K-State Alumni Association

This is a big year for the K-State Alumni Association. For 150 years, we’ve advocated for and served K-Staters worldwide, as well as the university. “We’re excited to celebrate our Alumni Association’s 150-year legacy of carrying the banner high for K-Staters everywhere,” said Adam Walker ’04, ’09, president and CEO of the K-State Alumni Association. “The Association has an outstanding legacy of stepping up to meet the needs, connect, and celebrate the university and our alumni. We view this year as a celebration not only for our organization but also for everyone who supports K-State.” https://lnkd.in/g4P6wEcM

Congratulations to the new K-State Student Ambassadors Emily Jones and Dalton Simmer! Roles they will remember as Wildcats: Then. Now. and Forever. The Student Ambassador program elects two students each year to represent the student body at Alumni Association events throughout the state and at university activities. #KStateAlumni #KState #KStateHC

Reminder, voting for the 2025 K-State Student Ambassadors will take place online Thursday, Oct. 24, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. This year's candidates are below. The two K-State Student Ambassadors represent the student body at Alumni Association events throughout the state and at university activities. https://lnkd.in/g3TZp3e

Nearly 4 in 10 employers (39%) are checking resumes specifically to see if candidates’ soft skills hold up, so it's a big deal to show them off right. So, how can you showcase your soft skills in a way that sets you apart from everyone else? Here are four practical strategies to help you do that without sounding generic.

We are excited to announce the K-State Student Ambassador candidates who will serve the university in 2025. K-State students hope you support this program by voting on Thursday, Oct. 24. - Andrew Le from Wichita, Kansas - Jack O'Malley from Wichita, Kansas - Dalton Simmer from Hiawatha, Kansas - Emily Jones from Washington, Kansas - Lakota Persing from Hugoton, Kansas - Megan Ward from Shawnee, Kansas https://lnkd.in/g3TZp3e

If you’re being called in for interviews but don’t get the job, it’s possible that something you’re doing is raising red flags, causing the interviewer to question your suitability for the position. A recent survey found that the most concerning red flags range from obvious mistakes like lying, to more subtle slip-ups that job seekers might not even be aware of.

How to Give Busy People the Time to Innovate Most companies are full of really busy people, which makes it hard to slow down and focus on trying new things. At the same time, stopping everything to focus on innovation can leave day-to-day tasks neglected. So, how can leaders make sure workers are able to balance operational necessities with innovation? Read more: https://lnkd.in/gGWEEMeQ

The Savannah Bananas are a professional exhibition team who play a more fast-paced version of baseball called "Banana Ball" with alternate rules, such as a two-hour time limit and if a fan in the stands catches a ball, it counts as an out. In other words, Grayson Stadium in Savannah, Georgia, can be a pretty wild place on game day — and the players, staff and fans wouldn’t have it any other way. “It’s crazy,” laughs Brynnan Norris ’22, a member of the Savannah Bananas World Tour Logistics Team who manages travel and accommodations. “They're really good about building that energy, keeping it going, getting the people excited. They put on a show for hours and hours.” https://lnkd.in/gbfSaYdC

One of the most prolific runners and all-purpose performers in college football history, Darren Sproles ’05 will be the grand marshal of the 2024 Homecoming Parade. He was selected for the honor by the All-University Homecoming Committee and the K-State Alumni Association. https://lnkd.in/gcxgS-CQ #KStateHC

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape — where technological advancements and societal changes are reshaping industries at an unprecedented pace — the ability to adapt isn't just a competitive advantage; it's a necessity.