January 30, 2015
From the vice president for research
News and research
- Greek Life board of directors announced
- Director of Center for Child Development interviews begin Monday
- University nominates four students for Goldwater Scholarship
Events
- K-State Invitational GameJam design competition is Feb. 6-8
- Shatter the Silence lunch hour: Community dialogue on sexual violence on Monday
- Community Café for Racial Justice
- Beach Museum hosts annual valentine workshop on Sunday
Human resources and benefits
Personnel changes
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
January 29, 2015
From the provost
Updates from leadership
From the vice president for research
News and research
- University selects 11 Civic Leadership Scholarship finalists from high schools across Kansas, region
- Food safety fumble: Research finds 90 percent of home chefs contaminate food
Events
- Evening gatherings to foster dialogue between artists, scientists
- Landscape architecture and regional & community planning department to host colloquium
- 'Transforming the Teaching and Learning Environment' virtual conference
- Staley School of Leadership Studies seeking applications for inaugural Snyder Leadership Legacy Fellows program
- Chinese acrobats to perform Friday
- All aboard: K-State Theatre rolling out comedy 'Bustown'
Human resources and benefits
Technology
Campus construction and maintenance
January 28, 2015
News and research
- Powercat Financial Counseling celebrates five-year anniversary
- K-State Proud: More than a T-shirt
- Robert Fraley discusses mitigating global challenges in inaugural Henry C. Gardiner lecture
- How to make your New Year's resolution last one year, not one month
- Scholarships help Kansas State University students study around the globe
Events
- Kinesiology department offers free CrossFit group exercise classes
- New Faculty Institute luncheon on Feb. 5
- Explore, indulge in different cultures, languages from native speakers
- Bake Club sale today
- Graduate student's original play, 'Dunia, an Ex-Muslim Woman's Story,' Jan. 29-31 at Purple Masque Theatre
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
Technology
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
Survey
Volunteer opportunities
January 27, 2015
Research
Legislative update
News and research
- K-State Libraries announces Kirmser Undergraduate Research Award call for submissions
- Coming soon: Second release of KSU Advisor Center in iSIS
- Call for nominations: Commerce Bank Distinguished Graduate Faculty Award
- Call for applications: Sarachek Predoctoral Honors Fellowship, Travel Awards
- Nominations open for staff awards of excellence
- Qualtrics Offline mobile app for iOS and Android devices
- Counting calories: Where you can find new labels and why it's not all about the numbers
- Nominations open: K-State Classified Award of Excellence
Events
- Mathematics colloquium lecture Jan. 27
- African dance company to teach, perform at K-State
- K-State basketball hosts West Virginia tonight in Bramlage Coliseum
- UFM technology classes for spring 2015: ebooks, computers, Adobe, photography, geocaching
- National Academic Advising Association webinar: 'Strategies for Student Success' Jan. 29
- Culinary workshop to bring taste of Ireland to Kansas State University
Human resources and benefits
- Check your 2015 health insurance elections
- Important information for health insurance Plan C members
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
Technology
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
University life
January 26, 2015
Updates from leadership
Research
News and research
- iBook produces savings for education students
- Technology outage result of network traffic
- Office 365: New app launcher feature arrives for webmail
Events
- Friends of K-State Libraries host members-only evening at Flint Hills Discovery Center
- K-State geographer discusses the guiding concepts of sustainability to students of natural resources and environmental sciences
- Warm up February with art, music, dance and more at Kansas State University
- Art workshops, lecture Feb. 17, 18
- McCain Performance Series features Broadway hit 'Sister Act' on Feb. 6
- Union Pacific executive Eric Butler to speak at College of Business Administration's Diversity Lecture Series
- Biologist to present 'Evidence Against Evolution'
- Higgs presents on 21st century diseases, 'The Ghost Map' for lecture series conclusion
- University Running Club meeting on Jan. 27
Human resources and benefits
Personnel changes
Publications and presentations
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
January 23, 2015
News and research
- Walk Kansas starts March 15
- Kansas education commissioner invites K-Staters to statewide community conversations
Events
- Kansas to host Central Plains Irrigation Conference Feb. 17-18
- Kansas Day Celebration Jan. 29
- Stripe Bramlage Saturday for K-State basketball vs. Oklahoma State
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Lilja accepted for the APLU Food Systems Leadership Institute
- K-State biology graduate student wins Konza Prairie Volunteer Award
Financial services
January 22, 2015
From the vice president for research
Research
News and research
- Spring 2015 Osher Lifelong Learning catalog is now available
- Recycling reminders
- K-State Student Union architects return to campus
Events
- Touring theatre company to visit K-State, address current higher education issues
- 'Handling Surveys and Interviews in NVivo' Jan. 30
- Join us for the annual Spring Teaching Workshop
Technology
University life
January 21, 2015
Updates from leadership
- Time to review K-State 8 General Education Program guidelines and goals
- Big 12 Faculty Fellowship Program accepting applications
- Excellence in Engagement Awards deadline approaching
- Letter from A.D. John Currie
Research
Legislative update
News and research
- First-generation college student documentary airs Friday on Kansas PBS stations
- President Schulz named leader of NCAA board of governors
Events
- University climate survey awards; final report presentation
- Demo of real-time tweet analysis with Maltego Carbon Jan. 23
- Call for presentations for the 27th annual Kansas State University Conference on Applied Statistics in Agriculture
- Free screening of 'Spies of Mississippi' at the Beach Museum of Art
- 2013 World Food Prize recipient to speak Jan. 26
- Week of Welcome events
Technology
- New course equivalency Web tool for transfer students now live
- K-State Online: SpeedGrader app now available on iPhone, iPad, Android devices
Volunteer opportunities
January 20, 2015
News and research
Events
- Landscape architect Matthew Urbanski presenting College of Architecture, Planning & Design's 2015 Ekdahl Lecture
- The audience chooses the winner at 'Dancing Pros: Live,' coming to McCain on Jan. 29
- Room change: Jan. 21 Working With Industry Boot Camp orientation
- Newest exhibition at Beach Museum of Art feeds the need
- Football Awards Ceremony Feb. 8
Human resources and benefits
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
University life
January 16, 2015
Legislative update
News and research
- Nominate an outstanding librarian for Hobrock Award
- Silver lecture canceled
- FBI public service announcement: University employee payroll scam
Events
- Join HandsOn Kansas State, volunteer for Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
- Basketball games Saturday in Bramlage Coliseum
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Inaugural Student Employee of the Year award
- Interior architecture & product design student from Sabetha wins national design competition
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
January 15, 2015
Updates from leadership
From the Kansas Board of Regents
From the vice president for research
News and research
Events
- Hale Library Concert Series celebrates Gail Kubik
- Still time to register for Working With Industry Boot Camp
Human resources and benefits
- Supervising Students on the Job offered Jan. 27
- Asbestos awareness for building occupants training offered January-March
Health and safety
January 14, 2015
News and research
- The Office of International Programs accepting International Incentive Grant Proposals until Feb. 13
- K-State celebrates 2015 International Year of Soils
Events
- K-State Online: Walk-in workshop available on Friday
- Kansas State University honors Martin Luther King Jr. with week of observance
- Reminder of open forums for director of institutional equity position
- Online Essentials show-and-tell Jan. 16
- Information Technology Services updating email authentication system
Human resources and benefits
- Fire extinguisher training offerings January-March
- Hazardous waste awareness training offerings January-March
Personnel changes
- Gordon Smith selected as new grain science and industry department head
- K-State Olathe adds to leadership, academic team
Kudos, publications and presentations
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
January 13, 2015
Updates from leadership
News and research
Events
- 'Aprendiendo del Arte-Learning from Art' offered Feb. 17-18
- K-State Online: Mediasite training available Today and Thursday
- NYC commissioner to speak as part of MLK Observance Week
Human resources and benefits
Publications and presentations
January 12, 2015
Updates from leadership
Communications and Marketing
News and research
Events
- K-State basketball hosts Texas Tech University Wednesday
- Communicators Brown Bag Series to meet, tour Kansas Department of Agriculture Jan. 15
- Open forums for director of institutional equity candidates
- North Campus Corridor consultants on campus today
- New exhibit by English students showcases history, culture behind everyday items used by ordinary people
- K-State Salina to host Kansas Science Olympiad regional competition
- Cultural icon William Shatner performing at McCain Auditorium Jan. 22
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
January 9, 2015
Research
News and research
- U.S. News & World Report ranks two Kansas State University online programs among the best
- Revised Alcohol Policy in the Policy and Procedures Manual 3053
Events
- Advising institute registration deadline is Jan. 12
- K-State Online: Canvas walk-in workshops today and Jan. 16
Personnel changes
January 8, 2015
Updates from leadership
From the vice president for research
News and research
Events
- Fulbright senior scholar to speak on 'Growing Better Roots'
- Marla Day to address impact WWII had on fashion in connection with Flint Hills Discovery Center exhibit
- A departmental or college e-newsletter is an easy way to communicate news to alumni and donors in the new year. E-newsletter training is Jan. 15
Human resources and benefits
- Hazard communication training dates for January-March
- Customer Service Excellence for Student Employees offered Jan. 20
Technology
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
Volunteer opportunities
January 7, 2015
News and research
- University Support Staff Employee of the Year nominations
- Center for the Advancement of Entrepreneurship launches Kansas Business Climate Index initiative
- Research finds mandatory meat labels economically not worth the fight
Financial services
Technology
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
Volunteer opportunities
January 6, 2015
News and research
Events
Human resources and benefits
- Why is my 2015 paycheck different?
- 2014 electronic W-2 forms available
- 2015 health insurance elections