Kansas State University

Updates from leadership

• Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Observance Week Jan. 25-31
• Finalists announced for dean of College of Health and Human Sciences position
• Kansas Board of Regents January meeting university updates

News and research

• K-State welcomes distinguished ACE Fellow Christopher DePerno
• Country music star Aaron Watson takes the stage for McCain Performance Series

Personnel changes

• Brosius named Office of Educational Innovation and Evaluation interim executive director

Health and safety

• Prepare for the extreme cold

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Advisor Forum presents January Charlie Award
• Wood featured as vocalist with Heartland Baroque in North Carolina concerts

Newsletters, magazines and blogs

• Research Weekly

University life

• Absence policy reminder
• Regular parking permit restrictions resume Jan. 21
• Call for collaborators: K-State Social Media Week

Updates from leadership

• National search begins for vice president for research

From the Kansas Board of Regents

• K-State's agenda for the January Kansas Board of Regents meeting

News and research

• K-State opens innovation hub to advance research and economic development
• K-State engineers help Kansas waterslide company bring products to the Middle East
• Ozark Mountain Daredevils play McCain Auditorium for farewell tour

Personnel changes

• University Printing brings in industry talent to serve as new director
• NACADA welcomes Zoranna Jones to executive office

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Agronomy professors Joshi and Jha earn prestigious science communication fellowships

Technology

• Create, distribute and analyze surveys using Qualtrics

Campus construction and maintenance

• Claflin Road is closed between Mid-Campus Drive and Denison Avenue until 5 p.m. Jan. 18

Newsletters, magazines and blogs

• Teaching and Learning Center's news and professional development opportunities

University life

• Cats' Cupboard is open

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Updates from leadership

• Provost names search committee for dean of College of Agriculture and director of K-State Research and Extension
• Nominations invited for four presidential and university awards
• Provost names search committee for dean of K-State Libraries
• An invite from Adam Walker to K-State faculty and staff
• Spring syllabi resources and required statements

Training and professional development

• Instructional support sessions hosted by Teaching and Learning Center
• Research Administrators Council meeting Jan. 14

Personnel changes

• K-State Alumni Association announces updates to staff

University life

• Session proposals wanted for summer program for high school students interested in health care

Updates from leadership

• Save the date: Open forums with dean of the College of Health and Human Sciences finalists

News and research

• Attend ribbon cutting today for new innovative office space to drive research, engagement and economic development

Technology

• HRIS, KSIS and DARS maintenance scheduled for Jan. 12

Newsletters, magazines and blogs

• Research Weekly

University life

• Cats' Cupboard: The K-State food pantry closed until further notice

News and research

• Campuses return to normal operations
• Reminder: K-State will observe Jan. 9 national day of mourning for President Jimmy Carter
• KSVDL advises vigilance for emerging cattle parasite
• Deadline approaching to apply for equipment grants from Kansas Water Institute

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Cassie Hall recognized as Professional Staff of the Week

University life

• Lafene Health Center, Lafene CAPS and Cats’ Cupboard closed Friday morning
• Participate in interdisciplinary discussion on broadband efforts

News and research

• Limited operations at all campuses on Jan. 6
• K-State will observe Jan. 9 national day of mourning for President Jimmy Carter
• K-State selects 11 collaborative projects across Kansas for K-State 105 Entrepreneurial Blueprint Initiative
• Statewide listening sessions look for input on College of Agriculture dean, KSRE director search

Training and professional development

• Register for Jan. 16 Winter Advising Institute
• Register for Software Carpentry workshop on Unix Shell and Version Control with Git

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Haijun Kang and Ashley Blake recognized as Professor and Professional Staff of the Week
• Mechanical and nuclear engineering department hosts award ceremony