Kansas State University

In this issue

From the president

• Letter to campus regarding Fake Patty's Day

Updates from leadership

• Final candidate for dean of the College of Education to deliver public forum today
• Position, search committee announced for the director of the Honor and Integrity System

Research

• Research finds manganese concentrations higher in residential neighborhoods than industrial sites, levels vary by region

News and research

• Primary sources bring real life to research
• New continuing education program promotes degree completion for Kansas residents
• Positioned for success: Garmin Internship Program gives students hands-on research experience

Events

• Noted violinist Madeleine Mitchell to perform March 12
• Dean of Yale University School of Art to give lecture Thursday
• Upcoming 2012 Engagement Symposium, 'A Day of Learning: Communities Engaging Landscape'
• 'Confluences on the Amazon: Interdisciplinary study abroad?' to be focus of next Vernon Larson International Luncheon Lecture March 13

Human resources and benefits

• Reminder: HRIS/Employee Self-Service will be unavailable this weekend

Publications and presentations

• Burrack presents at state and national conferences
• Concert choir performs at the American Choral Directors Association Convention