K-State Alumni Association prepares for free Total Solar Eclipse event in St. Joseph, Missouri
On August 21, the K-State Alumni Association will host a family-friendly solar eclipse watch party in St. Joseph, Missouri, at East Hills Mall parking lot, 3702 Frederick Ave. The official watch party site is open to K-State alumni and friends and is free to attend with no RSVP required. Learn more about the watch party here.
“The Alumni Association is excited to host a watch party for such a unique event,” said Jessica Elmore, associate director of diversity programs for the K-State Alumni Association. “We hope you can join us in St. Joseph to enjoy this experience with fellow K-Staters.”
How to prepare
- Download the Link for Life app for updates.
- Bring a folding lawn chair or blanket.
- Wear purple and bring your K-State spirit.
- Wear sunscreen.
- Bring water.
- Wear the exclusive K-State solar eclipse viewing glasses (glasses will be given out at the watch party location).
- Use #KState on your social media posts as you prepare for and experience the eclipse.
- Map your travel plans to the watch party site. East Hills Mall has provided driving directions and parking information. The Alumni Association will have a watch party tent and has created a map of the mall parking lot to help you find your way to the fun.
- Make sure your cellphone is fully charged. Bring a a solar-powered phone charger if you have one.
- Have fun!
K-State is also planning other Total Solar Eclipse events. Learn more about the university’s plans here.
Contact Elmore with questions at 785-532-5060 or jelmore@k-state.com.
A free indoor planetarium and special customer discounts with your K-State exclusive solar eclipse glasses will be offered at the Mall all weekend. Lots of restaurants, food trucks, family restrooms, children's play areas and more will be available. Learn more about the Mall’s activities, travel and parking information here.
Millions of people across the United States will experience this rare and amazing celestial spectacle. During the eclipse, the moon will cover the entire disk of the sun. It has been nearly 100 years since this last occurred. St. Joseph, Missouri, is in the direct path of the total eclipse and will offer one of the longest viewings - nearly three minutes in total darkness in the middle of the day.