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CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER PREPARING TO EXPANDChanges at Kansas State University's child care center are helping the university continue a long tradition of providing quality care for the children of K-State staff and faculty as well as students' children, according to Bernard Pitts, assistant vice president for institutional advancement and director of the K-State Student Union. K-State's Child Development Center is now under the auspices of K-State student life. K-State is planning for a new facility that will expand the number of children the center can care for by more than 50 while also providing more opportunities for toddlers and infants. By August, K-State plans to have architects hired for the new center, which will be at the east end of Jardine Drive. The university plans to open the doors in fall 2009. The new center will have room for more than 230 children, as well as boost the center's capacity to care for infants and toddlers. VETERINARY MEDICINE OPENS TICK RESEARCH CENTERK-State's College of Veterinary Medicine recently dedicated its new Dryden-Merial Tick Research Center. The center was made possible through an $815,000 sponsorship from the Merial pharmaceutical corporation. "Historically, researching ticks that infest dogs and cats had not been such a serious issue because ticks have not always been a big problem," said Michael Dryden, Frick Professor of Veterinary Medicine. "Today, this situation has changed due to several climatic and ecological factors. After looking at the research gaps in the knowledge base on ticks that infest dogs and cats, Dr. Pat Payne and I realized that a facility was needed to conduct tick bionomic and control studies and disease-vectoring research." OH, BY THE WAY...DIGITAL MEDIA EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE FOR CHECK-OUT Digital still cameras, digital video camcorders and tripods may be checked out by faculty and staff from Hale Library. Equipment can be checked out from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays at room 214. Call 532-4918 to reserve equipment. The media development center is located in room 213 Hale Library. K-Staters may use the workstations for non-commercial, academic purposes. For more information call 532-7422. Summer hours for the media development center are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays. The center is closed Sundays during the summer. LIBRARIES INTRODUCE SECURE SIGN-IN The libraries now have a secure sign-in process that uses your K-State eID to access personal information like books checked out, items on request, fines and fees. This means library users no longer need to use their Social Security number to access patron information when using the online catalog. If you cannot sign in using your eID, try using your Social Security number. If that works, there may be problems with your eID. Call the IT Help Desk at 532-7722 for assistance. UPGRADE OF ONLINE COURSE SYSTEM TO BE UNVEILED AUG. 6 Version 7.0 of the K-State Online course system will be released Aug. 6. The update process will begin at 7 a.m., and the system is expected to be available again by noon. RETIREMENT ACCOUNT COMPARISON CHART AVAILABLE The Division of Human Resources has published a quarterly comparison chart of the fixed and variable annuities and mutual funds available from the Kansas Board of Regents mandatory retirement plan updated through June 30. The comparison chart is structured by asset class. This quarterly comparison chart is offered as a service and is based on information provided by the basic retirement plan companies TIAA-CREF and ING. Employees should consult with a company representative prior to making a decision related to their retirement plan. The comparison chart is available at this Web site: http://www.k-state.edu/hr/benefits/compar1.pdf
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Stageside adventures
The 2007-2008 McCain Performance Series will feature a rafting adventure on the Mississippi River, a trip to Neverland with a boy who won't grow up, improvisational comedy from the Windy City and tango from Argentina, in addition to other dramatic and musical performances. The series begins Aug. 31. Read more
Common human injuries can dog pets, too
Like their human owners, dogs are at risk of suffering broken bones, torn ligaments, arthritis and congenital diseases. Fortunately for both pet owner and pet, there are veterinarians who can treat these ailments and get pets back on their feet. James Roush, an orthopedic surgeon at the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, is one such veterinarian. Read more
UP CLOSE
Labors of love nearly coincide
Before defending her doctoral dissertation this spring, a very pregnant Cari Barragree joked with her adviser that the relief of having made it this far would probably put her into labor. The next day, she started having contractions. Read more
PLAUDITS
AMANOR-BOADU NAMED BIG 12 FACULTY FELLOW
Vincent Amanor-Boadu, assistant professor of agricultural economics, has been designated a Big 12 Faculty Fellow for 2007, receiving $2,025 in support of his project "Incorporating Entrepreneurship in Ag Economics."
MURPHY NAMED FELLOW OF ENGINEERING SOCIETY
James Pat Murphy has been named a fellow of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers. He is a professor and interim assistant director of agriculture and natural resources in the biological and agricultural engineering department.
The society recognized Murphy for his outstanding leadership and contributions in the area of environmental design, livestock structures, technology transfer of research information and administration of agricultural extension programs.
CUTLER, MAGYAR NAMED DEPARTMENT HEADS
The College of Architecture, Planning and Design has two new department heads. Lorraine Cutler is now head of the department of interior architecture and product design. Peter Magyar will become head of the department of architecture effective Aug. 13.
After 20 years practicing corporate commercial interior design, Cutler joined the faculty of the interior design program at Arizona State University in 1991. She served as chair of the program from 2005-07.
Magyar, a registered chief architect in Europe, comes to K-State from Florida Atlantic University in Fort Lauderdale, where he was the founding director of the School of Architecture.
Cutler replaces Steve Murphy, the longtime head of the department of interior architecture and product design who retired at the end of the 2006-07 academic year. Magyar replaces David Sachs, who is returning to full-time teaching in architecture.
FUNG RECEIVES FOOD SAFETY AWARD
Daniel Y. C. Fung, professor of food science and animal sciences and industry, is receiving the inaugural Outstanding Educator in Food Safety Award from Food Safety magazine and ConAgra Foods.
Fung received the award at the annual meeting of the International Association of Food Protection in July in Orlando, Fla.
The new award recognizes an individual who has made extraordinary contributions to food safety education, both in and out of the classroom. According to the award criteria, recipients must do more than teach -- they must inspire.
Fung was selected for his outstanding service and contributions in advancing food safety during his nearly 40 years as an educator. Fung has taught more than 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students, distance learning students and professionals around the world through classroom teaching, symposia, seminars, workshops and meetings on microbial food safety.
POINTS OF PRIDEK-State-produced Seat Belt Convincers go global Sales of the Seat Belt Convincer produced at the Advanced Manufacturing Institute have started to expand overseas. A number of international companies have purchased convincers to educate their employees on the importance of buckling up. The Advanced Manufacturing Institute's distribution network includes a Pacific Rim and Middle Eastern distributor called the Safety and Injury Prevention Company. The Advanced Manufacturing Institute began producing the educational device in 2002 for the Kansas Highway Patrol. Since then, the institute has sold more than 40 units to state and local law enforcement agencies, military groups and private companies. |
NOTEWORTHY
Leslie Hannah, an assistant professor of arts, sciences and business at K-State at Salina, was invited to be a part of an Oxford University Round Table session on religion. The session, "Allusions to God in the Literature and Poetry of Britain and America since 1750: Informing Global Religious Conflicts," is July 22-27 at Oxford's Harris Manchester College in England. He plans to present "The Soul of the Indian: American Indian Theology in Concert and Conflict with Christianity."
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. |