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K-State Today Student Edition

November 12, 2018

Students and organizations celebrated at Leadership Appreciation Reception

Submitted by Kyler Langvardt

K-State student organizations and members were given awards for the ways they have given back to the community and campus at the 2018 Leadership Appreciation Reception, hosted Nov. 8 at the Berney Family Welcome Center.

The event was co-sponsored by Blue Key Honorary and the Center for Student Involvement. More than 100 students and advisors joined together to connect and hear a message from K-State Director of Bands Frank Tracz. Kelli Farris, executive director of the Center for Student Involvement, presented the following awards.

  • Cross Cultural Event of the Year: International Block Party, hosted by the International Coordinating Council.
  • Collaborative Event of the Year: Growing Our Mindset: Why Diversity Matters in Agriculture, hosted by MANRRS, College of Ag Ambassadors, College of Ag Student Council.
  • Event of the Year: Kerala Flood Fund Raiser, hosted by the Society for the Promotion of Indian Classical Music And Culture Amongst Youth.
  • Student Organization Advisor of the Year: Jeff Smith of the K-State Rotaract Club.
  • Independent Student Organization Student Member of the Year: Olivia Madderom of the Fraternity and Sorority Life Panhellenic Council.
  • Dependent Student Organization Student Member of the Year: Tiffany Bowers of the Libraries Student Ambassadors.

For photos of the event, contact Miranda Moore at mirandamoore24@k-state.edu