April 30, 2015
Updates from leadership
From the vice president for research
Research
News and research
- All faculty invited to register for free teaching and learning newsletter
- Changes coming to food service in the K-State Student Union
- Kansas State University releases results from first comprehensive climate survey
Events
- The 2014-2015 Alianza Celebration of Latino/a Achievements on Friday
- Professor emeritus Norma Cantu to discuss her book 'Canícula: Snapshots of a Girlhood in la Frontera'
- Candlelight vigil for Nepal earthquake victims
- K-State choirs present Rhapsody II in Kansas City
- Choral concert: K-State Collegiate Chorale, Junction City High School to perform May 3
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Historian Lou Williams wins best article prize
- K-State professor receives award of distinction from interfraternity conference
- Steel bridge team qualifies for nationals
- K-State Research and Extension names summer interns
Technology
Survey
April 29, 2015
From SGA
Research
News and research
- Kansas student chapter of Optical Society launches new website
- Seeking new coordinator for peer review of teaching program
- Presidential Lecture Series is looking for new lecturers
- Advising notes in KSIS available May 4
- The International Year of Soils: Soils clean, capture water
- Kansas State University awards $500,000 to boost global food systems research by faculty
- University's 2015-2016 Coffman chair to focus on increasing faculty engagement
Events
- Reminder: Research collaboration opportunities panel discussion tomorrow
- Bakery Science Club Sale today
- Reminder: Climate survey results to be shared today
- K-State Speech Forum Thursday, April 30
- Nepal earthquake relief fundraising
- Wednesday is National Walk at Lunch Day
- Leader in sustainable agriculture research presents lecture at 4 p.m. today
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Gloria Freeland recognized as Communicator of Achievement
- Burrack re-orchestrates the Mikado
- Blair named Ecological Society of America Fellow
- Staley School of Leadership Studies recognizes outstanding students and community partners
- Associate professor Michael McGlynn chosen as Victor L. Regnier faculty chair
- Craig Harms elected vice president of American College of Sports Medicine
Technology
Campus construction and maintenance
April 28, 2015
Research
News and research
Events
- Kat Chats with Counseling Services: Surviving Finals
- Reminder: Panel discussion 'Preparing College Students for Success in the Professional World'
- Kansas State Postdoctoral Association spring meeting
- 2015 Chet Peters Lecture focuses on understanding today's digital natives
- Melissa-Harris Perry presents 'Silent Voices and the Fight for Justice'
- Kansas State University Salina joins Air Associates for professional pilot program recruitment at Cessna Demo Day
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Communication studies faculty, students present research at Central States Communication Association Conference
- Recent physics article highlighted in prestigious Nature Photonics journal
Technology
- K-State Online: Canvas walk-in workshops available throughout summer
- 'Driving Change–Steering into the Future of Ed Tech' Summer Institute on Distance Learning and Instructional Technology Conference July 30-31
Campus construction and maintenance
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
April 27, 2015
Events
- Community Cinema: 'Limited Partnership' screening May 4
- Founder of roadside ridesharing project to present at spring colloquium
- Memorial service for Jack Taylor
- Michael Feinstein's 'The Sinatra Project' coming to McCain
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Mortar Board selects new members for 2015-2016
- Ted and Sue Knapp Delineation Competition selects nine APDesign students to receive awards
Publications and presentations
Financial services
University life
- Deadline extended: Renew your student organization's registration
- Audacity a cappella spring concert May 1
Volunteer opportunities
April 24, 2015
News and research
Events
- Annual Travel and Dining Auction: Join the party, bid high. It's for students
- Our Voices, Our Stories Art Gallery Reception
- College of Agriculture, Gamma Sigma Delta host research showcase, awards reception April 24
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
- National Strategic Selling Institute again named one of nation's top sales programs
- Top scholarship awarded to Kansas State University architectural engineering graduate student
- Kansas State University Salina selected by Textron Aviation as partner in Top Hawk program
- Journalism school welcomes 15 new student ambassadors
- Scott Eilert named the Big 12 Conference Video Coordinator of the Year
University life
April 23, 2015
From the president
From the vice president for research
Events
- Author, journalist Michael Brooks to deliver 2015 Peterson General Public Lecture in Physics
- Miss K-State Competition is tonight
- K-State Assessment Showcase and Awards today
- Federal Communications Commission Amateur Radio license testing set for April 25.
- UPC presents a K-State Proud Celebration featuring Dustin Lynch
- Kansas State University to host Shakespeare's First Folio exhibition in February 2016
- 2015 Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Related Sciences Week
Human resources and benefits
- Managing Gossip in the Workplace Workshop offered April 29
- Customer Service Excellence for Student Employees offered May 1
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Dow receives Alumni Award
- Physics announces 2014-15 awardees of graduate student departmental teaching and research awards
- Gido receives Tinkle Research Excellence Award
Publications and presentations
April 22, 2015
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Tammy Beckham named College of Veterinary Medicine dean at Kansas State University
- Kansas State University honors Kassebaum Baker with honorary doctorate
- City of Manhattan to craft new off-campus student housing district, asking for student input
- K-State veterinarian outlines safety guidelines for kids handling animals
Events
- Film screening of 'Particle Fever' Thursday, April 23, followed by a Q-and-A on the discovery, science of the Higgs boson
- Climate survey results to be shared April 29
- Barbecue 101 workshops to be May 2 and 9
- Division of Biology’s 16th annual Undergraduate Research Forum April 23
- Bakery Science Club Sale today
- Black Faculty and Staff Alliance meeting today
- DelFestopia offers a weekend of improv this weekend
- Tree Campus USA educational activities
- Reminder: 2015 Faculty and Professional Staff Retiree Ceremony and Reception
Human resources and benefits
- Achieving Customer Service Excellence offered April 24
- Asbestos awareness for building occupants training offered April-June
Kudos, publications and presentations
- More than two decades of undergraduate research in ecology and evolutionary biology continues with NSF grant renewal
- Golden Key recognizes outstanding GTA and GRAs of the year
- Totally Tutoring honors four tutors for excellent peer teaching
Technology
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
April 21, 2015
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Kansas State University students receive Goldwater scholarship, honorable mention
- Accident incident at 1800 Kimball
- K-State summer school task force appointed
Shared governance
Events
- Kat Chats with Counseling Services: Making Lasting Changes Series part three, staying on track
- May 1 concert features pianist Slawomir Dobrzanski
- Discounted tickets available for Sporting Kansas City soccer game on May 3
- SafeZone introductory training: Student edition
- National Academic Advising Association webinar April 23
- Talk by children’s author Jeanne Birdsall on Thursday
- Alpha of Clovia raises money for American Cancer Society with cupcake bar April 22, cupcake sales all week
- Join the Strengths Ambassadors: Info session on April 21
- College of Business Administration invites campus community to reception honoring outgoing Dean Ali Malekzadeh
- Summer Advising Institute registration open
Human resources and benefits
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
- College of Business Administration selects new student ambassadors
- Kansas State Inline Hockey Club recognizes outstanding players
Publications and presentations
- APDesign professor publishes new series of books
- Kim publishes book about narrative inquiry
- Fialdini-Zambrano publishes 'Carmen Resino and Sabina Berman: Dialogues from the Spanish Inquisition'
Technology
Campus construction and maintenance
- Service interruption: Call Hall domestic hot water
- Service interruption: South Weber Hall domestic hot water
University life
April 20, 2015
Updates from leadership
- Letter from Cheryl Johnson: New director of institutional equity hired
- A Letter from A.D. John Currie
News and research
- Faculty Senate accepting applications for the 2015-2018 ombudsperson position
- K-State innovators recognized at K-State Olathe Ingenuity Central
- President Schulz participates in Big 12 Forum today
Events
- K-State Choral Ensemble to celebrate music of early America, Kansas history
- Jones Day law partner to talk about practical ethics
- Reminder: Jefferson Fellow distinguished lecturer Bruce Conn to present seminar
- Join Marcia Chatelain for 'Lessons from the #FergusonSyllabus: Social Justice in the Classroom and Community'
- Kansas: Operation Military Kids military culture training
- Copy/Paste/Culture: Plagiarism Education Week at K-State Libraries
- All-University Awards Ceremony set for Wednesday, May 6
- Preparing College Students for Success in the Professional World
- Financial planners to offer free advice at university on May 1
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Chem-E-Car takes first in regional competition
- Kyle Hooker named K-State Student Employee of the Year
- University team places in international architectural, engineering competition
Publications and presentations
Policy/procedure updates
April 17, 2015
News and research
- Kansas State University researchers suggest ways to develop healthy eating habits in a child — start early and eat your vegetables
- Sidebar: What a child should eat
Events
- ADVANCE Distinguished Lecture Series presents Margi Gilmour
- Panel to focus on research collaboration opportunities
- Workshop for 2015 common book selection on April 23
- K-State Women's Rugby Club match
- 2015 Space Migration Building Tour — Calvin Hall
- Wildcats Leadership for Life hosts professional development opportunity
- Developing Scholars Program Research Poster Symposium on Sunday
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
- University support staff employees to be recognized at the 2015 USS Recognition Ceremony
- Biological and agricultural engineering faculty members receive awards
- Two students earn honors from the National Science Foundation
Publications and presentations
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
April 16, 2015
From the Kansas Board of Regents
From the vice president for research
Research
News and research
Events
- ADVANCE Distinguished Lecture Series presents Jeff Brawn
- Learn about H-1B, permanent residency
- Have an event planned for Fall Week of Welcome? Let us know
- Classes of 1965, 1990 return to K-State for alumni reunion
- McCloskey to present lecture on literary, linguistic and cultural matters April 17
- Take a stand, K-State
- Reminder: Council on Parking Operations Open Forum today
- Annual Economics Club debate today
- In-A-Chord a cappella concert conference performance
- 2015 Space Migration building tour — Holtz and Nichols halls
- Ballet 'Don Quixote' brings bullfighters, gypsies, romance and chivalry to McCain
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
Campus construction activities
Technology
April 15, 2015
News and research
- Kansas State University child development scholar suggests strategies to build foundation for empathy, tolerance
- From cadet to college student: Kansas State University, St. John's Military School sign institutional partnership agreement
Events
- Jefferson Fellow distinguished lecturer Bruce Conn to present seminar
- Apparel, Textiles, and Interior Design Showcase of Excellence
- Gift Mart featuring cupcakes, customized metal signs
- K-State Bakery Science Club Sale
- 2015 Space Migration building tour — Foundation Tower
- Vincent Amanor-Boadu guest speaker at Kansas Black Farmers Association annual meeting
- Communicators Brown Bag: Understanding Metrics, April 16
- Rotary Peace Forum II May 9
- Celebrate National Purple Up! day, recognize a military kid
- Pianist, professor Slawomir Dobrzanski highlights Friends of K-State Libraries event
- Dinner with parents proves uncomfortable in comedy 'You Can't Take it With You'
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
- K-State named as American Concrete Institute Excellent University
- Greene Inducted into the Mid-America Association of Educational Opportunity Program Personnel MO-KAN-NE Hall of Fame
Publications and presentations
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
April 14, 2015
Updates from leadership
Research
News and research
- Dates for spring 2015 online TEVALs
- Veterinarian explains what every dog owner should know about disease
- College of Veterinary Medicine's Shelter Medicine Mobile Surgery Unit brings veterinary services to area animal shelters
- Two faculty members honored as university distinguished professors
Events
- Kat Chats with Counseling Services: Facts, fiction of marijuana
- ADVANCE Distinguished Lecture Series presents Chantal Lau
- Mathematics Colloquium Lecture April 14
- Participants needed for a cake taste test April 14
- Reminder: Orphanage tourism, ethical alternatives discussion at 7 p.m. in the Leadership Studies Building
- Register now for May 13 Research Facilities and Resources Showcase
- "Tapping Social Media with NCapture and NVivo 10" scheduled Friday, April 24
- Join K-State Salina in honoring 50 years at its Semicentennial Celebration
- Council on Parking Operations Open Forum
- Noted expert on sustainable agriculture to present prestigious lecture in soil science
- University's Developing Scholars to share research at annual symposium
Kudos, publications and presentations
Technology
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
April 13, 2015
Communications and Marketing
Research
- Antje Anji seeks CLARITY to use in RNA-protein studies related to the effects of alcohol on the brain
- Raising a child: First you make eye contact, suggests Kansas State University child development scholar
- Raising a child: Kansas State University physical activity scientist suggests strategies to keep children on the move
News and research
- Center for Sustainable Energy announces 2015 Energy Symposium poster winners
- There is still time: Be a paid student mentor for Summer Institute on Environmental Stewardship 2015
- Kansas State University lab reports increase in rabies cases, urges awareness
Events
- The Osher Lifelong Learning Program is offering a special event: Behind the scenes at the Manhattan Art Center — 'The Mikado'
- Trip to Kansas City to watch Sporting KC soccer game
- Presentation by Laura Micciche on supporting graduate student writing
- Phi Kappa Phi centennial celebration
- College of Business Administration hosts second John R. Graham Memorial Golf Classic
- K-State Alumni Fellow, head of National Cancer Institute laboratory to give talk April 15
- Awards and recognition reception recognizes graduate students and faculty successes
- Artist Sean Starowitz's three-day D-LAB residency at Beach Museum explores food-related issues
Personnel changes
- Dunn named associate dean and director for K-State Global Campus
- Tom Theis named university photographer
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Researchers win prestigious publication award in horticultural education
- K-State student chapter of The Wildlife Society in the national spotlight
- University honors program student selected for summer curatorial academy
- Inaugural K-State Student Employee of the Year Award recognizes students for hard work
Campus construction activities
Technology
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
Volunteer opportunities
- Seeking a mobile app that would help you in your romantic relationships?
- Help us complete a speech and language study at K-State
April 10, 2015
News and research
- College of Arts & Sciences selects 2015-16 student ambassadors
- K-State Alumni Association selects students to help plan homecoming's 100th anniversary
- Sales expert and author Lee Salz to provide coaching and mentorship to National Strategic Selling Institute
Events
- K-State First Family Reunion April 14
- SafeZone advanced training April 15
- Dedication ceremony for Horticulture Club-built student courtyard at Throckmorton Hall
- Storm chaser, meteorologist, geographer to discuss tornado risk on Friday
- 2015 Space Migration building tours — Calvin, Nichols halls
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Beta Alpha Psi teams up with KPMG to provide books for Woodrow Wilson Elementary School students
- Three K-State Libraries employees recognized for excellence
- Cassie Binns awarded Microscopy Society of America Undergraduate Research Scholarship
- Going the extra mile: Faculty, staff recognized for service and commitment to students
- SPOTLIGHT K-State accolades
Publications and presentations
- Dietitian highlights efforts to educate on-campus students about nutrition, healthy lifestyles
- Call for abstracts for international conference
Campus construction activities
Technology
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
Volunteer opportunities
April 9, 2015
Updates from leadership
From the vice president for research
Events
- National Academy of Sciences member to give lecture on olfactory sensing April 13
- Louis Bernatchez to visit K-State
- First-generation student success: Learn what's being done
- SafeZone training today and April 14
- 2015 Space Migration building tour — Holtz Hall
- Young Writers' Workshop now accepting applications for July program
- Orange Leaf fundraising night for Autism Speaks
- Next meeting of Adolescents and Adults with Autism Support Group
- 'Spencers: Theatre of Illusion' brings magic, mystery, humor and more to McCain Auditorium
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Great Plains IDEA honors Gould with Distinguished Service Award
- Research work pays off for graduate students at annual research forum
Publications and presentations
- Thompson featured on Canadian music ensemble's debut recording
- Five generations of A.Q. Miller family media
Gifts
- Abaxis gives $250,000 for newly established Center of Excellence for Vector-Borne Diseases at Kansas State University
- Developing Scholars alumni celebrate program's success by giving back
Technology
Campus construction and maintenance
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
April 8, 2015
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Global Food Systems update: Launch a Business adds food and agriculture emphasis
- Simply the best: Study finds Kansas State University best value college in Kansas
- Anderson Hall’s bells to ring April 9 to commemorate 150th anniversary of Appomattox surrender
- Electronic waste collection event a success
- Summer solution: Kansas State University summer courses helping students graduate on time
Events
- Apr. 12-18: Celebrate student employees with National Student Employment Week
- K-State theatre, dance students to perform April 9 at the Beach Museum of Art
- Bakery Science Club bake sale today and Saturday
- K-State Horticulture Club offers bedding plant sale
- University support staff open forum with President Schulz on Thursday
- IAPD to celebrate 50 years
- iPad user meeting April 9: Office 365 setup and apps
- Social Media Roundtable group meets Thursday
- 2015 Space Migration building tour — Foundation Tower
- K-State Inline Hockey Club begins round-robin play at national tournament
- Use an e-newsletter to communicate your news with pride; training is April 14
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
April 7, 2015
Legislative update
News and research
- Herrera says Go Teacher program featured in today's documentary was 'worth the pain or struggle'
- Be a paid student mentor for Summer Institute on Environmental Stewardship 2015
- Kansas State University Confucius Institute grand opening begins at 11 am
Events
- Kat Chats with Counseling Services: Mirror, Mirror, a presentation on body image is today
- All-University Open House Farm to Fork 5K on Saturday
- Human trafficking awareness film screening of 'Nefarious: Merchant of Souls' tonight
- Register now for the New Faculty Institute's writing retreat May 1
- Mathematics Colloquium lecture this afternoon
- Slow Art Day 2015 is Saturday, April 11, at the Beach Museum
- K-State Harry Potter Alliance sponsors book drive April 8-10
- Videoconference on gamified learning is April 8
- Keshia Knight Pulliam from 'Cosby Show' to speak at Kansas State University
- K-State Salina's Civic Luncheon Lecture to examine big data and its use in business decisions
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Greg Davis awarded 2015 PLANET AEF Outstanding Educator of the Year
- Union Pacific Case Competition chooses representatives for next stage of regional event
Publications and presentations
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
- The Grazier, the Beef Cattle Institute's April 2015 newsletter, is now available
- Ecological Genomics Institute Winter 2015 newsletter now online
April 6, 2015
From the president
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Peine Foundation grant to Beach Museum providing visual art training to USD 383 teachers
- Graduate Student Appreciation Week kicks off today
Events
- Beach Museum hosts workshop for school children Wednesday, April 8
- K-State Model UN fundraiser
- Supply drive all week for homeless/trafficked youth in Kansas
- Jefferson Science Fellow Lecture Series
- Take a selfie with a K-State celebrity at K-State's Open House
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Staley School of Leadership Studies announces inaugural class of Snyder Leadership Legacy Fellows
- 20 veterinary students receive scholarship awards from Zoetis and American Veterinary Medical Foundation
Publications and presentations
Campus construction and maintenance
April 3, 2015
From the president
News and research
- Tired of lecturing? Try problem-based learning
- Get the perfect spring bloom by picking the right bud, says floriculture expert
- Understanding adolescent health needs
- College of Veterinary Medicine establishes Center of Excellence for Vector-Borne Diseases at Kansas State University
Events
- David Lisak free training offered via webcast today
- Orphanage tourism, ethical alternatives discussion Tuesday, April 14
- K-State Project Runway features 'America’s Next Top Model' star
- Kansas State University Salina honors 50 years of higher education, kicks off anniversary celebration at open house
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Students achieve high results in Putnam Mathematical Competition
- Construction science and management students earn scholarships at national convention
Publications and presentations
- Hamilton will present paper to Pacific Division meetings of American Society for Aesthetics, April 8-10.
- K-State students participate in ninth annual Economics Scholars Program
Technology
Campus construction and maintenance
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
Volunteer opportunities
April 2, 2015
From the vice president for research
News and research
Events
- Pink & Purple Polyester Party for K-State cancer research only one week away
- Ag Fest speaker, radio host Trent Loos to speak today
- 'Million Dollar Quartet' ready to rock April 13 at McCain Auditorium
- School nutrition and dietetics leader to present 41st Shugart Lecture
- ATID symposium to showcase juried exhibit, runway show and keynote
- Faculty and Staff Golf Tournament at Stagg Hill
- Center for Sustainable Energy extends abstract submission deadline for K-State Energy Symposium
Human resources and benefits
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
April 1, 2015
From SGA
News and research
- Making their mark: Accomplished alumni recognized as Alumni Fellows
- Be a paid student mentor for Summer Institute on Environmental Stewardship 2015
Events
- Student chapter of the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing to meet April 1
- Shatter the Silence Lunch Hour
- K-State Bakery Science Club bake sale today
- Philanthropists speak about first-generation students
- Art science talks continue in Willard Hall