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Arts & Sciences Faculty & Staff Newsletter

UPCOMING EVENTS AND IMPORTANT DATES

Commencement Walkthrough

Thu., Dec. 7 | 3-5 p.m. (probably done around 4 p.m.)
Bramlage Coliseum
Everyone participating in the ceremony is encouraged to attend.

Faculty Meeting (note later start time)

Thu., Dec. 7 | 4-5 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 Commencement Walkthrough.

ArtSci Drop-By: Holiday Party

Graphic showing info about ArtSci Drop-By Holiday EditionThu., Dec. 7 | 5:15-7 p.m.
Union Station by JP’s

All Arts & Sciences staff and faculty are invited to this casual, come-and-go holiday party! Festive appetizers and non-alcoholic beverages, including spiced cider, will be provided by the Dean’s Office. Other drinks and cider-spikers can be purchased at JP’s bar.

This party has really filled up! If you are planning to attend and haven’t told us, please tell us as soon as possible. If you no longer plan to attend, it would be helpful for us to know that as well. Thanks!

RSVP using this link

 

Arts and Sciences Commencement

photo of grad cap decorated w/ powercatSat., Dec. 9 | 8:30-10 a.m.
Bramlage Coliseum 

 

 

 

 

 

10th Annual Civil Rights Teach-In

"Save the Date" graphic about the 10th Annual Civil Rights Teach-In Jan. 24, 2024Wed., Jan. 24 | 2:30-5 p.m.
Leadership Studies Town Hall

K-State Martin Luther King, Jr., Observance Week

Come see presentations that spark powerful discussions regarding teaching and research as it pertains to current social issues and the legacy of activism at K-State and beyond.

Please encourage your students to attend.

 

 

Important university dates

Dec. 8 – Fall 2023 Application for Graduation Closes
Dec. 8-9 – Manhattan Campus Commencements
Dec. 11-15 – Final Exams
Dec. 12 – Deadline to Return I-NR Grades
Dec. 19 – Fall 2023 Grades Due by 5 p.m. (4pm if grading in CANVAS)
Dec. 25-29 – Winter Break: Reduced University Activity—Campus Closed
Dec. 26 – First Day of January Intersession
Jan. 1 – University Holiday: New Year’s Day—Campus Closed
Jan. 12 – Last Day of January Intersession
Jan. 15 – Martin Luther King Jr Day Observed—Campus Closed
Jan. 16 – First Day of Spring 2024 Classes

View full 2023-2024 Academic Calendar (pdf)

 

University Award nominations due February 1

The Office of the Provost offers the following awards for which nominations are due Feb. 1, which may sneak up on you after winter break. Please consider nominating colleagues for these important awards. Instructions are on the provost’s Awards and Honors page.

  • Presidential Award for Outstanding Department Head 
  • Presidential Faculty Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching 
  • Presidential Graduate Teaching Assistant Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching