UPCOMING EVENTS AND IMPORTANT DATES

Health Professions Networking Night
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Sept. 9 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Union Ballroom
Cosponsored by College of Health and Human Sciences

Learn about and build relationships with a variety of health-related employers. Health Networking Night is for anyone thinking about a career in a health-related field like family or specialized medicine, physical therapy, emergency medical services, elder care, hospital administration and public health.

 

Arts and Sciences Discovery Expo
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Wed., Sept. 10 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Union Courtyard

Considering changing majors or adding a major, minor or certificate? Curious about applied learning opportunities? Visit the Discovery Expo to chat with any of our 20 academic departments about what they have to offer. You could even win a prize or scholarship!

 

Cuenta Cuentos/Tell Tales: Bilingual Storytime for kids

colorful graphic with event titleSept. 13, Oct. 11, Nov. 15, Dec. 13 | 2-2:30 p.m.
Manhattan Public Library Auditorium
Sponsored by the Modern Languages Department and community partners

Take your little loved ones to hear a story from Latinx authors and illustrators and do a fun craft or activity. Ages 5+ encouraged.

 

Education Abroad Fair

photos of students abroad and info about eventTue., Sept. 16 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Student Union Courtyard

 

Helping Professions Networking Night

graphic with info about eventSept. 30 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Union Ballroom
Cosponsored by College of Health and Human Sciences

Helping Professions Networking Night offers students the opportunity to meet with employers in social services, mental health, community engagement, youth and family support, and social justice and criminal justice.

 

Journey to Leadership for graduate students

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Tue., Sept. 16 | 10:30 a.m.-noon
Regnier Forum, Regnier Hall
Sponsored by the Graduate School

Graduate students are invited to attend this panel discussion featuring K-State administrative leaders, including President Linton, for a candid conversation about how leaders are forged. Registration is requested.

 

Math lecture: “Dynamical Lie algebras and Quantum Computing”

Bojko Bakalov headshotSept. 16 | 2:30 p.m. | 102 Cardwell Hall

Presented by Bojko Bakalov, professor of mathematics, North Carolina State University

Sponsored by K-State’s Department of Mathematics Surowski Memorial Lecture series

The talk will be accessible to mathematics and physics students; no prior knowledge of quantum computing is assumed.

 

History department’s Eisenhower Lecture in War and Peace

Paul KennedyEisenhower on Omaha Beach…Or the Many Components to the Allied Victory

By Paul Kennedy, Professor of History, Yale University

Thu., Oct. 9 | 7 p.m.
K-State Alumni Center

Preceded by a reception at 6 p.m.
Please RSVP by Sept. 20.

The history department biennially invites internationally acclaimed historians to present on an issue of war and peace in their field for the Eisenhower Lecture series.

 

Important Dates

  • Sept. 15: Last Day for 100% Refund (16-week classes)
  • Sept. 19: A/Pass/Fail Grading Option Request Deadline
  • Sept. 22: Last Day for 50% Refund (16-week classes)
  • Sept. 29: Last Day to drop class without “W” on transcript (16-week classes)
  • Oct. 1: Graduation application must be submitted to KSIS to be included in commencement program
  • Oct. 17: Wildcat Pause Day (no classes)
  • Oct. 27: Spring 2025 Enrollment Begins
  • Oct. 31: Last Day to drop class with “W” on transcript (16-week classes)

Tip: Students can find the drop deadlines for all classes, including non-standard classes, by clicking on the calendar icon next to each class in their KSIS Student Center Academics area.

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