WorldWide Wildcats Weekly Email
Feb 8, 2022
Most K-State email will be sent to your K-State email address accessed through webmail. You also may receive email from your instructors through Canvas. Be sure to check both regularly.
Feb. 14 is the last day to drop a regular session (aka full-semester) class for a 50% refund. Just to make things interesting, non-standard (aka short) courses have their own unique drop/refund dates and follow these deadlines. Dropping all of your classes requires you to contact your academic dean's office. Graduate students should email grad@k-state.edu.
A part-time job offer working from home for $500/wk? Seems phishy. If you receive an email asking for your password or offering you a job out of the blue, forward the message with its original subject to abuse@k-state.edu and then delete it. Phishing scams use creative ways to try and get you to share personal information. Information Technology Services says "don't take the bait!" #clever Review ways to protect yourself online.
There is still time to request a tutor this semester. Unsure if tutoring is right for you? Here's what to expect.
Kansas State University is launching its first ever Social Media Week Feb. 14-18, bringing together students, educators and industry professionals to provide insights and opportunities for maximizing the power of social media to succeed in a digitally connected world. Students who attend two or more events earn a chance to receive a scholarship to take a course in the NEW social media management certificate at K-State. Log in to OrgSync to view the event page and register.
Powercat Financial offers free, confidential financial counseling for K-State students. Schedule an appointment and meet online with a trained financial counselor who can provide information about budgeting, student loan planning and repayment, saving, identity theft and more.
The true origin of Valentine's Day is murky, but one thing is clear — eating chocolate while studying improves focus. Whether you're struck by Cupid or dodging the arrow, we hope you have a sweet Valentine's Day.
