Kansas State University

Health Professions Networking Night

Sept. 9 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Union Ballroom
Cosponsored by College of Health and Human Sciences

Learn about and build professional relationships with a variety of health-related employers in this area. This event is for anyone thinking about a career in a health-related field like family or specialty medicine, physical therapy, emergency medical services, elder care, hospital administration and public health.

Arts and Sciences Discovery Expo

Wed., Sept. 10 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Union Courtyard
Questioning your major? Thinking about adding another major or a minor or certificate? Wondering about research and other applied learning opportunities in your or another department? At the Arts and Sciences Discovery Expo, you can chat with any of our departments about what they have to offer. You could even win a prize or scholarship!

Education Abroad Fair

Tue., Sept. 16 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Student Union Courtyard

Helping Professions Networking Night

Sept. 30 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Union Ballroom
Cosponsored by College of Health and Human Sciences

Health Professions Networking Night offers all students the opportunity to meet employers in social services, social work, mental health, community engagement, youth and family support, social justice and criminal justice.

Journey to Leadership event for graduate students

Tue., Sept. 16 | 10:30 a.m.-noon
Regnier Forum, Regnier Hall
Sponsored by the Graduate School

Graduate students are invited to attend this panel discussion featuring K-State administrative leaders, including President Linton, for a candid conversation about how leaders are forged. Registration is requested.

Math talk: “Dynamical Lie algebras and Quantum Computing”

Sept. 16 | 2:30 p.m. | 102 Cardwell Hall

Presented by Bojko Bakalov, professor of mathematics, North Carolina State University

Sponsored by the Department of Mathematics

Important Dates

• Sept. 15: Last Day for 100% Refund (16-week classes)
• Sept. 19: A/Pass/Fail Grading Option Request Deadline
• Sept. 22: Last Day for 50% Refund (16-week classes)
• Sept. 29: Last Day to drop class without “W” on transcript (16-week classes)
• Oct. 1: Graduation application must be submitted to KSIS to be included in commencement program
• Oct. 17: Wildcat Pause Day (no classes)
• Oct. 27: Spring 2025 Enrollment Begins
• Oct. 31: Last Day to drop class with “W” on transcript (16-week classes)

Tip: Students can find the drop deadlines for all classes, including non-standard classes, by clicking on the calendar icon next to each class in their KSIS Student Center Academics area.

View full 2025-2026 Academic Calendar

Funding for student research and travel

Undergraduate Research Awards – Due Nov. 1
Interested in doing research? Check out our Student Research Opportunities page for information on finding a faculty mentor, $1,000 research scholarships for semester-long projects, and travel scholarships to present research at conferences or conduct research off-campus.

Travel scholarships are offered year-round. We ask that you apply at least one month prior to your travel dates.

Cancer Research and Travel Awards – Due Oct. 6
During the fall semester, the Johnson Cancer Research Center offers research awards for undergraduate students involved in cancer research and travel awards for both undergraduate and graduate students. Applicaitons are due the first Monday in October. Graduate student awards open in the spring.

Free financial counseling with Powercat Financial

Trained students in financial planning or financial services offer counseling to fellow students on budgeting, saving, credit, student loan repayment and transitioning to work.

Refuel and Refocus Hours

Sept. 8 and 22 | Oct. 6 and 20 | Nov. 3 and 17 | Dec. 8
3-5 p.m. | 207 Hale Library
Sponsored by Academic and Career Engagement

Drop in to a focus hour to tackle a gnawing task with some motivation from Frist Lady Sally Linton, a certified life coach. Free food and tutors!

Submit a poster for K-State AI Symposium

Undergraduate and graduate students engaged in artificial intelligence research are invited to submit poster abstracts for the K-State AI Symposium Oct. 14-16. Submissions are welcome from all areas of AI, including but not limited to:

• Machine learning and deep learning.
• Natural language processing.
• Robotics and autonomous systems.
• AI ethics and fairness.
• AI for healthcare and biomedicine.
• AI for social good and sustainability.
• AI in gaming and entertainment.
• AI in cybersecurity and privacy.

‘Cats Connect

Connect with other K-Staters and help build community through conversation. ‘Cats Connect is a peer-to-peer facilitated program designed to help groups of 4-7 Wildcats—faculty, staff and students—meet and develop friendships outside their regular social circles. Groups meet one hour a week for five weeks.

Learn more and register for a session!

• Session 1: Weeks of Sept. 22–Oct. 27 (Register by Sept. 16.)
• Session 2: Week of Oct. 27–Dec. 8 (Register by Oct. 21.)

University guidance on free expression

As a higher education institution, where thousands of perspectives and viewpoints convene, we provide space for civil conversations and discourse to express and learn from each other.

Please see the university’s latest policies, guidance and resources related to free speech and expressive activity.

Planning to graduate this fall?

It’s time to fill out your graduation application! Apply through your KSIS account by Oct. 1 to ensure your name is in the Commencement program.

Even if you don’t plan to attend Commencement, the application is required to graduate. Stay up-to-date by checking the K-State graduation site frequently.

This is an exciting time! If you have any questions, contact the college’s Center for Student Success and Engagement, 107 Calvin Hall, artsci@ksu.edu.

Congratulations to our Summer and Fall 2025 research awardees!

Summer 2025

• Ayianna Bailey, medical microbiology and medical laboratory science; mentored by Vanessa Ante, biology
• Samuel, Gido, mathematics and computer science; mentored by Natalia Rojkovskaia, mathematics
• Robin Imbeau, history; mentored by Mary Kohn, Chapman Center for Rural Studies
• Brett McLeland, chemistry; mentored by Patricia Calvo, chemistry
• Aaliyah Nance, sociology and dance; mentored by Julie Pentz, dance
• Kendal Palmgren, human health biology; mentored by Michael Veeman, biology
• Allison Ricker, fisheries, wildlife, conservation, and environmental biology; mentored by Loretta Johnson, biology
• Destinee Shaffer, biochemistry-medical track; mentored by Julie Pentz, dance

Fall 2025

• Josie Anderson, music education; mentored by Ruth Gurgel, music
• Kieran Boeger, psychology and dance & the human experience; mentored by Kate Digby, dance
• Ibrahim Ciftci, medical biochemistry; mentored by Ryan Rafferty, chemistry
• Zach Davis, mathematics; mentored by Lizaveta Ihnatsyeva, mathematics
• Jillian DeVoe, psychology and gerontology; mentored by Shalene Allen, psychological sciences
• Brenden Draney, chemical engineering; mentored by Patricia Calvo, chemistry
• Emma Edwards, biochemistry and chemical science; mentored by Ryan Rafferty, chemistry
• Luke Hebert, mathematics and mechanical engineering; mentored by David Auckly, mathematics
• Payton Henderson, biology and integrated health studies; mentored by Katsura Asano, biology
• Marian Hernandez, psychology; mentored by Shalene Allen, psychological sciences
• Hera Hessenius, piano performance and biology; mentored by Slawomir Dobrzanski, music; and Tim Bolton, physics
• Wynnstan Hessenius, physics; mentored by mentored by Slawomir Dobrzanski, music; and Tim Bolton, physics
• Blake Hoelting, medical microbiology; mentored by Sonny Lee, biology
• Caden Massey, life science; mentored by Katsura Asano, biology
• Sarah Musser, kinesiology and dance & the human experience; mentored by Julie Pentz, dance
• Viv Nguyen, physics and mechanical engineering; mentored Dinh-Liem Nguyen, mathematics
• Carter Oliver, biology and gerontology; mentored by Heather Bailey, psychological sciences
• Mark Rack, psychology and social work; mentored by Natalie Barlett, psychological sciences
• Nalen Rangarajan, mathematics and computer science; mentored by Pietro Poggi-Corradini and Ngoc Huy Truong, mathematics
• Sara See, visual communication design; mentored by Julie Pentz, dance
• Saiph Sorell, fisheries, wildlife, conservation, and environmental biology; mentored by Keith Gido, biology
• Aspen Tallent, music education; mentored by Ruth Gurgel, music
• Ishika Thakur, chemical engineering; mentored by Patricia Calvo, chemistry
• Gracie Toman, psychology; mentored by Natalie Barlett, psychological sciences
• Aly Youngers, history and philosophy with minor in anthropology; mentored by Phil Tiemeyer, history

Congratulations to our Goldwater and Fulbright Scholars!

Erin Frenk, junior in chemistry and the MBA program, from Fredonia, Kan., has received a prestigious Barry Goldwater Scholarship! Erin is passionate about solving environmental problems and plans to earn a Ph.D. and lead research that improves water quality and other critical issues. Read more.

Kutina Cabrera, recent grad in psychology and French, received a Fulbright Award to do worker well-being research and pursue a master’s degree at Aix-Marseille University in France. Her ultimate goal is to improve the working conditions of vulnerable groups in the U.S. Read more.

Teaching excellence is a top priority of our college! Each year, we present several awards for exemplary teaching and honor the recipients at a celebration in the spring.

Abigail Langston, associate professor in geography and geospatial sciences, was recognized with a 2024 William L. Stamey Award for Undergraduate Teaching.

Her nominator, Chuck Martin, former geography department head, said:

“Dr. Langston’s dedication to experience-based, practical learning in her upper-level undergraduate courses, and her enthusiasm and real-life examples in lower-level courses, enrich the undergraduate experience of every student in her courses. She is a gifted teacher who dedicates hours to her students in the classroom, office, lab and field.”

A recent graduate student said:

“Dr. Langston made learning both engaging and immersive. Her passion for teaching truly comes to life in the field, where she allows students to engage deeply with hands-on science and research. [Dr. Langston’s mentorship] was pivotal in my development as a researcher. Her creativity in simplifying complex concepts and her commitment to nurturing students’ curiosity had a lasting impact on my academic journey.”

Langston teaches Intro to Physical Geography: Earth Systems Science, Spatial Analysis of Surface Water Hydrology, and Fluvial Geomorphology. She is also the department’s interim graduate program director.

The chemistry department had a barbecue in their new courtyard.

Air Force ROTC/Aerospace Studies hosted an orientation and scholarship ceremony for an unprecedented 38 new cadets.

Johnson Cancer Research Center staff and Cats for a Cure students gave away swag and treats outside the center and at UPC’s Activities Carnival.

English’s Writing Center and the Chapman Center for Rural Studies passed out donuts and info on internships and tutoring.