Thursday, February 21, 2019

TONIGHT! TESOL Info Open House

Faculty and students will be there to answer questions! If you've ever dreamed of teaching overseas or if you're an Education major looking to be the most effective teacher you can be, come to Visser Hall 118 tonight at 6 pm. Questions can be sent to ccrosby1@emporia.edu ​​​​​​​​

TONIGHT ONLY!


Come to Visser Hall 118 tonight at 7 pm for the free documentary showing of "Strangers in Town" AND meet the producer! "Strangers in Town" tells how global migration unexpectedly transformed Garden City, KS. For the current students at Garden City High School, the town's remarkable diversity is all they've ever known. 33 minute run time.​​​​​​

ESU Karate Club Meets Tonight

ESU Karate Club will be holding their second meeting tonight at 7:00 in the Dance Studio of the HPER Building. Anyone interested in joining the club are welcome to attend.​

$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!​

Ashley Todd-Diaz to Defend Dissertation Research

Ashley Todd-Diaz, candidate for the degree Doctor of Philosophy, Library and Information Management, the School of Library and Information Management (SLIM), Emporia State University will defend her dissertation research in a public presentation on Monday, March 25, 2019, 9:00 AM CT in Room 319F, SLIM.  SLIM is located in the south end of the William Allen White Library building on the Emporia, KS campus.

The title of the proposed research is Archives in libraries: The impact of a parent-child relationship on corporate identity and user perception.

Ms. Todd-Diaz is Head of Special Collections and University Archives, Albert S. Cook Library, Towson University, Towson, Maryland.

Dissertation committee members are: Dr. Wooseob Jeong, Dissertation Chair, Dean and Professor, Emporia State University, School of Library and Information Management; Dr. Jeffrey Muldoon, Assistant Professor, Emporia State University, School of Business; and Dr. Paul Conway, Associate Professor of Information, School of Information, University of Michigan.

Individuals who cannot attend in-person may attend online by logging on to Zoom:

Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://emporiastate.zoom.us/j/614120011

For technical assistance, please contact slimhelp@emporia.edu​

This dissertation proposal is available upon request to Dr. Mirah Dow, Director, ESU SLIM PhD Program, mdow@emporia.edu

Free NASA Night

Peterson Planetarium invites you to one of our weekly, free astronomy shows, tonight at 6:30 in Science Hall room 31.

This week, we'll be looking at space junk. Thousands of probes and manned missions have passed through our orbit and some even beyond. But what happens to all the astronaut's toothbrushes and used rocket stages?

Reserve a seat by emailing scimathc@emporia.edu.​

February 24 - "LIFE Magazine: On Margaret's Journey, Barbara White Walker's Adoption & Wedding"


​​Special Collections and Archives and the William Allen White Community Partnership, Inc. present Sundays at William Allen White Library. This series of three programs explores LIFE magazine's coverage of WAW and his family. In the final presentation, "LIFE Magazine: On Margaret's Journey, Barbara White Walker's Adoption & Wedding," Beverley Olson Buller will discuss the life of Barbara White Walker, adopted daughter of William Lindsay White. This program will be held at 2:00 p.m. in the Special Collections and Archives exhibit hall on the first floor of the library.

Hornets for Habitat Meeting TONIGHT


​The first meeting of the semester for Hornets for Habitat will be TONIGHT at 8:00 pm in the MU Roe Cross Room.  Hope to see you there!  Any questions, just email hornetsforhabitat@gmail.com.​

Skyline Resturant open on Monday!


​Save the date!

Join us for Skyline lunches on the following days:

​February 25, March 18 and April 8  11:00-1:00

Sodexo will be having a soup and salad bar, buffet meal, light desserts, and beverages all for $8.00 per person​​

Black & Gold Fridays!

Hornets — rock your black and gold spirit wear on Fridays to show your ESU pride. Get a group together, take a pic and tag ESU Social Media decked out for ESU. Prizes for the most spirited!​

FREE Personal Training


Gain confidence and reach your goals with workouts that are designed specifically for you!  Personal Training registration opens on February 25 @ 6:00 am at the Student Recreation Center.

Personal Training is FREE to all students faculty and staff, so be sure to register!

Visit https://www.emporia.edu/recsport/ for more info. Check out our Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat @esurecreation for news and updates!​

National Rec Day: Feb. 22



​Celebrate National Rec Day with the Student Recreation Center on February 22!  We'll be on Main Street in the Union from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm, so be sure to stop by for a chance to win a prize!

Faculty, staff, and alumni are able to enter the SRC for FREE all day February 22.  Come in and see what we have to offer!

ALSO, we will be offering a Cycle Sculpt class at 7:30 am.  Check out our social media for more info using @esurecreation on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat!

Visit https://www.emporia.edu/recsport/ for more info. Excited to see you here!!

rEcharge Event

Are you feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or frazzled with the semester already?

If you answered yes then rEcharge is the event for you!

Please come join us to Relax and Reconnect with the rEcharge event!

The event will be taking place on Feb. 28th from 6pm-8pm in the Memorial Union Ballroom.

The event is open to all students and it is a free event including snacks and free t-shirts!!!!!!!

By attending the event you will…

Learn about resources to make progress on personal goals.
Experience relaxation for anxiety.
Practice self-care through the lens of the seven dimensions of wellness!
If you are interested RSVP on Hornetlife today! The link is below.

https://emporia.campuslabs.com/engage/submitter/form/start/249021

If you have any questions contact the CSI Office at (620) 341-5481 or email us at csidesk1@emporia.edu​

THRIVE Meeting TONIGHT!



​THRIVE is having their February meeting tonight at 5:30 in the Student Wellness Center!

THRIVE (The Healthy Relationship & Interpersonal Violence Education program) is committed to creating and promoting a safe and inclusive environment for the ESU community through education and advocacy. THRIVE seeks to reduce sexual violence and empower individuals to engage in healthy relationships.

Check us out on Facebook, Instagram and Twiiter: @ESUTHRIVE

Have questions? Email us at THRIVE@emporia.edu

Black and Gold on Saturday--Lots of Prospective Students Visiting!


Saturday, February 23 will be another Black and Gold Campus Visit event! Lots of prospective students and their guests will be on campus to hear all the good stuff about ESU, tour campus, and hang out with faculty and staff at the academic and student life fair. Please welcome them by wearing your proudest black and gold.

The event schedule is as follows:

8:30am Check in (Memorial Union East Lobby)

9:00am Welcome and Admissions Presentation (Webb Hall #1)

10:00am Campus Tours

11:00am-12:00pm Academic and Student Life Fair (Ballroom)

11:20am Residence Hall Tours

11:30am-1:00pm Lunch (Hornet's Nest Dining Hall)

12:00pm Honors College Presentation (optional - Heritage Room)

12:00pm Transfer Session (optional - MU 105)

Monday, February 18, 2019

Bonner and Bonner Lecture, 7pm, March 7, 2019, in Albert Taylor Hall


​The 2019 Bonner and Bonner Diversity Lecture: Civic Leadership for the Common Good, will feature keynote speaker Michelle De La Isla, the mayor of Topeka Kansas.  Mayor De La Isla is known for her work with diverse and disadvantaged groups, community service, and leadership for the common good. Learn more about Mayor De La Isla at https://www.emporia.edu/bonner/lectures/mayor-michelle-de-la-isla.

The event is free and open to the public. Tickets are required and are available at the Memorial Union.  Sponsored by the Honors College and the Office of the President.

This Thursday- TESOL Info Open House

If you've ever dreamed of teaching overseas or if you're an Education major looking to be the most effective teacher you can be, come to Visser Hall 118 Thursday, February 21 at 6 pm. TESOL faculty will be there to get all your questions answered about the many programs we offer. Questions can be sent to ccrosby1@emporia.edu ​​​​​​

Shepherd Scholarships


Applications for the annual Shepherd Scholar Award and Recognition are now being accepted.  To be eligible, students will have maintained a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 and shall (a) meet, at a minimum, the traditional definition of "Junior" classification by having completed at least 60 credit hours at the time of application, and (b) have at least two semesters' worth of coursework remaining prior to degree attainment.

​Each of the scholars receives a plaque and a scholarship award of no less than $1500 for next academic year, to recognize his or her achievements. In addition, they are designated ESU Shepherd Scholars for their senior year.  All materials are due by Friday, March 1, 2019.  Access the  Shepherd Scholarship web page for application instructions.

Free Film Showing! Strangers In Town

Join us in on February 21 at 7 pm, Visser Hall 118. for "Strangers in Town" a story that tells how global migration unexpectedly transformed Garden City, KS. For the current students at Garden City High School, the town's remarkable diversity is all they've ever known. 33 minute run time.​​​​​

ESURP applications are due March 18th


​Applications for the ESU Summer Undergraduate Research Program (ESURP) are being accepted. Please visit our webpage: ESURP.emporia.edu to access forms and instructions. ESURP promotes student engagement in the scholarly or creative research activities of faculty.  Awards of up to $6,500 support collaborative, authentic projects and include summer stipends for faculty, and student scholarships.  All academic disciplines are encouraged to apply.

Large Format Poster Printing Ending


​Unfortunately, Associated Student Government is no longer able to sustain large format poster printing as a service. The last day to submit orders will be March 3rd at 11:59pm. If you have any questions, please contact us at asg@emporia.edu. ​

Author: Nancy Geise

Author and speaker Nancy Geise will be on the Emporia State University campus on Wednesday, February 20 to tell the true story of Joe Rubinstein who survived Auschwitz and several other German work camps.
Geise first met Joe when she was visiting family in Colorado. He did not want to share his experiences with her at first, but five years later decided to tell her his story.  In her bestselling book, Auschwitz #32407, Geise shares the details of Joe's time surviving the atrocities of the Holocaust. 
Now, in his nineties, Joe reveals how he survived several of the most notorious concentration camps when so many others perished.
Please join us on Wednesday, February 20 at 7pm in the Memorial Union Webb Hall to hear how Joe's story is one of discovering light in the darkest of places, an inspiration for us all.  If you are interested in the book, or learning more about Geise or Joe, visit http://www.nancygeise.com/​

University Policy Manual Revisions


​The following revisions have been made to the University Policy Manual:

Revised 4J.01 Tuition Reductions for Graduate Assistants

Revised 4D.04 Scholastic Standing -- Graduate

Revised 4C.0402 Transfer Credit -- Graduate

Revised 4C.0202.01 Degree Candidacy

Revised 4B.05 Seniors Earning Graduate Credit

Revised 3D.0105 Equal Education Opportunity.  Revised Graduate Assistantship Announcements in this section.

Added 1B.0601.04 Emeritus Graduate Faculty

Revised 3Q.0102 Notification

ASL CLUB


​We will not be meeting on Monday, February 18th. We will meet again on Monday, February 25th at 6:00pm in the Earl Center, room 201.

ASL Club is an RSO made up of students with a common desire to learn and practice ASL and learn about Deaf Culture. All skill levels welcome. Check out our Facebook page @ASLofEmporia for more information. ​

Boylan Scholar Award

​Applications for the two Boylan Graduate Scholarship Awards of $2125 each are due Friday, March 8, 2019.  Applicants must have been admitted to a graduate program and have completed one year of study by the end of the semester of application with a GPA of 3.0.  The application, documentation of financial need, letter describing educational objectives and contributions to the ESU community, and three letters of reference must be received by Friday, March 8.  Applications are available online at http://www.emporia.edu/grad/scholarships-awards/laurence-c-boylan-scholarship-award.html.  ​

RSO Awards: Nominate Outstanding RSO Event and Outstanding Student Organization

Nominate an Outstanding RSO Event & Outstanding Student Organization today on Hornetlife!

To do this fill out the forms completely through HornetLife by 5:00PM Tuesday, March 19th, 2019. You can find more information about the process of Hornetlife, and all the criteria to meet the requirements to nominate a RSOs!

If you want a link directly to the form here you go!

https://emporia.campuslabs.com/engage/submitter/form/step/1?Guid=7b79af8d-0139-4e41-9654-e0ed0d4de3c6

The chosen RSOs nominees will be in the running to receive an award at the Student Involvement Scholarships and Awards Reception on April 24th! Please nominate today your RSOs! ​

If you have any further questions ask the CSI front desk or call us at (620) 341-5481.​

Nominate someone for Student Involvement Awards Today!

Each award has different criteria, please take a look at the different criteria for each award.

Champions for Diversity and Inclusivity 2019

Champions actively embrace cultural differences, treat all humans with dignity and respect, and advocate for the rights and welfare of others. These individuals foster a climate where all are heard and feel valued.

Civil Leaders and Team Player Award 2019

Civic leaders and team players are relationship builders who invest time and energy to enhance the community. These individuals collaborate effectively to serve the common good.

Solutioneer Award 2019

Solutioneers are active problem solvers and creative thinkers. These individuals diagnose situations, employ talents and resources, and identify solutions to take action to achieve positive results.

 Advocate Award 2019

This specific award is to honor someone who has worked remarkably hard to bring attention to the issues or rights of a certain group on campus or in the community

Mentor Awards

Please fill out and submit this form to nominate someone who you believe exemplifies what being a mentor means. You can nominate for the Faculty, Staff, or Student Mentor Award of ESU. You may submit multiple nominations.

The winners will be announced at the Mentor Awards Reception on Wednesday, April 24rd @ 7:00PM in the Skyline Room. The deadline to submit this form is Tuesday, March 19, 2019 by 5:00 pm.

If you wish to keep your submission anonymous, please check the box below. Otherwise, we will share all submissions with each nominee and notify them who nominated them.

Because the Center for Student Involvement Office is hosting the Mentor Awards, no Center for Student Involvement staff member is eligible to win. However, feel free to submit a nomination and we will pass along your kind words to them. Staff members not eligible; Blythe Eddy, Rachel Kohman, Katherine Brady, Deanna Williams, and Anna Dragoo.

Forms can be filled out in HornetLife in the Forms tab! To do this fill out the forms completely through HornetLife by 5:00PM Tuesday, March 19th, 2019​

If you have any questions contact Barret Koch, award coordinator, at bkoch3@emporia.edu, or at the CSI at (620) 341-5481.​

Black Student Union Meeting TONIGHT!


Come join BSU tonight at 6pm in the Blue Key Room, MU 216, for a great discussion about music! Hope to see you there!

Study Abroad Filing Session


The Office of International Education is hosting a come-and-go study abroad application filing session for students who need help with navigating the study abroad application website. This is for students who are applying for study abroad for summer and fall 2019. The session will be held today and tomorrow both from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm in PKP room. Please bring your laptop, preferably with filled application forms saved on it so you can upload them at the session with the staff if necessary.​​

DiversityEDU Early Award Winners Notified


​Over 50% of ESU employees completed the DiversityEDU learning modules to qualify for entry into the early award incentive! 10 winners were randomly drawn and will be receiving their $200 award in early March. Three faculty, four unclassified employees, and three University support staff have been notified of their selection. Thanks to everyone who has already completed the modules. Human Resources will continue to regularly notify employees still needing to complete the modules. The final deadline to complete the modules is August 16, 2019. For questions regarding the training, please contact Human Resources at (620) 341-5379. For technical assistance with the training, please contact the IT HelpDesk at (620) 341-5555.

Tips for Academic Success


​Have you ever wondered what it might take to be successful in and outside of the classroom?  Come hear tips and tidbits on how to be your best advocate as an ESU student.

Wednesday, Feb. 20th     4pm-5pm 

WAW Library, Seminar Room 222

Escape Rooms


​Hey Hornets! UAC has an awesome event! Join us for two different escape rooms! On Feb. 21st, we will be doing two escape rooms! These rooms are Extinction Level and Snow Globe! Be sure to sign up soon since space is limited! Go to our Facebook page "UACOFESU," click on events, and find the Escape Rooms event. Under the event, you should find two different posts with the two different links to sign up! Hope to see you there!​

February 24 - "LIFE Magazine: On Margaret's Journey, Barbara White Walker's Adoption & Wedding"

Special Collections and Archives and the William Allen White Community Partnership, Inc. present Sundays at William Allen White Library. This series of three programs explores LIFE magazine's coverage of WAW and his family. In the final presentation, "LIFE Magazine: On Margaret's Journey, Barbara White Walker's Adoption & Wedding," Beverley Olson Buller will discuss the life of Barbara White Walker, adopted daughter of William Lindsay White. This program will be held at 2:00 p.m. in the Special Collections and Archives exhibit hall on the first floor of the library.

Relax and Reconnect with Recharge!

Relax & Reconnect

Thursday, February 28, 2019

Memorial Union Ballroom

6:00pm-8:00pm



This program is ideal for any and all students but especially those who are feeling worn out, stressed out, frazzled, struggling to make progress on their goals, or wondering how to better care for themselves. Students who participate in rEcharge will:

·        Learn about resources to make progress on personal goals

·        Experience in relaxation or anxiety reducing practices

·        Practice self-care through the lens of the seven dimensions of wellness for a more holistic wellbeing

Our goal is to help students achieve greatness by developing skills and awareness of how to increase resiliency and achieve greater levels of personal success. This is the time for students to come out to RELAX, take a deep breath and RECONNECT with tools for success. Participants will receive a Center for Student Involvement T-shirt and snacks at the event!

To kick off the event there will be a guided meditation and an activity to help de-stress. Then to follow up there will be fun stations where students can interact and focus on the different areas of their wellbeing and self-care. The seven dimensions are as follows: emotional, occupational, social, intellectual, physical, spiritual, and lastly financial. Some of those stations will include: yoga, sensory activities, dinner etiquette, meditation, and many more to come! Tell your students to reserve their spot today on Hornetlife today under the forms tab. ​

The link to Hornet life is https://emporia.campuslabs.com/engage/forms

RVSP today! ​

Black & Gold Fridays!

Hornets — rock you black and gold spirit wear on Fridays to show your ESU pride. Get a group together, take a pic and tag ESU Social Media decked out for ESU. Prizes for the most spirited!​

Graduation 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 March 4th. 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
​

Nancy Geise Speaker

​Hey Hornets!

This week Nancy Geise will be here to talk about Joe Rubinstein's story of how he survived Auschwitz. This will be an amazing event and we hope to see you on February 20th at 7pm in Webb Hall!

Sigma Tau Delta meeting RESCHEDULED for Feb. 25

All students interested in literature and the English language:  please come to a reorganization meeting of Sigma Tau Delta, the international English honor society.  Because of recent winter weather, the meeting has been rescheduled:

7 p.m. Monday, February 25, in the Xi Phi Room of the Memorial Union (2nd floor).

If you would like to be on the e-mail list for ESU's chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, please contact Dr. Cynthia Patton, chapter advisor, at cpatton@emporia.edu

FREE Personal Training

Gain confidence and reach your goals with workouts that are designed specifically for you!  Personal Training registration opens on February 25 @ 6:00 am at the Student Recreation Center.

Personal Training is FREE to all students faculty and staff, so be sure to register!

Visit https://www.emporia.edu/recsport/ for more info. Check out our Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat @esurecreation for news and updates!

Interfaith Space

The Division of Student Affairs at Emporia State University is pleased to announce the opening of Emporia State University's Interfaith Space as a visible symbol of our institution's commitment to welcoming religious diversity for all students, faculty, and staff. This Interfaith Space communicates inclusivity, support of a religiously diverse student, faculty, and staff population, and fosters a campus's commitment to religious inclusivity.



HERE ARE SOME THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT THIS SPACE:

• This space provides an opportunity to bring together religiously diverse students, faculty, and staff.

• In this space, we value the spiritual practices of the student population.

• This space can create an opportunity for students who do not identify with a particular tradition to find opportunities to gather and reflect.

FEBRUARY 19TH, 2019 10:00AM - 11:00AM

EAST ENTRANCE OF MORSE HALL RM: 434

(OFF OF UNION SQUARE)

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, at this time, is for snow to start Tuesday afternoon and continue into Wednesday early morning.  The heaviest accumulation is between 5 pm on Tuesday and 5 am on Wednesday.  We could get between 2 to 6 inches of snow and a possibility of freezing drizzle on Wednesday morning.   The crews will out pre-treating roads, parking lots and sidewalks on Tuesday.  Crews will work throughout the day and evening on Tuesday to treat and clear surfaces.  Please be aware that surfaces may be icy and slick. We will also be working on Wednesday to complete the treating and clearing of the snow.  Please keep on treated surfaces, pay attention and 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.

Thank you.

Thursday, February 14, 2019

One Week - TESOL Open House


If you've ever dreamed of teaching overseas or if you're an Education major looking to be the most effective teacher you can be, come to Visser Hall 118 Thursday, February 21 at 6 pm. TESOL faculty will be there to get all your questions answered about the many programs we offer. Questions can be sent to ccrosby1@emporia.edu ​​​​

Graduation 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 March 4th. 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 ​

Reicherter Leadership Scholarship

Do you hold a leadership position with a student group on campus? If so, this is the scholarship for you! Starting tomorrow, The application starts tomorrow! The scholarship details and application will be available through the CSI website. Two to four scholarships totaling $500 or $1000 will be awarded for this academic year. Applications are due by Friday, March 8th at 5:00 pm. ​

The Reicherter Scholarship Fund was established to honor Richard  F. Reicherter who was a long-time Blue Key Advisor at Emporia State University.  The spirit of the scholarship is to support Richard Reicherter's belief in the importance of higher education and student leadership development and to provide an educational opportunity to student leaders at Emporia State University.  Recipients are selected based on their demonstrated commitment to the three core principles of the Blue Key Honor Society: Scholarship, Service, and Leadership. ​

Scholarship Applications due TOMORROW Friday, February 15, 2019!


Hornets you have until 5 pm on Friday, February 15 to get in your applications for the scholarships listed below!

Emporia Connection Legacy Scholarship
Charles and Toy Colbert Scholarship
Lena Rios Memorial 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. ​

American Business Women's Association Scholarship Opportunity


The Emporia Charter Chapter of American Business Women's Association scholarship application for 2019-2020 is now available! Applicants must be residents of Lyon, Chase, Greenwood, Osage, Morris or Coffey counties.

Applications are due Friday, April 12, 2019.

Please email esuscholarships@emporia.edu or stop by the financial aid office for the application!

Topeka Daylily Club Scholarship Opportunity!

The Topeka Daylily Club is pleased to offer two scholarships to any full-time students who have completed at least one year in any Kansas college or university. Each scholarship is for $500.00, payable to the university in the recipient's name for academic pursuits. One scholarship is for a student majoring in horticulture, and the other scholarship is open to any student seeking a degree in any field.

To apply students must be of sophomore status or higher.

Requirements:

Complete Scholarship Application
Written statement to the Scholarship Committee
Please email esuscholarships@emporia.edu or stop by the financial aid office for the application.

Deadline: Wednesday, May 1, 2019​

Get Paid to Collaborate ! ESURP applications are due March 18th

Applications for the ESU Summer Undergraduate Research Program (ESURP) are being accepted. Please visit our webpage: ESURP.emporia.edu to access forms and instructions. ESURP promotes student engagement in the scholarly or creative activities of faculty.  Awards of up to $6,500 support collaborative, authentic projects and include summer stipends for faculty and student scholarships.  All academic disciplines are encouraged to apply.​

ESU KARATE CLUB FIRST MEETING TODAY


​The ESU Karate Club will hold its first meeting Thursday, 2/14/19 at 7:00pm in the Dance Studio of the HPER building.​ Sensei Gilbert Rodriguez will be teaching Southwind Shorin-Ryu to all in attendance. You don't have to have any previous training prior to joining. All are welcome!​

Relax and Reconnect with Recharge!

​Relax & Reconnect

Thursday, February 28, 2019

Memorial Union Ballroom

6:00pm-8:00pm



This program is ideal for any and all students but especially those who are feeling worn out, stressed out, frazzled, struggling to make progress on their goals, or wondering how to better care for themselves. Students who participate in rEcharge will:

·        Learn about resources to make progress on personal goals

·        Experience in relaxation or anxiety reducing practices

·        Practice self-care through the lens of the seven dimensions of wellness for a more holistic wellbeing

Our goal is to help students achieve greatness by developing skills and awareness of how to increase resiliency and achieve greater levels of personal success. This is the time for students to come out to RELAX, take a deep breath and RECONNECT with tools for success. Participants will receive a Center for Student Involvement t-shirt and snacks at the event!!! 



To kick off the event there will be a guided meditation and an activity to help de-stress. Then to follow up there will be fun stations where students can interact and focus on the different areas of their wellbeing and self-care. The seven dimensions are as follows: emotional, occupational, social, intellectual, physical, spiritual, and lastly financial. Some of those stations will include: yoga, sensory activities, dinner etiquette, meditation, and many more to come! Tell your students to reserve their spot today on Hornetlife today under the forms tab.



The link to Hornet life is https://emporia.campuslabs.com/engage/forms

RVSP today! ​

Campus Campaign This Week

Hornet Faculty and Staff,

To everyone who has made a gift #fromtheheart so far this week, thank you! If you are still considering, there's still time! You can give any time, but tomorrow is the last day it will help your department win an incentive or enter you in our parking pass drawing- so don't wait! Check out our Facebook page to hear another special message from one of our student employees.

ESU Clay Guild-Annual Open Studio Night!!

Curious about clay???

Join us for the Clay Guild Annual Open Studio Night, Thursday, February 14, 5:00 p.m. to 7 p.m., King Hall Ceramics Studio Room 013. Cost is $3.00 per person or $5.00 per couple. Proceeds will benefit Plumb Place. Email slatner@emporia.edu or ESU Clay/Buzz on Facebook for more information. ​

Guest Art Speaker Jessica Brandl-Friday, February 15th


​​Jessica Brandl, internationally acclaimed ceramic artist, was born in the Midwest, and was recently a guest professor at the Alberta College of Art and Design.

Her current vessel works explore "landscapes with looming architecture, turbulent skies, and misplaced objects…historical and eccentric places engulfed in psychological scenarios - both sinister and sublime, serving as pointed souvenirs of history and the path to American-ness."

You won't want to miss this charismatic and thoughtful artist. Friday, Feb. 15 at Artist Lecture 12 p.m. in King Hall Room 008 and Demonstration at 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. King Hall 013.

Contact slanter@emporia.edu with questions.

Hornets for Habitat Meeting

The first meeting of the semester for Hornets for Habitat will be next Thursday, February 21st at 8:00 pm in the MU Roe Cross Room.  Hope to see you there!  Any questions, just email hornetsforhabitat@gmail.com.​

February 17 - "LIFE Magazine: Editor White's First-Class Funeral"

​​Special Collections and Archives and the William Allen White Community Partnership, Inc. present Sundays at William Allen White Library. This series of three programs explores LIFE magazine's coverage of WAW and his family. In the second presentation, "LIFE Magazine: Editor White's First-Class Funeral," Shari Scribner will discuss the magazine's documentation of White's funeral in 1944. This program will be held at 2:00 p.m. in the Special Collections and Archives exhibit hall on the first floor of the library.​​

Escape Rooms


​Hey Hornets! UAC has an awesome event! Join us for two different escape rooms! On Feb. 21st, we will be doing two escape rooms! These rooms are Extinction Level and Snow Globe! Be sure to sign up soon since space is limited! Go to our Facebook page "UACOFESU," click on events, and find the Escape Rooms event. Under the event, you should find two different posts with the two different links to sign up! Hope to see you there!​

Free NASA Night

Peterson Planetarium invites you to one of our weekly, free astronomy shows, tonight at 6:30 in Science Hall room 31.

This week, we'll remember the tragedies of the Shuttle Program, both Columbia and Challenger. Both of these tragedies changed a lot about NASA and how we approach space, ultimately for the better.

Reserve a seat by emailing scimathc@emporia.edu.

Job Openings For Albert Taylor Hall!

Albert Taylor Hall is looking for new crew members and a new administrative assistant!

If you are interested in lighting design, sound mechanics, and working behind the scenes with local and touring artists, please apply at https://www.emporia.edu/studentjobs/job-details-human-resources.html?humres_stud_job_no=19117, Job Number: 19117 Job Title: Crew Technician, or https://www.emporia.edu/studentjobs/job-details-human-resources.html?humres_stud_job_no=19116, Job Number: 19116 Job Title: Administrative Assistant

Prior experience is great, but a positive and hardworking attitude is even better!

We look forward to hearing from you!

$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!

Black Student Union Meeting Monday

Come join BSU Monday Feb. ​18 at 6pm in the Blue Key Room, MU 216, for our meeting discussing music. All are welome!

Nancy Geise

Hey Hornets! Next week Nancy Geise will be here to talk about Joe Rubinstein's story of how he survived Auschwitz. This will be an amazing event and we hope to see you on February 20th at 7pm in Webb Hall!

President's Award for Research and Creativity


​The Research and Grants Center is pleased to announce a call for nominations for this year's President's Award for Research and Creativity. Peer nomination letters should be sent to the Research and Grants Center, Plumb Hall 313F, Campus Box 4003. Nominations are due by Monday, March 18th, 2019. More information can be found at the following link. https://www.emporia.edu/research/presidentsaward.html?com.dotmarketing.htmlpage.language=1&host_id=ae1e4ea5-ce21-4bb3-ba78-ffaabb1493ac

Interfaith Space

The Division of Student Affairs at Emporia State University is pleased to announce the opening of Emporia State University's Interfaith Space as a visible symbol of our institution's commitment to welcoming religious diversity for all students, faculty, and staff. This Interfaith Space communicates inclusivity, support of a religiously diverse student, faculty, and staff population, and fosters a campus's commitment to religious inclusivity.



HERE ARE SOME THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT THIS SPACE:

• This space provides an opportunity to bring together religiously diverse students, faculty, and staff.

• In this space, we value the spiritual practices of the student population.

• This space can create an opportunity for students who do not identify with a particular tradition to find opportunities to gather and reflect.



FEBRUARY 19TH, 2019 10:00AM - 11:00AM

EAST ENTRANCE OF MORSE HALL RM: 434

(OFF OF UNION SQUARE)

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 Friday is for the possibility of freezing precipitation starting in the morning and turning to snow throughout the day until late afternoon.  The prediction is 3-5 inches of snow through Friday.  Snow returns on Saturday afternoon and through the night with another 2-4 inches possible.  The crews will out pre-treating roads, parking lots and sidewalks on Thursday.  Crews will work throughout the day and evening on Friday to treat surfaces.  Please be aware that surfaces may be icy and slick. We will also be working on Saturday and Sunday to complete the treating and clearing of the snow.  Please keep on treated surfaces, pay attention and 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.

Thank you.

Trauma Informed Education Student Organization

Join us Monday, Febuary 18th at 6:30 to view the movie, Paper Tigers! The organization will meet in Visser Hall 343. Hope to see you there!

Black & Gold Fridays!

​Hornets — rock you black and gold spirit wear on Fridays to show your ESU pride. Get a group together, take a pic and tag ESU Social Media decked out for ESU. Prizes for the most spirited!​

RSO Allocation Application due TODAY February 13th

Hornets you have until 11:59 p.m TODAY Wednesday, February 13th to submit the RSO Allocation Application for the 2019-2020 academic year 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.

Below is the link to the application.

https://goo.gl/forms/fJr2q1tlvbjoms5K2

If you have any questions, please contact Fiscal Affairs Committee Chair: Malcolm Dade mdade@g.emporia.edu​

This Week In Hornet Athletics


This week in Hornet Athletics:

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13

BASEBALL (played at Andover Central HS)

vs. William Jewel - 2:00pm​

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14

BASKETBALL

vs. Central Oklahoma

Women- 5:30, Men- 7:30

Hoops and Hearts Night - Buy 2 GA Tickets for the Price of 1

BASEBALL (played at Andover Central HS

vs. William Jewel - 12:00pm (DH)

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16

BASKETBALL

vs. Northeastern State

Women- 1:30, Men- 3:30

Pink Game - $2 off GA Tickets when in Pink

Scout Day - All Girl and Boy Scouts get Free Admission when in Uniform

SOFTBALL (games played in Arkadelphia, AR)

vs. William Jewel - 9:00am

vs. Harding University - 5:00pm

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17

SOFTBALL (games played in Arkadelphia, AR)

at Henderson State

vs. Southern Arkansas

Get Paid to Collaborate ! ESURP applications are due March 18th

Applications for the ESU Summer Undergraduate Research Program (ESURP) are being accepted. Please visit our webpage: ESURP.emporia.edu to access forms and instructions. ESURP promotes student engagement in the scholarly or creative activities of faculty.  Awards of up to $6,500 support collaborative, authentic projects and include summer stipends for faculty and student scholarships.  All academic disciplines are encouraged to apply.

February 17 - "LIFE Magazine: Editor White's First-Class Funeral"


​​Special Collections and Archives and the William Allen White Community Partnership, Inc. present Sundays at William Allen White Library. This series of three programs explores LIFE magazine's coverage of WAW and his family. In the second presentation, "LIFE Magazine: Editor White's First-Class Funeral," Shari Scribner will discuss the magazine's documentation of White's funeral in 1944. This program will be held at 2:00 p.m. in the Special Collections and Archives exhibit hall on the first floor of the library.​​

Guest Art Speaker Jessica Brandl-Friday, February 15th

​Jessica Brandl, internationally acclaimed ceramic artist, was born in the Midwest, and was recently a guest professor at the Alberta College of Art and Design.

Her current vessel works explore "landscapes with looming architecture, turbulent skies, and misplaced objects…historical and eccentric places engulfed in psychological scenarios - both sinister and sublime, serving as pointed souvenirs of history and the path to American-ness."

You won't want to miss this charismatic and thoughtful artist. Friday, Feb. 15 at Artist Lecture 12 p.m. in King Hall Room 008 and Demonstration at 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. King Hall 013.

Contact slanter@emporia.edu with questions.

ESU Clay Guild-Annual Open Studio Night!!

Curious about clay???

Join us for the Clay Guild Annual Open Studio Night, Thursday, February 14, 5:00 p.m. to 7 p.m., King Hall Ceramics Studio Room 013. Cost is $3.00 per person or $5.00 per couple. Proceeds will benefit Plumb Place. Email slatner@emporia.edu or ESU Clay/Buzz on Facebook for more information. ​

Campus Campaign - Halfway There

Hornet Faculty and Staff

We're over halfway through this year's Campus Campaign - how is your department doing? Check with your department champion for regular updates! While you're at it, tag a photo of yourself telling us what inspires you to give with the hashtag #ESUfromtheheart.

Environmental Club Meeting Today!


​The first meeting of the semester for Students for Environmental Sustainability will be today, Wednesday, February 13th at 5pm in Science Hall 217.

Students for Environmental Sustainability is a new student-run organization open to anyone interested in promoting a greener community. We welcome and encourage students from all academic disciplines to stop by! ​​

Cocoa and Conversation Pt. 2

Join First Generation TODAY as we come back for more cocoa and conversation! There will also be information given on the McNair program for those interested.

Tonight at 6:00pm Memorial Union, Kanza Room.

FREE HOT COCOA AND COOKIES

*EVERYONE IS WELCOME*

ESU KARATE CLUB FIRST MEETING THIS THURSDAY


​The ESU Karate Club will hold its first meeting this Thursday, 2/14/19 at 7:00pm in the Dance Studio of the HPER building.​ Sensei Gilbert Rodriguez will be teaching Southwind Shorin-Ryu to all in attendance. You don't have to have any previous training prior to joining. All are welcome!

Albert Taylor Hall Event Dates CORRECTION

EVENT DATE CHANGES IN ALBERT TAYLOR HALL

Wednesday, February 13th -- Jazz Concert at 7:30pm

Wednesday, February 20th -- Wind Ensemble at 7:30pm

Monday, February 18th -- iLuminate at 7pm

Tuesday, February 26th -- Emporia Symphony Orchestra at 7:30pm

​Keep checking the Hornet Announcements for additional details as the month progresses! We hope you can come join us for one of these exciting events!

Free Film Showing! Strangers In Town

Join us NEXT WEEK on February 21 at 7 pm, Visser Hall 118. ​"Strangers in Town" tells the story of how global migration unexpectedly transformed Garden City, KS. For the current students at Garden City High School, the town's remarkable diversity is all they've ever known. 33 minute run time.​​​

TESOL Info Open House


​All inquiring minds are welcome! Have you ever dreamed about teaching overseas? Are you interested in local opportunities to teach English as a Second Language? Come to Visser Hall 118 Thursday, February 21 at 6 pm to get all your questions answered. Questions can be sent to ccrosby1@emporia.edu ​​​​

ASG Diversity and Inclusion Committee

ASG Diversity and Inclusion Committee will meet this Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in the Great Plains Room

Monday, February 11, 2019

Quivira Meeting TONIGHT

Quivira will hold an information and social meeting tonight!

Monday, 2/11

6 p.m.

Plumb Hall 304​

We hope to order pizza, do some writing activities, socialize, and share ideas.

New students who are interested in Creative Writing activities on campus, as well as current Quivirans are encouraged to attend. We will share some information about upcoming opportunities for spring such as the Quivira journal, Visiting Writers events, World of Poetry Month-long celebration, April poetry contest, mentoring opportunities with young writers, open-mic opportunities, and more.

We hope to learn some of the things you're interested in doing this spring and learning how we can help.

See you tonight!

​

Sociology Club Meeting TONIGHT


Sociology Club meets tonight at 8 pm

NEW LOCATION: Memorial Union Commons (at the main entrance on the east side where the fireplace is)

Hope to see you there!

Black Student Union Meeting TONIGHT!

BSU will be discussing different stereotypes. Hope to see you all there for a great discussion! Meeting is at 6pm in the Blue Key Room, MU 216.

Scholars Circle Fund

The Graduate School is accepting applications from graduate students for Scholars Circle Funding.  Applicants can apply for up to $250 for research support (funding must be used for research materials/supplies).  Applicants must be an enrolled, degree-seeking graduate student.  The application requires a description of research activity, budget outline, and letter of support from supervising faculty.  The deadline for applications is Friday, February 22.  The electronic application form can be found at http://www.emporia.edu/grad/scholarships-awards/scholars-circle-funding-request.html.

RSO Allocation Application due THIS WEDNESDAY February 13th


​Hornets you have until 11:59 p.m on Wednesday, February 13th to submit the RSO Allocation Application for the 2019-2020 academic year 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.

Below is the link to the application.

https://goo.gl/forms/LgGZ9bbLWUaZ2sbX2

If you have any questions, please contact Fiscal Affairs Committee Chair: Malcolm Dade mdade@g.emporia.edu

Documentary: STRANGERS IN TOWN

Next week! Join us February 21 at 7 pm, Visser Hall 118. ​"Strangers in Town" tells the story of how global migration unexpectedly transformed Garden City, KS. For the current students at Garden City High School, the town's remarkable diversity is all they've ever known. 33 minute run time.​​

Next week! TESOL Info Open House

All inquiring minds are welcome! Have you ever dreamed about teaching overseas? Are you interested in local opportunities to teach English as a Second Language? Come to Visser Hall 118 Thursday, February 21 at 6 pm to get all your questions answered. Questions can be sent to ccrosby1@emporia.edu ​​

KDP MEMBERS


​Our initiation meeting which was canceled last week due to weather has been rescheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 11th at 7:00 p.m. in VH330.

Visit our website for more info:

http://kdpemporiastate.wixsite.com/esukdp​

What's Happening in Albert Taylor Hall this Month!

Thursday, February 14th -- Jazz  Concert at 7:30pm

Friday, February 15th -- Wind Ensemble at 7:30pm

Monday, February 18th -- iLuminate at 7pm

Tuesday, February 26th -- Emporia Symphony Orchestra at 7:30pm

​Keep checking the Hornet Announcements for additional details as the month progresses! We hope you can come join us for one of these exciting events!

Campus Campaign Starts Today

Today marks the start of Campus Campaign! To all who have already made a gift this year, we hope you enjoyed the sweet treat this Monday morning. To add to our collective sugar rush we've sweetened the deal with a little competition. The department with the highest percentage of donors by Friday at midnight will receive a special incentive and if you enroll in our payroll deduction program you will be entered in a drawing to win a free parking pass for the 2019-2020 academic year. Contact your department champion for more details!

ESU Clay Guild-Annual Open Studio Night!!


​Curious about clay???

Join us for the Clay Guild Annual Open Studio Night, Thursday, February 14, 5:00 p.m. to 7 p.m., King Hall Ceramics Studio Room 013. Cost is $3.00 per person or $5.00 per couple. Proceeds will benefit Plumb Place. Email slatner@emporia.edu or ESU Clay/Buzz on Facebook for more information. ​

Breathe Easy Emporia

Are you interested in becoming a Breathe Easy Advocate for ESU?

Do you want to help foster a cleaner campus, cleaner air, and respect for all? Applications to join are open! Students will meet monthly to determine effective ways of marketing policy. We would love to have you join us!

https://1drv.ms/w/s!AiugBveXjoAHfbDgFFDJORf1M9E

Click here to download the application and email your copy by Feb 15th to mmcdanie@emporia.edu

Guest Art Speaker Jessica Brandl-Friday, February 15th


​Jessica Brandl, internationally acclaimed ceramic artist, was born in the Midwest, and was recently a guest professor at the Alberta College of Art and Design.

Her current vessel works explore "landscapes with looming architecture, turbulent skies, and misplaced objects…historical and eccentric places engulfed in psychological scenarios - both sinister and sublime, serving as pointed souvenirs of history and the path to American-ness."

You won't want to miss this charismatic and thoughtful artist. Friday, Feb. 15 Artist Lecture 12 p.m. in King Hall Room 008 and Demonstration 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. King Hall 013.

Contact slanter@emporia.edu with questions.

February 17 - "LIFE Magazine: Editor White's First-Class Funeral"


​​Special Collections and Archives and the William Allen White Community Partnership, Inc. present Sundays at William Allen White Library. This series of three programs explores LIFE magazine's coverage of WAW and his family. In the second presentation, "LIFE Magazine: Editor White's First-Class Funeral," Shari Scribner will discuss the magazine's documentation of White's funeral in 1944. This program will be held at 2:00 p.m. in the Special Collections and Archives exhibit hall on the first floor of the library.​​

TOMORROW - Visiting Writers Series presents Mary O'Connell

​Hear award winning novelist Mary O'Connell read at ESU as part of the Visitng Writers Series!

Join us:


Feb 12 @ 7:00 PM
PKP Room, MU



Mary O’Connell is a graduate of the Iowa Writer's Workshop and the author of YA novels, 'The Sharp Time', and 'Dear Reader' and the short story collection, 'Living With Saints.' Her short fiction and essays have appeared in several literary magazines, and she is the recipient of a James Michener Fellowship and a Chicago Tribune Nelson Algren Award.

The event is free & open to the public.



Sponsored by the ESU Creative Writing Program and Performing Arts Board

My Test Prep, Test Anxiety, and Test Taking Skills

With midterms just around the corner, let us help you come up with a game plan for game day!  We'll explore study skills in general and how to beat test anxiety.  Then, we'll teach specific test taking skills.  For instance, wouldn't it be nice to know how to tackle an essay exam versus a multiple choice exam?  What about oral and true/false exams? We'll explore each of them and strategies for answering them.  Attending this workshop will for sure increase your chances of doing better on midterms.

​Wednesday, Feb. 13th     1pm-2pm  ​

WAW Library, Electronic Classroom 209E

More than Just a Paper: Tips for Developing a Quality Review of the Literature


​Whether you are researching a literature review for a thesis or dissertation or just writing a research paper for class, this workshop is for YOU. Come and learn tips and tricks to help you find the resources that you need. In this workshop, you will discover steps that you can use to successfully develop a quality literature review.

Emporia A/V Club

ESU has a lot of talent on our campus. The Emporia A/V club wants to bring that talent together to work on new media projects such as podcasting, short films, animatics, etc., developing production skills and creative expression. An informational and interest-gauging meeting will be held at 4pm in the Reichardt Center (Plumb Hall 304) on Tuesday, February 12. ​

Friday, February 8, 2019

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 the weekend and Monday is for a slight chance for Sunday morning and good chance for Monday of rain and freezing rain (when the temperature is below freezing) throughout the day.  The temperature on Monday will go above freezing by midmorning and reach a high in the mid 40's.  So the risk is early in the morning when you are arriving for work or heading to early classes.  The crews will out pre-treating roads, parking lots and sidewalks.  Crews will be in early Monday to treat these surfaces.  Please be aware that surfaces may be icy and slick.  Please keep on treated surfaces, pay attention and 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.

Thank you.​

Attention Study Abroad Applicants for Summer and Fall 2019

There were some technical difficulties on the study abroad application website, but all the issues have been resolved. However, the Office of International Education decided to host an application filing session for applicants who are still having difficulty using the website, so that they can submit everything by the deadline on March 1. Please note that this session is for our staff to explain how the website works and answer questions about it. Please bring your laptop, preferably with filled application forms saved on it so you can upload them at the session with the staff if necessary. The session will be held on Monday, Feb 18 and Tuesday, Feb 19 both from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm in PKP room.

Guest Art Speaker Jessica Brandl-Friday, February 15th

​​Jessica Brandl, internationally acclaimed ceramic artist, was born in the Midwest, and was recently a guest professor at the Alberta College of Art and Design.

Her current vessel works explore "landscapes with looming architecture, turbulent skies, and misplaced objects…historical and eccentric places engulfed in psychological scenarios - both sinister and sublime, serving as pointed souvenirs of history and the path to American-ness."

You won't want to miss this charismatic and thoughtful artist. Friday, Feb. 15 at Artist Lecture 12 p.m. in King Hall Room 008 and Demonstration at 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. King Hall 013.

Contact slanter@emporia.edu with questions.

Skyline Resturant open on Monday!


Save the date!

Join us for Skyline lunches on the following days:

​February 11, February 25, March 18 and April 8

Sodexo will be having a soup and salad bar, buffet meal, light desserts, and beverages all for $8.00 per person​

THIS SUNDAY - "LIFE Photographer Bernard Hoffman & The Sage Turns 70"

Special Collections and Archives and the William Allen White Community Partnership, Inc. present Sundays at William Allen White Library. This series of three programs explores coverage of WAW and his family in LIFE magazine. In the first presentation, "LIFE Photographer Bernard Hoffman & the Sage Turns 70," Shari Scribner will discuss the magazine's documentation of White's 70th birthday in 1938. This program will be held at 2:00 p.m. in the Special Collections and Archives exhibit hall on the first floor of the library.​​

Scholarship Alert!


​Applications for the Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) are now available at the front desk of the Center for Student Involvement!

The Educational Opportunity Fund was created by the Board of Regents in 1989 to provide funding for student financial aid and community/campus service programs during each academic year, from August through May.  The EOF committee receives proposals, conducts hearings, and prepares a budget for expenditures from the fund.

Use of EOF monies is limited to the following purposes:

a.)  Academic scholarships and fellowships for both graduate and undergraduate students.

b.)   Need-based grants, including awards to students with special expenses such as child care, or groups of students historically under-represented in higher education.

c.)  Salaries or grants for students participating in public and community service programs.

d.)  Monies to provide salaries for students employed in service programs such as tutoring, day care, and peer counseling and to provide services to students.

University departments are encouraged to apply for EOF monies under sections C and D as explained above.

Completed applications should be returned to the Center for Student Involvement by Friday, March 1, 2019 by 5pm.

For questions, please contact Michael Webb, ASG President, at asgpres@emporia.edu.

Escape Rooms

​Hey Hornets! UAC has an awesome event! Join us for two different escape rooms! On Feb. 21st, we will be doing two escape rooms! These rooms are Extinction Level and Snow Globe! Be sure to sign up soon since space is limited! Go to our Facebook page "UACOFESU," click on events, and find the Escape Rooms event. Under the event, you should find two different posts with the two different links to sign up! Hope to see you there!​

Visiting Writers Series presents Mary O'Connell

Hear award winning novelist Mary O'Connell read at ESU as part of the Visitng Writers Series!

Join us:
Feb 12 @ 7:00 PM
PKP Room, MU


Mary O’Connell is a graduate of the Iowa Writer's Workshop and the author of YA novels, 'The Sharp Time', and 'Dear Reader' and the short story collection, 'Living With Saints.' Her short fiction and essays have appeared in several literary magazines, and she is the recipient of a James Michener Fellowship and a Chicago Tribune Nelson Algren Award.


The event is free & open to the public.

Black and Gold on Saturday--Lots of Prospective Students Visiting!

Saturday, February 9 will be another Black and Gold Campus Visit event! We estimate about 150 prospective students and their guests will be on campus to hear all the good stuff about ESU, tour campus, and hang out with faculty and staff at the academic and student life fair. Please welcome them by wearing your proudest black and gold.

The event schedule is as follows:

8:30am Check in (Memorial Union East Lobby)

9:00am Welcome and Admissions Presentation (Webb Hall #1)

10:00am Campus Tours

11:00am-12:00pm Academic and Student Life Fair (Ballroom)

11:20am Residence Hall Tours

11:30am-1:00pm Lunch (Hornet's Nest Dining Hall)

12:00pm Honors College Presentation (optional - Heritage Room)

12:00pm Transfer Session (optional - MU East Lobby)

Merchant Street Utility Project

The underground utility work is progressing to the south along Merchant Street and now is being staged along the parking lots west of Cremer Hall, Science Hall and WAW Library.  This will cause some disruption to some parking spaces along the west side of these lots while they bore underground.  The contractor will be coning off some parking spaces to allow for equipment to be located near the bore paths.  This will change day to day.  Please keep out of these coned off spaces and be aware of construction equipment, vehicles and workers.  Hopefully they will be through this area in the next week or two and parking will return to normal.  We appreciate your cooperation and patience.​

Thanks.

English Honor Society Sigma Tau Delta meeting

The ESU chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, the international English honor society, will have a reorganization meeting on Monday, February 11 at 7 p.m. in the Xi Phi Room, Memorial Union (MU 250F).  All students interested in literature, English, and writing are invited to help plan activities for the semester.  For information about Sigma Tau Delta's scholarships, publication opportunities, and conferences, visit www.english.org

Scholarship Applications due next Friday, February 15, 2019!

Hornets you have until 5 pm on Friday, February 15 to get in your applications for the scholarships listed below!

Emporia Connection Legacy Scholarship
Charles and Toy Colbert Scholarship
Lena Rios Memorial 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. ​

$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!​

Hornets for Habitat Meeting

The first meeting of the semester for Hornets for Habitat will be on February 21st at 8:00 pm in the MU Roe Cross Room.  Hope to see you there!  Any questions, just email hornetsforhabitat@gmail.com.

Community Impact Challenge Information Meeting Changes

The Community Impact Challenge (CIC) did not hold information meetings Thursday due to weather conditions.

If you were planning to attend and would like additional information, please e-mail chornets@emporia.edu to sign up for a 15 minute meeting with a CIC committee member to go over details and questions you may have.

Remember, the deadline to turn in your CIC packet to chornets@emporia.edu or the Center for Student Involvement front desk is Wednesday, February 13th by 5:00pm. Download the packet from the Community Hornets page in HornetLife or pick one up from the Center for Student Involvement to learn more about this opportunity to win a $500 grant to make an impact in the Emporia community.

Wednesday, February 6, 2019

TOPS @ ESU Local Weight-Loss Support for You!

​
TOPS @ ESU is a FUN group of students, faculty, staff, and community members on a similar journey to health and fitness year round!  We meet weekly to:

  • Weigh-in!
  • Share health tips, recipes, challenges and successes!
  • Get support for our weight loss goals!

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.

February 10 - "LIFE Photographer Bernard Hoffman & The Sage Turns 70"

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Special Collections and Archives and the William Allen White Community Partnership, Inc. present Sundays at William Allen White Library. This series of three programs explores coverage of WAW and his family in LIFE magazine. In the first presentation, "LIFE Photographer Bernard Hoffman & the Sage Turns 70," Shari Scribner will discuss the magazine's documentation of White's 70th birthday in 1938. This program will be held at 2:00 p.m. in the Special Collections and Archives exhibit hall on the first floor of the library.​​

Visiting Writers Series presents Mary O'Connell

Hear award winning novelist Mary O'Connell read at ESU as part of the Visitng Writers Series!

Join us:
Feb 12 @ 7:00 PM
PKP Room, MU

Mary O’Connell is a graduate of the Iowa Writer's Workshop and the author of YA novels, 'The Sharp Time', and 'Dear Reader' and the short story collection, 'Living With Saints.' Her short fiction and essays have appeared in several literary magazines, and she is the recipient of a James Michener Fellowship and a Chicago Tribune Nelson Algren Award.

The event is free & open to the public.

Sponsored by the ESU Creative Writing Program and Performing Arts Board​

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 freezing mist/drizzle on and off throughout the day and increasing through the night into early Thursday morning.  We may see up to a .10 inch of ice by tomorrow morning.  The crews have been out pre-treating roads, parking lots and sidewalks.  Crews will continue to work through the event to treat roads, parking lots and walks.  FOOD & LIBRARY PATHWAYS will be addressed first.  Coming into work on Wednesday and throughout the day may be treacherous.    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.

Thank you.

What Do You Want Wednesday Survey Link

ASG is running our monthly What Do You Want Wednesday Survey about On-Campus Jobs. All students are highly encouraged to complete the survey:

https://goo.gl/forms/4zoaHPeEoH3wnsEn2​

Associated Student Government looks forward to hearing from you, the students of Emporia State University!

What Do You Want Wednesday Survey Link

ASG is running our monthly What Do You Want Wednesday Survey about On-Campus Jobs. All students are highly encouraged to complete the survey:

https://goo.gl/forms/4zoaHPeEoH3wnsEn2​

Associated Student Government looks forward to hearing from you, the students of Emporia State University!

CANCELLED — HIP HOP SKATE NIGHT

​Due to weather and icy conditions skate night is being postponed to a later date. We will keep you updated on when a new day is determined, for now stay safe out there!

Job Opportunity

Are you interested in working in a school setting?

The office of Financial Aid & Veteran Services is currently accepting applications for YES Tutors.  You would be working with kids at local elementary and middle schools in after school care or in the classroom.

You can find the application here under job 16002:

https://www.emporia.edu/studentjobs/?showOnly=work%20study

Please submit your application to the Financial Aid office in Plumb Hall 103 or email to:

finagrad@emporia.edu or rgilman@emporia.edu​​

Merchant Street Utility Project

The underground utility work is progressing to the south along Merchant Street and now is being staged along the parking lots west of Cremer Hall, Science Hall and WAW Library.  This will cause some disruption to some parking spaces along the west side of these lots while they bore underground.  The contractor will be coning off some parking spaces to allow for equipment to be located near the bore paths.  This will change day to day.  Please keep out of these coned off spaces and be aware of construction equipment, vehicles and workers.  Hopefully they will be through this area in the next week or two and parking will return to normal.  We appreciate your cooperation and patience.​

Thanks.

Elevator Challenge

Do you have a great idea? Pitch it at the Elevator Challenge next Tuesday, Feb. 12, 6pm, Cremer Hall, first floor. You can win $100 for Best Pitch, Best Idea, or Judge's Choice. 27 seconds could pay you $100, and get some pizza while you're there! For more information, go to https://www.emporia.edu/business/eec/​

Dean Candidate - The Teachers College - On-Campus Interview

​Our second candidate for the Dean of The Teachers College, Dr. M Cecil Smith will be on campus Thursday, February 7.  The Open Forum is at 2:30 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/

PRIDE Meeting TONIGHT

PRIDE meets every Wednesday at 7:30 pm in the Veteran's Hall of Honor.

​We hope to see you there!

Feb 21- TESOL Info Open House

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All inquiring minds are welcome! Have you ever dreamed about teaching overseas? Are you interested in local opportunities to teach English as a Second Language? Come to Visser Hall 118 Thursday, February 21 at 6 pm to get all your questions answered. Questions can be sent to ccrosby1@emporia.edu ​​

Documentary: STRANGERS IN TOWN

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Mark your calendar now! Join us February 21 at 7 pm, Visser Hall 118. ​"Strangers in Town" tells the story of how global migration unexpectedly transformed Garden City, KS. For the current students at Garden City High School, the town's remarkable diversity is all they've ever known. 33 minute run time.​​

Submit Your Abstracts for Research & Creativity Day 2019!

​Research and Creativity Day, scheduled for Wednesday, April 24, is set aside to showcase a wide range of student and faculty research and creative activities.  Students and faculty are encouraged to submit abstracts for oral presentations and posters.  Graduate students doing a master's thesis or doctoral dissertation may also participate in the Three Minute Thesis contest.  Students and faculty are also encouraged to submit performances or visual artist exhibits.  Separate rooms will be available if there are entries for either musical or drama performances.  The deadline for all abstracts is Tuesday, April 9.  Complete information and the abstract submission form is available at www.emporia.edu/research/rcd.html.  ​The web site also contains guidelines for presenters, poster templates, and a tentative schedule of activities.  Contact the Research and Grants Office if you have questions.​

Tuesday, February 5, 2019

Flip Charts Feedback - William Allen White Library

The ESU Libraries and Archives are using a series of "flip charts" in the next few weeks to learn more about student use of physical library spaces, including the floors and decks of the library.  In the library, you may see a number of whiteboards with questions about the library spaces.  Please take a few minutes to write on the whiteboards about the reasons that you chose this space, the type of work that you typically do in the space, what appeals to you about the space, and what would make it more appealing to you. Your responses are completely anonymous and intended only to help us gather more information about the uses of library building spaces.  If you have questions, please contact Cynthia Kane at ckane1@emporia.edu or Megan Mahoney at mmahone1@emporia.edu  Thank you!

HIP HOP SKATE NIGHT

Join us tomorrow, Wednesday, February 6th form 7pm to 9pm and Rollers, 701 Graham St. Come have a fun time and skate to your favorite hip hop music. All that is required of you is your student ID!  Hope to see you there!

Feb 21- TESOL Info Open House

All inquiring minds are welcome! Have you ever dreamed about teaching overseas? Are you interested in local opportunities to teach English as a Second Language? Come to Visser Hall 118 Thursday, February 21 at 6 pm to get all your questions answered. Questions can be sent to ccrosby1@emporia.edu ​

Documentary: STRANGERS IN TOWN

Mark your calendar now! Join us February 21 at 7 pm, Visser Hall 118. ​"Strangers in Town" tells the story of how global migration unexpectedly transformed Garden City, KS. For the current students at Garden City High School, the town's remarkable diversity is all they've ever known. 33 minute run time.​

Skylab Employee Desktop

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A reminder that the current version of the Skylab employee desktop is being replaced by a new version.  The new version is called Skylab 2.0 EMPLOYEE DESKTOP.  If you have saved files in the older version, please save them to another location, like your One Drive folder.  On Monday, February 18th, the old version will no longer be accessible.  Contact the IT Help Desk for information or assistance saving your data.​

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 freezing drizzle starting mid-afternoon and proceeding throughout the night and into tomorrow morning.  There are crews out pre-treating roads, parking lots and sidewalks.  Crews will continue to work through the event to 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.  Another system is to arrive Wednesday night into Thursday as well. 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.

Founders' Day Luncheon

You are invited to attend the 2019 Founders' Day Luncheon on Friday, February 15, in Webb Hall!  Doors open at 11:30 a.m., and the program begins at 12:05 p.m.  The program will include special recognition of the City of Emporia and Lyon County's investment into ESU, a celebration of Kellogg Society's incredible generosity, and awarding our annual 1863 Scholarship Essay winners.  To purchase your $5 ticket, visit the Memorial Union Ticket Office.  Tickets must be purchased prior to the luncheon.  There are only a limited number of tickets available, so get your ticket by Friday, February 8! 

This year's menu includes BBQ beef brisket; chicken piccata with lemon caper sauce; hornet green beans; vegetarian lasagna; herb roasted potatoes; dinner rolls; mixed greens with craisins, pecans, cherry tomatoes, and goat cheese; and corky cupcakes!​

Diagnose the Situation- Join the Discussion on Friday, February 8th

​Those who have completed KLC training on campus or in Wichita are encouraged to attend a discussion meeting this Friday, February 8th, 3:00-4:30pm, in the Memorial Union Blue Key Room.  This meeting will be a follow up to further discuss and learn more about "diagnose the situation".

Shepherd Scholarships


Applications for the annual Shepherd Scholar Award and Recognition are now being accepted.  To be eligible, students will have maintained a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 and shall (a) meet, at a minimum, the traditional definition of "Junior" classification by having completed at least 60 credit hours at the time of application, and (b) have at least two semesters' worth of coursework remaining prior to degree attainment.

​Each of the scholars receives a plaque and a scholarship award of no less than $1500 for next academic year, to recognize his or her achievements. In addition, they are designated ESU Shepherd Scholars for their senior year.  All materials are due by Friday, March 1, 2019.  Access the  Shepherd Scholarship web page for application instructions.

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...