Wildcat Weekly
March 24, 2020
Campus life
The Writing Center is offering online tutoring via Zoom starting March 23. Students wishing to take advantage of this opportunity can get more detailed information on the Writing Center website, which can be found here.
The Center for Academic Excellence and Engagement is providing students with a variety of library services while remote learning this semester. The support that is available includes research assistance, peer and faculty tutoring, Canvas, Office 365 and Zoom help, and access to electronic journals and databases. For questions, contact undergraduate services librarian Katherine Jones at kathjones@ksu.edu.
SGA meetings to be held via Zoom
SGA will continue to meet weekly on Tuesdays at 8:30 p.m. If anyone has anything to report, ask, or communicate to student leaders, email jarowe@ksu.edu and you will be put on the agenda to join the meeting. If you prefer, as an alternative to joining the meeting, written submissions will be accepted. Students wishing to participate can accept the SGA course invitation on Canvas.
Cats' Corner resources available to students
We are aware that many of you may be facing unexpected financial hardships during this time and we want to assist. As always, Cats' Corner is a confidential service. Students in the Salina area needing assistance from Cats' Corner can fill out an order form found here. Any questions can be directed to Julie Rowe at jarowe@ksu.edu. Please don't hesitate to reach out.
Safety
Guidance for the Polytechnic Campus in regard to COVID-19
Students, faculty, staff, visitors to campus and community members can learn more about measures being taken on the Polytechnic Campus in response to the recent coronavirus, or COVID-19, outbreak. View frequently asked questions here .
Events
Big 12 Virtual Career Fair
Wednesday, March 25 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
More information can be found here
All in-person events cancelled
K-State plans to maintain limited operations through the end of the semester, based on the latest guidance from Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly and the Centers for Disease Control. All in-person events and meetings are cancelled at this time, including commencement on May 9.
Scholarship opportunities
Aviation Students
The GAMA Edward Stimpson Award is a $2,000 scholarship. Must have a 3.0 or higher GPA and be majoring in aviation. DEADLINE: April 15

The Captain Jason Dahl Scholarship fund is accepting applications. Must be a full-time student having completed at least one semester at an accredited four-year university located within the U.S. and must be majoring in aviation.
Aviation Maintenance Students
Aircraft Electronics Association is offering a variety of scholarships for aviation maintenance students. DEADLINE: April 1
Engineering Students
Raymond G. Alvine Memorial Scholarship is a $5,000 scholarship available to a student pursuing a career in mechanical, electrical or architectural engineering. Must have a 3.0 or higher GPA and be enrolled full-time. DEADLINE: March 31
Nontraditional Students
The Edna S. Young scholarship is a $500 scholarship open to a K-State non-traditional student. Must be enrolled full time in a degree-seeking, undergraduate program. DEADLINE: April 1
Pilot Students
ADMA is offering a scholarships to students majoring in professional pilot or aviation management. Must have a 3.0 or higher GPA. DEADLINE: April 16
Veterans
A $1,000 scholarship is being offered to a K-State student who is a veteran. Must be enrolled full time in an undergraduate program. DEADLINE: March 30

The VFW's "Sport Clips Help a Hero Scholarship" is open for the fall semester. Scholarships of up to $5,000 will be awarded. Must hold a rank of E-5 or below. DEADLINE: April 30
Summer school information
If you will be enrolled in at least six hours at K-State Polytechnic this summer, you might qualify for financial aid. Complete and submit the summer financial aid application AFTER you enroll in classes.
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