Student Diversity Summit
Arts and Sciences Student Ambassadors, led by diversity co-chair Joseph Pondillo, hosted the Student Diversity Summit on April 12. It featured three students who presented personal stories to give insight into the lived experiences of K-State’s diverse student body, highlighting their challenges and triumphs.
The presenters were (pictured above, left to right):
- Alondra Alvarez, freshman in political science
- Max Barbe, freshman in geographic information science and technology
- Renae Sturgeon, sophomore in English.
The annual Student Diversity Summit offers an enlightening experience and opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations about diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, and shows how diversity has evolved and can thrive within the community.
Mock Interviews with Alumni
Juniors and seniors got to practice job application and interviewing skills at mock interviews with Arts and Sciences alumni on April 18! Students submitted a job ad, resumé and 1-page cover letter, and then attended a mock interview with two ArtSci alums who gave feedback to improve the students’ skills.
It was also a great opportunity for students to grow their alumni network and for alums to stay connected to K-State and interact with current students!
Pictured here are Sue Williams, MD, a member of our Alumni Advisory Council, and Ryan Pope, junior in biology.
Hot Times: Hot Times: Imagining a Sustainable Future for the Heartland
We had a great time co-hosting ‘Hot Times: Imagining a Sustainable Future for the Heartland’ with Kansas Water Institute, Students for Environmental Action and film producer Dave Kendall on April 22, Earth Day! It featured a screening of Kendall’s latest documentary, “Hot Times in the Heartland,” and a panel discussion by K-State experts featured in the film: John Blair, university distinguished professor of biology and director of the Konza Prairie Biological Station; Chuck Rice, university distinguished professor of agronomy; Logan Thompson, assistant professor in animal science and industry; and Chip Redmond, director of Kansas Mesonet.
