Kansas State University

In this issue

From the vice president for research

• RSCAD Momentum

Research

• By studying twins, psychologist researches proactivity in the workplace

News and research

• Konza Prairie research program receives $6.76 million NSF grant renewal

Events

• Opening reception for art exhibit by K-State students today
• Mathematics Colloquium lecture Nov. 6
• Why I Give: A Week of Gratitude
• Call for presentations for K-State Conference on Applied Statistics in Agriculture
• Celebrate International Education Week Nov. 16-21

Human resources and benefits

• Processing Minors iSIS training Nov. 11 available in HRIS
• Anti-discrimination training offered in November, December

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Kramer named fellow of American Concrete Institute
• Thanks to Greeks Going Green
• Administrators recognize preservice teacher's act of heroism
• Staley School of Leadership Studies faculty, students participate in 16th annual International Leadership Association Global Conference
• K-State Salina's Taylor named top pilot second year in row while university team places second overall in regional aviation competition

Publications and presentations

• Nasser to present research at ninth annual Conference on Empirical Legal Studies

Campus construction activities

• Parking lot closure set for Nov. 10

Technology

• K-State Online: November training available for the upgrade to Canvas

Newsletters, magazines and blogs

• November issue of WorldWide Wildcats distance student newsletter