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Arts and Sciences Student Newsletter

UPCOMING EVENTS AND IMPORTANT DATES

Mock Interviews with Arts and Sciences Alumni
  • Fri., April 5 | 1:30 and 2:45 p.m. | Zoom (materials due 5 p.m. April 3)
  • Fri., April 12 | 4 and 5:15 p.m. | Zoom (materials due 5 p.m. April 10)
  • Thu., April 18 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | 8 slots, in-person (materials due 5 p.m. April 12)

Juniors and seniors are invited to practice job application and interviewing skills at mock interviews with Arts and Sciences Alumni Council members! Students will submit in advance a job ad, resumé and 1-page cover letter and then select a mock interview time slot. Students will receive robust feedback from the alums to improve their skills and expand their alumni network.

Interview slots are limited; please register using this sign-up sheet by Thu., April 4, for the April 5 slots and by Wed., April 10, for the April 12 and 18 slots. You’ll need to send your materials to artsci@ksu.edu by these dates to allow alumni panelists to individualize the process. Upon registering, you’ll be told next steps.

For questions, contact our Center for Student Success and Engagement at artsci@ksu.edu or 785-532-6904.

 

K-State Open House
photo of glassblower and flame
Scientific Glassblower Jim Hodgson, in the chemistry department, gives demonstration at Open House

Sat., April 6 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

The College of Arts & Sciences Expo will be in the Union Courtyard, and other fun activities will take place all around campus, including glassblowing, fine arts exhibitions, a critter fair, a physics demo that might cause sparks to fly, a broadcast studio tour, and more! Learn more.

 

Hot Times: Imagining a Sustainable Future for the Heartland

Mon., April 22, Earth Day
4:30 reception
5:30 film screening and panel discussion
K-State Student Union, Forum Hall and Courtyard

Co-sponsored by Students for Environmental Action, College of Arts and Sciences, and Kansas Water Institute

Dave Kendall, Prairie Hollow Productions, will show parts of his latest documentary, “Hot Times in the Heartland,” about the local impact on and response to climate change in Kansas. The film, which will air on multiple PBS stations, features four K-State experts who will give a panel discussion after the screening: John Blair, biology; Chuck Rice, agronomy; Logan Thompson, animal science & industry; and Chip Redmond, Kansas Mesonet. Read more.

 

Provost Lecture Series featuring Coffman Chair Lisa Tatonetti

“Treaties, Teaching, and First-Gen Land Grant Responsibilities” 

Photo of Dr. Lisa TatonettiTue., April 23 | 3:30-5 p.m.
204/205 Multicultural Center
and Livestream

Lisa Tatonetti is a professor of English and K-State’s 2023-2024 Coffman Chair for University Distinguished Teaching Scholars. Learn more.

 

 

First-Generation Graduation Celebration

graphic with info about first-gen graduation celebrationFri., May 10 | 7 p.m.
Forum Hall, Union

Are you a first-generation college student graduating from K-State this semester or summer? You and your supporters are invited to a special celebration honoring your achievement! Students in attendance will receive a green cord to wear during Commencement and will be recognized in a slideshow during the ceremony. Register at bit.ly/FGGrad.

 

Arts & Sciences Commencement

photo of people wearing purple caps and gowns and holding a Powercat flagSat., May 11 | 8:30 a.m.
Bramlage Coliseum

Congrats to all our graduating students! The Spring 2024 College of Arts and Sciences undergraduate commencement ceremony will be at 8:30 a.m. Sat., May 11, at Bramlage Coliseum. Graduate Student Commencement is at 1 p.m. Fri., May 10, at Bramlage Coliseum.

Graduating seniors, please:

  • Wear purple regalia.
  • Arrive by 7:30 a.m. to line up with your department.
  • Park in the west lot.
  • Remember to bring your printed Grad Pass!
  • Place tassels on the right and pin honor cords on the left shoulder.
  • Do not bring personal items that you can’t wear under your gown, including purses, cameras, etc.
  • Wear comfortable shoes; you’ll be standing a long time and using stairs.

For more details about Commencement, including parking and schedule, visit K-State’s Graduation website and Day-of-Celebration Guide.

 

Important academic dates

April 5 – Applications for Residency Reclassification for Tuition and Fees may begin to be submitted for Summer 2024 Semester
April 12 – Summer 2024 Early Enrollment Ends – Open Registration Begins

May 3 – Spring 2024 Application for Graduation Closes
May 3 – Last Day of Classes (Grade rosters created at 5 p.m. in KSIS)
May 4 – Salina Commencement
May 6-10 Final Examinations
May 7 – Deadline to Return I-NR Grades
May 7 – Summer 2024 Tuition & Fee Assessment/Bills Available in KSIS
May 10-11 – Manhattan Commencement
May 13 – First Day of May Intersession (Late Enrollment Fee Assessed)

Full Academic Calendar

OPPORTUNITIES AND RESOURCES

Apply for a $1,000 Arts and Sciences research award!

Set yourself apart with a mentored research experience! Undergraduate students enrolled full-time in any College of Arts and Sciences major are invited to apply for $1,000 research awards to conduct projects with faculty mentors. The deadline for fall is May 1.

 

Re-enrollment Scholarship Drawing!

purple dollar signHave you met with your advisor to get your flag lifted? Enrolled in courses during your enrollment window? Full-time, degree-seeking Arts and Sciences students enrolled in at least 12 fall-semester credit hours by 11:59 p.m. April 10 will be entered into a drawing for a $500 scholarship for fall 2024 tuition!

Four student winners meeting these criteria will be drawn on April 12:

  • Enrolled in Arts and Sciences degree-seeking program for fall 2024
  • Enrolled in at least 12 credit hours
  • In good academic standing.

 

ArtSci Enrollment Help Days

April 3 & 10 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | 318 Calvin Hall

Dean’s Office advisors will be available to help you enroll in classes for summer or fall. Please note, these are not advising sessions. You must already have your flag lifted and your classes planned with an advisor.

graphic showing info about Arts and Sciences Enrollment Help Days

 

CONGRATS TO THESE ACADEMIC ADVISORS!

photo collage of sarah buchanan and chloe wallaceCongratulations to Arts and Sciences advisors Sarah Buchanan, pictured left, and Chloe Wallace on receiving Charlie Awards from the K-State Advisor Forum! The peer nominated award recognizes outstanding academic advisors for their hard work and dedication. It celebrates those who creatively engage in their work, have a positive impact on students, and demonstrate leadership.

Sarah Buchanan is the academic advisor for the psychological sciences department. Read more.

Chloe Wallace is the academic advisor and program administrator for the environmental science program. Read more.

A LOOK BACK… LUNCH WITH THE DEANS

Photo of Dean Chris Culbertson and students sitting at tableWe enjoyed having students visit for Lunch with the Deans March 27! Dean Culbertson shared information about resources and future plans as well as about his life as a college student and father of four adult children. The students got to ask questions and enjoy free pizza and purple lemonade!

Keep an eye out for more social activities from the college. In April, we’re celebrating Arts and Sciences graduate students with a pizza party, and in May, we’ll host a graduation celebration with Willie the Wildcat!

UPCOMING EVENTS AND IMPORTANT DATES

K-State Social Media Week

Graphic about K-State Social Media Week March 4-8, 2024March 4-8
Multiple locations and Zoom

This weeklong event, organized by the A.Q. Miller School of Media and Communication and Division of Academic Success and Student Affairs, brings together students, educators and industry professionals to provide insights and opportunities for maximizing the power of social media.

All are welcome! Visit the Content Creation and Influencer Fair at 10 a.m.-2 p.m. March 6. View the events.

 

Grad Expo

purple & white graphic showing words "grad expo"

Thu., March 7 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 
Union Courtyard
Presented by K-State Alumni Association 

Get everything you need to prepare for graduation and the commencement ceremony, plus great giveaways!

Learn more.

 

 

 

Lunch with the Deans

a graphic showing hands holding pieces of pizza and details about the Lunch with the Deans event March 27, 2024

Wed., March 27 | noon-1 p.m.
301 Calvin Hall

College of Arts and Sciences students are invited to have Lunch with the Deans! This is a great opportunity to meet the dean and associate and assistant deans of the college, learn about resources, ask questions and get free pizza.

Reservations are requested by noon Thu., March 21. RSVP Form

 

 

Grad Student Appreciation Pizza Party

Tue., April 2 | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Union Station by JP’s, Harvest Section

We will celebrate our Arts & Sciences Graduate Students during the university’s Graduate Student Appreciation Week, April 1-5, with a free pizza party! One lucky ArtSci grad student in attendance will win a $500 prize for academic or conference expenses!

Watch for more information coming soon!

 

K-State Open House

Sat., April 6 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

College of Arts & Sciences Expo | Union Courtyard

Other fun activities will take place all around campus, including glass-blowing, fine arts exhibitions, a critter fair, a physics demo that might cause sparks to fly, a broadcast studio tour, a cancer research lab tour, and more!
Learn more.

 

Save the Date! — Hot Times: Imagining a Sustainable Future for the Heartland
collage of photos from the documentary, Hot Times in the Heartland

Mon., April 22, Earth Day
4:30 reception
5:30 film screening
6:30 panel discussion
K-State Student Union
Forum Hall and Courtyard

Co-sponsored by Students for Environmental Action and Kansas Water Institute

Dave Kendall, Prairie Hollow Productions, will show parts of his latest documentary, “Hot Times in the Heartland,” about the local impact on and response to climate change in Kansas. The film, which will air on multiple PBS stations, features four K-State experts who will give a panel discussion after the screening: John Blair, biology; Chuck Rice, agronomy; Logan Thompson, animal science & industry; and Chip Redmond, Kansas Mesonet.

 

Important academic dates

March 10-17 – Spring Break!

March 18 – Summer and Fall 2024 Early Enrollment Begins 

April 1 – Last Day to Withdraw from a regular session course – ‘W’ grade(s) reflected on official transcript 

Full Academic Calendar

 

K-State Scholarship Network priority date for current students is March 15.

OPPORTUNITIES AND RESOURCES

Benson Award Applications due March 15

The College of Arts and Sciences Diversity CommitteePhoto of the late Doug Benson invites applications for the Professor Douglas K. Benson Award recognizing contributions to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging on campus. This student award provides $500-1,000 and honors the late Dr. Doug Benson for his tireless advocacy surrounding diversity issues at K-State and beyond. The submission deadline is Fri., March 15.

 

Register to present at the Undergraduate Research Symposium

All undergraduate students who have conducted research are welcome to apply to present at the campuswide Undergraduate Research Symposium from 4-6 p.m. Thu., April 11, in the K-State Student Union Grand Ballroom. Register by noon Fri., March 22! Learn more.

 

FAFSA Workshop

March 6 | 2-3:30
Hale Library, second floor

Want assistance filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Assistance? Attend this workshop with the Office of Student Financial Assistance! Learn more.

IMPORTANT DATES AND DEADLINES

Important academic dates

Feb. 9 – A/Pass/Fail Option Request Deadline
Feb. 12 – Census: 20th Day Deadline to change program/plan for Spring 2024
Feb. 12 – Last Day for 50% Refund (16-week classes only)
Feb. 14 – Deadline to Apply for Residency Reclassification for Spring 2024 

Feb. 20 – Last Day to Drop Classes – no ‘W’ grade(s) (16-week classes only)
Feb. 26 – College of Arts & Sciences
Graduation Application Deadline for inclusion in Commencement Program

March 10-17 – Spring Break!

Full Academic Calendar

K-State FAFSA priority date is March 1.

K-State Scholarship Network priority date for current students is March 15.

Planning to graduate this spring or summer?

It’s time to fill out your graduation application! Apply through your KSIS account by Feb. 26 to ensure your name is in the Commencement program. You may hear about other dates, but Feb. 26 is when the Arts and Sciences Dean’s Office needs your application to review and approve it in time for the university deadline.

Even if you don’t plan to attend Commencement, the application is required to graduate. Stay up-to-date by checking the K-State graduation site frequently. 

This is an exciting time! Contact the ArtSci Center for Student Success and Engagement if you have any questions, 107 Calvin Hall, artsci@k-state.edu.

UPCOMING EVENTS – DIVERSITY, CAREER-READINESS, WELLNESS

Celebrate Black History Month!

Check out all the fun and informative events to celebrate Black History Month, and follow the Black Student Union on Instagram @ksubsu for updates!
graphic showing calendar of Black History Month events for Feb 2024

 

‘Career Chat’ about NSF funding and grant-writing with biology’s Dr. Dinah Davison

Feb. 27 | 10-11 a.m. | 215 Fairchild Hall

graphic with info about Career Chat and photo of Dinah DavisonDr. Davison, a postdoc in Dr. Brad Olson’s lab in the Division of Biology, will talk about her career path and NSF funding opportunities and offer grant-writing tips for graduate students at this Career Chat sponsored by KAWSE.

Learn more.

 

 

 

 

‘Career Chat’ about networking in a culturally diverse context

Feb. 22 | 10-11 a.m. | 215 Fairchild Hall

Dr. Ana Julia Paula Carcedo will discuss her career path, the intersections of her identities as an international female scholar, and tips for networking in culturally diverse contexts. Learn more.

 

Inclusive physical and mental wellness events

February 13-15 is IDEAll Week (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Availability for All) at the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance. All events are free!

graphic showing IDEAll wellness events Feb 13 & 14, 2024

 

Public Lecture: “Midwestern Asian Americans, Racialized Visibility, and Internalized Racism”

graphic about English department's Cultural Studies lecture Feb. 23Fri., Feb. 23 | 3:30-4:30
Leadership Studies Building Town Hall or Zoom: http://tinyurl.com/trieukstate

Professor Monica M. Trieu, Purdue University, will present “Midwestern Asian Americans, Racialized Visibility, and Internalized Racism” as part of the English department’s Cultural Studies Symposium. Dr. Trieu will explore how the Midwest, like the rest of the United States, is a historically racialized space that reflects Asian American narratives of discrimination, racism, and internalized racism.

 

OPPORTUNITIES AND RESOURCES

Arts and Sciences student research awards

purple dollar signUndergraduate students enrolled full-time in any major in the College of Arts and Sciences are invited to apply for $1,000 research awards to conduct projects with faculty members in the college. Applications are due March 1. Learn more from the Student Research and Creative Inquiry Opportunities page.

 

Mark Chapman Scholars Program to support summer projects

The Mark Chapman Scholars Program helps promising Arts and Sciences students fund meaningful summer projects early in their undergraduate careers and offers support for the following academic year. Five awards of $5,000 are given each year—$3,000 to fund a summer activity and $1,000 per semester in the following academic year. Applications are due March 1.

 

Benson Award for students committed to diversityPhoto of the late Doug Benson

The College of Arts and Sciences Diversity Committee invites applications for the Professor Douglas K. Benson Award. This student award provides $500-1,000 and honors the late Dr. Doug Benson for his tireless advocacy surrounding diversity issues at K-State and beyond. The submission deadline is Fri., March 15.

 

Employer Pitch Nights with K-State Career Center

Graphic about Employer Pitch Night for Ag & Natural Resources career pathwaysK-State’s Career Center hosts Employer Pitch Nights for various career pathways. These Zoom events, from 5:30-7:00 p.m., feature up to 10 employers each. Employers quickly “pitch” their organization’s jobs and internships and then breakout sessions allow students and employers to network, address questions and discuss skills employers look for.

Here are tips to help you get the most out of these events.

Watch for these Upcoming Employer Pitch Nights!

SPOTLIGHT

History professor involved in PBS documentary airing Feb. 20

image from PBS website about "Fly with Me" documentary

Phil Tiemeyer, associate professor of history and author of award-winning book Plane Queer: Labor, Sexuality, and AIDS in the History of Male Flight Attendants, was interviewed and served as historical advisor for the PBS documentary, “Fly with Me,” airing at 8 p.m. (CST) Feb. 20 on PBS.

“Fly with me” tells the story of the pioneering women who became flight attendants at a time when single women couldn’t order a drink, eat alone in a restaurant, own a credit card or get a birth control prescription. The job offered unheard-of opportunities for travel and independence. These women were on the frontlines of the battle for gender equality in the workplace.

“[Flight attendants were] being marketed, basically, as a Barbie doll, and yet doing more and more complex work,” Tiemeyer said. “There’s a fundamental incompatibility between these two things.”

Watch PBS’s “Fly with Me” trailer.

 

Modern languages and political science alumna recognized

Photo of Jill Applegate, K-State alumna

 

Modern languages and political science graduate Jill Applegate ’16 is one of two 2024 Distinguished Young Alumni named by the K-State Alumni Association. Applegate is currently a Skadden Fellow at the Neighborhood Defender Service. After studying at K-State, she earned a juris doctor from the University of Texas at Austin.

Of the things she learned at K-State, she had this to say:

“I even had the privilege of learning about migration from immigrant farm workers themselves while working as a research assistant for Alisa Garni in the sociology department, which was an invaluable opportunity to put names and faces to what I was learning in the classroom.”

Read her full interview with the Alumni Association.

 

Spanish professor recognized for promoting diversity

Photo of Dr. Maria DePaoli receiving AwardMaria Teresa DePaoli, professor of Spanish, has received the university’s Commerce Bank Presidential Faculty/Staff Award for Distinguished Services to Historically Under-Represented Students.

Her nominator said, “She includes service-learning experiences so that students have hands-on intercultural/bilingual interactions and opportunities to serve their communities while they learn. These service-learning activities not only benefit students by working and learning directly from historically underrepresented groups but also benefit non-profit organizations.”

See announcement from the Division of Student Belonging and Inclusion.