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ESU Theatre Guild to Host Ice Cream Social

Sept. 12, 2024 Administration

The ESU Theatre Guild is staging a revival! An Ice Cream Social will be held on Sept. 22 to celebrate the revitalization of the Theatre Guild and will feature performances from the cast of the 50th Anniversary Homecoming Musical “She Loves Me.”


Artist Receptions at ESU and Forum Part of Emporia First Friday

Sept. 5, 2024 Administration

Emporia State University is hosting a reception for two art exhibits that are part of Emporia First Friday on Sept. 6. The reception will be from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Bruder Lobby of King Hall on the Emporia State campus. Bruder Lobby is between the two exhibition spaces — Norman R. Eppink Art Gallery and the Gilson Memorial Gallery.


ESU’s King Lake Upgraded to Watch

Aug. 23, 2024 Administration

Emporia State’s King Lake is now in a watch for blue-green algae after follow-up water sampling by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. The watch means that a harmful algae bloom may be present.


Free Campus Parking Launches at ESU

Aug. 12, 2024 Administration

With students arriving this week for the fall 2024 semester, Emporia State University has rolled out its free parking pilot program effective immediately.


Blue-Green Algae Warning Remains for King Lake

Aug. 5, 2024 Administration

The warning for blue-green algae at Emporia State’s King Lake remains in effect after follow-up water sampling by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. The warning means that a harmful algae bloom is expected or present.



ESU July Outreach Features STEM-focused ‘Creature of the Night,’ ‘Cosmic Colors’ Events

June 28, 2024 Administration

Summer is in full swing, and Emporia State University’s STEM outreach programs are offering activities for all ages, with options for daytime and evening. Children 7 and under are invited to Science Storytime at the Prophet Aquatic Research and Outreach Center at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 8, or at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 11. Parents and caregivers must accompany them, and seating is limited. Both sessions will explore the world of trees.


Blue-Green Algae Warning for ESU’s King Lake

June 28, 2024 Administration

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has issued a warning for blue-green algae at King Lake on the north end of the Emporia State University. This means that a harmful algae bloom is expected or present.