Register for Wildcat Dialogues

Dear K-State Student Org Leaders!

K-State Student Organizations,

On behalf of the Wildcat Dialogues planning committee, I’m asking for your help to spread the word about the upcoming Wildcat Dialogues! Many of you are familiar with Wildcat Dialogues, which will host its 7^th annual event 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18.

We need your help!

1. Spreading the word to all first-year students to attend.
2. Encouraging others to sign up to be a facilitator.

Everything you need is ready to share right in this email!

1. Announcement text for your meetings if you need some inspiration
2. Art attached for your slide presentations in meetings
3. Copy-paste the email invitation to your student groups
4. Social media text and art attached
5. Set your event reminders on the University calendar and Facebook.

Refresh or learn for yourself - What happens at this event?
(Here’s that quick video!) Hear from students: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XiH1xyWPsw8.  

• Learn to create communities of belonging
• Build cross-cultural relationships through dialogue
• Practice active listening, empathy and perspective-taking
• Understand cultural differences and similarities

All of this happens through a one-night program that starts with a presentation where K-State students share their personal stories of identity and community, followed by small-group breakout sessions that are led by trained, volunteer facilitators. Finally, there are refreshments and a social where students can come back together to reflect and mingle.

While Wildcat Dialogues is geared toward first-year and first-time-a-K-State students, all are welcome. RSVPs are due by Wednesday, Sept. 11. 

As an K-State student leader, would you like to facilitate small groups?

Check out our facilitator training and register by Sept. 9.

This excellent development opportunity includes the opportunity to work on your:

1) Active listening and perspective taking

2) Facilitating group dynamics and conversation flow among all participants

3) Encouraging respectful and engaged conversation around important topics

You’ll get a great T-shirt too.

If you have any questions about the event, or how we may support your students, let me know! Thank you for your support!

 

Assets For You Start Here!!

Meeting Announcement Text You Can Read

As a reminder, all first-year students are encouraged to attend Wildcat Dialogues, 7-9pm Wednesday, Sept. 18! This is the 7^th year for this event, and it’s a great way to learn about student identities, listening, and storytelling, and what it means to create and find belonging on campus. We are also seeking facilitators, who will receive training, to help with small group breakouts that night. Let me know if you have questions or want to sign up, just look for K-State Wildcat Dialogues!

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Copy-Paste Social Media Post Text, Art Attached – Share on yours personally or through student orgs on campus you work with:

Wildcat Dialogues
7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18
RSVP by Sept. 15 at https://www.k-state.edu/leadership/studentsuccess/wildcatdialogues/

Learn more about identity, community, and creating belonging for ourselves and others at K-State.
Set your event reminders on the University calendar and Facebook.

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Copy-Paste Email Invitation to Students

Dear NAME OF STUDENT GROUP,

Wildcat Dialogues encourage all first-year students to attend the 7^th annual event 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18! As student leader at K-State, I’m personally inviting you to join this one-night learning opportunity. RSVP by Sept. 15

Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors: We’re looking for volunteer facilitators for the small group breakout sessions. Training is included, a T-shirt, and it’s a great professional development opportunity! Check out our facilitator training.

What to Expect

This is an event for all new students at K-State. You will meet new people, hear student stories, and connect on what it means to belong as part of the K-State community. The evening is a two-hour event with a social at the end where you can grab cookies and a drink and socialize. Plan to eat dinner before you arrive, and feel free to bring a water bottle and a snack if you need one.

Agenda

• 6:30 p.m. Check-in opens: arrive early as lines can get long. You will then head to the Student Union Ballroom to find a seat.
• 7 p.m. Large group presentation: On stage, current K-State students will share their stories about what it means to create a community of belonging as Wildcats. These will help shape the discussions and reflection in your small groups.
• 7:45 p.m. Small groups: Facilitators will guide you and your small group of peers to another location in the Union where you will have a conversation together. Through guided activities and reflection questions, you’ll have the opportunity to share your own story and listen to the stories of your group members.
• 9 p.m. Social: As your small group wraps up, head to main floor of the Union for cookies, drinks, and the opportunity to connect with others and talk about how the night went.

During Wildcat Dialogues, participants and facilitators will:

Learn how to create communities of belonging

Build cross-cultural relationships through meaningful dialogue

Engage in active listening, empathy and perspective-taking

Build your skillset to understand cultural differences and similarities

The video provides more information on what to expect the evening of the event, and I look forward to discussing your experiences with you afterwards in class! Set your event reminders on the University calendar and Facebook.

Thanks so much and please let me know if you have additional questions.

SIGN YOUR NAME!