Tue., April 8
6-7:30 p.m.
Alumni Center, Tadtman Boardroom
Sponsored by the History Department’s Parrish Lecture Series
Sheyda Jahanbani, associate professor of history at the University of Kansas, will discuss former Broadway actor and World War II veteran Garry Davis, who renounced his U.S. citizenship in 1948, and a new project that uses Davis’s experience to explore the history of anti-nationalist politics in the aftermath of World War II.
Wed., April 9 | All day | Everywhere
Special Campus Event
10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Bosco Plaza at the Union
Enjoy free donuts, pizza and other food as well as K-State trivia competitions and other fun activities! Score big with giveaways galore and chances to win $250 for your favorite K-State cause!
Help spread the word! K-State Day of Giving is a one-day celebration when the entire K-State community shows their purple pride and cheers for all things K-State. Join the celebration by engaging with K-State social media and encouraging the Wildcats in your life to support their favorite programs and help them win bonus dollars and top spots on the leaderboard!
Sat., April 12 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Manhattan Campus
K-State’s annual carnival, which attracts thousands of attendees, features academic exhibits, entertainment, food and fun activities! The College of Arts and Sciences will host an academic expo in the Union Courtyard and our departments will host additional activities 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!
Tue., April 15 | 1-3 p.m. and 4-6 p.m.
K-State Student Union, Ballroom and Courtyard
Stop by this campus-wide symposium to hear from fellow students about the research they have been involved in!
Thu., April 17 | 6 p.m.
306 Calvin Hall
Sponsored by Institute for Military History
Dr. Cameron McCoy, U.S. Cyber Command, will give a lecture on his book, Contested Valor: African American Marines in the Age of Power, Protest, and Tokenism, as part of the history department’s Meet the Author Series. McCoy earned his doctorate at the University of Texas at Austin, served in the Marine Corps, and has taught at West Point, Brigham Young University, Idaho State University, and the U.S. Air Force Academy.
Fri., April 25
8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Hale Library
Sponsored by Modern Languages Department
Are you interested in second language learning or teaching (or education in general)? Get personal insights and industry updates on applied language teaching at this free symposium.
Graduate students and teaching professionals from a variety of language backgrounds will give presentations, and Dr. Sara Kearns from K-State Libraries will present, “Libraries and Teachers: Partners in Learning.” The keynote speech, “Applied Learning Beyond the Language Course: Student Engagement with Latine and Mayan Communities for Health Equity,” will be delivered by Dr. Rachel Showstack, of Wichita State University.
Sat., April 26 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Manhattan Public Library
K-State scientists and other science enthusiasts will offer fun, interactive science activities for all ages in Downtown Manhattan! Meet researchers and discover how we all use science every day. Topics range from Mars rovers and mighty microbes to the science behind historical events in Kansas.
Arts and Sciences Graduation Celebration
Tue., May 6 | Noon-1 p.m.
Location TBD
RSVP by 5 p.m. Fri., May 2
Graduating students, we invite you to celebrate your upcoming graduation with some of our deans and staff members! Take a walk down memory lane and enjoy waffles and brief remarks from Dean Culbertson. We are proud of you and hope you’ll join us in honoring your great accomplishment before you move on to your next phase!
Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Commencement
Sat., May 17
8:30 a.m.
Bramlage Coliseum
Congrats to all our graduating students! The Spring 2025 College of Arts and Sciences undergraduate commencement ceremony will be at 8:30 a.m. Sat., May 17, at Bramlage Coliseum. Graduate Student Commencement is at 1 p.m. Fri., May 16, at Bramlage Coliseum.
Undergraduate commencement participants, 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 11 – Applications for Residency Reclassification for Tuition and Fees may begin to be submitted for Summer 2025 Semester
- April 18 – Summer and Fall 2025 Early Enrollment Ends – Open Registration Begins
- May 6 – Summer 2025 Tuition & Fee Assessment/Bills Available in KSIS
- May 9 – Spring 2025 Application for Graduation Closes
- May 9 – Last Day of Classes (Grade rosters created at 5 p.m. in KSIS)
- May 10 – Salina Commencement
- May 12-16 – Final Examinations
- May 13 – Deadline to Return I-NR Grades
- May 16-17 – Manhattan Commencements
- May 19 – First Day of May Intersession (Late Enrollment Fee Assessed)
Full Academic Calendar
Dear Arts and Sciences Students,
