation: Creating and Remembering Secure Passwords by Russ Feldhausen. 9 a.m., Comm Tips Connect Meeting Room. Learn how to create strong passwords that are easy to remember but difficult to guess, and see how programs such as LastPass can help you keep track of all your passwords easily and securely. 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.

NACADA Webinar: Advising International Students from China. 1 p.m., 213, K-State Student Union. The panelists will share their experiences as international students and as advisors working with international students from China, and will suggest strategies to assist advisors as they interact with students making language and cultural transitions. Sponsored by the Office of Educational and Personal Development.

The Next Big Thing Competition Orientation. 5 p.m., Little Theatre, K-State Student Union. Learn more about the competition and to join with other students. Presented by the Center for the Advancement of Entrepreneurship.

Lecture: Chris Allen, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives. 6 to 7 p.m., North Dining Area, K-State Student Union. Chris will speak on the purpose of the ATF and employment opportunities that may be available. Sponsored by the American Criminal Justice Association.

Film: Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines. 8 p.m., Paslay Auditorium, Rathbone Hall. Part of the Department of Computing and Information Sciences Movie Series.

Friday, February 3, 2012

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

After Hours: Laser Tag. 8 p.m. to midnight, Ballroom, K-State Student Union. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.

Presentation: Edupunk by Jim Groom. 1:30 p.m., Town Hall Room, Leadership Studies Building. The educator who coined the term edupunk -- teaching and learning with a do-it-yourself attitude -- is coming to Kansas State University to discuss his use of digital tools to improve learning. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the 2011-2012 Coffman Chair for University Distinguished Teaching Scholars.

Lecture: Building Community, Changing Culture by Dr. Kenneth Foote. 3:30 p.m., Big 12 Room, K-State Student Union. Dr. Foote, University of Colorado, is the past President of the Association of American Geographers (AAG), the premier organization of academic and professional geographers in North America. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Department of Geography.

Saturday, February 4, 2012

Mock Trial Club Public Trial. 9 a.m. to noon, Courthouse 202 of the Riley County Courthouse, 100 Courthouse Plaza. Expect no objections to the motion from the Kansas State University Mock Trial Club to hold its first mock trial before a public audience. The case will center on a young woman's death by a friend who was driving drunk. The woman also happens to be the daughter of a well-known prosecutor. Free and open to the public. Presented by the K-State Mock Trial Club.

CrossFit Free Intro Workout. 10 a.m., Room 4, Natatorium. Learn more about CrossFit and participate in a free workout scaled for beginners. Anyone is welcome. Free intro workouts will be offered every Saturday during the Spring semester. Sponsored by K-State CrossFit.

Film: Tower Heist. 7 & 9:30 p.m., Forum Hall, K-State Student Union. Admission $3. Sponsored by the Union Program Council. Sponsored by the Writing Center Tutors and the K-State Librarians.

Dance Party Fundraiser. 8:30 p.m. to midnight, Ballroom, K-State Student Union. Fundraiser for the KSU Society of Women Engineers and Relay For Life K-State. All are welcome. Admission is $5. Bring a K-State ID if you have one. Music includes Catch Amy, Switch DJ, and Mad_m@r. Featuring lighting by DJ Fish. Promoted by the KSU Society of Women Engineers and Relay For Life K-State.

Sunday, February 5, 2012

RecycleMania Begins. February 5 through March 31, K-State Campus. It may still be winter but things are about to get greener on the Kansas State University campus. RecycleMania starts today and the university is ready to participate. Sponsored by K-State Recycling.

Wildcat Writing and Research Consultations. 6 to 9 p.m., 301, 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: Tower Heist. 8 p.m., Forum Hall, K-State Student Union. Admission $3. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.

Monday, February 6, 2012

Presentation: How to Avoid Overeating. 7 to 8 p.m., Recreation Complex. Free to K-State students and rec facility members. A guest pass may be purchased to attend. Call 785-532-6980 or stop in the administrative office to sign up. Sponsored by the Wildcat Nutrition Consultants.

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

K-State Social Club Dinner. Social Time: 5:45 p.m., Dinner: 6:30 p.m., Manhattan Country Club. Wayne Goins, director of jazz studies, and the Wayne Goins Trio will be featured during the dinner. Reservations required by January 31. Cost is $24 per person. Programs are open to members of the Social Club and their guests. Membership and dinner registration forms availabe here. Sponsored by the K-State Social Club.

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Kaffeestunde: German Coffee Hour. 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., Radina's, Leadership Studies Building. The German conversation hour will take place this semester on Wednesdays, same time and place. All German speakers are invited to join us.

Lecture: The Honorable Judge, G. Joseph Pierron, State of Kansas Court of Appeals. 6 to 7:30 p.m., Flint Hills Room, K-State Student Union. Judge Pierron will speak about the judicial process and criminal appeals. Sponsored by the Kappa Sigma Upsilon Chapter of the American Criminal Justice Association.

K-State Idol. 7:30 p.m., Forum Hall, K-State Student Union. A search for K-State's most talented performer. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.

Thursday, February 9, 2012

Presentation: Socialize Your Web: How to Add Social Media to Your Web Site by Neal Wollenberg. 9 a.m., Comm Tips Connect Meeting Room. Have you always wanted to add social media such as Twitter or Facebook to your Web page? This 20-minute session will cover how to add social media elements to your site's pages. 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.

Valentine's Day Buffett. 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Ballroom, K-State Student Union. $13.99 per person. Click here for full menu. Promoted by the Bluemont Buffett.

Film: Avatar. 8 p.m., Paslay Auditorium, Rathbone Hall. A paraplegic marine dispatched to the moon Pandora on a unique mission becomes torn between following his orders and protecting the world he feels is his home. Free and open the public. Part of the Department of Computing and Information Sciences Movie Series.

International Student Panel. 3 to 5 p.m., 021, Bluemont Hall. We have invited graduate students from China, Egypt, India, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, and South Africa to talk briefly about educational systems in their country. A discussion comparing and contrasting different educational systems will follow. Presented by the Education Graduate Student Organization.

Lecture: Lessons After Katrina Youth Leadership and Community Activism by Minh Nguyen. 4 p.m., Town Hall Room, Leadership Studies Building. Nguyen is a first generation Vietnamese-American, and a member of the Vietnamese refugee community that formed on the outskirts of New Orleans after the Vietnam War. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Women's Studies Department, the Leadership Program, the Honors Program, and the DOW Multicultural Resource Center.

Friday, February 10, 2012

Brown Bag Lunch: Community Mobilization in Emergencies by Minh Nguyen. 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., Conference Room, Leadership Studies Building. Free, but seating is limited. Sponsored by the Women's Studies Department.

Open House: K-State Recycling Center Grand Opening. 1 to 1:45 p.m., Between Weber Hall and Hoeflin Stone House. Please join us with President Schulz for a ribbon cutting to our new recycling facility. Sponsored by K-State Recycling.

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

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

Affirmative Action Informational Session for Departmental Administrative Personnel. 10 to 11 a.m., Hemisphere Room, Hale Library. Learn more about the summary of changes as we continue to respond to the assessment report. Sponsored by the Office of Affirmative Action.

Affirmative Action Informational Session for Departmental Administrative Personnel. 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., Hemisphere Room, Hale Library. Learn more about the summary of changes as we continue to respond to the assessment report. Sponsored by the Office of Affirmative Action.

Lecture: Inverting 3 Into 2 by Phillip Baumer. 4 p.m., Little Theatre, K-State Student Union. Baumer is an alumnus of K-State, and has designed and built furniture for numerous clients both private and public on a regional and national scale. He also works as a professional artist, and has participated in numerous solo and group exhibitions. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the College of Architecture, Planning & Design.

Retirement Reception: Chuck Werring. 3 to 5 p.m., Frith Community Center. Students, faculty and staff are invited to join housing and dining services to wish Charles "Chuck" Werring congratulations on his retirement. Brief remarks will be at 4 p.m.

Saturday, February 11, 2012

CrossFit Free Intro Workout. 10 a.m., Room 4, Natatorium. Learn more about CrossFit and participate in a free workout scaled for beginners. Anyone is welcome. Free intro workouts will be offered every Saturday during the Spring semester. Sponsored by K-State CrossFit.

Drag Show: The Evolution of Drag. PG-13 Show: 6 p.m., R-Show: 9 p.m., Forum Hall, K-State Student Union. Free tickets available in the UPC Office between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.

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

Sunday, February 12, 2012

Wildcat Writing and Research Consultations. 6 to 9 p.m., 301, 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 Lion King. 8 p.m., Forum Hall, K-State Student Union. Admission $3. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.

Monday, February 13, 2012

Lecture: The Philosophy of Design: The Structural Engineer's Role in Creating New Architecture by William F. Baker. 4:30 p.m., Forum Hall, Leadership Studies Building. Throughout Baker's distinguished career, he has dedicated himself to structural innovation. His best-known contribution has been to develop the "buttressed core" structural system for the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, the world's tallest manmade structure. Free and open to the public.

Native American Student Association Meeting. 4:30 p.m., Stateroom 1, K-State Student Union. Open to all students of Native American decent or interest. Sponsored by the Native American Student Association.

Film Screening: More than a Month. 7 p.m., Town Hall Room, Leadership Studies Building. Filmmaker Shukree Hassan Tilghman sets off on a cross-country campaign to end Black History Month. His tongue-in-cheek journey explores the complexity and contradictions of relegating an entire group's history to one month in a so-called "post-racial" America. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the School of Leadership Studies.

SNAC Salsa Night. 7 to 8 p.m., Ballroom, K-State Student Union. Tired of the same old dinner and a movie type of date? Join us for a fun night of salsa dancing with a lesson directed by the KSU Swing & Salsa Club. The cost is free but donations are accepted. Hosted by Sensible Nutrition And body image Choices and the KSU Swing & Salsa Club.

MFA Thesis Exhibition: CO OP by Luke Severson. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., February 13-24, Mark A. Chapman Gallery, ground floor Willard Hall. There will be a closing reception for the Severson on Friday, February 24 from 5 to 8 p.m., in the gallery. Free and open to the public. Part of the Department of Art MFA Thesis Exhibitions for the 2012 Spring Season.

Lecture: John P. Bilbrey, President and CEO of the Hershey Co. 10:30 a.m., Forum Hall, K-State Student Union. Audience members are in for a sweet treat as John Bilbrey, president and CEO of the Hershey Co., presents the spring distinguished lecture for Kansas State University's College of Business Administration. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by Commerce Bank and the William T. Kemper Foundation.

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Heart Health Day Table. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., K-State Student Union. Stop by and get some heart health goodies such as dark chocolate. Sponsored by K-State Healthy Decisions.

SafeZone Networking Session. Noon to 1 p.m., Room 207, K-State Student Union. Calling all SafeZone allies: There has been some important changes and additions to the SafeZone information since you took your training. Please do come by so we can provide you with the updated handouts. Also, bring any question(s)/feedback you have for the SafeZone program. There will be snacks, games, discussions and raffle. This time it's one of a kind, don't miss it! Register here. Presented by SafeZone at K-State.

Tuesday Talk: Beekeeping by Richard Marteney & Kiffnie Holt. 12:15 to 12:45 p.m., KSU Gardens Insect Zoo, 1500 Denison Ave. Richard and Kiffnie will present information on what you can do to help protect honeybees in your garden. Additional information will be available to anyone wanting to set up a hive on their property. The talk is free; just bring your own lunch. Reservations required. RSVP at gfriends@ksu.edu. Sponsored by the Friends of the KSU Gardens.

MFA Thesis Exhibition: CO OP by Luke Severson. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., February 13-24, Mark A. Chapman Gallery, ground floor Willard Hall. There will be a closing reception for the Severson on Friday, February 24 from 5 to 8 p.m., in the gallery. Free and open to the public. Part of the Department of Art MFA Thesis Exhibitions for the 2012 Spring Season.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Black Faculty and Staff Alliance General Meeting. Noon, Room 21, Bluemont Hall. General membership meeting: agenda items African Organization and Spring break alternative activities funds request. For more information please contact JohnElla Holmes, Chair at johnella@ksu.edu. Sponsored by the Black Faculty and Staff Alliance.

Bakery Science Club Bake Sale. 3 to 5 p.m., Shellenberger Hall. The bakery science club will have a weekly bake sale this semester, having new sales each week. Sponsored by the Bakery Science Club.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Presentation. 6 to 7:30 p.m., Room 206, K-State Student Union. Trooper #718 David Miranda, a western region recruiter for the Missouri State Highway Patrol, will speak about the highway patrol's role in the criminal justice system and employment opportunities. Sponsored by Career and Employment Services and the Kappa Sigma Upsilon Chapter of the American Criminal Justice Association.

MFA Thesis Exhibition: CO OP by Luke Severson. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., February 13-24, Mark A. Chapman Gallery, ground floor Willard Hall. There will be a closing reception for the Severson on Friday, February 24 from 5 to 8 p.m., in the gallery. Free and open to the public. Part of the Department of Art MFA Thesis Exhibitions for the 2012 Spring Season.

Exhibit: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Exhibit. February 15-28, William T. Kemper Art Gallery, K-State Student Union. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.

Thursday, February 16, 2012

Presentation: Social Media Matters by Lauri Baker and Elaine Edwards. 9 a.m., Comm Tips Connect Meeting Room. Can you evaluate extension's social media relationships? This session looks at the impact social media has in getting your information out to multiple audiences and also give you ideas to be successful in applying social media. 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.

Cats at the Capital: Graduate Students to Present Research That Benefits State. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Docking State Office Building Auditorium in Topeka, KS. Studies that range from the shelf life of meats to improving unpaved roads with plant material are among the research topics that will be presented by Kansas State University graduate students at the Capitol Graduate Research Summit. It is free and the public and the campus community are invited.

Lecture: John Bul Dau. 7 p.m., Ballroom, K-State Student Union. A motivational speaker known as the Lost Boy of Sudan, Dau is a genocide survivor who has traveled across the world recounting his life experiences during the genocide of the minority population in Sudan. Free and open the public. Part of Black History Month.

MFA Thesis Exhibition: CO OP by Luke Severson. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., February 13-24, Mark A. Chapman Gallery, ground floor Willard Hall. There will be a closing reception for the Severson on Friday, February 24 from 5 to 8 p.m., in the gallery. Free and open to the public. Part of the Department of Art MFA Thesis Exhibitions for the 2012 Spring Season.

Exhibit: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Exhibit. February 15-28, William T. Kemper Art Gallery, K-State Student Union. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.

Friday, February 17, 2012

56th Annual K-State Rodeo. 7:30 p.m., Weber Hall Arena. Come join the excitement as cowboys and cowgirls from colleges across Kansas and Oklahoma compete in the sport of rodeo. Student tickets are on sale for $8 in advance and $10 at the door. Hosted by the K-State Rodeo Club.

Golden Key Regional Summit. Feb. 17 - 19, K-State Campus. K-State will be hosting this year's Golden Key Regional Summit with a weekend full of activities like workshops and entertainment. For a full list of agenda items, click here. Sponsored by Golden Key International Honour Society.

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

Greek Switch Day. 7 p.m., Union Station, K-State Student Union. A friendly competition between the National Pan-Hellenic Greek sororities and fraternities. Each group selects another member of the Divine Nine, a common nickname for the organization, to imitate. The imitation comes in the forms of singing, dancing, stepping and popular sayings. Free and open the public. Part of Black History Month sponsored by the Black Student Union.

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

MFA Thesis Exhibition: CO OP by Luke Severson. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., February 13-24, Mark A. Chapman Gallery, ground floor Willard Hall. There will be a closing reception for the Severson on Friday, February 24 from 5 to 8 p.m., in the gallery. Free and open to the public. Part of the Department of Art MFA Thesis Exhibitions for the 2012 Spring Season.

Exhibit: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Exhibit. February 15-28, William T. Kemper Art Gallery, K-State Student Union. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.

Lecture: Abstract Parsing and its Applications by Kyung-Goo Doh. 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., Room 22, Nichols Hall. This lecture introduces the abstract-parsing technique and its extension that statically validate JSP scripts that generate HTML documents. All K-State students, faculty, and staff are welcome to attend. Sponsored by the Department of Computing and Information Sciences.

Saturday, February 18, 2012

Golden Key Regional Summit. Feb. 17 - 19, K-State Campus. K-State will be hosting this year's Golden Key Regional Summit with a weekend full of activities like workshops and entertainment. For a full list of agenda items, click here. Sponsored by Golden Key International Honour Society.

New Docent Orientation for the Konza Prairie. 9 a.m. to noon, Hulbert Education Center, Lower Level of the Ranch House at the Konza Prairie. First of 13 training sessions required to become a Konza Prairie docent. Sponsored by Konza Prairie Biological Station.

CrossFit Free Intro Workout. 10 a.m., Room 4, Natatorium. Learn more about CrossFit and participate in a free workout scaled for beginners. Anyone is welcome. Free intro workouts will be offered every Saturday during the Spring semester. Sponsored by K-State CrossFit.

56th Annual K-State Rodeo. 1 & 7:30 p.m., Weber Hall Arena. Come join the excitement as cowboys and cowgirls from colleges across Kansas and Oklahoma compete in the sport of rodeo. Student tickets are on sale for $8 in advance and $10 at the door. Hosted by the K-State Rodeo Club.

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

Comedian Anjelah Johnson. 8 p.m., McCain Auditorium. Tickets on sale in the McCain Box Office. Ticket information or call 532-6428. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.

MFA Thesis Exhibition: CO OP by Luke Severson. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., February 13-24, Mark A. Chapman Gallery, ground floor Willard Hall. There will be a closing reception for the Severson on Friday, February 24 from 5 to 8 p.m., in the gallery. Free and open to the public. Part of the Department of Art MFA Thesis Exhibitions for the 2012 Spring Season.

Exhibit: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Exhibit. February 15-28, William T. Kemper Art Gallery, K-State Student Union. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.

Sunday, February 19, 2012

Golden Key Regional Summit. Feb. 17 - 19, K-State Campus. K-State will be hosting this year's Golden Key Regional Summit with a weekend full of activities like workshops and entertainment. For a full list of agenda items, click here. Sponsored by Golden Key International Honour Society.

56th Annual K-State Rodeo. 1 p.m., Weber Hall Arena. Come join the excitement as cowboys and cowgirls from colleges across Kansas and Oklahoma compete in the sport of rodeo. Student tickets are on sale for $8 in advance and $10 at the door. Hosted by the K-State Rodeo Club.

Wildcat Writing and Research Consultations. 6 to 9 p.m., 301, 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: Immortals. 8 p.m., Forum Hall, K-State Student Union. Admission $3. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.

MFA Thesis Exhibition: CO OP by Luke Severson. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., February 13-24, Mark A. Chapman Gallery, ground floor Willard Hall. There will be a closing reception for the Severson on Friday, February 24 from 5 to 8 p.m., in the gallery. Free and open to the public. Part of the Department of Art MFA Thesis Exhibitions for the 2012 Spring Season.

Exhibit: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Exhibit. February 15-28, William T. Kemper Art Gallery, K-State Student Union. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.

Monday, February 20, 2012

MFA Thesis Exhibition: CO OP by Luke Severson. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., February 13-24, Mark A. Chapman Gallery, ground floor Willard Hall. There will be a closing reception for the Severson on Friday, February 24 from 5 to 8 p.m., in the gallery. Free and open to the public. Part of the Department of Art MFA Thesis Exhibitions for the 2012 Spring Season.

Exhibit: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Exhibit. February 15-28, William T. Kemper Art Gallery, K-State Student Union. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

MFA Thesis Exhibition: CO OP by Luke Severson. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., February 13-24, Mark A. Chapman Gallery, ground floor Willard Hall. There will be a closing reception for the Severson on Friday, February 24 from 5 to 8 p.m., in the gallery. Free and open to the public. Part of the Department of Art MFA Thesis Exhibitions for the 2012 Spring Season.

Exhibit: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Exhibit. February 15-28, William T. Kemper Art Gallery, K-State Student Union. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.

Great Plains IDEA Annual Meeting. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Flint Hills Room, K-State Student Union. Virginia Moxley, dean of the College of Human Ecology, and Don Boggs, associate dean of the College of Agriculture, will host the luncheon meeting. Selected faculty and staff of Great Plains IDEA will share insights and experiences. RSVP required by Thursday, Feb. 16, to gpideacc@k-state.edu. Sponsored by the Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance.

Valentine Lecture: What is Mirror Symmetry in String Theory? by Dr. Lev Borisov. 2:30 p.m., 102, Cardwell Hall. Dr. Borisov of Rutgers University will give an overview of Mirror Symmetry and its history. Part of the Harry E. Valentine Lecture Series sponsored by the Department of Mathematics.

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

K-State TRIO Day 2012. Noon to 2 p.m., Courtyard, K-State Student Union. K-State is celebrating National TRIO Day to increase awareness and to further the expansions of postsecondary opportunities for low-income and first-generation students. The K-State community is welcomed to stop by several TRIO tables and gain more information on the programs and the services they offer. Sponsored by TRIO Programs: Educational Supportive Services, McNair Scholars Program, Upward Bound Program, and Upward Bound Math/Science Program.

Salina: K-State Proud Information Table. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., College Center, K-State Salina.

MFA Thesis Exhibition: CO OP by Luke Severson. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., February 13-24, Mark A. Chapman Gallery, ground floor Willard Hall. There will be a closing reception for the Severson on Friday, February 24 from 5 to 8 p.m., in the gallery. Free and open to the public. Part of the Department of Art MFA Thesis Exhibitions for the 2012 Spring Season.

Exhibit: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Exhibit. February 15-28, William T. Kemper Art Gallery, K-State Student Union. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.

Presentation: Corporate Responsibility by Ray Dempsey, Jr. 12:30 p.m., Fiedler Hall Auditorium. Dempsey is a 21-year veteran of BP, currently serving at the vice president government and public affairs for BP America. During the summer of 2010, Dempsey led external affairs across Florida as a member of the Deepwater Horizon Response team. Dempsey is the 2012 College of Engineering Alumni Fellow. Free and open the public. Sponsored by the College of Engineering.

Thursday, February 23, 2012

Presentation: KSU Social Networking? What's All the Yammering About? by Cathy Rodriguez. 9 a.m., Comm Tips Connect Meeting Room. Yammer is a private social networking tool that many K-Staters are using -- to communicate with co-workers, project team members, and the campus community. Join this session to learn the basics of getting started with Yammer. 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.

Workshop: A Taste of Mexico with Chef Taji Marie. 10 a.m., Gold Room, Derby Dining Center. Chef Taji Marie conducts the annual Culinary Enhancement Workshop at Kansas State University. The theme of this year's workshop is "Authentic Flavors from the Regions of Mexico" and will showcase the regional diversity of Mexican cuisine. Registration information. Sponsored by K-State Housing and Dining Services.

Social Media Council Meeting. 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 Office of Web Services.

MFA Thesis Exhibition: CO OP by Luke Severson. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., February 13-24, Mark A. Chapman Gallery, ground floor Willard Hall. There will be a closing reception for the Severson on Friday, February 24 from 5 to 8 p.m., in the gallery. Free and open to the public. Part of the Department of Art MFA Thesis Exhibitions for the 2012 Spring Season.

Exhibit: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Exhibit. February 15-28, William T. Kemper Art Gallery, K-State Student Union. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.

Friday, February 24, 2012

Coffee Hour Series: South Africa. 4 to 5 p.m., Multipurpose Room, International Student Center. Presented by Vuyiswa Bushula and Bruce Kamanga. Refreshments typical of the student's home country will be served following the presentation. Free and open to the public. Part of the Spring 2012 Coffee Hour Series, presented by International Student & Scholar Services.

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

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

MFA Thesis Exhibition: CO OP by Luke Severson. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., February 13-24, Mark A. Chapman Gallery, ground floor Willard Hall. There will be a closing reception for the Severson on Friday, February 24 from 5 to 8 p.m., in the gallery. Free and open to the public. Part of the Department of Art MFA Thesis Exhibitions for the 2012 Spring Season.

Exhibit: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Exhibit. February 15-28, William T. Kemper Art Gallery, K-State Student Union. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.

Open House: Chapman Center for Rural Studies First Anniversary Celebration. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Chapman Center for Rural Studies, Leasure Hall. The Chapman Center for Rural Studies is celebrating its first year in its permanent location in Leasure Hall. Remarks, poetry, awards, film and cake cutting begin at 3 p.m. Open to the K-State community.

Saturday, February 25, 2012

Mid-America Medieval Association Conference: Encountering the Other. 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., K-State Student Union. Kansas State will host the Mid-America Medieval Association's 36th annual conference. Presenters from the region, the nation, and abroad will deliver papers on the conference theme. This interdisciplinary conference will feature work from historians, art historians, religious studies scholars, and literary scholars of English, French, Spanish, and Latin. Hosted by Kansas State University.

CrossFit Free Intro Workout. 10 a.m., Room 4, Natatorium. Learn more about CrossFit and participate in a free workout scaled for beginners. Anyone is welcome. Free intro workouts will be offered every Saturday during the Spring semester. Sponsored by K-State CrossFit.

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

Exhibit: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Exhibit. February 15-28, William T. Kemper Art Gallery, K-State Student Union. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.

Sunday, February 26, 2012

Wildcat Writing and Research Consultations. 6 to 9 p.m., 301, 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 Muppets. 8 p.m., Forum Hall, K-State Student Union. Admission $3. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.

Exhibit: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Exhibit. February 15-28, William T. Kemper Art Gallery, K-State Student Union. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.

Monday, February 27, 2012

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

Yoga for a Better Body Image. 7 to 8 p.m., Room 207, K-State Student Union. Bring your own mat or some will be provided for you. Part of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week. Sponsored by Sensible Nutrition And body image Choices and the K-State Counseling Services with funding by SGA.

Performance: Something Gonna Change: Nikki Renee Daniels and Joshua Henry on Broadway. 7:30 p.m., Nichols Theatre. Broadway actors Nikki Renee Daniels and Joshua Henry will perform a concert. Free and open the public. Seating is limited and is first-come, first-served. Donations will be accepted and will support Ebony Theatre. Part of Black History Month. Sponsored by Ebony Theatre.

Exhibit: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Exhibit. February 15-28, William T. Kemper Art Gallery, K-State Student Union. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.

MFA Thesis Exhibition: Out Of Place by David Gallagher. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., February 27 - March 9, Mark A. Chapman Gallery, ground floor Willard Hall. There will be a closing reception for the Gallagher on March 9 from 6 to 8 p.m., in the gallery. Free and open to the public. Part of the Department of Art MFA Thesis Exhibitions for the 2012 Spring Season.

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

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

Tuesday Talk: Your Back When You're Back in the Garden by Scott Johnson. 12:15 to 12:45 p.m., KSU Gardens Quinlan Visitor Center, 1500 Denison Ave. Scott will demonstrate proper techniques for keeping your body healthy and functioning during the gardening season and beyond. The talk is free; just bring your own lunch. Reservations required. RSVP at gfriends@ksu.edu. Sponsored by the Friends of the KSU Gardens.

Cooking Essentials Class: Budgeting for, Purchasing, and Storing Food. 5:30 to 7 p.m., This class aims to provide you with the tools be able to eat healthy and make the most of what you purchase while maintaining a budget. To register, email sustainablefoodskstate@gmail.com. Sponsored by the Office of Sustainability.

Film: America the Beautiful 2: The Thin Commandments. 7 to 8:30 p.m., Little Theatre, K-State Student Union. A new documentary by Darryl Roberts that explores why we have an unhealthy obsession with dieting in America and who benefits from selling us the thin is healthy ideal. Dietetic students get 1 Continuing Education hour. Part of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week. Sponsored by Sensible Nutrition And body image Choices and the Union Program Council with funding by SGA.

Exhibit: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Exhibit. February 15-28, William T. Kemper Art Gallery, K-State Student Union. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.

MFA Thesis Exhibition: Out Of Place by David Gallagher. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., February 27 - March 9, Mark A. Chapman Gallery, ground floor Willard Hall. There will be a closing reception for the Gallagher on March 9 from 6 to 8 p.m., in the gallery. Free and open to the public. Part of the Department of Art MFA Thesis Exhibitions for the 2012 Spring Season.

Lecture: Jim Sherraden. 3:45 p.m., Little Theatre, K-State Student Union. Jim Sherraden is Manager, Chief Designer and Archivist at Hatch Show Print, one of America's oldest surviving show poster and design shops. Free and open to the public. Part of the Department of Art Visiting Artists Series for the 2011-2012 Season.

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

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

Lecture: Preparing for a Career in Sales by Jon T. Clark. 3:30 to 4:20 p.m., Room 102, Calvin Hall. Former sales executive and K-State alumus Jon T. Clark will discuss sales as a career. Free and open the public. Sponsored by the College of Business Administration.

Women in Art. 4 to 6 p.m., Beach Art Museum. There will be remarks by Linda Duke, Director of the Beach Museum at 5 p.m. and a reception following. Part of the Season for Nonviolence sponsored by the K-State Women's Center.

MFA Thesis Exhibition: Out Of Place by David Gallagher. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., February 27 - March 9, Mark A. Chapman Gallery, ground floor Willard Hall. There will be a closing reception for the Gallagher on March 9 from 6 to 8 p.m., in the gallery. Free and open to the public. Part of the Department of Art MFA Thesis Exhibitions for the 2012 Spring Season.

Lecture: Soil as Story: Probing the Past, Exploring the Future by Dr. Henry Janzen. 4 p.m., 1018, Throckmorton Hall. Dr. Janzen, an international soil scientist and authority on carbon and nitrogen flows in agricultural ecosystems, will present the 29th annual Roscoe Ellis Jr. Lectureship in Soil Science. Free and open the public. Refreshments will be served at 3:30 in the Throckmorton lobby. Part of the Department of Agronomy's Roscoe Ellis Jr. Lectureship in Soil Science.

Thursday, March 1, 2012

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

Presentation: Improve Your Writing Skills by Sarah Hancock. 9 a.m., Comm Tips Connect Meeting Room. Communicate better by learning easy tips to improve your writing: avoid common mistakes, improve clarity, and review some grammar basics. 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.

Salina: K-State Proud Information Table. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., College Center, K-State Salina.

A Mindful Eating Experience. Noon to 1 p.m., Room 206, K-State Student Union. Bring a lunch and a friend to learn about mindful vs mindless eating. Part of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week. Sponsored by Sensible Nutrition And body image Choices and the K-State Counseling Services with funding by SGA.

Journalism and Mass Communications Networking Event. 4 to 7 p.m., Courtyard, K-State Student Union. Come investigate full-time and internship opportunities, have resumes and porfolios critiqued, and network with employers seeking students in communication sequences. Sponsored by Career and Employment Services.

Cooking Essentials Class: Cooking Techniques. 6 to 9 p.m., This class will be a demonstration type course that will teach you the skills to be able to not only read recipes but also how to improvise your own dishes with ingredients you have on hand. There is $3 registration fee that will be used to buy ingredients and you will get to taste everything we cook. To register, email sustainablefoodskstate@gmail.com. Sponsored by the Office of Sustainability.

Film: Terminator Salvation. 8 p.m., 126, Nichols Hall. Part of the Department of Computing and Information Sciences Movie Series.

MFA Thesis Exhibition: Out Of Place by David Gallagher. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., February 27 - March 9, Mark A. Chapman Gallery, ground floor Willard Hall. There will be a closing reception for the Gallagher on March 9 from 6 to 8 p.m., in the gallery. Free and open to the public. Part of the Department of Art MFA Thesis Exhibitions for the 2012 Spring Season.

Adamchak Lecture: The Paradoxical Origins of America's War on Immigrants by Douglas Massey. 7 p.m., Forum Hall, K-State Student Union. The 12th annual Adamchak Distinguished Lecture in Sociology features Douglas Massey of Princeton University, author of "Brokered Boundaries: Creating Immigrant Identity in Anti-Immigrant Times" (Sage 2010). Free and open to the public. Part of the Donald J. Adamchak Distinguished Lecture Series in Sociology.

Friday, March 2, 2012

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

Exploring Science, Technology and Engineering Workshop. 8:20 a.m. to 2 p.m., K-State Campus. Workshop for ninth- and tenth-grade girls. Cost is $20, which includes a small group lunch setting led by a female mentor who is a science, technology, engineering or mathematics major at K-State. Campus tours are optional following conclusion of the workshop. Sponsored by the Office for the Advancement of Women in Science and Engineering.

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

After Hours: Hypnotist Tony Ziegler. 10:30 p.m., Forum Hall, K-State Student Union. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.

MFA Thesis Exhibition: Out Of Place by David Gallagher. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., February 27 - March 9, Mark A. Chapman Gallery, ground floor Willard Hall. There will be a closing reception for the Gallagher on March 9 from 6 to 8 p.m., in the gallery. Free and open to the public. Part of the Department of Art MFA Thesis Exhibitions for the 2012 Spring Season.

Lecture: Speak to Me Now of Compromise: Langston Hughes and the Specter of Booker T. by Dr. David Chinitz. 4 to 5 p.m., Room 212, K-State Student Union. Dr. Chinitz is an English Professor at Loyola University in Chicago, and will speak on the poet Langston Hughes. More information available here. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the English Department.