2025-2026 community visits
2025-2026 community visits
Kansas State University continues its commitment to strengthening relationships with communities across the state through targeted community visit pop-up experiences during the 2025-2026 academic year. These visits align with broader engagement efforts, including activities connected to K-State Takeovers, a collaborative initiative involving the K-State Alumni Association, K-State Athletics and the university.
Community visit pop-up events
Community visit pop-up events are designed to bring university faculty and staff into direct conversation with community partners around shared priorities, opportunities and challenges. These engagements include facilitated conversations, workshops or activities that support several initiatives and areas of the university.
Spring 2026 community visit pop-up events
Thursday, May 21, 2026 |
| Meeting Workforce Needs in Western Kansas Animal Agriculture 2-3:00 p.m. Southwest Research-Extension Center, Conference Room (4500 E. Mary Street, Garden City, KS 67846) Join us in Garden City for an engaging presentation that brings cutting-edge research in animal sciences to the local community. This session welcomes all who are interested in learning more about the future of animal agriculture in western Kansas. Attendees are encouraged to register in advance. |
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Southwest Spring Field Day The Western Kansas Research-Extension Centers (WKREC) host a robust series of field days that bring producers, industry partners, and community members together to experience applied research where it’s happening—in the field. This event will feature current research and production updates relevant to cropping systems in southwest Kansas. Topics will include wheat and canola variety performance and year-in-review insights, bio-stimulant use in wheat, and annual forage variety performance and management. Presentations will be led by K-State specialists and researchers, including Logan Simon, Augustine Obour, Benjamin Garcia, Mike Stamm, and John Holman. Dinner will be provided following the program, and attendees are encouraged to register in advance. |
Fall 2025 community visit pop-up events
Fall 2025 featured a focused community visit pop-up event designed to support meaningful dialogue, partnership-building and shared learning with local leaders and organizations. The event was part of the K-State Takeover in northeast Kansas,
Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025 |
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Engaging with Sabetha business and industry Engage with industry leaders in a facilitated conversation about economic development and workforce needs. This discussion allowed leaders to share current challenges, identify shared opportunities and explore potential areas of growth that can strengthen the economic vitality of northeast and rural Kansas. |
Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026 |
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JAG-K Family College Prep Night K-State's College Access Team partners with students, families, and communities to build the knowledge and confidence needed to pursue higher education. Join us to learn about the college admissions process and ways to support your student on their path to college. Secure your spot and learn more! |