January 31, 2014
From the president
News and research
- Tomorrow's social media meeting canceled because of weather
- Johnson Cancer Research Center invites applications for spring semester awards
- Opportunity for International Scientific Collaboration: U.S. and the state of São Paulo, Brazil
Events
- Family Valentines Workshop on Sunday at Beach Museum
- 'Leadership for the Common Good' topic of March 11 K-State Leadership Seminar
Kudos, publications and presentations
- University selects 12 Civic Leadership Scholarship finalists from high schools across Kansas, region
Volunteer opportunities
January 30, 2014
News and research
Events
- Mathematics Colloquium lecture Jan. 30
- Historian, journalist to discuss John Steuart Curry mural controversy in Jan. 30 presentation
- Study Abroad Fair coming Feb. 5
- K-State Salina campus gets exclusive look at K-State documentary
- E-newsletter training Feb. 11
- Mediasite demo Feb. 5: Use video to increase student interaction
- Kansans invited to take action against hunger at 2014 Hunger Dialogue in Wichita Feb. 25-26
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
Technology
January 29, 2014
Updates from leadership
News and research
Events
- Geography faculty candidate to present on the Yangtze River, China
- Center for Sustainable Energy announces 2014 Energy Symposium
- Dark comedy 'God of Carnage' looks at what happens when parents behave badly
- KC area alumni to gather at Olathe campus
Human resources and benefits
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
- Engineer brings new twist to sodium ion battery technology with discovery of flexible molybdenum disulfide electrodes
- Russell chairs national committee meeting
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
Volunteer opportunities
- Moms, have a new baby? Don't have time to exercise?
- Find out about your metabolic health, body composition and aerobic capacity — and get a free breakfast
- Participants needed for study on custody arrangement decisions in divorced or separated families
January 28, 2014
From the provost
News and research
- Visitors from Costa Rica meet with journalism faculty and students, learn about university branding efforts
- Zoom troubleshooting guide, plus Zoom news
- iPad warranty and repair services now available to K-Staters and campus units
Events
- Linda Biehl to speak on restorative justice, Nelson Mandela and her daughter's death in Feb. 4 presentation
- Dance, acrobatics, music and more part of performance by Quixotic at McCain Auditorium
- Union Program Council hosts a 'Decade of Drag'
- Tickets available as K-State basketball hosts Texas Tech
- Register by Wednesday for the 2014 Teaching Workshop and door prizes from the Union Computer Store
- Mathematics Colloquium Lecture today
- World-renowned gospel singer and preacher to perform tomorrow at MLK candlelight vigil
- Spring 2014 FDA and USRG call for proposals
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
Gifts
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
Volunteer opportunities
January 27, 2014
Updates from leadership
- Reminder regarding engagement survey
- Dawson named College of Engineering dean at Kansas State University following national search
News and research
- K-State Student Union renovation update
- Follow faculty member's Olympic adventures at bryanpinkall.blogspot.com
- Division of Continuing Education scholarships provide financial support to distance students
Events
- MIT researcher to discuss nuclear reactor physics challenges
- Design principal of New York architecture firm to present diversity lecture Jan. 30
Kudos, publications and presentations
Volunteer opportunities
- Do you love the prairie? Volunteer training begins Feb. 15 at Konza Prairie
- Start the semester off right in a relaxed study hall environment
January 24, 2014
News and research
- Classified Senate accepting senator nominations
- University recycling and placement of blue recycling toters
- Kansas State University earns 2013 Tree Campus USA® recognition
Events
- 2013 Art Faculty Exhibition purchase prize to be awarded
- The film 'Soundtrack for a Revolution' at Beach Museum on Saturday
- KSU Social Club to meet Feb. 4
- Join university in celebrating Australia partnerships at 6 p.m. Sunday
- Next NACADA Webinar Jan. 30
- K-State Concert Band Clinic begins today
- New Beach Museum of Art exhibition features works by noted regionalist painter John Steuart Curry
- February a month for art, music, theatre, dance and more at university
Kudos, publications and presentations
Volunteer opportunities
- Volunteer search effort for missing Jane Peterson
- Actors and voiceover talent needed: Audition Jan. 29 and 30
January 23, 2014
Updates from leadership
- Applications being accepted for Sarachek Predoctoral Honors Fellowship
- Nominations being accepted for Commerce Bank Distinguished Graduate Faculty Award
- University Budget Advisory Committee reviewing processes, beginning action plan
From the KSU Foundation
News and research
- Dandaneau helps develop, teach disabilities studies course
- International programs office accepting International Incentive Grant proposals
Events
- Upcoming workshops at the Beach Museum of Art
- Coffman Leadership Institute invites campus nominations
- Wildcat fans can be K-State Proud with a T-shirt purchase at the Salina campus
- Tony Award-winning actress, singer Bernadette Peters performing at McCain
- Agricultural job opportunities available at university's Agri-Industry Career Fair
- Sales seminar at K-State Olathe shows how to heat up sales
Human resources and benefits
- Affirmative Action to present Respectful Work Relationships training Feb. 4
- Affirmative action presents Sexual Harassment Awareness for Supervisors on Feb. 6
- Introduction to Supervision begins Feb. 4
- Evironmental health and safety is offering hazard communication training
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
University life
January 22, 2014
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Accounting students start a student chapter of the Institute of Management Accountants
- Representatives to begin reviewing regents' social media policy Friday
- KSDB-FM offers special program produced by students
- Use of video game technology helps you help students
- Postage stamp price increase
Events
- Kansas Day 2014 celebration offered Jan. 29
- New Beach Museum of Art exhibition explores history, significance of root cellars found in Flint Hills
- The color purple, 150 ways, on display through quilts in Justin Hall
Human resources and benefits
- Central Mail Services to present mail preparation training
- Radiation safety training begins tomorrow
- Supervising students training offered on Feb. 12
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
January 21, 2014
From the provost
Updates from leadership
- Excellence in Engagement Award applications due Feb. 1
- Nominations sought for University Distinguished Faculty Award for Mentoring of Undergraduate Students in Research
NBAF Update
News and research
- Helpful hints for submitting articles to K-State Today
- Media Development Center hours for spring 2014 semester
- UFM technology classes for spring 2014: iPad, Lightroom, cybersecurity and more
- Work group named to create recommendations on improper use of social media
- Public tours of West Stadium Center available beginning Jan. 28
- Powercat Financial Counseling’s appointment request feature available to students through iSIS now
Events
- Information session offered tomorrow at Olathe campus
- Annual FETE Teaching Workshop Jan. 31-Feb. 1
- Women's basic self-defense class offered at recreation complex
- Geography faculty candidate to present on Alaska vegetation change
- Energy issues leader is featured speaker at Lou Douglas Lecture Series
Human resources and benefits
- SafeZone introductory training, 'Becoming an Ally,' offered Jan. 25
- Interacting with difficult visitors session scheduled for Jan. 23
- Fire extinguisher training beginning Jan. 28
- Asbestos awareness for building occupants begins Jan. 24
- Office of affirmative action to present 'Respectful Work Relationships' Jan. 23
- Hazardous waste awareness training begins Jan. 23
Personnel changes
Publications and presentations
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
January 17, 2014
Legislative update
News and research
Events
- Tickets available as K-State basketball hosts West Virginia
- Nationally recognized geoscientist to speak Feb. 5 on water resource impacts of hydrofracking
Publications and presentations
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
January 16, 2014
Updates from leadership
Research
News and research
- Black Faculty and Staff Alliance meeting today at noon
- Alternative energy patent issued to Kansas State University
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Office of assessment website featured this month by National Institute for Learning Outcomes Assessment
- Fourth-year architecture student earns scholarship for design project
Publications and presentations
Gifts
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
January 15, 2014
Updates from leadership
NBAF Update
Research
Events
- Webinar Jan. 31: Charting Collections of Connections in Social Media: Creating Maps and Measures with NodeXL
- Faculty Senate to host spring open forums
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
January 14, 2014
News and research
Events
- K-State Alerts test tomorrow will be email only
- Tickets available as K-State basketball hosts Oklahoma tonight
- NVivo 10 for Mac webinar on Jan. 24
- University celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Observance Week
Human resources and benefits
January 13, 2014
News and research
- Documentary about K-State’s African-American alumni premieres during Martin Luther King Jr. Observance Week
- Research by design: APDesign students participate in research symposium
Events
Volunteer opportunities
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service 2014
- Seeking participants for a youth health promotion research study
January 10, 2014
News and research
Events
Personnel changes
- Rolley's leadership of landscape architecture and regional and community planning department to continue
- Ameerah McBride joins affirmative action office
Gifts
Policy/procedure updates
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
January 9, 2014
News and research
- University printing email problems prompt change
- Salina campus alumnus newest K-Stater featured for living the Wildcat Way
- Office 365 update
- Three graduate programs ranked among nation's top 25 by student-rated website
- Engineering, education online graduate programs move up in U.S. News & World Report rankings
Events
- Donna Crawshaw retirement celebration
- 26th annual K-State Conference on Applied Statistics in Agriculture accepting presentation submissions
- Search engine optimization topic of Jan. 16 brown bag for communicators
Gifts
Volunteer opportunities
January 8, 2014
Research
News and research
- Nominations open for K-State Libraries' faculty award
- Mastering an opportunity: Number of Master of Public Health graduates growing
Events
Human resources and benefits
- New Employee Assistance Program provider selected
- HealthQuest screening appointments still available Jan. 14-17
Health and safety
Financial services
January 7, 2014
Updates from leadership
News and research
Events
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
January 6, 2014
News and research
- Reminder: Email switches to Office 365 today
- Center for Child Development opening one hour later today, at 8:30 a.m.