Explore ESU's Newest Building at Saturday Open House
Emporia, KS (04/07/2026) — Anyone wondering what all the excitement is about Emporia State's new Nursing and Student Wellness Center will have their questions answered on Saturday.
From 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, the building will be open to the public and filled with activities plus students and others who can show off the simulation labs, new classrooms and the wellness center.
Events outside include rock painting, sidewalk chalking and the Elephan-Tea Boba food truck. Inside there will be activities on all three levels, including a photo booth, Casa Ramos food platters and drinks and snacks from Rise Nutrition. ESU swag with a health and wellness vibe will be available as quantities last. This includes branded first aid kits.
A grow kit with live plants and embroidery kits will be available as relaxing activities aimed at mindfulness.
The Nursing and Student Wellness Center is in the middle of the ESU campus on the east side of the pedestrian mall south of 15th Avenue.
About Emporia State University
Emporia State University offers a range of academic programs through its seven schools: Applied Health Sciences, Business and Technology, Humanities and Social Sciences, Library and Information Management and Library and Archives, Science and Mathematics and Visual and Performing Arts, along with The Teachers College.
ESU stands out for its innovative education practices. It ensures accessible education by offering in-state tuition rates to full-time undergraduate students from all lower-48 United States. Additionally, full-time undergraduates benefit from flat-rate tuition: students enrolled in 12 or more credit hours with at least one credit hour on campus pay a flat rate.
For more information on how to build your future at Emporia State University, please visit www.emporia.edu.
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Gwendolynne Larson, ESU director of media relations, (620) 341-5528, glarson1@emporia.eduShare this Story
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