Spring 2025 Events

The Kirmser Language Center in the modern languages department invites celebrating the Bread in the Arabic World event.

Come and learn about origins and importance of bread in the Arab culture. This event is open to students, faculty and community members of all language backgrounds. There will be a cultural presentation, games, and Arabic bread tasting.

Learning a new language has never been more exciting, so bring a friend and experience the joy of language and culture together. All languages are welcome!

Wednesday, April 9th

3:30 – 4:30 PM

Kirmser Language Center - KLC (Eisenhower 001)

Travel the World Without Leaving Campus! 🌍

Visit the Department of Modern Languages Table to:

🌎 Dive into the rich traditions of ancient and modern cultures through vibrant clothing, stunning accessories, and fascinating masks!

👗 Learn how to wrap a Roman toga and strike a legendary pose at our selfie station!

🎭 Get creative and decorate your own mask!

🍬 Sample candy from across the globe — a sweet taste of international culture!

🎁 Feeling lucky? Enter our raffle to win a Modern Languages Swag Bag!

🗺️ Come explore, create, taste, and celebrate global cultures — all in one fun stop!

Saturday, April 12th

10:00 AM – 2 PM

K-State Open House | Bosco Plaza

The Kirmser Language Center in the modern languages department invites celebrating the Rome's 2,778th Birthday Celebration.

Join us to eat cake, play games, and learn about the foundation of ancient Rome! We will also honor our graduating seniors at this event. This event is open to students, faculty and community members of all language backgrounds.

Learning a new language has never been more exciting, so bring a friend and experience the joy of language and culture together. All languages are welcome!

Monday, April 21st

3:30 – 4:30 PM

Kirmser Language Center - KLC (Eisenhower 001)

The Modern Languages Student Association -MLSA- cordially invites all the modern languages students to this workshop about how to do research.

The guest speakers, Dr. Antonioli and Dr. Kearns, will discuss topics such as work-study abroad, working with faculty, independent research, importance of research to your résumé, accessing library resources, and scholarships available as the Kirmser Undergraduate Research Award.

Tuesday, April 22nd

5:30 – 6:30 PM

Kirmser Language Center - KLC (Eisenhower 001)

The Modern Languages Department and K-State Libraries invites to the Graduate Applied Languages Teaching Symposium.

Event highlights include a keynote speech, “Applied Learning Beyond the Language Course: Student Engagement with Latine and Mayan Communities for Health Equity,” by Dr. Rachel Showstack from Wichita State University, an informational session, “Libraries and Teachers: Partners in Learning,” by Dr. Sara Kearns from K-State Libraries, and presentations from graduate students and teaching professionals from a variety of language backgrounds.

Scan QR code or visit the GALTS website for registration and detailed symposium schedule.

Friday, April 25th

8:30 am – 4:00 PM

Hale Library

Ready to take a trip around the world without leaving Manhattan, KS? Join us for *Celebrate Culture: France* at the Manhattan Public Library!

K-State Department of Modern Languages is partnering with the Manhattan Public Library to bring you a fun-filled Saturday with stories, music, demonstrations, and tasty cuisine from France! Let’s celebrate the world and the amazing cultures that make our diverse community so special!

Registration is encouraged, but not required! QR code accessible on the flyer above.

Saturday, March 29th

2 – 3 PM

Manhattan Public Library

The Department of Modern Languages presents a special lecture on Cultural Variability in Simple Visual Search: Effects of Reading on Visual Attention in Non-Reading Tasks by Dr. Jun Saiki, Professor, Graduate School of Human and Environmental Studies Kyoto University, Japan

Tuesday, March 25th

5:30 PM

Eisenhower Hall 226

The Kirmser Language Center in the Modern Languages Department invites to our Japanese Tea Ceremony and Girl's Day Celebration.

Join us to experience the essence of the Japanese Tea Ceremony and learn about Hinamatsuri, also known as Girl’s Day/Doll’s Day in Japan!

The event is open to students, faculty and community members of all language backgrounds. Enjoy a tea ceremony workshop, a cultural presentation on Hinamatsuri, trivia games, prizes, and traditional Japanese sweets.

Learning a new language has never been more exciting—so bring a friend and immerse yourself in the beauty of language and culture.
All languages are welcome!

Monday, March 3rd

12:30–2 PM

KLC (EH 001)

The Modern Languages Department invites the K-State and the Manhattan community to the public lecture "Reading Colette after #Metoo" by Dr. Kathleen Antonioli, Associate Professor of French.

Catered reception after the lecture.

Friday, February 28th from 2:30 to 3:30 PM
581 Hale Library

The Modern Language Student Association (MLSA) is hosting the informational session Global Scholarships + Experiences.

Come to learn how and where to apply for educational/experiential opportunities all the world!

Everybody is welcome!

Tuesday, February 25th at 5:30 PM

Kirmser Language Center - Eisenhower 001

Le Table Française - French Table

Last Wednesday of each month from 2:30–3:30 PM

Spring 2025 Dates:
1/29, 2/26, 3/26, 4/30

Kaffestunde - German Table

Every other Friday from 12:30–1:30 PM

Spring 2025 Dates:
1/31, 2/14, 2/28, 3/14, 3/28, 4/11, 4/25

Japanese Table

Fridays
3:30–4:30 PM

Café Olé - Spanish Table

Wednesdays
1:00–2:00 PM