Kansas State University

In this issue

Updates from leadership

• A letter from A.D. John Currie

From the vice president for research

• Web changes showcase K-State research, scholarly and creative activities and discovery

News and research

• K-State alumnus Tom Milbourn speaks at Journalism and Mass Communications Honors Banquet
• 2015 Space Migration concept proposals due Monday, May 4
• Behind the words: What meat labels mean
• College of Veterinary Medicine collaboration selects four Chinese students for veterinary medical degree
• K-State Police hosted state public safety communication conference

Events

• All-University Awards Ceremony set for Wednesday, May 6
• K-State bands present three nights of concerts
• Theodore Roosevelt Elementary choir performing today at McCain, K-State Student Union
• Australian Fulbright senior scholar visits university for Oz to Oz program
• Time correction: Chorale concert
• Reminder: Audacity a cappella spring concert tonight

Human resources and benefits

• Medicare Basics Wellness Workshop May 6

Health and safety

• Safety tips about recycling at the Recycle Center

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Alpha Zeta Chapter brings home national awards
• College of Agriculture Advisor of the Year
• Strayhall wins Sullivan Poetry Award
• Manhattan student takes second place in international competition
• College of Human Ecology names 17 outstanding graduating seniors

Publications and presentations

• Geography faculty, students present at national conference

Technology

• Additional Grading in KSIS sessions added for spring 2015

Volunteer opportunities

• Faculty, staff and graduate students invited to register for 2015-2016 Guide to Personal Success mentoring program