Apr 02, 2024

K-State Salina open house returns with experiences for everyone

Posted Apr 02, 2024 2:02 PM
K-State Salina is hosting its open house from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, April 6. The festivities include a kids carnival, a coffee chat with the CEO and dean, a pancake feed, hands-on flight simulations and more. The entire Salina-area community is welcome to attend. <b>Photo Courtesy K-State Salina</b>
K-State Salina is hosting its open house from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, April 6. The festivities include a kids carnival, a coffee chat with the CEO and dean, a pancake feed, hands-on flight simulations and more. The entire Salina-area community is welcome to attend. Photo Courtesy K-State Salina

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Kansas State University Salina is hosting a family-friendly open house from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, April 6.

The Salina-area community, future students, current students and their families, and alumni are all invited to explore and enjoy the campus.Guests can attend a kids carnival that will feature Wildcat purple pride popcorn, a bouncy house and a variety of yard games.

Other events will include a coffee chat with Alysia Starkey, CEO and dean of K-State Salina, a pancake feed benefiting competitive aviation student organizations, first-hand flight experience simulators, department and student project displays, campus tours and more.

Current students and faculty will be at the event to interact with visitors and share more about new features of the campus.Learn about all that K-State Salina has to offer at this year's K-State Salina Open House. View a schedule of the day's events here.

Activities and Experiences

Friday, April 5 from 6 to 9 p.m.

Downtown First Friday Concert
126 S Santa Fe Ave, Salina, KS

Saturday, April 6 from 9 to 10:30 a.m.

Bring your appetite! Enjoy a pancake feed hosted by Flight Team and Women's Air Race Team. Donations are welcomed and will go straight to the student organization!. Bring your appetite! Enjoy a pancake feed hosted by Flight Team and Women's Air Race Team. Donations are welcomed and will go straight to the student organization!

Saturday, April 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

⦁ View departmental & student projects

⦁ Interact with student organizations and clubs

Alpha Eta Rho is holding a carnival full of activities for the whole family! Try out some of their Wildcat purple pride popcorn, jump around in a bouncy house, and test your skills with a variety of yard games.

Aerospace Maintenance Professionals Club is showcasing its Bellanca Cruiseair project and offering interactive games.

Cybernetics club will share information about their autonomous racers and robotics projects. In addition, you will get to meet Gonzo the Tankbot.

⦁ Take to the skies in aviation simulators

⦁ See the static plane display

⦁Employer Showcase

Take the opportunity to connect directly with potential employers, gain insights into leading companies, and explore the dynamic partnerships that can take a student's academic experience into post-graduation. Whether you’re seeking an internship or full-time position, this showcase is for you!

⦁Go on a campus tour

⦁ Enjoy lunch with your family at Centennial Dining

⦁ Learn about the tight-knit K-State Salina community and meet the team dedicated to making the student experience the best it can be. This is an opportunity to connect with the Division of Academic Success and Student Affairs team and learn about campus resources available.

⦁ Shop at the Centennial Bookstore

Saturday, April 6 from 1 to 6 p.m.

Visit the heart of the community, Downtown Salina, after the open house. Whether you are looking for a delicious bite to eat, need a shopping spree or want to enjoy a family game of bowling, there is something for you.