Tuesday, August 23
Student Support Services' Welcome Back Pizza Bash from 11:30 am to 1pm in Tech Center Lobby
Women in Aviation Ice Cream Social at 6 pm at Kuhlman Square
Walking Tacos at 7 pm in College Center Conference Room (CCCR)
Wednesday, August 24
Coop's Pizza and Band from 5 pm to 7 pm at 123-B Santa Fe Street, Downtown Salina
Thursday, August 25
Career Center Hot Dog Cook-out from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm on Tech Center Lawn
Golf Night at 5:30 pm at Salina Municipal Golf Course
Nitro Bowling at 9 pm at All Star Lanes on 624 South Broadway, Salina
Friday, August 26
Donut Friday in the Student Support Services Office, College Center 208
SGA Welcome Back Luncheon from 11 am to 1 pm in the Cafeteria & College Center Lobby
Paintball & Cookout from 3 to 7 pm at Elite Sports, 7928 Old Hwy 81 in Assaria
KGB Alpha LAN from 6 pm to 2 am in the CCCR
Saturday, August 27
No Scheduled Events
Sunday, August 28
No Scheduled Events
Monday, August 29
UAS Part 107 Remote Pilot Training from 8 am to 5 pm in Outreach Center
Mud Volleyball at 7 pm at Mud Volleyball Court, northwest part of campus
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Willie wants YOU to attend Wildcat Welcome Weeks
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Kansas State Polytechnic is making it easy for students to get to know each other and make new friends with the Wildcat Welcome Weeks!
For the first two weeks of classes, there are a variety of scheduled events designed to bring the Polytechnic Campus together. Grab a slice of pizza, participate in a grueling game of paintball, listen to a band, throw a strike in bowling and more! This is your opportunity to meet and make Wildcat friends for life. #KstateFamily Monday, August 22 Lights on Salina from 10 am to1 pm in Tech Center Lobby Capture the Hill: Battle of the Colors/ Kickball at 7 pm in field behind Student Life Center
Tuesday, August 23 Student Support Services' Welcome Back Pizza Bash from 11:30 am to 1 pm in Tech Center Lobby Women in Aviation Ice Cream Social at 6 pm at Kuhlman Square Walking Tacos at 6 pm in College Center Conference Room, or CCCR
Wednesday, August 24 Coop's Pizza & Band from 5 to 7 pm at 123-B Santa Fe Street, downtown Salina Thursday, August 25 Career Center Hot Dog Cookout from 11:30 am to 1 pm at Tech Center Lawn Golf Night at 5:30 pm at Salina Municipal Golf Course Nitro Bowling at 9 pm at All Star Lanes, 624 South Broadway
Friday, August 26 Donut Friday in Student Support Services office in College Center 208 SGA Welcome Back Luncheon from 11 am to 1 pm in Cafeteria & College Center Lobby Paintball & Cookout from 3 to 7 pm at Elite Sports, 7928 Old Hwy 81, Assaria KGB Alpha LAN from 6 pm to 2 am in CCCR
Monday, August 29 Mud Volleyball at 7 pm at Mud Volleyball Court on northwest part of campus Tuesday, August 30 SGA Ice Cream Social at 7:30 pm in College Center Lobby First SGA Meeting of the Year at 8:30 pm in CCCR
Wednesday, August 31 Student Support Services' 1st Generation Orientation from 5:30 to 7 pm in CCCR CaddyStacks from 7 to 9 pm in Library
Thursday, September 1 Tailgate Party from 4:45 to 6:30 pm at Thaemert Softball Field Faculty/Staff vs. Student Softball Game at 6 pm at Thaemert Softball Field Otakats Movie Night at 7:30 pm in CCCR
Friday, September 2 Military Students Welcome Meeting & Dinner from 4 to 7 pm in Student Life Center Multicultural Student Union Blaze the Night at 8 pm in Student Life Center (watching K-State Football game vs. Stanford)
Monday, September 5 Labor Day - No Classes
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Fourth Annual K-State Polytechnic Study Abroad Fair
 Visit the 4th Annual K-State Polytechnic Study Abroad Fair on Sept. 14 and learn about educational opportunities abroad, including costs and scholarship information. The fair is being held between 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Tech Center commons area.
You will get to experience personal testimonials about different countries from fellow students. You will also be able to learn how to apply for your passport.
A representative from the Saline County Register of Deeds will be available from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. to assist students with applying for a passport.
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Give blood, save three lives
 If you could do something that would save another person's life, would you?
It is a Kansas State Polytechnic tradition to hold a blood drive for the local chapter of the American Red Cross. Please consider donating blood because your generosity could save three people's lives.
The blood drive will be held Wednesday, Aug. 31 and Thursday, Sept. 1 in the Tech Center lobby area near the soda and candy machines. Sign up for a time in the Library.
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Get your connection questions answered by K-State Polytechnic's IT department
Clueless on how to connect to the campus's WiFi? Still learning where to find your eID? Love a good deal and want to know more about discounted software? Kansas State Polytechnic's IT department has you covered!
Check out the "Get Connected Cheat Sheet" - a guide created to answer general questions about network connection. You can find this informational sheet near the entrance to the cafeteria and the library. You can also view an online version HERE.
Below is a list of the topics covered:
- K-State eID
- K-State email
- K-State Alerts
- Connecting to and using K-State Wi-Fi
- Mobile device setup
- Free and discounted software
- Saving files with public computers
- Various security issues
The Information Systems offices are located in the Technology Center, rooms 182-189. If you have IT or phone needs, stop by, call - 826-2666 or on-campus, 6-2666 - or email a work order: [email protected]
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New students are introduced to 'polytechnic' experience through uBelong program
 A new program on campus is helping students get to know one another as well as learn about the "polytechnic experience."
uBelong kicked off on Saturday for new students with a variety of orientation-type events: team building exercises, an alumni panel and a resource fair with campus services and organizations on display. Students also were able to meet with their faculty mentors.
The uBelong program transitions into the uExperience course which takes place during the fall semester.
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Professor Tim Bower's robotics education article published in prestigious engineering magazine
Tim Bower, a computer systems technology professor at Kansas State University's Polytechnic Campus, is being recognized for his teaching methods in robotics programming by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, or IEEE.
Bower composed an article in April last year about his strategies for educating beginning students on the complexities of robotics and it was chosen by IEEE Robotics and Automation magazine for publication in the June 2016 edition. The story, entitled " Teaching Introductory Robotics Programming," was one of only nine editorials selected out of almost 40 submissions from 15 different countries. The article is inspired by the robotics programming course Bower created in spring 2014. With a variety of majors enrolled, including unmanned aircraft systems, mechanical engineering technology and electronic and computer engineering technology, he knew many of the students would only have basic knowledge of the technology and may have challenges comprehending the algorithms involved. Bower streamlined the course by highlighting the areas of robotics that are more understandable for beginners and in one case, developed his own algorithm. To continue reading about Bower's publication, click HERE.
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Campus gates get a new look
During the summer, the Polytechnic Campus facilities department was busy with a variety of projects, however, one in particular makes quite the first impression.
The gates that welcome visitors as well as students, faculty and staff to campus everyday have received a facelift. Not only is the new campus name now proudly on display, the concrete also has been patched and repainted.
Other summer projects facilities has been working hard on is groundskeeping, professional education and outreach's new headquarters and the residence halls.
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Faculty and staff help Wildcats move in for new school year
As new and returning students arrived on campus for the fall semester, they were greeted by a multitude of friendly faces.
More than 50 Kansas State Polytechnic faculty and staff were a part of the "Movers and Groovers" event, helping students move in to their dorm rooms on August 19. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., faculty and staff unloaded vehicles and carried items to the correct living spaces, meeting students and their parents and making them feel at home in the K-State family.
Currently, there are around 145 students living in the residence halls with 14 different states and 5 countries represented. Students journeyed from places like Germany, Taiwan, China and South Korea as well as Washington, Pennsylvania, California and North Carolina. |
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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. 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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Congratulations to Dean Fitzsimmons on STEM award!
On behalf of the Kansas State Polytechnic faculty, let us offer congratulations to Dean Fitzsimmons for having been chosen by INSIGHT into Diversity magazine as one of the recipients of its 2016 Award for Inspiring Women in STEM.
This accomplishment honors women who work to inspire and encourage a new generation of young women to consider careers in STEM through mentoring, teaching, research and successful programs and initiatives. Dean Fitzsimmons will be featured, along with 65 other recipients, in the September 2016 issue of the magazine.
To learn more about her award, click HERE.
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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:
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.
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Engineering Scholarship
Xerox Technical Minority Scholarship - Available to engineering students with at least a 3.0 gpa. Award amounts: $1,000 - $10,000. DEADLINE: September 30th.
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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:
For more information about this resource or additional employment resources, or for CES search assistance, please contact Julie Rowe by email at [email protected], by phone at (785) 826-8524, 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 Julie Rowe at [email protected] for immediate posting.
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