Tuesday, Oct. 6
Fall 2015 Shred Day | 8:30 - 11 a.m. | Loading area between the east and west wings of the technology center
Student Governing Association Meeting | 8:30 - 10 p.m. | CCCR
Wednesday, Oct. 7
No events
Thursday, Oct. 8
Civic Luncheon Lecture | 12 - 1 p.m. | CCCR
Government Jobs for Every Major | 3:30 p.m. | Welcome Center Classroom
Friday, Oct. 9
Donut Friday | In the morning |College Center 208
Monday, Oct. 12
No Events
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Aviation professor, Drew Smith, represents in Washington, D.C.
K-State Salina aviation maintenance professor, Drew Smith, recently traveled to the nation's capital to represent campus as part of the Aviation Technical Education Council (ATEC) and member of the board of directors. Smith's assignment included stops at the offices of Sen. Jerry Moran, Sen. Ted Cruz and Rep. Lamar Smith. Smith also participated in meetings with the NTSB, FAA and was briefed by representatives from the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, the House Committee on Education and Workforce, the Manufacturing Group, ASTM International, Airlines for America, the STEM Coalition, and the Regional Airline Association.
At an evening gathering his board of directors awarded Rep. Bradley Byrne with an ATEC clock for outstanding work in advancing technical education through legislative actions. Beyond organization business including annual conference planning for ATEC 2016 Atlanta, the group worked hard to encourage change to outdated aviation maintenance education curriculums. The goal is to advance as a STEM involved program, to better partner with industry, and to speak out for FAA funding. Drew is thankful to his fellow colleague George Hiechel who filled in for him while he was away representing campus.
If you have any questions, please contact Andrew Smith, associate professor, at atsmith@ksu.edu.
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"Trick-or-treat so others can eat" food drive
The Upward Bound Program would like to invite all faculty and staff to participate in our "Trick-or-Treat So Others Can Eat" event. You are welcome to bring your children to Trick-or-Treat alongside our students, staff, and volunteers while they also Trick-or-Treat for non-perishable food items and/or canned goods. All of our students will be dressed in their costumes as well as some staff and volunteers, so we welcome you and your children to wear your costume as well.
The event will be held on October 31, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. High school students participating in the Kansas State University Salina Upward Bound Program will be going door to door in the Salina neighborhoods asking for non-perishable food items and/or canned goods instead of traditional candy. These items will be donated to the Salina Emergency Food Bank. The Upward Bound students and staff are hoping to make "Trick-or Treat So Others Can Eat" a successful event this year. Please note: The Upward Bound Program will be accepting donations in front of the Ohio Street and Planet Avenue Dillon's grocery store. For more Information please contact Monshonda Booker, Upward Bound director, at mtbooker@ksu.edu or 785-826-2988.
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Social Work Wildcats present "Socktober"
The K-State Salina social work wildcats club will be sponsoring Socktober on campus - a drive to collect socks and hygiene products for the homeless. Throughout the month of October, the club will be accepting donations at the Tullis Building, suite 103. The donations will help support the Ashby House and the Men's Rescue Mission in Salina. Socks of all sizes, ages and genders will be accepted.
Socktober is a national program occurring every October across the United States in an effort to help the homeless.
If you have any questions, please contact Rubi Torres, club president, at rubitorres@yahoo.com or 785-822-7364.
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Start smart salary negotiation workshop
Join K-State Salina's career and employment services in an interactive workshop designed to provide knowledge and skills to negotiate equitable salaries and benefits in the workplace.
The workshop will be held on Oct. 13 at 4 p.m. in the Welcome Center Classroom. If you have any questions, please contact Erica Chapel, career services, at ejr@ksu.edu or 785-826-2674.
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Government jobs for every major seminar
Join K-State Salina's career and employment services as a panel of representatives from state and federal agencies discuss opportunities within their organizations and how to apply for open positions.
The discussion will be held on Oct. 8 at 3:30 p.m. in the Welcome Center Classroom. If you have any questions, please contact Erica Chapel, career services, at ejr@ksu.edu or 785-826-2674.
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Screening of "Poor Kids"
What is life really like for children worried about their next meal and a place to call home?
The social work wildcats club and Circles of the Heartland are hosting a screening of "Poor Kids", a PBS Frontline documentary.
The event will take place October 20 at 6:30 p.m. in the Tech Center classroom 103 and will be open to everyone to attend.
In the documentary, Frontline travels to the Quad Cities, a great American crossroads along the border of Iowa and Illinois, to explore the lives of children living in the suburbs of the nation's heartland and growing up poor. Told from the point of view of the children themselves, this one-hour documentary offers a unique perspective on the nation's flagging economy and the impact of unemployment, foreclosure and financial distress as seen through the eyes of the children affected. The film is an unflinching look at what poverty means to children in America and our country's future.
Following the screening will be a panel discussion featuring voices of child poverty in Saline County and what we can do to solve the issues. Participants are encouraged to bring paper good products (plates, napkins, silverware, cups, etc) to benefit Circles of the Heartland.
If you have any questions, please contact Rubi Torres, club president, at rubitorres@yahoo.com or 785-822-7364.
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K-State Salina at Boy Scout Jamboree
K-State Salina students, Gunner Wiles and Kevin Dawson, travelled to Lincoln, Nebraska on Oct. 3 to participate in Duncan Aviation's Boy Scouts Jamboree.
Kevin and Gunner set up a table filled with K-State Salina giveaways and spoke with the scouts about aviation.
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K-State Salina participates in Fly Kansas Air Tour
K-State Salina flight instructors, Tyler Thull and Ian Barnhart, were this year's Wildcat representatives in the Fly Kansas Air Tour.
Tyler and Ian flew a Cessna Skyhawk 172 during the three-day event, which took them through 10 Kansas towns.
During the stops, residents in those towns could look at all the airplanes and speak with the aviators about flying.
The Fly Kansas Air Tour travelled through Wellington, Pratt, Dodge City, Liberal, Garden City, Colby, Hays, Concordia, Junction City, and Emporia.
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 A high-five is one of the most recognizable ways two people can share excitement or celebrate a job well done. K-State Salina's CEO and Dean Verna Fitzsimmons awards her high-five each week to honor faculty, staff and students for their dedication to the university.
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High-Five to all of our weekend representatives!
I want to say thank you to each and every faculty and staff member and student who has worked overtime on the weekends promoting Purple Pride. September has been full of events on Saturdays and Sundays, such as festivals, fly-ins, parades and admissions fairs and events. I appreciate you taking the time to represent the K-State Salina campus and for always being proud to be a Wildcat.
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Loan Repayment Option for Graduating Students
The state of Kansas is offering up to $15,000 in student loan repayment and up to a 5 year state tax waiver for graduates who establish residency in one of the 77 Kansas counties designated as a rural opportunity zone. For more information, visit the link below:
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Veterans
2. VETERANS - The VFW and Sports Clips is offering scholarships of up to $5,000 for the spring semester 2016. DEADLINE: November 15th. http://www.vfw.org/Scholarship/
Engineering Technology
1. The Xerox Minority scholarship awards out $1,000-$10,000 in scholarships to minority students enrolled in a technical or engineering discipline (must have 3.0 GPA). DEADLINE: September 30th.
Aviation Scholarships
1. The Association for Women Aviation (AWAM) are now offering scholarships for students in a variety of aviation fields. These scholarships are for both male and female college students majoring in an aviation field. DEADLINE: December 1, 2015 http://www.awam.org/scholarships
2. AVIATION MAINTENANCE - Scholarships are being offered to students studying in aviation maintenance from the Association for Women in Aviation Maintenance. Men and women can apply. DEADLINE: December 1, 2015. www.awam.org
3. National Aircraft Resale Association is offering scholarships up to $5,000 to students interested in aviation management, aerodynamics, aircraft systems, aviation safety. Must have a 3.0 GPA.
4. National Business Aviation Association is offering a number of different scholarships to students majoring in aviation related fields. There are scholarship for students majoring in any aviation field and some scholarship specifically for students in airport management and AVM. http://www.nbaa.org/prodev/scholarships/
5. The Ninety-Nines Amelia Earhart Memorial Scholarship Fund (AEMSF) is a $6 million trust fund dedicated to providing scholarship assistance to women pilots, student pilots and women interested in aviation.
Applications for the 2015 Fly Now fall scholarships will be available in August 2015. Applicants will need to join the 99s as an Associate (student) member to submit an application.
7. The AEMSF also offers fully paid scholarships to complete an additional pilot certificate, rating or pilot training course, including instrument, multi-engine, commercial, ATP, flight instructor, emergency maneuver training and all kinds of type ratings. What is unique about these scholarships is that they cover the full cost of the training. Most of the scholarships in this group require prior membership in the 99s. Additional information about these scholarships can be found at: http://www.ninety-nines.org/index.cfm/scholarships.htm
The fund also offers scholarships for college students majoring in aviation-related fields.
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All jobs, both part-time and full-time as well as internship opportunities, are listed on the Kansas State University CES account. Access your CES account by logging into:
https://www.myinterfase.com/kstate/Account/LogOn?ReturnUrl=%2fkstate%2fstudent
For more information about this resource or additional employment resources, or for CES search assistance, please contact Erica Riffel Chapel by email at ejr@ksu.edu, by phone at (785) 826-2674, or in person on the second floor of the College Center.
To post a position on the CES system, please send your job descriptions and employer contact information by email to Erica Riffel Chapel at ejr@ksu.edu for immediate posting.
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