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Saturday Recognizes Veterans on ESU Campus
Veteran's Day 2021 will be celebrated on the Emporia State University campus on Saturday, Nov. 6, with two special events - the annual Veterans Celebration followed by the dedication of a new Student Veteran Center on campus. Festivities begin at 10 a...
Nov 3, 2021, 10:06am EDT
Record Voting by ESU Students in 2020
Voting by Emporia State University students increased significantly in last year's presidential election, rising to 70.5 percent in 2020 from a rate of 49.5 percent in 2016. The information comes from a report released Monday, Nov. 1, by the Institute...
Nov 2, 2021, 9:49am EDT
First Inclusive Excellence Day Showcases ESU's Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Inclusive Excellence is the theme at Emporia State University on Monday, Nov. 1, during an afternoon of presentations for both the campus and Emporia communities. "Inclusive Excellence Day strives to recognize and celebrate projects and presentations ...
Oct 29, 2021, 1:51pm EDT
Support Food Pantries on Halloween
Two groups in Emporia are combining Halloween fun with donations for local food pantries. The ESU Locard Society of Forensic Science and the Emporia High School theatre students will collect pantry items on Halloween for Corky's Cupboard at ESU and the...
Oct 27, 2021, 4:00pm EDT
Finalists compete to win fall 2021 Community Impact Challenge
Finalist teams for the fourth annual Community Impact Challenge will pitch to a panel of judges composed of members from the Emporia community and Emporia State University at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 27. Finalists have a chance to win a grant to put thei...
Oct 25, 2021, 1:01pm EDT
ESU Theatre presents Shakespeare's 'The Tragedie of Macbeth' following high school tour
Emporia State University Theatre presents William Shakespeare's "The Tragedie of Macbeth" Nov. 19 through 21 at the Ronald Q. Frederickson Theatre in Roosevelt Hall. Performances are Nov. 19 and 20 are at 7:30 p.m., and Nov. 21 at 2 p.m. Developed and...
Oct 25, 2021, 12:14pm EDT
ESU Exceeds Initial Fundraising Goal
An ambitious fundraising campaign launched in the midst of a pandemic exceeded expectations, leaders of the Emporia State University Foundation announced during Homecoming 2021 activities on Friday, Oct. 22. Together, Forward: A Campaign for Emporia St...
Oct 22, 2021, 7:47pm EDT
Tiffany Wilson Named New ESU Alumni Director
At least one Emporia State alum has a bit more excitement during Homecoming 2021. Tiffany Wilson, who has served since 2018 as alumni programs coordinator for the ESU Alumni Association, is now the director of alumni relations. "I look forward to enga...
Oct 22, 2021, 3:39pm EDT
ESU Student Groups Plan Halloween Activities for Local Children
Two groups of Emporia State students have planned early trick-or-treating opportunities local children. On Monday, Oct. 25, the ESU Student-Athlete Advisory Committee presents Trunk or Treat from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the parking lot in front of the ESU R...
Oct 21, 2021, 8:55pm EDT
Hornet Walk Recharged Replaces Parade for ESU Homecoming
The Emporia Marching Hornets, cheer squad and ESU football players will lead the route at 11 a.m. Saturday as Emporia State students in recognized student organizations travel campus between White Library and the tailgate area on the north end on Satur...
Oct 21, 2021, 4:20pm EDT