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2015–2016A GUIDE FOR PARENTS
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contents
| K-State GuideComprehensive advice and information for student success
6 | Welcome to K-State
7 | K-State 2025
8 | K-State First
10 | Week of Welcome
12 | Campus Safety
14 | Study Abroad
15 | Career & Employment Services
16 | Campus Map
19 | K-State Proud
20 | Student Involvement
21 | Greek Life
22 | On-Campus Housing
24 | Student Spirit
26 | K-State Traditions
28 | Parents & Family Association
30 | Helpful Contact Information
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Parents and guardians of the Wildcat Family,
It is with great excitement that we welcome you and your student(s) to Kansas State University. We are confident that your decision to join the K-State Family is the beginning of a relationship that will be infinitely beneficial for you and your family now and well into the future.
The K-State tradition is that of a well-rounded collegiate experience which builds on generations of success and includes very aggressive aspirations for the future. The decision to enroll as a K-State Wildcat is a commitment to join K-State’s 2025 Initiative — a drive to become a top 50 public research institution by the year 2025. Through academic excellence and exceptional career preparation, we are confident that the experience your son or daughter will embark on here at K-State will leverage them to achieve their greatest aspirations for the future.
Here at K-State we pride ourselves on a tradition of “putting students first.” With nine colleges, over 250 academic majors, 475 clubs and organizations, numerous student success programs, multiple social entertainment outlets, and nationally competitive Division I Varsity Athletics, K-State truly is a place for everyone.
This year, as Student Body President and Vice President, we are fortunate to represent one of our student organizations, the Student Governing
Association (SGA). Through engaging in the dialogue of important decisions being made across the university, SGA serves as the communication link between students and administrators. One of SGA’s most important decisions is the allocation of over 14 million dollars in student privilege fee dollars; dollars that are essential in our University’s efforts to provide a “home away from home” for your student through the support of campus entities such as the K-State Student Union, Lafene Health Center, Chester E. Peters Recreation Complex, campus entertainment funds, and much more.
As your student representatives, we will also be working to enhance the student experience through implementing software to assist with advising students in their academic program and class selection, advocating for the development of classroom materials alternative to a textbook in order to reduce the financial burden students pay for textbooks, and developing a program for students to quantify and give meaning to their extracurricular involvement in efforts to market themselves to future employers.
Once more, please accept our warm welcome and we look forward to the year ahead. Go Cats!
Andy HurtigStudent Body President
Joe TinkerStudent Body Vice President
Welcome To K-State
K-State 2025 is the university strategic plan that describes the goals K-State aspires to reach by 2025. K-State’s visionary goal is to become a Top 50 Public Research University by 2025. The university strategic plan is a culmination of an 18-month process that involved more than 500 students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends.
Eight key university metrics have been identified to benchmark and measure progress to becoming a Top 50 Public Research University.
Theme areas
• Research, Scholarly and Creative Activities, and Discovery
• Undergraduate Educational Experience• Graduate Scholarly Experience• Engagement, Extension, Outreach and
Service• Faculty and Staff• Facilities and Infrastructure• Athletics
Metrics
1. Total Research and Development Expenditures
2. Total Endowment3. Number of National Academy Members4. Number of Faculty Awards5. Number of Doctorates Awarded6. Freshman-to-Sophomore Retention
Ratio7. Six-Year Graduation Rate8. Percentage of Undergraduates Involved
in Formalized Research Experience While at K-State, your student will be a part of reaching our goals for K-State 2025. Your student will experience an improved classroom experience, improved facilities, and even more opportunities to get involved than are already available. Students at K-State are a part of the university history as we move to make the university a better place. These goals are the start of more great things that are going to come as students and alumni work together as a whole. To learn more about K-State 2025 visit www.k-state.edu/2025.
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At K-State, we want all students to feel like a member of the Wildcat family. K-State First, a program designed specifically for first-year students, is designed to help new students get involved and be successful here at K-State. K-State First programs include Connecting Across Topics (CAT) Communities, First-Year Seminars, the Guide to Personal Success (GPS) mentorship program, and the K-State Book Network. K-State First programs are a great way for new students to connect with others, engage with faculty, and learn within a community in the classroom and beyond. CAT CommunitiesStudents join a learning community made up of 22 students with similar interests. They enroll in two regular courses and
another one-hour course to discover course connections, maintain a learning community, and engage with their professors. They also work with a talented upperclass student called a Learning Assistant (LA), who will plan study sessions, lead field trips, and generally help the students succeed. Students can explore residential, non-residential, and study abroad CAT communities. Students in a Residential CAT Community will live in the same hall along with their residential learning assistant (RLA). This allows a group of like-minded students to not only take a group of classes together, but also to eat, sleep, study, and socialize near each other, too. First Year SeminarsThe First-Year Seminar program provides students with the chance to take small,
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exciting classes that are taught in a lively, interactive way. In addition to academic content, the classes include critical thinking and study skills to help students adjust to college classes. Students have the opportunity to ask questions, interact with the professor and the other students, and challenge themselves through personalized, hands-on attention. They also attend co-curricular events that will expand their knowledge outside of the classroom. All of the classes carry general education credit, and they meet the program of study requirements for most students and most majors. Guide to Personal Success (GPS)Students are connected with a K-State professional throughout your first year. Students who enroll in this program are matched with a K-State Guide based on their interests and/or academic discipline. All GPS participants have the opportunity
to connect on their own, or to attend monthly GPS sponsored events. The GPS program is a great way to network, build connections, and access campus resources. K-State Book NetworkThe motto of the K-State Book Network (KSBN) is “A campus on the same page.” It is designed to provide a common experience around a book to help first year students transition from high school to college, grow academically and socially, and share something with all other first year students. The 2015 KSBN book is “The Other Wes Moore” by Wes Moore. Previous books include “The Ghost Map” by Steven Johnson and “The Hunger Games” by Suzanne Collins. The book is incorporated into many class discussions, residence hall activities, and the university holds events inspired by the book throughout the year.
K-State First programs are designed to help first-year students feel at home and involved. For more information, check out www.k-state.edu/first.
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The Week of Welcome, held during the start of the fall semester, includes free food and activities designed to get all students, new and returning, involved and excited. We’re Glad You’re Here Day launches the week with experienced students stationed on campus to help new students navigate campus and answer questions. K-State Culture Day features performances from K-State multicultural organizations, as well as free food, information, and entertainment. Student Success Day is the Career and Employment Service Center’s welcome-
back event. The day features a BBQ, fashion show, and live performances. Involvement Day focuses on getting students involved and features an opportunity fair and activities carnival to help students learn about opportunities on campus. Friday Fun Day celebrates the first week of school with a block party and a movie. The Week of Welcome is intended to help students get involved, feel at home, and meet new people. Encourage your student to participate in the events to get on the fast track to making the most of their time at K-State.
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Campus Safety
K-State considers your student’s safety very important. K-State is one of the safest campuses in the Big 12, and has programs such as Wildcat Walk, SafeRide, a 24/7 police force, a campus-wide emergency notification system, smartphone safety app and campus emergency beacons. K-State also has services to help students feel their best physically and emotionally. Lafene Health Center and Counseling Services provide services ranging from general medical care to professional counseling. Wildcat WalkWhen students stay late at Hale Library or need to walk to their car at night, Wildcat Walk can provide students with an escort to make sure they arrive safely at their destination. SafeRideYour student can stay safe on the weekends by utilizing the SafeRide program. Free buses run designated routes from 11 p.m.–3 a.m. Thursday through Saturday. LiveSafe AppK-State has introduced LiveSafe, a new safety app for smartphones. LiveSafe enables smartphone users to anonymously send text, photo and video tips to campus police at the Manhattan and Salina campuses; have friends and
family monitor their walks using GPS; find campus safety procedures and resources; and more. LiveSafe is free and can be downloaded on any iPhone and Android-based device through iTunes or Google Play. The app is available to students, faculty, staff, campus visitors, parents and community members. Visit www.k-state.edu/safety. Police ForceThe campus police are available 24/7, 365 days a year. The department includes 23 commissioned officers and non-commissioned officers available to respond to emergencies. Campus Wide Emergency Notification SystemK-State’s emergency alert system broadcasts emergency signals to police officers in the case of an emergency. The alert system will also notify students through email and on the K-State website. Students can also sign up for text message alerts at www.k-state.edu/its/eid. Friends and family can also sign up to receive these alerts. Emergency BeaconsLocated around campus, emergency beacons are lit by bright, easy-to-see blue lights. Students can use these to summon campus police, who can be at the site within minutes. Campus Safety crime
statistics compiled annually by the K-State Office of Student Life show that K-State is among the safest universities in the Big 12. K-State is safe because faculty, students and staff approach campus safety as a shared responsibility. K-State offers a range of safety programs to help keep its family safe at all hours of the day. Lafene Health CenterStudents can see a Lafene health care provider free of charge when needed for general medical care. Lafene also has a pharmacy and can assist students in getting the necessary medication. Additional services such as x-rays or
medications are typically discounted below the rates of a traditional doctor’s office. Counseling ServicesLicensed clinical psychologists can help students deal with stress, relationship problems, substance abuse, eating disorders, sexual assault, and many other problems. Four individual counseling sessions are provided to students free of charge per fiscal year. Additional sessions run $15–$25 per session. Counseling Services also has resources for parents at k-state.edu/counseling/parents.
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Career & Employment ServicesCareer and Employment Services (CES) provides career advising, skill development, employment connections and resources to K-State students and alumni within one year of graduation. Whether seeking part-time employment, a summer job, an internship/co-op or a full-time career position, the center can help. Individual career advisors are available to assist students as they create a professional resume, develop effective interviewing skills and identify job search resources. CES hosts career fairs in both the fall and spring semesters, which brings a number of employers to campus to recruit K-State students for internships, part-time jobs, co-ops, or full time jobs. “My CES Account” is a free service for students to view more employment opportunities, make their resume visible
Studying abroad provides students with an opportunity to experience another culture, perhaps learn a new language, and expand their horizons. The Study Abroad office works individually with students to identify the best option, secure potential financial aid, and prepare to travel abroad.
Trips range from university-break exchanges lasting only a week or two, to an entire academic year. Some trips are faculty led, and most students travel and stay in proximity with other K-State or other American university students. The Study Abroad Office is staffed by students and professionals with travel abroad experience. Sophomore year is a common time for students to study abroad. Classes taken abroad will often transfer for K-State credit. Financial aid is available. Depending on the location and program, students
may pay K-State tuition in exchange for their education abroad. There are many options to fit every budget, and financial assistance is available.
Zach Bailey, junior in entrepreneurship said, “After traveling to Australia on my
own, I came back with a new outlook on how I want to spend
my time here at K-State and how I want to make the most
out of my opportunities.”
Studying abroad is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn about a new culture and expand personal views. K-State provides excellent assistance to help any student navigate the planning process, ensuring the entire experience is a positive one.
to employers, sign up for on-campus interviews and find employer contact information to enhance your student’s professional network. Our website, k-state.edu/ces, provides more information about upcoming career events, career workshops and links to career and employer research sites.
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K-State PROUD is a student-led philanthropy group dedicated to helping students stay at K-State despite financial setbacks and also awards scholarships to outstanding students. Dedicated to the motto “students helping students,” K-State PROUD has successfully completed eight annual campaigns and raised more than $833,000 to help students stay at K-State. All money raised by the campaign goes toward Student Opportunity Awards. These awards are allocated to students who demonstrate extreme financial need. Special consideration is given to students whose future at the university is in jeopardy and students who have exhausted all other financial aid resources. Students and faculty members are encouraged to nominate students in need, and students may nominate themselves
for the award. Applications are received on a year-round basis.
K-State PROUD’s annual campaign week each spring helps jumpstart donations and raise awareness throughout the university and community. During K-State PROUD Week, a donation of $20 or more earns the donor a K-State PROUD T-shirt. Other activities such as the K-State PROUD Basketball Game occur over the course of the academic year to raise awareness and celebrate the success of the campaign. As a freshman, your student can get involved in K-State PROUD by donating, volunteering, or serving on the advisory board. K-State PROUD is a unique, student-led philanthropy group designed to recognize outstanding K-State students and help students stay in the Wildcat family.
K-State Proud
1 V/W-12 K-State Alumni Center 60 O-17 West Hall (WH)
2 U/V-12 West Stadium* (WS) 61 O/P-18 Derby Dining Center (DF)
3 U/V-13 East Stadium* (ES) 62 O-18 Ford Hall* (FD)
4 V-14Information Booth/ Parking Garage (KPS)
63 N-18 Haymaker Hall (HY)
5 T/U-12 Ahearn Natatorium (AFH) 64 N-17 Moore Hall (MO)
6 T-12 Ahearn Field House* (AFH) 65 M-19Smurthwaite Leadership/Scholarship House*
7 T-12/13 Ahearn Gymnasium** (AFH) 66 K-18 Hoeflin Stone House (HST)
8 S-12 Durland Hall (DU) 67 L-17 Recycling Center*
9 R-12/13 Rathbone Hall 68 M-16 Weber Hall (WB)
10 R-12 Fiedler Hall 69 L/M-15 Call Hall (CL)
11 U-14K-State Student Union/Bosco Plaza (UN)
70 N-16 International Student Center (ISC)
12 U-14/15 Kedzie Hall (K) 71 N/O-14 Umberger Hall (UM)
13 V-14/15 Calvin Hall (C) 72 0-13 Dykstra Hall* (DY)
14 W-14/15 College Court Building* (CC) 73 N-13Physical Facilities Buildings/Mail Services (PFS)
15 V/W-15 Nichols Hall (N) 74 M-13 Facilities Shops (FS)
16 V/W-16 Thompson Hall (T) 75 N-12Kansas State University Gardens/Conservatory
17 V-17 Beach Museum of Art (BA) 76 O-12Throckmorton Plant Sciences Center (TH)
18 U-16/17 Danforth and All Faiths Chapels (DC) 77 L-12 Davenport Building* (DV)
19 V-16 McCain Auditorium* (M) 78 L-13 Pittman Building* (PH)
20 U-15 Fairchild Hall (F) 79 M-13 Dole Hall (DO)
21 T-15 Anderson Hall (A) 80 J/K-15Kansas State University Gardens Maintenance
22 T-14 Seaton Hall (S) 81 K-12 Coles Hall (VMS)
23 S/T-14 Environmental Research Laboratory 82 J-12 Trotter Hall (VMT)
24 S-14 Seaton Court (SC) 83 I-13 Mosier Hall (VCS)
25 R-13/14 Power Plant Building* (PP) 84 H-10 Outdoor Rental Center
26 R-14English/Counseling Services Building (ECS)
85 I-10/11 Edwards Hall* (ED)
27 R-14 Facilities Grounds* (FG) 86 J/K-11 Jardine Apartment Complex* (JT)
28 R-14 Leasure Hall* (LS) 87 K-8 Frith Community Center
29 Q/R-13/14 Ward Hall* (WD) 88 H-9 Peters Recreation Complex (REC)
30 Q-14 Burt Hall* (BT) 89 E/F-4 Vanier Football Complex(VFO)
31 Q-14 Cardwell Hall (CW) 90 F/G-4/5 Bill Snyder Family Stadium
32 P/Q-12 Ackert Hall (AK) 91 H-4/5 Bramlage Coliseum (BC)
33 P-13/14 Myers Hall** (MS) 92 J-4/5 Indoor Football Practice Field (IPF)
34 P-14 Bushnell Hall** (BU) 93 J-4 R.V. Christian Track* (RV)
35 P-14 Bushnell Annex* (BUX) 95 I/J-2Tointon Family Stadium at Frank Myers Field*
36 Q-15 Waters Hall (WA) 96 P/Q-11 Goodnow Hall (GD)
37 P-15 Waters Hall Annex* (WAX) 97 Q-10 Kramer Dining Center (KF)
38 R-15 Hale Library (HL) 98 P/Q-9 Marlatt Hall (ML)
39 P-12/13 Chalmers Hall 99 Q-7 Lafene Health Center (LMH)
40 S/T-14/15 Holtz Hall (HZ) 102 D-8 International Grains Complex
41 S-15 Eisenhower Hall (EH) 103 B-8Bioprocessing Industrial Value Added Center
42 S-16 Holton Hall (HH) 104 G-12/13Biosecurity Research Institute/Roberts Hall
43 Q/R-16 Willard Hall (W) 105 J-17 Child Development Center (CCD)
44 P-16 Feed Technology* 106 Basketball Training Facility
45 P/Q-16 Shellenberger Hall* (SH) 107Dairy, Poultry and Swine Teaching and Research Center
46 Q-16 King Hall* (KG) 108 Equine Education Center
47 Q/R-16Chemistry/Biochemistry Building (CB)
109 Forestry Building
48 R/S-16 Dickens Hall (D) 110 Feed Processing Mill
49 S-17 Bluemont Hall (BH) 111 Hal Ross Flour Mill
50 T-17 President’s Residence* (PR) 112International Grains Program Conference Center (to be renamed)
51 S/T-19 UFM Community Learning Center* 113 Large Animal Research Center
52 S-17/18 Justin Hall (JU) 114National Bio and Agro-Defsense Facility (NBAF)
53 Q/R-17 Campus Creek Complex 115O.H. Kruse Technology Innovation Center
54 P-16 Leadership Studies (LSP) 116 Sheep and Meat Goat Center
57 Q-18 Putnam Hall (PU) 117 Vietnam Memorial
58 P-18 Van Zile Hall and Dining Center (VZ) 118 WWII Memorial ■
59 P-17/18 Boyd Hall (BD)
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Greek Life
Beyond your student’s academic program at K-State, experiences outside of the classroom including extracurricular activities, community service events, and other involvement opportunities help to ensure that your student finds his or her niche within the K-State community. Morgan Gauby, junior in Human Resources Management, said that involvement is an excellent way to join the K-State family.
“Overall, being involved on campus enhances your
experiences. You get to meet new people you don’t have to opportunity to get to know in the classroom.”
Gauby is involved as a College of Business Ambassador, Study Abroad Advocate, Student Advisory Council for K-State First, New Student Services Ambassador, and member of the Kappa Delta sorority.
Mary Kruse, junior in Business Management said, “It’s easy to find the right organization for you. There is
K-State is home to 12 sororities, 25 fraternities and 12 historically multicultural chapters. Twenty percent of K-State undergraduate students are involved in the Greek system. Why go Greek?The K-State Greek Community prides itself on providing leadership opportunities, academic support, social opportunities, and philanthropic outlets. Being a member can also help students make lifelong friendships, both within their organization, in the K-State Greek system, and with families, alumni, advisors, and leaders. Is it affordable?The cost of living in a Greek house is often comparable to living on or off campus. The average cost for the first year of living in a fraternity is $3,150 a semester, or $6,300 a year. This includes room and board and all required dues. Living in a sorority house costs, on average, $5,707
per year, which includes all membership fees, and room and board. First-year members may incur a higher cost due to one-time membership fees. How does my student join?Formal sorority recruitment takes place the week before classes begin in the fall. Potential new members have the opportunity to participate in a mutually selective recruitment process that helps ensure the student finds the right organization. A 3.0 high school GPA is recommended to join. Fraternity recruitment is an informal process where chapters and potential members contact each other and develop a relationship. A 2.5 high school GPA is recommended to join. For more information, or to register for recruitment, please visit the K-State Greek Affairs website at: k-state.edu/greek or call the office at (785) 532-5546.
something for everyone.” Kruse is involved with the Union Program Council and New Student Services, and an active participant in intramural sports.
During the Week of Welcome there is an Activities Carnival that all of the campus organizations attend, offering fast and easy access to involvement opportunities. With more than 475 clubs to choose from, students are bound to find an activity they enjoy. Students can explore their hobbies and interests through honor societies, intramural sports teams, academic groups, major-specific clubs, and hobby groups. Each fall and spring, the Office of Student Activities and Services (OSAS) holds an activities carnival for student groups. This carnival is a great opportunity for new and returning students to see what K-State student groups have to offer and join new clubs. All K-State student groups have something to offer students, both new and returning. For a list of student organizations and more information, visit: orgsync.ksu.edu.
Student Involvement
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More than 5,500 students call the K-State campus home. The university features nine residence halls, the Smurthwaite leadership/scholarship house for women, the Honors House, the Jardine apartment complex, and the living community at Jardine Apartments or LC. Each option provides different aspects to help students get the most out of their K-State experience. The newest residence hall, Wefald Hall, is under construction and will open in fall 2016 along with a new Kramer Dining Center. It is an exciting time to be on campus with these new facilities opening soon.
Residence hall room styles vary by hall, and include single occupancy with communal bathroom, double occupancy with communal bathroom, double occupancy with private bathroom, and suite style with private bathroom, among other layouts. Communal bathrooms are cleaned each weekday. All residence halls are staffed 24/7 by resident assistants and front desk staff. Resident assistants work in all residence halls as well as Smurthwaite and the Honors House, and are upperclassmen trained to help with common college
issues like stress, relationships, and classes. All entries to residence halls are locked 24 hours a day and require a K-State ID to unlock. Guests must be checked into residence halls at all times.
Meal plans are required as part of the residence hall contract. The three dining centers provide three meals a day Monday through Saturday, and breakfast and lunch on Sundays. The dining centers feature a wide variety of options to fit many diets and tastes, a daily salad bar, and a wide array of desserts including Call Hall ice cream.
The Jardine Apartments complex provides flexible housing with more than 700 apartments and 60 different layouts. Jardine is available for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students, married couples, families with children, and single students. Students who live in Jardine complex can purchase a campus meal
plan. Trained staff members are available 24 hours a day for Jardine residents.
On-Campus Housing
The Living Communities (LC) allow students to have more independence while still benefiting from K-State’s security, meal plans, and other opportunities. In the Living Community, students live in an apartment but sign a residence hall contract and have a required meal plan. Live-in staff provide safety and guidance. These apartments are located within the Jardine Apartments community, and can help bridge the gap between traditional K-State residence hall living and non-university housing.
For more information, visit:housing.k-state.edu/reshalls.
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Student Spirit
Many guests and visitors to K-State can’t help but notice the overwhelming amount of purple everywhere on campus. What may seem like just a color to some, takes on a different meaning to students and alumni of the university. K-State students wear purple even when it is not an athletic game day. It’s something that sticks out to prospective students visiting campus. “It isn’t just a game day color, students wear it every day on campus.” said Adam Wilkerson, Senior in Civil Engineering.
“I have so much purple, I have to do an entire load of purple clothes every time I do laundry.” The official color for K-State is royal purple and was adopted in 1896. Since then it has remained as the school’s only official color, even though it is commonly paired with white or silver. For students and alumni, the color purple tends to be synonymous with the word “family.” Generations of family members continue to come to K-State to further their education. It sticks out in the friendly and family-like atmosphere that students, faculty, and staff show to everyone.
“The K-State Family is not easy to describe. It’s every student actively investing in the success of the school and each other. It’s something you really have to experience,” said Caroline Bush, junior in marketing.
tradition and spirit here at K-State is just as unique as the Powercat itself.” K-State’s pride is strongest when this purple family comes together to support the university’s teams. Sam Edwards, sophomore in public relations, says that on game days, “I like to think we all have the feeling of being something bigger than ourselves. Standing side by side, hearing the KSU chant ricochet across the stands, letting our opponents, our school, and ourselves know that we are one, really exemplifies just how proud we are of this great school.”
Prevalence of Purple
It’s not just the color that sets K-State apart, the Powercat logo, brought to us by Coach Bill Snyder in 1989, is the symbol for K-State’s athletic pride. Kyle Elliott, sophomore in public relations said, “The
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KS letters
High on a hill overlooking Manhattan, they’re hard to miss. Engineering students plotted the 80-foot-tall “K” in 1921 and later added the “S” on K-Hill. The “U” was never added, but students still whitewash the letters every year.
Call Hall
Our campus dairy bar offers more than 30 flavors of student-made ice cream, including espresso ecstasy, chocolate brownie delight and a campus staple — purple pride.
Open House
More than 20,000 visitors show up every April to check out majors and campus and life. Experience K-State through performances, eating contests, science experiments and more.
Willie the Wildcat
Our fearless mascot, Willie the Wildcat, does a pushup for every point scored at K-State football games and electrifies fans with his famous K-S-U pose. He may not say much himself, but he sure gets the crowd to make some noise.
Royal Purple
The school color Royal Purple was adopted in the fall of 1896. Although K-State’s only official color is purple, white has been used as a complementary color for many years.
The Alma Mater
The Alma Mater was selected as a result of an 1888 campus contest. H.W. Jones (’88) was responsible for K-State’s prized result. “I know a spot that I love full well, ‘Tis not in forest nor yet in dell, ever it holds me with magic spell, I think of thee Alma Mater.
KSU, we’ll carry the banner high, KSU long, long may thy colors fly. Loyal you to thee thy children will swell the cry.
Hail, Hail, Hail Alma Mater.”
Fight Song
“Fight you K-State Wildcats. For Alma Mater fight-fight-fight.
Glory in the combat for the purple and the white. Faithful
to our colors, we will ever be, fighting ever fighting
for a Wildcat Victory!
GO STATE!”
We’ve been creating purple-tinted traditions since the university’s inception in 1863.
Purple Power Play
Go crazy for the football team, watch fireworks and sample local cuisine at the annual Purple Power Play in the Park. Manhattan closes downtown’s main drag on the Thursday and Friday nights before the first home football game for this city-wide rally.
Homecoming
Students compete in various events to generate K-State spirit throughout Homecoming week. Today’s activities include designing banners, performing group chants, painting windows in Aggieville, and building parade floats.
‘Wabash Cannonball’
Get on your feet, clap, bend and twist to this rousing anthem. After a fire destroyed the home of the music department in 1968, the band performed the only music that was left: “The Wabash Cannonball.” Now doing “the Wabash” is a rite of passage.
K-State Proud
K-State students show their purple pride by donating to this all-university campaign. In its first eight years students raised more than $830,000 to help their fellow students through the K-State Proud awards.
K-State Traditions
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Alcohol-free programming for students at K-State After HoursK-State’s Union Program Council (UPC) is responsible for organizing events and entertainment for the campus. The Parents and Family fund supports the UPC “After Hours” initiative, which provides substance-free entertainment and activities every Friday night. Campus safety awareness videoThe PFA sponsored the Campus Safety video, which provides valuable tips and information for how students can stay safe and prevent crime on campus. Alcohol Education Program The program, required for new students under the age of 22, is K-State’s proactive approach to encourage students to have a healthy and safe college experience. Family Day – K-State Legacy Programs & Family Time in Cat TownFamily Day has been a K-State tradition for more than 85 years. The PFA hosts the annual K-State Legacy Pinning Ceremony and Brunch and the Family Time in Cat Town, both held in the fall in conjunction with Family Day. Orientation and enrollmentOrientation and enrollment is an opportunity for new students and their parents to participate in activities to prepare them for their first day of college. Activities include meeting with their advisor, enrolling in classes, visiting with
Welcome to the family! When your student enrolled at K-State, you automatically received membership into the K-State Parents and Family Association (PFA). The PFA serves as your link to the university, other K-State families, and students. PFA members have the opportunity to participate in a variety of events including Family Day in Cat Town, Open House, orientation, and much more! PFA can help you stay up to date with your student’s life, while at the same time letting them make the most of their college experience. By being an active member of PFA, you can help make your student’s experience, and the experiences of others, better.
PFA is funded solely by private contributions, which help to provide:
Student scholarshipsNearly 70% of K-State students receive some sort of financial aid. Donations to the Parents and Family fund support scholarships for undergraduate students and enable those who apply themselves to their studies to remain in school, recognize academic achievement, and promote diversity in the student body. Emergency fund for students in crisisThe emergency fund is utilized when faculty and staff notify the Dean of Student Life that an urgent situation has occurred for a student needing immediate financial assistance.
other new students, and learning about campus resources. AwardsYour gift to the PFA will support programs at K-State that enhance student life in all aspects — academic, social, and professional development. Your gift is an investment in the future of K-State.While your membership is automatic, we encourage you to become active members of the organization. Parents volunteer to serve on the PFA advisory board, represent the association at information booths, attend recruitment events, and serve as a connection to new K-State families.
Stay connected at:www.k-state.edu/parentsandfamily [email protected] (785) 532-2222www.facebook.com/kstatepfa @kstatepfa
Parents & Family Association
Family DaySeptember 19, 2015K-State Family Day is a special tradition. The 2015 event will celebrate 87 years of welcoming families to the campus for a day of activities designed around family, togetherness, and pride. Participants enjoy a variety of activities designed to showcase the history, tradition, and special connection between K-State, our students, and their families.
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Lafene Health Center1105 Sunset AvenueManhattan, KS [email protected]
Manhattan Convention & Visitors Bureau501 Poyntz AvenueManhattan, KS 66502(785) 776-8829
Office of Student Activities and Services809 K-State Student Union(785) [email protected]
Office of Student Life102 Holton Hall(785) [email protected]
Parents and Family Association(785) [email protected] Parking Services1 KSU Parking Garage(785) [email protected]
Powercat Financial Counseling809 K-State Student Union(785) [email protected]
Student Access CenterInformation for students with disabilities(785) [email protected]
Academic and Career Information Center14 Holton Hall(785) [email protected]
Admissions119 Anderson HallManhattan, KS 66506-01021 (800) 432-8270 (toll free)(785) 532-6250Fax: (785) [email protected]
Career and Employment ServicesInformation on jobs and careers(785) [email protected]
Cashiers Office211 Anderson Hall(785) [email protected]
Center for Advocacy, Response, and Education (CARE)206 Holton Hall(785) [email protected]
Counseling Services232 English/Counseling Services Building(785) [email protected]
Financial Aid104 Fairchild Hall1 (877) 817-2287 (toll free)(785) [email protected]
Graduate School1 (800) 651-1816 (toll free)(785) 532-6191 [email protected]
Greek AffairsInformation on fraternity and sorority life(785) [email protected]
Housing and Dining Services104 Pittman Building1 (888) 568-5027 (toll free)(785) [email protected]
IT Help DeskInformation about computing services1 (800) 865-6142 (toll free)(785) [email protected]
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Colleges
College of Agriculture(785) [email protected] College of Architecture, Planning, and Design(785) [email protected]
College of Arts and Sciences(785) [email protected] College of Business Administration(785) [email protected] College of Engineering(785) [email protected] College of Education(785) [email protected] College of Human Ecology(785) [email protected] College of Technology and Aviation (K-State Salina)(785) [email protected] College of Veterinary Medicine(785) [email protected]
