Berney Family Welcome Center
The Berney Family Welcome Center is where your K-State journey begins. Friendly campus tour guides, a fully staffed information center and interactive digital wall screens connect you with all the campus resources needed for a unique visit.
View Berney Family Welcom Center on the:
Building Offices
- Career Center, 148 Berney Family Welcome Center, careercenter@k-state.edu, 532-6506, fax 532-6802
- Peace Corps, 148 Berney Family Welcome Center, peacecorp@ksu.edu, 532-7068, fax 532-3696
- Pre-Professional and Exploratory Advising Center, 114 Berney Family Welcome Center, ppac@k-state.edu
- Recruitment and Admissions, Office of, Berney Family Welcome Center, apply@k-state.edu, 532-1521
Building History
The Berney Family Welcome Center, located on the east side of Memorial Stadium, serves as a gateway to the university's rich heritage and traditions. Memorial Stadium was constructed in 1924 to honor K-State students and alumni who lost their lives serving in World War I. The design of the stadium was intended to complement the architectural style of Nichols Hall (formerly known as Nichols Gymnasium) and was made possible through a community effort. Students and faculty contributed $157,000, while the community raised $62,500 to help fund the stadium, which had an estimated total cost of $500,000.
This architectural influence can also be seen in the West Stadium Center and the Vanier Football Complex at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. Memorial Stadium has a long history as an athletic venue for K-State football, hosting its inaugural game against Washburn University in 1922. Today, the Berney Family Welcome Center acts as a central hub for prospective, new and current students, connecting them with New Student Services, Recruitment and Admissions and the Career Center.