Careers

Careers in Interior Design: It’s More Than You Think

Migette Kaup

Careers in Management

Brian Niehoff

Geology: Its Impact on Society and Exciting Careers

Don Von Bergen, Head of Arts, Sciences, and Business at K-State Salina

This is the only planet all of us will ever live on. Almost everything we consume comes out of the earth and most of what we dispose of goes back into the earth. This lecture will explain what geology is and what a geologist does. It will look at the huge impact geology makes on our lives and how dependent upon geology we are to sustain our standard of living. From earthquakes to Tsunamis, from gas we use in our cars to getting rid of our trash, from finding clean drinking water to uncovering prehistoric dinosaur bones, geology plays a critical role. A brief overview of the many exciting careers in geology will also be examined. The format of the talk is an interactive power point slide show. Questions and discussion are encouraged. No prior knowledge is needed. The talk can be adapted to any age group. The topic of ENERGY, coal, oil, oil shale, nuclear, wind power, ethanol, can be integrated into the lecture if requested.

Striving for Excellence: Building a Lifetime Resume

Andrew Barkley, Professor of Agricultural Economics

This motivational speech is centered around the question, “How can I achieve my maximum potential?” Each audience member will be asked to imagine a “lifetime resume” that lists important life events and experiences in order to gain insight into career and life decision making.