Thomas County region

Thomas County community visit

K-State visited Thomas County on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. The visit included a day of activities to engage with, listen to and learn from Kansans in Colby and the Thomas County region. Read more about the regional community visit initiative.

Access photos from the Thomas County visit.

Highlighted events

All community members in the region were invited to our two major events on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. See the full schedule below.

Community open forum

8:30-9:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Garvey Education Room, Prairie Museum of Art & History
1905 S. Franklin Ave., Colby


Everyone is invited to attend this community event, where President Richard Linton and K-State students will host a dialogue about university and community connections and the student experience. A focus will be on the future of enhancing the successful partnerships and positive relationships with and between communities in the Thomas County region.

Calling all 'Cats

6-7:15 p.m., Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Registration starts at 5:45 p.m.; program starts at 6 p.m.
Colby Event Center
1200 S. Franklin Ave., Colby


Interested in becoming a Wildcat? Don't make the world wait. We invite all interested students and their families to attend this evening event. Hear from current students and mix and mingle with experts. Learn about how you can have lasting experiences while you earn a K-State degree on your way to a great job.

Full list of events on May 10, 2023

The Thomas County visit included additional activities with community leaders, organizations and partners. There were community conversations, events to highlight university partnerships and K-State Research and Extension relationships, and recruitment activities.

Thomas County regional community visit events

Community open forum
8:30-9:30 a.m.
Garvey Education Room, Prairie Museum of Art & History
1905 S. Franklin Ave., Colby

Everyone is invited to attend this community event, where President Richard Linton and K-State students will host a dialogue about university and community connections and the student experience. A focus will be on the future of enhancing the successful partnerships and positive relationships with and between communities in the Thomas County region.

Serving rural schools
10:30-11:30 a.m.
Colby

Join K-State and area school system leaders to discuss the need for quality teachers, creative hiring successes and opportunities. Participate in a conversation exploring existing and future resources and partnerships to support rural education.

Advancing Kansas communities and businesses
2-3:30 p.m.
Oscar's
845 Main St., Hoxie

Take part in a facilitated conversation about the newly launched K-State 105 initiative, which is a business and community advancement initiative that works with partners across the state. The Innovation Center in northwest Kansas is an early partner in this initiative. Learn more and participate in the discussion with the Innovation Center, NetWork Kansas, K-State Research and Extension, and local business and community leaders.

Calling all 'Cats
Registration starts at 5:45 p.m.; program runs from 6-7:15 p.m.
Colby Event Center
1200 S. Franklin Ave., Colby

Interested in becoming a Wildcat? Don’t make the world wait. We invite all interested students and their families to attend this evening event. Hear from current students and mix and mingle with experts. Learn about how you can have lasting experiences while you earn a K-State degree on your way to a great job.

Image at the top of the page provided by Colby Convention and Visitors Bureau.