Wildcat Weekly: April 30, 2019
News & research
The academic achievements, positive attitudes, and valuable impacts of Wildcats on the Polytechnic Campus were highlighted and honored during an annual celebration marking the end of the school year.
Campus life
Students who are graduating on Saturday, May 11 should read this article for information about commencement rehearsal, cap/gown/tassel, transcripts, and more.
Kudos, publications & presentations
Seven faculty and staff members at K-State Polytechnic are retiring this school year and were honored during a reception April 26.
Events
SGA Meeting
Tuesday, April 30 at 8:30 p.m., CCCR
ACM Club
Wednesday, May 1 at 5:30 p.m., Tech Center 167
Alpha Eta Rho
Wednesday, May 1 at 8:30 p.m., Tech Center 118
T-Shirt Contest Reveal
Thursday, May 2 at 3:30 p.m., Campus Bookstore
UAS Club
Thursday, May 2 at 6:30 p.m., UAS Building
Entrepreneur Club
Friday, May 3 at 3:30 p.m., Library Conference Room
Golf Tournament – 2-Man Scramble
Saturday, May 4 at 8:30 a.m., Salina Municipal Golf Course (free for students)
Stress-free Week Begins for Students
Monday, May 6 – Friday, May 10 (stay tuned for more details)
Matter O' Fact Meeting (faculty & staff)
Monday, May 6 at 3:30 p.m., CCCR
Aerospace Maintenance Professionals Club
Monday, May 6 at 5:30 p.m., Aviation Maintenance Hangar
Scholarship opportunities
Aviation Students
Air Traffic Control Association awarded 10 scholarships worth $108,000 to aviation students last year. Available to both part-time and full-time students. Deadline: May 1, 2019 Apply Here .
Women in Aviation is offering a number of scholarships to help students obtain flight ratings or tuition assistance. Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Deadline: May 31, 2019 . Apply Here .
Kansas Residents
The Board of Regents offers scholarships to Kansas residents. K-State Polytechnic students have received the Kansas State Scholarship, Kansas Ethnic Minority Scholarship and the Kansas Military Service Scholarship in the past. Deadline: May 1, 2019 . Apply Here
Professional Pilot Students
Bill Cowden Memorial Aviation Scholarship is open to students who have completed their private pilot. Deadline: May 1, 2019 . Apply Here .
Summer Classes
Thinking of taking some classes this summer? There may be financial aid available. Once you enroll in your courses, complete the Summer Financial Aid Application here .
Employee Tuition Assistance
Some K-State employees may be eligible for employee tuition assistance. Up to 3 credit hours of tuition a semester is possible. Must be a full-time (0.9 FTE or above), benefits-eligible position. For more information, visit http://www.k-state.edu/sfa/manage/forms/eta1.pdf .
Dependent/Spouse Grant
Dependents and spouses of full-time (0.9 FTE or above), benefits eligible, regular appointment employees may qualify for the dependent/spouse grant – up to 7 hours for full-time, undergraduate dependents and 3 hours for spouses and graduate dependents. For more information, visit http://www.k-state.edu/sfa/manage/forms/dsg1.pdf.
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