February 28, 2014
From the president
News and research
- Midterm academic progress reports on all freshmen due by 5 p.m. Monday, March 3
- Scholarships for nontraditional students due March 1, March 19, April 1
- New initiative combines arts and sciences to study the prairie
- Social media policy draft for review available; your comments requested
Events
- Last chance to donate to K-State Proud, get your K-State Proud T-shirt for Saturday's game, meet Willie
- New Faculty Institute luncheon March 7 features teaching and technology
- Valid Assessment of Learning in Undergraduate Education rubric information sessions March 14
- Mental health public forum March 3
- Memorial service for Daniel Davy today, Feb. 28
- SafeZone advanced training: Sexuality, gender identity
- K-State Military Education and Family Initiatives Symposium on March 11
- New exhibit by LA architect Rick Gooding opens March 3 at Chang Gallery
- Esther Swilley kicking off Boyer/Switzer Lecture Series at noon today; Boyer, Switzer to be honored at the event
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
Gifts
February 27, 2014
Research
News and research
- New women's study scholarship honors feminist activism
- More diverse student body boosts spring enrollment numbers to record high
- Legislative fly-in gives voice to College of Veterinary Medicine students
Events
- Lecture about John Steuart Curry's Regionalism at War art tonight
- Public lecture on Higgs boson Nobel Prize on Monday, March 3
- Free cookie at the K-State Proud info table today in the K-State Student Union
- High school journalists compete today in the Kansas Scholastic Press Association annual contest
- Princeton professor to present tonight on U.S. foreign policy, democratization in the Middle East
- Games without Frontiers teaching workshop scheduled for Friday
- Craig Webb to present lecture on how plant pathogen diagnostics support domestic programs regulated by the USDA
- Room change for Tommie Shelby social justice presentation today
- Irish musical group Danú performs March 7 at McCain Auditorium
- San Diego architect, developer to be distinguished lecturer for APDesign
Kudos, publications and presentations
- K-State Mock Trial Team is best in the state
- Bello earns best paper award
- College of Agriculture selects new ambassadors
Publications and presentations
- Robb, Kiss present on financial knowledge, individual health
- Swanson publishes a book about corporate social responsibility
- Cro presents guest lecture at University of Kansas
- Stith, Anderson present at Air Force research review
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
February 26, 2014
News and research
Events
- National End It: Shine a Light on Slavery Day
- UCLA geography professor to speak about understanding the globalization of capitalism
- Nominate your favorite faculty member to throw out the first pitch at the K-State baseball game
- Free Caribou Coffee at the K-State Proud info table today
- Study Abroad Fair today, Feb. 26
- K-State Student Union renovation open meeting Feb. 27
- Mind and meditation session tonight, Feb. 26
- Hunger Games hosted by Agriculture Student Council on March 27
- Harvard professor to present landscape architecture & regional/community planning colloquium
- Join K-State Student EcoReps; first meeting is Feb. 27
Publications and presentations
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
February 25, 2014
From SGA
News and research
- Advisory committee for universal design and accessibility appointed
- Two graduate students named winners at statewide research summit
- Kansas State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory Continuing Education Conference
Events
- Mathematics Colloquium lecture Feb. 25
- Non-traditional student scholarship information session, brown bag lunch today, Feb. 25
- K-State Proud Week: Get a photo taken, a cookie, a coffee and meet Willie
- Pérez to discuss technology, travel March 4 in the Leadership Studies Building
- Early bird registration deadline is this week for K-State Leadership Seminar, Leadership for the Common Good
- Retired John Deere executive to speak on global shortfall of food production
Kudos, publications and presentations
- K-State Model UN Team competes for first time in more than 30 years
- Rosenkranz named fellow of American College of Sports Medicine
Publications and presentations
- Education faculty present about K-State military education initiatives
- Smith, King, Barnhart attend, present at Aviation Accreditation Board International
Technology
- Zoom videoconferencing: Limit raised to 100 per meeting, new numbers for phone connects
- NVivo site license renewed, new license key for users
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
February 24, 2014
From the president
Research
News and research
- K-State wheat variety again leads Kansas in planted acreage
- Accepting nominations for College of Arts and Sciences ambassadors
Events
- Subramanyam to present Commerce Bank Distinguished Graduate Faculty Award Lecture March 3
- Finalist to interview for the director of institutional equity
- Big 12 faculty fellow to speak at K-State Salina on father-child relationship strategies
- Harvard professor of African-American studies and philosophy to speak Feb. 27
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
February 21, 2014
News and research
- National TRiO Day, Feb. 22: Supporting low-income, first-generation students
- Food safety expert discusses regulations for Olympic travelers returning home
From the Office of General Counsel
Shared governance
Events
- Ernesto Pérez to discuss technology and travel in March 4 presentation
- Walk Kansas 2014: Celebrate healthy living
- NACADA webinar 'Soldiers to Students: Academic Advising for Returning Veterans' on Feb. 26
- Hawkinson to present Ekdahl Distinguished Lecture for College of Architecture, Planning & Design
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Uwe Thumm appointed Femtosecond and Attosecond Science and Technology fellow at national Swiss research center
- Agronomy professor appointed to national carbon research program steering committee
Technology
February 20, 2014
Updates from leadership
News and research
Events
- Mathematics Colloquium lecture today, Feb. 20
- Registration is open for annual Conference on Applied Statistics in Agriculture
- Community Cinema: 'The Trials of Muhammad Ali' Feb. 24
- Mediasite demonstration today, Feb. 20
- Finalist to be interviewed for the director of institutional equity
- Community invited to distinguished young alumni presentations Feb. 25
- Social Club luncheon with K-State Gardens director Feb. 25
- Resort president to give 40th annual Shugart Lecture for College of Human Ecology
- Nutrition and food safety expert to discuss Costa Rican culture and cuisine in Feb. 26 presentation
- K-State Olathe bringing together Kansas City community, academia, industry and government leaders for interactive dialogues
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Chad Weiberg named 2014 National Fundraiser of the Year by National Association of Athletic Development Directors
- Two graduate students recognized for teaching excellence; nominated for national award
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
February 19, 2014
Research
News and research
- Recent alumni rate K-State highly on job, graduate school preparedness
- Call for nominations for the Putting Students First Award for Outstanding Service to Students
- K-State releases new wheat variety
- College of Business Administration offers new certificate in professional strategic selling
Events
- K-State Proud in the Leadership Studies Building today, Feb. 19
- K-State Bakery Science Club bake sale today, Feb. 19
- Tickets for tonight's K-State men's basketball game are $15 for faculty, staff
- 'Teatime to Tailgates' tasting event Feb. 25
- Cats in the Capitol is today, Feb. 19
- Big 12 faculty fellow to speak at K-State Salina on father-child relationship strategies
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
February 18, 2014
News and research
- University now offering online minors in grain science
- Kansas Forest Service reminds residents to observe Wildfire Awareness Week
Shared governance
Events
- K-State researcher to discuss ecosystem goods and services for students of natural resources and environmental sciences
- Art, agriculture meet for upcoming lecture on Kansas wind farming
- Everything in the Smallest Room workshop for middle school students on Saturday
- Dance company blends ancient Chinese dance styles with modern dance for McCain performance
- University host to the 2014 Phillips 66-Enactus Business Ethics Case Competition
Kudos, publications and presentations
Technology
Campus construction and maintenance
- Service interruption: Seaton East, Center, Seaton Court five pound steam
- Service interruption: Durland Hall hot water heat Feb. 19
February 17, 2014
Updates from leadership
News and research
- The Writing Center is taking appointments online
- Teaching and Learning Center moves
- Professional development funding available for nonfaculty employees
Events
- Madgascar Coffee Hour on Feb. 21
- Fit To Be Me Week
- Feb. 20 brown bag for communicators to focus on finding audience
- PhilanthroProud at FarmHouse fraternity
- Business & Hospitality Career Fair welcomes all majors to meet potential employers
Human resources and benefits
- February employee assistance program article: Food poisoning dangers
- HRIS employee self service and will be unavailable Feb. 21-23
Kudos, publications and presentations
- K-State Salina flight instructor renews Master Certificated Flight Instructor accreditation for the sixth time
- K-State Salina instructor passes exam to be a Certified Financial Planner
Survey
February 14, 2014
Events
- Coffman Leadership Institute call for campus nominations
- K-State Proud in the College of Agriculture on Feb. 17
- RecycleMania begins
- Professional development symposium focuses on military-connected students
- Ebony Theatre's 'The Story' unfolds Feb. 20-23 at Purple Masque Theatre
- SafeZone training for all campus continuing education sessions
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
February 13, 2014
Updates from leadership
News and research
- K-State freshmen and seniors report high levels of engagement in national survey
- Nominate a student for the inaugural Tony Jurich Community Commitment and Leadership Student Awards
- Patented airflow system decreases pollutants from large piston engines
Events
- iPad user group meeting today: Presenting with Keynote
- Mediasite demo rescheduled for Thursday, Feb. 20
- Social Media Round Table today, Feb. 13
- Register today for the March 11 K-State Leadership Seminar: 'Leadership for the Common Good'
- Noted plant breeder to speak Feb. 19 about breeding challenges in a changing climate
Human resources and benefits
- February learning and development opportunities
- February employee assistance program online portal webinar available
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Agronomy associate professor named certified professional soil scientist
- Continued accreditation for College of Business Administration degrees
- Security studies doctoral student selected for nuclear history workshop
- Mengel receives award from the Kansas Soybean Association
Gifts
University life
February 12, 2014
Updates from leadership
- Provost's office accepting nominations for University Award for Undergraduate Student in Research
- University Distinguished Faculty Award for Mentoring of Undergraduate Students in Research
- Letter from A.D. John Currie: Update on ongoing athletics facility improvements
News and research
- Nominations being accepted for annual community service awards
- Brazilian Science Without Borders program looking for visiting researchers
- Information technology services partners with K-State Student Union on new computer lab
- Love that lasts: Longtime marriages have a touch of purple
Events
- USD 383 Early Expressions student art show at Beach Museum
- Horticulture Club hosting Valentine's Day rose sale
- Mathematics Colloquium lecture Feb. 13
- Higgins to present Commerce Bank Distinguished Graduate Faculty Award lecture
- Video conference today to discuss award-winning serious video game
- K-State Bakery Science Club bake sale today, Feb. 12
- K-State Proud in the College of Human Ecology
- Economics faculty member to lecture today about the great financial crisis
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Personal financial planning degrees, certificate earn continued registration
- Union Program Council to Boston for national conference
- K-State Mock Trial club shines at Loras College in Iowa
Volunteer opportunities
February 11, 2014
News and research
- K-State Alumni Association accepting award nominations
- Change of time or place for an event? Get it updated in the university calendar and in K-State Today
Events
- Geography faculty candidate to lecture about the environmental impact of lawns
- 'Trade of Innocents' film screening tonight
- Circolo Italiano meeting today
- Relay For Life of K-State informational event tonight
- Send a Valentine's Tap-A-Gram from the K-State Tap Dance Ensemble
- Italian theatre company brings 'Bleu! The Mediterranean Sea' to McCain Auditorium
Publications and presentations
Technology
February 10, 2014
Updates from leadership
Research
- University clinical pharmacologist collaborates with international colleagues about chronic lead intoxication in goats
- Ice age's arctic tundra lush with wildflowers for woolly mammoths, study finds
News and research
- Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol features 10 students from Kansas State University
- Interior architecture & product design students take part in design charrette to start semester
Events
- K-State Proud at the College of Education on Feb. 11
- K-State Proud at College of Engineering today, Feb. 10
- SHAPE presents: Sexual Health and Responsibility Week
- K-State Salina providing community with thought-provoking luncheon on civic social issues
- Harry Belafonte lecture at 4 p.m. today in McCain Auditorium; tickets available
Human resources and benefits
- SafeZone introductory training 'Becoming an Ally' offered Feb. 12
- Learning and development opportunities for supervisors
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Interior design senior from Shawnee earns honor for workplace design
- Two high school seniors earn state's largest scholarship award to Kansas State University
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
- Division of Continuing Education winter 2014 newsletter available
- Johnson Cancer Research Center winter 2013-2014 newsletter now available
Volunteer opportunities
February 7, 2014
Research
Events
- Richard Ross talk today, Feb. 7
- Geography faculty candidate to present on modeling dynamics of moving objects
- Mathematics Colloquium lecture today
- New Faculty Institute luncheon Feb. 14
- 'Football' season continues at the Discovery Center
- 'Getting Started with NVivo' presentation/webinar Feb. 14
- K-State basketball hosts two games in three days
- Culinary workshop to focus on Costa Rican cuisine
- Discounted K-State men's basketball tickets for K-State faculty and staff
- 'Advising in iSIS' training sessions Feb. 11 and 13
- iSIS training sessions for spring 2014 now posted
- K-State researcher to discuss economics for students of natural resources and environmental sciences
Kudos, publications and presentations
February 6, 2014
News and research
- There's still time to nominate a librarian for the Hobrock Award
- Two statewide summits feature graduate student research that helps Kansas
- K-State police department's proactive DUI enforcement results in 15 arrests
Events
- 'Take Shelter: An Installation by Tom Parish' opening reception
- Spouses orientation for international students
- University sponsoring One Health Summit 2014 in Kansas City in March
- Harry Belafonte headlines university's Black History Month celebration
Human resources and benefits
February 5, 2014
Events
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
University life
- Mortar Board Senior Honor Society accepting membership applications
- Apply for Blue Key Senior Honorary today
February 4, 2014
Updates from leadership
News and research
- eID passwords: Is it time to change yours?
- Survey finds more jobs and advanced degrees for recent Kansas State University grads
- Students, faculty share importance of Student Access Center
- Call for nominations for distance education student and adviser awards, due March 21
Events
- Feb. 11 Lou Douglas Lecture features John Hofmeister
- Geography faculty candidate to present on GIS and health
- Use an e-newsletter to communicate your news with pride, training is Feb. 11.
- KSU Theatre presents Tony winner for best play, 'God of Carnage'
- Lecture by Seattle landscape architect Feb. 5 has been canceled
- Full house for both days of Engineering Career Fair, 151 employers attending
- Reminder: Faculty Senate hosts spring open forums
- Web editor meeting to discuss CMS enhancements
- K-State to host 'Tekkies in the Little Apple' May 19-22
- Canceled: Wednesday agronomy lecture by Susan Brantley
Human resources and benefits
Gifts
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
February 3, 2014
News and research
Events
Human resources and benefits
Publications and presentations
- Postdoctoral researcher, professor publish in Journal of Experimental Biology
- Communication studies professor publishes journal article
- Philosophy student to present at national undergraduate conference