Upcoming Faculty/Staff Events and Important Dates
October-November 2026
November Town Hall and Faculty Meeting
Nov. 12 | 4-5 p.m. (rescheduled from Nov. 5)
1117 Regnier Hall and Zoom
All faculty and staff are encouraged to attend our monthly combined town hall and faculty meetings. During the “faculty meeting” portion, only faculty who are eligible to vote in Faculty Senate elections may vote. These meetings are not recorded. The last meeting of the semester will be from 4-5 p.m. Thu., Dec. 3.
Plenty of self-care activities in October!
Throughout October
K-State is building a culture of well-being—not just for students, but also for employees—and October is Health and Well-Being Month. On Oct. 9, Wildcat Pause Day, take some time to hit pause and rest and recharge, connect with others, reconnect with nature, or try something new.
This October, enjoy some Health and Well-Being Month activities designed to help Wildcats do good things for their physical, mental, emotional and financial health! From line dancing, cooking and gardening to financial and personal safety tips, there’s something for everyone. Take advantage of this opportunity to prioritize your well-being!
Homecoming: Chapters of K-State
Oct. 11-17
There are lots of ways to join in the fun of K-State's weeklong 111th Homecoming celebration!
- 5K Run/Walk Philanthropy | Sun., Oct. 11
- Children’s Carnival | Wed., Oct. 14
- K-State Volleyball vs. KU | Thu., Oct. 15
- Parade and Pep Rally | Fri., Oct. 16
- K-State Football vs. KU | Sat., Oct. 17
ALE Course Designation Workshop
Fri., Oct. 23 | 2-4 p.m.
111 Leadership Studies Building
RSVP form
Start preparing a new or existing course designed as an Applied Learning Experience. Bring a laptop and materials/ideas for a course and receive guidance through the process. You will leave with an outline of an ALE curriculum proposal. Refreshments provided.
Visiting Artist Exhibition: Genevieve Baudoin
Now through Oct. 30
Chapman Gallery, Willard Hall
The "Unfinished Work" exhibit by Genevieve Baudoin chronicles the research and creative work of contemporary technologies applied to masonry construction.
Home/Land: Art, Culture, and Place-Making
Indigenous Peoples Day event
Mon., Oct. 12
10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. online events
5-7 p.m. in-person event
Beach Museum of Art
Co-sponsored by K-State Indigenous Faculty and Staff Alliance
Does the land on which you were raised shape your concept of home? What if you live in diaspora? How do you name “home”? In their art, Wahzhazhe (Osage) artists Norman Akers, Anita Fields and Ryan RedCorn consider the significance of land, language and culture in shaping ideas about “home.”
Learn more about the events and artists on the Home/Land: Wahzhazhe Artists Speak page.
Heartland AI Symposium
Nov. 10-12
K-State Manhattan, Manhattan Public Library, and online
This year's expanded, three-day, regional event brings together students, faculty, educators, industry professionals and community members to explore how artificial intelligence is shaping education, agriculture, business, creativity and everyday life. Learn about AI and its ethical, social and environmental impacts through keynote talks, hands-on workshops, live demonstrations and community town halls.
Important Dates
- Oct. 9 – Wildcat Pause Day (no classes)
- Oct. 26 – Spring 2025 Course Enrollment Begins
- Oct. 30 – Last Day to drop class with “W” on transcript (16-week classes)
- Nov. 11 – Veterans Day