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2014 K-State Open House occurs on Saturday, April 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Manhattan campus and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Olathe and Salina campuses. Open House is a K-State tradition that invites visitors to learn more about K-State.

The College of Business Administration will feature several activities during Open House. Business Ambassadors will lead Calvin Hall tours, business clubs and organizations will staff tables with information on their group, and future Wildcats can enjoy free popcorn, a bounce house and coloring. Be sure to stop by and ask us about our new business building, opening in 2016.

Future students can register here for special receptions designed for high school students. The K-State Student Union features different programs and activities, including K-State colleges and programs with more information on degree options.

Check out the full events schedule here. We hope to see you and your students at K-State Open House on Saturday, April 5!

“Every student can succeed if we surround them with the right people; faculty, staff, peers, and mentors.”

CBA Dean Ali Malekzadeh knows how to enhance the student learning experience. He brings a wide range of previous success in program development and a clear vision for business student success.

Perseverance. That’s the word that describes the life and career of Ali Malekzadeh, Edgerley Family Dean of the College of Business Administration. In his personal and professional endeavors he has worked hard and has been committed to reaching his goals.

He was the captain of his high school’s basketball team, a varsity goalie at the University of Denver; he is a fourth level black belt in Tae Kwon Do. Every day he runs five miles and lifts weights to stay in shape.

“At the gym you see people who go to the gym to lose weight; they last for a couple of weeks. The ones who go for years, they are the ones who are in great shape,” said Malekzadeh. His perseverance in sports is just one aspect of his perseverance in life. “I go until I drop.”

For the College of Business Administration, where Malekzadeh introduces himself as Ali to students and donors alike, he has a clear vision. He wants every student to succeed. He wants more world-class faculty, more staff, more alumni involvement, the best curriculum, effective and efficient operations, as well as an executive mentor for every student. So far, he has gained the commitment of more than 100 alumni and friends to become K-State Business Executive Mentors.

“He is very personable, and has real passion for us,” said Alyssa Adamany, a sophomore in accounting who works in the office of student services. “He once sat down with me to talk about my plans and future career. He is a great addition to the college; we are very lucky to have him.”

Read the rest of Dean Ali’s story here.

October 25, 2013 marks the start of a new era for the K-State College of Business Administration. With the ceremonial groundbreaking, we will start the countdown on our brand new $50 million business building!

The new building is projected to be completed by Summer 2016. Class of 2014 graduating high school seniors should look forward to starting their Junior year studying business at K-State in the new building. The new facility will feature nearly three times the space of our current building (Calvin Hall), a coffee shop, enough classrooms for all business courses, numerous study rooms, and several high-tech computer labs.

Learn more about the new building and start the countdown to completion on Friday, October 25, 2013!