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Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Conference: Innovations in Teaching & Learning. March 4-5, 2013, Manhattan Campus. This conference provides an opportunity for faculty to connect with their peer community and learn about emerging tools and techniques of online teaching and learning. Sponsored by Information Technology Services.
Workshop: Better Meetings Now. March 4-6, 2013, International Grains Program Complex, 1980 Kimball Ave. This workshop is for people planning and conducting meetings who want to increase the ability and confidence from the ground up. Participants will learn and practice facilitation skills to plan and lead effective meetings and guide groups to satisfying decisions. Register here. Sponsored by the Institute for Civic Discourse and Democracy.
Presentation: Love Knows No Borders: Marriage-Based U.S. Permanent Residence and Citizenship by Gabriela Vega. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Multipurpose Room, International Student Center. Gabriela Vega from Vega Acosta Law Firm will discuss the legal implications for a marriage between a U.S. citizen and a citizen from another country as well as travel and visa issues. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the International Student & Scholar Services.
K-State Social Club Dinner: A Cabinet of Wonder. Social Time: 5:45 p.m., Dinner: 6:30 p.m., Beach Museum of Art. A variety of materials from across the campus will be shown in celebration of the 150th anniversary of the founding of Kansas State University. Reservations required by February 26. Cost is $26 per person. Programs are open to members of the Social Club and their guests. Membership and dinner registration forms availabe here. Sponsored by the K-State Social Club.
Speaker: What Makes a Family? by Zach Wahls. 8 p.m., Forum Hall, K-State Student Union. There will be a book signing after the performance. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.
Exhibition: Self-Distortion: A Gentle Madness by Manndi Jo Miller. March 4-15, Mark A. Chapman Gallery, ground floor Willard Hall. A closing reception will be held Friday, March 15th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. Part of the Department of Art MFA Thesis Exhibitions for the 2013 Spring Season.
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Lecture: Defending Against Client Compromises in Client-Server Applications by Mike Reiter. 12:30 p.m., 126, Nichols Hall. Michael Reiter is the Lawrence M. Slifkin Distinguished Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC). Free and open to the public. Part of the Distinguished Lecture Series sponsored by the Department of Computing and Information Sciences.
Seminar: Dealing with Troubled Students by Heather Reed. 3 p.m., Town Hall Room, Leadership Studies Building. Student disruptions and nonparticipation can derail a lecture and diminish learning outcomes. Heather Reed, associate dean and director of student life, can help guide you and your fellow new faculty cohorts in dealing with challenging student situations in class and out. She will address how to deal with a variety of issues. Sponsored by the Office of Student Life and New Faculty Institute.
Study Abroad: Australia Webinar. 6 p.m., 304, Fairchild Hall. Please join us in 304 Fairchild if you are interested in studying down under in Canberra, Australia. Hosted by the Study Abroad Office.
Workshop: Better Meetings Now. March 4-6, 2013, International Grains Program Complex, 1980 Kimball Ave. This workshop is for people planning and conducting meetings who want to increase the ability and confidence from the ground up. Participants will learn and practice facilitation skills to plan and lead effective meetings and guide groups to satisfying decisions. Register here. Sponsored by the Institute for Civic Discourse and Democracy.
Presentation: iPad Productivity Tools by Gerry Snyder. 9 a.m., Comm Tips Connect Meeting Room. No need to register. Just sign in as a guest to attend. Part of the Comm Tips Online Communication Series sponsored by the Department of Communications.
Spotlight K-State: Innovative Ideas, Shared in Meaningful Ways. 7 p.m., Forum Hall, K-State Student Union. Spotlight K-State will represent teaching innovation and excellence in a TED Talk format. The idea is to be brief, informative, and exciting. Register here. Presented by the Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning and the Office of the President.
Presentation: Real Fun, Real Consequences by Sarah Barr. 8 p.m., Little Theatre, K-State Student Union. Sarah Barr J.D., student legal services, will present an informational session about issues surrounding Fake Patty's Day and spring break. Learn about your legal rights and how one night of fun can impact your life and what you can do to stay safe. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.
Exhibition: Self-Distortion: A Gentle Madness by Manndi Jo Miller. March 4-15, Mark A. Chapman Gallery, ground floor Willard Hall. A closing reception will be held Friday, March 15th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. Part of the Department of Art MFA Thesis Exhibitions for the 2013 Spring Season.
Thursday, March 7, 2013
2013 Culinary Enhancement Workshop for Professionals and Alumni. 10 a.m., Gold Room, Derby Dining Center. Molly Stevens, winner of two James Beard Foundation Awards and three International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) Awards for her cookbooks, will present the workshop. Sponsored by Department of Hospitality Management and Dietetics.
Lecture: How to Misuse, Use, and Mitigate Side Channels in Virtualized Environments by Mike Reiter. 12:30 p.m., 126, Nichols Hall. Michael Reiter is the Lawrence M. Slifkin Distinguished Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC). Free and open to the public. Part of the Distinguished Lecture Series sponsored by the Department of Computing and Information Sciences.
President's Spring Open Forum (Salina campus). 3:30 p.m., College Center Conference Room, Salina campus. An opportunity to be informed about administrative activities as well as to ask questions of President Schulz and Provost Mason. Sponsored by the Faculty Senate.
Colloquium: Singular Support of Coherent Sheaves by Dima Arinkin. 3:30 p.m., 143, Cardwell Hall. Arinkin is a professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Department of Mathematics.
K-State Employee Orientation. 8:30 to 10:45 a.m. for classified employees and 9:30 a.m. to noon for unclassified staff and faculty, 103, Edwards Hall. The program is designed to welcome and orient new faculty and staff members to K-State. See the enrollment instructions. Sponsored by the Division of Human Resources.
Spring Break! Not Spring Broke! 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Courtyard, K-State Student Union. Join Powercat Financial Counseling in learning to become more money conscious when planning your spring break trip. Stop by the Union courtyard and play games to gather as many dollar bills as possible, then step into the money vault to win prizes. Free food and beverages will be provided. Presented by Powercat Financial Counseling.
Overview Session of the ETDR Process. 2 p.m., Room 206, K-State Student Union. A one-hour overview session of the electronic theses, dissertations and reports program, or ETDR. No registration is required. Open to all graduate students. Those planning to begin writing their thesis, dissertation or report should definitely attend. Sponsored by the Graduate School and Information Technology Assistance Center.
SafeZone Advanced Training: Threats on Campus. 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., Room 207, K-State Student Union. Campus security and safety are important issues. SafeZone at Kansas State University aims to provide students with a safe environment and keeping students, parents and employees well informed about campus security. Register here. Presented by SafeZone at K-State.
Workshop: Leaping Forward in Your Graduate Writing and Research. 3:30 to 5 p.m., 401, Hale Library. This workshop is designed to help graduate students get ahead in their research and writing. Writing tutors and librarians will be on hand to answer questions, share resources, and offer support. Sponsored by the K-State Libraries and the Writing Center.
Film: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (Swedish). 6 p.m., 126, Nichols Hall. Free admission. Part of a movie series sponsored by the Department of Computing and Information Sciences, Department of English, and the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work.
Exhibition: Self-Distortion: A Gentle Madness by Manndi Jo Miller. March 4-15, Mark A. Chapman Gallery, ground floor Willard Hall. A closing reception will be held Friday, March 15th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. Part of the Department of Art MFA Thesis Exhibitions for the 2013 Spring Season.
Friday, March 8, 2013
2013 Culinary Enhancement Workshop for Students. 10 a.m., Gold Room, Derby Dining Center. Molly Stevens, winner of two James Beard Foundation Awards and three International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) Awards for her cookbooks, will present the workshop. Sponsored by Department of Hospitality Management and Dietetics.
Lecture: The Question of Sound and Hiroshima Mon Amour by Rey Chow. 4 to 5 p.m., Little Theatre, K-State Student Union. Chow is Anne Firor Scott Professor of Literature at Duke University. Sponsored by the Department of English and the Program in Women's Studies.
Coffee Hour Series: Nigeria. 4 to 5 p.m., Multipurpose Room, International Student Center. Presented by Tobi Adenuga. Refreshments typical of the student's home country will be served following the presentation. Free and open to the public. Part of the Spring 2013 Coffee Hour Series, presented by International Student & Scholar Services.
After Hours: Comedy Theater 3000. Pre-Show: 8 p.m., Film: 9 p.m., Forum Hall, K-State Student Union. See "Snakes on a Plane" like you have never seen it before. Featuring K-State's own On the Spot Improv Stars. Free admission. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.
Exhibition: Self-Distortion: A Gentle Madness by Manndi Jo Miller. March 4-15, Mark A. Chapman Gallery, ground floor Willard Hall. A closing reception will be held Friday, March 15th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. Part of the Department of Art MFA Thesis Exhibitions for the 2013 Spring Season.
Performance: Tod Kerstetter, Amy Rosine and Amanda Arrinton, clarinet, soprano and piano. 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., Hemisphere Room, Hale Library. The Concert Series is a cultural outreach program from The Friends of the K-State Libraries. Tickets are required for this event and seating is limited. Sponsorships are also available which include seasons tickets. Register here. Part of the Hale Library Concert Series sponsored by the Friends of the K-State Libraries.
Saturday, March 9, 2013
Analog Games Day. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., 3rd floor Great Room, Hale Library. Analog Games Day is dedicated to board, tabletop and card games along with the social aspects of gaming. Guests can participate in tournaments for games such as Warhammer 40k, Magic The Gathering and Yu-Gi-Oh! or play pick-up games with fellow analog gamers. There will also be a Dungeon Master available for Dungeons & Dragons gaming. Free and open to the public. Register here. Sponsored by the K-State Libraries and Game Hounds.
CrossFit Free Intro Workout. 10 a.m., Room 4, Natatorium. Try out a free CrossFit Intro workout scaled for beginners and learn more about high intensity exercise and its benefits. All fitness levels are welcome. Sponsored by the Department of Kinesiology.
Film: This is 40. 7 & 9:45 p.m., Forum Hall, K-State Student Union. Admission $3. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.
Exhibition: Self-Distortion: A Gentle Madness by Manndi Jo Miller. March 4-15, Mark A. Chapman Gallery, ground floor Willard Hall. A closing reception will be held Friday, March 15th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. Part of the Department of Art MFA Thesis Exhibitions for the 2013 Spring Season.
Sunday, March 10, 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: This is 40. 8 p.m., Forum Hall, K-State Student Union. Admission $3. Sponsored by the Union Program Council.
Exhibition: Self-Distortion: A Gentle Madness by Manndi Jo Miller. March 4-15, Mark A. Chapman Gallery, ground floor Willard Hall. A closing reception will be held Friday, March 15th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. Part of the Department of Art MFA Thesis Exhibitions for the 2013 Spring Season.
Monday, March 11, 2013
Exhibition: Self-Distortion: A Gentle Madness by Manndi Jo Miller. March 4-15, Mark A. Chapman Gallery, ground floor Willard Hall. A closing reception will be held Friday, March 15th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. Part of the Department of Art MFA Thesis Exhibitions for the 2013 Spring Season.
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Lecture: Dr. Christina Romer. 7 to 8 p.m., Town Hall Room, Leadership Studies Building. Dr. Romer is a Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of California, Berkeley. Free and open to the public. Part of Joe Tiao Lecture Series in the Department of Economics.
Garden Talks and Walks: Getting to Know Your Neighborhood Bat. 12:15 to 12:45 p.m., KSU Gardens Quinlan Visitor Center, 1500 Denison Ave. Bats are one of the most misunderstood animals in nature, yet one of the most beneficial insect­‐eaters around. Come learn the truth about these gentle creatures, meet one up close and learn how to live with them in our Kansas landscape. Presented by the staff from the Milford Nature Center. Sponsored by KSU Gardens.
Film: Bullied. 4 to 6 p.m., Town Hall Room, Leadership Studies Building. Bullied is a documentary film that chronicles one student's ordeal at the hands of anti-gay bullies and offers an inspiring message of hope to those fighting harassment today. It can become a cornerstone of anti-bullying efforts in middle and high schools. Register here. Presented by SafeZone at K-State, the LGBT Resource Center, and Counseling Services.
Reality Check. 6:30 to 8 p.m., Big 12 Room, K-State Student Union. Reality Check is a fast-paced trivia program that gives you a chance to show off your knowledge in an elimination-style program. All questions will be related to drug and alcohol awareness. Come win cash prizes while having fun. Sponsored by SGA and Lafene Health Center's Student Health Advisory Committee.
Exhibition: Self-Distortion: A Gentle Madness by Manndi Jo Miller. March 4-15, Mark A. Chapman Gallery, ground floor Willard Hall. A closing reception will be held Friday, March 15th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. Part of the Department of Art MFA Thesis Exhibitions for the 2013 Spring Season.
Lecture: Men, Monsters, and Myth: The Work of Daniel M. Finch by Daniel Finch. 4 p.m., Beach Museum of Art. Finch is a nationally recognized artist. Free and open to the public. Part of the Department of Art Visiting Artists Series for the 2012-2013 Season.
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.
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