OPPORTUNITIES AND RESOURCES
University award opportunities
We encourage you to apply or nominate colleagues or students for the following university awards. For those that must go through the Dean’s Office, please email materials in PDF format to asc-materials@k-state.edu.
For Faculty and Graduate Teaching Assistants
- University Distinguished Faculty Award for Mentoring of Undergraduate Students in Research
Nominations are due Feb. 15. - Presidential Award for Outstanding Department Head
Packets due to Dean’s Office by Feb. 13. - Presidential Faculty and Graduate Teaching Assistant Awards for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching
Packets due to Dean’s Office by Feb. 13. - Commerce Bank and Kemper Foundation Undergraduate Outstanding Teaching Awards
Packets due to Dean’s Office by Feb. 13. - Big 12 Fellowship Program
Applications are due Feb. 15. - University Outstanding Scholar Award
Nominations are due March 1. - Faculty Development Awards and University Small Research Grants
Applications are due March 1. - Design, Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities (DASH) awards
Applications are due March 1.
For Students
- University Award for Distinguished Undergraduate in Research
Applications due Feb. 15 - Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Research Scholarship
Due March 1 for summer projects and May 1 for fall. - Arts and Sciences Travel Scholarships for graduate and undergraduate students
Apply at least one month prior to travel. - Scholar Development and Undergraduate Research funding
Multiple opportunities
Mentors needed for student professional development
Consider helping students transition from college to career by serving as a mentor in our Arts and Sciences Mentorship Program!
Professionals are paired with undergraduate students to provide insight and guidance on career preparation and help them develop a professional network. We invite faculty, staff and alumni from all professions to participate. There is great interest in biology, chemistry, data science, economics, graphic design, health and law/legal.
To participate, create a WildcatLink account and request membership in the ArtSci Mentorship Program. Once approved, you’ll receive emails via WildcatLink about orientation and next steps. Sign up by Sun., Feb. 8, to be onboarded before the program launches Tue., Feb. 17.
For more information, contact Paige Altwegg, paltwegg@k-state.edu.
Nominate Arts and Sciences students and alumni for Alumni Association awards
Graduating student award nominations are due March 9 for:
- Anderson Senior Awards for outstanding leadership, service, academics and inspiration
- Graduate Student Awards
- International Leadership Awards
- LGBTQ+ Leadership Awards
- Robinson Family Multicultural Leadership Awards
- Tony Jurich Community Commitment and Leadership Awards
Distinguished Young Alumni Award nominations are due April 20.
Employee Well-Being events
The faculty and staff well-being team provides initiatives, programs and opportunities for employees to prioritize their physical, emotional, social and financial health.
Several activities are being held in February and March, including:
Health and Well-Being Open Forum
Feb. 4| Noon-1 p.m.
Community Safety Talk—Love and Money
Feb. 12 | 11 a.m.-Noon
Mediterranean-Inspired Nutrition Demo
Feb. 13 | Noon-1 p.m.
Coffee, Community and Connections: K-State Perks and Resources Showcase
March 2 | 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Community Safety Talks – Fentanyl Awareness: What You Need to Know
March 4 | 10:30-11:30 a.m.