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Arts & Sciences Faculty & Staff Newsletter

UPCOMING EVENTS

College Meetings
Faculty Meeting

Thu., Nov. 9 | 3:30-5 p.m. | 004 King Hall

Department Heads Meeting

Thu., Dec. 7 | 8:30-10 a.m. | 206 Union

Commencement Walkthrough

Thu., Dec. 7 | 3-5 p.m. | Bramlage Coliseum
Faculty/staff helping with Commencement should attend. It may only last an hour or so.

Faculty Meeting (NOTE LATER START TIME)

Thu., Dec. 7 | 4 p.m. | 004 King Hall
Please note, this meeting has been moved to 4 p.m. instead of the usual 3:30 to allow for attending the university-set Commencement Walkthrough.

 

College Events
Coffee Collab: VoiceThread for Instructors

graphic with info about Coffee Collab Nov 7, 2023By Deborah Goins and Dr. Raelynne Hale
Tue., Nov. 7 | 10-11:30 a.m.
307 Hale Library

Reimagine your instructor presence while elevating student success and engagement with VoiceThread. This presentation and storytelling tool integrates with Canvas and transforms PowerPoint slides, videos, images, voice, text and drawings into interactive collaborations. Faculty are invited to participate in a pilot program this spring to test it out and consider group investment.

ArtSci Drop-By

Thu., Nov. 9 | 5:15-7 p.m. | Union Station by JP’s
All college staff and faculty are invited to this relaxing social event.

ArtSci Drop-By: Happy Holidays!

Thu., Dec. 7 | 5:15-7 p.m. | Union Station by JP’s
All college staff and faculty are invited to this come-and-go social event to celebrate the holiday season together in a relaxed atmosphere.

Arts and Sciences Commencement

Sat., Dec. 9 | 8:30-10 a.m. | Bramlage Coliseum
Support faculty/staff should arrive at 7:15, 8 or 8:15, depending on role.

 

Student Events – Please tell your students!
Career Readiness – Social Work Career Day event

Thu., Nov. 9 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
The social work program, in the department of sociology, anthropology and social work, will host a Social Work Career Day, where you can network with social service agencies and learn about career options. Lunch will be provided. Advance registration is required.

Career Readiness – English Alumni Connections event

Fri., Nov. 10 | 3:30-4:30 p.m. | Zoom

A panel of English alums will talk about their paths to careers in publishing, librarianship, grant writing, law and academic coaching. This event is open to all students including non-English majors. For more information, email english@ksu.edu.

CANCELED – Grad Brunch & Pics with Willie – CANCELED

Tue., Dec. 5 | noon-1 p.m. | 301 Calvin Hall
Free waffles and pics with Willie the Wildcat for Arts and Sciences students

 

Events around the college
Navajo code talkers of World War II presentation

graphic about Navajo Code Talkers of WWII presentation with old, black and white photo of soldiers posedBy Spintz Harrison, teaching associate professor of American ethnic studies
Wed., Nov. 8 | 6:30 p.m.
13 Leasure Hall

 

 

 

 

 

Winter Dance Concert 2023 – Shifting Landscapes

Image of dancer and text that says Winter Dance Concert 2023Thu., Nov. 9 | 7:30 p.m.
Fri., Nov. 10 | 7:30 p.m.
Sat., Nov. 11 | 2:30 p.m.
Chapman Theatre, Nichols Hall

Join K-State Dance for this annual show to keep your spirit warm! Featuring original choreography by K-State faculty and guest artists in jazz, modern and tap styles.

 

The Cure Starts with Us Power Luncheon

Sponsored by Johnson Cancer Research Center
Featuring presentations by K-State cancer researchers
Nov. 15 | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Holiday Inn at the Campus
Coco Bolos Buffet
$25/person | $300/8-person table

 

Plan an event for Week of Welcome in January

Departments and student organizations are encouraged to plan and host events for spring semester Week of Welcome, January 16-20. Show our new and returning students what a great place K-State is!