April 30, 2012
Updates from leadership
News and research
- University faculty receive sabbatical leave
- Making a difference: Outstanding educators receive Commerce Bank Teaching Award
- Advancement in rank: Faculty earn promotions, tenure
- A commitment to education: Four faculty members named newest university distinguished professors
Events
- Give your old stuff a new life through Give It Up for Good
- New play reading in Nichols Wednesday night
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Winners announced for the 2012 President's Award of Excellence for Unclassified Professionals
- Chemical engineering professor named fellow of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Division of American Chemical Society
Publications and presentations
Technology
Campus construction and maintenance
- 1713 Throckmorton Hall AHU to be interrupted Tuesday morning
- 1741 Throckmorton Hall air compressor to be interrupted Tuesday afternoon
- All steam on main campus to be interrupted May 12-18
- 1713 Throckmorton Hall air compressor to be interrupted Tuesday morning
April 27, 2012
From the provost
News and research
- A salute to excellence: University's Pershing Rifles Company G-7 best in nation for second year in a row
- Successfully matched: Nearly 200 celebrate Executive Mentor Program's first year
- It's a blast: Student's game gives everyone a chance to be a HeroRAT
Events
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
- Music education professor directing musical at Manhattan Arts Center
- Music education professors present at national, international conferences
Technology
Campus construction and maintenance
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
April 26, 2012
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Ringing in a new era for K-State Telefund
- Ready for his close-up: Veterinary professor making house calls as host of national cable program
Events
- Senior material researcher at Nike to present lecture today
- Office of Research and Sponsored Programs to host two data management plan information sessions
- Students to speak about campus issues in speech forum today
- K-State CrossFit offering new Functional Fitness and Mobility class
- Participate in the Bike Week Commuter Challenge next week
- Harrington to kick off adult lecture series at the Discovery Center
- Inaugural Campus Sustainability Awards ceremony May 2
- Wind ensemble performs tonight in McCain Auditorium
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
- Recent presentations and publications by K-State Libraries faculty and staff
- Psychology faculty and students published
- Archaeologist presents at two conferences in April
- Sensory Analysis Center director selected to chair group developing standards for international organization
Gifts
April 25, 2012
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Nominate a K-State Hero today
- Science of sustenance: Foods laboratory helps Kansas companies prosper
- ATA Bus fixed route transportation now active
Events
- National Academic Advising Association to host webinar tomorrow
- Center for Engagement and Community Development's 2012 Engagement Symposium Thursday
- Bakery Science Club to host weekly bake sale today
- Native American Student Association to host presentation on history of Citizen Potawatomi Nation Friday
- K-State Libraries to host Abraham Lincoln Exhibit
- Social Media Council meeting Thursday
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
- Faculty, graduate students and alumni from the industrial/organizational psychology program present at national conference.
- University distinguished professor of economics publishes book
Campus construction and maintenance
April 24, 2012
News and research
- Students can now grant others online access to their financial records in iSIS
- Positive diagnosis: Impact of University's Diagnostic Laboratory continues to broaden with new testing, partnership
- Horsepower: Veterinary medicine student advances to global scholarship competition for her work on laminitis in horses
Events
- Fermi lab scientist discusses importance, mysteries of neutrinos for presentation in Peterson Public Lecture Series in physics
- A master in clay: Beach Museum exhibition features University's internationally acclaimed ceramic artist Yoshiro Ikeda
- Next session of Ladies BootCamp: Operation Hotness begins April 30
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
April 23, 2012
Research
News and research
Events
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Winners announced for the 2012 K-State Classified Award of Excellence
- Certified excellence: University Youth Mentoring Program earns gold star status from Kansas mentors
- Educational leadership professor receives national award
Publications and presentations
- Philosophy professor to present work at Dubrovnik Conference
- College of Education faculty publish chapter in new book
- Violin professor publishes anthology of violin music by women
Technology
- Viruses now targeting Mac computers
- Media Development Center extended hours during final weeks of spring semester 2012
April 20, 2012
Updates from leadership
- Finalists for interim director of the Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning to present April 25 and 26
- Letter from Athletics Director John Currie
News and research
- Inline Hockey Club has final four finish in national tournament
- K-State Olathe will announce five graduate degree programs at first anniversary celebration on April 26
Events
- Highly ranked Ducks Unlimited chapter hosts spring banquet tonight
- Time, date changes announced for Ladies Boot Camp: Operation Hotness.
- K-State baseball to host Ladies Night April 27
- Native American Student Association to host basket weaver for open house
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
- Geology, civil engineering faculty and graduate student present at national symposium
- Psychology faculty, students present
April 19, 2012
Updates from leadership
News and research
Events
- Geography professor and colleagues conducting the PROBE ecosystems workshop
- Take Back the Night 2012 tonight
- National Academy of Science member to present the Theodore L. Hopkins Distinguished Colloquium in Entomology
- Recreational services offering high ropes challenge April 26
- University of California at Berkeley professor to give 30th annual Friends of Mathematics Lecture today
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
April 18, 2012
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Distance education limitations for international students
- Classified senators participating in MDA lock-up
- Faculty Senate accepting applications for 2012-2015 ombudsperson position
- Making a comeback: Family and consumer sciences teachers in demand, shortages predicted
- Going global: Instructor's worldwide expertise brings global health class on campus, online for May intersession
- Sustaining excellence: Green Guidebook again recognizes university for sustainability efforts
Events
- Adknowledge to present how-to and recruitment talk today
- Cuban architect to visit K-State
- Joe Tiao Lecture on Economic Issues Thursday
- Bakery Science Club to host weekly bake sale today
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Students win annual award as part of National Volunteer Week
- Graduate student's cattle research rounds up top honor
Publications and presentations
- Archaeology professor presents at Flint Hills Conference
- Women's studies professor presents at Association of Asian American Studies Conference
Campus construction and maintenance
April 17, 2012
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Grade submission deadlines for spring 2012
- K-State wins second straight 'Pack the House' title
- Good for K-State spring 2012 issue now live
- It's a dog's life: To make it better, university veterinarian says add exercise to canine's daily routine
Events
- Council on Parking Operations to hold open forum
- 2012 Faculty and Unclassified Professionals Retiree Ceremony and Reception today
- K-State Blood Drive this week
- Natural learning expert to speak April 26
- Tips From the top: Former Marion Laboratories executives to discuss Ewing Kauffman's business leadership lessons
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Sauer named outstanding educator of coordinated programs at Kansas dietetic conference
- Marketing department head joins consulting firm's advisory board
Publications and presentations
Campus construction and maintenance
April 16, 2012
Events
- Cultural curtain call: May brings final cultural events of the 2012 spring semester
- Retirement open house to honor counseling services director April 27
- String quartet to perform during lunch hour today at Beach Museum
- Retirement reception planned for College of Education Dean Holen May 7
- Center for Sustainable Energy announces symposium
- National Academy of Sciences member to give Hageman Lecture April 18
- 'Sex Ed Boot Camp' to be presented tonight
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
- Political science faculty active at the annual Midwest Political Science Association meetings
- Architecture professor conducts workshop at teaching conference
Technology
- iPad User Group meeting Tuesday
- Equipment checkout: Presentation tools include projectors, screens and speakers
April 13, 2012
Updates from leadership
News and research
Events
- Math department organizes the 2012 Mathematical Association of America Kansas Section Meeting
- A timeless tale: Moscow Festival Ballet to perform 'The Sleeping Beauty' April 29 at McCain
- Spring cleaning? Donate to the K-State Libraries Book Sale
Health and safety
Publications and presentations
- Economics professor, doctoral student present paper
- Psychology faculty, student present and publish
- College of Education has strong presence at national educational research conference
Technology
April 12, 2012
News and research
- New sustainability resources at K-State Libraries
- Water Investigation Lab Day at K-State Olathe's pond and labs is Urban Water Institute's first outreach program
Events
- French professor to give lecture on medieval literature and art today
- Faculty/staff ice cream appreciation today
- Pennsylvania State University professor to give eighth Brent P. Smith Memorial Lecture today
- Human rights activist to speak on female genital mutilation, women's rights April 17
- Free showing of '12 Angry Lebanese' April 16
- Beach Museum to host calligraphy workshop tonight
- To be or not to be: No question about it, Shakespeare's 'Hamlet' wraps up season for K-State Theatre
- Open forum with President Schulz and Provost Mason this afternoon
April 11, 2012
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Check motor pool's lost and found for any missing items
- Sociology professor wins national teaching award through Continuing Education Association
- Alumni association announces Anderson Senior Award and Graduate Award recipients
Shared governance
Events
- Women of K-State to host 'He Said, She Said' brown-bag event April 25
- The New Jersey Seven to be focus of film, discussion today
- Bakery Science Club to host weekly bake sale today
- Internationally renowned agricultural sustainability professor to give agronomy seminar today
Human resources and benefits
Publications and presentations
- Recent presentations and publications by K-State Libraries faculty and staff
- Philosophy professor to present at Pacific Division of the American Society of Aesthetics Thursday
- Philosophy professor to present at conference in Dallas
- English faculty present, publish work
- Women's studies faculty member presents at environmental history conference
April 10, 2012
Research
News and research
- New common core math standards require shift in national teacher preparation programs
- Restocking rural communities: University initiative using funding to help reopen grocery stores, increase benefits to towns
Events
- York University professor to present colloquium today
- English department offers three ways to experience literature, culture this week
- Coming up with the next big thing: Finalists set to present ideas April 12 in university's entrepreneurship competition
Personnel changes
Health and safety
Publications and presentations
April 9, 2012
Updates from leadership
Research
News and research
- Tuesday's Landon Lecture will be 'Why America Needs Agriculture'
- K-State's Police Department’s communications center celebrates National Public Safety Communications Week
Events
- Iowa State University chemical engineering professor to give seminar Tuesday
- University of Washington chemical engineering professor to give seminar April 17
- Astounding acrobatics: Pilobolus Dance Theatre coming to McCain April 24
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
- Modern languages professor publishes book
- Music education professor elected chair-elect for National Associate for Music Education Research Group
Technology
- Dell warranty options when buying a new computer
- Sampling of K-Staters to receive information technology services' satisfaction survey
April 6, 2012
News and research
- Art education: Internationally recognized art critic selects award winners in faculty art exhibition, presents lecture
- A day with the boss: Student Finance Association members get time with business magnate Buffett
- Leading the way: Wichita student is university's 68th Goldwater Scholar; K-State remains leader among public universities in earning prestigious scholarship
Events
- Discounted tickets available for faculty and staff for Friday's baseball game
- Faculty/staff workshop for 2012 Common Book Selection April 11
- Animal welfare advocate to speak at Kind Hearts, Caring Hands Day today
- Next session of Ladies BootCamp: Operation Hotness begins Monday
- Rowing team to take on KU in Kansas Cup Saturday
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
- Psychology, physics faculty and graduate students present at national conference
- Agronomy professor elected president-elect of American Society of Agronomy
- Political science professor invited keynote speaker at conference in Minnesota
- Public administration professor active throughout March and April
April 5, 2012
Updates from leadership
Events
- Political science professor to deliver next Vernon Larson International Lecture on corruption in India
- Philip Nel to give Commerce Bank Distinguished Graduate Faculty Member Award lecture April 24
- Engaging educators: Speaker to address social justice initiatives for students
- Ag Council to host AgFest Week April 9-13
- Recreational services hosting faculty/staff golf tournament April 27
- Women of K-State to host 'Managing Your Money' brown-bag event April 11
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
- Music professor active at Society for American Music conference
- English language program faculty presents at international conference
Technology
Campus construction and maintenance
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
April 4, 2012
Research
News and research
- Doctoral student in physics gets opportunity to learn from Nobel Laureates at summer conference in Germany
- Kansas Board of Regents on campus this week
- Spitting image: Saliva could make two K-State Salina students heroes
Events
- Beach Museum to host film showings today
- Public Health Club 5K Run/Walk April 28
- Cornell professor to present '(Don't) Tell: Children in the Borderzone' Thursday
- Workshop on promotion to full professor Friday
- Bakery Science Club to host weekly bake sale today
Health and safety
Technology
Campus construction and maintenance
- Rathbone Hall roof work to interrupt building exhaust fans and fume hoods Thursday morning
- Durland Hall roof work to interrupt building exhaust fans and fume hoods Thursday morning
April 3, 2012
News and research
Events
- Beach Museum of Art and department of art to host free screening of Art21 episode 'Change' today
- 2012 Faculty and Unclassified Professionals Retiree Ceremony April 17
- Baseball team hosts Nebraska and Sacred Heart this week; special ticket rates and other discounts available
- Classified Employee Recognition Ceremony April 25
- Human rights activist to speak on immigration issues today
- Institute for the Health and Security of Military Families to present 'The Art of War' April 23
- Women of K-State to host Pathway to Leadership: Meet the Women Deans of Kansas State University April 18
- K-State showcases diversity with annual International Week
Human resources and benefits
- Division of Human Resources to present Supervising Students on the Job
- iSIS class schedule entry training offered
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Faculty member receives two excellence in advising awards in one semester
- K-State Salina instructor is Smoky Hill region social worker of the year
Publications and presentations
April 2, 2012
News and research
- U.S. Secretary of Agriculture speaking April 10 at McCain
- Nomination deadline for Putting Students First Award
- Scholarships available for studying Hindi
Events
- Saxophone quartet featured performers for lunch concert at Beach Museum of Art
- Mark your calendar to celebrate K-State's 150th anniversary
- K-State chapter of Sigma Xi to host distinguished anthropologist for series of lectures beginning April 16
- Purple Masque presents family drama 'A Nervous Smile' April 12-14
- Students to practice sales skills during K-State Sales Week
- Bidders welcome: 16th Annual Travel and Dining Auction April 13 supports scholarships, conference travel for students
Publications and presentations
Technology
- IT solutions: Email attachment size limits, file-upload time
- Make plans to attend 2012 CHECK conference May 23-24 at K-State
- IT security roundtable on firewalls April 6
- Web editor meeting today