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K-State Today Student Edition

August 12, 2020

Celebrate your return to campus through Weeks of Welcome events

Submitted by Center for Student Involvement

Welcome home, Wildcats! 

The Center for Student Involvement is excited to have you back on campus and to celebrate, we're hosting a variety of events to welcome you! Visit the Weeks of Welcome website for more event info and catch us at our daily welcome booths at the K-State Student Union. 

Stay engaged and up-to-date on social media

  • Use the Weeks of Welcome filter on Snapchat
  • Tag your Weeks of Welcome posts with #KStateWOW
  • Follow @KStateCSI on Twitter for live updates and event notifications
  • Follow @kstate_csi on Instagram to stay connected throughout the week and year 

Explore Manhattan Scavenger Hunt — Aug. 10-30

Check out the many opportunities to explore nature, the arts and fun one-of-a-kind sites around Manhattan. Take a photo and tag it on social media with #exploreMHK and #KStateWOW to be entered to win a grand prize. 

New Student Convocation — Sunday, Aug. 16

Join K-State for a virtual celebration and welcome to first-year students as we introduce you to our campus community. 

Welcome Booths — Aug. 17-28

Make sure to stop by and grab your Welcome Home Wildcats bag stuffed with giveaways from local businesses and campus resources. You'll also get a chance to enter drawings for prize baskets and pick up free snacks and refreshments. 

Diversity and Multicultural Student Affairs Open House — Aug. 17-18

Whether you are brand new to campus or a returning student, stop by, engage and learn more about how to get connected to programs, resources and multicultural student organizations. 

Career Center Carry-Out — Wednesday, Aug. 19

Get acquainted with the K-State Career Center where you can meet your career advisor and activate your Handshake account to get a free T-shirt and enter to win textbooks. 

SafeRide Launch Party — Thursday, Aug. 20

Learn about our new free transportation service for K-State Students and sign the #Cats3D — Cats Don't Drink and Drive — pledge to get entered to win a free bike. 

Activities Carnival — Thursday, Aug. 20

Looking for ways to get involved at K-State? Interested in joining a student organization? Just want to explore what's out there? Join our virtual Activities Carnival to explore the hundreds of student organizations at K-State. 

Part-Time Opportunity Fair — Thursday, Aug. 20

Students can visit with campus and community employers via Handshake to learn about part-time opportunities. 

Get the Scoop on Lafene Health Center, Counseling Services and Cats' Cupboard — Monday, Aug. 24

Stop by this event for free ice cream, giveaways, and information on Lafene Health Center, Counseling Services and Cats' Cupboard. 

Find more information on the Weeks of Welcome website. Contact the Center for Student Involvement, studentinvolvement@k-state.edu, with any questions.