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Arts and Sciences Faculty/Staff Newsletter

UPCOMING EVENTS, MEETINGS AND IMPORTANT DATES

College Faculty Meeting

Thu., Nov. 13 | 4-5 p.m. | 106 Kedzie

This is rescheduled from Nov. 6. All faculty and staff are welcome. Only faculty members eligible to vote in Faculty Senate elections may vote. The next meeting will be Dec. 4.

 

International Education Week Nov. 7-21

graphic that says international education week 2025 and has retro Willie and many national flagsNov. 7-21 

Become more internationally and interculturally aware and learn about K-State’s many Education Abroad opportunities. See what a rich, global arena our campus is and the many ways we prepare future leaders for a global and inclusive environment.

 

Professional and Graduate School Fair

2025 Kansas State Professional and Graduate School Fair | Hosted in K-State Student Union

Wed., Nov. 12 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | K-State Student Union

Get information about graduate and professional degree programs and opportunities at a variety of schools. Students and alumni from any major or graduation year are encouraged to attend.

 

Winter Dance Concert

colorfully dressed dancers on stage with black backdrop

Thu., Fri., Sat., Nov. 13, 14, 15 | 7:30-9 p.m.
Chapman Theatre, Nichols Hall

An annual showcase of K-State dance students performing works by faculty, student and guest choreographers in the Chapman Theatre in Nichols Hall, which offers an intimate setting with the audience on three sides of the stage.

 

Bilingual Spanish storytime for your little ones

splashy, colorful graphic that says Cuenta Cuentos Tell Tales Bilingual Storytime and has the logos of Manhattan Public Library and K-State Modern LanguagesSat., Nov. 15, Dec. 13 | 2-2:30 p.m.
Manhattan Public Library

The modern languages department and Manhattan Public Library present Cuenta Cuentos, a series of bilingual Spanish-English storytimes! It is suggested for ages 5 and up. More information is on the MPL calendar.

 

Arts and Sciences Holiday Party

decorativeWed., Dec. 3 | 4-6 p.m.
Union Station by JP’s, K-State Student Union

Mark your calendars for this collegewide faculty and staff social to celebrate the holidays and our community!

 

Commencement Ceremonies

  • Graduate School Commencement
    Fri., Dec. 12 | 1 p.m. | Bramlage Coliseum 
  • Undergraduate Commencement for Arts and Sciences, Education, and Architecture, Planning, and Design
    Sat., Dec. 13 | 8:30-11 a.m. | Bramlage Coliseum
    Graduates line up at 7:30 a.m.

 

View more events on the university event calendar

 

Important dates

  • Nov. 11 – Veterans Day (K-State is open and classes are in session.)
  • Nov. 23-30 – Thanksgiving Break: No Classes
  • Nov. 27-28 – Thanksgiving Holiday Observed | Campus Closed
  • Dec. 1 – Deadline to nominate/apply for college teaching, advising and administrative support awards
  • Dec. 12 – Last Day of Classes
  • Dec. 12 – Graduate School Commencement
  • Dec. 13 – College of Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Commencement
  • Dec. 15-19 – Final Examinations
  • Dec. 16 – Deadline to Return I-NR Grade
    Dec. 22 – Grades Due by 5 p.m. (4 p.m. if grading in CANVAS)
  • Dec. 23 – Grades available in KSIS
  • Dec. 25-31 – Winter Break | Campus Closed

View full 2025-2026 Academic Calendar

 

Dec. 1 deadline for college award nominations

College of Arts and Sciences awards are available for outstanding faculty and staff members! Nominate a colleague or yourself for our Gaches, Stamey and Maggio Awards for teaching, advising and support staff by Dec. 1!