Storytellers
Hear from K-State experts and industry partners about how their work impacts Kansas City and the world.
10 a.m.
Forum Hall
Dr. Jerry Jaax: “The Hot Zone.” Inspiration for the movie “Outbreak.”
11 a.m.
Forum Hall
Randy Tosh: “SmartVet.” How the VetGun is revolutionizing animal health.
Noon
Forum Hall
Saugata Datta: “Urban Water and You.” Learn to play a part in making wise use of our world’s water.
1 p.m.
Marianne Swaney-Stueve: “Scientist tested; mom approved.” Sensory science as an exciting and untapped career.
Explore the opportunities
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Lobby
Learn about graduate education opportunities available at K-State Olathe and the university at large.
So, you’re going to college?
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Lobby
Visit with representatives from undergraduate admissions to learn more about the academic opportunities and student life experiences that await you as a Wildcat. Representatives from the Manhattan and Salina campuses will be available.
Continuing one’s education
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Lobby
Guess how many online K-State students live in other states- and check out the map! Learn about the online programs through the Division of Continuing Education.
Food service, food safety
12:30-2 p.m.
Research and Development Kitchen
Learn about techniques that food service employees use to keep food safe. K-State Olathe’s Focus on Food Safety program helps restaurants and restaurant workers have the highest standards for food safety and quality.
How to pack a healthy sack or snack
9-11 a.m.
12:30-2 p.m.
Studio Kitchen
Watch this demonstration to learn how to keep snacks a healthy part of you kids’ lives, and maybe try a few of the samples yourself!
Hand washing
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Studio Kitchen
Test your hands under a germ light and see how hand-washing can prevent the spread of germs, bacteria and viruses that can harm people.
A Cajun classic
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Great Plains Room
Treat yourself to a Cajun feast at the Louisiana Kitchen!
Purple Pride
1 p.m.-2 p.m.
Bistro
Indulge in some Purple Pride ice cream from K-State’s Call Hall.
Picture Perfect
1 p.m.-2 p.m.
Great Plains Room, Recording Studio, Classroom
Share your K-State story in the recording studio, write it on the giant storyboard or talk about it with others.
Tomato Plants
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Foyer
Visit the Olathe Horticulture Research and Extension Center table to get a tomato plant and learn about the horticulture/urban food systems degree and courses at K-State Olathe.
SmartVet demonstration
9-11 a.m.
Noon-2 p.m.
Grassy area near main parking lot
Learn about VetGun,™ which is revolutionizing the delivery of animal health products. The technology is being developed right here at K-State Olathe!
Problem solvers
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Research Wing
See the work of the veterinary biomedical science program, the U.S.-China Center for Animal Health, the Microbial Surveillance Lab, food science/microbiology, biological/agricultural engineering and more.
Accelerate innovation
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Olathe Innovation Accelerator, Research Wing
Learn how the K-State Olathe Innovation Accelerator is solving real-world problems with real-world solutions and aims to provide K-State resources and expertise to get businesses working better.
What’s in your water?
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Urban Water Institute Lab, Research Wing
Participate in a real-life laboratory experience to see how the presence of bugs in water indicates the health of the water and the environment.
Water’s cautionary tale
Noon-2 p.m.
Front Pond
Collect and analyze water samples from the front pond to learn what water tells us about our environment with this interactive water lab. Canceled in inclement weather.
Sensory and Consumer Research Center
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Second floor classroom
Walk through the Sensory and Consumer Research Center while you’re in the research wing for a unique experience.
K-State Research and Extension
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Second floor classroom
Learn about the services Research and Extension provides in the Kansas City area: 4-H youth development, family and consumer sciences, natural resources, agriculture, horticulture, tax preparation assistance and more. View nuisance pest live trap demonstrations, soil and composting demonstrations and other interactive displays.
Insect infestation
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Second floor classroom
Look through the microscope and discover new things about bugs. Learn about the emerald ash borer, which was detected in Kansas in 2012 and in Johnson County in 2013 that has killed millions of ash trees.
Visit the experts
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Second floor classroom
Ask questions about lawn care and gardening how-to to Johnson County Extension Master Gardeners. Learn practices to help maintain a healthy lawn.
Academic Options
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Second floor classroom
Maximize career potential and enhance your skills with the academic programs and degree options in adult education and agribusiness.
Skittlelicious
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Second floor classroom
Learn how to select items at the market and store them at home without getting sick. Learn proper hand-washing techniques with specially planted “germs” detectable under UV lights.
Virtual Interview System
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Second floor classroom
Try out our virtual interview system and gain new confidence in telling your story to land your dream job. Find out tips and advice from K-State’s Career and Employment Services.
Consumer Research Study
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Second floor classroom
Participate in a consumer research study and see if you can tell the difference between two meatball samples. See the science behind a sensory test.
Keep it cool
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Second floor classroom
Learn how to keep your food cool when winter ice storms or spring and summer thunderstorms knock out your power for a long time.
