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Arts and Sciences Faculty/Staff Newsletter

A LOOK BACK AT OPEN HOUSE

All-University Open Housephoto of lots of people browsing department exhibits at the college's academic expo in the Unioncourtyard

Our deep thanks to everyone who helped show off the college at K-State Open House on April 12! From the Arts and Sciences Expo in the Union to activities in your buildings, we appreciate all the work you did to demonstrate to thousands of community members and prospective students how great K-State and your programs are! Open House is becoming more and more valuable for recruiting!

Visitor statistics (from Office of Recruitment and Admissions):

  • Overall registrations: 1,656 (registration is not required)
  • Select Saturday tour attendees: 434 students and guests
  • For Sophomores Only recruiting event: 140 registered students
  • Over 100,000 impressions on social media April 11-14
  • Over 150 submissions for giveaways via social media
  • Union door traffic: 7,385 (all door-opens)
  • ATA Bus ridership: 271 total passengers, up from 49 in 2024

photo of visitor and volunteers at statistics department table at Open House Photo of visitor at environmental science table at Open House photo of student volunteers drawing at art department table at Open House photo of visitor and volunteers at chemistry table at Open House photo of geology student volunteer costumed like he's riding a dinosaur at Open House photo of people browsing the college expo at Open House photo of Band volunteers at Open House