A message from Kirk H. Schulz, the next president of Kansas State University
May 2009
Dear Faculty and Staff —
Greetings from Mississippi! I just had my last official day at Mississippi State University on May 15, and it was a strange feeling turning off the lights in my office and walking down the hallway for the last time. However, I am now turning my full time attention to coming to K-State in early June — and I cannot wait to get started!
Throughout our careers, we all have challenges that cause us to work hard and really excel. I have also had several times when luck played a key role in my success as well. I was reminded of this most recently on my May trip to Manhattan for a three day visit.
To set the stage a bit, I must tell you that while I love athletics, I am not personally a gifted athlete. So, several months ago, I talked with our colleagues in K-State Athletics, and asked if I could attend a Wildcat baseball game and visit with some donors during the game. As part of the deal, I was also asked to throw out the first pitch.