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Spring 2020 International Week

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

Powercat Financial has internship and student involvement opportunities

Are you looking for something rewarding that will SET YOU APART from other students in your field?  We have the answer! On-campus students may apply for either of the below opportunities with Powercat Financial.

Powercat Financial Student Advisory Board – Student Organization Membership

Apply for our Student Advisory Board if you are interested in helping guide and promote the development of K-State’s financial education center, Powercat Financial.   Applications are due March 1st and are available online at http://www.k-state.edu/powercatfinancial/about/opportunities.html

Powercat Financial is looking for a diverse selection of students from every facet of the K-State community to add depth and broader support their overall mission of increasing the financial education and wellness of K-State students.  If you want hands-on experience in unique areas such as event planning, marketing, public speaking, advertising, or personal financial education delivery this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for. The Student Advisory Board will hold meetings semi-monthly from August 2020 through May 2021 and hosts interactive financial events and markets the services of Powercat Financial.

Powercat Financial Peer Financial Counselor – Internship Opportunity

If you are a student studying in a financial program such as personal financial planning, business, finance, accounting, family & consumer science education, economics, or agricultural business/economics looking for an exciting on-campus internship, then apply online at  http://www.k-state.edu/powercatfinancial/about/opportunities.html by March 1st to become a Peer Financial Counselor for the 2020-2021 academic year.  This is a pre-professional service-learning internship where students provide individual financial counseling and financial presentations to fellow students after extensive training during the fall semester. This position requires approximately 4-8 hours of commitment a week.

Go to www.k-state.edu/powercatfinancial to learn more about Powercat Financial and these student involvement opportunities.  Call our Director Jodi Kaus at 532-2889 or e-mail powercatfinancial@k-state.edu with any additional questions. Or stop by our office in 302 Union on the third floor and we will be happy to show you around and answer your questions about either of these opportunities!

Soon-to-be-Seniors invited to apply for Blue Key Senior Honorary

Blue Key Senior Honorary is a prestigious group of about 13-17 campus leaders. The group stresses excellence in school, dedication to service, and continual leadership both on and off campus.  Members of Blue Key get opportunities to facilitate workshops, teach a Catalyst class, and be a mentor to freshmen in the Quest Freshman Honorary. Above all else, though, Blue Key members embark on a year full of personal development and leadership growth.

The online application can be accessed using the following link:

https://kstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0cCuIvuqXNWjQX3

Applicants must meet the minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and have completed at least 90 credit hours (senior status) as of Fall 2020 to be eligible.  Applications are due by Thursday, February 13th at 11:59pm. For more information on Blue Key, our website is: https://www.k-state.edu/bluekey/. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact me!

Thanks,

Jenna Goetzmann

Kansas State University | Agricultural Business | GFSL

goetzmannja@ksu.edu

Student Foundation currently accepting applications

Student Foundation currently is accepting applications for our 2020 class. Annually, Student Foundation members help execute a nationally recognized student fundraising campaign known as K-State Proud. The proceeds from this campaign benefit Student Opportunity Awards allocated to students who have exhausted all other forms of financial support. Other activities include hosting alumni and donors on campus, which allows our members to develop professionally during their college careers. Our Fall project, Why I Give Week, celebrates the spirit of philanthropy on campus with different activities that involve students, donors, and faculty.

You can apply by clicking on the link below and applications are due January 31st at 11:59 pm! Please email mmstoa@ksu.edu with any questions.

https://www.ksufoundation.org/student-foundation/application-form.html

Facilitate a session at the Student Org Leadership Summit

The Center for Student Involvement is accepting session proposals from student organizations for the Student Org Leadership Summit, happening Saturday, February 15, 2020.

Concurrent sessions will be offered, which participants can self-select the sessions they wish to attend. Sessions will be hosted between 10:30am-2:45pm on the day of the event and will be scheduled for 45-minutes each.

Organizations are encouraged to submit proposals covering topics they think would be most beneficial to students, especially student organization members and leaders.

Proposals are due by 11:45pm on Saturday, December 21, 2019.

Click here to access the Leadership Summit Session Proposal form.

Volunteer with HandsOn K-State for Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service

HandsOn K-State is recruiting volunteers for our annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. This is our largest event of the year with nearly 100 volunteers serving at 10+ sites across the Manhattan community.

The event is on Saturday, January 25th from 8:45AM – 12:00PM. Volunteers will meet at the Leadership Studies building to check-in, eat, and gather for a short program honoring MLK’s legacy. Then, volunteers will carpool to their service sites. We will be providing breakfast and a free t-shirt for volunteers!

Sign up using this link: bit.ly/MLK_2020 and be sure to specify your club/organization! We welcome groups of all sizes and we will place organization members at the same site. E-mail handson@ksu.edu with any questions or concerns.

HandsOn K-State

Lindsey Hamner and Cally Williams

Staley School of Leadership Studies

handson@ksu.edu | ksu.edu/handson

2019 Student Organization Recognition Award Recipients

The Center for Student Involvement recognized six award recipients at the Leadership Appreciation Reception, hosted by Blue Key Senior Honor Society, on Thursday, November 14th at the Berney Family Welcome Center. The annual student organization recognition awards honor individuals and organizations for their work over the past year.

The 2019 awardees are:

  • Benefit Concert, Cadence A Capella, Audacity A Capella, K-State Proud, On the Spot Improv – Outstanding Collaborative Event of the Year
  • Boys & Girls Club Gameday Experience, Silver Key Sophomore Honorary – Student Organization Event of the Year
  • David Auckly, Math Club – Advisor of the Year
  • Garba & Dandiya Night, Society for the Promotion of Indian Classical Music and Culture Amongst Youth, Union Program Council – Intercultural Event of the Year
  • Ty Caffrey, Esports Club at Kansas State University – Independent Student Organization Student Member of the Year
  • Zach Newman, Engineers Without Borders – Departmental Student Organization Student Member of the Year

Thank you to all who submitted nominations and thank you to our wonderful awardees for their outstanding work and support of student organizations at K-State.

RSVP to attend tonight’s Unthanksgiving

Social Justice Alliance invites you to attend “Unthanksgiving” today, Wednesday, November 20th from 5:30-7pm in the Kramer Meadowlark Room.

This event takes an intersectional approach to the problems that arise during Thanksgiving celebrations, most importantly the history surrounding the holiday and indigenous people and the problem of food insecurity.

Entry is one non-perishable food item that will be donated to the Cats’ Cupboard. 

Students/faculty/staff can RSVP here: https://k-state.campuslabs.com/engage/submitter/form/start/353939