Kansas State University

In this issue

Updates from leadership

• Letter to campus about cost of living increase

News and research

• Sodexo to provide food service to Union, other campus dining locations
• Open access fees: Is it worth it to pay to play?
• International Grains Program partners with AIB International
• Dream come true: Fantasy football grabs attention of fans and franchises, creates jobs
• Clear pathway to landing a job: K-State Salina aviation inks hiring agreement with ExpressJet Airlines
• Recognizing excellence: Environmental attorney, policy analyst for low-income adults receive alumni awards from College of Arts and Sciences

Events

• Pack the field house
• Institute for Student Learning and Assessment today
• Jeff Riemer to lecture about passion, collaboration on Monday
• University printing open house
• Faculty Day at K-State Libraries Nov. 7
• Social media roundtable today
• International student and scholar services Coffee Hour presents Spain
• Replay the season: Annual concert of the Pride of Wildcat Land features music from halftime shows

Human resources and benefits

• Americans with Disabilities Act presentation on Nov. 8

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Daughters of the American Revolution recognize Haar's textile dye sustainability work
• Wirka elected to Society of Broadcast Engineers leadership position

Gifts

• Giving the gift of education: Mother's passion for her alma mater benefits student scholarships, sorority