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Wednesday, December 19, 2018
Toner Cartridges
The Office of International Education has a carton of two HP Laser Jet 61 X cartridges for an HP 4100 or 4101. These are new in the box! Anyone needing them can contact Gloria at 6520.
Call for Clients
The Emporia State University Instructional Design and Technology Department would like to invite you to participate as a client for the Spring 2019 Masters Projects! Our goal is to give our students a real-world experience applying the Instructional Design (ID) process, as well as exposing them to potential clients and employers. We are looking for clients in both public and private industry. So, please pass this along to your colleagues.
Do you need assistance with a problem in your organization that can be solved with training and instruction? Be a client for one of our students! Problem Statements are due January 4, 2019 and students will begin working on them soon after. Projects will be completed and presented by early May.
For more information, go to https://www.emporia.edu/teach/idt/masters/call-for-clients.html or contact Zeni at jcolorad@emporia.edu for specific proposal examples.
Do you need assistance with a problem in your organization that can be solved with training and instruction? Be a client for one of our students! Problem Statements are due January 4, 2019 and students will begin working on them soon after. Projects will be completed and presented by early May.
For more information, go to https://www.emporia.edu/teach/idt/masters/call-for-clients.html or contact Zeni at jcolorad@emporia.edu for specific proposal examples.
SkyLab Maintenance Thursday
Now that the semester is over, IT will be performing maintenance on Skylab this week. Beginning at 6:00 am this Thursday, December 20, and continuing through Friday, December 21, SkyLab will be unavailable. This will include students or faculty using SkyLab services as well as employees that use Skylab to connect remotely. We apologize for any inconvenience, but appreciate your patience while we perform this necessary maintenance. Questions may be directed to the IT Help Desk at 351-5555.
Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol Application Deadline Extended
Where: State Capitol Building, Topeka, Kansas
When: Wednesday, February 20, 2019
Application Deadline: 11:59 pm, Friday, January 18, 2019
The Research and Grants Center invites applications from undergraduate students from all disciplines to participate in the annual Kansas Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol poster symposium. The event is an opportunity to display, in poster format, the stellar research conducted by undergraduate students at Kansas' universities to legislators and other members of state government. Five finalists from Emporia State University will join their peers from other Kansas Board of Regents Universities in Topeka at the Capitol. Researchers must:
* be undergraduates during the 2018-2019 academic year;
* have completed research under the guidance of a Kansas 4-year public institution faculty mentor;
* follow the methodology of the appropriate academic discipline;
* have research of sufficient quality to be presented at a professional academic meeting;
* have the skills, resources, and capacity to produce a professional academic poster;
* agree to undergo presentation training and rehearse their presentations prior to the Capitol event
To apply, please submit your name, faculty mentor, project title, and a 250 word abstract to Ashley Brandt at abrandt2@emporia.edu.
When: Wednesday, February 20, 2019
Application Deadline: 11:59 pm, Friday, January 18, 2019
The Research and Grants Center invites applications from undergraduate students from all disciplines to participate in the annual Kansas Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol poster symposium. The event is an opportunity to display, in poster format, the stellar research conducted by undergraduate students at Kansas' universities to legislators and other members of state government. Five finalists from Emporia State University will join their peers from other Kansas Board of Regents Universities in Topeka at the Capitol. Researchers must:
* be undergraduates during the 2018-2019 academic year;
* have completed research under the guidance of a Kansas 4-year public institution faculty mentor;
* follow the methodology of the appropriate academic discipline;
* have research of sufficient quality to be presented at a professional academic meeting;
* have the skills, resources, and capacity to produce a professional academic poster;
* agree to undergo presentation training and rehearse their presentations prior to the Capitol event
To apply, please submit your name, faculty mentor, project title, and a 250 word abstract to Ashley Brandt at abrandt2@emporia.edu.
Memorial Union Large format Printer Moving
The poster printing formally provided by the Memorial Union at the ID counter is being moved to the Center for Student Involvement (CSI). To place an order fill out the form and email csidesk1@emporia.edu with a digital file. You can also bring a paper copy of the form to the CSI with a thumb drive containing the file to be printed. Pick up and payment for poster printing will be located at the CSI as well. If you have any questions feel free to contact the CSI 620-341-5481
Volunteers Needed for Read to Succeed Literacy Project
Would you like to help an elementary student improve their reading? The Kansas Masonic Literacy Center is organizing volunteers to listen to 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders at Timmerman Elementary School in Emporia read for 30 minutes once a week to improve their reading fluency beginning January 16 and ending April 26. Appropriate level books are already selected and the volunteer listens to the student read and helps them with unknown words. Choose a day and time that fits your schedule:
Wednesdays: 8:45-9:15 am for 2nd graders
Fridays: 11:30-12 noon for 4th graders
If Fridays work for your schedule you have the option of listening to a 4th grader read, stay for lunch with the student and then listen to a 3rd grader read after lunch.
Contact Amanda (aparkma1@emporia.edu) or 620-341-5240 or Kansas Masonic Literacy Center located in Visser Hall room 113.
Wednesdays: 8:45-9:15 am for 2nd graders
Fridays: 11:30-12 noon for 4th graders
If Fridays work for your schedule you have the option of listening to a 4th grader read, stay for lunch with the student and then listen to a 3rd grader read after lunch.
Contact Amanda (aparkma1@emporia.edu) or 620-341-5240 or Kansas Masonic Literacy Center located in Visser Hall room 113.
Huge Activities Fair Spring 2019
The Huge Activities Fair is on January 17, 2019 from 9:00am - 3:00pm on Main Street in the Memorial Union! This provides a great opportunity to showcase and recruit new students or provide information about your organization or department! We highly encourage your organization or department to have interactive activities and prizes to hand out.
To register go to the following Hornet Life link:
https://emporia.campuslabs.com/engage/submitter/form/start/235810
To register go to the following Hornet Life link:
https://emporia.campuslabs.com/engage/submitter/form/start/235810
Monday, December 17, 2018
Yearbook - Senior Ads
The Sunflower Yearbook is now selling page spaces to Emporia State University graduating student! Students are invited to buy page space ranging from 1/6 of a page to a full page in the 2019 Yearbook to show off their accomplishments or thank their influences. Prices range from $20 to $90.
The deadline for all orders is Jan. 16, 2019. Order Today!
Students can order Senior Ads using the Google Form below or by visiting our website at https://esuyearbook.wixsite.com/thesunfloweryearbook
https://goo.gl/forms/ppzqdz1ZTECXj9GY2
The deadline for all orders is Jan. 16, 2019. Order Today!
Students can order Senior Ads using the Google Form below or by visiting our website at https://esuyearbook.wixsite.com/thesunfloweryearbook
https://goo.gl/forms/ppzqdz1ZTECXj9GY2
Dining is availble Dec 17th - Dec 21st
Buzzcotti: 7:30am-11:00am
Hornet Express: 11:00am-2:00pm
The Grille will be open and the following daily specials:
Monday
Meat or Vegetable Lasagna
California Mixed Vegetables
Garlic Toast
Tuesday
2 Hard Tacos (Beef)
Spanish Rice
Refried Beans
Wednesday
Popcorn Chicken
Mashed Potatoes w/ Brown Gravy
Steamed Corn
Thursday
Sautéed Salmon Filet
Rice Pilaf
Steamed Green Beans
Hornet Express: 11:00am-2:00pm
The Grille will be open and the following daily specials:
Monday
Meat or Vegetable Lasagna
California Mixed Vegetables
Garlic Toast
Tuesday
2 Hard Tacos (Beef)
Spanish Rice
Refried Beans
Wednesday
Popcorn Chicken
Mashed Potatoes w/ Brown Gravy
Steamed Corn
Thursday
Sautéed Salmon Filet
Rice Pilaf
Steamed Green Beans
Save the Date – Bonner and Bonner Lecture
Please mark your calendar for the 2019 Bonner and Bonner Diversity Lecture at 7:00 pm on the evening of Thursday, March 7, 2019, in Albert Taylor Hall. The tradition of this lecture series is to promote diversity and inclusion. The role of civic leadership in making progress on challenges facing our communities will also be included.
Volunteers Needed for Read to Succeed Literacy Project
Would you like to help an elementary student improve their reading? The Kansas Masonic Literacy Center is organizing volunteers to listen to 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders at Timmerman Elementary School in Emporia read for 30 minutes once a week to improve their reading fluency beginning January 16 and ending April 26. Appropriate level books are already selected and the volunteer listens to the student read and helps them with unknown words. Choose a day and time that fits your schedule:
Wednesdays: 8:45-9:15 am for 2nd graders
Fridays: 11:30-12 noon for 4th graders
If Fridays work for your schedule you have the option of listening to a 4th grader read, stay for lunch with the student and then listen to a 3rd grader read after lunch.
Contact Amanda (aparkma1@emporia.edu) or 620-341-5240 or Kansas Masonic Literacy Center located in Visser Hall room 113.
Wednesdays: 8:45-9:15 am for 2nd graders
Fridays: 11:30-12 noon for 4th graders
If Fridays work for your schedule you have the option of listening to a 4th grader read, stay for lunch with the student and then listen to a 3rd grader read after lunch.
Contact Amanda (aparkma1@emporia.edu) or 620-341-5240 or Kansas Masonic Literacy Center located in Visser Hall room 113.
MU Bookstore Holiday/break hours
Monday Dec. 17-Wed. Dec. 19 9 am-3 pm
Thurs Dec. 20--9 am-11 am, 11 am-1 pm closed for Union holiday party...1 p.m.-3 p.m.
Friday Dec. 21--9 am-12 p.m.
Sat. Dec. 22-Tues Jan 1st--closed
Thurs Dec. 20--9 am-11 am, 11 am-1 pm closed for Union holiday party...1 p.m.-3 p.m.
Friday Dec. 21--9 am-12 p.m.
Sat. Dec. 22-Tues Jan 1st--closed
Thursday, December 13, 2018
Distance Education Office Hours on Friday, December 14
Distance Education office (PH315) will be closed Friday, December 14, from 12pm-5pm, preparing for Winter Commencement at the William L. White Auditorium. Our office will be reopen on Monday, December 17 at 8:00am. Apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Congratulations Graduates!
Congratulations Graduates!
Upcoming Scholarship Deadlines
Just a heads up scholarship deadlines are closer than you think! The scholarships listed below are due February 1, 2019:
Endly Memorial
Kevin O'Connor
With a little under two months left to apply please take some time during your break to start applying! Check out our scholarships webpage for more information on each scholarship!
https://www.emporia.edu/finaid/scholarships/
Contact the Office of Financial Aid, Scholarships & Veterans Services at esuscholarships@emporia.edu or 620-341-5457 with any questions or concerns.
Endly Memorial
Kevin O'Connor
With a little under two months left to apply please take some time during your break to start applying! Check out our scholarships webpage for more information on each scholarship!
https://www.emporia.edu/finaid/scholarships/
Contact the Office of Financial Aid, Scholarships & Veterans Services at esuscholarships@emporia.edu or 620-341-5457 with any questions or concerns.
RSO Allocation Application for 2019-2020
Applications for Registered Student Organizations' allocations are now live. The deadline to submit the online application form is Wednesday, February 13th. Please complete this form ONLY if your organization is requesting allocations for items such as traveling, speakers, and/or, printing & publicity for academic year 2019-2020.
https://goo.gl/forms/v8TwRcFBmWgbmK5j1
If you have any questions, please contact Fiscal Affairs Committee Chair: Malcolm Dade mdade@g.emporia.edu
https://goo.gl/forms/v8TwRcFBmWgbmK5j1
If you have any questions, please contact Fiscal Affairs Committee Chair: Malcolm Dade mdade@g.emporia.edu
Volunteers Needed for Read to Succeed Literacy Project
Would you like to help an elementary student improve their reading? The Kansas Masonic Literacy Center is organizing volunteers to listen to 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders at Timmerman Elementary School in Emporia read for 30 minutes once a week to improve their reading fluency beginning January 16 and ending April 26. Appropriate level books are already selected and the volunteer listens to the student read and helps them with unknown words. Choose a day and time that fits your schedule:
Wednesdays: 8:45-9:15 am for 2nd graders
Fridays: 11:30-12 noon for 4th graders
Fridays: 12:25-12:55 pm for third graders
If Fridays work for your schedule you have the option of listening to a 4th grader read, stay for lunch with the student and then listen to a 3rd grader read after lunch.
Contact Amanda (aparkma1@emporia.edu) or 620-341-5240 or Kansas Masonic Literacy Center located in Visser Hall room 113.
Wednesdays: 8:45-9:15 am for 2nd graders
Fridays: 11:30-12 noon for 4th graders
Fridays: 12:25-12:55 pm for third graders
If Fridays work for your schedule you have the option of listening to a 4th grader read, stay for lunch with the student and then listen to a 3rd grader read after lunch.
Contact Amanda (aparkma1@emporia.edu) or 620-341-5240 or Kansas Masonic Literacy Center located in Visser Hall room 113.
$7 Special into the Nest on Fridays
All-access to the Hornets Nest for $7 for faculty, staff and students every Friday. 11:00 am - 2:00 pm and 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm.
All you care to eat of a variety of fresh, healthy, and flavorful food in one great location!
All you care to eat of a variety of fresh, healthy, and flavorful food in one great location!
Christmas Ball, Sat., Dec. 15, 6 to 10 p.m. Bowyer Building
Join us for a night of music, dancing and fun events at the Bowyer Building located at the Lyon County Fairgrounds. There will be hors d'oeuvers, a silent auction and cash bar. Advanced tickets are $45 per Couple, $25 Single, additional $5 at the door. Tickets can be purchased at Bowyer Toyota, the Emporia Chamber of Commerce and at ESU King Hall room 011. Formal attire is required. All proceeds go to the Brianna Mundy, Emporia State University Memorial Scholarship Fund. See you there!!
Join us for a night of music, dancing and fun events at the Bowyer Building located at the Lyon County Fairgrounds. There will be hors d'oeuvers, a silent auction and cash bar. Advanced tickets are $45 per Couple, $25 Single, additional $5 at the door. Tickets can be purchased at Bowyer Toyota, the Emporia Chamber of Commerce and at ESU King Hall room 011. Formal attire is required. All proceeds go to the Brianna Mundy, Emporia State University Memorial Scholarship Fund. See you there!!
SRC Winter Break Hours
Due to Winter Break, we will have modified hours. Check out the schedule below so you know when to get your workout on!
Dec. 14: 6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Dec. 15: CLOSED
Dec. 16-20: 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Dec. 21: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Dec. 22 - Jan 6: CLOSED
Jan. 7-13: 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Jan. 14: REGULAR HOURS
There will be no Group Fitness Classes during finals week or Winter Break.
Visit https://www.emporia.edu/recsport/ for more info. Check us out on Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, and Instagram @esurecreation for news and updates!
Dec. 14: 6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Dec. 15: CLOSED
Dec. 16-20: 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Dec. 21: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Dec. 22 - Jan 6: CLOSED
Jan. 7-13: 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Jan. 14: REGULAR HOURS
There will be no Group Fitness Classes during finals week or Winter Break.
Visit https://www.emporia.edu/recsport/ for more info. Check us out on Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, and Instagram @esurecreation for news and updates!
Audition for the Spring Theatre season
Sign up for a time to audition for ESU theatre's spring season. The signup sheet is on the callboard on the second floor of King Hall. Please sign up for the earliest time available. These are prepared auditions. We are asking that you prepare a two-minute audition consisting of a contemporary monologue and 16 verse lines of Shakespeare.
Auditions are Tuesday, January 16 starting at 7:00 p.m. with callbacks the next day (January 17). Auditions will be in the Bruder theatre in King Hall.
The shows for the spring semester are "Steel Magnolias" by Robert Harling and William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet".
Auditions are Tuesday, January 16 starting at 7:00 p.m. with callbacks the next day (January 17). Auditions will be in the Bruder theatre in King Hall.
The shows for the spring semester are "Steel Magnolias" by Robert Harling and William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet".
Resource Center Winter Break Hours
The Teachers College Resource Center will be open December 17th to December 20th 9AM-4PM, December 21st 9AM-Noon.
Closed December 22nd thru January 1st, 2019!
We will reopen January 2nd, 2019 9AM-4PM.
Please contact Brady Johnson at bjohns22@emporia.edu, call 341-5292 or stop by Visser Hall Room 224.
Closed December 22nd thru January 1st, 2019!
We will reopen January 2nd, 2019 9AM-4PM.
Please contact Brady Johnson at bjohns22@emporia.edu, call 341-5292 or stop by Visser Hall Room 224.
Auditions for the Spring Theatre season
Sign up for a time to audition for ESU theatre's spring season. The signup sheet is on the callboard on the second floor of King Hall. Please sign up for the earliest time available. These are prepared auditions. We are asking that you prepare a two-minute audition consisting of a contemporary monologue and 16 verse lines of Shakespeare.
Auditions are Tuesday, January 16 starting at 7:00 p.m. with callbacks the next day (January 17). Auditions will be in the Bruder theatre in King Hall.
The shows for the spring semester are "Steel Magnolias" by Robert Harling and William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet".
Auditions are Tuesday, January 16 starting at 7:00 p.m. with callbacks the next day (January 17). Auditions will be in the Bruder theatre in King Hall.
The shows for the spring semester are "Steel Magnolias" by Robert Harling and William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet".
Distance Education Office Hours on Friday, December 14
Distance Education office (PH315) will be closed Friday, December 14, from 12pm-5pm, preparing for Winter Commencement at the William L. White Auditorium. Our office will be reopen on Monday, December 17 at 8:00am. Apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Congratulations Graduates!
Congratulations Graduates!
Monday, December 10, 2018
Antivirus upgrade
Last week, our Symantec antivirus program was updated to the latest version. While the installation happened automatically in the background, computers will need to be re-booted to complete the install. If you have not shut down your computer in the past week, please shut down tonight before leaving campus. IT recommends and encourages everyone to shut down their computer every night. For more information, contact the IT Help Desk.
Summer Internship Program
Take a break from studying and apply for a local summer internship program!
If you are a freshman or sophomore, you are eligible to apply for a local internship program that can help you decide on a career path.
Emporia State University is offering a special, 3-credit internship for the summer of 2019. If selected to participate, you will experience three internships, with a combined total of 90 to 120 hours of internship hours, based upon your career interests. All internships will be in Emporia or surrounding communities and students will earn minimum wage.
In addition to the paid internships, students will receive a stipend to help defray costs.
For more information, contact Joel Ewy or Robyn MacGregor, Emporia State University Career Services at 341-5407 or stop by our office to learn more.
Don't delay in applying to this program. All applications must be received by 5PM on December 14th, 2018.
If you are a freshman or sophomore, you are eligible to apply for a local internship program that can help you decide on a career path.
Emporia State University is offering a special, 3-credit internship for the summer of 2019. If selected to participate, you will experience three internships, with a combined total of 90 to 120 hours of internship hours, based upon your career interests. All internships will be in Emporia or surrounding communities and students will earn minimum wage.
In addition to the paid internships, students will receive a stipend to help defray costs.
For more information, contact Joel Ewy or Robyn MacGregor, Emporia State University Career Services at 341-5407 or stop by our office to learn more.
Don't delay in applying to this program. All applications must be received by 5PM on December 14th, 2018.
Do You Want to be an Astronaut?
Have you ever thought about being an astronaut? Well, this Wednesday at 6:30, Peterson Planetarium will be holding a free and open to the public presentation on what it takes to be an astronaut, and what it's like to live in space. This goal is easier achieved than you might think!
All of our shows start off with a tour of the night sky. Peterson Planetarium is located downstairs in Science Hall. For questions or to make a reservation, call 620-341-5636. To schedule your own show, go to emporia.edu/planetarium.
All of our shows start off with a tour of the night sky. Peterson Planetarium is located downstairs in Science Hall. For questions or to make a reservation, call 620-341-5636. To schedule your own show, go to emporia.edu/planetarium.
PARDON OUR PROGRESS…
Thanks to unused renovation funds, the Memorial Union is excited to announce coming updates to our audio/video equipment which will improve our system infrastructure. Webb Hall, Flint Hills Room and Kanza Room will be receiving new microphones, projectors and an upgrade to 4K resolution capability and the Ballroom will be getting a new sound system. We appreciate your understanding during this anticipated upgrade process and we all look forward to this electrifying achievement and its introductory use for the Spring 2019 semester.
Yearbook - Senior Ads
The Sunflower Yearbook is now selling page spaces to Emporia State University graduating student! Students are invited to buy page space ranging from 1/6 of a page to a full page in the 2019 Yearbook to show off their accomplishments or thank their influences. Prices range from $20 to $90.
The deadline for all orders is Jan. 16, 2019. Order Today!
Students can order Senior Ads using the Google Form below or by visiting our website at https://esuyearbook.wixsite.com/thesunfloweryearbook
https://goo.gl/forms/ppzqdz1ZTECXj9GY2
The deadline for all orders is Jan. 16, 2019. Order Today!
Students can order Senior Ads using the Google Form below or by visiting our website at https://esuyearbook.wixsite.com/thesunfloweryearbook
https://goo.gl/forms/ppzqdz1ZTECXj9GY2
Yearbook Shipping
The Sunflower Yearbook staff would like to ship you a copy of the 2019 yearbook when it comes out! The yearbook itself is totally free to anyone that would like to pick one up in person, but if you are unable to pick on up, we can ship it to you for $15.
If you’d like us to ship you a fresh copy of the 2019 Sunflower Yearbook when it comes out in April, order here: https://goo.gl/forms/Rb4oCxjs48wNexrn2
We also have plenty of yearbooks from previous years available for pick up or shipping. If you’d like us to ship a past yearbook, please order here: https://goo.gl/forms/hKD2L2Co1x43iZ6g1
If you’d like us to ship you a fresh copy of the 2019 Sunflower Yearbook when it comes out in April, order here: https://goo.gl/forms/Rb4oCxjs48wNexrn2
We also have plenty of yearbooks from previous years available for pick up or shipping. If you’d like us to ship a past yearbook, please order here: https://goo.gl/forms/hKD2L2Co1x43iZ6g1
Volunteers Needed for Read to Succeed Literacy Project
Would you like to help an elementary student improve their reading? The Kansas Masonic Literacy Center is organizing volunteers to listen to 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders at Timmerman Elementary School in Emporia read for 30 minutes once a week to improve their reading fluency beginning January 16 and ending April 26. Appropriate level books are already selected and the volunteer listens to the student read and helps them with unknown words. Choose a day and time that fits your schedule:
Wednesdays: 8:45-9:15 am for 2nd graders
Fridays: 11:30-12 noon for 4th graders
Fridays: 12:25-12:55 pm for third graders
If Fridays work for your schedule you have the option of listening to a 4th grader read, stay for lunch with the student and then listen to a 3rd grader read after lunch.
Contact Amanda (aparkma1@emporia.edu) or 620-341-5240 or Kansas Masonic Literacy Center located in Visser Hall room 113.
Wednesdays: 8:45-9:15 am for 2nd graders
Fridays: 11:30-12 noon for 4th graders
Fridays: 12:25-12:55 pm for third graders
If Fridays work for your schedule you have the option of listening to a 4th grader read, stay for lunch with the student and then listen to a 3rd grader read after lunch.
Contact Amanda (aparkma1@emporia.edu) or 620-341-5240 or Kansas Masonic Literacy Center located in Visser Hall room 113.
Late Night
Late Night is an event for students to come and relax and have some fun Monday night of finals week. We have many awesome activities going on throughout the night that you won't want to miss out on!
7pm: DIY stress balls and slime (while supplies last)
7pm: Build your own terrarium (while supplies last)
7-10pm: Travelin' Max
8pm: Ugly sweater contest
8-10pm: Bookstore sales
9-10:30pm: Free breakfast in the Hornet's Nest
10:30pm: Prize drawing
We have many prizes that we will be giving away at the end of the night. The prizes include a PS4, Samsung TV, Galaxy Tablet, Beats Pill and a Fitbit Flex 2. For coming to the event, you will receive one raffle ticket to be placed in your drawing item of choice and you can receive one raffle ticket for every one non-perishable item you bring. You must be present to win your prize.
Join us on Monday, December 10th from 7-10:30pm in the Memorial Union Mainstreet for lots of fun!
7pm: DIY stress balls and slime (while supplies last)
7pm: Build your own terrarium (while supplies last)
7-10pm: Travelin' Max
8pm: Ugly sweater contest
8-10pm: Bookstore sales
9-10:30pm: Free breakfast in the Hornet's Nest
10:30pm: Prize drawing
We have many prizes that we will be giving away at the end of the night. The prizes include a PS4, Samsung TV, Galaxy Tablet, Beats Pill and a Fitbit Flex 2. For coming to the event, you will receive one raffle ticket to be placed in your drawing item of choice and you can receive one raffle ticket for every one non-perishable item you bring. You must be present to win your prize.
Join us on Monday, December 10th from 7-10:30pm in the Memorial Union Mainstreet for lots of fun!
Christmas Ball December 15, 6 to 10 p.m. Bowyer Building
Join us for a night of music, dancing and fun events at the Bowyer Building located at the Lyon County Fairgrounds. There will be hors d'oeuvers, a silent auction and cash bar. Advanced tickets are $45 per Couple, $25 Single, additional $5 at the door. Tickets can be purchased at Bowyer Toyota, the Emporia Chamber of Commerce and at ESU King Hall room 011. Formal attire is required. All proceeds go to the Brianna Mundy, Emporia State University Memorial Scholarship Fund. See you there!!
ACES Finals Week Tutoring Hours!
Finals Week Tutoring Hours:
Sunday, Dec 9th through Wednesday, Dec 13th
A&P & Biology: Monday 6-8pm
Chemistry: Sunday-Wednesday 5-9pm
College Algebra: Tuesday 5-7pm
Earth Science & Geography: Apt. Only
Organic Chemistry: Tuesday 8-11pm
Psychology: Sunday & Tuesday 5-6pm
Writing Center: Sunday 3-8pm
WAW Library, 2nd Floor
aces@emporia.edu
620-341-5033
Sunday, Dec 9th through Wednesday, Dec 13th
A&P & Biology: Monday 6-8pm
Chemistry: Sunday-Wednesday 5-9pm
College Algebra: Tuesday 5-7pm
Earth Science & Geography: Apt. Only
Organic Chemistry: Tuesday 8-11pm
Psychology: Sunday & Tuesday 5-6pm
Writing Center: Sunday 3-8pm
WAW Library, 2nd Floor
aces@emporia.edu
620-341-5033
Honors College Graduation Recognition
Congratulations to our members graduating with Honors College recognition, December 2018. We wish you great success!
Camille AbdelJawad, with honors
Christina Brunton, with honors
Janelle DePriest, with honors
Katelyn Dold, with honors
Grayce McAllister, with honors
Margret Unruh, with honors
Brettany Williams, with high honors
Camille AbdelJawad, with honors
Christina Brunton, with honors
Janelle DePriest, with honors
Katelyn Dold, with honors
Grayce McAllister, with honors
Margret Unruh, with honors
Brettany Williams, with high honors
Finals Week @ the Library
Tuesday, Dec. 11th
From 3-5pm, Paws for a Break with dogs in the library!
Wednesday, Dec. 12th
Finish out the week with free cookies starting at 10am.
Tuesday, Dec. 11th
From 3-5pm, Paws for a Break with dogs in the library!
Wednesday, Dec. 12th
Finish out the week with free cookies starting at 10am.
Late Night at the Bookstore
Attention Students...did you know that the bookstore will be open from 8 p.m.-10 p.m.as part of Late Night!!
25% off all clothing, gift items, school/art supplies, tradebooks & so much more!
Draw at the register for the bonus 50% off token...one lucky person will get 50% off their entire purchase!
When you buy something get a ticket to go get a mystery prize from Santa...solve the riddle and get something you want or need..
And if that is not enough...the bookstore is hosting the "Ugly Sweater" contest..be there by 7:45 p.m. to start lining up...remember attitude & sass count when modeling your 'ugly sweater'...Grand Prize is $100.00 gift certificate provided by the Presidents Office!
Come join us for all of the fun!! Santa & his elves can't wait to see you!
25% off all clothing, gift items, school/art supplies, tradebooks & so much more!
Draw at the register for the bonus 50% off token...one lucky person will get 50% off their entire purchase!
When you buy something get a ticket to go get a mystery prize from Santa...solve the riddle and get something you want or need..
And if that is not enough...the bookstore is hosting the "Ugly Sweater" contest..be there by 7:45 p.m. to start lining up...remember attitude & sass count when modeling your 'ugly sweater'...Grand Prize is $100.00 gift certificate provided by the Presidents Office!
Come join us for all of the fun!! Santa & his elves can't wait to see you!
Friday, December 7, 2018
Finals Week @ the Library
Finals are coming up quick and to get next week started, the library will be having free pizza on Sunday, December 9th at 7pm! First come first serve until we run out so make sure to get there early.
Tuesday, Dec. 11th
From 3-5pm, Paws for a Break with dogs in the library!
Wednesday, Dec. 12th
Finish out the week with free cookies starting at 10am.
Tuesday, Dec. 11th
From 3-5pm, Paws for a Break with dogs in the library!
Wednesday, Dec. 12th
Finish out the week with free cookies starting at 10am.
Spring 2019 Employee Tuition Assistance/ Dependent and Spouse Tuition Waiver Program Applications
Employee Tuition Assistance Applications for Spring 2019 for ESU Employees are due by Friday, December 28, at 5:00 p.m. A short instructional video with important information is provided to assist in completing the electronic application. Please be advised you must be enrolled in one or more classes in order to complete your application. We regret we will be unable to accept late applications.
USS Employees must have a current performance evaluation of at least "meeting performance expectations" to be eligible for assistance.
Dependent and Spouse Tuition Waiver Program Applications for dependent and spouse may be submitted until the 10th day of class for fall and spring semesters, and by the first day of the enrolled class for the summer session. Please be aware you will need your employee number as well as your dependent's student ID number for the electronic application.
The following link will provide the guidelines and a download to the applications for each.
http://www.emporia.edu/humres/current-employee/tuition-assistance.html
Please contact the office of Human Resources at 341-5379 or email rlauber@emporia.edu if you have questions about these programs.
USS Employees must have a current performance evaluation of at least "meeting performance expectations" to be eligible for assistance.
Dependent and Spouse Tuition Waiver Program Applications for dependent and spouse may be submitted until the 10th day of class for fall and spring semesters, and by the first day of the enrolled class for the summer session. Please be aware you will need your employee number as well as your dependent's student ID number for the electronic application.
The following link will provide the guidelines and a download to the applications for each.
http://www.emporia.edu/humres/current-employee/tuition-assistance.html
Please contact the office of Human Resources at 341-5379 or email rlauber@emporia.edu if you have questions about these programs.
Yearbook Shipping
The Sunflower Yearbook staff would like to ship you a copy of the 2019 yearbook when it comes out! The yearbook itself is totally free to anyone that would like to pick one up in person, but if you are unable to pick on up, we can ship it to you for $15.
If you’d like us to ship you a fresh copy of the 2019 Sunflower Yearbook when it comes out in April, order here: https://goo.gl/forms/Rb4oCxjs48wNexrn2
We also have plenty of yearbooks from previous years available for pick up or shipping. If you’d like us to ship a past yearbook, please order here: https://goo.gl/forms/hKD2L2Co1x43iZ6g1
If you’d like us to ship you a fresh copy of the 2019 Sunflower Yearbook when it comes out in April, order here: https://goo.gl/forms/Rb4oCxjs48wNexrn2
We also have plenty of yearbooks from previous years available for pick up or shipping. If you’d like us to ship a past yearbook, please order here: https://goo.gl/forms/hKD2L2Co1x43iZ6g1
Volunteers Needed for Read to Succeed Literacy Project
Would you like to help an elementary student improve their reading? The Kansas Masonic Literacy Center is organizing volunteers to listen to 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders at Timmerman Elementary School in Emporia read for 30 minutes once a week to improve their reading fluency beginning January 16 and ending April 26. Appropriate level books are already selected and the volunteer listens to the student read and helps them with unknown words. Choose a day and time that fits your schedule:
Wednesdays: 8:45-9:15 am for 2nd graders
Fridays: 11:30-12 noon for 4th graders
Fridays: 12:25-12:55 pm for third graders
If Fridays work for your schedule you have the option of listening to a 4th grader read, stay for lunch with the student and then listen to a 3rd grader read after lunch.
Contact Amanda (aparkma1@emporia.edu) or 620-341-5240 or Kansas Masonic Literacy Center located in Visser Hall room 113.
Wednesdays: 8:45-9:15 am for 2nd graders
Fridays: 11:30-12 noon for 4th graders
Fridays: 12:25-12:55 pm for third graders
If Fridays work for your schedule you have the option of listening to a 4th grader read, stay for lunch with the student and then listen to a 3rd grader read after lunch.
Contact Amanda (aparkma1@emporia.edu) or 620-341-5240 or Kansas Masonic Literacy Center located in Visser Hall room 113.
There's still time left - Intro to Creative Writing seats available
Interested in Creative Writing? Need a gen-ed elective or looking for a new minor? Intro to Creative Writing EG 280 has a few seats left for the Spring 2019 semester, and there's still time to sign up! The class is available on MWF or TR, and all majors are welcome.
Contact your advisor to enroll:
EG 280 A, T/R 9:30-10:50, CRN 15271
EG 280 B, MWF 11-11:50, CRN 12895
Questions? Email awebb@emporia.edu
Contact your advisor to enroll:
EG 280 A, T/R 9:30-10:50, CRN 15271
EG 280 B, MWF 11-11:50, CRN 12895
Questions? Email awebb@emporia.edu
Late Night
Late Night is an event for students to come and relax and have some fun Monday night of finals week. We have many awesome activities going on throughout the night that you won't want to miss out on!
7pm: DIY stress balls and slime (while supplies last)
7pm: Build your own terrarium (while supplies last)
7-10pm: Travelin' Max
8pm: Ugly sweater contest
8-10pm: Bookstore sales
9-10:30pm: Free breakfast in the Hornet's Nest
10:30pm: Prize drawing
We have many prizes that we will be giving away at the end of the night. The prizes include a PS4, Samsung TV, Galaxy Tablet, Beats Pill and a Fitbit Flex 2. For coming to the event, you will receive one raffle ticket to be placed in your drawing item of choice and you can receive one raffle ticket for every one non-perishable item you bring. You must be present to win your prize.
Join us on Monday, December 10th from 7-10:30pm in the Memorial Union Mainstreet for lots of fun!
7pm: DIY stress balls and slime (while supplies last)
7pm: Build your own terrarium (while supplies last)
7-10pm: Travelin' Max
8pm: Ugly sweater contest
8-10pm: Bookstore sales
9-10:30pm: Free breakfast in the Hornet's Nest
10:30pm: Prize drawing
We have many prizes that we will be giving away at the end of the night. The prizes include a PS4, Samsung TV, Galaxy Tablet, Beats Pill and a Fitbit Flex 2. For coming to the event, you will receive one raffle ticket to be placed in your drawing item of choice and you can receive one raffle ticket for every one non-perishable item you bring. You must be present to win your prize.
Join us on Monday, December 10th from 7-10:30pm in the Memorial Union Mainstreet for lots of fun!
De-Stress Fest happening right now!
The WAW Library is hosting their De-Stress Fest right now! If you aren’t already here, don’t worry! You still have time to do some crafts and enjoy some snacks before it ends at 7pm, but hurry over because the dogs will be leaving at 5pm! See you there!
Christmas Ball December 15, 6 to 10 p.m., Bowyer Building
Join us for a night of music, dancing and fun events at the Bowyer Building located at the Lyon County Fairgrounds. There will be hors d'oeuvers, a silent auction and cash bar. Advanced tickets are $45 per Couple, $25 Single, additional $5 at the door. Tickets can be purchased at Bowyer Toyota, the Emporia Chamber of Commerce and at ESU King Hall room 011. Formal attire is required. All proceeds go to the Brianna Mundy, Emporia State University Memorial Scholarship Fund. See you there!!
ESU Writing Center CLOSING for break
The ESU Writing Center will close on Sunday, December 9th at 8pm for Winter Break.
Good luck on finals, Hornets!
Good luck on finals, Hornets!
"A Christmas Carol" Tomorrow night
ESU Theatre is proud to continue the tradition of a live broadcast of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol", adapted by former ESU theatre professor Dan Matisa, in a radio show style format at 7:30 p.m. on December 8. The show will be live streamed through the Emporia State University website. Patrons are also invited to come listen to the show live in the Karl C. Bruder Theatre and participate in a Christmas carol sing-along before the performance to help get in the Christmas Spirit.
For those attending the performance live at the Bruder Theatre, there is a suggested donation of $5 or one non-perishable food item. Monetary donations will go to theatre scholarships while the food items will go to Corky's Cupboard.
Here is the link to the livestream website: https://livestream.com/emporiastate/events/7933731
For those attending the performance live at the Bruder Theatre, there is a suggested donation of $5 or one non-perishable food item. Monetary donations will go to theatre scholarships while the food items will go to Corky's Cupboard.
Here is the link to the livestream website: https://livestream.com/emporiastate/events/7933731
ACES Finals Week Tutoring Hours!
Finals Week Tutoring Hours:
Sunday, Dec 9th through Wednesday, Dec 13th
A&P & Biology: Monday 6-8pm
Chemistry: Sunday-Wednesday 5-9pm
College Algebra: Tuesday 5-7pm
Earth Science & Geography: Apt. Only
Organic Chemistry: Tuesday 8-11pm
Psychology: Sunday & Tuesday 5-6pm
Writing Center: Sunday 3-8pm
WAW Library, 2nd Floor
aces@emporia.edu
620-341-5033
Sunday, Dec 9th through Wednesday, Dec 13th
A&P & Biology: Monday 6-8pm
Chemistry: Sunday-Wednesday 5-9pm
College Algebra: Tuesday 5-7pm
Earth Science & Geography: Apt. Only
Organic Chemistry: Tuesday 8-11pm
Psychology: Sunday & Tuesday 5-6pm
Writing Center: Sunday 3-8pm
WAW Library, 2nd Floor
aces@emporia.edu
620-341-5033
Nominate an "Outstanding Advisor"
During one of your study breaks, submit a nomination for the ESU "Outstanding Advisor" award:
https://goo.gl/forms/qVeHXhgXJGxWKJ722
We want to celebrate our great advisors at ESU!
https://goo.gl/forms/qVeHXhgXJGxWKJ722
We want to celebrate our great advisors at ESU!
Finals Week @ the Library
Sunday, Dec 9th
Finals are coming up quick and to get the week started, the library will be having free pizza at 7pm! First come first serve until we run out so make sure to get there early.
Tuesday, Dec. 11th
From 3-5pm, Paws for a Break with dogs in the library!
Wednesday, Dec. 12th
Finish out the week with free cookies starting at 10am.
Finals are coming up quick and to get the week started, the library will be having free pizza at 7pm! First come first serve until we run out so make sure to get there early.
Tuesday, Dec. 11th
From 3-5pm, Paws for a Break with dogs in the library!
Wednesday, Dec. 12th
Finish out the week with free cookies starting at 10am.
LED or LCD TV Monitors Needed
We are in need of LED or LCD TV Monitors, 40" to 50" (Diagonal) for classroom use. If you have any spare in your department, please email amontalv@emporia.edu.
We are in need of LED or LCD TV Monitors, 40" to 50" (Diagonal) for classroom use. If you have any spare in your department, please email amontalv@emporia.edu.
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