Kansas State University

In this issue

Updates from leadership

• Deadline for Academic Excellence Fund proposals today

News and research

• Global connection: Master of agribusiness program's international faculty visiting K-State

Events

• Recreational services offering high ropes challenge
• Department of agricultural economics honoring distinguished alum with banquet; honoree will share experiences in presentation
• 2011 Axio Conference to feature peer showcase and open forum
• U.S. Department of Agriculture task force to meet Sept. 21-22 at K-State
• Shining a light: Lou Douglas speaker illuminates need for valuing immigrants in society
• Hispanic Heritage Month brings noted speakers, cultural events to K-State

Human resources and benefits

• Review your financial habits in the latest HealthQuest newsletter

Publications and presentations

• Modern languages professor presents at conference in Brussels

Technology

• Walk-up wireless clinics start today, run through October

Campus construction and maintenance

• Ward Hall 5# steam to be interrupted Monday
• Fiedler Hall 90# steam to be interrupted Monday
• Burt Hall 5# steam to be interrupted Sept. 21
• West Waters Hall domestic and hot water to be interrupted Monday