February 27, 2015
News and research
- Reminder: Academic Progress Reports due Monday
- K-State joins new nontraditional student honor society
- K-State wheat variety remains No. 1 in Kansas
- Art department head candidate presentation canceled
- College of Veterinary Medicine dean candidate finalists
- Vehicle fire at K-State Parking Garage
- Center for Rural Enterprise Engagement established at Kansas State University
Events
- Fit to Be Me Week: Dance Like Everyone is Watching tonight
- Kansas State University to host First Folio exhibition in 2016
- Shine a Light on Slavery Day: Be in it to END IT
- Harvard Divinity School theologian to give public lecture
- NACADA Webinar: 'Advising Strategies for Students on Academic Probation'
- Open forums for candidates for director of compensation and organizational effectiveness on March 4 and 6
- Help local sick children by eating at Panda Express today
- The Chieftains performing March 10 at McCain Auditorium
- Irish band The Chieftains, opera 'Hansel and Gretel,' art exhibitions, musical performances and more coming to university in March
Human resources and benefits
Publications and presentations
- Canfield to present at American Society of Landscape Architects conference
- Students present summer research projects at national conference
Campus construction activities
Volunteer opportunities
- National Society of Collegiate Scholars clothing drive March 2-4
- Graduate student invites young men to discuss masculinity for study
February 26, 2015
From the vice president for research
News and research
- History doctoral students enjoy work at Eisenhower Museum
- Recent alumni rate K-State highly on career, graduate school preparedness
- Finalists to interview for the College of Arts & Sciences art department head position
- Zoetis gives $250,000 for newly established Center for Outcomes Research and Education in College of Veterinary Medicine
Events
- Life Forms: Chet Peters panel discussion Feb. 26 at Beach Museum of Art
- Writing Center, Graduate School announce inaugural Dissertation Writing Retreat for May 2015 intersession
- Fit to Be Me Week: From Body Hater to Body Celebrator tonight
- Staley School of Leadership Studies to offer new course in civic leadership for fall 2015
- SafeZone introductory training session
- Grad students: Don’t miss thesis/dissertation overviews in March
- Student chapter of the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing to meet March 4
- Postdoctoral networking meet and greet Friday
- Scholarship, financial planning workshop for high school students, parents
- Kansas State University host to Kansas American Planning Association Symposium
- Human trafficking in Kansas topic of first Jurich Lecture on Social Justice
- National Science Foundation workshop free to K-State faculty
Human resources and benefits
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Biology students awarded honors at Natural Resource Conference
- 2015 Wallace Kidd Memorial Diversity Award
Publications and presentations
February 25, 2015
From the provost
Updates from leadership
News and research
Events
- Fit to Be Me Week: Zumba Your Way to Better Body Image tonight
- K-State Bakery Science Club sale
- Kappa Delta's Shamrock All-You-Can-Eat Buffet is Sunday
- Australian neuropsychologist to lecture March 3 in Little Theatre for Oz to Oz program
- Class scheduler refresher training now available
- Opera 'Hansel and Gretel' being presented March 6-8
- Exhibition by Beach Museum's 2015 gift print artist, Dean Mitchell, opens March 3
Human resources and benefits
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
Gifts
Volunteer opportunities
February 24, 2015
Updates from leadership
Legislative update
News and research
- Call for abstracts: 2015 K-State Energy Symposium
- Kansas State University Salina becomes first entity in country to receive statewide access for flight operations of small unmanned aircraft systems
- K-State Student Union invites local, national restaurants to bid for space in renovated dining area
- Kansas State University hosts two Australian Fulbright scholars
Events
- Fit to Be Me Week: Exploring Body Image tonight
- New Faculty Institute luncheon on March 4
- International Studies Abroad representative to present info session on customized faculty-led programs
- Volunteer to serve as a judge at 2015 K-State Research Forum
- President and CEO of BNSF Railway to speak on leadership development in rail industry
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
Technology
February 23, 2015
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Network and Telecommunications Services is moving
- Soils support urban life
- Setting goals can help boost your savings
- Michelle Toews named associate dean in College of Human Ecology
- Kansas State University's Manhattan campus enrollment hits spring record
Events
- Fit to Be Me Week: Mindful Eating Booth today
- Help your child become a better reader at Beach Museum of Art workshop
- World-renowned theater organist to accompany silent film 'Peter Pan'
- Lead Gallup researcher to host student StrengthsQuest workshop, faculty meet and greet
- Trip to the Kansas City Symphony at the Kauffman Center
- K-State Proud announces campaign week activities
Human resources and benefits
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
Campus construction and maintenance
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
February 20, 2015
News and research
Events
- XiangYang Lou seminar presentation
- Public lecture on physics Nobel Prize for LEDs on Monday
- Pins for Paws bowling fundraiser tomorrow
- K-State Flute Day is Saturday
- Free classes on 3-D printing, audio production, Dreamweaver, Adobe tools
- Encourage students to apply for Student Foundation
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
Campus construction activities
Volunteer opportunities
February 19, 2015
From the vice president for research
Research
News and research
Shared governance
Events
- Community invited to Distinguished Young Alumni presentations Feb. 24
- Mathematics Colloquium lecture Feb. 19
- Communicators' Brown Bag: 'Current Trends in Communications' Feb. 19
- Apply for Mortar Board Senior Honor Society
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Agronomy professor elected president of national association
- K-State SMART Laboratory featured on the cover of Nuclear News Magazine
- Entomology student takes top prize at Society for Range Management
Technology
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
February 18, 2015
Research
News and research
From the Office of General Counsel
Events
- Professor emeritus Margo Kren to discuss her work Feb. 19 at Beach Museum
- May, August graduates invited to Grad Expo
- Cuban percussionist visits K-State
- Poet Geffrey Davis to read from his work, speak on diversity and creativity this week
- 27th annual Kansas State University Conference on Applied Statistics in Agriculture
- La Societe Francaise hosts film festival
- Center for Food Integrity CEO to Discuss 'Big Food'
- Geography Colloquium on Friday examines climate change adaptation
- Bake Club Sale Wednesday
- Mortar Board Trivia Night Feb. 19
- Sauder mobile showroom at the K-State Student Union today
- Retired Bain Capital executive Michael F. Goss to speak at College of Business Administration's Distinguished Lecture Series
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
Campus construction and maintenance
February 17, 2015
Updates from leadership
Legislative update
News and research
Events
Human resources and benefits
- Radiation safety training dates announced for Feb.-April
- iSIS new class scheduler training available
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Sigma Xi recognizes three graduate students for their research
- University's Global Campus scholarships provide financial assistance to distance students for spring semester
Publications and presentations
Volunteer opportunities
February 16, 2015
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Media company chairman, best-selling author Steve Forbes to present Landon Lecture
- Criminologist 'hacks' the hacker, explores meaning of hacking
Events
- Community Cinema: 'American Denial' screening Feb. 23
- Graduate Student Council hosts fundraiser at Panera
- Uwe Thumm to present Commerce Bank Distinguished Graduate Faculty Lecture
- University alumna to discuss state's role in women's suffrage movement
- 'Academic Advising for Military Students' webinar Feb. 18
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
Campus construction activities
February 13, 2015
Updates from leadership
- A letter from President Schulz, V.P. for Research Burg: Office of Research
- Apply now for professional development grants for advisors
News and research
- Inaugural Game Jam at K-State draws more than 60 players
- New educational tool available for locomotion scoring and beef lameness management
- Make pet's heart your focus on Valentine's Day
- University floriculture expert has tips for keeping the bloom in your Valentine's Day blossoms
- Come to the Kaizen Open House today
Events
- International Coffee Hour Series presents Jamaica Feb. 20
- K-State Online: Canvas walk-in workshop today
- Live legal drama of K-State Mock Trial
- Red rose sale today
- Tim Elmore to present 'A Self Development Opportunity'
- Jianping Sun seminar presentation
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Milostan named Office of International Programs interim study abroad director
- Fish ecology students received awards at state conference
- APDesign architecture student from China wins student design competition
Campus construction and maintenance
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
Volunteer opportunities
February 12, 2015
From the Kansas Board of Regents
From the vice president for research
News and research
- Reminder about Global Food Systems Innovation grants
- K-State's new membership is helping distance education students
Events
- Mathematics Colloquium lecture Feb. 12
- North Campus Corridor open studios begin Monday
- Distinguished geographer to present public lecture on climate change
- iPad user meeting today: iPad Web browser comparison
Kudos, publications and presentations
February 11, 2015
From the president
From SGA
News and research
- Deadline approaching for Student Employee of the Year nominations
- Direct students to apply to Powercat Financial Counseling
Events
- See the creative work of Manhattan-Ogden USD 383 students
- Study Abroad Fair today
- K-State student-produced dog treats for sale today
- Bake Club Sale today
- SafeZone Introductory Training session Feb. 12
- Asian American Student Union hosting a post Valentine's Day pho night
- Experts discuss individual rights Feb. 12
- Engineering applied to human tissue seminar today
- Kansas Postdoctoral Association meeting
- Record a Valentine's Day greeting with 91.9 FM
- McCain Performance Series features Japanese taiko drummers Kodó on Feb. 22
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Team of seniors take first place in mobile app competition
- Frank Tracz conducts the Ohio All-State Band
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
University life
February 10, 2015
Legislative update
News and research
- Nominate a student for a K-State Alumni Association award
- Education faculty member crafts savings for students
- College of Architecture, Planning & Design journal online with New Prairie Press
- Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station unveils new platform for publishing research reports
- University physicist receives Humboldt award for lifetime research achievements
- National study finds Kansas State University's endowment growth among best in nation for 2014
Events
- Mathematics Colloquium lecture Feb. 10
- Kat Chats: Building and Maintaining Healthy Relationships presentation
- Next meeting of Adolescents and Adults with Autism Support Group
- NVivo 10 Basics training
- Master Extract Reporting in iSIS offered monthly in spring 2015
- Travel award, seed grant funding Q-and-A at 3 p.m. Feb. 11
- Social Media Roundtable meeting Thursday
- Economics Club hosting senior fellow from Heritage Foundation
Human resources and benefits
Publications and presentations
Campus construction and maintenance
February 9, 2015
News and research
- Graduate Student Council wants to hear about students' accomplishments
- Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol features six students from Kansas State University
- College of Veterinary Medicine establishing Center of Outcomes Research and Education
- University police determine suspicious package not a threat
Events
- Union Program Council to host a seventh season of 'Dancing with the K-State Stars: Love is in the Air'
- Kappa Delta's Shamrock Shootout, all-you-can-eat buffet
- Show your support for Fort Riley soldiers at listening session today
- K-State Black History Month events
- Educational gaming: Sifteo Cubes in education seminar Feb. 11
- iSIS training sessions for spring 2015 now available
- Institute for Civic Discourse and Democracy's Public Issues Facilitation workshop
- Eat at Panda Express today to support the American Red Cross
- Faculty Senate to host spring open forums
- Valentine's Day Williegrams
- K-State Salina Civic Luncheon to focus on the transparency of sexual assault, campus safety
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Ben Kohl invited to National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators meetings on Capitol Hill
- Kansas State University awards Kassebaum Scholarships to six high school seniors
Publications and presentations
Campus construction and maintenance
University life
- Student of concern guides sent to new faculty, GTAs
- Encourage outstanding student leaders you know to apply for Blue Key Honor Society
- A.Q. Miller School of Journalism and Mass Communications students visit Costa Rica in joint tourism class in January
February 6, 2015
Updates from leadership
Research
News and research
Events
- SGA Hears You Week: Visit the SGA booth in the K-State Student Union
- The Art of Grantsmanship seminar today
- SafeZone Introductory Training Session Feb. 12
- Kevin Flores seminar presentation
- Advising in iSIS trainings available in February
- Show your support for Fort Riley soldiers at listening session
- Old Hollywood sets scene for Ebony Theatre comedy 'By the Way, Meet Vera Stark'
- Circus Oz and 'But Wait…There's More' comes to McCain Feb. 17
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
Technology
Campus construction and maintenance
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
February 5, 2015
From the vice president for research
Research
News and research
- Bronwyn Fees named associate dean in College of Human Ecology
- Ten graduate students to share Kansas-related research at statewide summit
- Job placement rates rise again for Kansas State University students
- Governor announces budget cuts for higher education
Events
- Mathematics Colloquium lecture Feb. 5
- SGA Hears You Week: Thursday is Selfie with a Senator day
- Kinesiology fitness program water aerobics classes
- Early bird registration for 19th annual K-State Leadership Seminar March 11
- Chinese New Year's celebration gala Feb. 11 at McCain — 又到了一年过年时，中国学生学者联合会全体成员祝您新年喜气洋洋，洋洋得意，阖家欢乐。
- Date correction: Exhibition opening reception Feb. 5 at the Beach Museum of Art
- International Coffee Hour Series presents Nepal
- Professor emeritus Margo Kren to discuss her work Feb. 19 at Beach Museum
Gifts
Technology
February 4, 2015
Research
News and research
- Call for nominations for Putting Students First Award for Outstanding Service to Students
- New video on key international veterinary education symposium now available
Events
- 'The New Black' film screening, filmmaker to speak at Civil Rights, Marriage Equality and the African-American Community event
- Saintilan to present 'Broad Scale Shifts in Vegetation in Relation to Climate Change'
- Celebrate opening of 'Dinner and a Mid-Night Snack' exhibition
- Volunteer to serve as a judge at 2015 K-State Research Forum
- Bakery Science Club bake sale today
- SGA Hears You Week: Wednesday is Where's Waldo day
- Recyclemania has started
- K-State Black Faculty and Staff Alliance meets at noon today
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
Gifts
Campus construction activities
February 3, 2015
Legislative update
News and research
- New features now available in KSU Advisor Center in iSIS
- Kansas State University's first free online course reaches students on six continents
Events
- Touring theatre company performing Thursday
- Mathematics Colloquium lecture Feb. 3
- Center for Sustainable Energy offers 2015 Energy Symposium April 8-9
- Kat Chats with Counseling Services offers the Making Lasting Changes series: Starting the Year off Right
- Majid Jaberi-Douraki seminar presentation
Human resources and benefits
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
February 2, 2015
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Reminder: Awards deadline is Feb. 6
- Graduate Student Council wants to hear about students' accomplishments
Events
- Ag econ department presents Last Lecture Series
- Come celebrate Powercat Financial Counseling's fifth anniversary
- Attend semester's first workshop in series helping graduate students enhance scholarly pursuits
- Registration now open for Digital Humanities Symposium on Feb. 27-28
- Renowned education pioneer highlights university's Black History Month observance