Wildcat Weekly
Nov. 5, 2019
News & research
The flight team at Kansas State University Polytechnic Campus is advancing to nationals in the spring after placing second in its region and earning several individual honors during an annual collegiate aviation competition.
Campus life
KSUnite on Nov. 6 in the SLC
KSUnite is a movement that joins the entire university family together to uphold the value of human diversity and inclusion for community. K-State Polytechnic will be participating in KSUnite from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 6 in the Student Life Center. Event speakers in Manhattan will be live streamed from 1:00 – 2:00, followed by an all-campus “Courageous Conversations Dialogue” moderated by Dion Mosely. Classes will be cancelled from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. to ensure the ability for employees and students to attend and participate in the event. Class cancellation will affects the following regular class times: 12:30 to 1:20 p.m.,1:30 to 2:20 p.m., 2:30 to 3:20 p.m.
The National Conference on Race and Ethnicity now accepting applications
The National Conference on Race and Ethnicity (NCORE) in American Higher Education is accepting applications for Student Scholar Program. NCORE serves as the leading national forum on issues of race and ethnicity in American higher education. Applicants, if selected, will receive a paid conference registration to the conference in New York City from May 26-30, 2019. Two K-State students were selected last year! Click here to learn more. Contact Sarah Werner, sarahdwerner@ksu.edu, if you are interested.
Aviation Legislation course to attend University Aviation Association’s Aviation Policy Seminar in Washington, D.C.
Calling all aviation upperclassmen, are you looking for an aviation elective that allows you to travel? AVT 448, Aviation Legislation, is a three credit hour course that allows students to attend the University Aviation Association’s Aviation Policy Seminar in Washington, D.C. during the winter intersession. Students will learn about establishing aviation policy. Contact Austin Walden, austinwalden@ksu.edu, for more information.
Events
Musicians Club
Tuesday, Nov. 4 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., CCCR
FB & IG Live: CMST
Tuesday, Nov. 5 at 6 p.m., Online
SGA Meeting
Tuesday, Nov. 5 at 8:30 p.m., CCCR
KSUnite
Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 1 p.m., SLC
RC Club
Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 12:30 p.m., K-State Café
UAS Club Meeting
Thursday, Nov. 7 at 6:30 p.m., UAS Lab
Polytechnic Wildcat for a Day
Thursday, Nov. 7 through Friday, Nov. 8
Christian Challenge
Thursday, Nov. 7 at 8 p.m., K-State Café
Lifting Competition and BBQ Contest
Sunday, Nov. 10 at 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., SLC
Veteran's Day
Monday, Nov. 11
Polytechnic Pilot Learning Community
Monday, Nov. 11 from 2 to 3 p.m., Tech Center 151
Scholarship opportunities
Aviation Students
UAA Janice K. Barden Aviation Scholarship is available to full-time students enrolled in an aviation-related program. Applicants must be a sophomore or higher and have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Deadline: Nov. 30 Apply online here .
The Dan L. Meisinger Sr. Memorial Learn to Fly Scholarship is available to students working on initial or primary flight training. Must have a 3.0 or better GPA. Preference is given to Kansas, Missouri or Illinois residents. $2500 award. Deadline: Nov. 29 Apply online here.
Here is a great list of various aviation scholarships. Click here to learn more.
Women Professional Pilot Students
The International Society of Women Airline Pilots is offering scholarships up to $5000 to students working to acquire a CFI, CFII or MEI certificate, FIR, META or ATP certificate. Deadline: Nov. 12 Apply online here.
Veteran Students
The VFW "Sport Clips Help a Hero Scholarship" is offering a $5,000 scholarship for the spring semester. Must have separated with or currently hold a military rank of E-5 or below. Deadline: November 15, 2019 . Apply online here.
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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