March 29, 2013
From the president
Updates from leadership
News and research
- New recycling motto: "One stop drop"
- Financial pro: Plan to put tax refund to work for you
- Reminder for classified employees: Sign up for Alternative Service Committee group discussions
- Kansas Board of Regents clarifies state university spending per full-time equivalent student
Events
- A culture of fashion: K-State's International Week features 45th annual cultural fashion show April 7
- Native American Student Association presents 'For The Next 7 Generations' movie on April 1
- 5K Run, 1-Mile Walk at K-State Salina April 13 for K-State Cancer Research
- Computing and information sciences distinguished lecture series presents Prakash Shenoy today
- Formal rush for G-7 Headhunters fraternity April 1-6
- Register service dogs for sight-saving eye exams at Veterinary Health Center in May
- 2013 Faculty and Unclassified Professionals Retiree Ceremony April 16
- McCain Performance Series features trumpeter Alison Balsom on April 9
- April showers cultural events across campus
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Go Teacher program receives exceptional noncredit program award
- College of Engineering recognizes 11 alumni for career success
- Three earn induction to College of Engineering's Hall of Fame
- Interior architecture and product design faculty head award-winning curriculum design team
Campus construction and maintenance
March 28, 2013
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Proposal deadline: Spring 2014 course for study abroad faculty-led program May 1
- Nominations deadline extended for Putting Students First Award
- Local election voting, time accommodations on April 2
Events
- Faculty over Fifty inaugural event April 11
- Artist Fred Wilson to speak tonight about museum therapy
- Craig Morris to deliver Grain Science and Industry Distinguished Lecture
- Don't miss the next Year of the Brain interactive seminar tomorrow
- Coffee Hour Series continues with a visit to Cyprus
- Wizard rock, poetry and more among English department's April events
- Apparel, textile and interior design symposium focuses on strategic positioning of design, business
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Raising the Volume: Universities Fighting World Hunger Summit 2013 volunteers and presenters
- Designing success: Ankerson receives 2013 Book Award from prestigious interior design council
- Pride of the Prairie: National Science Foundation features artwork inspired by Konza Prairie
Campus construction and maintenance
- Service interruption: Annual steam shut down in several buildings May 18-24
- Proposed parking lot paint schedule available
- Service interruption: Call Hall 90 pound steam April 1 afternoon
March 27, 2013
News and research
- Alternative Service Committee clarifies the term 'unclassified'
- Community contributors: Edgerley-Franklin Scholarships to five high school seniors
Events
- Honoring Cesar Chavez Day with a lecture from Suarez-Orozco today
- National Academic Advising Association webinar 'Advising Transfer Students' tomorrow
- Mark your calendar for the next Garden Talks and Walks April 23
- Unplug and recycle: University's second e-waste collection event April 27
- Nature photographer to speak at Alumni Center April 4
- Speaker to talk about followership Thursday
- Social Media Roundtable on Thursday
- Bakery Science Club weekly bake sale today
- Enjoy refreshments, learn more about academic advising, evaluation services and information technology at open house April 3
- Jones to present 'History of the College of Business and K-State's Economic Impact on Our Community'
- Physics lecturer to talk about microfluids
- K-State Theatre to present reading of the play '8' about California's controversial Proposition 8
- City commission candidates to discuss current issues in open forum today
Human resources and benefits
- Spaces still available for seminars on long-term care insurance
- Spaces still available for Medicare Basics for Boomers and Beyond workshop April 4
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
- Mike Babcock presents paper at 54th annual Transportation Research Forum
- English language program faculty present at TESOL conference
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
March 26, 2013
Research
Legislative update
News and research
Events
- Remember to visit research forum Wednesday to see student work
- K-State Social Club luncheon Tuesday, April 2
- Workshop for 2013 common book selection on April 11
- Reminder: Eyestone Lecture features Georgia Tech president
- K-State baseball hosts Nebraska tonight
- Leading bank executives visit College of Business Administration for Commerce Bank Days
- K-State's annual All-University Open House celebrates 150 years of tradition and excellence
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Parker Conant named to national hockey All-American First Team
- Landscape contracting team places seventh out of 63 schools
- Kansas State University students earn state athletic training society honors
Publications and presentations
- Pfortmiller presents 2+2 partnership model at continuing education conference
- Maseberg-Tomlinson, Vail present student communication and marketing strategies at continuing education conference
- Recent publications, presentations by English faculty, graduate students
Gifts
Campus construction and maintenance
March 25, 2013
Updates from leadership
- Comments now available on the Faculty Compensation Task Force Report
- Engagement incentive grant submissions due April 1
Research
News and research
- Thurston facilitates national action agenda for women and girls in STEM
- New recycling motto: 'One stop drop'
Shared governance
Events
- Business of Design Thinking symposium April 5
- Crespi gives agricultural economics seminar Friday
- Research pioneer giving invited lecture April 8
- Geology guest lecture Friday
Personnel changes
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Genetics doctoral student wins awards at two international conferences
- Ross Allen is one of seven students in Kansas named a 2013 Newman Civic Fellow
March 22, 2013
News and research
- K-State football tickets on sale now, faculty and staff discounts available
- Kansas State University student radio station, KSDB-FM, earns 18 awards
- Foreign exchange: Fulbright experience fulfilling for university distinguished professor
Events
Publications and presentations
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
March 21, 2013
Research
News and research
Publications and presentations
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
March 20, 2013
Events
- Study abroad faculty leader workshop March 27
- Students to showcase research related to Kansas, nation at annual campus forum
Publications and presentations
March 19, 2013
Legislative update
News and research
Events
Publications and presentations
March 18, 2013
News and research
Events
- Golden Key honor society is collecting eyeglasses through March 29
- Experience tradition, be the future at All-University Open House
- College of Human Ecology experts among speakers at Parkinson's conference
Health and safety
Publications and presentations
- Fantastic voyage: University physicist invited as speaker on South American cruise
- Bimper discusses the 'elephant on the roster' at inaugural faculty showcase
University life
March 15, 2013
News and research
Events
- Before spring break, don't forget to mark your calendar for the K-State Research Forum
- Windows 8 session moved to Thursday during spring break
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Entomology student awarded grant, elected Konza representative
- Powercat Financial Counseling director recognized at Greater Manhattan Community Foundation annual trustees meeting
- Concrete institute honors College of Engineering for student activities
Publications and presentations
- Civil engineering professor publishes book
- Psychology faculty, student publish in Applied Psychology
Gifts
Technology
Campus construction and maintenance
March 14, 2013
Updates from leadership
Research
News and research
- Apply today for the new Phillips 66 scholar program
- Reminder: Professional development funding applications due Friday, March 15
- Sabbatical leave granted to 34 Kansas State University faculty members
Shared governance
Events
- Today is the last day to register for 'Ten Things You Need to Know About Learning and the Brain'
- Sally Pemberton lectures on her book 'Portrait of Murdock Pemberton' today
- Longtime plant breeder, industry leader to present prestigious agronomy lecture
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Architectural engineering and construction science associate professor nominated for ASHRAE Board of Directors
- Weaber receives outstanding young extension specialist award
- Bormann receives outstanding young teacher award
- Leaders of the pack: School of Leadership Studies team wins Washburn competition
Publications and presentations
Volunteer opportunities
March 13, 2013
Updates from leadership
Research
News and research
- Among the best: Colleges of Engineering, Education named among the nation's best graduate programs
- Office of sustainability, K-State EcoReps awards deadline is March 15
Events
- Sarah Barr to speak at Delta Upsilon fraternity
- K-State baseball Faculty, Staff Appreciation Day today
- 'Meet the Music' 11:30 today at the Beach Museum
- Powercat Paint Run 5K April 6
- Bakery Science Club weekly bake sale today
- An evening with nature photographer Michael Forsberg April 4
- Bosco, Meredith to lecture on 'History of Student Life and Student Unrest' today
- Dog-N-Jog 1.5K, 5K, 10K benefit race April 6
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Geography doctoral candidate awarded National Science Foundation grant
- Royal Purple yearbook named finalist for national award
- K-State Inline Hockey Club going to national tournament
Campus construction and maintenance
- Service interruption: Call Hall water March 18 morning
- Service interruption: Call Hall heat March 18
- Service interruption: Call Hall hot water March 18-22
- Service interruption: Shellenberger and Feed Tech heat March 15
University life
March 12, 2013
News and research
Events
- Culinary workshop highlights important cooking techniques
- Spring 2013 Faculty Showcase: Albert Bimper
- Spring color: K-State Gardens organizes bus trip
- Eyestone Lecture features Georgia Tech president
- Gaming and Virtual Environments Group meeting Wednesday featuring speaker Nathan Bean
Human resources and benefits
Publications and presentations
- Anthropologists dedicate new book to U.S. president's mother
- DeGroat to present at 2013 Western Academy of Management annual meeting in Santa Fe, N.M.
Gifts
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
March 11, 2013
News and research
Events
- Catering, restaurant showcase to draw area planners, business leaders to K-State Olathe
- Former economic adviser to President Obama to speak March 12 on Manhattan campus
- Reality Check trivia game show March 12
- March 14 Communicator's Brown Bag about emergency communications
Personnel changes
Publications and presentations
- Edgar Chambers presents sensory research in Thailand
- Dzewaltowski addresses obesity prevention at National Academies of Science
Technology
- iPad User Group meeting Thursday, March 14: Audio apps
- Pogue keynote video online explores why America's failing science and how we can turn it around
- iPad buyers get incentives during March Madness at computer store
March 8, 2013
From the provost
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Researchers, please read: Office of Science and Technology Policy presidential directive
- 2013-2014 Alianza scholarship opportunities
- Clarification regarding classified employees signing up for university support staff group discussions in HRIS
- Leading the way: Schooley, Unruh new Kansas State University student leaders
- University nominates five students for Morris K. Udall Undergraduate Scholarship
Events
- Fake Patty's recycling Friday, Saturday
- Kansas State men's rugby plays Oklahoma State
- K-State bands present a two-day concert
- Kerstetter to perform in Hale Library recital series tonight
- See a mock trial argued by students Saturday, March 9
- Coffee Hour series continues with a visit to Nigeria
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Agronomy professor appointed to board of International Agriculture Center
- Frank Tracz inducted into the American Bandmasters Association
Publications and presentations
March 7, 2013
From the president
Updates from leadership
- John Buckwalter, dean of the College of Human Ecology candidate, to present public forum today.
- Kansas State University statement concerning freedom of expression for faculty members
News and research
Events
- Mathematics Colloquium today
- Johnson County prosecutor to discuss Kansas Open Meetings Law with K-State students
- K-State baseball this weekend
- The many sides of John Boyd
- Frozen yogurt fundraiser for K-State Cancer Research tonight
- Sign up now: K-State Leadership Seminar early registration deadline March 8
Human resources and benefits
- Medicare Basics for Boomers and Beyond workshop April 4
- Division of Human Resources hosting seminars on long-term care insurance
Kudos, publications and presentations
Technology
March 6, 2013
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Journalism and mass communications unveils Kedzie Think Tank
- University guidelines for graphics, text updated
Events
- Fake Patty's Day recycling
- Computing and information sciences distinguished lecture: 'How to Misuse, Use and Mitigate Side Channels in Virtualized Environments'
- Vernon Larson International Lecture: 'Symbolism in Bharatanatyam, a Classical Indian Dance'
- Come explore 'Women's Education on the Frontier' noon today at the Beach
- K-State baseball vs. Niagara
- Philosophy speaker to discuss role of conscientious objection in medicine March 7
- Kansas Dirt Cook-off will be March 8 at Rusty's
- Irish group visits McCain just in time for St. Patrick's Day
- Weekly bake sale canceled today
- University observes Asian-American Heritage Month in March
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Thurston member of evaluation team
- Geographer wins national policy award
- Be our guest: Orientation leaders ready to welcome new students to campus
- Designing excellence: Interior design team wins national competition
- Opportunities abound: Students receive academic support via new scholarships
Technology
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
March 5, 2013
Updates from leadership
Research
News and research
Events
- Garden Talks and Walks: 'Getting to Know Your Neighborhood Bat,' March 12
- Lectures to explore 'Zoobiquity'
- Reminder: Spring 2013 Salina open forum with President Schulz and Provost Mason
- David Pogue to speak today
- Seminar: Dealing with troubled students
- K-State Research Forum program available for viewing
- Documentary 'Bullied: A student, a school and a case that made history' being shown at K-State
- Computing and information sciences distinguished lecture: Defending Against Client Compromises in Client-Server Applications
- STEM workshop at K-State Olathe targets the citizen scientist
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- The final four: Landscape architecture students advance in prestigious design competition
- Jason Scuilla exhibits 'Floating Toe' etching
- Coordinator of university's LGBT Resource Center earns national award
- Welcoming committee set: Wildcat Warm-up counselors, directors selected
Publications and presentations
- Developing Scholars Program student presents at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- Powell speaks at University of Saskatchewan
- Veterinary medicine faculty publish in American Journal of Nursing
Survey
March 4, 2013
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Funding for professional development available, applications due March 15
- K-State Libraries joins Library Publishing Coalition
- Academic progress reports due today by 5 p.m.
- Alternative Service Committee sets up group discussions for classified employees to participate in regarding university support staff
- National Science Foundation-funded research program helping talented students seek higher degrees
Events
- Stand for Freedom Campaign
- Today's the last day to register for SPOTLIGHT K-State on Wednesday, March 6
- Windows 8 session rescheduled to March 21
- K-State Football faculty, staff season tickets
- Geology lecture to focus on understanding the largest biocrisis in Earth history
- Feb. 21 iPad meeting on Audio Apps moved to March 14
- Innovations in Teaching and Learning conference today and tomorrow
- Mathematics colloquium today
- 'Righteous Among Nations' Holocaust exhibit on display through March 22 at K-State Olathe
Human resources and benefits
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
Technology
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
Volunteer opportunities
- HandsOn Kansas State and Acacia fraternity present Civic Leadership Week
- Volunteer at All-University Open House
March 1, 2013
News and research
Events
- Mathematics colloquium today
- K-State's first TED Talk event: Spotlight K-State Wednesday
- Kansas State Men's Rugby Club plays Nebraska Cornhuskers
- Finkeldei to present on Campus Pack at ITL Conference March 4-5
- Earth Day tables available; sign up now
- Invested faculty: Registration open for faculty over 50 event
- Whimsical world: Mime art company brings a surreal universe to life at McCain