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Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Lecture: Zoobiquity: What Animals Can Teach Us About Health and the Science of Healing. Noon, Frick Auditorium, Mosier Hall. Join internationally-recognized "Zoobiquity" authors Barbara Natterson-Horowitz, M.D. and Kathryn Bowers for a lecture to learn what animals can teach us about our health and the science of healing. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the College of Veterinary Medicine, Friends of the Sunset Zoo, College of Human Ecology, and more.
Presentation: Newsletter Content by Susan Berhow. 9 a.m., Comm Tips Connect Meeting Room. No need to register. Just sign in as a guest to attend. Part of the Comm Tips Online Communication Series sponsored by the Department of Communications.
Lecture: History of Student Life and Student Unrest by Pat Bosco and Bill Meredith. Noon to 1 p.m., Flint Hills Room, K-State Student Union. Pat Bosco, vice president for student life and dean of students, and Bill Meredith, professor in human ecology, will lecture as part of K-State's nine-month 150th celebration and its Brown Bag Lunch and Lecture Series.
Exhibition: Self-Distortion: A Gentle Madness by Manndi Jo Miller. March 4-15, Mark A. Chapman Gallery, ground floor Willard Hall. A closing reception will be held Friday, March 15th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. Part of the Department of Art MFA Thesis Exhibitions for the 2013 Spring Season.
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Film: 9. 6 p.m., 126, Nichols Hall. Free admission. Part of a movie series sponsored by the Department of Computing and Information Sciences.
Performance: Comedian Eliot Chang. 8 p.m., Ballroom, K-State Student Union. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.
Exhibition: Self-Distortion: A Gentle Madness by Manndi Jo Miller. March 4-15, Mark A. Chapman Gallery, ground floor Willard Hall. A closing reception will be held Friday, March 15th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. Part of the Department of Art MFA Thesis Exhibitions for the 2013 Spring Season.
Friday, March 15, 2013
Presentation: Ten Things You Need to Know About Learning and the Brain by Dr. Jane Fishback. Noon to 1 p.m., Town Hall Room, Leadership Studies Building. Neuroscience research suggests which teaching techniques are compatible with how the brain functions and which are not. Bring your brain to this brown bag lunch session, presented by Dr. Jane Fishback, Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and accomplished scholar on applying knowledge from neuroscience to teaching and learning. Free and open to all K-State faculty, staff, and students. Register here. Part of the Year of the Brain sponsored by the Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning.
Exhibition: Self-Distortion: A Gentle Madness by Manndi Jo Miller. March 4-15, Mark A. Chapman Gallery, ground floor Willard Hall. A closing reception will be held Friday, March 15th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. Part of the Department of Art MFA Thesis Exhibitions for the 2013 Spring Season.
Saturday, March 16, 2013
CrossFit Free Intro Workout. 10 a.m., Room 4, Natatorium. Try out a free CrossFit Intro workout scaled for beginners and learn more about high intensity exercise and its benefits. All fitness levels are welcome. Sponsored by the Department of Kinesiology.
Wildcat Writing and Research Consultations. 6 to 9 p.m., 2nd floor, Hale Library. Writing Center tutors will offer free help with papers for all classes. Sponsored by the Writing Center Tutors and the K-State Librarians.
Saturday, March 23, 2013
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.
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Wildcat Writing and Research Consultations. 6 to 9 p.m., 2nd floor, Hale Library. Writing Center tutors will offer free help with papers for all classes. Sponsored by the Writing Center Tutors and the K-State Librarians.
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.
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
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.
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
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.
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.
Friday, April 5, 2013
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.
Saturday, April 6, 2013
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.
Sunday, April 7, 2013
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.
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.
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
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.
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.
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.
Friday, April 12, 2013
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.
This page lists events starting on Wednesday, March 13, 2013 and continuing for 31 days.