Kansas State University

In this issue

Updates from leadership

• From VP Bontrager and VP Stephens: Planning for the holiday season

News and research

• K-State Athletics unveils department's strategic plan and vision
• Kansas State University to celebrate fifth annual Fighting for a Cure Day Oct. 13 with Bill Snyder commemorative shirt

Events

• Save the date: First Landon Lecture of year Sept. 11 by U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran
• Reminder: Budget modernization open forum Aug. 30
• Black Faculty and Staff Alliance to host annual welcome event
• Kansas Science Communication Initiative introduces workshop series
• Science on Tap: 'How has the recent drought impacted prairie stream fishes?'
• Attend Kedziepalooza for free food and JMC fun

Human resources and benefits

• Fire extinguisher training offerings September-November
• Hazardous waste awareness training offered September-December

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Milostan selected as peer reviewer for The Forum on Education Abroad's Quality Improvement Program
• K-State students receive 'A' in recycling

Technology

• K-State Online August updates

Newsletters, magazines and blogs

• 2018 ENGAGE magazine

University life

• K-State Alumni Association announces 2018 K-State Homecoming theme

Volunteer opportunities

• Clinical study for depression and/or suicidal thoughts
• Baby boomers still needed for brief online exercise study