March 2008
VISIT YOUR STUDENT IN HIS OR HER NATIVE HABITAT
Join your student at Open House on April 19 for a fun day of entertainment, academic exhibits, food, games, and other activities for all ages. Open House is an opportunity for you and your family to explore majors and programs of all stripes, uncover campus hot spots, and discover how to leave your mark. And you can top off the day with the spring football game that night.
Explore the basic list of events
http://consider.k-state.edu/openhouse08/basics/index.htm
Plan your adventure as you browse through the complete list
http://consider.k-state.edu/openhouse08/complete/index.htm
Check out the video highlights
http://consider.k-state.edu/openhouse08/video/index.htm
ALTERNATIVE SPRING BREAK ABOUT MORE THAN SUNBATHING AND SKIING
Although many K-State students spent their spring break skiing in Colorado or baking in the South Padre Island sun, some chose a different destination. Twelve students pitched in on construction projects in Greensburg, Kansas, where a tornado tore a swath through the town, and 30 more made a difference recycling, rebuilding, and working with pets in New Orleans, site of the Hurricane Katrina devastation. Their range of experiences, from mastering a nail gun to caring for pets, left some lasting memories.
Find out about rebuilding in Greensburg
Learn about volunteer efforts in New Orleans
TODAY’S PARENTS MORE INVOLVED IN THEIR COLLEGE STUDENT’S LIVES
Sometimes known as helicopter or hovering parents, the parents of today’s generation of students often take an active role in decisions about everything from which college to attend to which clubs to join. These close-knit ties and support can even extend to graduation and the workplace. But how much parental involvement is too much of a good thing?
Read the Collegian story
Get tips about how to stay involved without overstepping your boundaries
Watch a “60 Minutes” video on millennials in the workplace
INCOMING STUDENT PRES IS ELECTED AFTER SERVING AS VP
Lydia Peele, a senior in mathematics education, was the first Student Governing Association president to be elected after serving as vice president. More peace of mind, more for the future, and more for our money were the platforms she shared with her vice president, Robert Swift, a junior in political science.
Learn more about their victory
Explore the inner workings of the SGA
SAVE THE DATE: FAMILY DAY IS SEPTEMBER 27
This year’s Family Day is set for September 27, so mark your calendar for a day of activities with your K-State student. Explore last year’s event at: http://www.k-state.edu/familyday/
Book your hotel early! Find a list of local hotels and lodging at http://consider.k-state.edu/motels/
GET INVOLVED WITH THE PFA
The Parents and Family Association helps you connect to K-State. Our website keeps you up-to-date on events like Family Day and Open House, which give you the opportunity to come to campus and spend the day with your student.
We offer you a voice through the Parents and Family Advisory Board, and you can participate in student recruitment events in Kansas and out of state, as well as help us raise funds to support scholarships and make enhancements to student life at K-State.
HAVE MORE QUESTIONS?
Call the parent hotline at 785-532-2222 or e-mail pfa@k-state.edu.
Access the array of student services and helpful topics ranging from the Academic Majors Fair to medical services and the yearbook
http://www.k-state.edu/currentstudents/A-Zstudentservices/a_index.htm