K-STATE ADVANCES FIELD OF ECOLOGICAL GENOMICS WITH RESEARCH, SYMPOSIUMA K-State professor's research and the upcoming Ecological Genomics Symposium continue to make the university a leader in the emerging field of ecological genomics. Ecological genomics is an integrated field that focuses on how organisms, ecosystems and communities respond to environmental change. It uses genomic technologies, such as gene sequencing and expression analysis, on a wider scale to ask and research ecological questions, said Michael Herman, associate professor of biology. NOTEWORTHY
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"FIDDLER ON THE ROOF" COMES TO MCCAIN AUDITORIUM "Fiddler on the Roof," the Tony Award-winning musical that has captured the hearts of people around the world with its universal appeal, comes to McCain Auditorium for one show only at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 24. Based on the stories of Sholom Aleichem, "Fiddler on the Roof" has been lauded by critics again and again. Filled with a rousing, heartwarming score, which includes "Tradition," "Matchmaker, Matchmaker," "If I Were A Rich Man" and "Sunrise, Sunset," "Fiddler on the Roof" is a timeless classic. No other musical has so magically woven music, dance, poignancy and laughter into such an electrifying and unforgettable experience. Relive a glorious tradition of the musical theater with "Fiddler on the Roof." Tickets can be ordered by calling 785-532-6428 or by visiting the McCain box office. Faculty/staff tickets start at $37. More information is available online at http://www.k-state.edu/mccain/.
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Kendra McLauchlan, assistant professor of geography, chaired "Exploring the Diversity of Proxy Records for the Great Plains Environment I," at the 2010 meeting of the Great Plains-Rocky Mountain Division of the Association of American Geographers, Oct. 8-9, Lawrence.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SECRETARY KATHLEEN SEBELIUS TO PRESENT LANDON LECTURE
Kathleen Sebelius, secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and former governor of Kansas, will deliver the first Landon Lecture of the school year.
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DEROUCHEY HONORED BY SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY
Joel DeRouchey, animal sciences and industry professor, has been named the recipient of South Dakota State University Young Alumni Award.
DeRouchey grew up in Pukwana, S.D. He earned a degree in animal science from SDSU in 1997, and master's and Ph.D. degrees in swine nutrition from K-State.
He joined K-State's faculty in 2001 and was promoted to full professor in 2010. He currently spends 20 percent of his time teaching and 80 percent in research and extension work with K-State Research and Extension. Read more
KINGERY-PAGE HONORED WITH GRASSROOTS COMMUNITY EDUCATION AWARD
Katie Kingery-Page, assistant professor of landscape architecture/regional and community planning, received the 2010 Grassroots Community Education Award from the UFM Community Learning Center for her role in the Northview Elementary School Learning Garden.
CRAIG ELECTED TO BOARD OF DIRRDS COMMITTEE OF TEXTILE SOCIETY OF AMERICA
Geraldine Craig, head of the art department at K-State, was elected to the board of directors for the Textile Society of America at the international symposium at the University of Nebraska Lincoln on Oct. 6-9, 2010.
Craig was also elected to co-chair the awards committee.
The Textile Association of America is an organization of textile scholars, museum curators and textile artists from around the world.
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ENSEMBLE'S EVENTS MAKE FOR A TAPPY HALLOWEEN
The Kansas State University Tap Dance Ensemble will participate in two Halloween-themed activities this month to showcase the group's talents.
The ensemble will perform from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, at Spooktacular 2010 at Manhattan's Sunset Zoo. Admission is $4 for adults and $2 for children.
The ensemble also is offering Happy Halloween Tap-A-Grams all day Friday, Oct. 29, as a fundraiser for the group. Read more
TASK FORCE ADDRESSES FUTURE PRINTING NEEDS
Since last spring a task force led by Jeff Morris, vice president for communications and marketing, and Kris Boone, head of the department of communications in the College of Agriculture, has been working to identify future needs for printing for the K-State family. Their goal is to improve customer service and efficiency.
Representatives from Printing Services and K-State's Research and Extension duplicating services are participating in the planning process. The group is charged with defining printing needs for the next five years and developing a business plan to serve the university, including the essential support our extension offices require. Read more
CENTRAL STATES MARCHING FESTIVAL OCT. 23 FEATURES HIGH SCHOOL BANDS AND THE PRIDE OF WILDCAT LAND
High school bands from all over the Midwest will be marching their way to K-State to perform at the 24th annual Central States Marching Festival, Saturday, Oct. 23.
Hosted by the K-State Marching Band, the Pride of Wildcat Land, the event is known as the premier marching festival in the state and is the largest of its kind in the region. Read more
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT TO GIVE 'DIG DEEP' LECTURE
Lucinda R. Sanders, a fellow of the American Society of Landscape Architects and CEO and partner of Olin Studio, will present a lecture for the College of Architecture, Planning and Design.
Her lecture, "Dig Deep," will be at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 28, in the Little Theater at the K-State Student Union. It is free and open to the public. Read more
ATHLETIC TRAINING EDUCATION PROGRAM RECEIVES CONTINUING ACCREDITATION
The athletic training education program has earned continuing accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education.
The accreditation is good for 10 years, according to Shawna Jordan, director of K-State's athletic training education program. The process included an 18-month self-study review that addressed teaching, supervision, student learning and more. It also involved an on-campus visit by an external review team, which met with students and faculty and toured facilities. Read more
CASH TO SERVE IN UPHAM ENDOWED PROFESSORSHIP IN VETERINARY MEDICINE
Dr. Walter C. Cash, veterinarian and professor of anatomy and physiology, has been appointed to Kansas State University's Dr. Roy Walter Upham Endowed Professorship in Veterinary Medicine.
The Upham professorship was established in 2002 under the Kansas Faculty of Distinction program. It is awarded to a faculty member in the College of Veterinary Medicine who exemplifies senior leadership. The professorship is a three-year appointment. It was previously held by Dr. David Biller, professor of clinical sciences, and Dr. Howard Erickson, professor of physiology. Read more
PROFESSOR LOOKS AT ROLE OF LATINO FAMILIES IN 'UGLY BETTY,' OTHER TV SITCOMS
For a Kansas State University English professor, television sitcoms such as "Ugly Betty" provide more than an hour of entertainment. They also offer an analysis of the Latino family structure and its increasing prominence in sitcoms during the past decade.
Tanya Gonzalez, assistant professor of English, is writing several essays that relate to Latino culture and families as they are portrayed in entertainment, particularly in ABC's former show "Ugly Betty." Gonzalez and Eliza Rodriguez y Gibson, assistant professor of Chicano/a studies at Loyola Marymount University, are co-authoring the book "The Word on Ugly Betty: Latina/o Cultural Politics on Television." The book explores themes such as feminism, masculinity and immigration. Read more
TEMPLE GRANDIN TO SPEAK AT K-STATE NOV. 9
Temple Grandin, a world-renowned animal behaviorist and a high-functioning autistic, will speak at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9, in Forum Hall at the K-State Student Union.
The lecture, which will cover Grandin's personal and professional life, is free and open to the public. Read more
ARCHITECT FROM MEXICO TO PRESENT COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE, PLANNING AND DESIGN LECTURE
Architect Mauricio Rocha Iturbide will examine the relationships among design process, building process and usage process in his architecture at a lecture sponsored by the College of Architecture, Planning and Design.
Rocha will present "Processes in Architecture" at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29, in the Little Theater of the K-State Student Union. The event is free and open to the public. Read more
CALL FOR PAPERS FOR THE 8TH ANNUAL K-STATE TEACHING RETREAT
The Faculty Exchange for Teaching Excellence announces a call for papers and posters for the Eighth Annual K-State Teaching Retreat, Leading a Community of Learners, to be held in the Leadership Studies Building from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 13, 2011. All faculty, staff, graduate students and individuals in leadership positions are encouraged to submit proposals.
Milton D. Cox, professor emeritus of mathematics, will deliver the keynote speech, "Involving Community in Learning: Making Connections for Your Classroom and Campus, Your Students and Colleagues." Read more
DIRECTOR OF A.Q. MILLER SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATIONS ADDRESSES MEDIA IN EGYPT
Media management is changing in Egypt, according to the director of the A.Q. Miller School of Journalism and Mass Communications.
Angela Powers just spent three weeks working with more than 120 media managers and professionals to promote transparency in media organizations in Egypt, a country of 80 million people. Read more
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