Kansas State University

May 14, 2014

Message from the Department Head

I thank you all for a successful year! The contributions of faculty, staff and students toward the betterment of our program and profession is one of the aspects that make this such a special place to learn.

Please join me in congratulating the 2014 Interior Architecture & Product Design graduates! The photo in the header above was taken last night at our traditional 5th Year Appreciation Picnic. The 5th year project posters provide a synopsis of their individual projects and are on display along the walls near the IAPD office; I encourage you to check them out!

We continue to receive notifications of internship and full-time positions available; keep checking the website for these.

News and Events

Studio Clean-up

Students are to be completely moved out of studio spaces by noon on Monday, May 19. Each student must clean their area of trash and dispose of those items they no longer need or want. All personal items should be removed so the area is the same as when the semester began. Please be respectful of those coming after you and assist us in cleaning. Professors, please make sure your students have accomplished this for your studio spaces. 

Summer Exhibition and Symposium

If you plan to be in Grand Rapids this summer, be sure to visit the "Design that Shaped America" exhibition.

Congratulations

Associate Professor Vibhavari Janis's paper has been selected to be presented at EDULEARN conference being held in Barcelona on 7-9 July, 2014.

Summer Employment

If you are planning to be in Manhattan over the Summer and are looking for a part-time position, apply to work for APDesign. There are a number of projects that occur each summer in studios and elsewhere that require students working to accomplish. Hours may vary up to 40 hours per week. If interested, contact Kathy Ankerson at ankerson@ksu.edu and attach a resume along with an expression of your interest.

Scholarships

MCO Scholarship - $500 – 1 Award (Deadline: May 15, 2014)

Student Eligibility:

A) Be attending college or university no later than December of 2014.
B) Be attending college or university on a full-time basis by December of 2014.
C) Submit an answer to the essay question no later than 11:59 PM EST on May 15, 2014.

Odenza Vacations Scholarship - $500 – 1 Award (Deadline: June 1, 2014)

Student Eligibility:

A) Be between the ages of 17 and 24 on September 1st, 2014
B) Submit an answer to the essay question, which can be found on the application page, prior to the June 1st, 2014 deadline.

Global Lift Equipment Scholarship - $500 – 1 Award (Deadline: June 15, 2014)

Student Eligibility:
A) Be currently attending or planning on attending a post-secondary institution in Canada or the US by September of 2014.
B) Submit a short story. Detailed instructions can be found on the application page.
C) Have a GPA of 2.5 or greater.

Weigel Library News

Weigel Library extends best wishes to all graduates of APDesign!  Congratulations!   We sincerely hope the library resources, services and staff have assisted you in your education and research at Kansas State.   Good luck in your future endeavors.

Students are reminded to return all library items, including books, journals and media to Weigel before leaving campus.  Please check your “MyLibrary Account” to pay fees/fines you owe.

Weigel Library will close at 5 pm this Friday, May 16th and reopen on Monday, May 19th at 8 am.  Summer hours for Weigel Library are Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm, closed weekends.  The hours are posted on Weigel’s website http://www.lib.k-state.edu/architecture

IAPD Student Council News

Good News! The mugs ordered by the Student Council are finally in! They will be available to pick up in the IAPD office beginning tomorrow (5/14) from 8-5 daily. If you ordered and paid for a mug, stop in and get it. Didn’t order one? There are extras for purchase. The mugs are $8 and the shirts are $15.

Calendar

May 14 – IAPD Commencement Rehearsal – McCain Auditorium – 3:30 pm
May 17 – APDesign Commencement – 10am
May 19-June 6 – Innovation Bootcamp
May 20 – Final Grades Due 4:00 pm (KSOL); 5:00 pm (KSIS)