Friday, March 30, 2018
ESO Grand Finale Concert
Come support the Emporia Symphony Orchestra at the final concert of the semester! It will take place in Albert Taylor Hall at 7:30 pm on April 17th. This concert celebrates the 50-year partnership between Kansas and Paraguay! We will be performing works by Stravinsky, Dvorak, Ravel, and two Kansas Premieres! Tickets can be purchased at the door. For more information contact emporiasymphony@gmail.com or call 620-341-5434.
Students - need $10.00?
Attend an informal focus group to give your feedback on dining to help customize future offerings/services for Emporia Dining. Attend one session and get at FREE $10 in Declining Balance.
Tuesday, April 3rd
2 pm – 3 pm Veterans Hall of Honor
4 pm - 5 pm Veterans Hall of Honor
6 pm - 7 pm Veterans Hall of Honor
Please join us. Limited to the first 20 respondents for each session, e-mail tracy.crow@sodexo.com to secure a spot today and get $10!
Open Mic Night in the Archives
Mark your calendars for April 13--Special Collections and Archives is hosting an Open Mic Night! Come to our exhibit hall outside Room 119 to share and enjoy poetry, music, comedy, or whatever your talent may be. Our featured artist will be Kevin Rabas, chair of English, Modern Languages, and Journalism and poet laureate of Kansas. This event will be recorded and shared online, so all material must be original to you or be in the public domain.
ESU Relays
Hornet Track and Field will host the ESU Relays on Saturday, March 31 at Welch Stadium. This is the 2nd of 3 home meets for the team - the next one will be May 12. Admission is Free! Field events begin at 11:00am and Running events begin at 12:00pm.
Baseball This Weekend
Hornet Baseball continues their series against Ft. Hays State tonight and tomorrow afternoon! Come on out to Trusler Sports Complex and catch all the action!
Friday, March 30 - First Pitch: 5:00pm - Bring A Kid To The Game - Buy 1 Adult Ticket, Get 1 Junior Ticket Free!
Saturday, March 31 - First Pitch: 12:00pm - First 100 fans get an Easter Egg full of treats and prizes!
Hornet Softball
Softball welcomes Washburn today, Friday, March 30, in the first round of the Softball Turnpike Tussle. The doubleheader begins at 4:00 pm at Trusler Sports Complex!
Friday, March 30 - First Pitch: 4:00pm (Doubleheader) - Bring A Kid To The Game - Buy 1 Adult Ticket, Get 1 Junior Ticket Free!
Faculty and Staff Professional Development Assessment Workshops
The Office of Institutional Effectiveness (Dr. Jo Kord) will be hosting Assessment Workshops this Spring 2018. The Schedule is as follows:
April 4 - Planning and Implementing Course Embedded Assessment
April 16 - Guidelines and Practice in Writing Student Learning Outcomes
All workshops are held in Richel Learning Lab (Cremer Hall Room 192)
The workshop times are all 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Remote in using Zoom if you would like. Contact Dr. Jo Kord to sign up for the workshops and to receive the materials via email jkord@emporia.edu.
Seating is limited, so email today to reserve your seat!
Look forward to seeing everyone there!
Dr. Kord
Emporia State Federal Credit Union's Annual ESU Employee Appreciation Celebration
ESFCU's Annual ESU Employee Appreciation Celebration will be Monday, April 2nd from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Skyline Room. ALL ESU employees are welcome! Bring in a new member and both of you spin the wheel for CASH! Play PLINKO and win CASH! Sign up to win an ECHO Show or a GOLD iPad. Play Trivia and Hornet Tailgate Toss for CASH! Stop by for some snacks and a good time. Then join us for the ESU Employee Service Awards at 3:30 in Webb. See who will get the Outstanding USS and Unclassified Employee of the Year!
Join us for The Vietnam Typescript book Launch!
Join us at the Lyon County Historical Center as we celebrate the release of William H. Clamurro's The Vietnam Typescript! Listen to exerpts from the book, hear Clamurro talk about his time in Vietnam, and meet the author.
Wednesday, April 4
6:00 PM
Lyon County History Center
711 Commercial Street,
Emporia, KS 66801
About the book:
In 1969 William H. Clamurro was stationed in Vietnam as an unarmed A-1-0 combat medic. He captured his time there as poems in a small field notebook.
When he returned to the US he transcribed those poems on a cheap typewriter and hid them away in a box, where they have remained until now.
The Vietnam Typescript faithfully reproduces Clamurro’s original manuscript, complete with editing marks, and includes the author’s thoughts on the war and his experiences there.
The book is published by ESU's own Bluestem Press, scheduled to be released on April 5, 2018, and is now available for pre-order at www.emporia.edu/bluestem.
This event is free and open to the public.
Sponsored by the ESU Creative Writing Program and the Lyon County History Society
The International Food Festival is Coming Up
The annual International Food Festival is an event where Emporia State international students to showcase their native cuisines and cultures.
This is a great Opportunity for you to try food from all over the world and experience different cultures, Don't miss out!
WHERE: WEBB HALL
WHEN: SATURDAY, APRIL 14, 11am-3pm
WHEN: SATURDAY, APRIL 14, 11am-3pm
For more information/Questions email Amira: aneji@g.emporia.edu
Stinger Dance Team Audition Clinic
Are you interested in auditioning for the 2018 Stingers Dance Team? The Audition Preparation Clinic is coming on Saturday, April 14 from 9am to 12pm. Please click on the following links to get the registration form and clinic registration information.
For more information, email Dr. William Woodworth wwoodwor@emporia.edu
ESU Color Guard Audition Clinic:
Are you interested in auditioning for the 2018 Emporia State Color Guard? The Audition clinic is coming on Saturday, April 14 from 1pm to 4pm. Please click on the following link for more information, and to register for the clinic.
For more information, email Dr. William Woodworth wwoodwor@emporia.edu
Chair/Vice Chair Applications for UAC
Union Activities Council would like to announce that Chair/Vice Chair postions are now open for the Fall semester of 2018! All postions are open and will be considered. If you are interested in a postion, please stop by the CSI desk and pick up an application. Applications should be submitted by Friday, April 6th at 5:00pm and you will need to sign up for an interview as well!
ESU Annual Juried Student Show
Please join us for the opening reception of the Juried Student Exhibition and Scholarship Award Ceremony on Tuesday, April 3 5:00pm-7:00pm
You are also invited to the Salon des Refuses opening reception at Emporia Arts Center (815 Commercial St.) on Tuesday, April 3 at 7:00pm-8:00pm
Light refreshments will be served.
Exhibitions will be on display April 3 - May2, 2018.
Study Abroad Deadline TOMORROW!
The Office of International Education wants to remind all ESU students interested in studying abroad in Summer or Fall 2018 that the application deadlines are fast approaching. Below are some important dates to keep in mind:
- ESU Application: March 30th
- Travel Grant Application: March 30th
For other important dates and deadlines please visit our website: http://emporia.edu/oie/study-abroad/important-dates.html/
If you want to study abroad and don't know where to start, please email Study Abroad Advisor at oie1@emporia.edu or Stop by the Office of International Education.
Have a great semester!
Security Awareness Sessions
Employees: Need some help getting started with your security training? In these sessions, we will assist with getting your account set up, how to navigate the site and allow time for you to get started with your online training.
This self-paced training includes videos that you will listen to. Please bring headphones/earbuds. Sessions will be one hour long and will be held in the Richel Lab located in Cremer Hall 193.
You only need to sign up for one of the following sessions:
- Tuesday, April 3rd @ 11 am
- Thursday, April 12th @ 9 am
You can sign up for a session using this form or call the Help Desk at 5555 to reserve your spot. There are other training opportunities listed on the form so just note that these sessions are not part of the security training.
Please contact us at the help desk if you have any questions.
Disc Golf Tournament and Softball Registration
The disc golf tournament is tonight between 6 and 8 pm! Due to inclement weather the tournament will take place in the Rec Services gym, and putters will be provided if needed!
Softball registration ends today at 3:00 pm! There are still spots available for teams, or just add yourself to a team! Hurry and get you and/or your team registered!!
More Than X's and O's
The Coaching Education program at Emporia State University will host the 9th annual More Than the X's and O's – A Coaching Education Workshop on April 3rd, 2018.
The workshop will be free to all ESU students, faculty and coaches. The goal of the day will be to grasp new insights into the valuable training in three dimensions (physical, mental, heart and character) focusing on making a positive difference in developing the total person.
National experts in the coaching education field, Wes Simmons of 3D Coaching and Bill Faflick (Executive Director Elect of KSHSAA) will be the presenters.
For more information contact Mark Stanbrough at mstanbro@emporia.edu or 620-341-5399.
Spring Migration Triathlon
The Spring Migration Triathlon in Emporia, Kansas will be held on April 15, starting at 9 a.m. at the Emporia State University pool. This is a perfect triathlon for beginners or for triathletes to kick off their season.
ESU students may register for half-price.
400 meter swim, 20K bike, 5K run
More information at www.rohopublishing.com/tri
For student registration contact Mark Stanbrough at mstanbro@emporia.edu or 620-341-5399
Sponsored by the Emporia State Coaching Education Program
ESU Annual Juried Student Show
Please join us for the opening reception of the Juried Student Exhibition and Scholarship Award Ceremony on Tuesday, April 3 5:00pm-7:00pm
You are also invited to the Salon des Refuses opening reception at Emporia Arts Center (815 Commercial St.) on Tuesday, April 3 at 7:00pm-8:00pm
Light refreshments will be served.
Exhibitions will be on display April 3 - May2, 2018.
Have you backed up your important files lately?
This Saturday is World Backup Day and provides the perfect chance to take care of your digital life! Read our blog post for more information and find a flyer to share here.
Share the pledge on social media and win a security gift bag, and remember – friends don’t let friends go without backup!
Check out the IT website at emporia.edu/it for all of our social media connections!
The Writes of Spring
Calling all creative writers! The Writing Center is sponsoring The Writes of Spring, a poetry and short fiction writing contest. The theme is “Starting Anew.” Guidelines are available at https://www.emporia.edu/writinglab/the-writes-of-spring. Entries must be submitted to ESUwrite@emporia.edu by 11:59 pm on April 21. First place winners will receive a goodie bag and recognition on the Writing Center website. All faculty and students are invited to submit!
Tye Dye Fun Fest with Krigare
Join us in Kellogg Circle April 4th at 6pm for some Tye Dye Fun! There will be free shirts to tye dye or bring your own! Also come watch Krigarè perform! Krigarè has opened for several performers including: One Direction, The Fray and Kelly Clarkson! See you April 4th!
The International DiversiTea & Coffee
The INTERNATIONAL DIVERSITEA & COFFEE is coming up! This is a great opportunity for you to meet the community and share your culture!
PLACE: Lyon County Historical Center 3rd floor, 711 Commercial St.
TIME: April, 7th, Saturday, 1-3pm
For more information/questions, email Amira Naji (The Programming GA): aneji@g.emporia.edu
Join us for The Vietnam Typescript book launch!
Join us at the Lyon County Historical Center as we celebrate the release of William H. Clamurro's The Vietnam Typescript! Listen to exerpts from the book, hear Clamurro talk about his time in Vietnam, and meet the author.
Wednesday, April 4
6:00 PM
Lyon County History Center
711 Commercial Street,
Emporia, KS 66801
About the book:
In 1969 William H. Clamurro was stationed in Vietnam as an unarmed A-1-0 combat medic. He captured his time there as poems in a small field notebook.
When he returned to the US he transcribed those poems on a cheap typewriter and hid them away in a box, where they have remained until now.
The Vietnam Typescript faithfully reproduces Clamurro’s original manuscript, complete with editing marks, and includes the author’s thoughts on the war and his experiences there.
The book is published by ESU's own Bluestem Press, scheduled to be released on April 5, 2018, and is now available for pre-order at www.emporia.edu/bluestem.
This event is free and open to the public.
Sponsored by the ESU Creative Writing Program and the Lyon County History Society
Women's History Month Reception and Awards Ceremony
Join us tomorrow, Friday, March 30th at 3:30 in the Sauder Alumni Center as we end Women's History Month by celebrating the accomplishments of women. Following a short program, we will present three awards. This year's recipient of the Susan B. Anthony scholarship is Sakeena Agha. Dr. Joyce Zhou will be receiving the Mary Headrick Award, and Dr. Amanda Miracle will receive the Ruth Schillinger Award. Refreshments to follow.
Help Desk Closed this Weekend for Easter
The IT Help Desk will be closed this Saturday and Sunday (March 30 and April 1) to observe the Easter holiday. We will reopen on Monday, April 2nd at 8 am.
ASG Allocation Hearing Thursday 3/29 at 5:15
ASG is holding the Allocation Hearing for the 2018-2019 school year, if you RSO received an email from ASG indicating you have moved forward and must attend the hearing in 118 Visser, you MUST be present to receive allocation funds for next school year.
If you have any questions please contact:
Shelby Marten: smarten1@g.emporia.edu
Drake Rapue: asgtreas@emporia.edu
Thursday, March 29, 2018
TAO: Drum Heart - Free Student Tickets!
The Emporia Arts Center if proud to present TAO:Drum Heart on Friday, April 6 at 7pm in ESU's Albert Taylor Hall. Students will receive one FREE ticket with ESU ID for this amazing event!
DRUM TAO brings their phenomenal performance to the stage with overwhelmingly expressive Taiko drums and the spellbinding beautiful melodies of the Japanese flute, Shamisen guitar, and Japanese harp.
DRUM TAO's show defies all expectations! Their "state-of-the-art Japanese entertainment" has been mesmerizing people across the world.
In 2004, DRUM TAO became the No.1 box-office smash hit of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in their first year there. On the heels of that success and three-month long runs in Germany and Australia, DRUM TAO started their global domination. After being invited to perform at the Vancouver Olympics in 2010, they sold out every show on their first North American tour, visiting 44 cities and performing 50 shows throughout the US.
In 2016, their first appearance on Stephen Colbert Show had a huge impact on American people and their first Off-Broadway shows resulted in great success. Newsweek says "the highly acclaimed debut of DRUM TAO Off-Broadway represents not only Japanese entertainment but Japan itself."
After playing in over 24 countries, 500 cities, DRUM TAO has been the recipient of The 6th Annual Commissioner Award from the Japanese Tourism Agency, as well as being named "Outstanding Cultural Contribution" from Oita Prefecture. TAO rewrites the history of traditional Japanese drumming, and yet proudly remains the greatest Drum Performers in Japan.
Sign up for the Wine Tasting and Board Game Night!
The IT Security team invites all ESU faculty & staff for a fun night at Twin Rivers Winery!
April 5, 2018
7 p.m.
Twin Rivers Winery & Gourmet Shoppe
627 Commercial St.
7 p.m.
Twin Rivers Winery & Gourmet Shoppe
627 Commercial St.
Play a round of our brand new "Protect the Nest" board game, mingle with coworkers, get all your security questions answered and taste a selection of Twin Rivers wine. This is a fun opportunity to learn more about information security and what you can do to protect your data!
Tickets are $10 per person for the wine tasting and will be paid at the door. If you would like to join the event and play the game but don't drink wine there is no fee. You are welcome to bring a guest, please just let us know exactly how many people will be attending.
Please sign up for the event at http://sky.emporia.edu/itsecurity by Friday and email Franzi at fwillenb@emporia.edu with any questions.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Suicide Prevention Walk/Fun Run
Join Hornets for Hope on Saturday, April 7th on Kellogg Circle for the 1st Annual Light the Way for Hope Suicide Prevention Walk/Fun Run. FREE REGISTRATION!! Come for a day of hope and healing. We have many activities planned: bake sale, raffles, suicide prevention merchandise, ribbon walk, memory wall, lived experience speaker and more!
Registration starts at 10 Walk/Fun Run starts at noon.
Visit www.eventbrite.com to register today!
For questions please contact:
Melissa Kurtenbach : melissa@hopelinks.org
Table Tennis Tournament Tonight!
Join us at the Student Recreation Center for singles and doubles table tennis divisions tonight at 6:15! Men's, Women's, and Co-Rec divisions offered! Sign up at the Rec Center before 6:00 pm.
See you there!
Wednesday, March 28, 2018
Governor Colyer Orders Flags to be Flown at Half-staff in Honor of Civil Rights Icon, Linda Brown
Topeka - In accordance with Executive Order 10-12, Kansas Governor Jeff Colyer has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff until sun-down today, Friday, March 2, 2018 to honor the life of civil rights icon, Linda Brown, who as a young girl was the center of the landmark case Brown v. Board of Education, in which the Supreme Court declared the segregationist doctrine of "separate but equal" to be unconstitutional.
"Linda Brown's life reminds us that by standing up for our principles and serving our communities we can truly change the world. Linda's legacy is a crucial part of the American story and continues to inspire the millions who have realized the American dream because of her."
To receive email alerts when the Governor orders flags to half-staff, please visit https://governor.kansas.gov/newsroom/kansas-flag-honors/ to subscribe.
Diversity Book Club Meeting
Come join us April 10th at 5:00pm in the diversity lounge to meet and discuss part one of this month's book "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks". You can pick up a free copy of the book inside the center for student involvement. Snacks will be provided!
Conversation Partners Still Needed
A few conversation partners are still needed to meet with students.
Conversation Partners meet for one hour each week for casual conversation. Partners are still needed to meet with students each week until the end of this semester. If you are interested, please email iep@emporia.edu for more information.
Conversation Partners is a program which pairs members of the ESU community with international students for casual conversation. The program aims to increase intercultural communication across campus while also giving international students the opportunity to practice using informal English. Faculty, students, and staff are welcome to apply.
Partners meet for one hour each week at a time and public place that is conveneient to both partners.
Please contact the Intensive English Program at iep@emporia.edu if you are interested.
2017 Service Awards Ceremony
The 2017 Service Awards Ceremony will be held on Monday, April 2 at 3:30 p.m. in Webb Hall.
Please plan to attend and support our fellow employees being recognized for their years of service to Emporia State University and the State of Kansas. Great entertainment and refreshments will be included! We look forward to seeing you there!
See below for a list of employees by department who will be receiving an award:
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The International DiversiTea & Coffee
The INTERNATIONAL DIVERSITEA & COFFEE is coming up! This is a great opportunity for you to meet the community and share your culture!
PLACE: Lyon County Historical Center 3rd floor, 711 Commercial St.
TIME: April, 7th, Saturday, 1-3pm
For more information/questions, email Amira: aneji@g.emporia.edu
TONIGHT: "Teaching Creative Writing in a Data Driven Age" with Mariel Howsepian Rodriguez
Mariel Howsepian-Rodriguez will visit ESU as part of the Creative Writing Program's Visiting Writers Series to discuss how we can integrate Creative Writing into classrooms to facilitate learning.
TONIGHT - Wednesday, March 28
5:00 PM
The Donald Reichardt Center for Publishing & Literary Arts, PH 304
"Fewer than 40% of Kansas students are on track to be academically prepared for college, community college or technical school as measured by their scores on the state's standardized math and English tests. Scores on English language arts tests went down for the second year in a row. About 38% of students scored proficient in that subject in spring 2017" ( "Test Scores Show Less Than Half of Kansas Students Learning What They Need For College").
It sounds bad, doesn't it? The majority of Kansas students can't read and write! Kansas isn't alone. The majority of students in the U.S. can't read and write, and this alarming data results in an increase in public school teachers "teaching to the test." Where does creative writing fit into this?
It doesn't.
But it can.
Mariel Howsepian-Rodriguez is a teacher at Brentwood Science Magnet Elementary School in Los Angeles, California, where she teaches English Language Learners. She is also a mentor teacher to Science Education students from UCLA. She holds a Post-MFA Certificate in Creative Writing Pedagogy from Antioch University, Los Angeles, as well as an MFA in Creative Nonfiction. In addition to teaching full-time, she and her husband homeschool their precocious six year old daughter using the Charlotte Mason method. Her writing has appeared in several California newspapers, including The Santa Monica Daily Press.
Free and open to the Public
Sponsored by the ESU Creative Writing Program, Special Events Board, and Performing Arts Board
Special Lecture Tomorrow Night!
Determination and Grace. From Harsh Repression to Academic Excellence!
Thursday, March 29th at 6pm
Sauder Alumni Center
Nang Mo Lao was born in Hsipaw, Shan State, Burma after the close of World War II. In 1986, she competed for a study abroad opportunity and was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship to study in the USA. She began as TESL Master's degree program at the University of Kansas in January 1987, but after a 1988 huge student revolt in Burma, was called by the Burmese government to return home without completing her degree. She refused to do so, and instead began a Specialist in Education and then a doctoral program at KU. During the 1990s she obtained US citizenship and completed her Teaching and Leadership PhD program at KU. She then took a MLS degree at Emporia and a second PhD at KU in Higher Educational Administration (student affairs).
Join us for The Vietnam Typescript book launch!
Join us at the Lyon County Historical Center as we celebrate the release of William H. Clamurro's The Vietnam Typescript! Listen to exerpts from the book, hear Clamurro talk about his time in Vietnam, and meet the author.
Wednesday, April 4
6:00 PM
Lyon County History Center
711 Commercial Street,
Emporia, KS 66801
About the book:
In 1969 William H. Clamurro was stationed in Vietnam as an unarmed A-1-0 combat medic. He captured his time there as poems in a small field notebook.
When he returned to the US he transcribed those poems on a cheap typewriter and hid them away in a box, where they have remained until now.
The Vietnam Typescript faithfully reproduces Clamurro’s original manuscript, complete with editing marks, and includes the author’s thoughts on the war and his experiences there.
The book is published by ESU's own Bluestem Press, scheduled to be released on April 5, 2018, and is now available for pre-order at www.emporia.edu/bluestem.
This event is free and open to the public.
Sponsored by the ESU Creative Writing Program and the Lyon County History Society
TOMORROW Celebrate the ESU Ducks
Join us at 4 p.m. Thursday, March 29 to celebrate the return of the ESU Ducks to Wooster Lake!!
We'll have food, fun and feathered friends on the deck of the Union.
And stop by our table on Main Street until 1 p.m. Thursday for some cool duck swag, candy and a blast from the past with great "duck" movies!
Chair/Vice Chair Applications for UAC
Union Activities Council would like to announce that Chair/Vice Chair postions are now open for the Fall semester of 2018! All postions are open and will be concidered. If you are interested in a postion, please stop by the CSI desk and pick up an application. Applications should be submitted by Friday, April 6th at 5:00pm and you will need to sign up for an interview as well!
The International Food Festival
The annual International Food Festival is an event where Emporia State international students to showcase their native cuisines and cultures.
This is a great Opportunity for you to try food from all over the world and experience different cultures, Don't miss out!
WHERE: WEBB HALL
WHEN: SATURDAY, APRIL 14, 11am-3pm
WHEN: SATURDAY, APRIL 14, 11am-3pm
For more information/Questions email Amira: aneji@g.emporia.edu
STINGERS DANCE TEAM AUDITION CLINIC:
Are you interested in auditioning for the 2018 Stingers Dance Team? The Audition Preparation Clinic is coming on Saturday, April 14 from 9am to 12pm. Please click on the following links to get the registration form and clinic registration information.
For more information, email Dr. William Woodworth wwoodwor@emporia.edu
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