February 29, 2012
News and research
- Workshop features authentic Mexican flavors
- Call for presentations, registration for Great Plains Network's annual meeting
- A competitive edge: IBM project helps students acquire skills in growing field of business analytics
Events
- Bakery Science Club to host weekly bake sale today
- Interest deadline for Coffman Leadership Institute tomorrow
- K-State Book Network 2012 book to launch March 13
Publications and presentations
Gifts
Campus construction and maintenance
February 28, 2012
News and research
Events
Human resources and benefits
Publications and presentations
- Architecture professor delivers paper at the centennial conference of the College Art Association
- Librarians present at international sustainability conference
February 27, 2012
Updates from leadership
- Message about the new phase in Campus Master Plan update process
- Response to opinion piece on international students
News and research
- Baseball home opener Friday
- Facilities' sightlines presentation now available online
- Romance and melody: Pianist Jim Brickman to perform at McCain Auditorium March 11
- Fighter for racial justice: Bob Zellner to present spring Dorothy L. Thompson Lecture on civil rights
Events
- Furniture Amnesty Day March 6 in City Park
- Teaching, Learning and Technology Showcase to include product demonstrations, drawings
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
Technology
- K-State Online: What happens when a student loses access while taking an online assignment?
- OnLive Desktop: Windows and Microsoft Office on iPads
February 24, 2012
News and research
- Legal learning: Online paralegal certificate course begins March 5
- K-State master's degree program in adult education expanding to Olathe campus
- Quality assured: Early Childhood Education Center retains national accreditation
Events
- Men's choir to perform at Honor Concert in Wichita tonight
- Manhattan Arts Center to showcase interior architecture and product design students' work
- Come one, come all: College of Engineering invites community to 90th Open House celebration
Human resources and benefits
Publications and presentations
- Psychology faculty and graduate student to be published in journal
- Professor publishes article on the elements of the fantastic in 'Pan's Labyrinth'
February 23, 2012
News and research
Shared governance
Events
- Events ongoing for 'A Season for Nonviolence' 2012
- Chapman Center for Rural Studies to host open house for first anniversary celebration Friday
- Cooking essentials classes: For your health, budget and the environment
- Population expert Paul Ehrlich to give 'Can We Save The World?' lecture
- Witchcraft, mayhem and music: K-State opera theatre to perform 'The Crucible'
- Guitars to gardens: Original Dixie Chick to open university gardens luncheon series
Human resources and benefits
Publications and presentations
- Anthropology professor publishes new textbook edition
- Hundreds of high school students compete in journalism competitions at K-State
Gifts
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
February 22, 2012
Research
News and research
- College of Education receives best practices award from national association
- Making their mark: 12 distinguished alumni participate in Alumni Fellows Week
Events
- Social Media Council meeting Thursday
- Social Club luncheon to feature quilt treasures, past and present, March 6
- Landscape photographer Earl Iversen presentation at Beach Mueum of Art
- Bakery Science Club bake sale today
Human resources and benefits
Publications and presentations
Campus construction and maintenance
- Dickens and Holton Hall 5# steam to be interrupted Thursday
- Change to Durland Hall steam interruption for Thursday
February 21, 2012
News and research
- Understanding how to help military-related students
- Growing opportunities: Research collaboration with Australian Plant Biosecurity center set to secure food supplies, increase academic exchanges
Events
- Rutgers professor to give 23rd Harry E. Valentine lecture today
- Giving Voice to Values workshop to be March 5 in the Alumni Center
- Lively literature: English department to sponsor several literary events in March
- Union Program Council to host a fourth season of Dancing with the K-State Stars
Human resources and benefits
- Are you receiving an employee discount on your cellular bill?
- 'Respectful Work Relationships 2' sessions for nonsupervisors and supervisors
Publications and presentations
- Recent publications and presentations by K-State Libraries faculty and staff
- Entomologists unravel molecular properties of two acetylcholinesterase genes
Campus construction and maintenance
- Durland Hall second floor high-pressure steam to be interrupted Wednesday morning
- Durland Hall second floor low-pressure steam to be interrupted Thursday morning
February 20, 2012
Research
- Passion pitfall: Research finds that rekindling a romance often extinguishes a couple's happiness
- New Olathe campus Consumer Research Center cracking the case on tastiest black walnuts
News and research
- Mail service changes for today
- Spring Landon Lecturer: Secretary of Agriculture Vilsack to speak April 10
- Academic advising student strives for master's while serving Peace Corps
Events
- A Season for Nonviolence 2012: Konza Prairie moonlight walk to be March 10
- Agricultural economics professor to give seminar Feb. 23
- K-State celebrates National TRIO Day
- Spring into culture: March offers music, dance, theater and art events for all
Human resources and benefits
Technology
- iPad User Group meeting Tuesday
- CloudOn: Free iPad app for Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- IT solutions: Free printing FAQs and error messages in university computing labs and InfoCommons
Campus construction and maintenance
- 5# steam to be interrupted Tuesday afternoon at Ward, Burt halls
- Campus Creek complex 5# steam to be interrupted Wednesday
- Hale Library chilled water to be interrupted Feb. 21-23
February 17, 2012
NBAF Update
News and research
- Call for nominations for Putting Students First Award
- New center expands university's sensory, consumer research expertise to Olathe campus
- Executive learning: More than 100 business students are making connections with mentors through new program
Events
- Korean professor to give distinguished lecture hosted by department of computing and information sciences today
- K-State to host annual Medieval Association Conference
- 56th annual K-State Rodeo this weekend in Weber Hall Arena
- Info session on gerontology studies, careers set for March 2
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
Campus construction and maintenance
- Ward Hall chilled water to be interrupted Feb. 20-22
- Myers and Bushnell halls' domestic cold and hot water to be interrupted Saturday
February 16, 2012
Updates from leadership
- Finalists announced for dean of Kansas State University's College of Education
- Nominations open for Presidential Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Advising
- Nominations open for Presidential Award for Outstanding Department Head
- Nominations open for Presidential Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching
News and research
Events
- 'Creating Your First Mobile App' presentation today
- Info session on gerontology studies, careers set for March 2
- Plan for success: EXCITE! workshop all about getting college scholarships
Publications and presentations
Campus construction and maintenance
February 15, 2012
Updates from leadership
Research
News and research
Events
- Bakery Science Club bake sale today
- Job lessons: Future teachers get chance to connect with more than 60 school districts at education on-campus interviews
- K-State Wind Ensemble in concert tonight
- K-State civil engineering faculty part of transportation Webinar series
Technology
February 14, 2012
From the provost
Legislative update
News and research
- Pertussis, or whooping cough, update
- Active status: University ranks as top military-friendly institution for fifth year in a row
Events
Human resources and benefits
Campus construction and maintenance
- Durland Hall second floor heat to be interrupted Feb. 20
- Throckmorton Hall northwest parking lot to be closed Saturday
February 13, 2012
Updates from leadership
News and research
Events
- Destination success: Get down to the business of finding a job, internship at Business and Hospitality Career Fair
- Art talk: Three faculty members to discuss their work in the Beach Museum Exhibition '2011 Department of Art Faculty Biennial'
- A night on broadway: Ebony Theatre to host concert by two broadway performers
Publications and presentations
- Psychology faculty, students present at national conference
- Women's studies department is strengthening its collaboration with India
- Geography professor named editor of prestigious geography journal
Technology
- Equipment checkout service for K-Staters
- IDT Roundtable Feb. 16: Creating your first mobile app
- Faculty feedback needed on 101 Cardwell, 101 Bluemont planned renovations
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
February 10, 2012
News and research
- K-State Olathe and local high school collaborate on science lecture series
- Campus forums set to meet with candidates for assistant vice president for communications and marketing
- Letter to students from Coach Martin
Events
- Furniture designer and artist to lecture today
- Structural engineer to give lecture Monday
- Great Plains IDEA annual meeting at K-State Feb. 21
- Cats at the capitol: 10 graduate students to present research that benefits state
- Constructing for a cause: Engineering student organizations building Trump Tower replica made of canned food
- Trumpet blasts and big band brass: Doc Severinsen and His Big Band at Mccain Feb. 26
- Black History Month: Ebony Theatre presents 'Crumbs From the Table of Joy'
Campus construction and maintenance
- Seaton Hall east wing chilled water to be interrupted Feb. 15-17
- Ward Hall chilled water to be interrupted Monday
- Burt Hall chilled water to be interrupted Tuesday and Wednesday
- Seaton Hall center wing and Institute for Environmental Research chilled water to be interrupted Feb. 15-17
- Campus Creek complex chilled water to be interrupted Monday
- English/Counseling Services Building chilled water to be interrupted Tuesday and Wednesday
February 9, 2012
Research
News and research
- Missed the eID password-change deadline?
- Kansas to lead effort to write new science standards
- Bronwyn Fees leads early childhood education study tour to China
- Two is better than one: Second session of spring Evening College courses begins March 8
Events
Human resources and benefits
Publications and presentations
Gifts
Campus construction and maintenance
- Cardwell Hall 90# steam to be interrupted this morning
- Rescheduled Burt Hall 5# steam to be interrupted Thursday
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
February 8, 2012
News and research
- Page-turner: 'The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks' is university's 2012 common reading book
- A best buy: New guide lists K-State among the best values in the nation
Shared governance
Events
- Today, Feb. 8, is the deadline to change your eID password
- Union Valentine's Day buffet Thursday
- 'Lessons After Katrina: Youth Leadership and Community Activism' lecture and workshop with Minh Nguyen
- Bakery Science Club bake sale today
- Retirement reception Feb. 10 for Chuck Werring
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
- National Academic Advising Association moves globally
- Dance professor directs musical in Kansas City
Technology
Campus construction and maintenance
- Ackert and Chalmers Hall 5# and 90# steam to be interrupted Thursday morning
- Burt Hall 5# pound to be interrupted Thursday morning
- Burt Hall 90# steam to be interrupted Thursday afternoon
February 7, 2012
Research
News and research
Events
- Soil biochemist to present Roscoe Ellis Jr. Lectureship in Soil Science Feb. 29
- A taste of Mexico: Culinary workshop with chef Taji Marie to explore Mexican cuisine
Human resources and benefits
Publications and presentations
- Book co-edited by sociology professor published
- Instructional designer to present SoftChalk webinars
Campus construction and maintenance
- Burt Hall and Ward Hall's east wing 90# steam to be shut off this afternoon
- Cardwell Hall 90# steam to be interrupted in morning and 5# steam in afternoon
February 6, 2012
News and research
- Sixth edition of education professor's book just released
- College of Arts and Sciences announces winners of Faculty Enhancement Program funds
- eID passwords must be changed by Wednesday, Feb. 8
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
Technology
- Web editors to meet today
- Register now for free, online Web design training; starts Feb. 13
- CHECK conference call for proposals extended to Feb. 10
Campus construction and maintenance
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
February 3, 2012
Research
News and research
- Office of international programs announces call for photos
- Study abroad spring 2012 faculty leader orientations
- Planning for 2025: College of Business Administration selects Andrus to direct research efforts
Events
- REVISED dates: Faculty Senate to host Spring Open Forums
- 16th annual K-State Leadership Seminar explores leadership for extraordinary times
- Picture perfect: Landscape photographer Earl Iversen is Friends Of The Beach Museum gift print artist for 2012
- For mature audiences: Jim Henson puppeteers bringing 'Stuffed and Unstrung' to McCain Feb. 19
- Order in the court: Mock trial club organizes first public trial for Saturday
- Hershey's president and CEO to be distinguished business lecturer
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- K-State Salina professor getting place in Kansas Baseball Hall of Fame
- Music professor elected vice president of national organization
Publications and presentations
- Psychology faculty, students present at national conference
- Presentations and publication by psychology faculty, students
February 2, 2012
News and research
- Have Willie surprise your sweetheart for Valentine's Day
- Johnson Cancer Research Center invites applications for spring awards
- International Incentive Grant proposal deadline extended to March 1
- Before the ring: Marriage therapist says high-conflict couples have work to do before saying 'I do'
- Hail the chief: Myra Gordon's good works earn her chieftancy title of African village
Events
- NACADA Webinar: Advising International Students from China
- Geography department sponsoring presentation by Kenneth Foote
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
February 1, 2012
Updates from leadership
Research
News and research
Events
- Kaffeestunde to begin today
- CommTips spring sessions start Thursday
- Bakery Science Club to host bake sale today
- Special discounts for faculty/staff available for K-State Theatre's presentation of 'The Madwoman of Chaillot'
- Recreational services offering five-week spring break shape-up program
- Recreational services to offer nutrition presentation 'How to Avoid Overeating'
- Provost April Mason to give Vernon Larson International Luncheon Lecture Feb. 14