Career Readiness Opportunities
Social Work Career Day event
Thu., Nov. 9 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
The social work program, in the department of sociology, anthropology and social work, will host a Social Work Career Day, where you can network with social service agencies and learn about career options. Lunch will be provided. Advance registration is required.
English Alumni Connections event
Fri., Nov. 10 | 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Zoom
A panel of English alums will talk about their paths to careers in publishing, librarianship, grant writing, law and academic coaching. This event is open to all students including non-English majors. For more information, email english@ksu.edu.
Alumni dish on getting career-ready and being a professional!
We hosted an Alumni Career Panel and Networking event Oct. 26. Four recent Arts and Sciences alums with impressive careers talked about their college-to-career journeys and gave advice for current students and recent grads. Watch our Facebook Live video.
International Education Resources
Celebrate K-State International Education Week Nov. 8-17
Take advantage of K-State International Education Week, Nov. 8-17, to become more internationally and interculturally aware and learn about K-State’s many Education Abroad opportunities. Several activities are planned to inform the K-State community about international initiatives that make our campus a rich and diverse global arena. K-State joins the U.S. Departments of State and Education in celebrating this week to promote programs that prepare future leaders for a global and inclusive environment.
See what an Education Abroad group trip can be like
Michael Wesch, professor of anthropology, took a group of students to Vietnam last spring. Although short, the trip allowed them to immerse themselves in the Cao Dai religion. Watch Dr. Wesch’s video on YouTube.
Learn about faculty-led group trips and other education abroad programs.
Get funding to host a diversity lecture
The college’s Diversity Committee invites applications for the Arts and Sciences Diversity Lecture Series Grant, due Nov. 15. Awards are typically $500-1,000.
First-year students: Join Wildcat Dialogues Nov. 8
All first-year students are encouraged to participate in Wildcat Dialogues, an intercultural learning and leadership event. Plan to attend at 7-9 p.m. Wed., Nov. 8, and help create a community of belonging for all. Reserve your spot by Sun., Nov. 5.
Mental health and other support
With final exams coming up in one month, it’s natural to feel stressed out. Know the resources that are available to all students, including you, and don’t be afraid to seek assistance. (Please note: some office names may have recently changed.)
