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News in 2024


ESU Art Forum Presents Artist Shaun Roberts

Feb. 27, 2024 College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

The Emporia State University Art Program will host guest artist Shaun Roberts as part of the Art Forum series. The Art Forum presentation is scheduled for Friday, March 1 from 4 to 5 p.m. on the third floor of the Lyon County History Center, located at 711 Commercial St. The event is free and open to the public.


Exhibit Explores Andersen Collection Ties to Emporia, Lyon County History

Feb. 27, 2024 University Libraries & Archives

Emporia State University Special Collections and Archives will hold an opening reception for the exhibit “The Big Picture: Connecting with the Walter M. Andersen Collection” on Wednesday, March 6 from 2 to 4 p.m. The event takes place in the exhibit hall on the first floor of William Allen White Library.



Full-Ride Scholarships Awarded by ESU, Jones Foundation

Feb. 23, 2024 The Teachers College

Four high schools were filled with festive atmospheres as five students from three Kansas counties learned Thursday (Feb. 22, 2024) that they have full-ride scholarships to Emporia State University to pursue their career goals. Each of the five learned the news during assemblies at their high schools.



ESU Theatre Presents ‘Late, A Cowboy Song’ by Sarah Ruhl

Feb. 20, 2024 College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Emporia State University Theatre presents “Late, A Cowboy Song” by Sarah Ruhl. Performances are scheduled for Feb. 29 and March 1 and 2 at 7:30 p.m. and March 3 at 2 p.m. in the Ronald Q. Frederickson Black Box Theatre, in Roosevelt Hall.


Bonner and Bonner Diversity Lecture Coming March 7

Feb. 19, 2024 College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

The 2024 Bonner and Bonner Diversity Lecture, featuring keynote speaker Wesley Hamilton, will take place on Thursday, March 7, at 7 p.m. in Albert Taylor Hall. The theme of the keynote is “Overcoming Any Obstacles by Allowing Disruptions.”




PAROC Hosts Women in STEM and Storytime Events to Engage Children with Science

Feb. 16, 2024 College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Emporia State University’s Prophet Aquatic Research and Outreach Center, or PAROC, is planning several upcoming science-themed events designed to be fun and educational. PAROC continues its monthly Science Saturdays and adds an evening option for Science Storytime targeted at children 7 and under.