What Matters to Me and Why

What Matters to Me and Why speech bubbleEmbracing values, building community

What Matters to Me and Why is an informal lunchtime series that encourages reflection within the K-State community in order to better understand the lives and inspirations of those who serve and shape the University.

The presenter is encouraged to share a story of their personal journey - how they have chosen to live their life, the core values they have adopted, the personal choices they have made and lessons they have learned. They include:

  • Choices
  • Values
  • Beliefs
  • Motivations

This storytelling builds and strengthens bonds between people who teach, learn, and work together daily, and to foster understanding of how each of us embraces our values. It supports K-State’s Principles of Community and the Health-Promoting University.

Do you have someone in mind, or want to sign up to share your story? The planning committee would love to hear your ideas. Email Tamara Bauer at tamara@ksu.edu.

Upcoming events

Stay tuned for the spring 2026 lineup.



Past lectures

 

This series is sponsored by the Staley School of Leadership and a campus and community-wide committee.

Staley School of Leadership
252 Leadership Studies Building
1300 Mid-Campus Dr. N.
Manhattan, KS 66506

785-532-6085
leadership@ksu.edu