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Many exciting events in April focus on Planet Earth at Emporia State University. Events at the Prophet Aquatic Research and Outreach Center use outdoor education for the celebration of Earth Day. For science enthusiasts who prefer to explore Earth indoors, the Peterson Planetarium show explores Earth as an interconnected world significantly impacted by human activity.

Join the Emporia community in celebration of the 2025 Women’s History Month Reception and Awards Ceremony on Friday, March 28. The recipients of this year’s Ruth Schillinger Award, Dr. Mary F. Headrick Award, and Susan B. Anthony Scholarship also will be honored. The event will be from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in the Intercultural Center Lounge on the first floor of ESU’s Memorial Union.

The first permanent dean of Emporia State University’s School of Applied Health Sciences brings decades of experience as a nurse in both clinical and academic settings. Nicole Webb holds a terminal degree — Doctor of Nursing practice, and is board certified as a family nurse practitioner.

Female musicians are both the focus of a daylong festival at Emporia State University and also the spotlighted performers at a concert at Emporia’s Granada Theatre. Both events happen Wednesday, March 12.

A total lunar eclipse will occur overnight March 13 to 14. Emporia and the continental United States is well-placed to see the event. This will be the first total lunar eclipse for the Americas since 2022.

Emporia State University’s Peterson Planetarium is all about asteroids in March, with a focus on one asteroid in particular.

Emporia State University Theatre presents “Tough” by Margot Connolly. Performances are scheduled for March 6, 7 and 8 at 7:30 p.m. and March 9 at 2 p.m. in the Ronald Q. Frederickson Black Box in Roosevelt Hall.

Emporia State University will host the annual Bonner and Bonner Diversity Lecture series on Thursday, Feb. 27 at 7 p.m. The presentation will be in the Preston Family Room on the second floor of the Memorial Union. A reception will follow in the Alumni Lounge.

The Prophet Aquatic Research and Outreach Center is taking a short road trip for this month’s special Science Saturday, which journeys into the world of physical science. The event will take place at ESU’s Science Hall on Saturday, Feb. 15 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.

A transformative $750,000 investment from a FORGE grant is set to boost the economies of Emporia, Lyon County, and the surrounding region. This collaboration between Emporia State University and Emporia Main Street, supported by the Kansas Department of Commerce, will drive new business opportunities and innovation.