University offices will be closed and classes will be canceled today from 1-3pm to allow all students, faculty and staff to participate in KSUnite. Times of the class cancellation are 1–3:30 p.m. and will affect classes scheduled from 1:05–2:20 p.m. and 2:30–3:45 p.m.
Due to inclement weather, the KSUnite program will occur in the Student Union Ballroom with overflow capacity in the Student Union courtyard.
SMTD will gather in front of Nichols Hall and Walk to K-State Student Union
1 to 1:20 p.m, bring an umbrella!
KSUnite program, K-State Student Union Main Ballroom, 1:20-3pm
| 1:20 p.m. | Welcome by Jordan Kiehl, 2018-2019 student body president | K-State Student Union, main ballroom |
| Welcome and comments by Richard B. Myers, president of Kansas State University | K-State Student Union, main ballroom | |
| Introduction of Dr. Bryan Samuel, chief diversity and inclusion officer, by Paloma Roman, current student | K-State Student Union, main ballroom | |
| Introduction of presentation of student speakers by Ryan Kelly, current student | K-State Student Union, main ballroom | |
| Introduction of keynote speaker by Ayana Belk, current student | K-State Student Union, main ballroom | |
| Keynote address by Dr. Bernard Franklin, vice president for student life, Mount Saint Mary’s University | K-State Student Union, main ballroom | |
| K-State Marching Band arrives and plays This Is Me from The Greatest Showman | K-State Student Union, main ballroom |
If you would like to continue with break-out discussions, these events are 3-5pm as follows:
3-4 p.m.
Session 1: K-State Multicultural Center update by Adrian Rodriguez, associate vice president for student life of diversity and multicultural student affairs K-State Student Union, Forum Hall
Identity Round-tables – Identity and multicultural communities at K-State
These are open conversations where anyone who is interested in dialogues on various topics that are moderated by K-State faculty and staff can attend and participate.
K-State Student Union east wing:
- Room 203 – Religion and Spirituality
- Room 204 – Voices of Color
- Room 206 – Spectrum of Sexuality and Gender Identity
- Room 207 – First Generation Students and Experiences
- Room 209 – Faculty and Staff Affinity Organizations Multicultural Student Organization Office and Veteran Center
- Room 217 – Veterans and Military Affiliates
4-5 p.m.
Identity Round-tables – Identity and multicultural communities at K-State
These are open conversations where anyone who is interested in dialogues on various topics that are moderated by K-State faculty and staff can attend and participate.
K-State Student Union east wing:
- Room 203 – Religion and Spirituality
- Room 204 – Voices of Color
- Room 206 – Spectrum of Sexuality and Gender Identity
- Room 207 – First Generation Students and Experiences
- Room 209 – Faculty and Staff Affinity Organizations Multicultural Student Organization Office and Veteran Center
- Room 217 – Veterans and Military Affiliates