Kansas State University

In this issue

Updates from leadership

• Open presentations, candidates for the interim dean of the College of Business Administration
• A letter from A.D. John Currie

From the vice president for research

• Professional development helps researchers make a wish

News and research

• K-State's Powercat Financial Counseling receives a financial boost
• Congratulate the spring 2015 distance graduates through virtual commencement
• Kansas State University to host regional entomology meeting
• Summer hours for Counseling Services begin on May 14
• New York architect Jay Siebenmorgen to be visiting Regnier chair for APDesign
• Service restored: Natural gas to all buildings on Manhattan campus

Events

• Research Facilities & Resources Showcase
• Reminder: Nobel Laureate lecture today
• Retirement reception for Susana Valdovinos Friday, May 22
• Kansas State University and community partners set purple ribbon-cutting for Bulk Solids Innovation Center grand opening
• Doris Galvan retirement reception May 27
• Call for proposals for Assessing diversity outcomes: Advancing inclusive excellence

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Management Information Systems Club elects new officers for the 2015-2016 academic year
• University honors four with Commerce Bank and W.T. Kemper Foundation Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award
• Three doctorate students rewarded with prestigious Sarachek award

Campus construction activities

• Chilled Water Expansion Project: Claflin Road, 17th Street, College Heights Road closures

Campus construction and maintenance

• Service interruption: Access to Weber Arena

Volunteer opportunities

• Actors needed for Counseling Services video
• Faculty Senate requesting volunteers for Faculty Senate committees