Friday, April 19, 2024
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News and research
K-State researchers chosen as 2023 AAAS fellows
Kansas State University scientists Alice Boyle, Elizabeth Guertal and Raj Khosla are members of the 2023 American Association for the Advancement of Science, or AAAS, fellows.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Division of Communications and Marketing | April 19, 2024
K-State lab embracing land-grant mission in Haiti
Kansas State University's Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Collaborative Research on Sustainable Intensification, or SIIL, is partnering with Haitian universities to repair fishponds destroyed by the 2021 earthquake and tropical storm.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Sanders Williams | April 19, 2024
Shared governance
Student Senate appoints standing committee chairs
The Student Senate approved and swore in the chairs of the Student Senate standing committees. View the full list in the announcement.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Carson Cuesta | April 19, 2024
Events
Redesign and reimagine with the Staley School
The Radina's at the Leadership Studies Building will close permanently at the end of the spring 2024 semester. With this closure comes an opportunity to reimagine what the future of this public space could be. Share your ideas on Tuesday, April 23.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Kim Ralston | April 19, 2024
Arts and Sciences Diversity and Inclusion Lecture to explore experiences of disabled physics researcher
Rebecca Lindell will present a College of Arts and Sciences Diversity and Inclusion Lecture at 4:30 p.m. Monday, April 22, based on her experiences as a disabled physicist diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at the age of 21.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Kim Coy | April 19, 2024
Support Cats' Cupboard at annual Bayou GatorCraw Fest
Experience Louisiana's culture at the seventh annual Bayou GatorCraw Fest, April 26-28, at Blue Earth Plaza in Manhattan. Enjoy Cajun cuisine and live music, and support local causes like Cats' Cupboard at K-State.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Brandon Savage | April 19, 2024
Pianist from Poland to perform in All Faiths Chapel
Polish pianist and professor Michal Drewnoski will present a recital at 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 22, in All Faiths Chapel. Drewnoski will perform piano music by Chopin, Szymanowski, Paderewski, Dubaj and Tansman.
Read full announcement | Submitted by School of Music, Theatre, and Dance | April 19, 2024
Earth Day Community Clothing Swap
HandsOn Kansas State is hosting an Earth Day Community Clothing Swap from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 20. Stop by to shop in 20-minute blocks for gently used, free clothing. All are welcome.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Kim Ralston | April 19, 2024
College of Agriculture Gamma Sigma Delta Undergraduate Research Showcase
The Gamma Sigma Delta Undergraduate Research Showcase will be from 1-3 p.m. Friday, April 19, in Room 126 of the Leadership Studies Building.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Jessie Vipham | April 19, 2024
Robert Feenstra to deliver Joe Tiao Lecture about economic issues
Feenstra, University of California at Davis distinguished professor of economics emeritus, will deliver the Joe Tiao Lecture at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 25, in Regnier Forum. Feenstra’s talk is titled "The 'China Shock' After 23 Years." All are welcome.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Peri da Silva | April 19, 2024
Coffee Hour: Togo
Join International Student and Scholar Services at 4 p.m. today, April 19, for Coffee Hour: Togo.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Lamya Abdullah Achelha | April 19, 2024
Human resources, benefits and training
Supervising Students on the Job training session offered virtually May 2
Student employees provide a significant portion of the campus workforce. To work effectively with this important group, a supervisor should be aware of students' work limitations, key policies and helpful leadership techniques.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Human Resources — Learning and Development | April 19, 2024
Kudos, publications and presentations
College of Health and Human Sciences announces 2024-2025 student ambassadors
The College of Health and Human Sciences welcomes the 2024-2025 student ambassadors.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Rafael Garcia | April 19, 2024
Emery McClure receives 2024 Award of Distinction from Washington University
Ursula Emery McClure, teaching professor in the GE Johnson Department of Architectural Engineering and Construction Science, is a 2024 Award of Distinction honoree from the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts at Washington University in St. Louis.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Grant Guggisberg | April 19, 2024