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FY2025

March

Keep your bike safe with K-State registration, March 28, 2024

Creating video with Microsoft Clipchamp, March 14, 2025

Volunteers needed for 2025 K-State Day of Service, March 14, 2025

University launching compensation study and career architecture development initiative, March 12, 2025

K-State's agenda for the March Kansas Board of Regents meeting, March 12, 2025

Graphic design made easy with Adobe Express, March 12, 2025

Donations 4 Citations successfully raising donations for Cats' Cupboard, March 12, 2025

Key Control office will be closed March 14-21, March 12, 2025

IT Service Desk spring break schedule, March 12, 2025

Updates to email account retention and automatic forwarding policy , March 12, 2025

Creating a registration form in Qualtrics, March 10, 2025

IT Equipment Checkout and University Telephone Operator closed for spring break, March 10, 2025

K-State is using geolocation technology to enhance cybersecurity, March 7, 2025

Navigating change together: Employee Assistance Program group sessions now available, March 5, 2025

Register now for Walk Kansas, March 5, 2025

K-State Alerts test today, March 5, 2025

HRIS, KSIS and DARS maintenance scheduled for March 9, March 5, 2025

Connecting to the correct wireless network, March 5, 2025

Guard your online privacy, March 5, 2025

Severe Weather Preparedness Week begins today; tornado drill to take place Wednesday at 10 a.m., March 3, 2025

Collaborate with your team using a Microsoft shared account, March 3, 2025

University Printing offers shipping services beginning March 5, March 3, 2025

E-scooters return to Manhattan campus, March 3, 2025

February

Email collaboration with Microsoft Loop, Feb. 28

Exploring the OneDrive homepage, Feb. 28

Parking Services announces a new way to pay citations, Feb. 28, 2025

Email collaboration with Microsoft Loop, Feb. 28

Save time by using Outlook templates, Feb. 24

X-ray and accelerator registration, Feb. 24

Send an encrypted email in Outlook, Feb. 21

Organize your workflow with Microsoft Lists, Feb. 19

Share your feedback about the Campus Master Plan, Feb. 19, 2025

Help conserve campus energy and heat, Feb. 19, 2025

1095C tax forms are now available, Feb. 19, 2025

Find the status of IT services, Feb. 17, 2025

Federal transition update from President Linton, Feb. 17, 2025

Zahner-Younts named director of talent and organizational development, Feb. 17, 2025

Effectively Utilizing K-State Policies and University Handbook offered virtually on March 3 and 5, Feb. 17, 2025

Forbes names K-State one of America's Best Midsize Employers, Feb. 14, 2025

Nominations are open for unclassified professional staff, university support staff awards, Feb. 14, 2025

K-State's agenda for the February Kansas Board of Regents meeting, Feb. 12, 2025

Stay safe this tax season, Feb. 12, 2025

Free printing on the Manhattan campus, Feb. 12, 2025

Park on the go with the ParkMobile app, Feb. 12, 2025

Register now for new Concur travel and expense training, Feb. 10, 2025

KPERS preretirement seminars start next week, Feb. 10, 2025

Required annual Campus Security Authority training, Feb. 10, 2025

Reminder: Federal transition resources and guidance available at one-stop website, Feb. 10, 2025

Manhattan campus computer labs, Feb. 10, 2025

Campus Master Plan town hall Tuesday, Feb. 11, Feb. 10, 2025

Free IT equipment checkout, Feb. 7, 2025

New registration process in place for programs, camps and events involving minors, Feb. 7, 2025

Use Adobe Creative Cloud to create a multimedia experience, Feb. 7, 2025

Free IT equipment checkout, Feb. 7, 2025

Hub Monitor Stations available in Hale Library, Feb. 5, 2025

HRIS, KSIS and DARS maintenance scheduled for Feb. 9, Feb. 5, 2025

Contract Postal Unit closing March 5, Feb. 5, 2025

Campus Master Plan: View the preliminary plan Feb. 11, Feb. 3, 2025

Update on the 2025 federal transition and executive orders, Feb. 3, 2025

January

Blume to lead Office of Emergency Management, Jan. 31

New Cybersecurity training available Feb. 3, Jan. 31, 2025

Campus Restoration Act proposals due Feb. 28, Jan. 31, 2025

Canvas feature improvements for the spring semester, Jan. 31, 2025

Upgrade to the latest version of Zoom by Feb. 1, Jan. 27, 2025

Automatic email forwarding will be deactivated March 13, Jan. 27, 2025

IT Service Desk temporarily relocates to the first floor of Hale Library Jan. 27-31, Jan. 24, 2025

Unpaid tolls scam, Jan. 24, 2025

Microsoft 365: Free for students, faculty and staff, Jan. 24, 2025

Decisions/eForms maintenance Jan. 24-26, Jan. 22, 2025

W-2 forms available through State of Kansas Employee Self Service, Jan. 22, 2025

New ATA bus route added for peak hours, Jan. 22, 2025

Parking Services launches Donations 4 Citations program, Jan. 22, 2025

Prepare for the extreme cold, Jan. 17

Regular parking permit restrictions resume Jan. 21, Jan. 17, 2025

Claflin Road is closed between Mid-Campus Drive and Denison Avenue until 5 p.m. Jan. 18, Jan. 15, 2025

Create, distribute and analyze surveys using Qualtrics, Jan. 15

HRIS, KSIS and DARS maintenance scheduled for Jan. 12, Jan. 10, 2025

Campuses return to normal operations, Jan. 8, 2025

December

Tips to avoid current PayPal scam, Dec. 20

Schedule email in Microsoft Outlook on the web, Dec. 18

Beware of giveaways, Dec. 18

2025 Cybersecurity Training available Feb. 1: Temporary suspension of account disabling, Dec. 16

New time and leave system progressing toward 2025 launch, Dec. 16, 2024

Central Mail Services winter break schedule, Dec. 13, 2024

Copy final grades from Canvas to KSIS, Dec. 11, 2024

Winter is coming: Keeping you informed if inclement weather impacts our campuses, Dec. 11, 2024

Complimentary vehicle inspections Dec. 9-13, Dec. 9, 2024

IT Service Desk reduced hours during winter break, Dec. 9, 2024

Open parking Dec. 25-Jan. 21, Dec. 9, 2024

Organization tips to wrap up your semester, Dec. 6

Rehearse your presentation in PowerPoint, Dec. 6

President Linton Next-Gen K-State monthly update, Dec. 6, 2024

Download your assignment submissions from Canvas, Dec. 4, 2024

Supporting your mental health and well-being during the holidays, Dec. 4, 2024

HRIS, KSIS and DARS maintenance scheduled for Dec. 8, Dec. 4, 2024

November

Adjustments to waste pickups this week, Nov. 25, 2024

Beware of scams during Black Friday, Nov. 22

Kansas Board of Regents November meeting university updates, Nov. 22, 2024

Part of Denison Avenue sidewalk closed Nov. 25-Dec. 30, Nov. 22, 2024

Reminder to keep windows closed during winter months, Nov. 22, 2024

Thanksgiving break schedule for the IT Service Desk, Nov. 20, 2024

IT Transformation Initiative update, Nov. 20, 2024

K-State's agenda for the November Kansas Board of Regents meeting, Nov. 20, 2024

Key Control Office closed for remodeling Nov. 18 and 19, Nov. 18, 2024

700-plus employees complete performance management training; sessions still available through Dec. 20, Nov. 13, 2024

Streamline your workflow with Quick Steps in Microsoft Outlook, Nov. 12

Watch out for gift card scams: protect your money and stay safe, Nov. 11

HRIS, KSIS and DARS maintenance scheduled for Nov. 10, Nov. 6, 2024

2024 Adobe MAX conference recordings available, Nov. 5

University holiday schedule announced, Nov. 1, 2024

October

New Concur Zoom support hours beginning Nov. 1, Oct. 30, 2024

Reminder: Open enrollment for 2025 benefits ends Oct. 31, Oct. 30, 2024

Key Control office closed Oct. 31, Oct. 30, 2024

Free IT equipment checkout, Oct. 30

Share your ideas about the Campus Master Plan by Friday, Oct. 28, 2024

Upgrade to the latest version of Zoom by Nov. 2, Oct. 28, 2024

Protecting student data, Oct. 28, 2024

Open enrollment for 2025 benefits ends Oct. 31, Oct. 28, 2024

How’s your Cyber hygiene?, Oct. 25, 2024

Protecting student data, Oct. 24

Make your Excel data standout by using conditional formatting, Oct. 24

FERPA training emails sent by mistake, Oct. 23, 2024

Upgrade now to Windows 11, Oct. 23, 2024

Campus Master Plan town halls kick off this week, Oct. 21, 2024

Avoid phishing scams with three simple tips, Oct. 25

Antvirus required for all devices connecting to the K-State network, Oct. 24

Boost your Microsoft Teams skills with these quick tips, Oct. 23

4 tips to stay safe online, Oct. 21

K-State Alerts test Oct. 16, Oct. 14, 2024

Tips for protecting your devices and personal information, Oct. 14, 2024

New Flint Hills ATA bus route begins today, Oct. 14, 2024

Faculty and staff needed to serve on Council on Parking Operations, Oct. 14, 2024

Performance Management: Supervisory Best Practices offered Oct. 29, Oct. 14, 2024

Ackert Hall water and natural gas service interruption, Oct. 14, 2024

Protect yourself from ransomware: What you need to know, Oct. 11, 2024

Have questions about open enrollment and 2025 benefits?, Oct. 9, 2024

Collaborative Communication for Supervisors offered Oct. 24, Oct. 9, 2024

Building Next-Gen Leadership series continues Oct. 21-24 with 'Conflict: How to Make It Productive.’, Oct. 9, 2024

HRIS, KSIS and DARS maintenance scheduled for Oct. 13, Oct. 9, 2024

Open enrollment for 2025 benefits underway; view changes to state health plan, Oct. 7, 2024

Faculty Senate to host fall open forum with President Linton, Oct. 7, 2024

Building Your Conflict Management Toolkit offered Oct. 22, Oct. 7, 2024

Save the date: Campus Master Plan town halls, Oct. 4, 2024

Plan to attend the Biosafety and Biosecurity Summit Oct. 10-11, Oct. 4, 2025

How to identify CEO fraud, Oct. 4, 2024

International travel and activities guidance, resources available, Oct. 2, 2024

Key Control and Distribution will be closed Oct. 7, Oct. 2, 2024

Fostering Community & Culture of Belonging in the Workplace for supervisors offered Oc. 17, Oct. 2, 2024

September

By design: Purposeful planning yields emotional connections to the spot we love full well, Sept. 30, 2024

New FIS reporting system launches Oct. 1, Sept. 30, 2024

Understanding Legal and Ethical Responsibilities of Supervisors offered Oct. 15, Sept. 30, 2024

Annual campus security and fire safety reports available, Sept. 30, 2024

Wednesday is K-State Custodial Worker Appreciation Day, Sept. 30, 2024

Ensure you are saving enough for retirement, Sept. 30, 2024

Software available for students, faculty and staff, Sept. 30, 2024

Hazardous waste awareness workshop, Sept. 30, 2024

Annual Benefits Fair, Sept. 30, 2024

Manhattan campus computer labs, Sept. 27, 2024

Annual Benefits Fair, Sept. 27, 2024

Campus Fire Safety Month: Electrical safety tips, Sept. 27, 2024

Use Microsoft Word’s styles feature to help keep the formatting of your documents consistent, Sept. 25, 2024

Erickson: FY24 sees major accomplishments in continuous improvement work, Sept. 25, 2024

K-State utilizing geolocation for cybersecurity, Sept. 25, 2024

Take a free ride across campus on the ATA bus, Sept. 25, 2024

Attend the 2024 Benefits Fair, Sept. 23, 2024

Effectively Utilizing K-State Policies and University Handbook offered Oct. 8, Sept. 23, 2024

Explore the One Drive homepage, Sept. 23, 2024

Effectively Utilizing K-State Policies and University Handbook offered Oct. 8, Sept. 23, 2024

Feedback drives 5 planning themes for Campus Master Plan, Sept. 20, 2024

Kansas Board of Regents September meeting university updates, Sept. 20, 2024

Understanding Your Role as a K-State Supervisor offered Oct. 2, Sept. 20, 2024

Campus Fire Safety Month: Lithium-ion battery safety, Sept. 20, 2024

Duo: Remember me for 7 days feature, Sept. 20, 2024

Supporting growth and Operational Excellence: K-State's agenda for the September Kansas Board of Regents Meeting, Sept. 18, 2024

Compensation Study and Career Architecture Development to kick off this fall, Sept. 18, 2024

Park on the go with the ParkMobile app, Sept. 18, 2024

The Scoop on K-State releases next episode featuring K-State's vice president of administration and finance, Sept. 17, 2024

Use Adobe Creative Cloud to create a multimedia experience, Sept. 18, 2024

Install Microsoft 365 Apps for free

IT Training Resources, Sept. 17, 2024

Environmental health and safety training workshops Oct. 16-18, Sept. 16, 2024

College Heights Road east lane closure Sept. 16-20, Sept. 16, 2024

Reminder: K-State upgrading KSIS and HRIS systems, Sept. 16, 2024

Need help? Self-help is available in the IT Knowledge Base, Sept. 13, 2024

Free on-campus printing, Sept. 11, 2024

Microsoft’s Create Platform offers customizable templates for various Microsoft 365 apps

Spot the scam: how to stay safe online, Sept. 10, 2024

Bluemont Hall renovation makes a ‘front door’ for the future of education, Sept. 9, 2024

Free IT equipment checkout for students, faculty and staff, Sept. 5, 2024

New careers website launches, Sept. 4, 2024

Hub Monitor Stations available in Hale Library, Sept. 4, 2024

K-State Alerts: Manage your notification settings., Sept. 4, 2024

HRIS, KSIS and DARS maintenance scheduled for Sept. 8, Sept. 4, 2024


August

New and improved K-State careers site launches; your testimonies needed, Aug. 30 2024

Concur introduces updated homepage, Aug. 30 2024

Dickens Hall south entrance closed Sept. 2-8, Aug. 30, 2024

Posting announcements on campus, Aug. 30, 2024

Campus traffic safety tips, Aug. 28, 2024

K-State upgrading KSIS and HRIS systems, Aug. 28, 2024

Welcome to the fall semester from the IT Service Desk, Aug. 27, 2024

Find contact information for K-Staters using the K-State People Search Directory, Aug. 23, 2024

Kimball Avenue to reopen at Denison Avenue intersection Aug. 26, Aug. 23, 2024

K-State enhancing accessibility, safety across campus, Aug. 21, 2024

Partial closure of Mid-Campus Drive Aug. 26-Sept.12, Aug. 21, 2024

Need help using Canvas?, Aug. 21, 2024

IT Service Desk fall schedule, Aug. 19, 2024

IT hiring initiative is underway, Aug. 19, 2024

Canvas: New features for the fall semester, Aug. 16, 2024

Get a jump start on your semester by organizing your inbox, Aug. 13, 2024

Service interruption notification for multiple buildings, Aug. 7 2024

HRIS, KSIS and DARS maintenance scheduled for Aug. 11, Aug. 7, 2024

Personalize your notifications in Microsoft Teams, Aug. 6, 2024

Tucker named director of parking and transportation, Aug. 5, 2024


July

Funding awarded for deferred maintenance proposals, July 29, 2024

Reminder: 2023-2024 parking permits expire July 31, July 29, 2024

Lovers Lane closed July 31-Aug. 9, July 29, 2024

Parking lot A28 closed July 25-26, July 24, 2024

Mediasite now offers browser-based recording, July 24, 2024

Director of parking and transportation open forum presentation July 26, July 24, 2024

Enhancing K-State's cybersecurity practices, July 24, 2024

Dole Hall service interruption notification, July 24, 2024

Facilities Central Mail and Storeroom closed, July 24, 2024

SIDLIT conference countdown: Check out the schedule of presentations, July 23

Kim LeCompte named assistant vice president for HR talent strategy and engagement, July 19, 2024

Canvas: Announcements and Discussions redesign, July 22, 2024

Portion of College Heights Road will be closed July 23-24, July 19, 2024

Campus Creek Road and Petticoat Lane construction updates, July 17, 2024

Renew your parking permit by July 31, July 15, 2024

Reminder: Director of parking and transportation open forum presentation is today, July 15, 2024

Denison Avenue closed July 15-25, July 12, 2025

Director of parking and transportation open forum presentation July 15, July 12, 2024

Flax appointed interim assistant vice president for academic and research IT, July 12, 2024

Retirement reception for Julie Henton July 18, July 10, 2024

Travel delays on Denison Avenue July 11-12, July 10, 2024

HRIS, KSIS and DARS maintenance scheduled for July 14, July 10. 2024

July 29-31: Summer Institute for Distance Learning and Instructional Technology (SIDLIT) Conference, July 8, 2024

Tillman named assistant vice president, deputy chief information officer for enterprise systems, July 8, 2024

Transportation garage and motor pool closed July 8-12, July 3, 2024

New notice of non-reappointment policy effective July 1, July 1, 2024

KTA cashless tolling begins July 1, July 1, 2024

A new version of the K-State People Search Directory, July 1, 2024