New scholarship for ESU students may be music to their ears
Students of music and foreign language at Emporia State University now have a new scholarship to support them, thanks to Leona Travis of Emporia and her late husband, Dr. David Travis. READ MORE
ESU recognizes prestigious Shepherd Scholars
Eleven Emporia State University students received a great honor by being named Shepherd Scholars as members of the Shepherd family looked on. READ MORE
Emporia State schedules spring commencement
Emporia State University’s Welch Stadium will be buzzing with the sights and sounds of the institution’s 141st commencement Saturday, May 17. The ceremony marking conferring of undergraduate and graduate degrees begins at 9:30 a.m. READ MORE
ESU Theatre presents its 54th Summer Theatre season
Emporia State University’s Theatre Department is proud to announce its 54th season of summer theatre. READ MORE
2008 Research and Creativity Award goes to Holcomb
Dr. Gary Holcomb, Associate Professor in the department of English, has received the 2008 President’s Award for Research and Creativity. READ MORE
Pianist and students from Mexico City help Emporia celebrate Cinco de Mayo
Students in Nancy Robohn’s music classes at Riverside Elementary School had a treat in store for them Thursday morning, May 1. An internationally-known pianist, Dr. Jesús María Figueroa and three of his piano students performed for Robohn’s students as part of their visit to Emporia ahead of the city’s Cinco de Mayo celebration. READ MORE
MASTER IT! program encourages girls to choose math, science careers
Unlocking secret codes, learning about fractals, discovering the geometry of crystals and many more interesting topics await a group of young women who will take part in Emporia State University’s ninth MASTER IT! program in June. The program is open to seventh and eighth grade girls, and takes place the week of June 9-14, 2008, on the ESU campus. READ MORE
Award-winning recording artist to appear in original dance-musical at ESU
Emporia State University’s Theatre Department will present an original musical featuring songs by award-winning recording artist Jon Troast. The show, written, directed and choreographed by Lindy Bartruff, is entitled “Mary Jane: An Indie Rock Romance.” It will be presented for two performances on Friday, May 9, 2008 at 7 and 9 p.m. in the Ronald Q. Frederickson Theatre in Roosevelt Hall. READ MORE
ESU recognizes employee service
A combined total of 840 years of service on the part of 46 employees was noted during Emporia State University’s Employee Service Recognition reception Friday, April 25. READ MORE
Emporia State MBA student captures National Collegiate Table Tennis title
Make way for yet another national championship-caliber athlete in Kansas. READ MORE
Kansas students select 2008 William Allen White Children’s Book Award winners
“A Dog’s Life: The Autobiography of a Stray,” by Ann M. Martin and “Airball: My Life in Briefs,” by L. D. Harkrader are this year’s winners of the William Allen White Children’s Book Awards. READ MORE
Blaufuss Run/Walk slated for Saturday
The third annual John Blaufuss Memorial Run/Walk to benefit Emporia State University scholarships will be held Saturday, April 19, on the ESU campus. READ MORE
Emporia State to celebrate outgoing alumni director
Emporia State University will celebrate its outgoing alumni director, Roy Mann, at a campus and community reception from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 17, at the Sauder Alumni Center. READ MORE
Young Democrats and Environmental Club announce Green Week to commemorate Earth Day
Emporia State University’s Young Democrats and Environmental Club are presenting the second annual Green Week, a week’s worth of events that bring environmental awareness to ESU students. Green Week takes place during the week of April 21-25. READ MORE
“Kansas Energy: A Discussion with State Leaders” forum to feature Lt. Gov. Mark Parkinson and guests
As part of Emporia State University’s second annual Green Week event, the ESU Young Democrats and Environmental Club are hosting a special panel of Kansas leaders to discuss the state’s current energy policies. The panel discussion takes place Tuesday, April 22 at 12:30 p.m. in the Kanza Room of ESU’s Memorial Union. READ MORE
Tallgrass Workshop showcases Kansas writers
The 23rd Annual Tallgrass Writing Workshop, to be held June 28-29 on the Emporia State University campus, features award-winning writers, timely topics on the publishing industry, a networking reception and individual critiques. READ MORE
ESU’s Newberg seniors named
Andrea Luthi, an Emporia State University senior from Madison, Kan., majoring in chemistry, biology and Spanish, was named the Dwight & Ida Curry Newberg Outstanding Senior at the annual Newberg banquet on Monday night, while Lindsay Davis, a senior from Olpe, Kan., was named the Newberg Distinguished Senior. READ MORE
Student newspaper staff earns recognition at state journalism contest
Journalists from Emporia State University’s campus newspaper, The Bulletin, carted home awards from the Kansas Associated Collegiate Press conference April 6-7 in Wichita. READ MORE
Newberg Outstanding Seniors to be recognized Monday
Emporia State University will kick off Senior Week 2008 with the Dwight & Ida Curry Newberg Outstanding Senior Banquet at 6 p.m. Monday, April 7, in the Memorial Union Ballroom, to honor the Newberg nominees and recognize the Outstanding Senior and the Distinguished Senior. READ MORE
Wen selected as ESU School of Business dean
The new dean of Emporia State University’s School of Business brings 20 years of teaching experience on college campuses in Missouri, Illinois and New Jersey to his newest leadership position. ESU has named Dr. H. Joseph Wen to the position. READ MORE
Emporia Connection reunion coming this weekend
One of Emporia State University’s most active alumni chapters, the Emporia Connection, expects more than 100 alumni to attend a reunion April 4-6 in Emporia. READ MORE
ESU researcher investigating new water testing system
Dr. Jeremy Mitchell-Koch knew his research was on target when recent media reports documented the presence of pharmaceuticals in water supplies across the country. Now, the Emporia State University chemist is hoping to develop a simple testing device that government agencies can use to economically determine the concentration of drugs in the water we drink. READ MORE
"Shakespeare in Hollywood" wraps up ESU Theatre season
Emporia State University Theatre closes its 2007-2008 season with Ken Ludwig’s award-winning comedy, "Shakespeare in Hollywood." The production will be presented in the Karl C. Bruder Theatre in King Hall, April 30 through May 3, 2008. READ MORE
Last Updated May 8, 2008