University Events

Saturday, August 22

1 to 5 p.m., Information Oasis
Location: West side of Hale Library
Sponsor: K-State Libraries

Information about the KSU Libraries, help finding classses, and other great help and giveaways

Sunday, August 23

Traditions Day

1 to 3 p.m., Walk Your Schedule for non-traditional and transfer students
Location: Meet at Caribou Coffee in the K-State Student Union (1st floor) Sponsor: Non-traditional Student Ambassadors and TAP - Transfer Ambassador Program

1 to 4 p.m., Walk Your Schedule
Location: Lobby of Derby and Kramer Complexes
Sponsor: New Student Services

1 to 5 p.m., Information Oasis
Location: West side of Hale Library
Sponsor: K-State Libraries

Information about the KSU Libraries, help finding classses, and other great help and giveaways

4 to 6:15 p.m., College of Engineering Welcome Rally
Location: Engineering Plaza and Atrium
Sponsor: College of Engineering

There will be prizes, games, music, food, information and Willie the Wildcat will attend also! Everybody is welcome to attend. The Pep Rally and Grand Prizes will be at 6:00 p.m.

6 p.m., Freshman Class Photo
Location: Bill Snyder Family Stadium
Enter Gate V, go to section 27

6:30 to 11 p.m., 2009 K-State Kick Off
Location: Bill Snyder Family Stadium
Sponsor: K-State Athletics, UPC

6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Free hotdogs, chips and drinks for students (while supplies last)
Live music featuring L.A. recording artist Ziv.
Location: Bill Snyder Family Stadium East Concourse

7:45 p.m., Pep Rally for New & Current Students

• Speakers include: President Kirk Schulz, Coach Bill Snyder, Football Team Captains, Athletics Director John Currie
• Review of Traditions
• Willie Skit/Video

Location: Bill Snyder Family Stadium

After Pep Rally, UPC film: “Adventureland”
Movie rated R. Bring a blanket. Movie will be shown on Jumbotron. Location: Bill Snyder Family Stadium, Wagner Field

Monday, August 24

We’re Glad You’re Here! Day

7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Information Oasis
Location: West side of Hale Library
Sponsor: K-State Libraries

Information about the KSU Libraries, help finding classses, and other great help and giveaways

8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Student Assistance

• Welcome to campus!
• ROCKSTAR Energy Drink Giveaway
• Help Booths for any questions you have
• Ask Willie Promotion

7 p.m., International Music and Dance Fest
Location: ECM auditorium, 1021 Denison Avenue
Sponsor: ECM, International Student and Scholar Services

The purpose of the event is to develop the bonds of friendship through a celebration of the gift of music and dance from diverse human cultures. The event is open to everyone in the university community interested in cross-cultural experiences, with a special effort being made to welcome international students and their families to Manhattan and K-State.

Tuesday, August 25

7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Information Oasis
Location: West side of Hale Library
Sponsor: K-State Libraries

Information about the KSU Libraries, help finding classses, and other great help and giveaways

K-State Culture Day

11 a.m. to 2 p.m., International Open House
Location: International Student Center
Sponsor: Office of International Programs

11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Arts and Sciences Fair
Location: Lawn between Eisenhower Hall and Anderson Hall
Sponsor: Arts & Sciences College Council

11 a.m. to 5 p.m., School of Leadership Studies Open House
Location: 918 N. Manhattan Avenue (11 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
Location: 2323 Anderson Avenue, Suite 125, KSU Foundation (3 to 5 p.m.)

Noon to 1 p.m., UPC presents Break! The Urban Funk Spectacular
Location: Bosco Student Plaza (Rain Location: Union Courtyard)
Sponsor: Union Program Council

6 to 8 p.m., Fun with Chet
Location: Rec Center
Sponsor: Recreational Services

Tours every fifteen minutes, pick up basketball, badminton, volleyball and the beginning of Tuesday Night Indoor Soccer.

College of Architecture, Planning and Design
Location: Seaton Hall
Sponsor: Deans Student Advisor Council

1 to 3 p.m., College of Education
Location: In front of Bluemont Hall
Sponsor: College of Education College Council

will be having pop, popcorn, and a DJ as well as advisers present to answer any questions that anyone may have.

Wednesday, August 26

Student Success Day

11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wildcat Wellness Wednesday: Stay Hydrated, Happy, & Healthy
Location: Bosco Student Plaza (Rain location: Union Courtyard)
Sponsor: K-State Healthy Decisions and UPC

Noon to 1 p.m., UPC Lunchtime Lounge featuring The Ruckus
Location: Bosco Student Plaza
Sponsor: K-State HD and UPC
Rain location: Union Courtyard

11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., CES Backyard BBQ
Location: Holtz Hall South Lawn
Sponsor: Career & Employment Services

Thursday, August 27

Involvement Day

10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Part Time Opportunities Fair (for jobs and volunteering)
Location: K-State Student Union Ballroom, 2nd Floor
Sponsor: Career & Employment Services

11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sub Sandwich Issues and Ideas Lunch for Non-Traditional and Transfer Students
Location: K-State Student Union, Stateroom #1, First Floor
Sponsor: Non-Traditional Student Services, Non-traditional student ambassadors and Transfer Ambassadors, and Phi Theta Kappa Alumni Organization

11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., College of Human Ecology Nacho Fiesta!
Location: Justin Hall, Hoffman Lounge and Patio
Sponsor: College of Human Ecology

3 to 9 p.m., Wildcat Welcome Day
Location: K-State Alumni Center
Sponsor: K-State Alumni Association

6 to 9 p.m., Union Expo & Activities Carnival "Here’s Hollywood at K-State"
Location: K-State Student Union
Sponsor: Union Program Council and the Office of Student Activities and Services

6 to 8 p.m., Wildcat Warm-up 2009 Reunion
Location: K-State Student Union, Room 212
Sponsor: New Student Services

Friday, August 28

Friday Fun Day

3 to 4 p.m., Scream, scream, Friday, Ice Cream!
Location: Caribou Coffee, K-State Student Union, First Floor
Sponsor: TAP- Transfer Ambassador Program and Non-traditional student organization

7 to 10 p.m., Get Rec’d
Location: Rec Complex
Sponsor: Recreational Services

8 p.m. , UPC Film ($1)
Location: K-State Student Union Forum Hall, Ground Floor
Sponsor: Union Program Council

10 p.m., K-State After Hours
Location: K-State Student Union
Sponsor: Union Program Council

Saturday, August 29

Live - Serve - Celebrate UNITED

Noon to 6 p.m., WOW Service and Celebration
Location: Aggieville's Triangle Park
Sponsor: K-State Volunteer Center of Manhattan and the Aggieville Business Association

7 and 9:30 p.m., UPC Film ($2)
Location: K-State Student Union, Ground Floor
Sponsor: Union Program Council

Tuesday, September 1

4:30 to 6 p.m., College of Business : "CBA Ice Cream Social"
Location: Calvin Hall East Lawn. Rain location: Calvin Hall 3rd Floor.
Sponsor: College of Business College Council

6:15 p.m., College of Ag Watermelon Feed
Location: Weber Hall Lawn
Sponsor: Ag Student Council, Alpha Zeta Honorary, and the College of Agriculture

Thursday, September 3

5 to 8 p.m., Department of Communications Welcome Back Barbeque
Location: Pottorf Hall at CiCo Park
Sponsor: Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow and Agriculture Education Student Organization

5:30 p.m., Department of Grain Science & Industry Welcome Barbeque
Location: International Grains Programs Conference Center
Sponsor: Department of Grain Science & Industry