Family Day's newest event, 'Taste of K-State,' offering sampling of food, academic programs, drawing for $2,000 in paid tuition

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News release prepared by: Emily Besler, ebesler@k-state.edu

Tuesday, October 31, 2006

FAMILY DAY'S NEWEST EVENT, 'TASTE OF K-STATE,' OFFERING SAMPLING OF FOOD, ACADEMIC PROGRAMS, DRAWING FOR $2,000 IN PAID TUITION

MANHATTAN -- Kansas State University's Parents and Family Association is inviting guests to "A Taste of K-State" from 5-6:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, at the K-State Alumni Center Ballroom.

The festival, in conjunction with K-State's Family Day, will feature a drawing for K-State tuition up to $2,000, paid for by the Archer Daniels Midland Company.

The festival's offerings will reflect the university's traditions and talents. K-State families and guests can enjoy an array of university specialties, including savory treats and delectable desserts. All nine colleges will be featured with an interactive display that showcases their talents and an accompanying food feature. Some of the offerings include:

* The College of Architecture, Planning and Design will feature upscale desserts and the vision dome, where students can create 3-D virtual walk-throughs of buildings and neighborhoods, allowing them to experience their own designs.

* K-State at Salina will feature drinks that fizz or change color, as well as the Cat Cannon. Created by students, the Cat Cannon can shoot T-shirts more than 300 feet in the air to fans at K-State's Bill Snyder Family Stadium during football games.

* The College of Business Administration will feature an around-the-world theme with tapas and bruschetta. Guests will learn how global business is becoming important in today's society.

* The College of Arts and Sciences will feature sushi and lettuce wraps, along with teaching guests how to write in Japanese. Guests also can see what their name would be in another language.

Cost is $10 for students and $25 for family and other guests. Reservations are required. To make reservations or for more information, call Angie Karr at 785-532-7584 or 1-800-432-1578. E-mail also can be sent to pfa@k-state.edu

The event sponsor, the Archer Daniels Midland Company, is sponsoring a drawing for a prize of $2,000 in paid tuition. Tickets, which can be purchased at the event, are $5 for a single ticket and $20 for five tickets. The ticket-holder must be present during the drawing to win, and restrictions may apply. Representatives of Archer Daniels Midlands will be available to discuss with parents and families about guiding their students through the career development process.

More information about K-State's Family Day is available online at:
http://www.k-state.edu/familyday