Kansas State University

In this issue

Research

• Sweeping study of US farm data shows loss of crop diversity the past 34 years

News and research

• Commerce Bank relocates for Union renovation
• Registration open for K-State’s Homecoming 5K Run/Walk
• K-State CES mobile app: Simplifying the Career Fair Experience

Events

• September National Academic Advising Association webinar
• Call for proposals, registration for Assessing Diversity Outcomes: Advancing Inclusive Excellence
• Canvas brown-bag lunch series: Course organization and using templates
• Beach Museum of Art hosts 'Art for Every Home' opening reception Sept. 17 and scholarly speaker series this fall
• 18th annual golf tournament for Kansas State University cancer research Oct. 16
• Nobel Laureate Carl E. Wieman to present K-State Provost’s Excellence in Scholarship Lecture
• Women of Distinction Recognition Ceremony Sept. 17
• Kat Chats with Counseling Services: Mindfulness presentation today
• K-State Horticulture Club mum sale Sept. 18-19

Human resources and benefits

• K-State family moving and getting active in accordance with surgeon general's call to action
• Time is running out to attend a free biometric screening and earn 10 HealthQuest credits
• Introduction to Supervision course starts Oct. 6

Health and safety

• Waste pickup forms now on Environmental Health and Safety website

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Art DeGroat invited lecturer at international Interdependence Day Forum
• School of Family Studies and Human Services adds VISTA members to support military families
• K-State receives NSF award to improve access to computational resources
• Research excellence earns three students 2015 University Distinguished Professors Graduate Student Awards
• Kansas State University Marching Band to be recognized with Sudler Trophy

Gifts

• K-State couple supports new welcome center