A closer look at CASE awards: K-Stater magazine
K-State recently earned 42 awards for creative work from District VI of the Council for Advancement and Support of Education, or CASE. Five of those awards recognized K-Stater magazine.
K-Stater magazine is published quarterly for K-State Alumni Association members and is full of news about campus happenings, research, athletics, students, nostalgia and alumni. Celebrating its 70th year in publication, it is a trusted source of news and views for alumni and friends of K-State.
Members receive print copies and have access to every issue digitally and on the Alumni Association on the Association’s website. To access those issues, visit our website.
K-Stater was recognized for its coverage of the coronavirus pandemic, design and several features over the past year:
- Gold - Magazines: Special Issues - K-Stater magazine, summer 2020 - COVID-19 issue
- Silver - Design: Covers - K-Stater magazine cover, spring 2020
- Silver - Writing: Profile - K-Stater magazine "Leaving his legacy" article
- Bronze - Magazines: Alumni/General Interest - K-Stater magazine, summer 2020
- Bronze - Writing: Feature - K-Stater magazine "Now Entering: The Hot Zone" article
Judges’ feedback on the Gold-winning special issue which covered the COVID-19 pandemic:
A true special issue focus with a great cross section of stories and angles. It was touching to see the response of the alumni after seeing what campus looks like when no one is there. This piece simultaneously illustrates what's happening (COVID response, awards, etc.) and what's not happening (empty classrooms, almost empty streets and parking garages). Took the classic recipe for an alumni magazine and turned it into a historical date stamp, in a way. The campus imagery was fantastic in evoking feels.
An editorial team of eight Alumni Association employees produce each issue of K-Stater. Team members include Amy Button Renz, publisher of K-Stater magazine; Tim Schrag, editor; Maria Childs, assistant editor and designer; Ashley Pauls, assistant editor; Kendall Ens, designer; Megan Reichenberger, advertising manager; Salena Sauber, director of communications; and Terin Walters, assistant vice president of development and communications. Each issue requires a minimum of three months lead time and planning.
“For 70 years, the K-State Alumni Association has sent K-Stater magazine out into the world to give Wildcats a connection back to a spot they love full well,” said Tim Schrag, editor of K-Stater magazine. “In an era of social distancing, that connection has never been more important. We’re thrilled to be recognized by our peers for the outstanding work our team has produced this last year. The magazine has a strong history and we’re proud to be part of its continued success and recognition.”
Anyone can subscribe to the magazine. K-State Alumni Association membership is open to all.
Additionally, K-Stater magazine’s sister publication, At K-State, a monthly e-newsletter, was awarded a Silver in the Digital Communications: Newsletters (External) category for the entry: Connecting alumni to their alma mater through At K-State. To view the most recent issue of At K-State, visit our website.