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It’s spooky season at Emporia State University’s Prophet Aquatic Research and Outreach Center with the theme of “Creepy Crawly” as part of each October event. Two Science Storytimes will take place: Monday, Oct. 21, from 11 to 11:45 a.m. and Thursday, Oct. 24, from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. Designed for children 7 and under, but open to anyone, attendees are encouraged to come dressed in their Halloween costumes.

The Kansas Board of Regents released 20th-day enrollment numbers for fall 2024 today, and Emporia State reported a 16% increase in new student enrollment compared to fall 2023. These gains are in all categories — freshmen (6%), transfers (18%) and graduate (7%).

The Emporia State University Foundation has announced that it has launched a national executive search to find its next CEO of the ESU Foundation. As part of the ongoing commitment to supporting the mission of the university, the Foundation is now preparing for its next chapter under new leadership.

Four Emporia State University graduates will receive Distinguished Alumni awards at the Black & Gold Gala on Oct. 4 as part of Homecoming 2024. The award is the highest honor bestowed to alumni and recognizes outstanding accomplishments in their careers.

Emporia State's King Lake is now under a waring for blue-green algae 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.

Committed to making higher education more affordable for students and their families, ESU has increased scholarships and reduced fees. Emporia State University has achieved this by implementing operational efficiencies, eliminating waste and maximizing financial resources.

An Emporia State alumnus is welcomed back to campus where he will speak on leadership and the experiences that led him to a senior leadership role at a major coffee company. Dennis Brockman will present the Sam E. and Jeannene Hayes Lecture at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, in Webb Hall on the second floor of the Memorial Union. His presentation is titled “Servant Leadership — It's all about the PEOPLE!”

Emporia State University Theatre presents “She Loves Me” by Joe Masteroff, music by Jerry Bock and lyrics by Sheldon Harnick. Performances are scheduled at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 3 through 5 and 2 p.m. Oct. 6 in the Karl C. Bruder Theatre, in King Hall.

A highlight of Emporia State University’s Homecoming Week will be the recognition of several organizations and individuals for their remarkable contributions as ESU advocates.

Students and educators from across Kansas will celebrate children’s literature during the 72nd annual William Allen White Children’s Book Awards on Saturday, Oct. 5, at Emporia State University. The events are free and open to the public.