Exhibits

Visit Hale Library to view our exhibit. All exhibits are free and open to the public.

Preserving Progress: Research and Extension Through the Archives

Oct. 22, 2025-April 3, 2026

The Preserving Progress exhibit is available to view on the fifth floor of Hale Library.

This thoughtfully curated archival exhibit showcases the rich history, educational impact and community engagement of Kansas State University's Extension programs. Drawing from a wide array of archival materials — including photographs, reports, scrapbooks, educational resources and club records — the exhibit highlights the evolution and influence of Extension work across Kansas.

Each case presents a distinct theme, such as the origins of Extension in Kansas, the Extension Homemakers Units (EHUs), agricultural education and youth programs. A digital display will feature looping videos on Research and Extension topics such as water quality, Kansas 4-H, forage treatment and historical footage (e.g., the 1951 Manhattan flood).

The exhibit emphasizes how Extension has served as a bridge between the university and Kansas communities, promoting education, innovation and civic engagement. Visitors will gain insight into the land-grant mission in action, seeing how Extension has adapted to meet changing needs over time.

The exhibit will be on display from Oct. 22, 2025 through April 3, 2026, in the fifth-floor gallery of Hale Library.