Kansas State University Spectrum Center

While our doors might be closing, our community remains.

For more information about the decision, visit https://www.k-state.edu/news/articles/2025/07/spectrum-center-support-services.html?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Updating%20the%20campus%20community%20on%20Spectrum%20Center%20support%20services&utm_campaign=KST%20Faculty/Staff%207-23-25

Happy Pride Month! We lift up each other and celebrate our community this month and all year.

Join us for a joyful afternoon celebrating our community's achievements and an opportunity to honor this year's graduates!

What: End-of-Year Celebration
When: Sunday, May 4, 2:00-3:30 pm
Where: Tadtman Boardroom, K-State Alumni Center

Highlights:
* Toast our collective successes and milestones from the past year
* Mix and mingle with campus and community members
* Enjoy light hors d'oeuvres and refreshments
* Special recognition for 2025 graduates with rainbow tassels and certificates

All are welcome! Let's come together to celebrate our strength, resilience, and work towards brighter futures ahead. You can RSVP here: https://kstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_83d8Ij4dMbdlGey

We've got a couple more events coming up this semester! First up: join the Spectrum Center for a Community Crafting Hour. Contribute to a collaborative art piece to be displayed in the Spectrum Center! All craft supplies will be provided. All you need to bring is yourself! Thursday, May 1, 12:00 - 1:00 PM, Hale Library Innovation Lab, Second Floor.

It's a great day to get together and celebrate some q***r joy! Join in at the community event, Little Apple Pride, in City Park from 11:30-5 pm today and then hop on over to McCain Auditorium for the Annual Drag Show sponsored by SAGA and UPC this evening!

Happy Transgender Day of Visibility! All trans people deserve a life filled with joy where they are respected and can thrive. We hope to work in our community to shape a future where that is possible for all.

Join us for coffee, pastries, and an opportunity to connect with faculty, staff, other students, and our Lafene CAPS partners to talk, ask questions, build community, and reclaim joy in uncertain times. Sponsored by the Spectrum Center and the Dow Center for Multicultural and Community Studies.

Coffee Talk: Conversation and Connection
Wednesday, March 12, 12pm to 3pm
Spectrum Center, 207 Holton Hall

As the great Mr. Rogers said when the chaos of modern life feels overwhelming: “Always look for the helpers. There will always be helpers.” We're here to be one of the helpers if you need us.

Welcome back to the Spring semester, Wildcats!

Stop by the K-State Spectrum Center today from 10-2pm for some holiday merriment! We have hot coco, snacks, and holigay movies playing all day! All are welcome and we hope to see you there!

Election Day is going to be a big day for everyone no matter what party you vote for. Come by the K-State Spectrum Center on Wednesday the 5th from 1:30pm to 5pm for some decompression and support after a stressful election season. All are welcome!