Tuesday, October 25
Osher Class: Preserving Digital Memories from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the CCCR
Social Work Wildcats meeting at 5:30 p.m. in TC106
Yoga Class at 6:30 p.m. in the Welcome Center Classroom (register in SLC)
Flight Team meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the Aviation Center
Student Governing Association meeting at 8:30 p.m. in the CCCR
Wed., October 26
Aerospace Maintenance Professionals meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Applebee's
Alpha Eta Rho meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the Library Community Room
Thursday, October 27
Otakats meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the CCCR
Flight Team meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the Aviation Center
Christian Challenge meeting from 8 to 10 p.m. in the cafeteria
College Bowling Night at 9 p.m. at All Star Lanes
Friday, October 28
No Events Scheduled
Saturday, October 29
No Events Scheduled
Sunday, October 30
No Events Scheduled
Monday, October 31
Yoga Class at noon in the Welcome Center Classroom (register in SLC)
Phi Delta Theta meeting at 8 p.m. in the CCCR
Women in Aviation meeting at 8:30 p.m. in TC107
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Donate blood at this week's drive, save three lives
Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs a blood transfusion. On average, the Red Cross must collect 14,000 blood donations every day to keep up. That's EVERY day, all year long!
Kansas State Polytechnic will be holding a blood drive for the local chapter of the American Red Cross. Please consider donating blood because your generosity could save three people's lives.
The blood drive will be held
Wednesday, Oct. 26 and
Thursday, Oct. 27 in the Tech Center lobby area near the soda and candy machines. Sign-up sheets are in the Library so that you can reserve an appointment.
If you donate, please:
- Drink extra fluids the day of and the day before donating
- Be sure to eat the day of the donation
- Bring a picture ID and your Red Cross ID if you have donated before
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One thing to be aware of, if you gave on Thursday of the last blood drive you will need to wait until Thursday of this blood drive. Red Cross requires a period of 8 weeks between blood donations.
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Seeking interview clothing donations for career closet
Kansas State Polytechnic Career Services are attempting to ramp up the career closet on campus.
For those unfamiliar with what that is, a career closet is simply business type clothing that students could borrow for interviewing and networking events. We are looking for suits, sport coats, ties, dresses, skirts, dress pants, shoes, scarves; anything that would be appropriate attire for an interview. Many of our students have not yet invested in business type clothing and it would be very helpful to them if they could instead borrow until they get out and start making money to buy that type of wardrobe.
If you have business clothes that you would like to donate, contact Julie Rowe at [email protected] to arrange a pickup, or you can deliver them to Julie's office in College Center 208.
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Project management certification exam prep class
Wichita PMP Certified Professionals will help prepare you for either the CAPM or PMP Certification with the Velociteach PMP Certification Training Program.
PMP/CAPM certification is the gold standard of project management certification. The PMP/CAPM validates your competence to perform in the role of a project manager, leading, and directing projects and teams.
The course will be offered on November 5, 12, and 19 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Salina.
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DVACK holding 'Light the Night' candlelight vigil
The Domestic Violence Association of Central Kansas will be holding a candlelight vigil for Domestic Violence Awareness Month on Oct. 27 from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Campbell Plaza on Santa Fe.
Light the Night will not only raise awareness for domestic violence, but also remember victims and survivors.
You're invited to join Light the Night for awareness and remembrance. A $2 or more donation will include a candle and your choice of hot cocoa or apple cider. All proceeds will go to the Domestic Violence Association of Central Kansas.
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K-State Polytechnic to host 'Textron Day'
Kansas State Polytechnic will be hosting Textron Aviation on Oct. 26 for Textron Day. The all-day event will include breakfast at the aviation building, a cook-out on the Tech Center lawn, Textron career fair/meet and greet, classroom visits, and next day interviews.
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Tech company DJI visits K-State Polytechnic Campus
DJI, a technology company headquartered in Shenzhen, China, made a stop on the Polytechnic Campus last week to connect with the UAS program.
Brandon Montellato, DJI's university relations manager, toured the unmanned aircraft systems, or UAS, lab space as well as spoke with Kurt Carraway, executive director of the UAS program, and
Antonio Asebedo, assistant professor of agronomy on the Manhattan campus, about DJI's technology capabilities and opportunities for students after graduation.
DJI produces and sells unmanned aircraft systems as a whole as well as just their payload systems (camera) and airframe.
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UAS program featured on PBS's 'Sunflower Journeys'
 The unmanned aircraft systems, or UAS, program is flying high with another opportunity in the media spotlight.
KTWU, which is the local PBS station, featured the UAS program on an episode of "Sunflower Journeys" Oct. 20 highlighting education in the state. One-third of the program was devoted to the UAS program, focusing on academics, research and flight training. Several faculty, staff and students were interviewed and a flight demo in the Smoky Hill UAS Pavilion was shown.
A producer from "Sunflower Journeys" visited the campus last spring to collect all of the footage. To watching the entire episode, visit KTWU's website
HERE.
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A high-five is one of the most recognizable ways two people can share excitement or celebrate a job well done. Kansas State Polytechnic's CEO and Dean Verna Fitzsimmons awards her high-five each week to honor faculty, staff and students for their dedication to the university.
Link
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Congratulations Flight Team for advancing to nationals!
I would like to send a big high-five to our Flight Team for placing in the Top Three at their regional competition, which now means they will compete at nationals! I know that each of you have put in many hours of practice outside of your normal school schedule and it's easy to see your hard work has paid off. Thank you for representing the campus and K-State as a whole. Keep up the good work!
Job well done:
Mason McMillan, Scott Agee, Chris Messing, Nicholas Terraphin, Maddie Perry, Matthew Katzke, team captain Austin Bally, Zachariah Smith, Jacob Mitchell, faculty adviser Benjamin Jaffee, Caleb Strahm, Jason Rohlf and Christopher Pennington.
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Aviation Scholarships:
The Janice K. Barden Aviation Scholarship is a $1,000 scholarship awarded to five students. Must be a sophomore or higher, with a minimum GPA of 3.0. DEADLINE:
November 30.
https://www.nbaa.org/prodev/scholarships/barden/
The Daniel L. Meisinger, Sr. Memorial Learn to Fly Scholarship is a $2,500 scholarship. Must have a 3.0 or better GPA. Residents of Kansas, Missouri, and Illinois are given preference. DEADLINE:
November 25.
http://nata.aero/Scholarships/Dan-L.-Meisinger,-Sr.-Memorial-Scholarship.aspx
Women in Aviation International is offering a large number of different scholarships to students in aviation related curriculum. DEADLINE:
November 14.
https://www.wai.org/education/scholarships
Veterans Scholarships:
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he VFW's "Sports Clips Help a Hero Scholarship" offers scholarships of up to $5,000 for the Spring 2017 semester. Must be retired, honorably discharged, active duty or member of the National Guard or Reserve. Separated with or currently hold a military rank of E-5 or below. DEADLINE: November 15.
Study Abroad Scholarships:
Ever think of studying abroad but don't think you can afford it? Check into the Gilman scholarship. K-State Polytechnic has had students study abroad with the assistance of this scholarship.
Any K-State Students:
The Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship for Service Program is an opportunity for students pursuing an undergraduate/graduate degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines to receive a full scholarship and gain employment with a Department of Defense facility. The application deadline is December 1, 2017. For more information and to apply, please visit
http://smart.asee.org
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Loan Repayment Option for Graduating Students
The state of Kansas is offering up to $15,000 in student loan repayment and up to a 5 year state tax waiver for graduates who establish residency in one of the 77 Kansas counties designated as a rural opportunity zone. For more information, visit the link below:
Employee Tuition Assistance and Spouse/ Dependent Grant
1. Employee Tuition Assistance
http://www.k-state.edu/sfa/forms/eta.pdf
Award amount is for tuition only in a K-State course for up to 3 credit hours per term.
The maximum award amount will not exceed the value of 3 hours at the in-state Manhattan/Salina tuition rate (ie. Campus fees, other institutional fees, etc. are the responsibility of the employee).
2. Spouse/Dependent Grants (Available in fall and spring semesters only. Not available in the summer.)
http://www.k-state.edu/sfa/forms/dsg.pdf
For dependents with a primary career of undergraduate (full time requirement), the amount of the Dependent/Spouse Tuition Grant award for that semester will equal 7 credit hours at the applicable tuition rate.
For dependents with a primary career of graduate or veterinary medicine, the amount of the Dependent/Spouse Tuition Grant award for the semester will be equal to 1, 2, or 3 credit hours at the applicable tuition rate. The maximum of 3 credit hours of tuition rate will be awarded to students enrolled in a total of 3 or more credit hours for the semester.
For spouses with a primary career of undergraduate, graduate, or veterinary medicine, the amount of the Dependent/Spouse Tuition Grant award for the semester will be equal to 1, 2, or 3 credit hours at the applicable tuition rate. The maximum of 3 credit hours of tuition rate will be awarded to students enrolled in a total of 3 or more credit hours for the semester.
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All jobs, both part-time and full-time as well as internship opportunities, are listed on the Kansas State University CES account. Access your CES account by logging into:
For more information about this resource or additional employment resources, or for CES search assistance, please contact
Julie Rowe by email at
[email protected], by phone at
(785) 826-8524, or in person on the second floor of the College Center.
To post a position on the CES system, please send your job descriptions and employer contact information by email to Julie Rowe at [email protected] for immediate posting.
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