March 31, 2015
Updates from leadership
- Reminder of class cancellations for All-University Open House
- Reminder: Big 12 Faculty Fellowship Program applications due May 1
From the vice president for research
Research
Legislative update
News and research
- Kansas PBS stations to air 'Vale la Pena' documentary
- Undergraduate leaders called on to apply for the Morse Scholarship
Events
- Kat Chats with Counseling Services: Letting them out of the bottle
- K-State Research Forum today
- K-State Blood Drive March 31-April 3
- Making the most of your senior years workshop begins April 7
- The Meadow seeks volunteers for work day April 4
- David Otunga speaking about social injustice, civil rights tonight
- April blooms with music, art, dance and more at Kansas State University
- Marketing department invites the campus community to a research seminar on Friday
Human resources and benefits
- Internal search for international admissions specialist/coordinator
- Medicare confusion eliminated: Medicare Basics wellness workshops in April
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
Technology
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
Survey
March 30, 2015
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Global academic advising association celebrates 25 years at K-State
- Chief George Tiger gives keynote address
- Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network offers sessions for Manhattan community, educators
- University animal health leader selected to lead NBAF engagement
- Small fire extinguished in Willard Hall
Events
- Biologist to discuss the changes in Great Plains fish diversity
- Tickets available for Friends of K-State Libraries' 25th gala 'Celebrating the Past, Shaping the Future'
- Deadline to register for All-University Open House
- K-State Wind Ensemble performance this afternoon
- Application deadline extended for inaugural Dissertation Writing Retreat
- Technical director of One World Trade Center to present lecture
- National Strategic Selling Institute to host third annual benefit auction
- Cultural performances, special guests and more set for grand opening April 7 of Kansas State University's Confucius Institute
Kudos, publications and presentations
University life
Volunteer opportunities
March 27, 2015
News and research
- K-State students learned the 'NASHvantage' of Public Relations Student Society of America at the regional conference at Belmont University
- The International Year of Soils: Soils support agriculture
- Huck Boyd Institute to present Leader of the Year Awards for entrepreneurship, diversity, service
- College of Business Dean Ali Malekzadeh to become president at Roosevelt University
Events
- Lecture series to feature expert in heterogeneous catalysis
- Lesbian and Gay Veterinary Medical Association hosts filmmaker, showing of 'Bridegroom' documentary film
- Tornado expert to speak on April 10
- Retirement reception set for Canter, Barrett, Pesci
- Author, filmmaker to guide discussion of local homelessness experts
- Kansas State Postdoctoral Association networking event tonight
- 2015 Faculty and Professional Staff Retiree Ceremony and Reception
- ADVANCE Distinguished Lecture Series presents Gabriel Radvansky
- Veterinary Health Center to host 20th annual Dog-N-Jog
- SpringDance 2015 to show in McCain Auditorium March 27-28
- Journey to Neverland with 'Peter and the Starcatcher' April 6 at McCain Auditorium
- UPC presents 12th season of K-State Idol featuring former American Idol contestant
- Open forum for candidate for director of institutional equity
Kudos, publications and presentations
- University Experience peer instructors selected for fall 2015
- K-State journalism student wins prestigious Telly Award
- Students earn certification from American Concrete Institute
- Agronomy faculty, students receive 2015 Gamma Sigma Delta awards
Publications and presentations
- Terlazzo to present in Vancouver
- Padilla Carroll presents paper at American Society for Environmental History Conference
Technology
- K-State Online: Canvas walk-in workshop today
- Classroom and conference room technology showcase tour
March 26, 2015
From the vice president for research
News and research
- Art department announces a new minor
- Political science graduate program ranked No. 1
- Simple tasks help protect your credit
- Students help visitors unfold their futures at K-State's All-University Open House
Events
- Flint Hills History Conference March 27-28
- Exploring social media with NodeXL on April 10
- New Faculty Institute luncheon on April 2
- Geologist to discuss convergent plate boundary processes
- Lynda Spire retirement reception
- Office 365: New features covered in Zoom sessions March 26-27
- PBS cancer documentary screening, resource fair Saturday
- Faculty Senate hosts spring open forum April 3
- Greek Affairs educational sessions
- Dementia workshop to focus on creativity, use of theater techniques
- All-University Open House allows visitors to experience campus through food, fun and learning
- Open forum for candidate for director of institutional equity
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- 2015 President’s Award of Excellence for Unclassified Professional Winners
- Landscape Contracting Team places eighth out of 65 collegiate teams at national competition
March 25, 2015
Updates from leadership
Research
News and research
- Deadline for Open/Alternative Textbook Initiative proposals is Friday
- K-State theatre students expand their own 'modern family' with trip to Los Angeles
- Arts & Sciences Diversity Lecture Series Grant applications due April 15
Events
- Third annual Powercat Paint Run Saturday, April 18
- 'Love Knows No Borders' presentation
- K-State Bakery Science Club sale
- Pink and Purple Polyester Party supports Johnson Cancer Research Center
- Sign up today at the K-State Student Union for the Run for the Red 5K
- Best of the Fest at the Beach Museum of Art: Short films screenings from the Free State Festival
- Location change for North Campus Corridor open house today
- State of the College of Agriculture Address today
- Kansas State University Gardens group offers April 16 bus trip to Botanica Gardens in Wichita
- Diavolo sets architecture in motion for McCain performance April 1
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Ahern named Steel Ring Advisor of the Year
- 2015 K-State's University Support Staff Award of Excellence Winners
- Interior architecture & product design professor wins top honor at design conference
- Kansas State University again selected for Collegiate Wind Competition
Publications and presentations
Volunteer opportunities
- Participate in survey: What is the just thing to do?
- Volunteer for All-University Open House April 11
March 24, 2015
Updates from leadership
Research
Legislative update
News and research
- Student Alumni Board selects 19 new members to assist K-State Alumni Association
- Nontraditional student scholarships for women, deadline April 1
Events
- K-State Alumni Association to host events for graduating students
- Kat Chats with Counseling Services: Stress, sleep, self-care
- Mathematics Colloquium Lecture March 24
- Geologist to discuss the influence of heavy metals on the environment
- Weekend of performing arts brings purple to Kansas City
- Celebrate young children, care providers April 12
- Greg LeValley retirement reception
- North Campus Corridor Open House on March 25
- Principal chief of the fourth largest tribal nation, George Tiger kicks off K-State Alumni PowWow
- Human ecology faculty to present 'Desk Job Fitness'
- Campus Creek re-envisioned
- Fiction writer Justin Torres to read from his work on Friday
- Farm to Fork 5K at Open House
- Documentary screening April 7 to feature Midwest kindness
- 'NVivo 10 Advanced' training scheduled March 27
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Fake Paddy's Day support
- Rife receives Future Leaders in Science Award
- Kansas State University engineering alumni honored for career success
- Two alumni join Kansas State University College of Engineering Hall of Fame
Publications and presentations
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
March 23, 2015
Updates from leadership
News and research
Events
- Community Cinema: 'The Homestretch' screening March 30
- International Week 2015
- Lesbian and Gay Veterinary Medical Association hosts filmmaker and showing of 'Bridegroom' documentary film
- University offers free electronics recycling event March 28
- Music education to host free professional development workshop
- Lodging, registration deadlines for Conference on Applied Statistics in Agriculture
- David Lisak to speak about sexual assault offender behavior, the neurobiology of trauma
- Scholar erin Khue Ninh presents keynote lecture for 24th Annual Cultural Studies Symposium
- Interviews for K-State Global Campus associate dean March 23, 24, 26
- North Campus Corridor hpen House on March 25
- Improve your communication: Spots still open for free National Science Foundation Workshop
- Renowned violinist Charles Castleman to present recital
- K-State Salina family studies and human services program to host community poverty simulation
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Alpha Zeta welcomes new members
- New album featuring K-State's Pinkall tops Billboard charts
- Veterinary Medicine student wins free mini iPad
- Kansas State University researchers offer first book combining financial planning, mental health
Publications and presentations
Campus construction activities
Campus construction and maintenance
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
- Johnson Cancer Research Center Spring 2015 Newsletter
- Diagnostic Insights March 2015 Issue now online
University life
Volunteer opportunities
March 20, 2015
Research
Events
Kudos, publications and presentations
March 19, 2015
From the vice president for research
Research
News and research
- Stored-product entomology at Kansas State surpasses 100 years
- Towels top kitchen contamination hazards list
Events
- Communicators' Brown Bag: Augmented reality technology March 26
- Bioinformatics workshop offered April 3
- Open forum for investigator for institutional equity candidate
Kudos, publications and presentations
Campus construction activities
March 18, 2015
Research
Shared governance
- Highlights from the March 10 Faculty Senate meeting
- University Support Staff Senate March highlights
Events
- Postseason basketball is back in Bramlage
- Celebrating our Kansas State University Confucius Institute grand opening on April 7
Kudos, publications and presentations
March 17, 2015
Legislative update
News and research
- Poultry expert says avian influenza strain not harmful to humans or poultry products
- Irish beef now available in U.S. for first time in 15 years
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Three K-State programs among world's best
- Graduate student to attend Interdisciplinary Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting
Campus construction and maintenance
- Service interruption: Justin Hall chilled water
- Service interruption: All campus steam shut off
- Core network routers upgrade
Volunteer opportunities
March 16, 2015
Research
News and research
Kudos, publications and presentations
- K-State nominates four students for national Udall Scholarships
- Six high school seniors earn Edgerley-Franklin Urban Leadership Scholarship
Publications and presentations
Campus construction and maintenance
March 13, 2015
Updates from leadership
News and research
Events
- K-State Online: Canvas walk-in workshop today
- North Campus Corridor open house set for March 25
- Kinesiology fitness program water aerobics classes start March 23
- In Manhattan during spring break? Visit the Beach!
- Science fiction adventure story 'Twin Infinity' to be performed March 30 at McCain
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Graduate School announces first Small Research Grant program awardees
- K-State Launch awards $20,000 to student entrepreneurs
March 12, 2015
From the Kansas Board of Regents
From the vice president for research
News and research
- Global Food Systems update: Research key to meeting future food needs
- Victaulic Sales Competition highlights university's Sales Week
- Meat and poultry recalls: What food firms and investors should know
- Nutritional guidelines recommendations: Less meat, more veggies
Events
- Johnson Cancer Research Center hosts PBS cancer documentary screening, community resource fair March 28
- Mathematics Colloquium Lecture March 12
- 2015 International Grain Quality and Food Security Conference
- Invitations to SPOTLIGHT K-State are in your mailboxes
- Staley School of Leadership Studies students work with Ogden community for Easter event
- Mark your calendars for the Summer Advising Institute
- Kansas rural forester to discuss natural resources issues, priorities, programs for students
- SpringDance 2015 coming to McCain Auditorium March 27-28
Human resources and benefits
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Biological systems engineering students sweep poster competition
- Student Foundation announces new member class
Campus construction activities
Technology
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
March 11, 2015
News and research
- Advocacy group profiles K-State's efforts to save students millions of dollars on textbooks
- NBAF-focused research enters third year at university's BRI, research transition underway
- Statement on incident at the University of Oklahoma
- Kansas State University's education, engineering, veterinary medicine graduate programs named among the nation's best
Events
- College of Veterinary Medicine dean candidate finalist to present open forum today
- K-State Black Faculty and Staff Alliance meets Thursday
- KSU Bakery Science Club Sale today
- Six-week women's self defense class
- 19th annual Mathematical Olympiad for grade school, high school students April 11
- Dinner and a mid-night Snack Salon series event March 12 at the Beach Museum of Art
- Kansas State Postdoctoral Association call for new members
- K-State Research Forum is March 31
- Open forum for investigator for institutional equity candidate
Human resources and benefits
- Customer Service Excellence for Student Employees offered March 18
- Anger management workshop offered March 24
Kudos, publications and presentations
- 2015-2016 Mortar Board Senior Honor Society members
- Kansas State University Provost April Mason honored for leadership
- Kansas State University promotes 62 faculty members, 40 receive tenure
Publications and presentations
March 10, 2015
Updates from leadership
Legislative update
News and research
- Kirmser Undergraduate Research Award committee seeks nominations from faculty
- Thirty-eight Kansas State University faculty members granted sabbatical leave
Events
- Yes Means Yes UFM course
- One Health Summit March 31-April 1 in Kansas City, Missouri
- Schedule change for art department head position interview
- K-State Salina's Civic Luncheon Lecture to look at new ways of effective discipline in criminal justice
- Boogie down to fight cancer at Pink and Purple Polyester Party April 10
- It's On Us campaign combats sexual assault at K-State
- Mathematics Colloquium Lecture March 10
Human resources and benefits
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Entomology student awarded national Nature Conservancy grant
- Coach's approach to collegiate debate leads to success
Technology
March 9, 2015
Updates from leadership
From the KSU Foundation
Research
News and research
- Candidate to interview for the College of Arts & Sciences art department head position
- Kansas State University students participate in alternative spring breaks
Events
- President and CEO of BNSF Railway to speak on leadership development in rail industry
- Kat Chats with Counseling Services: Making Lasting Changes Series part two, how mindsets influence progress
- College of Veterinary Medicine dean candidate finalist to present open forum today
- On Track informational meeting March 10
- Reminder: Landon Lecture by Steve Forbes tonight
- Save the date: 2015 Chet Peters Lecture Thursday, April 30
- Greg LeValley retirement reception
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
Campus construction activities
Technology
University life
March 6, 2015
Updates from leadership
News and research
- New eight-week courses starting soon at UFM
- First issue of undergraduate interdisciplinary journal published
- NBAF construction projected for May, to be completed in 2020
- Nutritionist shares how to shop inexpensively without compromising nutrition
- Hurtig, Tinker new Kansas State University Student Governing Association leaders
Events
- Renowned author David Abram, acclaimed artist Lauren Bon to speak March 24, 25
- Free symposium to focus on military-connected learners
- Don't Left Shark it: Mock interview event for postdocs
- Next meeting of Adolescents and Adults with Autism Support Group
- SafeZone advanced training: Empowered Allies
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
March 5, 2015
From the vice president for research
News and research
- Candidate to interview for the College of Arts & Sciences art department head position
- iSIS being renamed KSIS
- Statement on budget from President Kirk Schulz
Events
- NASA Scientist to give K-State physics lecture on the NuSTAR telescope
- College of Veterinary Medicine dean candidate finalist to present open forum today
- College of Education announces premiere of 'Vale la Pena' documentary
- Documentary screening of 'Every Two Minutes' on March 12
- Mathematics Colloquium Lecture March 5
- Author Poe Ballantine to read from his work on Friday
- Meet the Music series March 5 at Beach Museum of Art
- Spring Open Forum with President Schulz to be rescheduled
- CEEZAD director Jürgen Richt helps organize international conference on West African Ebola virus
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Programming competition draws strong field of competitors
- Voice professor Bryan Pinkall featured on new album celebrating Rachmaninoff's classic 'All-Night Vigil'
- K-State team takes honorable mention honors in Phillips 66 Business Ethics Case Competition
Campus construction activities
Technology
Campus construction and maintenance
March 4, 2015
From the president
News and research
- College of Education earns national diversity award
- Kansas State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory partners with Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory to build high throughput diseases diagnostic panel
- EIDRoP research program proves to be a success
Events
- Register now to attend SPOTLIGHT K-State 2015
- Art department faculty, student exhibitions this week
- Creating forms on your website
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- K-State Libraries' Piper receives professional in human resources certification
- State scholarship winners all K-State engineering students
Gifts
Technology
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
Volunteer opportunities
March 3, 2015
Updates from leadership
Research
Legislative update
News and research
Events
- Kat Chats with Counseling Services: Staying safe on Fake Patty's Day
- Use an e-newsletter to stay in touch with alumni and donors. E-newsletter training is March 10.
- Sign up today at Union for Run for the Red 5k
- College of Veterinary Medicine dean candidate finalist to present open forum today
- Staged readings of two student-written plays March 6-7 in Chapman Theatre
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
- College of Agriculture selects new student ambassadors
- K-State research administrators receive certification
- K-State Inline Hockey Club going to nationals again
- De Noble earns place of honor in Ingram's Icons of Education
- Political science student from Lenexa earns prestigious fellowship
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
Volunteer opportunities
March 2, 2015
Updates from leadership
News and research
Events
- SafeZone introductory training session
- Faculty Senate to host spring open forum
- Art science talks continue in Willard Hall
- Attend 'Using Zotero,' a K-State Libraries workshop for grad students
- K-State Book Network 2015 book to launch Tuesday, March 3
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Christine Wilson honored at Association of Public and Land-grant Universities annual meeting
- Dan Thomson receives 2015 National Beef Quality Assurance Educator of the Year Award
Publications and presentations
- K-State history professor publishes new book on World War I
- Linder to deliver keynote address at Australian celebration of Anzac Day, April 24, in Brisbane, Australia