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I’m pleased to welcome our guest, Dr. Alex Wimmer, who was named our new director of Bands. Dr. Wimmer has a long history with the university, earning both his Master of Music degree in Education and his doctorate in Philosophy in Curriculum and Instruction from K-State prior to joining the staff under the instruction of Dr. Frank Tracz for the past 13-years.

Our topic today is the Alumni Association’s Traveling Wildcats program. This program has been around for more than 50 years and we average over 700 participants each year. We partner with experienced travel companies who specialize in alumni group travel so that we know our K-Staters will be well taken care of on any adventure they choose! With more than 40 options annually, K-Staters can find a tour that fits their bucket list and their schedule. ⁠https://www.k-state.com/travelingwildcats⁠

On this episode, Walker chats with Dr. Craig Schroeder, the inaugural Julie and Roger Davis Executive Director for Applied Learning at K-State. In this role, Craig leads the implementation of imperative three of the Next Gen K-State Strategic Plan—ensuring every degree-seeking student has access to meaningful applied learning experiences.

On this episode, Walker chats with Rachelle Banwart, Executive Director of Corporate Engagement at K-State.A proud alumna of K-State, Rachelle is an accomplished sales, marketing and brand management leader with extensive experience driving business development across numerous industries. She has built a proven track record of leading cross-functional teams, fostering strategic partnerships and delivering measurable growth for global brands throughout her career.

On this episode of "The Scoop on K-State", we sit down with Sara Prince, who serves as associate vice president of development for the KSU Foundation.

On this episode of "The Scoop on K-State", we sit down with Hans Coetzee, Vice President of Research.

On this episode of "The Scoop on K-State", we sit down with Adrienne Yoxall, Senior Interior Designer with Anderson Knight Architects, to talk about the upcoming renovations to the Alumni Center.

On this episode of "The Scoop on K-State", we sit down with Dr. Karen Goos, Vice Provost for Enrollment Management at K-State.

On this episode of The Scoop on K-State, we are pleased to welcome Ethan Erickson, vice president of Administration and Finance; and Casey Lauer, associate vice president for Facilities, to share more about the plan and the nearly two-year process of planning and study that created this map for the future that was unanimously approved by the Kansas Board of Regents on Sept. 17.

On this episode of "The Scoop on K-State", we sit down with Dr. Mary Hale Tolar, who serves as Dean and Associate Professor of the Mary Lynn and Warren Staley School of Leadership.

In this episode of "The Scoop on K-State", we sit down with K-State alumnus, Jeff Ellison, who is serving as Chair of our K-State Alumni Association Board of Directors this fiscal year. Jeff has just started his term as board chair for this upcoming year, but has been a board member since 2019. He earned a Bachelor’s in Architecture from K-State in 1990, and along with his wife Becky, they have been long-time volunteers in the St. Joseph, Missouri area. Jeff is a principal with Ellison-Auxier Architects, a member of AIA and NCARB. As a registered architect, he oversees planning and design phases for all projects and is involved in construction administration.

On this episode of "The Scoop on K-State", we sit down with Travis Goepfert, Head Coach of K-State's Track and Field.

On this episode of "The Scoop on K-State", we sit down with Anthony Fink, who serves as Food Service Manager for Call Hall Dairy Bar.   Learn more about the effects the Agriculture Innovation Initiative will have on our beloved Call Hall, which temporarily closed on May 17. It is anticipated that the facility will remain shut down until the Fall of 2026; however, the reopening date has not yet been finalized.

On this episode of "The Scoop on K-State", we sit down with Dr. Ernie Minton, Eldon Gideon Dean of the College of Agriculture and Director of K-State Research and Extension

On this episode of "The Scoop on K-State", we sit down with Mirna Bonilla, program manager for the Office of Engagement at Kansas State University.