Kansas State University

In this issue

Updates from leadership

• Comment period to close for Human Capital Services Assessment Report

Research

• Sensing science: Graphene quantum dots may someday tell if it will rain on Mars

News and research

• Meet one of K-State's newest university distinguished professors: Mike Tokach
• EPA honors university's dining hall food composting program for successfully reducing waste, promoting sustainability

Events

• 'Frontier Manhattan' 150th lecture today, free 150th merchandise
• Plant scientists wanted for American Phytopathological Society meeting June 12-14
• Becoming an Ally: SafeZone Introductory Training May 21
• Bake sales begin again in September
• Time to rock: 'Rock of Ages' brings the greatest hits of the '80s to life on McCain stage

Kudos, publications and presentations

• AgFest raises $3,500 for charity
• Leadership, scholarship and service: Blue Key inducts new members
• Business excellence: Beta Gamma Sigma business honor society selects new members

Publications and presentations

• Andrew McGowan to compete in national video and poster competition
• Jon Mahoney to publish work in Public Affairs Quarterly

Gifts

• A lifetime of giving, an enduring legacy