By Jennifer Tidball
Division of Communications and Marketing
MANHATTAN — Kansas State University is continuing community visits across the state and will spend Nov. 13-20 visiting several counties in central Kansas: Saline, Lincoln, Mitchell, Ellis and Barton counties.
K-State's commitment to integrating engagement across all it does is central to the university's mission as a next-generation land-grant university. The continuation of the community visits shows the university's commitment to prioritizing engagement and driving partnerships that address real-world challenges — whether through educational outreach, innovative research or service programs that benefit the people and industries of Kansas.
"University engagement is about listening, creating and leading together," said Tim Steffensmeier, assistant vice president and director of engagement and outreach. "K-State is dedicated to sharing knowledge, expertise and resources to elevate communities, industries and lives across Kansas.
"The keystone events for the November community visit will focus on several initiatives and areas of the university, including: • K-State Salina and its efforts to enhance workforce development initiatives. • K-State 105, which is building economic prosperity through projects such as the All Things Kansas data mapping platform and water resiliency projects such as Know Your Water. • Engineering Extension, which provides technical assistance on pollution prevention, radon and energy. • K-State Research and Extension and its commitment to the health and wellness of Kansas communities.
Community visit events are free and open to all Kansans, including community members, leaders and industry partners. View a full schedule and register for events that are part of the November community visit.The K-State community visit initiative focuses on the people of Kansas and their communities. K-State is visiting multiple communities throughout the year to celebrate innovation and outreach opportunities.