May 31, 2013
From the president
News and research
- Kids' summer jobs offer opportunities for parents, too
- UFM Community Learning Center offers first Osher summer program
Events
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
May 30, 2013
News and research
- Excellence rewarded: College of Education recognizes students for outstanding work, potential
- Real-life experience: Sales students earn money for scholarships and program enhancements
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
May 29, 2013
News and research
Events
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Rumsey receives math, science grant from Kansas State Department of Education
- A positive reaction: Chem-E-Car Team qualifies for nationals
- Economics professor, student win prize for best paper in antitrust economics
Campus construction and maintenance
May 28, 2013
Updates from leadership
News and research
Events
- Collins to give lecture 'May the Circle be Unbroken: K-Staters in Sunset Cemetery'
- See spring wildflowers at Konza Prairie June 2
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
Technology
Campus construction and maintenance
May 24, 2013
From the provost
Legislative update
News and research
Events
- Campus Master Plan open forum on May 28
- Cheryl Collins to give lecture 'May the Circle be Unbroken: K-Staters in Sunset Cemetery'
- Still time to register for Kansas computing conference May 29-30
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Psychological sciences faculty member selected for leadership position
- Achieving excellence: Psychological sciences professor earns multiple honors
- Students from Larned, Manhattan receive Outstanding Student Leadership Awards
Publications and presentations
Campus construction and maintenance
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
May 23, 2013
From the president
News and research
- Reminder: Claflin Road in front of Dykstra Hall to close May 28 to Aug. 2; detour map provided
- Food pro offers tips to save on groceries
- Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art honoring military families with summer discounts
- K-State Salina students conduct research, solve industry problems
Events
May 22, 2013
Updates from leadership
- Second CEO and vice provost candidate to begin interviewing today
- A letter from A.D. John Currie: Remembering tornado victims yet honoring K-State season successes
Research
News and research
- Position announcement: Internal search for director of international research and faculty collaborations
- Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory can test for emerging pig virus
Events
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Men's Choir selected to perform for the National Collegiate Choral Organization Conference
- College of Human Ecology honors outstanding seniors
- K-State Salina Flight Team brings home six Top 20 finishes at national competition
May 21, 2013
Updates from leadership
- Clark to serve as interim dean of engineering
- Notice: Location, time changed for today's presentation to administration of faculty, staff compensation resolution
- Reminder: Presentation to administration of faculty, staff compensation resolution at 11:15 today in Leadership Studies
Events
Human resources and benefits
- Introduction to Supervision course starts June 4
- TIAA-CREF announces individual counseling sessions for summer 2013
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Fashion marketing program ranked in top 10 nationwide
- K-State animal sciences faculty member Terry Houser honored
- Faculty members receive recognition for dedication to students, university, research
- A dream is a wish: Nontraditional student receives Hollings Scholarship to study meteorology, climate change
Campus construction and maintenance
Volunteer opportunities
May 20, 2013
From the president
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Kansas Department of Education selects K-State experts to chair committees
- Alumnus-owned company and university collaborate to innovate competitive radiation sensor industry
Events
- The Meadow at the Beach Museum to be planted June 17
- Young Curators program at Beach Museum of Art in June
- First of four candidates to begin on-campus interview for K-State Olathe CEO and vice provost
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
- K-State Research and Extension names summer interns
- K-State graduate student leads effort to honor area veterans through student service
Technology
- Media Development Center closed May 18-27
- UFM summer technology classes include iPad, Computer Skills 101
Campus construction and maintenance
May 17, 2013
Updates from leadership
Research
News and research
Events
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- I-Center scholars finish 2012-2013 grant projects
- K-State Salina students place at SkillsUSA state competition
Publications and presentations
Campus construction and maintenance
- McCain's west sidewalk to be closed, replaced starting May 20
- Stone repair to the west end of Nichols Hall to begin May 21
- Campus energy audit May 20-24
May 16, 2013
News and research
- Dog parks offer fun, but veterinarian says a few precautions can make visits even better
- Undergraduate research opportunity helps Wichita student shape career plans
- Eureka! Town plus gown equals fresh ideas for Kansas communities
- Earth Day electronic waste collection event nets more than 13,000 pounds
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Swanson expanding duties at prestigious summer program
- K-State Olathe, Division of Continuing Education nominated for four awards by Kansas City Meeting Planners International
Publications and presentations
May 15, 2013
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Faculty and staff may now order parking permits
- Three of a kind: Distance student from Las Vegas graduates with support from university faculty, staff
- Claflin Road in front of Dykstra Hall to close May 28 to Aug. 2; detour map provided
- Japanese language program students to be on Japanese television
Events
Kudos, publications and presentations
Volunteer opportunities
May 14, 2013
Research
News and research
- K-State First selects new learning assistants for fall semester
- International grains program launches YouTube channel
- Renovations to Cardwell prompt branch library summer closure
Events
- Melia Fritch to give 'History of Women Leaders' lecture; attendees receive free 150th merchandise
- General faculty meeting to discuss salaries
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Resident assistants honored by housing and dining services
- 2013 grain science and industry outstanding graduate students honored
- Lavis recognized for teaching excellence by the American Horticultural Society
- Andrew Ivanov receives Department of Energy Early Career Award
- Bright future: Senior from Pratt earns national scholarship for lighting design
Financial services
May 13, 2013
Updates from leadership
Research
News and research
- Undergraduate's preliminary study shows students' writing skills may be improving
- Kansas State University named 'Generous U' by the Sillerman Center for the Advancement of Philanthropy
Events
- Grade-submission deadlines Tuesday, May 21, for spring 2013
- iPad user meeting Thursday, May 16: Microsoft Office-compatible apps
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Donnelly elected to American College Dance Festival board of directors
- Earning honors: Department of psychological sciences recognizes outstanding students
- Student industrial engineering video wins national competition
- Transfer student group recognizes three honorary members for 2012-13
- High achievers: New members join Phi Kappa Phi
Gifts
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
May 10, 2013
News and research
- A man worth remembering: Air Force ROTC memorializes Col. Roy H. Worthington Jr. at Myers Hall
- Lending a helping hand: International Service Teams to contribute across globe
- K-Staters advised to stop using Internet Explorer 8 browser immediately
Events
- Lecture today on cybersecurity modeling language
- K-State Horticulture Club plant sale at the Downtown Farmers Market on Saturday
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Adedeji receives excellence in postdoctoral research award from grain science and industry
- Rewarded and recognized: Unclassified employees earn honors for excellence
- Parker elected to College Music Society board of directors
- World wisdom: Students earn Gilman International Scholarship to study abroad
Publications and presentations
Campus construction and maintenance
May 9, 2013
News and research
- Start cleaning out your webmail before migration to Office 365
- Search committee appointed for director of international research and faculty collaborations
- Cat tracks: Students plan study abroad trips across the globe in summer, fall 2013
- 2013 Royal Purple: 150 years of Kansas State University
- Private donations let Johnson Cancer Research Center award $466,600 to faculty and students for research, training
Shared governance
Events
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Economics professor named associate editor of leading energy economics journal
- Perfect professionals: University recognizes classified employees with excellence awards
- Distinguished assistance: Rotenberg earns university award for undergraduate mentoring
Publications and presentations
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
May 8, 2013
Updates from leadership
Research
News and research
- Meet one of K-State's newest university distinguished professors: Mike Tokach
- EPA honors university's dining hall food composting program for successfully reducing waste, promoting sustainability
Events
- 'Frontier Manhattan' 150th lecture today, free 150th merchandise
- Plant scientists wanted for American Phytopathological Society meeting June 12-14
- Becoming an Ally: SafeZone Introductory Training May 21
- Bake sales begin again in September
- Time to rock: 'Rock of Ages' brings the greatest hits of the '80s to life on McCain stage
Kudos, publications and presentations
- AgFest raises $3,500 for charity
- Leadership, scholarship and service: Blue Key inducts new members
- Business excellence: Beta Gamma Sigma business honor society selects new members
Publications and presentations
- Andrew McGowan to compete in national video and poster competition
- Jon Mahoney to publish work in Public Affairs Quarterly
Gifts
May 7, 2013
Research
News and research
- Meet one of K-State's newest university distinguished professors: Philip Nel
- Agriculture students to serve as Agriculture Future of America leaders
- Reminder: Faculty Senate accepting applications for the 2013-2016 ombudsperson position
From the Office of General Counsel
Events
- Sign-up for e-newsletter training on May 14
- Mathematics lecture today to talk about geometric aspects
- 'Frontier Manhattan' 150th lecture tomorrow, free 150th merchandise
- Streams of knowledge: Academy of Science speaker to visit campus, talk about food webs, water quality
- A poetic tribute to Kansas' arts, people today
- Making a difference: Moxley's service, contributions extend past job as dean of human ecology
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
- K-State Olathe's Swaney-Stueve Recognized by American Royal
- Apley recognized by peers for outstanding industry support
- Achieving excellence: Student from Dodge City earns university honor for research work
Publications and presentations
- Parker lectures on composer, musicologist Robert M. Stevenson
- Video observation better than surveys to measure food safety behaviors
May 6, 2013
Updates from leadership
Research
News and research
- Meet one of K-State's newest university distinguished professors: Ryszard Jankowiak
- Research and sponsored programs adds list of most recently published articles by faculty to website
- Call for applications: Peer Review of Teaching Program coordinator
- Degrees of love: Kansas State University offered family chance to heal, fulfill wife's final wish
- Students lend talents to university commencement ceremonies
- Commencement ceremonies May 11, 17 and 18; students to receive commemorative 150th diplomas
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Parker Conant selected for the 2013 All-Tournament Team
- National champs: Architectural engineering team wins electrical category in Pankow competition
- Presidential prestige: Faculty members awarded for hard work as educators, advisers, leaders
Technology
- NodeXL series highlights free tool for data visualization of social media
- Last chance to sign up for Grading in iSIS
Campus construction and maintenance
May 3, 2013
News and research
- Clark to interview for College of Engineering interim dean
- K-State marketers compete in national competition
- Universities Fighting World Hunger chapter starts at K-State
- Big 12 provosts to visit Kansas State University
- For advocating globalization, continuing education dean named first recipient of International Leadership Award
- Meet one of K-State's newest university distinguished professors: Stephen Higgs
Events
- OSU's provost Robert Sternberg to speak on career success
- K-State bands in concert May 5-7
- Recreational services Faculty/Staff Golf Tournament at Colbert Hills
- Plant sale May 4 to benefit the Kansas State University Gardens
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- National association recognizes Brandon Irwin
- McCullough earns Award of Distinction from alma mater
- Magrakvelidze awarded 2013 K-State Physics Outstanding Graduate Student Researcher Award
- Psychological sciences faculty receives award and grant
- Dietetics students receive scholarship from international organization
- High achievers: K-State Salina students earn awards for outstanding work
- Top rank: College of Business Administration's sales program rates among the best
Campus construction and maintenance
- Service interruption: Reminder of annual steam outage May 18-24
- Service interruption: Throckmorton fume hoops May 7
- Service interruption: Throckmorton fume hoops May 9
University life
May 2, 2013
Research
- K-State researcher leads international team comparing genetic code of ancient and modern wheat cultivars
- Making it click: Research aims to increase child safety when seat belt use decreases from ages 4 to 13
News and research
- Local Rotary clubs award $500 scholarships to K-State international graduate students
- Meet one of K-State's newest university distinguished professors: James Edgar
Events
- Interviews for the director of Lafene Health Center
- Horticulture Club selling plants at the farmers market on Saturday
- Women's boot camp: LIFE program fitness class
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
Volunteer opportunities
May 1, 2013
Updates from leadership
- All-University Awards Ceremony set for Monday, May 6
- John Buckwalter named dean of College of Human Ecology
Research
News and research
Events
- Campus Master Plan open forum on May 28
- Come be part of history: Carol Kellett to present 'From Women's Course to Human Ecology,' attendees receive free 150th merchandise
- Eisenhower Memorial executive architect to speak today at K-State
- Bakery Science Club hosts weekly bake sale today
- May 7 awards banquet recognizes Latino student and faculty achievements, success
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Outstanding Contribution to Collegiate Roller Hockey award presented to K-State coach Jerry Remsbecker
- K-State Salina's Baja SAE team breaks Top 20
- Chapter of the year: Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity earns regional honor
- Senior from Overland Park is College of Human Ecology's student commencement speaker