February 28, 2017
Nichols Hall, built in 1911, was the former gymnasium and named for Ernest R. Nichols, president of K-State from 1899 to 1909.
Updates from leadership
- Total Rewards update
- Legislative Update
- Don't miss your final opportunity to participate in the Innovation and Economic Prosperity designation process
News and research
- New program offers faculty a chance to polish science communication skills
- Office of International Programs and APDesign collaborate on the success of K-State in Italy education abroad model
- Pocket Points launches rewards at K-State
Events
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Communication studies professor headlines University of Oklahoma communication showcase seminar
- K-State Inline Hockey Club repeats Great Plains regional title
University life
Volunteer opportunities
February 27, 2017
Dole Hall on the K-State Manhattan campus, was named for Bob Dole, former U.S. senator from Kansas.
From the president
Events
- Interactive showcases and presentations about visualization technologies
- Office of Research and Sponsored Programs offers research communication workshop
- Engineering A Dream 2017
- First Friday Chow and Chat for military-connected students and staff
- The Library and Your Research: Understanding academic integrity through multiple lenses
- Safe Zone training March 1
- Register for the 2017 Research Showcase by March 1
- Education commissioner to present on Tuesday
- Artist and 2017 TED fellow Damon Davis to give presentation at K-State
- Learn about volunteer, internship and employment opportunities at Fort Riley
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Kansas State University's Black Student Union is best in Big 12 for ninth time
- Bhattacharya wins 2017 Outstanding Book Award from international research association
- Arts and Sciences Faculty Enhancement Program awardees announced
- Communications and ag education leader honored as distinguished alumna at alma mater
- Elizabeth Seaton part of Associated American Artists exhibition speakers series at Syracuse University Art Galleries
University life
February 24, 2017
Geocells are hollow, 3-D cells made of polymeric materials that are studied in K-State's Civil Infrastructure Systems Laboratory for unpaved and paved road base improvement.
News and research
- Study catalogs the complex flavors of American-made goat cheese
- Student discovers career path by providing practical contributions to biodiverse meadow
Events
- March recitals, theatre performances and art events showcase student and faculty talent alike at Kansas State University
- K-State Rotaract Club hosts Panda Express fundraiser today
- K-State's 40th anniversary cattle Legacy Sale scheduled for March 3
- Division of Biology Seminar today in 120 Ackert Hall
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Student group hosts Native American leadership summit
- Architecture professor talks about Disney at Anaheim teaching conference
- K-State faculty and students present at music conference
Campus construction and maintenance
February 23, 2017
The sun shines on the K-State Alumni Center.
Updates from leadership
News and research
Events
- Sensory research, techniques are focus of Petfood Innovation Workshop in April
- Speaker Jed Dunham presents 'The Veterinarian's War: Lieutenant Harry Hunt in the World War'
- K-State professor to discuss the environmental consequences of fiber manufacturing and apparel care
- Mathematics Colloquium Lecture Feb. 23
Human resources and benefits
February 22, 2017
Justin Hall fountain
Updates from leadership
K-State Today special
News and research
- Updated facilities and administrative cost rates available for sponsored project budget development
- K-State partnering with CNN Newsource
- K-State faculty and staff asked to promote survey for students regarding K-State Libraries hours
Events
- Unger Complex ceremony and reception today
- Bakery Science Club sale today
- K-State Police and K-State Libraries Safety Talks: C.R.A.V.E.D Theft
- Business Career Fair today
- Workshop today: Let CADS demystify copyright and fair use
- Employer appointments for JMC Professionals Day now open
- Center for Outcomes Research and Epidemiology special seminar Feb. 24
- Kansas Forest Service hosts annual Fireline Safety refresher course
- K-State and KU Graduate Ceramics Exhibition and artist talks
- K-State student organization to host Ebony Arts Festival Feb. 23-25
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Shanklin recognized as icon of education
- Thurston invited to participate in NSF conference
- K-State Inline Hockey Club hosts successful event and season
University life
- Open enrollment for grades 4-8 Sport Conditioning Camp
- Snyder Leadership Legacy Fellows program application window closes Feb. 24
February 21, 2017
Since its inception in 1966, Global Campus has helped make a K-State education more accessible to adult learners all over the world.
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Doctoral student seeks way to beat tumors faster than chemotherapy
- Midterm academic progress reports on all freshmen due by 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27
- Journalism Education Association, JMC hire Kelly Glasscock as next executive director and instructor
Events
- K-State men's basketball hosts Oklahoma State tomorrow, women host Oklahoma tonight
- The Library & Beyond: Get to know the Marlin Fitzwater collection
- Tracz treks to South Africa
- Division of Biology Seminar Feb. 24
- Visiting artist Hiromi Iyoda to present demonstrations and artist talk
- KSIS Class Scheduler training available for spring 2017
- Creative drama: Empower body positivity
Kudos, publications and presentations
Technology
University life
Volunteer opportunities
February 20, 2017
A meadowlark statue at the Kansas State University Gardens.
Events
- The Library and Your Research: Get a head start on using the ETDR template
- Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity hosts symposium on global agricultural industry
Kudos, publications and presentations
- GLOBE Project chooses entrepreneurship professor Saurav Pathak's research as the 2016 Robert J. House Best Paper Award recipient
- Agriculture students named 2017 USDA diversity program winners
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
University life
- K-State Alumni Association accepting applications for 2017 Homecoming Committee
- Open enrollment for K-State Sport Conditioning Camp
Volunteer opportunities
February 17, 2017
Seaton Hall, named for R.M. Seaton, dean of engineering from 1920 to 1929.
News and research
Shared governance
Events
- K-State Alumni Association offers travel packages to Vanderbilt football game
- Tournées festival of French films
- Interregional college roller hockey tournament on campus this weekend
- Third biennial Plant Breeding and Genetics Symposium
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Bowling center manager to compete in United States Bowling Congress Masters
- K-State Associated General Contractors student chapter awarded chapter of the year at national level
Campus construction and maintenance
University life
February 16, 2017
On Feb. 16 1863, K-State became the first fully operational land-grant college in America.
Updates from leadership
- From the VP for research: RSCAD Momentum
- Office of Governmental Relations to host Legislative Review Session Feb. 17
From the Kansas Board of Regents
News and research
- Kansas State University sends financial aid award notices early to help students, families plan
- Thirty-five Kansas State University faculty members granted sabbatical leave
Events
- Coming to McCain: 'Shadowland' a blend of concert, circus, dance and theater
- 'Friended at the Front' author visiting Kansas State University
- K-State Olathe, Microsoft to host event that inspires young women to pursue STEM careers
- Save the date: Symposium for engagement and civility April 10-14 at K-State
- Catch the final Three Minute Thesis competition today
- K-State alumna to speak about black citizen-police conflict
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
University life
- Encourage an undergrad to apply for the Morse Scholarship
- Call for nominations: Catalyzing Advocacy in Science and Engineering workshop
- Opportunity for K-State STEM faculty members to participate in 2017 summer research program
Volunteer opportunities
February 15, 2017
A close-up of the design on the exterior pillars of Dickens Hall.
From the president
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Sunderland Foundation supports academic success at Kansas State University's College of Engineering
- K-State Olathe enrollment hits spring record
Events
- Bakery Science Club sale today
- Editor's workshop: Assessing and promoting content post-publication
- Division of Biology presents special seminar Feb. 16
- Safe Zone training today
- K-State students and faculty to lead poverty simulation
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Researcher, doctoral student receive federal fellowships to study grain crops, dairy production strategies
- CEVBD director Roman Ganta speaks at five universities in India
- Communication studies graduate student awarded Top Four Paper at Western States Communication Association conference
University life
February 14, 2017
Hale Library's south entrance.
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Urban air quality, ozone control focus of university's latest NSF CAREER award winner
- Staley School of Leadership Studies selected as Mandela Washington Fellowship Young African Leader Civic Leadership Institute for second year
- Undergraduate journal publishes second issue, invites campus participation
Events
- Science on Tap: Using nanotechnology to add functionality to fibers for protective and biomedical products
- Geographic information scientist Michael Goodchild to present 'Technologies of Space and Place' Feb. 21
- What's the buzz with drones? Find out at Communicators' Brown Bag Thursday
- K-State men's basketball hosts Iowa State
- New Faculty Institute luncheon on Feb. 22
- K-State Global Campus offers professional development for teaching online
- Symposium on Language Diversity in Kansas on Saturday, Feb. 18
- College of Education professor and director of assessment to lead Designing Multiple Choice Assessments for Critical Thinking workshop
- Students serving their university and country
- Communication studies honor society hosts final day of Valentine's Day bake sale
Human resources and benefits
- 'Attendance Guidelines for Supervisors of University Support Staff Session' to be offered Feb. 23
- It's not too late to sign up for HealthQuest Walk of Knowledge Challenge
Kudos, publications and presentations
University life
- College of Arts and Sciences Student Ambassadors applications due Feb. 28
- Health and wellness presentations
- Free tax help for students and staff
February 13, 2017
The historic Bluemont Bell on K-State's Manhattan campus.
News and research
- Chapman named interim associate provost for international programs
- Johnson Cancer Research Center spring award applications are due March 1
- Below threshold: Nutritionists discuss serious yet common mineral deficiencies
Events
- Fourth annual Big 12 Teaching and Learning Conference at Texas Tech in June
- CADS demystifies copyright in a new workshop series
- Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers enchilada sale
- Midwestern Native American Student Leadership Summit
- The Library and Your Research: Managing your data
- Writing Center, Graduate School announce Graduate Student Writing Retreat for May intersession
- Jazz vibraphonist to present clinic today
- Asian American Student Union hosting banh mi fundraiser
- K-State geographer to discuss role of water as agent of landscape change
- Mortar Board Week 2017
- K-State student groups hosting suicide prevention and awareness walk April 8
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Architectural engineering students earn national scholarships
- Ciftci receives two grants to study how Islam affects democracy, politics
Campus construction and maintenance
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
University life
- On-campus exercise opportunities
- Presentation submission deadline for Conference on Applied Statistics in Agriculture Feb. 17
February 10, 2017
The K-State logo is on the K-State Alumni Center building.
News and research
- Research targeting cancer, relationships and more to be presented by Kansas State University students at Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol
- Kansas State University collaborates on NIH-funded mosquito-borne disease research
- Finalists announced for final 2017 Three Minute Thesis Competition
Events
- Kansas State Polytechnic's Civic Luncheon Lecture Series to explore First Amendment rights
- K-State Women's Club Volleyball hosting fundraiser at Varsity Donuts from 5-10 p.m. today
- K-State Horticulture Club Valentine's Day rose sale
- Don't miss new Second Saturday Selections at Beach Museum of Art
- Office of International Programs Vernon Larson Lecture presents 'Art Education: Through the Lens of Social Entrepreneurship'
- Tuba Valentines
- 61st annual K-State College Rodeo
Human resources and benefits
Health and safety
Campus construction and maintenance
February 9, 2017
Chalmers Hall houses biochemistry and biology research facilities as well as the Johnson Cancer Research Center.
Updates from leadership
- Members selected for Administrative Efficiencies Review Committee
- From the VP for research: RSCAD Momentum
News and research
- Want to 'friend' an old flame on Facebook or flirt online? Social media researcher says think about your current romantic relationship first
- Chen one of 58 awardees of U.S. Department of Defense Young Investigator Research Program
Events
- Potter's Guild Valentine's Day sale
- Beach Museum of Art hosting opening reception for 'Kansas Veterinarian at Work: A Portrait by Tom Mohr'
- Mathematics Colloquium Lecture Feb. 9
- Purple Pancakes for Philanthropy
- Learn about careers at USDA
- Division of Biology Seminar Feb. 10
- Amateur radio licensing examinations
Human resources and benefits
- 'Corrective Action training for Supervisors of University Support Staff' session to be offered Feb. 21
- 'Title IX: Recognizing and Reporting Discrimination Training' to be offered Feb. 21
Kudos, publications and presentations
- College of Engineering Ambassadors named for 2017
- K-State Associated General Contractors of America Student Chapter completes winter break service project in Birmingham, Alabama
Technology
Campus construction and maintenance
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
February 8, 2017
A winter scene at the Kansas State University Gardens.
Updates from leadership
- Save the date: College of Arts and Sciences dean candidate open forums
- Don't miss your chance to participate in the Innovation and Economic Prosperity designation process
News and research
Events
- Geography department presents diversity lecture: 'Can African countries defy the resource curse?'
- Bakery Science Club sale today
- Plan to attend the Designing Multiple Choice Assessments for Critical Thinking workshop
- Thirsty Thursday to discuss Global Campus opportunities
- Lamba Pi Eta hosting Valentine's Day bake sale
Kudos, publications and presentations
Technology
February 7, 2017
The millstones at Shellenberger Hall were from an old grist mill that once operated in the city of Manhattan.
Updates from leadership
Events
- Community invited to Distinguished Young Alumni presentations Feb. 28
- Master illusionist to perform at K-State
- Live radio broadcast at JP's Sports Grill today
- RecycleMania 2017 is here
- Safe Zone sexual assault awareness and prevention training
- Mathematics Colloquium Lecture Feb. 7
- K-State biologist to discuss challenges for maintaining tallgrass prairie ecosystems
- The relationship of self-compassion, level of outness and well-being among transgender individuals
- 'Money Tips: Stretching your dollar, free Salt financial tool & public service loan forgiveness' to be offered Feb. 9
- SPOTLIGHT K-State is March 7 in Forum Hall
Human resources and benefits
- 'Asbestos Awareness for Building Occupants' training session offered February-April
- 'Title IX: Recognizing and Reporting Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence' offered Feb. 16
- 'Evaluating USS Work Performance for Supervisors Session' to be offered Feb. 16
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Manhattan student awarded first-ever Butler Family Scholarship in Entrepreneurship
- Union student employees honored with scholarships
- K-State students honored for bioscience research posters, presentations at annual K-INBRE symposium
Technology
Campus construction and maintenance
February 6, 2017
The doorknob of the historic Farrell Library Great Room at Hale Library.
News and research
- Winning the war: How to persuade children to eat more veggies
- K-State Global Campus requests proposals for program development grants
- K-State headed to American Bandmasters Association in 2019
- Phishing scams jeopardize university access to the Libraries' electronic resources
Events
- Dedication ceremony and reception for Unger Complex
- Staley School of Leadership Studies partners with Harvesters to host mobile food pantry
- Office of International Programs announces spring 2017 Vernon C. Larson Lecture Series
- Tower of Power brings soulful sounds to Kansas State University
- Ohio State entomologist seminar 'Value of vacant urban space for conservation and ecosystem services'
- NASA's Mars Curiosity Rover coordinator presents Physics Distinguished Alumni Lecture
- The Library and Your Research: Starting your literature review on Feb. 6
- IPad User Group meeting Feb. 9 to compare Microsoft Word and Apple Pages apps
- The Library & Beyond: New workshops for student success
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
Campus construction and maintenance
University life
- Submissions open for Sullivan Poetry Award
- Nominate an outstanding librarian for the Hobrock Award
- Final week: Nominate your student employees for K-State Student Employee of the Year
Volunteer opportunities
February 3, 2017
The Beach Museum of Art archway.
Events
- Graduate students compete to explain their research the best in three minutes or less
- Science Road Show
- Student organization hosting 5K to honor fallen Wildcat
- Learn more about Office of Research and Sponsored Programs internal grant programs
Kudos, publications and presentations
February 2, 2017
The Quinlan Visitor Center, dedicated in 1999, at the Kansas State University Gardens.
Updates from leadership
- From the VP for research: RSCAD Momentum
- Office of Governmental Relations to host Legislative Review Session Feb. 3
News and research
- University instructor suggests wine pairings for Valentine's Day
- Awards of excellence: Seeking additional nominations, deadline extended
- Applications and nominations being accepted for vice president for human capital services
Shared governance
Events
- Eye-popping entertainment: Catch the award-winning musical 'Pippin' Feb. 6 at McCain
- Community Fair to feature organizations supported by United Way
- K-State Police and K-State Libraries Safety Talks: Education 911
- Hip-hop master classes by Dena Rizzo open to K-State students, faculty and staff
- K-State theatre professor to discuss how artists communicate climate change
- Experience love in the information age with 'Love and Information' at Purple Masque Theatre
- Presentation by Beach Museum of Art curator Liz Seaton today
- Bhaduri-McIntosh to discuss insights into cancer through Epstein-Barr virus seminar Feb. 3
- Engineering Career Fair Feb. 7-8
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Loughmiller honored with regional teaching award
- K-State journalism student wins scholarship in biotechnology reporting contest
- Broyles-González publishes on music icon Jenni Rivera
- Biology student awarded Robel Scholarship
Volunteer opportunities
February 1, 2017
From 1959 to 1994, the Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity cannon announced — with a loud boom and a puff of purple smoke — each touchdown scored by the Wildcats at home football games.
News and research
- K-State's Center for Engagement and Community Development and sociology department partner with The Food Trust to launch center for healthy food access
- Video: K-State NOW with President Myers
- Colleges of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine convene experts to enhance sustainability of crops-livestock systems
- Kansas Forest Service welcomes agriculture technician to Conservation Tree Planting Program
- English Language Program adds value and provides welcoming environment for international students
Events
- Angela Davis to present Black History Month keynote address tonight
- Grant writing workshop helps prepare grad students, postdoctoral researchers, and new faculty to compete for funding
- Bakery Science Club sale today
- Gilman Scholarship for Education Abroad information session
- Web Editors Meeting Thursday to discuss updated K-State home page
Human resources and benefits
- Managing Difficult Conversations session offered Feb. 14
- Gov. Sam Brownback announces 2017 Weight Loss Challenge
- 2016 printed W-2 wage and tax statements are in the mail
Kudos, publications and presentations
University life
- Arts and Sciences seeks student ambassadors
- K-State Alumni Association accepting applications for 2017 Homecoming Committee
- 2017-2018 Sarachek Predoctoral Honors Fellowship
- Scholarship opportunity for business and engineering students