Spring 2025
Bread in the Arabic World - KLC Event
The Kirmser Language Center in the modern languages department invites celebrating the Bread in the Arabic World event.
Come and learn about origins and importance of bread in the Arab culture. This event is open to students, faculty and community members of all language backgrounds. There will be a cultural presentation, games, and Arabic bread tasting.
Learning a new language has never been more exciting, so bring a friend and experience the joy of language and culture together. All languages are welcome!
- Wednesday, April 9th
- 3:30 – 4:30 PM
- Kirmser Language Center - KLC (Eisenhower 001)
K-State Open House - Clothing and Accessories from Around the World!
Travel the World Without Leaving Campus! 🌍
Visit the Department of Modern Languages Table to:
🌎 Dive into the rich traditions of ancient and modern cultures through vibrant clothing, stunning accessories, and fascinating masks!
👗 Learn how to wrap a Roman toga and strike a legendary pose at our selfie station!
🎭 Get creative and decorate your own mask!
🍬 Sample candy from across the globe — a sweet taste of international culture!
🎁 Feeling lucky? Enter our raffle to win a Modern Languages Swag Bag!
🗺️ Come explore, create, taste, and celebrate global cultures — all in one fun stop!
- Saturday, April 12th
- 10:00 AM – 2 PM
- K-State Open House | Bosco Plaza
Happy Birthday, Rome! - KLC Event
The Kirmser Language Center in the modern languages department invites celebrating the Rome's 2,778th Birthday Celebration.
Join us to eat cake, play games, and learn about the foundation of ancient Rome! We will also honor our graduating seniors at this event. This event is open to students, faculty and community members of all language backgrounds.
Learning a new language has never been more exciting, so bring a friend and experience the joy of language and culture together. All languages are welcome!
Monday, April 21st3:30 – 4:30 PM
Kirmser Language Center - KLC (Eisenhower 001)
MLang Research - MLSA Event
The Modern Languages Student Association -MLSA- cordially invites all the modern languages students to this workshop about how to do research.
The guest speakers, Dr. Antonioli and Dr. Kearns, will discuss topics such as work-study abroad, working with faculty, independent research, importance of research to your résumé, accessing library resources, and scholarships available as the Kirmser Undergraduate Research Award.
Tuesday, April 22nd5:30 – 6:30 PM
Kirmser Language Center - KLC (Eisenhower 001)
Graduate Applied Languages Teaching Symposium (GALTS)
The Modern Languages Department and K-State Libraries invites to the Graduate Applied Languages Teaching Symposium.
Event highlights include a keynote speech, “Applied Learning Beyond the Language Course: Student Engagement with Latine and Mayan Communities for Health Equity,” by Dr. Rachel Showstack from Wichita State University, an informational session, “Libraries and Teachers: Partners in Learning,” by Dr. Sara Kearns from K-State Libraries, and presentations from graduate students and teaching professionals from a variety of language backgrounds.
Scan QR code 
or visit the GALTS website for registration and detailed symposium schedule. Friday, April 25th, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Celebrate Cultures - France
Ready to take a trip around the world without leaving Manhattan, KS? Join us for *Celebrate Culture: France* at the Manhattan Public Library!
K-State Department of Modern Languages is partnering with the Manhattan Public Library to bring you a fun-filled Saturday with stories, music, demonstrations, and tasty cuisine from France! Let’s celebrate the world and the amazing cultures that make our diverse community so special!
Registration is encouraged, but not required! QR code accessible on the flyer above.
Saturday, March 29th, 2 - 3 pm
Manhattan Public Library
Cultural Variability in Simple Visual Search: Effects of Reading on Visual Attention in Non-Reading Task
The Department of Modern Languages presents a special lecture on Cultural Variability in Simple Visual Search: Effects of Reading on Visual Attention in Non-Reading Tasks by Dr. Jun Saiki, Professor, Graduate School of Human and Environmental Studies Kyoto University, Japan
Tuesday, March 25th
5:30 PM
Eisenhower Hall 226
Japanese Tea Ceremony and Girl's Day Celebration
The Kirmser Language Center in the Modern Languages Department invites to our Japanese Tea Ceremony and Girl's Day Celebration.
Join us to experience the essence of the Japanese Tea Ceremony and learn about Hinamatsuri, also known as Girl’s Day/Doll’s Day in Japan!
The event is open to students, faculty and community members of all language backgrounds. Enjoy a tea ceremony workshop, a cultural presentation on Hinamatsuri, trivia games, prizes, and traditional Japanese sweets.
Monday, March 3rd
12:30–2 PM
KLC (EH 001)
Learning a new language has never been more exciting—so bring a friend and immerse yourself in the beauty of language and culture. All languages are welcome!
Signatures "Reading Colette after #MeToo"
The Modern Languages Department invites the K-State and the Manhattan community to the public lecture "Reading Colette after #Metoo" by Dr. Kathleen Antonioli, Associate Professor of French.
Catered reception after the lecture.
Friday, February 28th from 2:30 - 3:30 pm
581 Hale Libray
Modern Languages Student Association (MLSA) Events
The Modern Language Student Association (MLSA) is hosting the informational session Global Scholarships + Experiences.
Come to learn how and where to apply for educational/experiential opportunities all the world!
Everybody is welcome!
Tuesday, February 25th at 5:30 pm
Kirmser Language Center - Eisenhower 001
Modern Languages Studen Celebrate Cultures: Korea
The Modern Language Department cordially invites K-5th graders and their families to join us to celebrate cultures through stories, music, activities, food.
Saturday, February 22nd from 2 - 3 pm
Manhattan Public Library
Eisenhower Hall, 2nd Floor Lounge
Interested in practicing your French, German, Spanish, or Japanese, in a relaxed, fun environment? Do you already speak these languages and want to come chat with Modern Languages students and faculty? Open to EVERYONE on campus who speaks these languages, not only students! Join us for informal conversations, coffee, and light snacks.
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Le Table Française - French Table Last Wednesday of each month from 2:30–3:30 PM Spring 2025 Dates: |
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Kaffestunde - German Table Every other Friday from 12:30–1:30 PM Spring 2025 Dates: |
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Japanese Table Fridays |
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Café Olé - Spanish Table Wednesdays |