State of Our University
Join us for the 2025 State of Our University
A celebration of the bold ideas fueling K-State’s investment in our people — and how they’re helping advance our mission to become the next-generation land-grant university.
- September 5, 2025
- 2:30 p.m.
- McCain Auditorium
Reception to follow immediately after presentation in McCain Auditorium lobby.
What can I bring?
We are excited to welcome you to the State of Our University this year. We expect a large crowd in attendance and look forward to an exciting event. Due to this increased attendance, bringing bags and other specific items to the event is prohibited. Please refer to the list of prohibited items.
Prohibited items – Please do not bring:
- Bags, including clutches and purses larger than 8.5”x5.5” of any kind, are not permitted.
- This includes backpacks, totes, diaper bags, belt bags and camera bags.
- Banners, posters, signs or flags (of any size, with or without poles).
- Outside food, beverages, bottles or coolers.
- Noisemakers, air horns or laser pointers.
- Professional cameras with large lenses or tripods.
- Pets or animals (service animals welcome).
What you can bring:
- Bags 8.5”x5.5” or smaller.
- Small items required for medical needs.
- Your purple pride and Wildcat spirit!