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Arts and Sciences Student Newsletter

EVENTS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES

The Race Card Project

graphic with info about the Race Card Project presentationWed., Oct. 11 | 2-3 p.m.
181 Hale Library
Presented by Tara Coleman, associate professor and programming services coordinator, K-State Libraries

Explore a different conversation about race with a six-word sentence.

 

 

 

 

 

Lunch with the Deans: Military, Veterans, Dependents

graphic about Oct 18 Lunch with the Deans: Military editionWed., Oct. 18 | noon-1 p.m.
301 Calvin Hall

Arts & Sciences military, veterans and military-affiliated students are invited to have lunch with the deans of the college. This is a great opportunity to ask the deans questions, learn about resources to help you during your time at K-State, and get free lunch!

Representatives from the USO, Office of Veteran Affairs and Miltary Student Services will be present.

Reserve your spot.

 

 

Helping Professions Networking Night

graphic with info about Helping Professions Networking Night Oct. 19, 2023

Thu., Oct. 19 | 5:30-7 p.m.
Bluemont Room, Union

Build professional relationships with a variety of employers throughout the area. This event is for anyone thinking about a career in a range of fields, including social services, social work, mental health, community engagement, youth organizations, social justice organizations, criminal justice system, family advocacy.

Learn more, including which employers are slated to attend.

Cosponsored by College of Health and Human Sciences

 

Alumni Career Panel and Networking Event

graphic with info about Arts and Sciences Alumni Career PanelThu., Oct. 26 | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Muir Conf. Room, Union (2nd Fl.)

Four dynamic Arts and Sciences alumni who have built exceptional careers will discuss their experiences in environmental, sustainability, humanities, nonprofit and government work. Hear how they developed their careers, how their college experiences helped, and advice for entering the job market. Attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions and network.

Matt Casey ’08 (economics)
K-State’s Executive Director of Government Relations

Logan Stacer ’18 (communication studies)
Founder and Executive Artistic Director of Heartland Arts KC

Lisette Corbeille ’16 (psychology and women’s studies)
Daytime Crisis Therapist, Pawnee Crisis Stabilization Center, Manh.

Trevor Starks ’13 (fisheries, wildlife, and conservation biology)
Coordinator for New Species Recovery Program with Kansas Dept. of Wildlife and Parks.

 

Lunch with the Deans: First-Generation Students

lunch with the deans graphic for 11/6/23Mon., Nov. 6 | Noon-1 p.m.
301 Calvin Hall

First-generation students are invited to have lunch with the deans of the college. Come chat with the deans, ask questions, learn about resources, and get free lunch!

 

 

 

 

 

Take advantage of K-State’s Career Center!

Professional and Graduate School Fair
Wed., Oct. 11 | 2-4 p.m. | Union Courtyard
Prepare for your next step towards a graduate or professional degree. Get information about educational programs and opportunities from a variety of schools. Students and alumni are encouraged to attend, regardless of major or graduation year!

Wildlife and Natural Resources Career Meet-Up
Wed., Oct. 18 | 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. | Berney Family Welcome Center
K-State students can connect with employers and educational programs. Limited to no more than about 25 organizations so that networking feels casual and less pressured than a traditional career fair. See Handshake for more information.

 

Pre-professional advising events for pre-health, pre-law, pre-vet
  • Pop-up advising
    Oct. 18 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | outside Chalmers Hall
    Nov. 1 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Hale Library 1st Floor
  • Pre-Health Mock Interviews
    Nov. 2 | 5-8 p.m. | Berney Family Welcome Center

View the center’s events page for more info.

 

Homecoming Week Oct. 22-28

Willie Wildcat and K-State Cheerleaders walk in paradeHomecoming Philanthropy 5K | Sun., Oct. 22

Children’s Carnival | Wed., Oct. 25

Homecoming Parade | Fri., Oct. 27

Pep Rally | Fri., Oct. 27

Football game vs. Houston | Sat., Oct. 28

View more Homecoming activities

 

 

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