Better Together

Name: Better Together
Start: 2025-11-05T18:30:00-06:00
End: 2025-11-05T20:30:00-06:00
Location: K-State Student Union

Schedule

Wed Nov 05 2025 at 06:30 pm to 08:30 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

K-State Student Union | Manhattan, KS

Explore how connection and belonging shape our health, well-being, and success. Join us as we discover how meaningful relationships can help us thrive—at K-State and beyond.
Though the event is designed for first-year students, all Wildcats are welcome.
Registration is due by Sunday, Nov. 2, at this link: https://cglink.me/2pS/r391625
What to Expect
- Doors open at 6:10 p.m. for check-in.
- Willie the Wildcat, music, and fun will kick off the event during check in.
- Gather in the ballroom for a brief program featuring K-State student and faculty speakers who will share their thoughts and experience with this important topic.

- Then, all attendees will be split into small groups with a facilitator who will lead the group through conversation and reflection. Groups will also get to know one another and build connections while developing practical take-aways to help them find belonging and create it with others.
- Everyone is invited to a social after the event, hosted by UPC, to enjoy cookies and drinks.
Interested in leading a small group during the event?
- K-State students, faculty and staff are invited to join us as facilitators. Facilitators help small groups engage in conversation around the book, Together, and build intentional connections. Training is provided and facilitators will a Better Together t-shirt.
- Sign-up here to be a facilitator by Monday, Oct. 27: https://kstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1EOISM4dwbldhhs

This event is sponsored by:
- K-State First, Staley School of Leadership, Student Programs and Involvement, DOW Center at K-State Libraries, Morrison Family Center for Student Well-being, DASSA, the Department of English, and the K-State Student Union.