Kansas State University

In this issue

Updates from leadership

• Nominations for the 2015 university distinguished professors

Research

• Multimillion-dollar grant helps researchers shed light on ultrafast dynamics

News and research

• Online option for mandatory anti-discrimination training launched to colleges
• Grade submission deadline is noon Tuesday, Dec. 23, for fall 2014
• Maes serves on centennial conference committee
• Important traffic information regarding move-in days

Events

• Eric Stonestreet and Jesse Tyler Ferguson at McCain Auditorium on Sept. 19
• Burton presents in agricultural economics Last Lecture series Aug. 26
• Faculty and staff golf at Wamego Country Club Sept. 19

Personnel changes

• Kristin Oberheide appointed director of international admissions and recruiting

Kudos, publications and presentations

• K-State Global Campus academic advising program to be recognized by Association for Continuing Higher Education
• Kinesiology senior receives undergraduate research fellow grant
• Johannes receives Stowe Award for adolescent health plan work

Publications and presentations

• K-State professor performs at international clarinet convention

Technology

• New generation technologies prepare students for modern-day engineering

Campus construction and maintenance

• Service interruption: Weber Hall fire sprinkler systems

University life

• Call for applications to the 2015-2016 class of risk management student fellows