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Author: Marissa Vitols

Diversity Programming Committee Requests – Due March 6th

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Applications for Diversity Programming Committee funding will close at 5 p.m. March 6. The committee is currently reviewing requests for events that will happen between the first day of the fall semester and Oct. 31. The link to apply for funding can be found online.

The Diversity Programming Committee allocates funds to student organizations that are hosting large-scale events that are intended to dissuade prejudice and discrimination based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, geographic location, or age. Requests for DPC funding must be a minimum of $3,000 and the events must be hosted on K-State’s campus. Additionally, projects must be free and open to all K-State students.

Any questions about DPC funding can be directed to Nathan Bothwell, chair, at ndbothwell@k-state.edu.

Student Life Award Nominations are Open

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Faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to submit a nomination for at least one of the following awards:

 

Outstanding Staff Awards

Additional award criteria and nomination information can be found at: Outstanding Staff Awards

·The Outstanding Graduate Student Staff Member Award recognizes one full-time graduate student within the Division of Student Life who has had exemplary performance in their role.

·The Outstanding Unclassified New Professional Award recognizes one full-time professional within the Division of Student Life who has had exemplary performance in their role and who has been employed within the Division of Student Life for a minimum of 1 year but no more than 4 years.

·The Outstanding Unclassified Professional Award recognizes one full-time professional within the Division of Student Life who has had exemplary performance in their role and who has been employed within the Division of Student Life for a minimum of 5 years.

 

Putting Students First Awards

Additional award criteria and nomination information can be found at: Putting Students First Awards

·The Dr. Susan Ariola Bosco Putting Students First Award for Faculty recognizes one full-time faculty member who has had a major impact on student success at Kansas State University.

·The Dr. Susan Ariola Bosco Putting Students First Award for Division of Student Life Staff, recognizes one full-time staff member within the Division of Student Life who has had a major impact on student success at Kansas State University.

 

Nominations are due by Sunday, March 22, 2020. Questions regarding these awards should be directed to Sara Heiman, Student Life Staff Development and Engagement Committee Co-Chair at sjheiman@ksu.edu.

Spring 2020 International Week

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International Week is just about 1 month away!  One of our departmental student organizations, International Coordinating Council, works hard to coordinate an amazing week showcasing some of the diversity that exists on our campus.  I hope you all will consider sharing this publicity with other colleagues and students you interact with.  All of the events are family friendly and a great way to interact and learn about our international community.

Here is a little more information about the week.  The week will kick off with an international fashion show with clothing from around the world.  The international parade will be a parade of flags that will start at the ISC, then walk down Mid-Campus Drive, pass by Hale library,  stop at the Union for pics, then toward Engineering and then loop back around to the ISC.  Feel free to walk with us or cheer us and take pics along the route.  The international panel discussion is entitled “Optimizing your International Experience” with a panel of faculty, staff, and students sharing their thoughts on the topic.  The International Dance Lessons will include dance lessons from around the world, changing style each 20-30 minutes.  No dance experience is necessary.  The International Cultural Exhibition is a lovely showcase of cultures in the Union Courtyard where different students set up tables and share information about their cultures.  The final event is a talent show which will include songs, dance, musical performances, and other talent from all around the world.

 

Live Ideas Undergrad Journal – Essay Contest

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The Live Ideas Undergraduate Journal is hosting an essay contest that is currently accepting submissions. The top three submissions will receive monetary prizes — first place $200, second place $100 and third place $50 — and publication in the Live Ideas April edition. The submission deadline is March 15.

ALL ARE INVITED TO SUBMIT. Live Ideas is an interdisciplinary, peer-reviewed undergraduate journal that engages with all academic disciplines in an understandable, enjoyable format.

Read more about the contest or submit online. 

Live Ideas is the open-access, peer-reviewed undergraduate journal of K-State’s primary texts certificate program.

Student Organization Advisor Meeting – March 4th

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The Center for Student Involvement invites you to attend an Advisor Meeting on Wednesday, March 4th from Noon-1pm in the CSI Conference Room, Room 114 of the K-State Student Union. Feel free to come and go as needed based upon your schedule. At this meeting, we will share updates from K-State and the Center, including a review of the registration process for 2020-2021 happening in April, as well as discuss topics identified by attendees.

If you are unable to attend this meeting in person, please feel free to join us via Zoom (details below). Meeting notes will be made available on the Resources for Student Organizations portal in OrgCentral afterwards.

The agenda for this meeting is available in the Resources for Student Organizations portal in OrgCentral: Documents > Advisors > Advisor Meetings.

Pepsi Allocations

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Are you having an event and want to have Pepsi products there for your attendees? Submit a form on OrgCentral at least 3 weeks before your planned event! The requirements are:

  1. Must be a registered student organization in good standing with the University.
  2. All requests must be submitted 3 weeks before the event.
  3. The event must be held in Manhattan, Kansas.
  4. The event must be free and open to all K-State students.*
  5. Product is to be given away and NOT sold for any reason.
  6. The event must have a relatively large expected turnout of K-State students.*
  7. Free product is not to be used for private club meetings or conferences.
  8. A brief report should be submitted no later than two weeks after the event logging the number of students in attendance and the amount of the product used.
  9. Previous agreements with Pepsi and student groups can be accepted even if they do not comply with these guidelines.

*Exceptions may apply

Student Organization Registration Reminder

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Registration for student organizations is currently open and will close on February 29, 2020.

Student organizations currently registered through the Center for Student Involvement from 2019-2020 will remain in Active status until May 1, 2020. Organizations must complete all registration requirements by May 1, 2020 to remain in Active status as a registered student organization.

The timeline for student organization registration is as follows:

  • March 1, 2020 – Registration is closed. No student organizations will be able to register during the month of March, 2020.
  • April 1, 2020 – Registration will open for the 2020-2021 academic year.
  • May 1, 2020  – Organizations that have not completed all registration requirements by May 1, 2020 will go to “Inactive” status.

More information can be found on the CSI website.

Cats’ Cupboard Ambassador Program

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Cats’ Cupboard is excited to announce a new program to engage student activism. The Cats’ Cupboard Ambassador Program is looking for 20 K-State students, from a variety of majors and grade-levels, to provide dynamic presentations, outreach events, food drives, and educational opportunities to the campus community. Ambassadors will actively focus on bringing awareness to food insecurity and reducing stigma. 

More information can be found here: https://www.k-state.edu/today/announcement/?id=61688

Applications are open until March 16th.  Interviews will take place the week of April 6th.

 

Chimes Junior Honorary Applications are Open

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Chimes Junior Honor Society is now accepting applications for the 2020-2021 school year. Our threefold purpose is to promote scholarship, leadership and service. Members are chosen each spring semester on the basis of a 3.0 grade point average, class standing, and past contributions of service and leadership to their fellow students at Kansas State University.
 Applications are available at https://www.k-state.edu/chimes/, and are due at 11:59pm on March 8th, 2020. Apply today!

Spring Break Not Spring Broke by Powercat Financial

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Powercat Financial and WellCAT Ambassadors will host Spring Break Not Spring Broke from noon to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb 27, in the K-State Student Union courtyard.

The event will include interactive games and activities to help students learn healthy tips for their spring break vacation.

Food, fun and prizes will be provided. If you participate in the activities, you can step into the money vault.

KSU Spring Blood Drive from March 23rd – 26th

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KSU Spring Blood Drive – Chance for your organization to Win a $300 Visa Gift Card by partnering with the American Red Cross volunteering at the drive.  Contact Kristi Ingalls @ Kristi.Ingalls@redcross.org for more information.  Blood Drive is March 23 – 26.

We’re giving away a $300 VISA GIFT CARD to one host organization!!

How it works:

Your organization hosts 1 of the drives.

  • You recruit volunteers from your organization to ensure the drive runs smoothly.
  • You recruit donors to give at the drive you’re hosting.

The organization with FULL COVERAGE of volunteers the day of the drive AND – who comes in at the HIGHEST PERCENTAGE OF GOAL for the day you’re hosting – Wins a $300 Visa Gift Card!!

Your drive MUST come in at least 95% to goal.  But then it will just simply be the drive with the Highest Percentage to goal!!!

Drive Dates to Choose From:

Monday, March 23rd – Union
Tuesday, March 24th – Union
Tuesday, March 24th – Putnam Hall
Wednesday, March 25th – Union
Wednesday, March 25th – Putnam Hall
Thursday, March 26th – Union
Thursday, March 26th – Putnam hall

Fundraising Workshop on March 3rd

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Have you ever wanted to do a fundraising project for your student organization, but didn’t know where to start? Do you feel like you’re missing out on the secret to fundraising success? This 45-minute workshop will provide you with tips, tricks, and lessons learned by K-State student organizations experienced in fundraising.

This event will be happening Tuesday, March 3rd, from 3:30 PM to 4:15 PM in the Center for Student Involvement conference room – room 114, K-State Student Union.

RSVP on OrgCentral!

Engaging Your Membership Workshop Tomorrow

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If you struggle with participation from your membership, can’t seem to motivate people, or just want everyone to feel a deeper sense of purpose within your organization, this 45-minute workshop is for you! Here you will learn where to focus your efforts and strategies to help engage members in your organization.

This workshop will be held Thursday, February 20th, from 4:15 PM to 5:00 PM in the Center for Student Involvement conference room – room 114, K-State Student Union.

RSVP on OrgCentral!

Student Organization Registration Update

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Registration for student organizations is currently open and will close on February 29, 2020.

Student organizations currently registered through the Center for Student Involvement from 2019-2020 will remain in Active status until May 1, 2020. Organizations must complete all registration requirements by May 1, 2020 to remain in Active status as a registered student organization.

The timeline for student organization registration is as follows:

  • March 1, 2020 – Registration is closed. No student organizations will be able to register during the month of March, 2020.
  • April 1, 2020 – Registration will open for the 2020-2021 academic year.
  • May 1, 2020  – Organizations that have not completed all registration requirements by May 1, 2020 will go to “Inactive” status.

More information can be found on the CSI website.

SGA Funding Deadlines for Travel and On-Campus Requests

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Any funding requests for your organization’s planned events, happening between April 1st, 2020, and September 30th, 2020, will need to be submitted by February 28th, 2020 at 11:00 AM.

Travel Funding Request form:
https://k-state.campuslabs.com/engage/submitter/form/start/346568

On-Campus Funding Request form:
https://k-state.campuslabs.com/engage/submitter/form/start/343673