Source: Gayle Spencer, 532-6541 gayle@k-state.edu
Website: http://wow.k-state.edu
News release prepared by: Andrew Morris, 785-532-2535, media@k-state.edu

Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2010

WEEK OF WELCOME SET FOR NEW, RETURNING K-STATE 1xbet online games login

MANHATTAN -- Kansas State University has a week of special events to welcome new and returning 1xbet online games login to campus, Aug. 22-Sep. 1.

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The week starts at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21, with Walk Your Schedule for nontraditional and transfer 1xbet online games login from 1-3 p.m.; 1xbet online games login should meet at Caribou Coffee at the K-State Student Union. Also at 1 p.m. the Information Oasis will be available on the west side of Hale Library. It provides information about the K-State Libraries and help with finding classes.

Other Week of Welcome events include:

* Sunday, Aug. 22, Traditions Day. Walk Your Schedule for nontraditional and transfer 1xbet online games login is 1-3 p.m., with 1xbet online games login meeting at Caribou Coffee in the Union. Walk Your Schedule for new 1xbet online games login is 1-4 p.m., with 1xbet online games login meeting in the lobbies of the Derby and Kramer dining centers. From 1-5 p.m. the Information Oasis will be on the west side of Hale Library. The College of Engineering Welcome Rally is 4:30-6:15 p.m. in the Rathbone Hall atrium. Open to all 1xbet online games login , the event includes a pep rally and grand prizes at 6 p.m. The 2010 K-State Kickoff will be at Bill Snyder Family Stadium from 6:30-8:30 p.m. A free dinner will be from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on the stadium's east concourse, with a student pep rally at 7:15 p.m. inside the stadium.

* Monday, Aug. 23, We're Glad You're Here Day. Events include the Information Oasis at the west side of Hale Library from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., and help booths will be available from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. across campus to assist 1xbet online games login .

* Tuesday, Aug. 24, K-State Culture Day. The Information Oasis will be from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the west side of Hale Library. The International Open House is 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the International Student Center and provides information to international 1xbet online games login and to 1xbet online games login who wish to travel abroad. A cultural performance on the Bosco Student Plaza will be from noon to 1 p.m., with the rain location in the Union courtyard.

* Wednesday, Aug. 25, Student Success Day. Wildcat Wellness Wednesday, an activity to help 1xbet online games login stay hydrated, happy and healthy, will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Bosco Student Plaza. Also starting at 11 a.m. is career and employment services' free Backyard BBQ on the south lawn of Holtz Hall until 1:30 p.m. The Bosco Student Plaza will feature live music from noon to 1 p.m., with the rain location in the Union courtyard. A free financial refresher will be from noon to 2 p.m. on the lawn northwest of Fairchild Hall. 1xbet online games login can meet their peer financial counselors and advisers from Powercat Financial Counseling, office of student financial assistance and the cashier's office. Free ice pops will be available. The "What Not to Wear" fashion show starts at 2 p.m. in the Leadership Studies Building and will show 1xbet online games login what type of attire is appropriate for different social and professional situations.

* Thursday, Aug. 26, Involvement Day. The Part-Time Opportunities Fair is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the K-State Student Union Ballroom. The Union Expo and Activities Carnival will be 6-9 p.m. at the Union.

* Friday, Aug. 27, Friday Fun Day. Live-Serve-Celebrate will be 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Aggieville's Triangle Park. It includes ways for new 1xbet online games login to volunteer in the community. The K-State After Hours Block Party will be 7-11 p.m. on the Bosco Student Plaza. The free event includes dance music, prizes and games.

* Tuesday, Aug. 31, and Wednesday, Sept. 1, The Soldier Show will be at 7 p.m. in McCain auditorium. Free advance tickets are available at McCain starting Aug. 16.

More information on Week of Welcome, including campus and commercial sponsors, and related activities planned by student organizations, is available at http://wow.k-state.edu or by contacting wow@k-state.edu.