Kansas State University

In this issue

News and research

• A CASE for excellence: K-State creative work takes high honors
• New programs help Native, Indigenous, tribal and rural Kansas students develop interest in becoming veterinarians

COVID-19 university updates

• Updates on COVID-19 in K-State communities

Shared governance

• Diversity Programming Funding application due Feb. 5

Events

• Kathy Brockway to present 'Enthusiasm in teaching: The ultimate renewable'
• International Coordinating Council to host International Singing Night
• JP's Sports Grill celebrates Super Bowl LV with meal packages

Human resources and benefits

• Regarding potentially fraudulent unemployment claims and receipt of IRS Form 1099-G
• Reminder: Nominations open for unclassified professional staff, university support staff awards

Personnel changes

• University names new heads of Eastern and Western Research and Extension centers

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Staley School contributes to Kansas Beats the Virus initiative
• Advisor Forum presents February Charlie Award

Technology

• Feb. 9: Introduction to Qualtrics training

Newsletters, magazines and blogs

• New Lifelines veterinary newsletter now online

University life

• Principles of Community posters available for pickup
• Applications open for Snyder Leadership Legacy Fellows
• Lacy's Fresh Fare and Catering offers take-and-bake meals
• International Buddies open for spring 2021 applications
• Blue Key scholarship applications now open

Volunteer opportunities

• Volunteers needed for exercise research