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Gary Brase published "Frequency Interpretation of Ambiguous Statistical Information Facilitates Bayesian Reasoning," Psychonomic Bulletin & Review, Vol. 15, No. 2.Open invitation to campus
The annual All-University Open House once again is offering visitors the chance to see what life is like on the K-State campuses in Manhattan and Salina. Read more
Toward better aviation
K-State at Salina has formed a new center for applied aviation research and testing. The K-State Applied Aviation Research Center will advance aerospace technology through application of research in propulsion, airframe, avionics and aviation training. Read more
UP CLOSE
K-State's China connection
As director of K-State's Chinese language program, Wei Wu has the challenge of clarifying the complexities of Mandarin for her 60 or so American students. In her less formal role as cultural go-between, Wu has perhaps a bigger job of explaining America to Chinese students who find themselves on campus, but still at sea. Read more
PLAUDITS
CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES HONORED FOR SERVICE
The 31st annual Classified Employee Recognition Ceremony April 2 honored more than 200 workers for their service.
Thirty-eight classified employees who retired in 2007 were recognized, and more than 100 employees were honored for their length of service to K-State, ranging from five years to 35 years.
Lori Goetsch, dean of libraries, was guest speaker at the event.
Honored as classified employees of the year were 43 people selected by their college, administrative unit or university agency:
Sam Allbritton, safety and security officer I, K-State Police; Beth Alloway, technical support consultant I, ITAC; Melinda Bainter, senior administrative assistant, department of biochemistry; Fredrick Black, agricultural technician, Southeast Agricultural Research Center; Sara Blankley, technology support consultant I, undergraduate admissions; Jack Carlson, project designer, Division of Facilities; Katherine Carlgren, senior administrative assistant, department of clinical sciences; Evelyn Dakken, administrative assistant, Educational Communications Center; Dona Deam, senior administrative assistant, dean's office, College of Education; Christy Dipman, administrative officer, department of horticulture, forestry and recreation resources; Carolyn Elliott, administrative specialist, office of student life.
Cindy Friedrich, administrative assistant, department of speech communication, theater and dance; Jeanne Gerhard, administrative specialist, office of educational and personal development; Mike Hays, microbiologist III, department of diagnostic medicine and pathobiology; Lisa Heller, senior administrative assistant, department of communications; Judy Jensen, administrative specialist, department of hotel, restaurant, institutional management and dietetics; Dennis Jones, accountant II, Division of Human Resources; Susan Koch, administrative specialist, department of economics; Joan Koehler, accountant I, dean's office, College of Architecture, Planning and Design; Kathleen Leonard, information technology licensing specialist, computing and telecommunications services; Mark Leuthold, senior equipment mechanic, department of agronomy.
Robin Loader, accounting specialist, controllers office; Robin Millington, administrative specialist, Lafene Health Center; Andrew Moeller, university police officer, K-State Police; Bonnie Mongeau, senior administrative assistant, admissions office, K-State at Salina; Barbara Nagel, public service administrator I, registrar's office; Debra Owens, administrative specialist, career and employment services; Jaime Lou Parker, administrative specialist, office of affirmative action; Tari Philips, accounting specialist, Division of Biology; Marcia Quick, administrative specialist, Division of Continuing Education; Colette Remsbecker, general maintenance and repair technician, Advanced Manufacturing Institute.
Sue Robinson, administrative specialist, office of the director, K-State Extension; Kim Saak, administrative officer, student financial assistance; Pam Schierer, administrative specialist, department of statistics; Connie Schmidt, administrative specialist, department of finance; Brenda Schoendaller, accountant II, counseling services; Kathy Shike, veterinary technician II, Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital; Douglas Smith, facilities maintenance supervisor, parking services; Kathryn Talbot, library assistant III, Hale Library; Darla Thomas, public service administrator I, department of animal sciences and industry; Elsa Toburen, administrative specialist, Food Science Institute; Linda Towne, accounting specialist, budget office; and Jun Yang, microbiologist II, department of anatomy and physiology.
POINTS OF PRIDEGreek organizations gain national honors K-State's Panhellenic Council has been recognized as the top Greek sorority council, while K-State's Interfraternity Council has been recognized as the runner-up for the top Greek fraternity council award. K-State's Panhellenic Council was named the winner of the 2007 Sutherland Award for Division III. It is the seventh time in the last 12 years the K-State Panhellenic Council, which represents the university's 11 Greek sororities, has received the Sutherland Award, the top award for a Greek sorority council. Division III includes colleges in the U.S. with nine to 12 Greek sorority chapters. Interfraternity Council was recognized as the runner-up for the 2007 Jellison Division IV Award. Division IV consists of all colleges in the United States with 24 or more Greek chapters. Both recognitions came at the Mid-American Greek Council Association conference Feb. 21-24 in Chicago. |
OH, BY THE WAY
GIFTS TO COSTUME MUSEUM ON DISPLAY
A collection of wearable fiber art recently donated to the Historic Costume and Textile Museum of the College of Human Ecology is on display through April 27 at Manhattan Arts Center, 1520 Poyntz Ave.
"Mantles for Women: Rites of Passage" shows the explosively colorful work of Anita Luvera Mayer.
"Mayer is known as an artist who transforms fiber into sculpture and elevates clothing to an artistic communication between cultures and generations," said Marla Day, curator for the Historic Costume and Textile Museum.
Newer work by Mayer also will be on display.
FIRST TEE NAMES PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Jeff Greene has accepted the position of program coordinator with The First Tee of Manhattan. His appointment was announced by Jon Kropilak, executive director.
A Manhattan native, Greene graduated from K-State with a bachelor's degree in social science. He was a two-year member of the football team at K-State. His professional experience includes 10 years with Manhattan-Ogden USD 383.
Greene will be responsible for delivering The First Tee Life Skills Experience to area youth and will coordinate community outreach.
OPPORTUNITIES CLASSIFIED • A recording of classified job opportunities is available 24 hours a day on the Employment Information Line, 785-532-6271. • A list of employment opportunities is posted at www.k-state.edu/hr/ • For additional information, call 785-532-6277 or come to the Division of Human Resources in 103 Edwards Hall. Applications are accepted 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. weekdays. UNCLASSIFIED • A complete listing of vacancies can be seen at www.k-state.edu/affact/ • For additional information, call the office of affirmative action at 785-532-6220 or come by 214 Anderson Hall. |