Wildcat Weekly: May 7, 2019
News & research
The  unmanned aircraft systems program  on the Polytechnic Campus  has been named the second-place winner in the Training and Education category of the XCELLENCE Awards by the Association for Unmanned Vehicles Systems International, or AUVSI.
The Marchbanks Memorial Award for Teaching Excellence is awarded every year to a K-State Polytechnic faculty member who promotes excellence in education with a focus on the development of students’ talents and abilities. 
Out of 18 submissions, associate professor of economics Siny Joseph has chosen three microeconomics projects and one macroeconomics project to display on campus.
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.
Safety
Be aware of installed speed bumps on campus
Speed bumps have temporarily been installed around the campus to reduce speeding. Please do not attempt to drive around the speed bumps as it is causing damage to the grass on the road's shoulder.
Events
Stress Free Week: Tie Dye T-Shirts
Tuesday, May 7 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tech Center lawn
AAAE Meeting
Tuesday, May 7 at 4 p.m., Tech Center 166
Facebook & Instagram Live: Military-Connected Students
Tuesday, May 7 at 5:30 p.m., Online
ACM Club
Wednesday, May 8 at 5:30 p.m., Tech Center 167
Stress Free Week: Grocery Bingo
Wednesday, May 8 at 6 p.m., CCCR
Alpha Eta Rho
Wednesday, May 8 at 8:30 p.m., Tech Center 118
Stress Free Week: Puppy Play Day
Thursday, May 9 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tech Center lawn
Stress Free Week: On the Pot
Thursday, May 9 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., 111 N. Santa Fe
UAS Club
Thursday, May 9 at 6:30 p.m., UAS Building
End of the Year SGA Luncheon
Friday, May 10 from 11a.m. to 1 p.m., Café
Commencement Practice
Friday, May 10 at 1 p.m., SLC
Entrepreneur Club
Friday, May 10 at 3:30 p.m., Library Conference Room
Commencement
Saturday, May 11 at 10 a.m., SLC
Web & Digital Media Projects Presentation
Monday, May 13 from 2 to 3:50 p.m.., TC172
Aerospace Maintenance Professionals Club
Monday, May 6 at 5:30 p.m., Aviation Maintenance Hangar
Stress Free Week: Color War
Monday, May 13 at 6 p.m., outside SLC
Scholarship opportunities
All K-State Students
The Non-Traditional and Veteran Student Services office is offering the Educational Opportunity Fund scholarship to part-time ($350) and full-time ($700) students. Deadline: June 30, 2019 .  Apply Here .
Aviation Students
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 .
Regional Airline Association is offering a scholarship to students enrolled in a program that leads to a career in the airline industry. Award amount is $4,000. Must have a 2.5 or higher GPA. Deadline: June 3, 2019 .  Apply Here .
The Eugene S. Kropf scholarship is a $500 award available to students enrolled in an aviation related curriculum. Must have a 3.0 or high GPA. Deadline: June 15, 2019 .  Apply Here .
The Joseph Frasca Excellence in Aviation scholarship is a $1,000 award. Must be a junior or senior with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Deadline: June 30, 2019 .  Apply Here .
The Paul A. Whelan Aviation scholarship is open to student enrolled in an aviation major. Award amount is $2,000. Must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Deadline: June 30, 2019 . Apply Here .
UAS Students
A $1,000 Drone Technology College Scholarship is available to students in the UAS program. Deadline: May 16, 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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