April 29, 2022
Today is Arbor Day in Kansas. K-State is a recognized Tree Campus: Higher Education Campus. Click the photo to learn more.
News and research
- Caps, gowns, tassels: K-State commencement ceremonies May 7, 13 and 14
- 'The Unthinkable' selected as 2022 Kansas State University common book
COVID-19 university updates
Events
- Reminder: University Support Staff Employee Recognition Ceremony May 2
- Reminder: Coffee Hour featuring Cambodia is today
- Annual K-State Drag Show tonight
- Reminder: Park management and conservation students offer guided Konza Prairie hikes April 30
- David Ben-Arieh retires after 32 years
- Retirement reception for Dan Devlin is May 5
- Reminder: May 7 Walk Kansas 5K for the Fight to support K-State cancer research
Personnel changes
- Update for social Greek-lettered fraternities and sororities
- Gordey joins McNair Scholars Program as academic development coordinator
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Students to serve as speakers, vocalists and musicians at K-State commencement ceremonies
- College of Business names outstanding senior
- Vedant Kulkarni awarded Michael E. Brown Alpha Tau Omega Mortar Board Leadership Scholarship
- Maseberg-Tomlinson receives 2022 Exceptional Achievement Award for Global Campus Staff
Technology
Campus construction and maintenance
University life
April 28, 2022
Updates from leadership
News and research
Events
- Stacey Gilk to present Division of Biology Seminar
- Diagnostic Medicine and Pathobiology Seminar today
- CARE, S.A.F.E. Zone host Sexual Assault Awareness Month classes
- Young Writers' Workshop now accepting applications for June program
- Kansas Science Festival happening in downtown Manhattan
- Registration open for College of Education's Virtual STEAM Academy
Kudos, publications and presentations
- MPA student receives scholarship from Kansas Association of City/County Management
- College of Veterinary Medicine presents fourth annual staff awards
- Office of VPR congratulates researchers awarded patents
- Steel Ring Honor Society inducts 24 new members
Technology
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
University life
Volunteer opportunities
April 27, 2022
Spring blooms at The Gardens at Kansas State University.
News and research
- An update on the Sexual Assault and Violence Survey
- Veterinary team eyes the road to provide vision exams for working dogs
- Augie Chapas, Caden Brond elected new SGA president, vice president at K-State Salina
COVID-19 university updates
Events
- Walls to present Teaching and Learning Center Professional Development Series event today
- College of Health and Human Sciences Career Development Speaker Series: What to wear for interviews
- Retired energy industry CEO to speak about energy industry transition
- Bark in the Park occurs May 1
- Reminder: LGBT Resource Center hosts Lavender Graduation May 1
- Graduating students invited to K-State Alumni Association’s Grad Bash
- Arts and Sciences faculty and staff invited to attend May 5 ArtSci Drop-By at JP’s
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Students take honors at spring 2022 Lockton Sales Competition
- Biology awards outstanding senior with Haymaker Award
- Engineering honor society announces 2022 award recipients
- Health and Human Sciences hosts RSCAD Forum highlighting student research
- Hackemann-Bahlmann speaks at conference in Germany
University life
April 26, 2022
News and research
Events
- Webinar on establishing a microcredential program today
- Linda Duke retirement reception May 6
- Tree Campus USA Arbor Day tree planting Friday
- Reminder: 2022 Faculty and Professional Staff Retiree Ceremony
Human resources and benefits
Personnel changes
- Thurston named assistant dean for College of Ag graduate programs
- Hallie Everett appointed adviser for two Collegian Media Group publications
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Fourth annual Heartland eSports Tournament results
- Upward Bound participants emerge as national finalists
- Earth Day 2022 winner
- Nearly 180 graduate students recognized at annual reception
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
University life
April 25, 2022
Redbud blooms on campus
From the provost
KSUnite
News and research
Events
- Reminder: Spring open forum events with President Linton
- Wildcat Warrior 5k on April 30
- K-State Shred Day is this week
- CEZID hosts Florian Krammer for presentation on SARS-CoV-2
- History department sponsors talk about buffalo soldiers by K-State alumnus
- Kansas Entrepreneurship Challenge to award $75,000 to student entrepreneurs from around state
- APDesign commemorates 70th anniversary of Frank Lloyd Wright’s visit to K-State
- Harvard physicist to present Peterson General Public Lecture in Physics on April 26
- Coffee Hour featuring Cambodia on April 29
- Anatomy and Physiology Seminar April 26 features Yunjeong Kim
- IEEE Kansas Power and Energy Conference April 25-26, free virtual event
Kudos, publications and presentations
- History professor publishes on helping Ukraine defeat Russia
- Mechanical and nuclear engineering presents its graduating senior awards
- Two graduate students receive awards for their State Capitol poster presentations
- K-State Business Innovation Challenge awards more than $10,000 in scholarships to competition winners
University life
- Faculty feedback needed on student disability accommodations process
- Weekly global religious, spiritual and nonreligious observance information
April 22, 2022
Bosco Plaza
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Beach Museum of Art displays artwork in solidarity with displaced Ukrainians
- Engineering college adding bachelor's degree in cybersecurity
COVID-19 university updates
Events
- Last chance to engage with the Undergraduate Research Showcase and Undergraduate Research Week
- Reminder: Chester E. Peters Lecture Series presentation today
- Union Program Council hosts 'Spring into Summer' event today
- Reminder: Coffee Hour featuring Latvia is today
- K-State ichthyology students host Fish Fest outreach event at Wildcat Park
- Reminder: Africa Night tomorrow
- K-State baseball hosts UC Irvine this weekend
- Reminder: KSRE Local Foods Systems group to hold statewide virtual town hall
- K-State LGBTQ events for April
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Music program honors outstanding student musicians
- University Honors Program announces annual award winners
- Kinesiology department names 2022-2023 student ambassadors
- National media law and ethics journal now published at K-State's A.Q. Miller School
University life
April 21, 2022
Durland Hall
From the Kansas Board of Regents
Events
- Reminder: Corey Williamson to present What Matters to Me and Why
- Silver Key spring service project
- Run for the Roses April 30
- Jason Bergtold to present Coffman chair lecture today
- David Hooper presents Division of Biology Seminar
- Undergraduate Research Showcase today
- K-State Young Democrats host Chris Mann on April 25
- Advisor Forum meeting today
- Diagnostic Medicine and Pathobiology Seminar today
- Staley School recognizes campus and community members for excellence
- Adulting 101: Self-Care for Young Professionals today
- Hacin to present APDesign Ekdhal Lecture April 25
- Practice self-care with free pizza and more
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Abdur Rub receives Richard Elmore Brown Graduate Student Teaching Award
- Seven earn Dean of Student Life Outstanding Graduating Senior Award
- Interior design department head elected president of IDEC Foundation
- ADVANCE Distinguished Lecture Series 2021-2022 Award recipients announced
Technology
University life
- Powercat Financial announces 2022-2023 peer financial counselors
- Records and Information Management Committee available to help K-State staff
Volunteer opportunities
April 20, 2022
Gov. Laura Kelly has directed flags to be lowered to half-staff in Pottawatomie and Riley counties until sunset Saturday, April 23, to honor former K-State President Jon Wefald.
Updates from leadership
COVID-19 university updates
Shared governance
Events
- College of Business hosts first Summer Institute for high school students
- Hobson and Benavides to present Teaching and Learning Center Professional Development Series event today
- Virtual Undergraduate Research Symposium available April 20-22
- Career Development Speaker Series: Virtual/Remote work environment
- Spanish Honor Society hosts fourth poetry contest
- Modern languages roundtable April 22
- Lacy's Fresh Fare and Catering has sold out of tamales
- Educational responses to Ukrainian refugees panel April 25
- Annual K-State Drag Show tickets on sale April 27
- Thurston to moderate discussion on role of faculty in DEI, campus internationalization
- Guided Konza Prairie hikes offered April 30
Kudos, publications and presentations
- College of Business DEIB efforts win university honor
- APDesign graduate student Haneen Abu-Sherbi awarded Condia + Ornelas Traveling Fellowship
- College of Education sponsors 2022 Rural Education Summit
- Kim Dierks Tutor of Distinction scholarship recipient selected
- Nominations open for 2022 Iman Outstanding Faculty Awards
Technology
Memorial services
University life
- Recruiting Basic Language Training instructors for fall 2022
- Spring 2022 progress reports connect Wildcats to resources
- Reminder: Apply for Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences Graduate Fellowship for fall 2022
Volunteer opportunities
April 19, 2022
Bluemont Bell
Updates from leadership
News and research
- K-State Parking Services to implement license plate recognition technology
- State Farm Insurance supports Powercat Financial for 10th year
- Dates for spring 2022 TEVALs announced
Events
- Perspectives discussion about inclusion tomorrow
- K-State Salina's summer programs for youth return with hands-on learning experiences for different ages
- Michael Wenz to interview for assistant vice president of financial planning and administrative services
- Walk Kansas 5K for the Fight supports K-State cancer research, offers cancer screenings May 7
- Reminder: Smethers retirement reception April 21
- K-State baseball hosts Omaha tonight
- Tamale sale to benefit hospitality students
- Kinesiology Distinguished Lecture Series welcomes Rebecca Lee
- Kansas State LGBTQ+ Leadership Conference April 22
- Inaugural Donuts and Research Series presentation April 20
- MHK Amazing Race set for Sunday
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
- College of Veterinary Medicine presents Dr. Walter C. Bowie Scholarship to Bairon Madrigal
- Modern languages inducts students into national collegiate French honor society
Technology
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
April 18, 2022
KSUnite
News and research
Shared governance
Events
- Records Management 101 training available tomorrow
- Recreation Services announces finalists for eSports coordinator
- Practice self-care with free pizza and more on April 21
- Second session of summer health program scheduled after high demand
- Conference focuses on commercial vehicle safety in Midwest
- Reminder: History of Kansas land treaties interdisciplinary panel April 21
- Dieter Nevels to interview for assistant vice president of financial planning and administrative services
- Narayana Kocherlakota to deliver Joe Tiao Lecture on Economic Issues
- Establishing a microcredential program webinar April 26
- Africa Night set for April 23
- Chester E. Peters Lecture Series presentation on April 22
- Coffee Hour on April 22 features Latvia
- The Wildlife Society Banquet
- Boyer/Switzer Lecture Series this Thursday
- School of Music, Theatre, and Dance honors retiring faculty
- General meeting of faculty and unclassified professionals
- Celebrate 400th birthday of noted playwright Molière with special performances of 'The Imaginary Invalid'
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
- CATS3D initiative showcased at annual KDOT Safety conference.
- Collegian Media Group sweeps gold at Kansas Collegiate Media Conference; students earn 63 awards
- Outstanding academic and research work earns three doctoral candidates Sarachek awards
- Porath and Meritt present at SITE conference
- Spring 2022 MANRRS Week
Campus construction and maintenance
University life
April 15, 2022
Sidewalk mosaic outside Willard Hall.
News and research
- Newest Truman scholar aspires to advance international cooperation
- K-State leads state universities in retention, graduation rates
- K-State receives $1.5 million grant for food, agriculture and veterinary defense project
COVID-19 university updates
Events
- Former QB Skylar Thompson partners with Goolsby's to raise money for K-State cancer research
- K-State libraries graduate workshop available Monday
- Students for Environmental Action plan Earth Day celebration
- Pre-Veterinary Medicine Club fundraiser at Panera Bread
- Digital visualization of 3D solids to be presented at Art and Math Seminar
- S.A.F.E. Zone Advanced Class: Trans Language and Trans Competence
Kudos, publications and presentations
- 2022 K-State's University Support Staff Award of Excellence winners
- 2022 President's Award of Excellence for Unclassified Professionals winners
- K-State wins 2022 Race to Waste competition
- Kinesiology department well-represented at national conference in Florida
Technology
University life
April 14, 2022
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Universitywide initiative aims to establish microcredentialing infrastructure
- Four internationally recognized faculty members join ranks of university distinguished professors
Events
- Pink Up the Pace 5K in downtown Manhattan to support K-State cancer research April 23
- Matt Whiles to present Division of Biology Seminar
- Velmurugan Balaraman presents Diagnostic Medicine/Pathology Seminar today
- Celebrate Undergraduate Research Week with OURCI April 18-22
- Lavender Graduation celebration May 1
- Early Career Preparation: Getting the Most Out of Graduate School
- University community invited to tour multi-scale advanced manufacturing lab
Kudos, publications and presentations
Technology
University life
Volunteer opportunities
April 13, 2022
Fairchild Hall
News and research
- Gibson to be new head of landscape architecture and regional & community planning
- New website connects university efforts in urban food systems
COVID-19 university updates
Events
- Trevor Bell to present Teaching and Learning Center Professional Development Series event today
- Kansas State College Advising Corps info session today
- Beach Film Club: Virtual discussion today on 'Shaft'
- K-State AASU presents DANakaDAN Thursday
- College of Health and Human Sciences Career Development Speaker Series: Cultural competence in the workplace
- College of Education celebrates Month of the Military Child
- Biology Ambassadors host STEM diversity workshop April 18
- What Matters to Me and Why: Corey Williamson
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Classy Cats earn national championship title at the College Classic National Invitational
- Microbiology senior, mathematics professor earn K-State research, mentoring awards
- APDesign honors four 2011 graduates for career success
- K-State Online student Linda Wilson receives national award
- Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society initiates 16 new members
- K-State faculty member featured in prominent ceramic arts periodical
Technology
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
University life
- Faculty invited to complete survey on the student disability accommodations process
- Peer coach, tutor and communications positions available for fall 2022
- January 2023 intersession course proposals due July 15
Volunteer opportunities
April 12, 2022
News and research
Events
- University Support Staff Employee Recognition Ceremony May 2
- Miss K-State competition today
- Records Management 101 training available tomorrow
- Kansas Voter Registration Day
- K-State Dance inviting students to participate in Student Dance Spotlight
- Vincent Snyder presents APDesign Ekdahl Lecture Series April 18
- S.A.F.E. Zone Advanced Workshop: Biological Sex and Intersex Diversity
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- K-12 coordinator earns national science-based accreditation
- Members of IHSA Equestrian Club Team at K-State qualify for Zones
University life
April 11, 2022
Kansas State University Gardens
Updates from leadership
KSUnite
News and research
- Masaaki Mizuno retiring after 35 years
- K-State research suggests probiotics may pose risks to animal, human health
Events
- New Faculty Institute virtual events on April 11 and 18
- Accepting proposals for faculty-led Education Abroad programs spring and summer 2023
- KAWSE to host Career Chat: Hidden Barriers in STEM
- Don't forget to purchase your ticket for 'Hale of a Time'
- Reminder: Research Administrators Council meeting tomorrow
- S.A.F.E. Zone Introductory Workshop
- Hygiene Drive for Cats' Cupboard
- Juan Perilla to present Anatomy and Physiology Seminar
- K-State Shred Day is April 27
- Textile design exhibition at Kemper Art Gallery
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
University life
- Textbook adoptions fall 2022
- Weekly global religious, spiritual and nonreligious observance information
- Easter and graduation banners at University Printing
April 8, 2022
Living plant wall in the Throckmorton Hall lobby.
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Engineering Extension's Kansas KidWind Challenge advances six student teams to national event
- Linda Duke to retire from Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art
- Kathleen Greene to retire after 41 years
- Deadline extended to apply for nontraditional student scholarships
COVID-19 university updates
Events
- K-State Libraries graduate workshop available Monday
- 'Music in the Community' workshop Sunday
- Smethers to be honored with retirement reception April 21
- Shawn Bates to present on risk factors in addiction-related behavior
- K-Staters invited to attend April 12 community input meeting on public health
- K-State Theatre presents 'Big Apple Songs' Saturday
- Attend the 2022 Kyle Pelton Student Employee of the Year Award ceremony
- Open forums with assistant vice president of financial planning and administrative services finalists
- Horticulture Club's bedding plant sale
- Interdisciplinary panel focused on history of Kansas land treaties
Kudos, publications and presentations
- College of Veterinary Medicine presents research excellence award to Waithaka Mwangi
- Kurt Foley passes certified demand-side manager exam
Technology
- HRIS, KSIS and DARS maintenance scheduled for April 10
- Records and Information Management Month: University mobile devices, personal devices and account policy
April 7, 2022
Calvin Hall
Updates from leadership
News and research
Events
- Jason Bergtold to present Coffman Chair lecture April 21
- University community invited to tour nano and microelectronics lab today
- Performance by Grammy winner Terence Blanchard tonight at McCain Auditorium
- S.A.F.E. Zone Advanced Workshop: 'Biological Sex and Intersex Diversity'
- Bakery Science Club and Milling Science Club sales at the All-University Open House
- Ulrich Tepass to present Division of Biology Seminar
- Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology Seminar today
- Attend free April 9 webinar featuring theatre instructor Joelle Arp-Dunham
- Bobblehead and 12 days of drawings highlight K-State football season ticket priority deadline
- Adulting 101: 'Demystifying the Job Search During a Pandemic'
- K-State Theatre presents two free short play performances Friday night
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Kansas State University promotes 61 faculty members, 30 receive tenure
- K-State biochemistry student presents cancer research at national meeting
- Leadership communication team contributes to book on empathy, equity in higher education
- Goins publishes interview with premier Pittsburgh jazz guitarist
Technology
University life
April 6, 2022
Anderson Hall in fog
Updates from leadership
News and research
COVID-19 university updates
Events
- Top student vocalists, instrumentalists to perform at Honors Recital on April 8
- College of Health and Human Sciences Career Development Speaker Series: Pre-health
- Records Management 101 training available tomorrow
- Register for the inaugural K-State Libraries Lecture Series
- Follow fire safety tips during All-University Open House
- Director of Rural Education Center to speak at April 12 Research Administrators Council quarterly meeting
- Brunk to present Teaching and Learning Center Professional Development Series event today
- Reminder: Beach Museum of Art, McCain Auditorium offer free public conversation today, concert tomorrow
- Pre-Law Ambassadors to host alumni panel Thursday
- Kansas State LGBTQ+ Leadership Conference occurs April 22
- K-State celebrates National Public Health Week
Kudos, publications and presentations
University life
- Seeking student peer coaches for K-State Stengths
- Reminder: Global Campus award nominations due April 22
- Explore! offers K-State experiences for high school students
April 5, 2022
Morris Family Multicultural Student Center
From the president
Updates from leadership
News and research
- K-State chemist to serve as Fulbright U.S. scholar in Hungary
- Upcoming Open/Alternative Textbook Initiative information sessions, application deadline April 15
- K-State lands $12M grant to lead agricultural growth in Haiti
Events
- Western Kansas Research and Extension department head candidate seminars
- K-State baseball hosts Creighton tonight
- New Student Orientation updates Thursday
- Hageman Distinguished Lecture Series to feature Daniel Voytas
- KAWSE hosts in-person GROW and EXCITE summer workshops
- Arts and Sciences Ambassadors Chipotle fundraiser
- KSRE Local Foods Systems group to hold statewide virtual town hall
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
- James R. Macdonald Laboratory awarded College of Arts and Sciences’ 2022 Karen Ann Griffith Research Award
- Burrack and Schellpfeffer present at Higher Learning Commission national conference
Technology
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
University life
- Kinesiology offering summer youth conditioning camps
- Educational outreach experience research survey opportunity
- Grad study rooms in Hale Library now have ID card access
Volunteer opportunities
April 4, 2022
Engineering Hall
KSUnite
News and research
- Two students recognized as Goldwater scholars
- Project aims to optimize cotton irrigation and production
- College of Education Summer STEM Institute registration open
Shared governance
Events
- Kind Week with Quest and Blue Key
- Reminder: 'Growing Our Mindset' forum Tuesday
- 'An Evening with Eugene Lee Yang' today
- Live Your Best Life event Wednesday
- Dance for a Cure hosted by K-State dancers April 9
- Campus invited to tour nano and microelectronics lab
- 'Are You Smarter Than a Freshman' fundraiser Saturday
- Shih-Kang 'Scott' Fan to present anatomy and physiology seminar
- Celebrate graduate students in the month of April
Human resources and benefits
- Join university records manager for Records and Information Management Month training April 7
- Vacation leave accrual information
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Veterinary student publishes report on successful radiation treatment for cockatoo
- Food Science Institute announces Outstanding Food Science Student Awards
- Advisor Forum presents April Charlie Award
- Burrack presenter at Academic Chairpersons Conference
Technology
Campus construction and maintenance
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
University life
- Weekly global religious, spiritual and nonreligious observance information
- Academic apparel rentals deadline for spring 2022
- TLC reminds K-State of well-being resources during challenging times
April 1, 2022
Outside Anderson Hall on the Manhattan campus.
From the provost
COVID-19 university updates
Events
- 2022 Faculty and Professional Staff Retiree Ceremony
- April marks National Sexual Assault Awareness Month
- K-State Shred Day is April 27
- College of Arts and Sciences graduate student appreciation pizza luncheon
- K-State baseball hosts Oklahoma State this weekend
- Disability Inclusion Workshop
- Attend the College of Arts and Sciences Student Diversity Summit April 8
- Reminder to register for Wildcat Dialogues event with Tania Israel
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
University life
- Engage with the Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Inquiry this semester
- Register your student organization for the 2022-2023 academic year
- Meeting and event spaces available at special rate