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Arts and Sciences Student Newsletter

Important dates

Mon., Aug. 21: First day of classes for fall semester

Sun., Aug. 27: Last day to ADD a course without instructor permission

Fri., Sept. 1: Instructors May Drop Students for Non-Attendance

Mon., Sept. 4: Labor Day, no classes

Mon., Sept. 11: Last Day for 100% Refund (16-week classes only); Last Day to ADD Course(s) with Instructor Permission

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Greetings from the ArtSci Deans’ Office!

Dr. Chris CulbertsonDear ArtSci Students,

As usual, the semester whizzed by, and now it’s almost time for finals and commencement!

We had a great time with many of you this semester, celebrating diversity at the Student Diversity Summit, hearing your thoughts at multiple Lunches with the Deans, and witnessing your many talents as you showcased your scholarly work and creative activities.

We look forward to celebrating our graduates at the graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremonies May 12 and 13, and to seeing the rest of you back in the summer or fall!

On behalf of all of the ArtSci deans, good luck on your finals and have a great summer!

Chris Culbertson
Interim Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences
Professor of Chemistry

Spring 2023 ArtSci Commencement

K-State grad cap decorated with Powercat

Congratulations to our graduating seniors and graduate students! The Spring 2023 Undergraduate Commencement ceremony for the College of Arts and Sciences is at 8:30 a.m. Sat., May 13, at Bramlage Coliseum. Graduate Student Commencement is at 1 p.m. Fri., May 12, at Bramlage Coliseum.

Please note:

  • Student tassels should be on the right and honor cords should be pinned to the left shoulder.
  • No personal items on floor, including purses, cameras, etc.
  • Wear comfortable shoes.
  • Don’t forget your printed Grad Pass.
  • Undergraduate students should arrive at 7:30 a.m. in regalia to line up with their department.
  • More information is in the Day-of-Celebration Guide.

For more details about Commencement, including parking and schedule, visit K-State’s Graduation website.

ArtSci Student Awardees in Spring 2023

In addition to the many student awards given out by our departments this semester, the College of Arts and Sciences also provided the following awards.

Douglas K. Benson Award – $1,000

Samantha Weber smilingSamantha Weber, senior in Spanish, psychology and integrated health studies with a minor in biology, received the Doug Benson Award, which fosters and rewards student contributions to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.

“Everyone has their own unique ancestry, personal culture and idiolect, and this must be recognized and respected in order to foster an environment that promotes true self-expression,” Weber said.

Read more

Undergraduate Research Awards

Currently being decided. Watch K-State Today and ArtSci social media.

Undergraduate Research Awards support semester-long, faculty-mentored research experiences.

Looking back

The ArtSci family had great fun and impact this semester! Watch for more celebrations, student presentations and showcases, listening sessions, volunteer opportunities and other ways to get involved and make new connections next year!

Deans and students at Grad Student Appreciation Pizza Party
Lunch with the Deans – March 28 – Graduate Students
Deans and students pose
Lunch with the Deans – April 11 – Graduating Seniors
ArtSci Ambassador Prabhleen Kaur
ArtSci Student Ambassadors supported many college activities! Here, Prabhleen Kaur, freshman in chemistry and biochemistry, helps at the ArtSci Browsing Fair during K-State Open House April 1.
Taylor Witt presenting to students in audience
Student Diversity Summit – April 14 – Taylor Witt, senior in mass communications, presented “How Socioeconomic Status Affects Me at K-State” during the Student Diversity Summit April 14.
Dean Kimathi Choma poses with students who presented at Student Diversity Summit 2023
Student Diversity Summit – April 14 – Assistant Dean Kimathi Choma and summit coordinator Joseph Pondillo, junior in political science and ArtSci Ambassador, with the presenters. Taylor Witt, senior in mass communications, presented “How Socioeconomic Status Affects Me at K-State.” Katie Star, K-State alumna, former president of the Sexuality and Gender Alliance and former vice president of ArtSci Ambassadors, presented “Let’s Talk Allyship.” Nikela Reed, junior in theatre, presented on being neurodivergent in higher education. Ibrahim Ciftci, freshman in biochemistry and vice president of the Muslim Student Association, presented on navigating through different cultures.

Looking ahead

Important Dates:

Last day of Spring Semester classes – Fri., May 5

Graduation Application deadline – Fri., May 5

Spring Final Exams – Mon.-Fri., May 8-12

Graduate Student Commencement – Fri., May 12

ArtSci Undergraduate Commencement – Sat., May 13 – 8:30 (arrive 7:30)

Spring 2023 Final Grades available in KSIS – May 17

May Intersession begins – May 15

Summer Semester – May 22-Aug. 11

Fall Semester begins – Aug. 21

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This Student Newsletter is distributed to all current ArtSci students via email. For information, email marcia@k-state.edu.

Visit the College of Arts and Sciences website.

K-State Proud – ArtSci Day

2015 K-State Proud Logo

K-State Proud is coming to our college! Come visit the K-State Proud table in Eisenhower Hall on Thursday, February 11 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Stop by to donate to receive this year’s K-State Proud shirt and help reach the goal of raising one MILLION dollars to help fellow K-State students! Then wear your shirt to the Sunflower Showdown games on February 13 and 20!

K-State Proud is a student-led, nationally recognized fundraising campaign for K-State. Guided by the leadership of Student Foundation, the campaign encourages students to show their K-State pride through philanthropy. All student campaign donations establish Student Opportunity Awards for fellow K-State students. In the first nine years of the campaign, students have established a culture of philanthropy by raising more than $930,000 for their peers who are struggling financially.