Dates and events
FALL 2010
For more information and events, check out the campus calendar.
August 2010
Saturday, August 21
1 to 5 p.m. Information Oasis, West side of Hale Library - Sponsored by K-State Libraries
8 p.m. Welcome Back Ice Cream Social, Sport courts outside of residence hall complexes - Sponsored by K-State Association of Residence Halls
Sunday, August 22
Week of Welcome (WOW): Traditions Day
1 to 5 p.m. Information Oasis, West side of Hale Library - Sponsored by K-State Libraries
6:30 to 8:30 p.m. 2010 K-State Kick-Off, Bill Snyder Family Stadium
Monday, August 23
First day of classes
Week of Welcome (WOW): We're Glad You're Here! Day
7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Information Oasis, West side of Hale Library - Sponsored by K-State Libraries
8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Student Assistance Booths
Tuesday, August 24
Week of Welcome (WOW): K-State Culture Day
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. International Open House, International Student Center - Sponsored by Office of International Programs
12 to 1 p.m. Cultural Performance, Bosco Student Plaza - Sponsored by Union Program Council
7 p.m. GPS Kick-off Reception
Wednesday, August 25
Week of Welcome (WOW): Student Success Day
11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. CES Backyard BBQ, Holtz Hall South Lawn - Sponsored by Career & Employment Services
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wildcat Wellness Wednesday: Stay Hydrated, Happy, & Healthy, Bosco Student Plaza & K-State Student Union - Sponsored by K-State Healthy Decisions
12 to 1 p.m. Live Band, Bosco Student Plaza - Sponsored by Union Program Council
12 to 2 p.m. Free Financial Refresher, Lawn NW of Fairchild Hall - Sponsored by Powercat Financial Counseling, Office of Student Financial Assistance, and the Cashier's Office
2 p.m. "What Not to Wear" Fashion Show, Leadership Studies Building - Sponsored by School of Leadership Studies Ambassadors
4:45 to 7:30 p.m. Housing & Dining Leadership Opportunities Fair, Derby & Kramer Lobbies - Sponsored by Association of Residence Halls
Thursday, August 26
Week of Welcome (WOW): Involvement Day
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Part-Time Opportunities Fair (jobs & volunteering), K-State Student Union Ballroom - Sponsored by Career & Employment Services
6 to 9 p.m. Union Expo & Activities Carnival, K-State Student Union - Sponsored by Union Program Council and the Office of Student Activities & Services
Friday, August 27
Week of Welcome (WOW): Friday Fun Day
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Live*Serve*Celebrate: Day of caring, service, & celebration, Aggieville's Triangle Park - Sponsored by K-State Volunteer Center of Manhattan (School of Leadership Studies). Contact the Volunteer Center at userve@k-state.edu or 785-532-3670 to sign up for a 2-hour shift.
4 to 6 p.m. Aggieville Block Party: Local music, food, and vendors.
7 to 11 p.m. K-State After Hours Block Party, Bosco Student Plaza - Sponsored by Union Program Council
Sunday, August 29
8 p.m. Movies on the Grass: Bag It!, Coffman Commons (in front of Hale Library)
September 2010
1st meeting with guide/mentees
Monday, September 6
Labor Day: No classes
Sunday, September 12
8 p.m. Movies on the Grass: A Powerful Noise, Coffman Commons (in front of Hale Library)
Sunday, September 19
8 p.m. Movies on the Grass: Papers, Coffman Commons (in front of Hale Library)
September 21-22
All-University Career Fair
Tuesday, September 21
7 to 8:30 p.m. Reality TV Lecture: Jennifer Pozner, "Project Brainwash: Why Reality TV Is Bad for Women (...and men, people of color, the economy, sex, love, and common sense!)," Student Union Forum Hall - Sponsored by K-State First
Saturday, September 25
K-State Family Day
Thursday, September 30
3:30 p.m. Sir Ken Robinson, McCain Auditorium (pick up your free tickets after Labor Day in McCain or the Student Union)
October 2010
2nd meeting with guide/mentees
Wednesday, October 13
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Academic Majors Fair, Student Union Grand Ballroom
October 24-30
Homecoming Week: A Big Slice of the Little Apple
November 2010
3rd meeting with guide/mentees
November 23-27
Thanksgiving Break: No classes
December 2010
Friday, December 10
Last day of classes
December 13-17
Finals Week: Good luck!