Lunch with the Deans: New Students
Tue., Sept. 10 | 12-1 p.m.
301 Calvin Hall
RSVP Required
This event is full. We’ll host more Lunches with the Deans Oct. 8, Nov. 5 and next semester! Oct. 8 will be for undergraduate researchers and Nov. 5 will be for first-generation college students. Watch your inboxes for invitations and newsletters, and our social media @KStateArtSci!
Health Networking Night
Tue., Sept. 10 | 5:30-7 p.m.
Student Union Ballroom
Meet health profession employers at Health Networking Night, co-sponsored by the College of Health and Human Sciences! Check it out if you’re thinking about a career in physical therapy, medicine, EMS, public health, fitness or any other health-related field.
Education Abroad Expo
Thu., Sept. 12 | 11:30 a.m-1:30 p.m.
Hale Library, Room 181
Learn about study abroad opportunities in the College of Arts and Sciences and throughout the university. Talk to faculty members who lead short programs. Find out about scholarships, the Passport Center and more! Treats provided.
Helping Professions Networking Night
Tue., Oct. 8 | 5:30-7 p.m.
Student Union Ballroom
Are you considering a career in social services, mental health, community engagement, youth programs, social or criminal justice, family advocacy or a similar field? Come build relationships with helping profession employers in the area!
Lunch with the Deans: Undergraduate Researchers
Tue., Oct. 8 | Noon-1 p.m.
301 Calvin Hall
More info coming soon!
Special events around the college
Campus Creek Clean-Up
Sun., Sept. 8 | 2:30-4 p.m.
International Student Center
Help clean up Campus Creek with Environmental Science students and members of Students for Environmental Action!
K-State Cancer Research Week: Data Blitz and Science on Tap
Cancer Data Blitz
Tue., Sept. 10 | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Student Union Courtyard
At this high-energy event hosted by legendary local emcee Dave Lewis, student and faculty researchers will use only two minutes and two slides to present their research. Graduate students will present research posters as well. Sponsored by K-State’s Johnson Cancer Research Center.
Science on Tap: The Science Behind the Cure
Wed., Sept. 11 | 7 p.m.
Manhattan Brewing Company, 406 Poyntz Ave
Learn about cancer research from K-State scientists while enjoying local brews. Sponsored by Sunset Zoo and Manhattan Brewing Co.
K-State Radio Centennial Celebration
Fri., Sept. 13 | 10-11 a.m.
Radio Towers near Calvin Hall
The university will commemorate a century of “bringing the college to the people and the people to the college.”
Peterson Public Lecture featuring MIT astrophysicist
Mon., Sept. 23
4:30 p.m.
103 Cardwell Hall
Sponsor: Physics Department
“Gravitational Waves: A New Window to the Universe”
Nergis Mavalvala, dean of the School of Science and professor of astrophysics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Refreshments will be served at 4 p.m. in 119 Cardwell Hall.
Election Candidate Debates and Town Hall
State House Candidate Debate
Sept. 25 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Student Union Courtyard
Meet Rep. Sydney Carlin
Oct. 2 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Student Union Wildcat Chamber
State Senate Candidate Debate
Oct. 9 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Student Union Courtyard
The KSU Young Democrats, Department of Political Science, Institute for Civic Discourse and Democracy (ICDD), and Riley County Republican Party have partnered to bring debates and a town hall to campus. Students will have the opportunity to engage with local candidates for state legislature and learn how to vote.
Events will be streamed on ICDD’s YouTube channel.
K-State Theatre presents “Philoctetes”
Sept. 26-28 | 7:30 p.m.
Sept. 29 | 2:30 p.m.
Chapman Theatre, Nichols Hall
For nine long years, the Trojan War has been raging. The Greeks, desperate for victory and longing to return home, are informed by an oracle that defeating Troy is possible only through the return of Philoctetes, a skilled warrior, and his magical bow and arrow from exile.
From the Ashes: Printmaking, Preservation and Renewal conference
Wed.-Sun., Oct. 2-6
Various locations around campus and Manhattan
This Mid America Print Council Conference, sponsored by the art department, will explore the relationship between printmakers and the natural environment. The public is welcome.
AI and the Future Symposium: Trust AI?
Tue.-Thu., Oct. 15-17
Various campus locations and Manhattan Public Library
This free event features a variety of panels, lightning talks and workshops to help the K-State and Manhattan communities learn about artificial intelligence. It’s sponsored by the modern languages department, Hale Library and more.
Flint Hills Military History Symposium: War and Technology 2024
Fri.-Sun, Oct. 18-20
Locations in Manhattan and Fort Riley
The history department is partnering with Fort Riley Museums to present this symposium that bridges the gap between classroom and battlefield.