January 31, 2013
Research
News and research
- Call for proposals: Spring 2013 Faculty Development Awards and University Small Research Grants
- President Kirk Schulz appointed to NCAA Executive Committee
- Celebrating 150 years as first land-grant institution begins Feb. 14
Events
- Women of K-State reception: Sweet Honey In The Rock
- Nominate a student to be part of Wildcat Leadership Challenge: Feb. 28-March 3
- Faculty Senate to host spring open forums
- Presentations by candidates for assistant dean for diversity, College of Arts and Sciences
- Hand and dyepot: Textile, apparel art exhibit
- Family valentines workshop Feb. 3
- K-State women's basketball vs. KU
Human resources and benefits
Gifts
January 30, 2013
From the president
News and research
- Charge your ride: University installs electric vehicle charging station
- Super Bowl champion, College of Education faculty member becomes game changer for K-State's students, athletes
Events
- What are your strengths? Find out during StrengthsQuest Week, Feb. 4-8
- Bakery Science Club weekly bake sale today
- Emmy-award winning journalist, technologist David Pogue presenting March 5
- Valentines workshop for adults
- Founder of Schweitzer Engineering Labs to speak at inaugural National Academy of Engineering seminar series
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
- Logan publishes in The Kansas Anthropologist
- Hatfield presents at the National Mentoring Conference, University of New Mexico
Policy/procedure updates
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
- Winter 2013 issue of Perspectives focuses on clean water, clean air, clean energy
- The Purchasing Post January newsletter
Volunteer opportunities
January 29, 2013
News and research
- Help welcome new and transfer students to K-State
- Helping those who serve: Distance education scholarship offers assistance to military students
Events
- Mark your calendars for Garden Talks and Walks
- After-school alliance draws community organizations together for change at K-State Olathe
- Information session on the opportunity to travel to Turkey
- Big 12 champs to be recognized at Wednesday's basketball game
- Search for forgiveness, redemption set stage for drama in K-State Theatre's 'Bengal tiger at the Baghdad zoo'
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Entomologist Zhu is guest editor for special journal issue
- Mark of excellence: Stith new fellow of the National Council on Family Relations
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
- College of Agriculture January 2013 Updates
- Kansas State Research and Extension January 2013 updates
January 28, 2013
Updates from leadership
Research
News and research
- Postal rates increase
- Help K-State by sharing your special classroom events, projects with the Division Communications and Marketing
- International buddies: Not just for students
- E-newsletter templates, training available
- Call for International Incentive Grant proposals
- Grant them the wisdom: Funding from Verizon provides peer tutors in academics, finances at K-State Salina
- Survey finds university's graduates in demand; Cerner, Black & Veatch and Cargill top list of corporate employers
Events
- Making people care: Planning, writing newsletter content to increase engagement, giving
- Last chance to register for the S4 Spring Teaching Workshop
- Hand and dyepot: Textile, apparel art exhibit
- Raymond Hall, Cargill, will deliver the College of Business Administration’s Diversity Lecture Series
- Kinesiology fitness program offering water aerobics
Kudos, publications and presentations
Technology
- Top three password tips before the Feb. 13 password deadline
- Password managers can help remember all your passwords
University life
January 25, 2013
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Next Generation Science Standards open for feedback until Jan. 29
- Diversity enhancement efforts earn student from Wichita, education professor Commerce Bank Presidential awards
Events
- There's still time to register for the 2013 Kansas Day celebration
- Ray Huff to deliver annual Architecture, Planning and Design Diversity Lecture Jan. 28
- K-State Concert Band Clinic starts today
- Candidates for assistant dean for diversity, College of Arts and Sciences
Kudos, publications and presentations
January 24, 2013
Updates from leadership
- K-State Excellence in Engagement awards submission reminder: Due Feb. 1
- University comments on funding announcement in governor's proposed state budget
News and research
- Funds now available for open access publishing
- Somebody to love: Expert says young crushes on older celebrities part of passage into adulthood
- Traditions tighten student, alumni bonds throughout Kansas State University history
Events
- K-State CrossFit: Improve functional fitness, mobility
- Nationally renowned speaker Todd Zakrajsek to speak at teaching workshop Feb. 1-2
- Registration open for Innovation in Teaching and Learning Conference March 4-5
- K-State Proud volunteer workshop Jan. 28
- Free screening of 'The Rosa Parks Story' Jan. 26
Publications and presentations
- Potts presents on Irish literature at Indian universities
- Anthropologist presents kickoff lecture to museum exhibit in Amsterdam
Technology
January 23, 2013
Updates from leadership
- Students, faculty benefit from academic excellence awards providing funding for travel, equipment, lecture series and more
- Nominate a faculty member for outstanding mentoring of undergraduate students in research
- Nominations being accepted for excellence in undergraduate research award
- A letter from A.D. John Currie: Updates from the department
Research
News and research
- Award deadline extended for K-State Book Network awards
- Feb. 1 deadline nears for nominations for Awards of Excellence for both classified and unclassified professional staff
Events
- Registration open for spring 2013 basic language training class
- Bakery science club bake sales start next week
- K-State Libraries to host international history exhibit with Kansas connection
- Discounted women's basketball $3 tickets for Faculty/Staff Appreciation Night, tonight
- Social Media Roundtable meeting Jan. 24
- Agri-Industry Career Fair offers job, networking opportunities Jan. 30
- For the joy of learning: Osher Institute classes spring into a new year with UFM Community Learning Center
Human resources and benefits
- Introduction to Supervision course starts Feb. 5
- Archived videos, surveys available for urban water candidate feedback
Personnel changes
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- K-State technology entrepreneurship program celebrates 10th anniversary
- Olathe campus receives Corporate Citizen of the Year award
Technology
- Report from email upgrade committee is available online
- New IT services for 2013: New equipment for checkout, courtesy charging station
Volunteer opportunities
January 22, 2013
News and research
- Hail to the chief: Kansas State University inks partnership with presidential library
- K-State Telefund is growing its team of student callers
Events
- Marching band extravaganza: 'DRUMline Live' hits McCain stage Feb. 8
- Mahesh Daas to deliver architecture lecture Friday
- February brings sesquicentennial, popular shows, special presentations to campus
Human resources and benefits
- Central mail services to present 'Mail Preparation'
- 'Becoming an Ally' SafeZone introductory training Spring 2013
Kudos, publications and presentations
Technology
January 21, 2013
From the provost
News and research
- Physics department adds spring dates to popular K-State Olathe series
- Just another manic Monday? Not if you start budgeting, says K-State-Salina personal financial planning expert
- University's sesquicentennial and land-grant roots find prestigious place at presidential inauguration luncheon
Human resources and benefits
January 18, 2013
From the provost
News and research
- Rec services announces opening of Rec Complex south addition
- Food pro: Small changes support successful weight loss
Events
Technology
January 17, 2013
News and research
- K-State Salina's office of college of advancement changes name
- Alternative Service Committee visits University of Kansas, Part II
- Kansas Board of Regents responds to the governor's fiscal year 2014 and 2015 budget
Events
- Weber, Patterson to host Coaches vs. Cancer luncheon
- Men's basketball vs. Oklahoma
- K-State community invited to signing ceremony
- Digital signage open house today
- College of Veterinary Medicine lecture series on K-State Olathe campus grooms future professionals in animal health corridor
Personnel changes
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
January 16, 2013
Updates from leadership
Research
- Engineer making rechargeable batteries with layered nanomaterials
- K-State-led research team awarded $5.08 million to study oilseed camelina as biofuel feedstock
News and research
Shared governance
Events
Health and safety
Publications and presentations
January 15, 2013
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Righteous Among the Nations exhibit coming to Hale
- Updated online ordering in K-State Research and Extension bookstore
- Money savvy: Gift aids university in financial education of students, alumni
- Rec Services office closed Jan. 18 for move to temporary location.
- Walk-in portraits at Dole Hall cancelled today
Events
- K-State Social Club luncheon Feb. 5
- Urban Water Institute to interview candidates, campus encouraged to attend Friday presentations
- Israeli ambassador Michael Oren speaking Jan. 29 at Kansas State University
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
- Thurston leads panel session, presents at international education conference
- Marshall presents workshop at international conference
Technology
- iPad User Group meeting: News apps, RSS readers, Newsstand
- QSR International speaker presents "Using NVivo as a Research Tool"
Campus construction and maintenance
January 14, 2013
News and research
- New facilities management software contract
- Department of kinesiology moves to College of Human Ecology
Events
- K-State's Freedom Alliance presents 'Very Young Girls'
- Kansas Day celebration
- Soulful sounds: Grammy-nominated group Sweet Honey in the Rock coming to McCain
- 150 years of wonder: Beach Museum exhibition brings together objects from many university departments in honor of Sesquicentennial
- University physics department continues popular series at Olathe campus
January 11, 2013
Updates from leadership
Publications and presentations
Financial services
Technology
January 10, 2013
News and research
Events
Kudos, publications and presentations
Gifts
Campus construction and maintenance
January 9, 2013
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
Campus construction and maintenance
Volunteer opportunities
January 8, 2013
Events
- A singular sensation: 'A Chorus Line' comes to McCain Auditorium
- Susan Rose will be featured artist at SouthWind Gallery, Topeka
Personnel changes
January 7, 2013
News and research
- Last call to submit proposals for the Innovations in Teaching and Learning Conference
- Helping hand: Kansas communities benefit through work of entrepreneurial student group at K-State Salina
- History on the move: Purple Masque Theatre getting new home in West Stadium
Publications and presentations
Financial services
- Kansas State University's annual financial report available
- First quarter sales tax rate changed to 8.05 percent
Technology
January 4, 2013
News and research
- College of Education documentary to air on local TV stations
- Cargill launches new Cargill Global Scholars program
- Commerce Bank Presidential Awards for Distinguished Service to Minority Students
Human resources and benefits
Campus construction and maintenance
January 3, 2013
News and research
- Five familiar faces in Phoenix cheering for K-State: Dan Manucci
- Five familiar faces in Phoenix cheering for K-State: Scott Pasmore
- Five familiar faces in Phoenix cheering for K-State: Sharon Bates
- MANKO Window Systems sponsors design competition
- International Grains program announces 2013 courses
- Rec membership by payroll deduct
Human resources and benefits
- Division of Human Resources to present Supervising Students on the Job
- How to recognize and prevent sexual harassment presentation for nonsupervisory employees Jan. 16
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
- Powell, colleagues publish article in The Grower on crisis management
- Biosecurity Research Institute staff publications
January 2, 2013
NBAF Update
News and research
- Community garden grant applications due Jan. 15
- Five familiar faces in Phoenix cheering for K-State: Thomas Hill
- eID password change starts Jan. 1, new feature allows password recovery via text message
- Five familiar faces in Phoenix cheering for K-State: Brad Nelsen