Spring 2025 Events

March

Celebrate Cultures - France

Ready to take a trip around the world without leaving Manhattan, KS? Join us for *Celebrate Culture: France* at the Manhattan Public Library!

K-State Department of Modern Languages is partnering with the Manhattan Public Library to bring you a fun-filled Saturday with stories, music, demonstrations, and tasty cuisine from France! Let’s celebrate the world and the amazing cultures that make our diverse community so special!

Registration is encouraged, but not required! QR code accessible on the flyer above.

Saturday, March 29th

2 – 3 PM

Manhattan Public Library

Cultural Variability in Simple Visual Search: Effects of Reading on Visual Attention in Non-Reading Task

The Department of Modern Languages presents a special lecture on Cultural Variability in Simple Visual Search: Effects of Reading on Visual Attention in Non-Reading Tasks by Dr. Jun Saiki, Professor, Graduate School of Human and Environmental Studies Kyoto University, Japan

Tuesday, March 25th

5:30 PM

Eisenhower Hall 226

Japanese Tea Ceremony and Girl's Day Celebration

The Kirmser Language Center in the Modern Languages Department invites to our Japanese Tea Ceremony and Girl's Day Celebration.

Join us to experience the essence of the Japanese Tea Ceremony and learn about Hinamatsuri, also known as Girl’s Day/Doll’s Day in Japan!

The event is open to students, faculty and community members of all language backgrounds. Enjoy a tea ceremony workshop, a cultural presentation on Hinamatsuri, trivia games, prizes, and traditional Japanese sweets.

Learning a new language has never been more exciting—so bring a friend and immerse yourself in the beauty of language and culture.
All languages are welcome!

Monday, March 3rd

12:30–2 PM

KLC (EH 001)

February

Signatures "Reading Colette after #MeToo"

Signatures 2025 The Modern Languages Department invites the K-State and the Manhattan community to the public lecture "Reading Colette after #Metoo" by Dr. Kathleen Antonioli, Associate Professor of French.

Catered reception after the lecture.

Friday, February 28th from 2:30 to 3:30 PM
581 Hale Library

Modern Languages Student Association (MLSA) Events

MLSA Event The Modern Language Student Association (MLSA) is hosting the informational session Global Scholarships + Experiences.

Come to learn how and where to apply for educational/experiential opportunities all the world!

Everybody is welcome!

Tuesday, February 25th at 5:30 PM

Kirmser Language Center - Eisenhower 001

Language Conversation Tables

Eisenhower Hall, 2nd Floor Lounge

Interested in practicing your French, German, Spanish, or Japanese, in a relaxed, fun environment? Do you already speak these languages and want to come chat with Modern Languages students and faculty? Open to EVERYONE on campus who speaks these languages, not only students! Join us for informal conversations, coffee, and light snacks.

	Le Table Française - French Table Last Wednesday of each month from 2:30–3:30 PM Spring 2025 Dates: 1/29, 2/26, 3/26, 4/30
	Kaffestunde - German Table Every other Friday from 12:30–1:30 PM Spring 2025 Dates: 1/31, 2/14, 2/28, 3/14, 3/28, 4/11, 4/25
	Japanese Table Fridays 3:30–4:30 PM
	Café Olé - Spanish Table Wednesdays 1:00–2:00 PM