Women of K-State events for the 2011-2012 academic year
Spring Events
Women’s Basketball Event: January 25, 2012
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Simone Dinnerstein: January 26, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. in McCain Auditorium, with reception following
McCain Student Showcase Event: February 12, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. with reception following
See K-State students in the theatre, dance, and music departments, show off their best when the McCain Performance Series presents the McCain Student Showcase at 7:30 p.m. at McCain Auditorium.
For this concert only, the Women of K-State can attend for just five bucks! (Plus any applicable fees and taxes). When purchasing tickets, tell the box office that you are “a Woman of K-State” to receive the discount. *
A reception, attended by the student performers, will follow at McCain Auditorium. Please indicate to the ticket agent if you plan to attend the reception.
*This discount is valid only for new purchases and to Women of K-State members. Limit is 2 tickets per person.
- Tickets must be purchased at the box office in person or by phone at 532-6428.
- The McCain box office is open from 11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. on weekdays.
- Seating is at the discretion of McCain Auditorium.
- Applicable fees and sales taxes will be added to the price of the ticket.
Equestrian "how to" Event: February 18, 2012 - 10:30 a.m.
Timbercreek Stables, 9000 Elk Creek Road
Beach Museum of Art Event, "Women in Art": February 29, 2012 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at Beach Museum
4:00-5:00 p.m. Conversations in the Galleries with Women Faculty
5:00-5:15 p.m. Remarks by Linda Duke, Director, Beach Museum
5:15-6:00 p.m. Reception
Woman to Woman Financial Empowerment Workshop March 6, 2012 from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon and 3:00-4:30 p.m. (Identical sessions)
Money Doesn’t Grow on Trees but its roots are in good decisions.
TIAA-CREF presents She’s Got It: “A Woman’s Guide to Saving and Investing”.
Alumni Center Ballroom
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R.S.V.P. by calling 800-732-8353
M-F 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
or go to www.tiaa-cref.org/women
Spring Dance Event: March 30 or 31, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. in McCain Auditorium
Big 12 Equestrian Championships: March 30, 2012 - Time to be determined
Timbercreek Stables, 9000 Elk Creek Road
Woman to Woman Financial Empowerment Workshop April 12, 2012 from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Money isn’t a Destination. It’s how you reach one.
TIAA-CREF presents: “Postcards from the Future.
A Woman’s Guide to Financially Ever After”
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Alumni Center Ballroom
Register by calling 800-732-8353, M-F 7:00 a.mm to 7:00 p.m.
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Wills and Estate Planning: Topic: Paperwork and Communication - Thursday, April 12, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. KSU Union Flint Hills Room
The Paperwork: What to keep and where, organizing your important papers.
Communication: What to communicate with loved ones about what your wishes are, and
learning about advance directives – living will and durable power of attorney for
health care and finances.
We know this is a difficult and sensitive issue, so come and let us help you make
it a little bit easier.
Pathway to Leadership: Meet the Women Deans of K-State April 18, 2012 from noon-1:00 p.m. or 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Please register here by 5:00 p.m. April 17 for the time you plan to attend.
Alumni Center Ballroom
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Wills and Estate Planning: Topic:Coordination of assets and beneficiary designations with estate planning tools. - Thursday, April 26, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. KSU Union Flint Hills Room
The estate planning timeline: What happens and when does it happen - during your lifetime
and/or at death.
The tools: Wills, trusts, transfer on death accounts or deeds, and learning about
retirement plans and life insurance beneficiary designations.
We know this is a difficult and sensitive issue, so come and let us help you make
it a little bit easier.
Fall 2011 Events
Women on Weights: Saturday, September 10, 2011 from 2:20-4:30 at the Chester E. Peters Recreation Complex
Any K-State faculty, staff or student with ID (over 18) can attend this event co-sponsored by the Women of K-State. Exercise together and then enjoy a light snack at 4 pm while you network other women who attend.
Wildcat personal trainers will show the proper way for women to lift weights. Discover the health benefits of adding weight lifting to your workout routine. Learn safe lifting techniques and the variety of exercises for the major muscle groups. Sign up for this free workshop in the administrative office at the Rec Complex or call 785-532-6980 by 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9.
Volleyball Event: September 12, 2011 -- Pre-Event at 5:00 pm; Game time 6:00 p.m., Ahearn Fieldhouse
Celebrate with all the K-State Women’s Athletes and Women of K-State as we have representatives from women’s basketball, equestrian, rowing and track & field as well as Ryann Krais, 2011 NCAA women’s heptathlon champion will be there. Get autographs, pictures and posters of the teams. Try your hand at rowing, equestrian and other activities. Participants that RSVP to Shelly Broccolo (avery@k-state.edu) by 11 pm on Sunday, September 11 will receive a free food coupon. Tickets are $3 for general admission (see http://www.ksu.edu/women/events/vb91211.html for details) and free for students. Children and grandchildren are welcome to attend as well!
Pathway to Leadership: Meet the Women of President’s Cabinet: September 27, 2011 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. and 4:30-5:30 p.m. in the Alumni Center Ballroom
The Kansas State University President’s Cabinet consists of the President, Vice Presidents, Assistants to the President as well as the Athletic Director and Presidents of the K-State Alumni Association and Foundation. This group works together to advance the university in many different areas. At these two events meet the “Women of the Presidential Cabinet” including Provost April Mason, President of K-State Alumni Foundation Amy Button Renz and Assistants to the President, Jackie Hartman and Sue Peterson. During each session, these leaders will discuss their positions on campus as well as their pathways to leadership. After a panel discussion, there will be time for questions and answers. Light refreshments will be served.
K-State Challenge Course Event: October 9, 2011 from 5-7 p.m. (Free for Demo, $5 to try course)
The K-State Challenge Course (http://recservices.k-state.edu/challengecourse/ is very excited to partner with the Women of K-State in offering a one of a kind evening. The “Experience the K-State Challenge Course” event will begin at 5:00 pm with a tour of the entire course accompanied by explanations of what the course has to offer groups of all kinds. Following the tour, our guests will be invited to have some fun and take on a few of our many elements. With three low elements and one high element challenging guests, you are sure to have a great time with the challenge course staff and your peers. Snacks and refreshments will be waiting for guests following the tour and their experience on the elements. The evening will close at 7:00 pm as guests are encouraged to try out all the offered elements, but are free to leave as they please. The tour of the course is free, participation in the elements is $5 for Women of K-State. To RSVP, contact Shelly Broccolo at avery@kstate.edu.
Spelling Bee Musical: October 16, 2011 at 2:30 p.m. in Nichols Theatre (Reception after performance)
A Women of K-State event: Sunday, Oct. 16 K-State Theatre and the Dept. of Music present “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” at 2:30 in Nichols Theatre. This year all K-State faculty and staff will receive $2 off their tickets for all K-State Theatre and Dance performances. The Women of K-State will receive an additional $1 off if they attend this matinee performance on Oct. 16. When purchasing your tickets, tell the box office that you are “a women of K-State” to receive the discount. A reception will follow in the lobby of Nichols Theatre.
McCain Box office is open from 11:30 am to 4:30 pm weekdays. You may also purchase tickets at the Little Theatre box office in the Union on Wednesdays thru Fridays from 11:30 am to 1 pm.
Call the McCain Box office at 532-6428 to order by phone (extra fees apply).
Aqua Fitness Workshop: November 1, 2011 from 7:45 p.m. in the Natatorium
Women’s Basketball Event: November 16, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. in Bramlage Coliseum
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