Wildcat Weekly
Dec. 3, 2019
News & research
Two years ago, reported sightings of small unmanned aircraft systems, or UAS, by manned aircraft pilots averaged around 188 a month, up more than 20 percent from 2016. The increase of small UAS operations and their impact within the National Airspace System is the subject of a recent publication co-authored by one of the leaders of K-State Polytechnic’s Applied Aviation Research Center.
Candy Canes and Airplanes features Santa, student clubs Dec. 7
The campus's annual Candy Canes and Airplanes event is bringing holiday cheer to the Salina community this Saturday. From 1 to 3 p.m. on Dec. 7, attendees will enjoy creating holiday crafts at different booths managed by K-State Polytechnic student clubs and organizations. Held in Hangar 600, they also will be able to tour various aircraft on display and at 2:15 p.m., watch as Santa makes an appearance via airplane. Every Wildcat is encouraged to attend!
Campus life
Students who are graduating on Friday, Dec. 13 should read this article for information about commencement rehearsal, cap/gown/tassel, transcripts, and more.
Events
Gartner Presentation
Tuesday, Dec. 3 at 1:30 p.m., CCCR
Musicians Club
Tuesday, Dec. 3 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., CCCR
IG Live: UAS Alumni
Tuesday, Dec. 3 at 6 p.m., Online
SGA Meeting
Tuesday, Dec. 3 at 8:30 p.m., CCCR
RC Club
Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 12:30 p.m., K-State Café
AAAE Meeting
Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 3 p.m., Library Conference Room
3 vs. 3 Basketball Tournament
Thursday, Dec. 5 from 6 to 10 p.m., SLC
UAS Club Meeting
Thursday, Dec. 5 at 6:30 p.m., UAS Lab
Christian Challenge
Thursday, Dec. 5 at 8 p.m., K-State Café
Candy Canes and Airplanes
Saturday, Dec. 7 from 1 to 3 p.m., Hangar 600
Stress Free Week Begins
Monday, Dec. 9
Game Night (Stress Free Week activities)
Monday, Dec. 9 at 8 p.m., CCCR
Scholarship opportunities
Professional Pilot Students
Paramount Business Jets is offering three scholarships, up to $1,250 each, for the Spring 2020 semester. Applicants must be a current aviation student. Deadline: Dec. 15. Apply online here.
Pioneers of Flight Scholarship is available to college sophomores or juniors. Applicants must have a minimum of 3.0 GPA. $1,000 award. Deadline: Dec. 27. Apply online here.
The International Council of Air Shows Foundation is offering a $2,000 scholarship. Applicants must have a sophomore standing. Deadline: Dec. 31. Apply online here.
Here is a great list of various aviation scholarships. Click here to learn more.
Employee Tuition Assistance
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).

Apply Here for fall 2019 and spring 2020
Dependent/Spouse Grants
Only regular employees are eligible. If you are unsure if you are regular or term, check your contract or with the HR office. This grant is available for fall 2019 and spring 2020, but not in the summer. Apply Here

For dependents or spouses that are enrolled full time in a degree terminating undergraduate program, the award will be the equivalent of the regular, resident on-campus tuition rate for 7 undergraduate course credits, where full-time for an undergraduate is defined as at least 12 enrolled credit hours per regular fall/spring term.

For spouses that are enrolled part time in a degree terminating undergraduate program the maximum award will be the equivalent of the regular, resident on-campus tuition rate for 3 undergraduate course credits, where part time for an undergraduate is defined as less than 12 enrolled credit hours per regular fall/spring term. (Enrollment of less than 3 credit hours, will result in the proration of the award i.e. 2 credit hours enrolled = the equivalent of the regular, resident on-campus tuition rate for 2 credit hours - or - 1 credit hour enrolled = the equivalent of the regular, resident on-campus tuition rate for 1 credit hour. )
Dependents that are enrolled less than full-time in an undergraduate program are not eligible for the K-State Dependent/Spouse Grant.

For dependents or spouses who are enrolled in a degree terminating graduate or veterinary medicine program the maximum award will be the equivalent of the regular, resident on-campus tuition rate for 3 course credit hours as indicated by the student's degree program, graduate or veterinary medicine. (Enrollment of less than 3 credit hours, will result in the proration of the award i.e. 2 credit hours enrolled = the equivalent of the regular, resident on-campus tuition rate for 2 credit hours - or - 1 credit hour enrolled = the equivalent of the regular, resident on-campus tuition rate for 1 credit hour.)
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