Students to recap Eastern European travel experiences
They blogged about it, took hundreds of photographs and posted hours of video detailing their experiences in Eastern Europe. Now the 17 Emporia State University students who participated in the Study Abroad – Global Leadership tour will be sharing their stories during a presentation set for Monday, June 22 at 3 p.m. in the Sauder Alumni Center, 1500 Highland St. in Emporia. READ MORE
Reality TV star to tell story from surgery to “Survivor” during ESU visit
Chad Crittenden shocked viewers of CBS-TV’s Survivor: Vanuatu when the contestant revealed that he only had one leg. He’ll tell his story to incoming Emporia State University students and their parents later this month. READ MORE
Food for Fines program benefits local hunger relief efforts
Emporia State University students scoured their cupboards again this spring to help local food distribution programs operate. READ MORE
Students launch Eastern Europe study-abroad blog
Not only are 17 Emporia State University students learning about Eastern European culture, leadership and governance systems during their trip abroad this summer, they are also blogging about their experiences. READ MORE
Fall roster for Emporia State’s student Ambassadors organization announced
Thirty-four Emporia State University students have been chosen to represent their university in the prestigious Ambassadors organization for the 2009-10 academic year. The award-winning group brings together some of ESU’s most capable student leaders in the cause of serving the university. READ MORE
Hornet baseball advances to NCAA Division II Championship Tournament
Emporia State defeated Central Missouri 15-6 in the NCAA Division II South Central Regional Baseball Championship game Monday, May 18. With the win, ESU advances to the NCAA Division II Championship Final Tournament (May 23-30 in Cary, N.C.) for the second time in four years. READ MORE
ESU confers degrees on more than 1100 graduates
Emporia State University conferred more than 1,100 degrees during the institution’s 142nd commencement Saturday, May 16. READ MORE
Emporia State schedules spring commencement
Welch Stadium will be filled with the sights and sounds of the institution’s 142nd commencement Saturday, May 16. The ceremony marking conferring of undergraduate and graduate degrees begins at 9:30 a.m. READ MORE
ESU Nursing slates recognition ceremony
Emporia State University’s Newman Division of Nursing will be honoring graduating student nurses and announcing leadership award recipients during a ceremony Friday evening, May 15. The event takes place at 7 p.m. in Albert Taylor Hall in Plumb Hall. READ MORE
Fourth Annual Blaufuss Run raises money for ESU student scholarships
They ran, they walked, they rode in strollers. All to raise money for Emporia State University student scholarships and to honor the memory of a beloved ESU administrator. READ AND WATCH VIDEO
Worrell elected president-elect of national association
Vicki J. Worrell, associate professor of health, physical education and recreation at Emporia State University, is the new president-elect of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD). READ MORE
Emporia State University prepares for fourth annual Blaufuss Run/Walk
The fourth annual John Blaufuss Memorial Run/Walk will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 2, 2009, at the Sauder Alumni Center, 1500 Highland St., to raise money for Emporia State University student scholarships. READ MORE
Newspaper staff earns recognition at state journalism contest
Journalists from Emporia State University’s campus newspaper, The Bulletin, brought home awards from the Kansas Associated Collegiate Press conference April 19 – 20 in Hutchinson. READ MORE
Emporia State’s Shepherd Scholars honored in ceremony
When a dozen Emporia State University students were honored as the 2009-10 class of Shepherd Scholars, the lengthy introductions for the seniors-to-be spoke not just to the past, but to the future. READ MORE
Dr. Khaled Alshare receives President’s Research and Creativity Award
An associate professor in the Department of Accounting and Information Systems at Emporia State University is the recipient of the ESU President’s Award for Research and Creativity. Dr. Khaled Alshare was recognized at the 25th annual Research and Creativity Forum April 8. READ MORE
Debate team finishes season with outstanding performance at national championship
In debate circles, they’re known as “Emporia FL,” and they have wrapped up a successful season for Emporia State University.The debate team of Kurt Fifelski and Chris Loghry finished 33rd overall at the Cross-Examination Debate Association’s (CEDA) National Championship Tournament in Pocatello, Idaho. READ MORE
Dr. Karen Manners Smith named Roe R. Cross Distinguished Professor
Dr. Karen Manners Smith, professor of social sciences and director of ESU's Ethnic and Gender Studies Program, had some unexpected visitors in her classroom Monday, April 13. But it was a welcome interruption for her American Women's History class. READ MORE
Students vote in favor of Memorial Union renovation funding
Emporia State University will move forward with plans for an $18.5-million renovation of the Memorial Union, following a student vote April 13-15. Students approved, 739-181, a fee increase to help pay for the project. READ MORE
Beta Alpha Psi Team wins regional competition
The ESU team that presented the Best Practices project for service learning for the Lambda Psi chapter walked away with first place at the Beta Alpha Psi Missouri Valley Region in Omaha, April 3-4, 2009. READ MORE
ESU Glass Guild Blowout
Molten glass responded to the artist's touch as the ESU Glass Guild hosted its annual Glass Blowout. Featured artist for the April 4 event was Katherine Gray, California State University/San Bernardino. READ MORE
VITA tax preparation site busy as April 15 approaches
Every year about this time, a classroom on the third floor of Emporia State University's Cremer Hall is home base for hundreds of people who need help filling out their federal income tax returns. READ MORE
Last Updated June 12, 2009