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Friday, December 20, 2024

K-State Today is a daily email providing faculty and staff a single source of timely K-State announcements.

As we approach the end of another remarkable year, President and First Lady Linton want to express gratitude and celebrate the achievements of our K-State family. Click the video to watch a holiday message from the Lintons and your favorite Wildcat.

From the president

K-State is open for business: New innovative office space to drive research, engagement and economic development

The K-State community, university partners and members of the public are invited to a Jan. 10 ribbon cutting for the joint office that supports the Kansas State University Research Foundation, Corporate Engagement and K-State 105 in the Edge District.

Updates from leadership

News and research

K-State remembers former President Duane Acker

Kansas State University is remembering former President Duane Acker, who died on Dec. 13 in his hometown of Atlantic, Iowa. Acker served as K-State's 11th president from 1975-1986.

Kudos, publications and presentations

Dan McGee to be recognized as Professional Staff of the Week

Dan McGee, growth facility manager in the plant pathology department, will be recognized as Professional Staff of the Week at the Dec. 22 women's home basketball game.

Yelich Biniecki presented with AAACE award for co-authored book

Susan Yelich Biniecki, professor of adult learning and leadership, received the prestigious Cyril O. Houle Award at the American Association of Adult Learning and Continuing Education's recent national conference in Reno, Nevada.

Technology

Newsletters, magazines and blogs

University life

Applied learning experience explores public health crisis management

Some may remember the 1990s fashion, music, movies or the rise of the internet. Justin Kastner and Jason Ackleson took participants back to the iconic decade to learn about the 1993 Milwaukee cryptosporidiosis outbreak.