When you live in the United States, you have to know who Barack Obama is. When you live in Kansas, you've got to know Mark Parkinson. And when you're at K-State, it's all about Willie.
No K-State event is complete without Willie the Wildcat, K-State’s mascot and the Wildcats’ number one fan. Willie cheers on K-State sports teams and pumps up the crowd with his endless supply of purple pride.
When you think of K-State, two things come to mind: purple and football. And the best place to find both of them is at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. Join the student section for some exciting games, and discover the most important choreography you’ll ever learn—the dizzying moves to the “Wabash Cannonball.”
Q. Who has drawn the biggest crowd to Bramlage Coliseum?
A. Garth Brooks at 14,000 people. But the black-hatted cowboy isn’t the only one to draw a sell-out crowd. People have filled the coliseum at events including Landon Lectures, career fairs, concerts, and of course, K-State basketball. Even if you miss out on all the entertainment, you’ll still find yourself at Bramlage for your commencement ceremony.
Everyone knows ice cream is one of life’s greatest comfort foods, and no one does it better than Call Hall. Made right here on campus, Call Hall ice cream is making its way across the state and has even been sold at the Kansas State Fair. And with flavors like Espresso Ecstasy and Purple Pride, what's not to love?
Picture this. You and your study buddy are pulling an all-nighter studying for that biology final. But it’s midnight, and your roommate wants to go to bed. What do you do? Pack up some snacks and move the party to the 24-hour study room in Hale Library.
In addition to being a haven for procrastinators, Hale also offers all the resources you could possibly need for your research project, presentation, or general curiosity. You’ll have access to the William R. Love Science Library, University Archives, third-floor reading room, e-journals and databases, and more.
Your resident assistant is sort of like your scout leader, only without the uniform and corny campfire songs. Get to know your RAs. They can referee your roommate troubles, help you find your way around campus, and listen to your problems. Even if you just want to hang out, they’re really cool people!
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How do I choose a major? How do I enroll? What should I do after college? These are all questions your academic advisor can help answer. Advisors offer insight on courses, career paths, and life after college. You will be assigned an advisor freshman year.
With more than 20,000 students around, it’s almost impossible not to catch a bug at some point. And Mommy isn’t here to spoon-feed you chicken and stars, so you’ll have to learn to take care of yourself. As a student, you're entitled to unlimited office visits to Lafene at no charge.
What do George W. Bush, Paul Harvey, and Rev. Jesse Jackson have in common? They’ve all been speakers in K-State’s prestigious Landon Lecture Series. Started in 1966 by former K-State president James A. McCain, the series honors former Kansas governor Alf Landon, who was also the series’ first speaker. The best part? The lectures are free.
Between the sports, entertainment, speakers, deadlines, and gossip, there’s no way to keep up on everything at K-State. Or is there? The Collegian will keep you up to date on campus happenings as well as world, national, and local news. Oh, and that daily crossword puzzle can come in handy if a lecture gets a little boring.
