Kansas State University

In this issue

Updates from leadership

• Reminder of class cancellations for All-University Open House

News and research

• Eleven graduate students earn scholarships at campuswide research forum
• A catalyst for first-generation student success
• K-State Alumni Association announces new hire, promotion

Events

• Bakery Science Club sale today
• New Faculty Institute luncheon on April 12
• Wellness Week: Water it Down Wednesday
• Eat at Blue Moose, support K-State graduate students
• K-State Alumni Association to celebrate graduates at International Graduation Celebration
• Thirsty Thursday to celebrate arts and sciences faculty tenure and promotion
• Plant pathology Graduate Student Club to host invited speaker Sarah Davidson Evanega
• Thomas Russo to be featured speaker for April 5 Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics Seminar
• K-State Pre-Med Club to host golf tournament to benefit the Flint Hills Community Clinic
• Art department to host Scholarship Awards Presentation and Reception

Human resources and benefits

• Community Safety Talk to take place April 19

Kudos, publications and presentations

• College of Engineering alumni honored for career success
• Two alumni join Kansas State University College of Engineering Hall of Fame
• Arts and Sciences associate dean visits Capitol Hill
• Engineering seniors awarded scholarships
• K-State evaluation and reporting tool recognized nationally
• Park management and conservation faculty joins national Connection to Nature think tank

Technology

• KSIS: Processing Minors session offered April 11

University life

• Introducing the LGBTQ* Faculty and Staff Alliance
• Student of Concern Guide update and survey

Volunteer opportunities

• Participants ages 35-55 years needed for NASA research project
• Complete survey for chance to win up to $100