Kansas State University

In this issue

Updates from leadership

• National search announced for Betty L. Tointon dean of the College of Health and Human Sciences

News and research

• K-State launches effort to heighten digital literacy in Kansas
• K-State's National Agricultural Biosecurity Center awarded grants to enhance animal disease preparedness, response
• K-State Gardens to dedicate new reflecting pool

Shared governance

• Faculty Senate to host Fall Open Forum with President Linton

Human resources and benefits

• Annual Benefits Fair

Training and professional development

• Effectively Utilizing K-State Policies and University Handbook offered Oct. 8
• October Navigate training and development open for registration
• K-State Libraries’ science team seeks first-year science graduate students for professional development cohort
• Register soon for Communication: The Art of Listening and Asking Questions
• Announcing James R. Coffman Leadership Institute: Empowered Individuals, Enhanced Institutions
• Join generative AI 'sandbox'

Kudos, publications and presentations

• International team publishes Artemis I radiation measurements
• Chemistry department awards more than $160,000 to undergraduate students
• Silver Key elects new executive board

Technology

• Explore the OneDrive homepage

University life

• Voter engagement on Manhattan campus: Countdown to Election Day
• Fall mobile food distributions announced
• Attend state legislative candidate debates and town hall on campus
• Call for proposals and nominations: K-State Women in Business Career Summit
• Support for Students through Student Support and Accountability

Volunteer opportunities

• Volunteers needed for a clinical study on depression