Kansas State University

In this issue

Updates from leadership

• Kansas Board of Regents March meeting agenda items

News and research

• SBA announces Great Plains Technology and Manufacturing Cluster initiative at university
• SIIL establishes SOILS Consortium with global partners
• Apply by April 15 for Open/Alternative Textbook Initiative funds

Events

• Biologist melds prairie bird population research and music for unique science communication project
• Week of Welcome 2019 planning committee meeting
• New Faculty Institute breakfast on March 25
• Additional Power BI training available
• Reminder: 23rd annual Travel and Dining Auction is March 22
• Free MAX concert featuring Pat Lok
• Lee to present CAS Diversity Lecture on creating inclusive spaces in the sciences
• Bakery Science Club sale today
• On the Spot Improv to present sketch comedy show
• From Kansas to Mars, K-State alumna Sarah Lamm to speak
• Today: Sung-O Kim presents 'Plasma Endoscopy using Optical Fibers for Cancer Therapy'
• Chilean pianist Paulina Zamora to present recital Saturday, March 23
• UFM Community Learning Center to host presentation for Heritage of America tour
• 'It's all about Water' lecture March 21
• Earn a Passport for Success K-State 360 Badge this spring
• Big 12 Virtual Career Fair March 27

Human resources and benefits

• Global Campus to offer virtual access to the OLC Innovate conference

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Critical Language Scholarships awarded to two students
• Sophomore leadership honorary selects 2019-2020 members

University life

• Request a presentation for your group

Volunteer opportunities

• Faculty cap and gown survey closes Thursday