Kansas State University

In this issue

From the provost

• Marcelo Sabates appointed associate provost for international programs

Updates from leadership

• Excellence in Engagement Award applications due Feb. 1
• Nominations sought for University Distinguished Faculty Award for Mentoring of Undergraduate Students in Research

NBAF Update

• No additional land required for NBAF facility itself

News and research

• Helpful hints for submitting articles to K-State Today
• Media Development Center hours for spring 2014 semester
• UFM technology classes for spring 2014: iPad, Lightroom, cybersecurity and more
• Work group named to create recommendations on improper use of social media
• Public tours of West Stadium Center available beginning Jan. 28
• Powercat Financial Counseling’s appointment request feature available to students through iSIS now

Events

• Information session offered tomorrow at Olathe campus
• Annual FETE Teaching Workshop Jan. 31-Feb. 1
• Women's basic self-defense class offered at recreation complex
• Geography faculty candidate to present on Alaska vegetation change
• Energy issues leader is featured speaker at Lou Douglas Lecture Series

Human resources and benefits

• SafeZone introductory training, 'Becoming an Ally,' offered Jan. 25
• Interacting with difficult visitors session scheduled for Jan. 23
• Fire extinguisher training beginning Jan. 28
• Asbestos awareness for building occupants begins Jan. 24
• Office of affirmative action to present 'Respectful Work Relationships' Jan. 23
• Hazardous waste awareness training begins Jan. 23

Personnel changes

• Crawford joins School of Family Studies and Human Services

Publications and presentations

• Professor Siepl-Coates and graduate students to present at KU

Newsletters, magazines and blogs

• Affirmative action newsletter available