Wednesday, January 30, 2019

Conference Tables and Chairs Available

The School of Business Cross Conference Room is being renovated.  Tables and chairs previously in that room are available​, should you have a use for them.  Please contact Glenda Estes at gestes@emporia.edu or ext. 5274 to set up a time to see them.  They are in Cremer Hall 207.

Scholarship Applications due this Friday, February 1, 2019!

Hornets you until 5 pm on Friday, February 1 to get in your applications for the scholarships listed below!  Get your applications in before it is too late!

Endly Memorial Scholarship
Kevin O'Connor Scholarship
Check out our scholarship 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.

DEADLINE THURSDAY — Compete for $1863 in scholarship money

Emporia State University has been changing lives since 1863. Thanks to the President's Community Advisory Council, ESU President Allison Garrett has $1,863 in scholarship money to give away.

If you are an ESU student who best tells about something at Emporia State University that changed your life, you could have an opportunity to win.

The rules are simple, but the deadline is quickly approaching. So give it some thought and write your essay.

Rules for the $1863 scholarship essay competition:

Open to all ESU students (both undergraduate and graduate), EXCEPT those graduating in May 2019.
Write an essay of 750 to 1,000 words about something at Emporia State University that changed your life. (Word limit will be strictly enforced; title does not count in word limit.)
By submitting your essay, you agree that it may be quoted or published in full by the university and released to media.
Do not include your name on the essay itself; they will be blind-judged.
Complete the entry form* and attach it as a cover sheet.
Submit entries in person at Marketing and Media Relations, 005 Plumb Hall; or via email to Gwen Larson at glarson1@emporia.edu.
Deadline for all entries is 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019.

Judges reserve the right to divide the scholarship for more than one recipient.

*Entry forms may be picked up in the Center for Student Involvement in the Memorial Union; at Marketing and Media Relations, 005 Plumb Hall; or downloaded at http://bit.ly/2H2l6wn. (When you click the link, the Word document should automatically download.)​

Questions? Contact Gwen Larson at glarson1@emporia.edu.

ESU Employee Van Driver Training

​A Van Driver training is scheduled for Emporia State University employees on Tuesday, February 5 at 1:00 pm. Please allow 1 1/2 hours to complete the training. RSVP for the training by emailing Missy Nurnberger at mnurnber@emporia.edu.

Read All About It, But Can You Believe It: Identifying Fake News

Thursday, Jan. 31st, 4pm-4:30pm   

Terri Summey, Reference & Research Services Librarian

Our experience and past histories help to shape out values and what we believe to be true. Come to this workshop and learn how to filter bubbles and echo chambers shape out information habits and impact how we evaluate information. Learn strategies and tools that will help you critically evaluate news sources and stories to help filter out misinformation and comb out fake news.

WAW Library, Electronic Classroom 209E​

Art Forum: Sarah Gross; Wednesday, Jan. 30th

The ESU Art Forum Lecture Series is proud to present Sarah Gross as the speaker for tomorrow - Wed., Jan. 30. Sarah is currently an Assistant Professor of Ceramics at the University of Kansas. She exhibits her installations and sculptural work nationally and internationally and has had recent residencies at Creta, Rome; Tetouan, Morocco, with GreenOlive Arts; Greenwich House Pottery; Grand Valley State University; and the Lawrence Arts Center. Sarah was named a 2010 Emerging Artist by Ceramics Monthly, and she has work included in numerous collections including the U.S. Department of State, The University of Costa Rica, and the Shiwan Ceramics Museum in Foshan, China. She got her MFA from RISD, and her BA from Carleton College in Minnesota.​

After the lecture, she will be critiquing with students in the Department of Art, sponsored by the ESU Clay Guild. Please contact slanter@emporia.edu if you wish to participate.

February 1 - A Thousand Words: Photographs from the Walter M. Andersen Collection

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Special Collections and Archives presents the exhibit A Thousand Words: Photographs from the Walter M. Andersen Collection. Locally known as "the man with the pictures," Walter M. Andersen took and collected thousands of photos that document the history of Emporia and Lyon County. Visitors can explore highlights from the collection and compare vintage views of our town to current sights, as well as learn more about the photographic processes that Andersen used to capture the world around him. An opening reception will be held on February 1 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the exhibit hall on the first floor of William Allen White Library.

Dr. Mary F. Headrick Award

The Ethnic and Gender Studies Program is now accepting nominations for the Dr. Mary Headrick award.  Dr. Headrick was known for her tireless efforts to ESU and in the Emporia community to help women reach their full potential.  This award is designed for those who go the extra mile, making a long-term commitment to promoting the growth of women and girls in our schools and community, in such capacities as mentoring, service, or acting as a role model.  Recipients of the award may be members of the ESU community, such as faculty or staff, or members of the larger Emporia community.

Nomination forms are available in the Ethnic and Gender Studies office, located within the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, 433 South Morse Hall, or by contacting Dr. Heidi Hamilton, hhamilto@emporia.edu, 341-5703.

Nominations are due by 5PM on Tuesday, March 5th.

Susan B. Anthony Scholarship

​The Ethnic and Gender Studies Program is accepting applications for the Susan B. Anthony Scholarship.  This scholarship is normally in the $1,000- $1,200 range and will be awarded to the student who best satisfies the following requirements: 1)Demonstrates/has demonstrated the greatest or most beneficial contribution to the growth and education of women on the Emporia State University campus; 2) Demonstrates excellence in scholarship (i.e., grade point average and academic honors); 3) Shows financial need.

Application forms can be picked up in the Ethnic and Gender Studies Office, located in the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, 433 South Morse Hall.  The deadline for submission is 5 pm on Tuesday, March 5th.  Submit completed forms to the Ethnic and Gender Studies Office, 433 S. Morse. We encourage any current ESU student who feels they qualify to submit an application.

If you have questions, please contact Dr. Heidi Hamilton, hhamilto@emporia.edu, 341-5703.​

Call for nominations for the Ruth Schillinger Award

The 2019 Ruth Schillinger Award will be presented at the annual reception for Women's History Month. The Ethnic and Gender Studies Program is now accepting nominations for the award.​

Ruth Schillinger was a beloved faculty member at Emporia State University in the mid-twentieth century.  She was also ESU's last Dean of Women. Dr. Schillinger died in 1997 and is commemorated through this annual award.  Past recipients have included Dr. Betsy Yanik, Dr. Ellen Hansen, former Dean Marie Miller, Dr. Gaelynn Wolf Bordonaro, and Professor Amy Sage Webb. The complete list of past recipients is available on the Ethnic and Gender Studies website.

The Ruth Schillinger Award is presented to a member of the faculty who has been nominated by a colleague, student, or other interested individual. The text on the plaque reads: "The Ruth Schillinger Faculty Award for Outstanding Service to the Women of Emporia State University is presented to (Prof X) in recognition of her/his many contributions to the lives of Emporia women."  The recipient should be involved in service to the women of Emporia State University in capacities such as teaching, mentoring, advising and/or publishing. The award recipient will be selected by a committee of faculty from across the campus.​

Nominating materials should include the letter of nomination, the nominee's current vita, and additional letters of support. Please submit all materials to the Office of Ethnic and Gender Studies, located in the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, 433 South Morse Hall, Campus Box 4076.  Nominations must be submitted by 5PM on Tuesday, March 5th.  Hard copy or electronic nominations are both acceptable. If electronic, send materials by email to ethgen@emporia.edu with Schillinger Nomination in the subject line.

No Earth Science Walk-in Tutoring Tonight (1/29/2019)!

There will be ​no walk-in tutoring for Earth Science this evening (Tuesday, January 29th) from 6pm-7pm.  We look forward to resuming Earth Science tutoring this Thursday, January 31st at 6pm. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Gieselle Taylor at gtaylor3@emporia.edu or 620-341-5033.

Thank you!

ACES Academic Support Team

P.R.I.D.E.

PRIDE will have its weekly meeting Wednesday, January 30th at 7:30 pm in the Veteran's Hall of Honor.

We hope to see you there!​

Bitter Cold Tuesday Night Through Wednesday

Emporia is in a Wind Chill Advisory from 9 p.m. today (Tuesday) to noon Wednesday. This means dangerously cold wind chills of -15 to -25 degrees are possible. Are this cold can cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

The Centers for Disease Control recommends wearing:

  • A hat;
  • Scarf or knit mask to cover the face and mouth;
  • Sleeves snug at the wrist;
  • Mittens (because they are warmer than gloves);
  • Water-resistant coat and boots
  • Several layers of loose clothing​

For more information about handling extreme cold, go to https://www.emporia.edu/dotAsset/c74941d0-6e94-4f7a-a127-939701136c75.pdf. Additional information is available at https://www.emporia.edu/alerts/seasonal-preparedness.html.

Congratulations to all of our Winners

Alpha Kappa Delta Honor Society would like to thank everyone who took the time to stop by our table in the Union last week to purchase tickets to win prizes and support our group as we fundraise for our regional conference.

The winners of our drawings are as follows:

  • Free Hotel Room: Tyler Gray
  • Minor League Baseball Tickets: Ericka Wolfelt
  • Sedgwick County Zoo: Ana Bailon
  • Sunset Zoo/FH Discovery Center: Scott D 
  • FH Discovery Center/Pizza: Mayra Murillo
  • Cosmosphere: Mayra Murillo
  • Sweet Granada/Claires: Maddie Simmons
  • El Lorito: Kristin Rindom
  • Billy Sims: Matthew Watson
  • Socks/Coffee/Donuts: Ana Bailon
  • 5 free Jimmy Johns: Jalen Johnson
  • 5 Free Jimmy Johns: Jalen Johnson​

Members of AKD will be contacting the winners and arranging with them how they can claim their prize.

Community Impact Challenge - Deadline Approaching!

Community Hornets and the Department of Communication and Theatre are rolling out a new initiative this semester.  The Community Impact Challenge (CIC), aims to inspire students to make an impact for the common good in our local community​.  Specifically, CIC invites ESU students to work collaboratively in teams of 3-5 to identify creative and meaningful solutions to challenges facing the campus and/or greater community. 

Teams of students will submit proposals and finalists will be invited to present their proposals in front of a panel of judges.  Judges include a member of the faculty, staff and student body, community member and alumnus.  The 2019 CIC winning team will be awarded a $500 grant to carry out its proposed solution.  The solution must be carried out by May 2019.  The CIC represents an opportunity for students to learn more about the local community, network with other students as well as communty members, and enhance their skills (e.g., critical and creative thinking, problem solving, teamwork, public speaking, and adaptive leadership).

If you are interested in receiving a proposal packet, stop by the Center for Student Involvement or send us an email at chornets@emporia.edu.  Proposals are due February 13 by 5pm.

Monday, January 28, 2019

Faculty and Staff Appreciation Night

Join Hornet Basketball for ESU Faculty and Staff Appreciation Night!

Thursday, January 31 versus Lindenwood
Women- 5:30pm
Men- 7:30pm

All ESU Faculty and Staff get 2 GA Tickets Free with valid Hornet ID!

This Week In Hornet Athletics

This week in Hornet Athletics:

THURSDAY, JANUARY 31

Basketball vs. Lindenwood - White Auditorium

Women- 5:30pm, Men- 7:30pm

ESU Faculty and Staff Night - All ESU Faculty and Staff get 2 GA Tickets with valid Hornet ID


FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1

Baseball at Lubbock Christian (Edmond, OK) - 4:00pm

Track at Mule Relays and Husker Invitational


SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2

Basketball vs. Lincoln - White Auditorium

Women- 1:30pm, Men- 3:30pm

Baseball at Southeastern Oklahoma State (Edmond, OK) - 10:00am

Track at Mule Relays and Husker Invitational


SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3

Baseball at Southwestern Oklahoma State (Edmond, OK) - 1:00pm

Sociology Club Meeting

Sociology Club meets tonight, Monday 1/28/19,​ in Butcher Hall room 126.

Hope to see you there!

Scholarship Applications due this Friday, February 1, 2019!

Hornets you until 5 pm on Friday, February 1 to get in your applications for the scholarships listed below!  Get your applications in before it is too late!

Endly Memorial Scholarship
Kevin O'Connor Scholarship
Check out our scholarship 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. ​

Black Student Union Meeting

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Come out and join BSU tonight in the Blue Key Leadership Room at 6pm.

February 1 - A Thousand Words: Photographs from the Walter M. Andersen Collection

Special Collections and Archives presents the exhibit A Thousand Words: Photographs from the Walter M. Andersen Collection. Locally known as "the man with the pictures," Walter M. Andersen took and collected thousands of photos that document the history of Emporia and Lyon County. Visitors can explore highlights from the collection and compare vintage views of our town to current sights, as well as learn more about the photographic processes that Andersen used to capture the world around him. An opening reception will be held on February 1 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the exhibit hall on the first floor of William Allen White Library.

iLuminate is FREE to ESU Students!

"The Emporia Arts Center brings America's Got Talent's "best new act in America" to town! Welcome artists of light, iLuminate. iLuminate will be performing at Emporia State University's Albert Taylor Hall on Monday, February 18th at 7:00 PM. ESU students receive free admission with student ID thanks to ESU Special Events Board.

iLuminate is a dance company based on the fusion of technology and dance. A diverse team of experts ranging from dancers to programmers work together to create a show that will reawaken your senses. The audience will see dynamic dancers performing routines and illusions all while wearing electrified glow-in-the-dark suits. As a combination of storytelling, music and technology, iLuminate is a show that is completely unique and incomparable to any other dance performance!"

TOPS @ ESU Local Weight-Loss Support for You!

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TOPS @ ESU meets weekly for weigh-in and weight loss support program. This semester our Take Off Pounds Sensibly (www.tops.org<http://www.tops.org>) chapter will pay half of your new membership annual fee of $32 reducing your cost to only $16 for one full year. Consider setting your weight loss goal today and meeting your support group at the weekly weigh-in and program meeting every Wednesday 5:15 at the Didde Campus Center. Free parking is available west of the building. Contact 620-412-1449 for more information.

FOUR DAYS LEFT — Compete for $1863 in scholarship money


Emporia State University has been changing lives since 1863. Thanks to the President's Community Advisory Council, ESU President Allison Garrett has $1,863 in scholarship money to give away.

If you are an ESU student who best tells about something at Emporia State University that changed your life, you could have an opportunity to win.

The rules are simple, but the deadline is quickly approaching. So give it some thought and write your essay.

Rules for the $1863 scholarship essay competition:

Open to all ESU students (both undergraduate and graduate), EXCEPT those graduating in May 2019.
Write an essay of 750 to 1,000 words about something at Emporia State University that changed your life. (Word limit will be strictly enforced; title does not count in word limit.)
By submitting your essay, you agree that it may be quoted or published in full by the university and released to media.
Do not include your name on the essay itself; they will be blind-judged.
Complete the entry form* and attach it as a cover sheet.
Submit entries in person at Marketing and Media Relations, 005 Plumb Hall; or via email to Gwen Larson at glarson1@emporia.edu.
Deadline for all entries is 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019.

Judges reserve the right to divide the scholarship for more than one recipient.

*Entry forms may be picked up in the Center for Student Involvement in the Memorial Union; at Marketing and Media Relations, 005 Plumb Hall; or downloaded at http://bit.ly/2H2l6wn. (When you click the link, the Word document should automatically download.)​

Questions? Contact Gwen Larson at glarson1@emporia.edu.

Invitation to Education Majors

Kappa Delta Pi (KDP), International Honor Society in Education, was founded in 1911 to foster excellence in education and promote fellowship among those dedicated to teaching. For over a century, the Society has consistently grown, starting with a local chapter to become the international organization it is today, with an initiated membership that exceeds 1.2 million!

The Mission: Kappa Delta Pi strives to sustain an honored community of diverse educators by promoting excellence and advancing scholarship, leadership, and service.

The Vision: Kappa Delta Pi desires to help committed educators be leaders in improving education for global citizenship.

The Iota Chapter of ESU is the 9th oldest chapter of over 500 worldwide. Started March 15, 1920!

Learn more about us on our website: http://kdpemporiastate.wixsite.com/esukdp

Our meeting dates/topics/presenters can be found on our website. We meet face-to-face and virtually each month.

Initiation of new members:  Wednesday, February 6, 2019, 7:00 pm, VH330. Membership information and application is found on our website.​

President:  Kylie MacGregor

Vice President: Lauren Taphorn

Member Chair: Bobbi Rookstool​

Faculty Advisors:  Dr. Melissa Reed & Dr. Heather Caswell​

Stylin' with APA!

Tuesday, Jan. 29th, 4pm-4:30pm   

Cynthia Kane, Librarian and Director of Assessment

Do you need to use APA Style and have no idea what it is or how it works? Join us to learn the basics of using the writing style of the American Psychological Association (APA). From running heads to citing sources, we will cover it all and help you learn how to use it in writing your papers.

WAW Library, Electronic Classroom 209E

All Things RSO - This Thursday!

The second All Things RSO is Thursday, January 31 at 5 pm in the Skyline room. All Things RSO is an informational meeting for student organizations to learn what opportunities they have through ASG (funding, using campus facilities, etc.). It is also a great opportunity to meet and interact with your senators! At least one member from each organization must attend on behalf of the group. If your organization did not attend the meeting offered last semester, someone must be present at this one. Please register here: https://bit.ly/2CDuVeL.

Questions? Contact asgvp@emporia.edu or your senators!​

Debate Team Information Night - No Experience Needed!

Join the National Championship Winning ESU Debate team on Thursday Jan 31st at 5:30pm in King Hall 211 to learn more about how you can become a team member, even with no prior debate experience. Whether you're looking to channel your competitive spirit into a new hobby that will take you all across the U.S. in search of trophies, or if you're simply interested in helping faciliate more public debate events and civic engagement on campus, there are multiple ways to get involved.
Snacks will be provided!

ALL EDUCATION PROFESSORS/STUDENTS: Interested in presenting to future educators?

Educators Rising Kansas is looking for administrators, education professionals, professors and current college students majoring in education to submit a proposal for a breakout session at our state conference in Wichita on February 27th. Visit our website at www.edrisingks.org and the "events" tab to apply. If you have any questions, e-mail us at edrisingks@gmail.com

ASG Elections 2019 INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS

Tonight and tomorrow night! Please attend one of the informational meetings if you would like to run for student body president and vice president, or a senate position for next school year! These meetings are mandatory if so.

Monday: 6:00 Skyline

Tuesday: 8:00 Skyline

​Questions? E-mail us at asgelectioncommissioner@emporia.edu.

Wednesday, January 23, 2019

ASG Elections 2019 INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS

Interested in running for student body president or vice president or a senatorial position for the next school year? The two MANDATORY informational meetings will be this coming Monday and Tuesday the 28th (6:00 pm) and 29th (8:00 pm) in the Skyline Room! If you have any questions, please e-mail Dylan Schneider at asgelectioncommissioner@emporia.edu. See you there!

February 1 - A Thousand Words: Photographs from the Walter M. Andersen Collection

Special Collections and Archives presents the exhibit A Thousand Words: Photographs from the Walter M. Andersen Collection. Locally known as "the man with the pictures," Walter M. Andersen took and collected thousands of photos that document the history of Emporia and Lyon County. Visitors can explore highlights from the collection and compare vintage views of our town to current sights, as well as learn more about the photographic processes that Andersen used to capture the world around him. An opening reception will be held on February 1 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the exhibit hall on the first floor of William Allen White Library.

Conversation Partners Needed

Conversation Partners are needed to meet with international students for one hour a week.

The Conversation Partners Program is seeking students, faculty, and staff that are willing to meet with an international student for one hour each week for casual conversation. The two partners choose a time and public place to meet that is convenient for both partners. ​

Conversation Partners is a program which seeks to provide international students with an opportunity to use conversational English in a casual setting while also promoting intercultural communication and understanding on campus.

For more information or to sign up, please contact iep@emporia.edu.

Secruity Awareness Training

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2019 Security Awareness training will be available beginning February 1, 2019.  All employees, including GA/GTAs are required to complete the training every calendar year.  New employees hired after October 1, 2018, that have already completed the training, are not included in this year's training.  Employees hired after December 1, will receive the 2019 version of the training, along with all other employees in February.   Complete instructions will be emailed prior to the release of the training on February 1. Watch your email next week for specific details and instructions.​

The Teacher College Dean - On Campus Interview

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Our first candidate for the Dean of The Teachers College will be on campus Monday, January 28.  The Open Forum is at 1:30 p.m. in Visser Hall Room 330.  Please join us.  The candidate's Curriculum Vitae and full interview schedule can be found at: https://www.emporia.edu/teach/dean-search/

Secondary Education Game Night on Wednesday

Join the Interdisciplinary Secondary Education Alliance (ISEA) for a short overview of our organization followed by a fun game night with friends this Wednesday evening. With the new semester beginning, this is a great chance to network with others who are secondary education majors from all disciplines and get involved in an organization associated with your major. Follow us on Twitter @ESU_ISEA for updates.

WHEN: Wednesday, January 23rd @ 6:30pm

WHERE: Visser Hall Atrium

WHO: All secondary education students are invited.

Contact our ISEA President Alec Bergeron with questions (abergero@g.emporia.edu).

ACES Spring 2019 Tutoring Hours!

Starting Tuesday, Jan. 22nd!

ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY - Mondays & Wednesdays from 5 pm to 7 pm

BIOLOGY - Mondays & Wednesdays from 5 pm to 7 pm

CHEMISTRY – Sundays – Thursdays from 5 pm to 9pm

COLLEGE ALGEBRA – Tuesdays and Thursdays 5pm to 7pm

EARTH SCIENCE - Tuesdays and Thursdays 6pm to 7pm

GEOGRAPHY - GE101 – World Geography Review Sessions - Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm (*Otherwise, this subject is offered by appointment.)

ORGANIC CHEMISTRY – Tuesdays from 6pm to 8pm

PHILOSOPHY - By appointment

PSYCHOLOGY - Tuesdays and Thursdays 5pm to 6pm

WRITING ASSISTANCE – Sundays from 3pm to 7pm; Mondays – Thursdays from 11am to 7pm

RESEARCH ASSISTANCE – Mondays – Thursdays from 10am to 12pm; Fridays from 10am to 4pm; and Sundays from 12pm to 12am

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To schedule an appointment for Geography or Philosophy, please contact ACES at aces@emporia.edu.  Please include the course number along with days and times that you are available.  Tutors require at least 24 hours' notice prior to any appointment; we do not schedule same day appointments.



ACES is located on the 2nd Floor, of the William Allen White (W.A.W.) Library.

Questions? Call 620-341-5033 or email: aces@emporia.edu

INCLEMENT WEATHER

A reminder that during inclement weather conditions the campus community should either listen to KVOE AM radio station (1400) or  Kansas Public Radio; or  watch KWCH , WIBW, KSNT or KTKA television stations; or access the home page for the University ( www.emporia.edu ) for a possible closing of the University due to inclement weather.  There will be a notification sent only if there is a closing to be announced and the University's Text/Email Emergency Notification System will be activated (for those who have this service).  There will be no notification if the University is to remain open.

The prediction for today is for rain/freezing rain turning into snow starting at noon and proceeding throughout the day.  There are crews out pre-treating now to keep roads and sidewalks cleared.  Crews will continue to work through the event to clear and treat roads, parking lots and walks.  FOOD & LIBRARY PATHWAYS will be addressed first.  Coming into work on Wednesday may be treacherous until the temperatures rise above freezing.  Please be aware that surfaces may be icy and slick.  Please take care.

During the weather event, also be aware that crews from the Academic, Residential and Memorial Union facilities will be working and treating around their respective buildings and entrances. Please report any trouble areas to the University Facilities Office (5331) or to Police and Safety (5337). You can view Snow Removal Maps indicating the priority and stages of work at http://www.emporia.edu/alerts/documents/campus_snow_removal_map.pdf.  Even with cleared walks and entrances, everyone should take extreme care due to continual thawing and freezing cycles occurring during and after each event.  Persons with mobility restrictions should take extreme precautions and request assistance (call Facilities @ 341-5331) if needed or arrange with their departments to remain at home.  Everyone should take extra time and be extra careful during and after the weather event.

MEAL PLAN DEADLINE REMINDER

Students living on campus have the option to change their meal plan by completing paperwork in the Union Services office, located in the Memorial Union Room 110. The paperwork only takes a couple of minutes.

The last day to REDUCE your meal plan for the Spring 2019 semester is Friday, January 25, before 5pm, in the Union Services ID Office, MU110.

You may increase your meal plan at any time during the semester. Also, find out about your declining balance and other meal plan options to meet your dining needs.

Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Union Services ID office at 341-5859.

Calling All Undergraduate Artists!

​The Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art is presenting an excellent opportunity to place your artwork on view in a nationally recognized museum. Eligibility: The exhibition is open to students enrolled in undergraduate programs in the United States during the 2018-2019 academic year. Entrants must be 18 years of age or older. All artwork must be the original work of the submitting artist and created within a year of submission. Guidelines: All media (2D and 3D) are eligible. Maximum size: 60" in length, width and height. 50 pound maximum for all works. A non-refundable fee of $10 will entitle the artist to submit up to three (3) artworks. For entry forms and more information see the AKMA website, www.albrecht-kemper.org. February 11, 2019, 11:59 pm: Registration Deadline.​

Social Media/ Cell Phone Detox Program

Calling all departments and individuals interested in participating in a month long social media/ cell phone detox program. This program is designed to give you mental clarity and decrease the amount of social media used on a daily basis.

​If you would like to participate or recieve more information regaurding the detox program please email the Center for Student Involvement at csidesk1@emporia.edu.

​I am excited to detox with you!

Alex Gill​

STUDENTS — Compete for $1863 in scholarship money

Emporia State University has been changing lives since 1863. Thanks to the President's Community Advisory Council, ESU President Allison Garrett has $1,863 in scholarship money to give away.

If you are an ESU student who best tells about something at Emporia State University that changed your life, you could have an opportunity to win.

The rules are simple, but the deadline is quickly approaching. So give it some thought and write your essay.

Rules for the $1863 scholarship essay competition:

Open to all ESU students (both undergraduate and graduate), EXCEPT those graduating in May 2019.
Write an essay of 750 to 1,000 words about something at Emporia State University that changed your life. (Word limit will be strictly enforced; title does not count in word limit.)
By submitting your essay, you agree that it may be quoted or published in full by the university and released to media.
Do not include your name on the essay itself; they will be blind-judged.
Complete the entry form* and attach it as a cover sheet.
Submit entries in person at Marketing and Media Relations, 005 Plumb Hall; or via email to Gwen Larson at glarson1@emporia.edu.
Deadline for all entries is 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019.

Judges reserve the right to divide the scholarship for more than one recipient.

*Entry forms may be picked up in the Center for Student Involvement in the Memorial Union; at Marketing and Media Relations, 005 Plumb Hall; or downloaded at http://bit.ly/2H2l6wn. (When you click the link, the Word document should automatically download.)​

Questions? Contact Gwen Larson at glarson1@emporia.edu.

Invitation to Education Majors

Kappa Delta Pi (KDP), International Honor Society in Education, was founded in 1911 to foster excellence in education and promote fellowship among those dedicated to teaching. For over a century, the Society has consistently grown, starting with a local chapter to become the international organization it is today, with an initiated membership that exceeds 1.2 million!

The Mission: Kappa Delta Pi strives to sustain an honored community of diverse educators by promoting excellence and advancing scholarship, leadership, and service.

The Vision: Kappa Delta Pi desires to help committed educators be leaders in improving education for global citizenship.

The Iota Chapter of ESU is the 9th oldest chapter of over 500 worldwide. Started March 15, 1920!

Learn more about us on our website: http://kdpemporiastate.wixsite.com/esukdp

Our meeting dates/topics/presenters can be found on our website. We meet face-to-face and virtually each month.

Initiation of new members:  Wednesday, February 6, 2019, 7:00 pm, VH330. Membership information and application is found on our website.​

President:  Kylie MacGregor

Vice President: Lauren Taphorn

Member Chair: Bobbi Rookstool​

Faculty Advisors:  Dr. Melissa Reed & Dr. Heather Caswell​

DiversityEDU Drawing

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Just a reminder to all staff, faculty and GA's that the deadline to be entered in the early completion drawing for one of ten, $200 bonuses is January 31, 2018. To access the course, log into Canvas and click on the course DiversityEDU for Faculty and Staff. You'll want to plan about 2.5 hours to make it through all of the modules. Any questions about the training itself can be directed to Human Resources. If you have problems accessing Canvas or DiversityEDU for Faculty and Staff, please contact ESU's IT HelpDesk, Ext. 5555.

Now Hiring Student Callers!

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The ESU Foundation is now hiring Student Callers for the spring semester. The job consists of calling ESU alumni and friends to update their donor records and ask for donations to the university. Must have evenings free and be a team-oriented and positive worker. Calling will start on February 4th with wages starting at $7.95/hr. To apply please email your resume and availability to Shelly Thackston at sthackst@emporia.edu​

Emporia State Research Studies Volume 52, Issue 2

The January 2019 Volume 52 Issue 2 of Emporia State Research Studies is available for viewing electronically at http://academic.emporia.edu/esrs/vol52/vol52.htm

Volume 52, Issue 2 includes the following scholarly works and short pieces:

On a Mission for the Nation: A microhistory of Fr. Francis X. Weninger, S. J.
by Thomas Richardson

When a Frontier Kansas Superintendent of Schools Caused a Lynching
by Paul D. Bland, Edwin Church, Amanda Lickteig and Mingchu Neal Luo

Editorial change for ESRS
by Connie Phelps and James S. Aber

ESRS Reviewers from 2015-2019
Connie Phelps, James S. Aber and Michael Smith

Thanks to manuscript authors and peer-reviewers for their scholarly work in Volume 52, Issue 2 which concludes the co-editorship of Connie Phelps and Jim Aber. This issue included Michael Smith as peer review co-editor who continues editorial responsibilities with newly appointed co-editor Katherine O'Meara.

Co-editors Michael Smith and Katherine O'Meara​ welcome submission of scholarly manuscripts for future issues of ESRS.

Connie Phelps, Volume 5, Issue 2 Co-Editor
cphelps@emporia.edu

Michael Smith, Volume 5, Issue  2 Co-Editor
msmith3@emporia.edu

James S. Aber, Volume 5, Issue 2 Technical Editor
jaber@emporia.edu​​

THRIVE MEETING ON WED!

THRIVE's first meeting will be on Wednesday (Jan 23) at 6pm in the Student Wellness Center.

THRIVE (The Healthy Relationships & Interpersonal Violence Education Program) is dedicated to educating the ESU campus about sexual assault and domestic violence prevention, and promotes the creation of healthy relationships.

Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter (@ESUTHRIVE)

Email: THRIVE@emporia.edu

Friday, January 18, 2019

ACES Spring 2019 Tutoring Hours!

Starting Tuesday, Jan. 22nd!

ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY - Mondays & Wednesdays from 5 pm to 7 pm

BIOLOGY - Mondays & Wednesdays from 5 pm to 7 pm

CHEMISTRY – Sundays – Thursdays from 5 pm to 9pm

COLLEGE ALGEBRA – Tuesdays and Thursdays 5pm to 7pm

EARTH SCIENCE - Tuesdays and Thursdays 6pm to 7pm

GEOGRAPHY - GE101 – World Geography Review Sessions - Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm (*Otherwise, this subject is offered by appointment.)

ORGANIC CHEMISTRY – Tuesdays from 6pm to 8pm

PHILOSOPHY - By appointment

PSYCHOLOGY - Tuesdays and Thursdays 5pm to 6pm

WRITING ASSISTANCE – Sundays from 3pm to 7pm; Mondays – Thursdays from 11am to 7pm

RESEARCH ASSISTANCE – Mondays – Thursdays from 10am to 12pm; Fridays from 10am to 4pm; and Sundays from 12pm to 12am



To schedule an appointment for Geography or Philosophy, please contact ACES at aces@emporia.edu.  Please include the course number along with days and times that you are available.  Tutors require at least 24 hours' notice prior to any appointment; we do not schedule same day appointments.



ACES is located on the 2nd Floor, of the William Allen White (W.A.W.) Library.

Questions? Call 620-341-5033 or email: aces@emporia.edu .​

Madrigal Dinner POSTPONED

Due to the threat of inclement weather this weekend the madrigal dinner at the Emporia Country Club has been postponed until Saturday, February 23rd at 7:30pm.  Please consider joining us then for a fun night, great food, and a wonderful concert.  Contact Dr. Ward for more details, rward7@emporia.edu.

Martin Luther King Day Help Desk Hours

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The IT Help Desk will be closed this Saturday and Sunday, January 19 & 20, to observe Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.  On Monday, January 21st, we will be available from 5:00-9:00 pm, and resume regular hours Tuesday, January 22, at 8:00 am.  ​

ESU Theatre Present The Wolves by Sarah DeLappe Streaming March 5th-7th

ESU Theatre's production of The Wolves opens this weekend!  Six Saturday soccer matches. Six pre-game warm up sessions. Nine young athle...