September 2008
PUMP UP YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF K-STATE TRADITIONS
Even if you’re not a K-State alumnus, you’ve probably been on campus with your student more than once, and you may have years of K-State visits ahead. But what’s your Wildcat IQ?
Here’s your chance to soak up the local color and culture, from the origins of the Wabash Cannonball as K-State’s anthem to landmarks like K-Hill and Memorial Stadium.
Dazzle your student with a bit of K-State trivia
http://consider.k-state.edu/traditions
These your Wildcat worthiness with this fun quiz
http://consider.k-state.edu/quiz/knowkstate
MAKING THE TRANSITION FROM COLLEGE TO CAREER
It’s never too early for your student to start planning a post-college career. Career and Employment Services is here to help students in their job search and in making the transition from college.
Be sure to check out the CES parent site for tips on how you can help your student launch a successful career and how you can encourage and support him or her along the way.
Encourage your K-Stater to attend the Career Fair on September 23 and 24 or to brush up his or her resume at the September 22 Midnight Resume Madness or at any Walk-in Wednesday session.
Check out K-State’s Career and Employment Services parent site
http://www.k-state.edu/ces/parents
Find out about career fairs
http://www.k-state.edu/ces/students/careerfairs.htm
Read more tips about helping students in their job search
http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/TurningPoints/story?id=4690682
HOHENBARY HELPS STUDENTS REACH FOR NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
The man behind the scenes in K-State’s efforts to continue our record of winning Rhodes, Marshall, Truman, Goldwater, and Udall scholarships is Jim Hohenbary, assistant dean for nationally competitive scholarships. As an academic “coach,” Hohenbary helps match students with scholarships, directs the campus nomination process, advises them on the necessary steps and points them to resources, and helps them focus on what they need to do to apply.
Learn about how Hohenbary helps students prepare for the scholarship process
Find out about K-State’s scholarship record and other rankings
http://consider.k-state.edu/scholars/index.htm
ENSURING YOUR STUDENTS STAY SAFE AT K-STATE
The Parent and Family Association now has a video on the K-State website that gives your students tips about staying safe, relying on their own judgment, and tapping into the services that K-State has available.
Watch the video
http://www.k-state.edu/healthsafety/video/
Read about other campus safety measures
http://www.k-state.edu/studentlife/campussafety
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. Bring the whole family!
You can tour campus sites from the insect zoo to the Rec Complex, attend football or volleyball games, meet other families at a cookout, and more.
Book your hotel now!
Explore the preliminary schedule of events
http://www.k-state.edu/familyday/
Find a list of local hotels and lodging
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.
Learn about the PFA
http://www.k-state.edu/parentsandfamily/
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