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Francis G. Welch Stadium, also known as Jones Field at Welch Stadium or Welch Stadium, is a sport stadium in Emporia, Kansas. The facility is primarily used by the Emporia State University football and track & field teams and Emporia High School football. It is named to honor long-time Emporia State coach and athletic director Fran Welch. The facility was one of the first on the NCAA Division II level to offer enclosed skyboxes and is still one of only a few across the nation.Other usesThe stadium is used by the local high school for games, college and community events, Special Olympics and other sporting events. The stadium currently hosts the Kansas State High School Activities Association Class 5A state championship game, Emporia High School Football games and the Kansas Shrine Bowl all-star game every four years (the site currently rotates between Emporia, Pittsburg, Manhattan, and Hays).Welch Stadium served three times as the site for the NCAA Division II Outdoor Track & Field Championships.
The ESU Memorial Union is the student activity center at Emporia State University. Opened on February 15, 1925, the building offers various amenities.HistoryThe Memorial Union was built as a memorial to the students who died in World War I (WWI); therefore the name - "Memorial Student Union" - was established. It was the first student union building west of the Mississippi River. The building, which has three levels, us 168,000 square feet of space that is used for conferences, dining, meetings, recreational, and lounging.AdministrationThe Memorial Union is a not-for-profit corporation governed by a Board of Directors and managed by the Memorial Union Director, Jason Bosch, an associate director, and an assistant director. The management positions are supported by 16 full-time staff and up to 40 student employees. The Memorial Union is the single-largest employer of students on the ESU campus.Board of DirectorsThe Memorial Union is governed by a board of Directors. The Dean of Students serves as the President of the Memorial Union Board of Directors and conducts the board meetings. The Board consists of faculty, students, and administrators, some of which fill designated positions. The board meets four times each year.Services Ticketing – Tickets are made and sold at the Memorial Union for athletic and theatre. Memorial Union Bookstore – The MU Bookstore is a Barnes & Noble College Booksellers company. The bookstore sells not only books for classes, but also ESU fan merchandise. Center for Student Involvement (CSI) – CSI is the home of the Union Activities Council (UAC), Associated Student Government (ASG), and Multicultural Affairs Conference and Scheduling – Schedules group conferences or events at the University I.D. Office – In charge of identification cards for students and faculty, and athletic tickets
Emporia State University, often referred to as Emporia State or ESU, is a public university in Emporia, Kansas, United States, east of the Flint Hills. Established in March 1863 and originally known as the Kansas State Normal School, Emporia State is the third oldest public university in the state of Kansas. Emporia State is one of six public universities governed by the Kansas Board of Regents.The university offers degrees in more than 80 courses of study through four colleges and/or schools: the School of Business, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, School of Library and Information Management, and The Teachers College. The Teachers College is one of only four post-secondary institutions in the nation to be identified as an Exemplary Model Teacher Education program by Arthur Levine in his 2006 national study of teacher education programs.Emporia State's intercollegiate athletic teams are known as the Hornets with the exception of the women's teams, which are known as the Lady Hornets. Emporia State competes in NCAA Division II and is a member of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA). Since joining the NCAA Division II in 1991, the Lady Hornets basketball team is the only team to win a NCAA championship.HistoryThe university was founded on March 7, 1863 when the Kansas Legislature passed the enabling act to establish the Kansas State Normal School. Although Emporia State was established in 1863, it was not until February 15, 1865 that classes began.
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Emporia State University has enjoyed a long history of preparing individuals for various education roles – teacher, administrator, counselor, and school psychologist. We also provide on-going opportunities for professional development for educators through licensure endorsement and master degree programs offered throughout the state using varied methods of delivery. Initiated in 1863 as the Kansas State Normal School, we take great pride in being the only state institution whose primary mission continues to be the preparation of teachers and other school personnel.The purpose of The Teachers College of Emporia State University is to develop skilled practitioners who are prepared with essential knowledge and applications in their fields of specialty.
-About the Department of Music The Department of Music (NASM accredited since 1947) offers a comprehensive inventory of courses for those who wish to major or minor in music and for those who seek musical knowledge and experiences. Students may acquaint themselves with music as appreciative listeners, inquisitive scholars, or active performers. Music faculty are active in performance, composition and arrangement, and publication efforts. A state-approved degree program is offered to prepare teachers of music for the elementary and secondary schools of Kansas. Other degree programs are designed to enable students to pursue advanced studies in music and/or find employment within the field of music. The department provides a yearly schedule of concerts, recitals, master classes, and lectures which feature ESU music faculty and students as well as invited artist performers. -A Brief History Beach Music Hall, originally constructed in 1926, was completely renovated in 1997-98. The original building houses administrative offices, classrooms, Heath Recital Hall, Hendricks Computer Laboratory, faculty studios, and practice rooms. A new addition to the north of Beach Music Hall, The Shepherd Music Center, houses the choral and instrumental rehearsal rooms, percussion studio, and the digital audio recording center. David Emig of Emig and Associated, Emporia, served as the project architect.
Welcome to the Emporia State University Cashiering Services and Student Accounts Facebook page! We provide great information pertaining to the financial aspects of a student’s college career. "Like Us" to receive updates on billings, payment due dates, contests, and much much more!
Welcome to the Emporia State University Cashiering Services and Student Accounts Facebook page! We provide great information pertaining to the financial aspects of a student’s college career. "Like Us" to receive updates on billings, payment due dates, contests, and much much more!
The Office of Diversity & Inclusion seeks to Empower ESU students from historically disenfranchised communities to improve their college experience by increasing access to academic, civic leadership, and cultural diversity training opportunities. The Office of Multicultural Affairs assists in the programming of cultural events on campus which promote diversity awareness, cultural pride, and collaborative efforts between registered student organizations of seemingly distinct interests. Office of Multicultural Affairs seeks to provide a culture of a civic dialogue and a campus-wide “safe space” for students to develop their cultural identity without fear of harassment and with the support of others striving to do the same. The Office of Multicultural Affairs seeks to continue working with members of Emporia’s diverse community groups to improve the cultural empathy all of Emporians and the quality of life for students attending ESU.
We, at the Emporia State University Police & Safety welcome you to our Official Facebook page. Please feel free to message us to ask any questions or make any comments. If you need to make a report or need to talk to an officer about an issue, please come down to our office located at the northeast corner of the ESU football stadium or call us at (620) 341-5337.
This is a fan page to help get the word out about the student recreation services offered at Emporia State. We have a wide variety of leagues, activities and events throughout the academic year. We also offer Personal Training, Fitness Classes, and, Sport Clubs. Participating in Rec Services is a great way to be involved, meet new people, and have FUN! Come check us out!
Director of Residential Life - Cass Coughlin Assistant Director of Residential Life - Paul Jacobson-Miller Assistant Director of Facilities - Dennis Bar North Towers & Trusler Complex Coordinator - Stephanie Stauffer South Towers & Singular Complex Coordinator - Jacob Mendez Morse Complex Coordinator - Kayla Smith Housing Placement Coordinator - Keri Cerda Sr. Administrative Assistant - Sarah Bowling