Kansas State University

In this issue

News and research

• Notice to faculty preparing syllabi for spring 2012
• Circle of knowledge: Graduate students selected to present research to legislators at annual summit
• Professor's work, committee meeting help support military families as troops leave Iraq
• Loading up on success: Advanced Manufacturing Institute helps Sterling company boost product performance

Events

• National Academic Advising Association to host webinar Thursday
• Representatives from Google to host tech talk Friday
• Training sessions scheduled for KSU Foundation accounting manual
• Flower power: Plant sale offers more than 60 varieties of university-grown holiday poinsettias

Health and safety

• Nationwide emergency alert system test today

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Pollution prevention specialist passes national exam on energy management systems

Publications and presentations

• Music professor performs at national conference, tours several states and Canada
• Anthropologists present at international conference in Toronto

Gifts

• Dave Fritchen: Why I support the All-University Campaign
• Hawker Beechcraft, Max-Viz donation lets K-State avionics students learn latest technology

Technology

• Faculty/staff: Try new-tech 'ultra short throw' projector through Nov. 18
• Media Development Center has extended hours through Dec. 9

Newsletters, magazines and blogs

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