Kansas State University

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Updates from leadership

• From Interim Provost Mercer: Academic continuity updates
• Updates on restored IT services
• USS performance review deadline extended to Feb. 29

Events

• Hallaq to present 'Captioning Your Classroom Videos'
• School of Music, Theatre, and Dance presents free Student Showcase Recital
• Tickets go on sale today for annual K-State Drag Show
• Café Olé Spanish conversation hour series

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Cheryl Boyer recognized as Professor of the Week
• K-State students shine in prestigious Steelcase NEXT design competition
• Hospitality graduate students and faculty see success at annual hospitality and tourism conference
• Student earns honorable mention from Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture

University life

• K-State First seeks instructors for fall courses
• Apply today to become part of K-State Student Homecoming Committee

Volunteer opportunities

• Female volunteers needed for research on women's perception of nighttime safety

Events

• Diane Schuur Feb. 11 show canceled
• Register for February's 'Water Wednesday' event
• Celebrate K-State MANRRS Week, Feb. 5-9
• Men's basketball hosts No. 11 Oklahoma tonight
• Edgar Cahoon to present Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics Seminar
• Hampton to keynote seventh Carl R. Ice College of Engineering Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Summit
• SAFE Zone advanced workshop with Student Support and Accountability
• Learn about education abroad opportunity in Guatemala

Personnel changes

• K-State TRIO Educational Supportive Services welcomes Brooke Raymond

Kudos, publications and presentations

• College of Veterinary Medicine announces new class of scholars in Veterinary Training Program for Rural Kansas

Technology

• New Zoom minimum version required Feb. 3

Newsletters, magazines and blogs

• Stand out from the crowd: Seven ways to improve your resume

University life

• Request funds to host your event at the Dow Center for Multicultural and Community Studies
• Unscramble success with the Academic Achievement Center

Updates from leadership

• Save the date: K-State Impact Day on Feb. 21 at the Kansas State Capitol
• KBOR approves uniform notice of non-reappointment policy
• Budget model review open forum, stakeholder sessions to be rescheduled

KSUnite

• KSUnite Weekly

News and research

• Exploratory Advising Center being established

Events

• Attend 'Growing our Mindset' Diversity Forum Feb. 6
• Laboratory Safety Awareness Week is Feb. 12-16
• Students invited to attend Employer Pitch Night for career pathways in health and life sciences
• Sign up for LSAT Prep Course

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Vipham honored by State Department for research in global food safety
• Architecture department celebrates 25th Bowman Design Forum
• Charlie Award recognizes more than 50 advisors

University life

• Applications open for Snyder Leadership Legacy Fellows
• Weekly global religious, spiritual and nonreligious observance information
• Silver Key sophomore honorary applications are now open
• Nominate students for Blue Key and Mortar Board senior honor societies

Volunteer opportunities

• Judges needed for DECA State Conference

Updates from leadership

• New budget model: Seeking feedback via survey

News and research

• Dogs need effective pain relief, too — and a new medicine created by K-State researchers is set to help
• Kansas State University faculty members granted sabbatical leave
• 2024 GRIPex awards announced
• First student graduates with support of CEMARCH scholarship program

Events

• College of Agriculture to host inaugural First Friday Teaching Chat Feb. 2
• Encourage students to apply: Kansas Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol
• Reminder: Faculty/staff Bandana Project training on Monday
• K-State Libraries announce schedule for spring graduate workshop series
• Coffee Hour: Thailand
• Office of General Counsel to host brown bag event
• 20th annual K-State Drag Show tickets on sale Jan. 31

Personnel changes

• Caldas steps down as assistant provost for international collaboration and education programs
• Marisa Stahl appointed interim director of cashiers and student accounts

University life

• Application deadline nears for Research and Extension Experiences for Undergraduates
• Applications open for Chimes Junior Honorary

From the president

• Letter from President Linton

Updates from leadership

• Research Weekly

News and research

• Connected 'Cats students help lead K-State community visits across Kansas
• Reminder: Apply by Feb. 2 to add open/alternative course fee to summer/fall 2024 courses
• College of Arts and Sciences invites students and professionals to participate in career mentorship program

Events

• Newly hired faculty members invited to join New Faculty Institute
• Reminder: Chapman Center to host website launch event at Manhattan Public Library Feb. 1
• Molly Duman Scheel to present Division of Biology Seminar
• 'Spectrum of Black Beauty' art exhibit on display at Union
• Living Well Wednesday spring series next topic is Feb. 14
• A.Q. Miller School of Media and Communication hosting support session for students to process faculty loss

Technology

• RSVP for the first web editor meeting of 2024

Newsletters, magazines and blogs

• K-State Olathe's January e-newsletter
• Student profile with Temitope Sufianu

University life

• University Printing services available
• Grow your network, support your well-being with 'Cats Connect
• Meet law school admissions representatives

Updates from leadership

• Update on restored IT services

News and research

• K-State veterinary researcher brings next-generation approach to livestock disease research
• Pat Roberts Hall training exercise Jan. 24-26

Events

• Sally Linton to present What Matters to Me and Why
• Brunk to present 'Creating an Accessible and Welcoming Learning Environment'
• K-State baseball incentive week ends tonight
• Buy a singing valentine card from In-A-Chord

Human resources and benefits

• Spring semester Basic Language Training offered

Kudos, publications and presentations

• K-State theatre professor selected Broadway World Best Director
• Thank you to the K-State Community

Newsletters, magazines and blogs

• Returnships 101: Pursuing a professional career after staying home

Updates from leadership

• Reminder: Mandatory password reset is today

News and research

• Submit your e-reserves requests for spring
• 2024-25 FAFSA soft launch is open
• CEZID call for pilot projects

Events

• Reminder: 10th annual Civil Rights Teach-In is tomorrow
• K-State SAGA and Spectrum Center host 'Brother Outsider: The Life of Bayard Rustin' film screening
• Math and Physics clubs join forces for group build
• Native American Student Body hosts Dan Wildcat for MLK Week lecture

Human resources and benefits

• Register now for spring Online Course Design Institute

Health and safety

• Lafene Health Center offers shingles vaccine

Newsletters, magazines and blogs

• Teaching and Learning Center's news and upcoming events

University life

• Powercat Financial offers free financial counseling appointments at Cats' Cupboard
• Successful Concert Band Clinic from K-State Bands

Volunteer opportunities

• Graduate School seeks volunteers to judge Three Minute Thesis competition

Updates from leadership

• Required eID password reset announced
• Message from Interim Provost Mercer: Additional guidance for academic continuity

KSUnite

• KSUnite Weekly

Events

• The Peking Acrobats bring jaw-dropping acrobatics to McCain Auditorium
• Grow your network, support your well-being with 'Cats Connect
• MLK Observance Week event: 'Equity and Inclusion in the Financial Industry' Jan. 25
• Join Jan. 24 Local Food Virtual Town Hall
• Attend MLK Jr. Student Leader Reception today
• Warm up with free yoga this winter
• Bandana Project open trainings

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Brett Mallon and Will Hageman recognized as Professors of the Week

University life

• Weekly global religious, spiritual and nonreligious observance information

Updates from leadership

• Community visit spotlight: Applied learning experiences prepare students for the future

Events

• Week of Welcome movie night: 'Lady Bird' screening Jan. 20
• Soup and Song event moves to Ashland Community Center
• K-State Meat Lab sale today

University life

• Student affairs graduate assistantships available

Updates from leadership

• Research Weekly

From the Kansas Board of Regents

• Kansas Board of Regents January meeting university updates

News and research

• K-State Today emails return in limited format
• College of Arts and Sciences awards undergraduate research scholarships

Events

• Today: Join faculty and staff happy hour to celebrate K-State Alumni Association's 150th anniversary
• Campus, community invited to 10th annual Civil Rights Teach-In Jan. 24
• Chapman Center hosts website launch event at Manhattan Public Library
• KAWSE to host EXCITE Shadow Days this spring
• Register for Jan. 22 Science Communication Professional Development Webinar

Human resources and benefits

• SSC-Navigate Basics training for advisors offered Jan. 25 and Jan. 26

Memorial services

• Reminder: Celebration of remembrance for professor emeritus Doug Benson

University life

• Apply for Mortar Board Outstanding Student Scholarships

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Legislative update

• Week of Jan. 15: K-State Legislative Update

News and research

• Apply by Feb. 2 to add open/alternative course fee to summer/fall 2024 courses

Events

• Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Observance Week events Jan. 22-26
• Vaughan and Weaver to present 'Building Spaces of Belonging: Supporting First-Year Students'
• Two to receive Commerce Bank Presidential Awards for promoting diversity at K-State
• New Student Orientation updates and kick-off event
• K-State baseball season tickets are on sale now

Human resources and benefits

• Register now for the spring Online Course Design Institute

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Kathy Huser recognized as Professional Staff of the Week

University life

• Nominate a graduating student for a K-State Alumni Association award

From the president

• Welcome to the spring 2024 semester

Updates from leadership

• The Scoop on K-State releases first episode, President Linton first guest
• Reminder: Office of the Provost invites nominations for three university awards

News and research

• IT interruptions
• CEZID call for pilot projects
• The Beef Checkoff through NCBA awards grant to understand ecology of salmonella in cattle

Events

• Campus, community invited to serve at MLK Day of Service
• UPC presents Paul Russell
• Warm up with free yoga this winter
• APDesign graduate Yvette Fabela exhibits work from Condia + Ornelas Traveling Prize
• Attend Student Welcome Party at Beach Museum of Art

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Distinguished Young Alumni recipients named by Student Alumni Board and K-State Alumni Association

Newsletters, magazines and blogs

• Personal financial planning, finance or accounting? Choosing the right pathway

Memorial services

• Celebration of remembrance for professor emeritus Doug Benson

University life

• Weekly global religious, spiritual and nonreligious observance information
• Spring semester hours for K-State Libraries
• Powercat Financial offers free financial counseling appointments at Cats' Cupboard

News and research

• Staying safe: Winter weather tips
• Juan Gilbert to present lecture at K-State for MLK Observance Week

Events

• No. 12 women's basketball hosts No. 10 Texas Jan. 13

Technology

• Transfer technology progress update

Campus construction and maintenance

• Bayberry Lane and Campus Creek project reminder

Updates from leadership

• Research Weekly

News and research

• Scholar Development and Undergraduate Research selects fall 2023 student grant recipients
• Marie Ronen Scholarship awarded to USD 350 graduate studying finance at Kansas State University
• CNAP pilot project request for applications

Events

• Iconic Broadway show 'Jesus Christ Superstar' returns to K-State
• Jerome Tang Radio Show returns

Technology

• IT Service Desk closed Jan. 15

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Updates from leadership

• Big 12 Faculty Fellowship Program now accepting applications

Events

• Campus, community invited to serve at MLK Day of Service
• Limited places remain for 'Water Wednesday' event
• Demonstrate broader impacts at Girls Researching Our World workshop on March 2
• No. 12 women's basketball hosts Oklahoma tonight
• Attend Konza Prairie Soup and Song event Jan. 21

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Staley School of Leadership facilitates City of Manhattan Leadership Academy

Technology

• HRIS, KSIS and DARS maintenance scheduled for Jan. 14

Updates from leadership

• Campus operations changing due to winter weather
• Reminder: Spring syllabi resources and required statements
• K-State Athletics update with Gene Taylor

News and research

• K-State chemist receives NIH grant for research on ion atmospheres in biological systems
• Foreign talent recruitment warning

Events

• Reminder: College of Agriculture teaching workshop today at 1 p.m.
• McCain Performance Series kicks off spring Broadway season
• View Teaching and Learning Center's Professional Development Series schedule
• Wildcat Oboe Weekend to feature principal oboist of Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
• Union building manager to retire

Human resources and benefits

• KPERS offering pre-retirement webinars this week

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Cathleen Stotts and Rachel Mui recognized as Professional Staff and Professor of the Week

Updates from leadership

• Universal time and leave system update: Review of current processes finished

News and research

• Faculty Development Awards and University Small Research Grants awarded

Events

• K-State Alumni Association to kick off 150th anniversary celebrations with faculty and staff happy hour

Kudos, publications and presentations

• NRES awards graduate fellowship for spring 2024

Updates from leadership

• Performance management update: Focus groups in full swing; strategic partner selected

News and research

• Accomplished higher education leader named Kansas State University provost
• K-State 105 brings NetWork Kansas, K-State Research and Extension together to build up statewide youth entrepreneurship program

Events

• Research Administrators Council to meet Jan. 9

Technology

• New Microsoft Teams update

Newsletters, magazines and blogs

• Launching your new year right: Five ways to set yourself up for success

University life

• Then, now, forever: K-State Alumni Association reflects on 150 years of service to university

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News and research

• New international payment options available

Events

• Registration open for January 'Water Wednesday' event
• Women's basketball hosts Houston tonight
• Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt course offered online Jan. 11-12

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Kutay Guler recognized as Professor of the Week

University life

• Weekly global religious, spiritual and nonreligious observance information

News and research

• K-State Alumni Association celebrates 150 years in 2024

Events

• Radio legend Garrison Keillor brings 'A Prairie Home Companion 50th Anniversary' show to McCain
• Men's basketball hosts Chicago State tonight
• Spots are available for Brewing and Fermentation Science short course

Human resources and benefits

• Fire extinguisher training dates for spring 2024

University life

• CliftonStrengths access migration completed