Today, Monday, September 30 is the final day to submit ESU SPURS homecoming royalty nominations. Send the name and email address to lbland@emporia.edu
Monday, September 30, 2019
Friday, September 27, 2019
Trivia Night
Do you have what it takes to be the trivia master? Come test your knowledge on a wide variety of topics! May the smartest team of 4 win! The grand prize will be a $50 Amazon gift card PER team member. Hosted by Didde Catholic Campus Center.
When: Thursday, October 3rd starting at 7:30
Where: MU Preston Family Room (in the Union)
Join Us & Let's Get Loud for Homecoming 2019!
Homecoming 2019 is just around the corner! We want campus to join us & let’s get loud. Homecoming serves as a great time to celebrate our Hornet Pride with current students, alumni, community members, faculty/staff, etc. For a full list of events and how to register, go to https://www.emporia.edu/alumni/homecoming/. Stingers up!
Thursday, September 26, 2019
Emporia Symphony Orchestra's POPS Concert October 1st
Come to The ESO's 2019-2020 season opener at the Emporia Granada Theatre on October 1st, 7:30 pm! you will hear music from Looney Tunes, How To Train Your Dragon, Fiddler On The Roof, Video Games, Devil Went Down to Georgia and more! This concert features guest composer Andrew Maxfield, who will narrate to the book They All Saw A Cat by Brendan Wenzel.
General Admission $10, Seniors $8, Students $8, Children 12 and under FREE.
Tickets sold in advance at the ESU music office and the Emporia Granada Theatre.
This concert is sponsored by Emporia Celebrates the Flint Hills.
Can the Bods: Parking Edition
ASG has partnered with Police & Safety to help Can the Bods!
Join us for Can the Bods: Parking Edition on October 7th - 11th. All revenue from parking tickets and violations will go directly to Corky's Cupboard.
Help us spread the word so we can Can the Bods!
If you have any questions please contact ASG President Paul Frost at asgpres@emporia.edu
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
Super Spa Saturday at the Gufler Mansion!
The Gufler Mansion is hosting a spa day on September 28th from 1-4 pm. There will be local vendors including Midas Touch, V Massage, Moody Boudie, Alter Image, Mary Kay, Heart Center Healing, and Soul Ride! Enjoy services including reflexology, red light therapy, guided meditation, essential oil therapy, satin hands, makeup, portraits, and a chef preparing healthy snacks. Enjoy all of these services for $10 with your faculty, staff, or student ESU I.D. $20 for regular entry.
Follow us on Instagram @guflermanson and like us on Facebook to learn about our other events!
For more information contact Susan Cochenette, guflermansion@gmail.com or by phone 970-582-0207 or Addy Pruett, apruett1@g.emporia.edu
Sodexo - Let Your Voice Be Heard
Dear Emporia State University Students, Faculty and Staff,
We would very much like to know what you think of your dining program. To gather your very important feedback, we have created a short customer satisfaction survey.
Each person who completes a customer satisfaction survey will be entered to win $100 in Declining Balance Dollars.
The survey takes approximately 7 minutes to complete. The survey link will be open through October 5th, 2019.
To participate in this online survey, please click on the link: https://tinyurl.com/y3c97yod
Thank you, in advance, for your participation and valuable feedback. We look forward to serving you!
Get your Classes for next semester!
Mark Your Calendar: Enrollment for classes that start in January begins:
Sunday, Oct. 6 at 12:01am – Seniors, graduate students, second bachelors
Monday, Oct. 7 at 12:01am – Juniors and sophomores
Tuesday, Oct. 8 at 12:01am –Freshmen, etc
ESU needs your updated Cell Phone Number
Don't wait until it is too late:
1. Go to Hornet 365 (Click Here for Link to Hornet 365)
2. From the left-hand menu in the top left hand corner, go to “Students”
3. Click on the “Academic Life” button
4. Click on “Registration | Enrollment”
5. Log in using your ESU username and password
6. From the top bar navigation, click on the Personal Information tab
7. Click Update Addresses and Phones
Poetry Reading with Coffeetalk Q&A - Oct. 2, 7pm
Poet Philip Matthews will give a poetry reading, followed by a Q&A with Philip and photographer David Johnson about their photographic and poetic collaboration "Wig Heavier than a Boot" on Wednesday, October 2nd from 7:00-8:00 PM in the Memorial Union Admissions’ Lobby at Emporia State University.
"’Wig Heavier Than a Boot’ brings together photography by David Johnson and poetry by Philip Matthews. Revealing Petal—a drag consciousness as whom Philip manifests to write, and David photographs—the project crosses art-making rituals with isolated performances within domestic spaces and pastoral landscapes. Taken together, the resulting photographs and poems reveal dynamic relationships between author, character, and observer. By articulating a specific creative process in which one identity becomes two, the project in turn opens up a conversation about gender expression through an art-historical lens."
There will be coffee and hot cocoa served. This event is free and open to the public. Bring a friend!
The event is co-sponsored by the Office of Diversity Student Programs; the Creative Writing Program; the Department of Art; and the ESU registered student organization PRIDE.
For questions regarding the event, contact Morgan Ford Willingham – mwillin1@emporia.edu.
Find out more about the visiting artists and their collaborative work by visiting these websites:
https://www.philipandpetal.com/
https://www.davidjohnsonstudio.com/
Be Our Next Corky
Are you enthusiastic, outgoing, energetic and able to interact with crowds and young children? Have you always wanted to be a mascot? We are looking for a Corky for campus and community events including Black and Gold visit days, Hornet Connections, career fairs and community events. Hours are determined by the assignments. Position is paid through a scholarship.
For more information or to apply, contact Gwen Larson is Marketing and Media Relations, glarson1@emporia.edu or 620-341-5528.
Tuesday, September 24, 2019
Come hear a great concert AND support the United Way!
On Thursday, September 26th, join ESU Jazz Ensemble I, the ESU Faculty Jazz Combo and student combos for a concert at 7:30 PM in Albert Taylor Hall. This special concert is free, with all donations benefitting the United Way of the Flint Hills!
Live Local, Listen Local and Give Local!
ESU SPURS Homecoming Royalty Nominations Deadline Extended to Tuesday, September 24.
ESU student organizations can nominate 10% of their membership for ESU SPURS Homecoming Royalty!
TODAY (Tuesday, September 24) is the deadline to submit names and email addresses to lbland@emporia.edu. Nominees will receive an application when their names are received.
RSO Yearbook Photos
The Sunflower Yearbook is still scheduling yearbook photos for campus RSOs. The following dates are available:
- Tuesday, Sept. 24
- Thursday, Sept. 26
- Friday, Sept. 27
- Saturday, Sept. 28
- Wednesday, Oct. 2
- Friday, Oct. 4
To schedule a photo session, use this form: https://forms.gle/Cn7zbNDgp5foLHaN9
For additional dates, or if you have questions, please contact Abigail Wells at esuyearbook@gmail.com
October 4 - The Children's War: Images of World War II in Children's Books
Special Collections and Archives presents the exhibit The Children’s War: Images of World War II in Children’s Books. This exhibit showcases original illustrations from children’s books written in the 1940s and ‘50s and explores how World War II is depicted in these stories, considering topics such as postwar rebuilding in Axis nations and the experiences of European refugees in the United States. Join us any time from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. for an opening reception in the May Massee Gallery, inside Room 308B on the third floor of William Allen White Library.
Free Handcrafted Coffee and Tea
Free handcrafted pour over coffee and tea every Thursday morning from 7:30am - 10am at Didde Catholic Campus Center: 1415 Merchant St. (across the street from Science Hall).
Stress Management Techniques!
Is college more stressful than you thought it would be? Join us as we discuss how to deal with stress and balance school, work, and other aspects of life!
Wednesday, Oct 9th from 3:00 – 4:00 pm in the WAW Library, Seminar Room 222
Monday, September 23, 2019
Oct. 3 @ 7:30pm Guest Speaker, ANNA PAULINA!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
The Emporia State University College Republicans are so excited to host guest speaker, Anna Paulina on Thursday, October 3rd at 7:30pm.
Anna Paulina is a U.S. AirForce veteran, Vice President of Bienvenido US, and is now running for Congress. Anna is an avid supporter of legal immigration, 2nd amendment rights, and huge supporter for our veterans and military.
This event will be held upstairs in the Memorial Union in Webb Hall 2. It is free and open to everyone! For more information follow our organization on social media:
Facebook: @emporiastatecollegerepublicans
Instagram: @esucollegerepublicans
Twitter: @emporiaCRs
OR email Michaela Todd (mtodd4@g.emporia.edu) and Mackenzie Haddix (mhaddix@emporia.edu).
Who: Anna Paulina
Where: Webb Hall 2, Memorial Union
When: 7:30pm
Why: for an evening of discussion about current issues facing our country today.
Brenda Tracy coming to ESU!
This year we are honored to bring Brenda Tracy to campus to share her experience and inspiring words with our community! In 1988, she was brutally raped by four men and it changed her life forever. Thankfully, her story did not end there. Today, Brenda is a mother, a registered nurse, an advocate and a survivor. Brenda Tracy has received national attention as a speaker and is considered one of the country’s most influential voices.
She has fought for improvements to our legal system and dedicated her efforts to enhance the lives of survivors. In Oregon, she worked closely with legislators to expand victim’s rights and successfully helped to pass seven laws benefiting survivors of sexual assault (including mandatory testing of all rape kits in the state and extending the Oregon Statute of Limitations to prosecute rape). Additionally, she served as a member on the NCAA Commission to combat sexual violence and has received numerous awards for her positive impact.
As the founder of a national ‘Set The Expectation’ campaign which focuses on education and awareness, Brenda travels the country to speak with university athletic programs to actively recruit administrators and athletes to join the fight against sexual violence. Her mission is to empower coaches to address their teams and let them know that sexual assault and physical violence will not be tolerated. She believes that together we can make a difference and prevent further abuse.
Date: October 3, 2019
Location: Albert Taylor Hall (located within Plumb Hall on ESU Campus)
Time: 6:30-7:30 PM
Cost: This event is free and open to the public
Event Sponsors: SOS, Inc., Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas Foundation, ESU Special Events Board, ESU Student Wellness, Community Hornets, Center For Student Involvement, Panhellenic, Associated Student Government and ESU Title IX.
For more information, call 343-8799 or visit us online at soskansas.com/events. We hope that you will join us!
International Student Discussion Leaders Wanted!
Are you an international exchange or degree seeking student interested in sharing about your culture? Are you interested in traveling around Kansas to talk to youth?
"Conversations with the Global Community" is a workshop to help area elementary, middle, and high school students meet real people from around the world. The goal is for youth to see other cultures as real places full of real people, not just a space that exists on the news, in books, and in pictures. Through this workshop, students to bond over what connects us and celebrate what makes us unique.
If you are interested in participating in this workshop as a discussion leader, email Kalliope Craft at kcraft2@g.emporia.edu to learn more and sign up! The deadline to sign up is September 25!
E-Team Applications!
E-Team Applications are officially live! E-Team is a group of students who practice leadership skills through orientation events and other new student programs. You can fill out your application here: https://emporia.campuslabs.com/engage/submitter/form/step/1…. Hope to see your name there!
Stress in College Students
Do you ever feel stressed?
If you answered yes, then come be a part of a research study. The focus of the study is on stress among college students. Any college student is able to be a part of the study (undergraduate or graduate level). The study will be conducted on 3 different days and each session will be for an hour. If you need credit points for the psychology courses, this will count as 1 point. Sign-up today if you are interested and you can do this via google form which is linked down below! If you have any questions feel free to email Mo Rammel at mrammel@g.emporia.edu .
Google form link:
https://forms.gle/uAxgT8FJbjxxzJCy5
Homecoming Shirt Sale Final Week!
This is the final week to order Homecoming Shirts!
Show your Hornet spirit and pride with the official 2019 Homecoming shirt! Purchase yours today at the Ticketing & ID Office in the MU or online https://secure.touchnet.com/C20725_ustores/web/classic/store_main.jsp?STOREID=23
The shirts will cost S10.00 for a short sleeve and $15.00 for a long sleeve. Sales will end September 27th @ 5pm and shirts will be distributed the week of Homecoming.
ESU students, staff, and faculty are encouraged to wear their Homecoming shirt during our FriYAY celebration on October 18th. #GetLoud
NASA Night
The NASA program that took us to the moon was Apollo, but that wasn't until 1969. When it began in 1967, tragedy struck as a result of changes to the space capsule since Gemini. This Thursday at 6:30 pm, Peterson Planetarium (SH 31) will remember the Apollo 1 crew and investigate what happened in a special presentation. Our shows are free and open to the public, here for all astronomy enthusiasts.
Our full schedule is on our Facebook and at emporia.edu/planetarium.
Friday, September 20, 2019
Business Education Tour 2019 (BUS TOUR)
Emporia Business Education Tour 2019 (BUS TOUR)
Time: October 16, Wednesday, 5:30 -7:30pm
Students will have an opportunity to learn about entrepreneurship, small business development, and the business history of Emporia. Here are a few major themes:
- Historical Background leading to Emporia’s Territorial Founding
- Abolition of Slavery, Kansas Nebraska Act and Territorial Settlement
- What was The Emporia Town Company? Vision and Plan
- The Three Phases of Emporia Development
- Founding & Development, 1857 - 1895
- Booster Period, 1895 - 1945
- Industrial Development, 1945 – 2010
Bus tour service is provided by Prairie Earth Tours Company. The tour narratives will be provided by Mr. Roger Heineken. The bus tour will start at 727 Commercial Street, Emporia Main Street office at 5:30 pm on October 16. Students will get to visit the major landmarks of the town. Each student will receive a FREE Emporia Main Street T-shirt.
FREE to all ESU students. Seats are limited. First come, first serve.
Please sign up by October 8 by 5pm with Dr. Joyce Zhou at xzhou@emporia.edu.
The opportunity is made possible by Kathrine K. White Faculty Incentive Grant Program.
Thank you!!!
RSO’s in the Memorial Union
RSO’s - Please make sure all events in the Memorial Union are scheduled through conferencing and scheduling. We have had several RSO’s show up and use rooms in the evening without reservations for the room. Due to set-ups for the following morning and demand, there is no guarantee of availability without a reservation.
Thursday, September 19, 2019
Oct. 3, 7:30pm GUEST SPEAKER, ANNA PAULINA!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
The Emporia State University College Republicans are so excited to host guest speaker, Anna Paulina on Thursday, October 3rd at 7:30pm.
Anna Paulina is a U.S. AirForce veteran, Vice President of Bienvenido US, and is now running for Congress. Anna is an avid supporter of legal immigration, 2nd amendment rights, and huge supporter for our veterans and military.
This event will be held upstairs in the Memorial Union in Webb Hall 2. It is free and open to everyone! For more information follow our organization on social media:
Facebook: @emporiastatecollegerepublicans
Instagram: @esucollegerepublicans
Twitter: @emporiaCRs
OR email Michaela Todd (mtodd4@g.emporia.edu) and Mackenzie Haddix (mhaddix@emporia.edu).
TILFORD CONFERENCE ON DIVERSITY AND MULTICULTURALISM
We invite you to attend the 2019 Michael Tilford Conference for Diversity and Multiculturalism on October 3 and 4 at the University of Kansas. Conference details and registration can be found here. Please direct questions to diversity@ku.edu.
Brenda Tracy coming to ESU!
This year we are honored to bring Brenda Tracy to campus to share her experience and inspiring words with our community! In 1988, she was brutally raped by four men and it changed her life forever. Thankfully, her story did not end there. Today, Brenda is a mother, a registered nurse, an advocate and a survivor. Brenda Tracy has received national attention as a speaker and is considered one of the country’s most influential voices.
She has fought for improvements to our legal system and dedicated her efforts to enhance the lives of survivors. In Oregon, she worked closely with legislators to expand victim’s rights and successfully helped to pass seven laws benefiting survivors of sexual assault (including mandatory testing of all rape kits in the state and extending the Oregon Statute of Limitations to prosecute rape). Additionally, she served as a member on the NCAA Commission to combat sexual violence and has received numerous awards for her positive impact.
As the founder of a national ‘Set The Expectation’ campaign which focuses on education and awareness, Brenda travels the country to speak with university athletic programs to actively recruit administrators and athletes to join the fight against sexual violence. Her mission is to empower coaches to address their teams and let them know that sexual assault and physical violence will not be tolerated. She believes that together we can make a difference and prevent further abuse.
Date: October 3, 2019
Location: Albert Taylor Hall (located within Plumb Hall on ESU Campus)
Time: 6:30-7:30 PM
Cost: This event is free and open to the public
Event Sponsors: SOS, Inc., Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas Foundation, ESU Special Events Board, ESU Student Wellness, Community Hornets, Center For Student Involvement, Panhellenic, Associated Student Government and ESU Title IX.
For more information, call 343-8799 or visit us online at soskansas.com/events. We hope that you will join us!
Citations 101: Citing in APA
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.
Sunday, Sept. 22nd in the Library Seminar Room (Room 222) beginning at 7 pm. Q & A to follow from 7:45-8:30 pm.
Skyline Lunch - Monday, Sept 23rd
Join us for another Skyline Lunch this coming Monday!
The beautiful Skyline room will be turned into a buffet restaurant on Monday, September 23rd. The Buffet fee will be $8.00; $5 for kids ages 5-11 and FREE for kids ages 4 and under. Cash and credit cards will be accepted as payment, as well as Declining Balance (Hornet ID card).
Monday, Sept 23rd Skyline Lunch Menu:
- Pesto Chicken
- Beef Brisket
- Vegetable Lasagna
- Chef's Choice Fresh Seasonal Vegetables
- Chef's Choice Starch
- Salad Bar
- Dessert Bar
- Drink Station
Find out more by emailing catering@emporia.edu or calling (620) 341-5907
Free Faculty Workshop: Assessment Essentials - Last Chance to Sign-Up
Assessment Essentials Workshop Description: Participants will learn the basic tenets of assessment practices. The topics covered include Assessment Terminology, the 9 Principles of Good Practices for Assessing Student Learning, the Role of Accreditation, and Planning Assessment in your Course.
Instructor: Dr. JoLanna Kord - Assistant Provost for Institutional Effectiveness
Contact Dr. Kord @ jkord@emporia.edu to sign-up for the workshop (seating limited to the first 20 people to sign-up)
When: September 25, 2019
What Time: 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Where: WAW Library Electronic Classroom 209E
Zoom In at https://emporiastate.zoom.us/j/266570020
ESU Employee Van Driver Training
A Van Driver training is scheduled for Emporia State University employees on September 26 at 2:00 am. Please allow 1 1/2 hours to complete the training. RSVP for the training by emailing Missy Nurnberger at mnurnber@emporia.edu.
Saturday, September 21st Black and Gold Campus Visit event
Saturday, September 21 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 (Webb Hall)
9:10am Campus Tours (Depart from Webb Hall)
10:10am General Session - Admissions, Financial Aid, and Scholarship Drawing (Webb Hall)
11:00am Academic and Student Life Fair (MU Ballroom)
Optional Activities
11:20am Check out, complete a survey and get a free t-shirt! (MU East Lobby)
11:20am Residence Hall Tours, offered 11:20am-12:00pm. (Depart from MU East Lobby)
11:20am Transfer Q&A Sessions (MU East Lobby)
11:30am Complimentary Lunch, open from 11:30am-1:00pm. (Hornet's Nest Dining Hall)
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
Social Media Detox Submissions OPEN
Social Media is a huge part of day to day interaction all over. The Social Media Detox Program is a way you can try to limit your usage to maybe help you focus throughout the day or just to try something new. On Hornet Life you can access the submission form titled, Social Media Detox if you are interested. The Social Media Detox will begin Monday, October 7th and finish Wednesday, November 6th. Every Sunday you will submit your social media usage to a form on Hornet Life that only you can see. We will also be giving away individual prizes for the top three people who cut back on the most social media usage. You have until October 6th to submit the interest form. For Questions please email Zoe Merz at zmerz@g.emporia.edu We look forward to this program!
Harold Durst Research Award
Applications/proposals for the Harold Durst Graduate Research Award are due in the Graduate School by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 27, 2019. The endowed award provides financial support for creative activities or research necessary for the completion of a thesis/dissertation. Research funding of $1000 will be awarded. The electronic application and guidelines are available at http://www.emporia.edu/grad/scholarships-awards/harold-durst-graduate-research-award-application.html. If you have questions, contact Jan Gerstner at jgerstn1@emporia.edu.
Homecoming Shirt Sale
Show your Hornet spirit and pride with the official 2019 Homecoming shirt!
Purchase yours today at the ASG table in the Memorial Union, the Ticketing & ID Office in the MU, or online https://secure.touchnet.com/C20725_ustores/web/classic/store_main.jsp?STOREID=23
The shirts will cost $10.00 for a short sleeve and $15.00 for a long sleeve. Sales will end September 27th @ 5pm and shirts will be distributed the week of Homecoming.
ESU students, staff, and faculty are encouraged to wear their Homecoming shirt during our FriYAY celebration on October 18th. #GetLoud
Bring Concerts to Emporia!
Would you like input on what artists perform in Emporia? We would love your help! Emporia Granada Theatre is in the midst of planning our next concert season, and we want to know what YOU want to see! Please fill out this form to let us know what kind of music you’re interested in: https://docs.google.com/
Post KBOR meeting
If you're interested in what happened at this week's meetings of the Kansas Board of Regents, join us at 10 a.m. Friday in Veteran's Hall of Honor in the Memorial Union. Those from ESU who attended committee meetings and the full KBOR meetings will share updates.
The Office of the President
Interstellar Boundary Explorer
Peterson Planetarium (SH 31) will be offering a free, full-dome video this Saturday at 11:30. We'll be watching IBEX, mapping our solar system and finding the boundaries. Where does our solar system stop and interstellar space begin? Has anything ever crossed that boundary? This is a great show for anyone who likes astronomy.
Our full schedule is on our Facebook and at emporia.edu/planetarium.
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
Student Training Opportunities - APA Academic Writer, September 24 and 25
ESU students,
Do you have questions about writing papers or formatting references in the American Psychological Association (APA) style?
WAW Library will be offering FREE student training sessions in using our new resource, APA Academic Writer, on Tuesday, September 24 and Wednesday, September 25! This resource will help you with a number of questions about APA style, as well as setting up and writing research papers in a number of templates already formatted for APA.
A trainer from the American Psychological Association will offer in-person training sessions during the following dates and times. We do ask that you click on the link to register in advance for a session.
All sessions will take place in the WAW Library Seminar Room, room 222 (2nd floor).
Interested, but can’t make it in person? No problem! At the scheduled date and time that you register, you can join through this Zoom link at https://emporiastate.zoom.us/my/librariesandarchives to participate in the session.
Please contact Cynthia Kane at ckane1@emporia.edu with any questions!
Student training sessions will take place:
Tuesday, September 24
3:00 to 4:00 p.m.: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/emporia-state-university-academic-writer-student-training-tickets-68169923075
7:00 to 8:00 p.m.: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/emporia-state-university-academic-writer-student-training-tickets-68172051441
Wednesday, September 25
3:00 to 4:00 p.m.: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/emporia-state-university-academic-writer-student-training-tickets-68177437551
7:00 to 8:00 p.m.: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/emporia-state-university-academic-writer-student-training-tickets-68172195873
Learn about majoring in Rehabilitation & Disability Studies and Rehabilitation Counseling
Thinking about a major (or minor) in Rehabilitation and Disability Studies or Rehabilitation Counseling? Stop by mainstreet in the Memorial Union on Wednesday, September 18, 11 AM - 1 PM to speak with advisors and learn about the programs.
Memorial Union Bookstore FLASH SALE!! BUY ONE GET ONE FREE!!
CLEARANCE FLASH SALE!!! THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 19TH FROM 9 A.M.-4:30 P.M.
BUY ONE GET ONE FREE**!!! ON ALL CLEARANCE ITEMS INCLUDING BARGAIN BOOKS!
Great chance to get some Hornet gear or stock up on some early bargains for the holidays!
**Buy one get one free--buy one item and get an item of equal or lesser value for free(clearance items only)
Be Our Next Corky
Are you enthusiastic, outgoing, energetic and able to interact with crowds and young children? Have you always wanted to be a mascot? We are looking for a Corky for campus and community events including Black and Gold visit days, Hornet Connections, career fairs and community events. Hours are determined by the assignments. Position is paid through a scholarship.
For more information or to apply, contact Gwen Larson is Marketing and Media Relations, glarson1@emporia.edu or 620-341-5528.
Monday, September 16, 2019
TRIO McNair Scholars Program Application for 2019-2010 school year
TRIO McNair Scholars Program: A Pathway to a Ph.D, is designed to encourage and assist eligible students in their pursuit of a doctoral degree. Named in honor of Dr. Ronald E. McNair, the program provides Scholars with research experiences, mentoring, professional skills, and assistance with the graduate school application process.
If you are interested in the TRIO McNair Scholars Program, more information can be found here https://www.emporia.edu/trio/mcnair/mcnair
Application deadline October 9th
Nominations for Homecoming Royalty
It is time for RSOs to submit nominations for ESU SPURS Homecoming Royalty. Each RSO can nominate 10% of their senior (90 or more hours) members.
Nominees will receive an application which is due September 30.
Send names and email addresses of nominees to Lendi Bland, SPURS Faculty Advisor, lbland@emporia.edu by Monday, September 23.
10 Conversation Partners Still Needed
10 Conversation Partners are still need to meet with international students for one hour each week.
Conversation Partners is a program which pairs international students with members of the ESU community to give the international students a chance to practice using English in an informal context and to promote intercultural communication and understanding. Conversation Partners meet for one hour each week. The two partners choose a time and public place that is convenient for both partners.
To sign up to be a partner or for more information, send an email to iep@emporia.edu or stop by the IEP in Roosevelt Hall 113.
Cook Healthy Eat Well (C.H.E.W.)
The first C.H.E.W. class of the semester is Thursday September 19 at 5:30 in the kitchen of the First Christian Church (across from Beach Hall). Led by Registered Dietician Emily Prouse, students learn hands-on cooking skills as well as how to eat healthier on a budget. Students will eat a meal at class as well as take one home for later. This class is called "Pimp My Ramen" and will take that old college classic and transform it into a delicious hearty meal. It’s all free but you must pre-register by calling 620-341-5222. Sponsored by Corky’s Cupboard and Student Wellness Center–Health Services.
Free binders in Visser Hall!
There are free binders available for anyone on the second floor in Visser just outside of Room 241. Most are 1 or 2-inch binders and almost all have tabs and laminated pouches in them. Feel free to take as many as you need!
Stress in College Students
Do you ever feel stressed?
If you answered yes, then come be a part of a research study. The focus of the study is on stress among college students. Any college student is able to be a part of the study (undergraduate or graduate level). The study will be conducted on 3 different days and each session will be for an hour. If you need credit points for the psychology courses, this will count as 1 point. Sign-up today if you are interested and you can do this via google form which is linked down below! If you have any questions feel free to email Mo Rammel at mrammel@g.emporia.edu .
Google form link:
https://forms.gle/uAxgT8FJbjxxzJCy5
ASG's Annual Campus Safety Walk
Join ASG, University Administration, and Police & Safety on September 19th at 6:45pm for our annual Campus Safety Walk to evaluate and assess our campus. We will meet at the Center for Student Involvement (CSI) for pizza then begin the walk.
Participants will be broken up into teams to walk around specific sections on campus to identify areas that need improvements.
Contact ASG President Paul Frost at asgpres@emporia.edu with any questions.
THRIVE Meeting Sept. 18th at 5pm in the Diversity Lounge!
The Healthy Relationship & Interpersonal Violence Education (THRIVE) program is committed to creating and promoting a safe environment for the Emporia State University community through educational initiatives and outreach. THRIVE seeks to reduce sexual violence and empower individuals to engage in healthy relationships.
Passionate about the MeToo movement? Interested in promoting healthy relationships? Join THRIVE! We will be meeting at 5pm, Sept. 18th in the Diversity Lounge!
For more about THRIVE please follow us Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter (@ESUTHRIVE)!
Contact: THRIVE@emporia.edu
Free NASA Night
This Thursday at 6:30 pm, Peterson Planetarium (SH 31) will be taking us through space exploration history with the first multi-crew vehicles. While NASA conducted the Gemini program, the Soviet Union had Voskhod. We'll start off with a tour of the night sky, looking at stars and constellations using our star ball.
Our full schedule is on Facebook or at emporia.edu/planetarium.
My Test Prep, Test Anxiety, and Test Taking Skills Workshop
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.
Come join us for this workshop on Thursday, September 19th from 11-11:30 a.m. in WAW Library, Seminar Room 222. Hope to see you there!
Thursday, September 12, 2019
Artist Roundtable featuring Bryan Vazquez
Come join Diversity Student Programs as we view art from local Latinx artist Bryan Vazquez. Bryan is a local Emporia High School student who is pursuing an art career. He will be introducing us to his work and process at the roundtable, and his work will be exhibited in the CSI throughout Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 15-Oct. 15. The discussion and reception are 5-7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13 inside the Center for Student Involvement. The co-sponsor for this event is Emporia Arts Center. For more information, contact Teresa Williams in Diversity Student Programs, x. 5879.
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
Founder of social movement and nonprofit, "because I said I would," to speak at ESU
How good are you at keeping your promises? Alex Sheen, the founder of the nonprofit, because I said I would, is coming to ESU to inspire us to keep our promises. Alex started this social movement to show us how to better humanity through promises made and kept. Join us Thursday, September 26 at 7pm in the Memorial Union Webb Hall to hear his amazing story. Make a promise and keep it!
Flags at Half-Staff
In accordance with Executive Order 10-12, and in recognition of Patriot Day, September 11, 2019, Governor Laura Kelly has ordered flags throughout the State of Kansas to be flown at half-staff on September 11. President Donald J. Trump also issued a flag directive honoring Patriot Day as a day to remember the individuals who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.
“Today, my thoughts are with all of the families and friends of those who were killed or injured during the attacks on September 11, 2001, including many first responders. They are in our hearts,” Kelly said. “But even as the resilience and unity of our country was challenged, our people rose up to meet that challenge. Thank you to all of our state’s first responders and emergency workers who continue to make our communities, our state and our country a better, safer place to live.”
FREE Self-Defense Workshop
Join us at the Student Rec Center in this kick-butt workshop that will lead participants through fundamental self-defense skills to bring awareness to the importance of self-protection!
When: Wednesday, September 18th at 7:30pm
Where: SRC Group Fitness Room
Open to all of campus: students and faculty/staff are welcome!
Calling all education majors
The first Kappa Delta Pi meeting will be held tonight (Wednesday, Sept. 11th) at 7pm in Visser Hall 330. Our guest speaker will be Mr. Jorge Britez who will share information on teaching in Paraguay. All guests are welcome to attend the presentation. We will be having our initiation ceremony after the presentation during this meeting so please dress "teacher professional." We have a lot of exciting programs and events planned for the year.
All meetings can be attended virtually. Go to our website and click on the link: https://kdpemporiastate.wixsite.com/esukdp/page3
We hope to see you there!
Volunteers Needed
We are looking for ESU volunteers to help with a project as “teacher leaders.” Each teacher leader will be in charge of five 5th graders on the following Mondays in VH330 from 12:30 – 3:00 (in case of inclement weather, we will travel to WAW Elementary):
September 16th
September 30th
October 14th (this date will be held at WAW Elementary)
October 28th
November 18th
December 2nd
Each teacher leader will oversee the same group of 5th graders each week. All supplies will be provided.
A short background on this project:
Mr. Jorge Britez (who is a teacher from Paraguay and IDT Grad Student) and Dr. Reed (EE/EC/SE Department) will co-teach the lessons. We will be partnering with Mrs. Ashlie Anno and Mrs. Ashley Conrade (both ESU alums) who teach 5th grade at William Allen White (WAW) Elementary. Our theme is kindness and we are using “Friends of Corky” as our project title. The 5th graders will be participating in lessons and writing about kindness. Each lesson will integrate Spanish and Guarani vocabulary related to the topic of kindness. We will use social media for the students to share their writing on the topic of kindness and post pics on our “Friends of Corky” demonstrating acts of kindness. At the same time, we will be connecting virtually to San Ignacio de Loyola School (SIL) in Asunción, Paraguay where Mr. Britez taught before coming to ESU. SIL English Coordinator, Katherine Segovia, will help us coordinate the 120 fifth-grade students who will join us online for the lessons virtually from Paraguay. Copies of Corky will be distributed to all students from both countries so they can post pics of “Flat Corky” to help each other learn about the two schools, countries, languages, and cultures. In the end, we will publish a collection of student writing related to kindness. In addition, we will select “Corky’s Best of the Best” multilingual stories to be published. This project will benefit our Spanish speakers at WAW in Emporia and our English speakers at SIL in Paraguay. We are very excited about this project and the opportunity to physically bring the two schools and countries together! In January or February, we will have a celebration of our writing and present a copy of the printed book to the students whose writing was chosen for publication. An electronic pdf will be made available with all of the student submissions.
Teacher leaders will assist with the activities, writing groups, serve on the selection committee, and help with our celebration. There will be no outside work required. Proficiency in the English language and writing is required. Spanish skills are helpful but not necessary to volunteer. We do ask that you commit to helping with all 6 sessions for consistency with the students.
Follow our project on Social Media:
Facebook:
Friends of Corky
Twitter:
@Corky from ESU
Instagram:
Corky from ESU
Please email Dr. Reed by Friday, September 13th if you are interested or have questions: mreed@emporia.edu
Tuesday, September 10, 2019
How It's Made Tour
How It's Made Tour
Time: September 24, Tuesday, 5:30-7pm
The students will have an opportunity to explore downtown businesses , learn about potential careers, and even make your own T-shirt. The tour will begin at 727 Commercial Emporia Main Street office. The students will visit Sweet Granada for a tour and sweet treats then visit Uncommon Threads to make your own T-shirts. The students will get to hear about how the business owner(s) got started doing what they do, what their career/educational history is up until this point, and what it means to be an entrepreneur. They will also get to see the workings of the business. This event is made possible by the Kathrine K. White Faculty Incentive Grant Program.
FREE to all ESU students! Students need to sign up with Dr. Joyce Zhou (xzhou@emporia.edu) about by 5pm on September 16, 2019. First come First serve. Spots are limited. RSVP with your T-shirt size. Thanks!
Let's Celebrate National Waffle Week!
Presented by the ESU Student Ambassadors, help us celebrate National Waffle Week with Waffle sales! This Wednesday, September 11, 2019 from 9am-12pm in Union Square. $1 per waffle or $5 for all you can eat top with toppings of your choice! All proceeds go to the Emergency Scholarship Fund. This fund is available to those students who have exhausted all financial aid and is needing that extra help to stay in school! Come out and support a great cause!
Cook Healthy Eat Well (C.H.E.W.)
The first C.H.E.W. class of the semester is Thursday September 19 at 5:30 in the kitchen of the First Christian Church (across from Beach Hall). Led by Registered Dietician Emily Prouse, students learn hands-on cooking skills as well as how to eat healthier on a budget. Students will eat a meal at class as well as take one home for later. This class is called "Pimp My Ramen" and will take that old college classic and transform it into a delicious hearty meal. It's all free but you must pre-register by calling 620-341-5222. Sponsored by Corky's Cupboard and Student Wellness Center--Health Services.
My Test Prep, Test Anxiety, and Test Taking Skills
With the first test around the corner, let us help you come up with a winning game plan! We'll explore general study skills and how to prep for tests while coping with test anxiety.
Thursday, September 19th from 11:00 – 11:30 am in the WAW Library, Seminar Room 222.
Commuter Plan Savings!
PURCHASE A COMMUTER PLAN AND SAVE!!
Purchase a commuter plan by September 15th, 2019 and receive
5 FREE GUEST PASSES TO THE NEST
OVER $40 IN SAVINGS
Offer not valid with any other promotion. Guest passes must be used by December 13, 2019
Contact Union Services to purchase meal plan. (620) 341-5859
Friday, September 6, 2019
Circle Drive parking and entrance closure
In preparation for the Hispanic Heritage Month Kick-Off Celebration on Thursday, September 12th there will be no parking available in Kellogg Circle the entire day. The entrance to Kellogg Circle will be closed starting at 3 PM on September 12th, however the exit will remain functional for the end of business day traffic out of the parking lots beside WAW library.
David Traylor Zoo Safari Walk, Saturday, 14 Sep 2019, 10am-12noon
Drop in to the David Traylor Zoo, Emporia's finest zoo, and enjoy the morning Safari Walk on South Commercial Street adjacent to Soden's Grove Park. Docents will be providing interesting details about the zoo residents. TOPS @ ESU, your Take Off Pounds Sensibly chapter, is hosting this FREE event and providing fun games and prizes. Enjoy a leisurely, relaxing walk at your David Traylor Zoo. Contact Belinda for details at phone/text 620-412-1449.
Thursday, September 5, 2019
FREE Self-Defense Workshop
Join us at the Student Rec Center in this kick-butt workshop that will lead participants through fundamental self-defense skills to bring awareness to the importance of self-protection!
When: Wednesday, September 18th at 7:30pm
Where: SRC Group Fitness Room
Open to all of campus: students and faculty/staff are welcome!
TOPS @ ESU: Take Off Pounds Sensibly!
Check your schedule! Are you available Wednesdays at 5pm to attend TOPS @ ESU, the convenient Take Off Pounds Sensibly chapter which meets weekly at the Didde Campus Center, 1415 Merchant Street? First meeting is free; annual dues are only $16 with our chapter paying part of your dues. No pills or special foods to buy. TOPS @ ESU is your weight loss support group! Call/text Belinda at 620-412-1449 for more information.
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