Kansas State University

In this issue

From the president

• Welcoming more learners to K-State: Next-Gen K-State monthly update from President Linton

From the administration

• K-State Athletics Update with Gene Taylor

News and research

• Kansas State University again recognized for supporting the success of diverse students
• K-State students compete, win prizes at Fall 2024 Edward Jones Sales Competition
• Public and K-State community invited to Oct. 16 lecture by 'Deaf Utopia' common read author

Human resources and benefits

• Have questions about open enrollment and 2025 benefits?

Training and professional development

• Collaborative Communication for Supervisors offered Oct. 24
• Teaching and Learning Center's Professional Development Series
• October Water Wednesday will highlight engagement and extension
• Building Next-Gen Leadership series continues Oct. 21-24 with 'Conflict: How to Make It Productive'

Personnel changes

• National search announced for assistant vice provost for academic affairs and assistant vice provost for faculty affairs

Health and safety

• Why Wildcat Pause Day matters
• Beating the flu starts with you

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Modern languages faculty publish volumes on women's literature, culture and politics
• Freshman leaders at K-State selected for Quest Freshman Honorary
• College of Agriculture presents awards to alumni and faculty
• Kansas Energy Program technical assistance secures $5.6M in grant awards, empowering rural communities

Technology

• HRIS, KSIS and DARS maintenance scheduled for Oct. 13
• DAIR streamlines federal reporting with new automation process
• 2025 spring textbook adoption deadline

University life

• United in Purpose: Donate to the K-State Employee United Way Campaign today
• Hale Library records highest gate count numbers since 2017
• Weekly global religious, spiritual and nonreligious observance information
• Undergraduate research and travel funds available through SDUR
• Service-learning opportunities in Guatemala