March 29, 2016
 Campus Events:
Tuesday, March 29
Innovative Manufacturing Club meeting at 5:30 p.m. | MET Lab

Alpha Eta Rho at 7:30 p.m. | Library 

Student Veterans Association meeting at 5:30 p.m. | Salina VFW

Student Governing Association at 8:30 p.m. | CCCR

Wednesday, March 30
RC Club meeting at 12:30 p.m. | RC Club room

"Sex With Your RA" - Residence Life Event from 8:30 - 10 p.m. | CCCR

Thursday, March 31
CIT Nuclear Gauge from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Construction Lab

Robotics Club at 1:30 p.m. | TC168

UAS Club meeting at 6:30 p.m. | TC123

Christian Challenge meeting at 7 p.m. | Cafeteria

OTAKATS meeting at 7 p.m. | CCCR

Movie Night - "Superman v. Batman" and "Allegiant" at 7 p.m. | AMC 10  

Friday, April 1
CIT Nuclear Gauge from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Construction Lab

Monday, April 4
CIT Aggregate Field from 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Construction Lab
Quick Links
Free student movie night on March 31
Take a break from studying and enjoy free movie night.
 
On Thursday, March 31, pick between "Batman v. Superman" or "Allegiant." Exact times will be emailed out and published on social media when they are determined. 

*Must bring student ID to get in for free. Event sponsored by K-State Polytechnic programming board*

If you have any questions, please contact Rob Thomas, programming board chair, at robertmthomas@ksu.edu. 
 
Meet K-State Polytechnic's 2016 Alumni Fellow
Kathryn Fraser is one of 12 distinguished Kansas State University alumni honored as 2016 Alumni Fellows. Fraser is an Alumni Fellow for the College of Technology and Aviation and will be on campus to present guest lectures April 6-8.
 
Alumni Fellows return to campus to discuss current trends and to meet informally with students and faculty. The Fellows were chosen based on their high levels of professional accomplishment and distinguished service in their respective careers.
 
Fraser, Washington, D.C., is an operations research analyst for the Federal Aviation Administration's Office of Accident Investigation and Prevention. In this role, she is responsible for safety and accident analysis, and developing tangible solutions to improve safety for both commercial and general aviation.
 
Prior to joining the FAA, Fraser worked for more than five years as the director of safety with the General Aviation Manufacturers Association, where she represented the world's leading manufacturers of general aviation aircraft, engines, avionics, components and service providers.A native of McPherson, Kansas, Fraser is also a commercial pilot and certified flight instructor.
 
Fraser earned a bachelor's degree in aeronautical technology from K-State Polytechnic in 2009.
 
For more information about the Alumni Fellows program, including a full listing of the 2016 Alumni Fellows, visit www.K-State.com/Fellows.

K-State Polytechnic welcomes professor from Osaka University in Japan
Professor Dr. Charles Weathers, professor of labor economics from Osaka City University, Japan, was a guest in Greg Stephens' Supervisory Management class this past week.

Weathers informally answered student questions related to management, motivation, education, employee and work related issues. Weathers has spoken to the class in previous years and has returned to campus while he works on a research project on childcare and education issues in the state.  

"Many of the same trends experienced in the U.S. are happening in Japan," according to Weathers, "though women and gender issues fare better in the U.S."

If you have any questions, please contact Greg Stephens, professor, at gregs@ksu.edu. 
 

A high-five is one of the most recognizable ways two people can share excitement or celebrate a job well done. Kansas State Polytechnic'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 Lindsey Dreiling!
Congratulations to Lindsey Dreiling for winning the Martha King Scholarship for Female Flight Instructors. She was presented with the award at this year's international Women in Aviation conference, held March 10-12 in Nashville, Tennessee. This scholarship will help Lindsey achieve any CFI add-on rating as well as give her access to the entire King Schools library for life. This is a very prestigious award and we couldn't be more proud!
Summer Financial Aid
Will you be attending summer school at K-State Polytechnic? If so, you will need to complete the K-State 2016 Summer Financial Aid Application form to see if you qualify for any financial aid. You must enroll in classes first and then complete the application for aid. The form can be in Room 105 of the Welcome Center.

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:

Employee Tuition Assistance and Spouse/ Dependent Grant
1.  Employee Tuition Assistance
http://www.k-state.edu/sfa/forms/eta.pdf 

Award amount is for tuition only in a K-State course for up to 3 credit hours per term. 

The maximum award amount will not exceed the value of 3 hours at the in-state Manhattan/Salina tuition rate (ie. Campus fees, other institutional fees, etc. are the responsibility of the employee). 

2. Spouse/Dependent Grants (Available in fall and spring semesters only. Not available in the summer.)

http://www.k-state.edu/sfa/forms/dsg.pdf

For dependents with a primary career of undergraduate (full time requirement), the amount of the Dependent/Spouse Tuition Grant award for that semester will equal 7 credit hours at the applicable tuition rate. 

For dependents with a primary career of graduate or veterinary medicine, the amount of the Dependent/Spouse Tuition Grant award for the semester will be equal to 1, 2, or 3 credit hours at the applicable tuition rate. The maximum of 3 credit hours of tuition rate will be awarded to students enrolled in a total of 3 or more credit hours for the semester.

For spouses with a primary career of undergraduate, graduate, or veterinary medicine, the amount of the Dependent/Spouse Tuition Grant award for the semester will be equal to 1, 2, or 3 credit hours at the applicable tuition rate. The maximum of 3 credit hours of tuition rate will be awarded to students enrolled in a total of 3 or more credit hours for the semester.
Aviation Scholarships
1.  PILOTS or AVIATION MAINTENANCE students - The Joseph Frasca Excellence in Aviation Scholarship offers two (2) $2000 scholarships. Must be a junior or senior and have a minimum 3.0 gpa. DEADLINE: April 6. 
 http://www.imis100us1.com/UAA/UAAMain/Scholarships/Frasca_Scholarship_Page.aspx

2.  PILOTS - NGPA Education Fund is offering up to $81,000 in scholarships. Students must have already completed the private pilot to be considered for the scholarship. DEADLINE: April 16.  http://www.ngpa.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=189069&module_id=134881

3.  AVIATION MAINTENANCE/AVIONICS students - The Aircraft Electronics Association is awarding more than 20 scholarships totaling more than $125,000. Must be in the aviation maintenance or avionics program. DEADLINE: April 1st.   http://www.aea.net/EducationalFoundation/ScholarshipDescriptions.asp

4.  AIRPORT MANAGEMENT students - Airports Council International is offering a $5,000 scholarship to students in the airport management field. Must have completed one year of study and have a 3.0 or better gpa. DEADLINE: April 15th.  http://www.aci-na.org/content/aci-na-scholarships

5.  The Charlie Wells Memorial Aviation Scholarship if available to students majoring in an aviation oriented curriculum. Must be a resident of the U.S. and a full-time student. DEADLINE: April 30th.  http://www.wellsscholarship.com/

6.  The Captain Jason Dahl Fund is offering a scholarship to a full-time student majoring in aviation. DEADLINE: March 31. http://dahlfund.org/?page_id=389

7.  The American Association of Airport Executives is offering a number of scholarships for students majoring in aviation related fields. DEADLINE: March 31. http://www.aaae.org/aaae/AAAEMemberResponsive/About_AAAE/AAAE_Foundation/Scholarship_Details.aspx
Engineering Scholarships
1.  The Raymond G. Alvine Memorial Scholarship is offered to students at K-State who are pursing a career in mechanical, electrical or architectural engineering. Must have a 3.0 gpa. DEADLINE: March 31st.  http://www.rgascholarship.org/
Personal Financial Planning Scholarships
1.  The MassMutual Scholars program is offering scholarships to 30 students. Must be entering their sophomore/junior/senior year and have a minimum 3.0 gpa. Scholarship are worth up to $5,000. DEADLINE: March 31st. https://massmutual.scholarsapply.org/Eligibility
Veterans
1.  The Non-Traditional and Veteran Student Services is offering the $2500 Wounded Warrior Scholarship. Must be an honorably discharged veteran with a DoD or VA disability rating associated with combat or hostile-related injury. DEADLINE: April 17. Applications can be picked up in Room 105 of the Welcome Center.

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.