May 30, 2014
From the president
Events
Campus construction and maintenance
Volunteer opportunities
May 29, 2014
News and research
- A continental chord: University choir members perform in France
- College of Human Ecology offers nation's first graduate certificate in financial therapy
Events
Personnel changes
- College of Arts & Sciences selects Kimathi Choma as interim assistant dean for diversity, recruitment and retention
- KSDB-FM names new program director
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
- Anthropologist presents at international conference in the Netherlands
- Vellenga invited to direct new play in Norway
Gifts
May 28, 2014
News and research
- Just for kids: K-State Salina offers summer programs for kindergartners to eighth-graders
- University communications being streamlined to better utilize resources, improve service
- Romero granted transfer release
Events
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
Gifts
Campus construction and maintenance
- Service interruption: King Hall exhaust fans Thursday
- Hale Library closed Friday evening through Monday morning
May 27, 2014
News and research
Events
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
- Economics professors publish a paper in Journal of the Transportation Research Forum
- Fialdini-Zambrano participates in 50th Congress of the Canadian Association of Hispanists
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
May 23, 2014
Updates from leadership
Events
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Topflight: K-State Salina Flight Team wins Loening Trophy at nationals, places 13th overall
- K-State Libraries award Morse Scholarship to student from Soldier
Publications and presentations
Policy/procedure updates
May 22, 2014
Updates from leadership
Research
News and research
- Kansas State University food safety specialist has grilling tips so you don’t get E. coli
- Nix the ticks: Expert has tips on how to protect yourself from summer pest
Events
- K-State hosts National Walnut Council meeting
- CPR, first aid classes available through Lafene Health Center
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Students, alumni representing K-State in performances across the US, abroad
- Doctoral students selected to attend Lindau Nobel Laureates meeting
- Civil engineering student awarded national, state scholarships from American Concrete Institute
May 21, 2014
News and research
- Osher Lifelong Learning summer classes
- One Health Kansas and partners offer tips to prevent dog bites; May 18-24 is National Dog Bite Prevention Week
- Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art honoring military families with summer discounts
- Kansas State University researchers find equine nasal strip reduces lung damage, may improve performance
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
- School of Leadership Studies selects LEAD 212 class leaders for fall 2014
- Entomologist recognized for outstanding extension publications
- Winter scholarship winners announced
- Union presents Vision Award
Publications and presentations
May 20, 2014
News and research
- Share technology checklist with students leaving K-State
- Agricultural economist breaks down record high meat prices
Shared governance
- May 7 Classified Senate highlights
- Highlights from the May 13 Faculty Senate meeting
- Thank you from Past Faculty Senate President Julia Keen
Human resources and benefits
- May employee assistance program article: 'Getting your credit in order'
- Introduction to Supervision course starts June 3
- Important news from HealthQuest state employee health plan
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
Technology
Campus construction and maintenance
May 19, 2014
Updates from leadership
Events
Kudos, publications and presentations
Technology
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
May 16, 2014
Events
- Free workshop on National Center for Atmospheric Research software for analyzing, visualizing Earth sciences data
- First meeting of Adolescents and Adults with Autism Support Group
- Grade submission deadline May 20 for spring 2014
- Date with Hate 2014: Buffer the noise, hate
- Recreational services faculty, staff golf tournament at Colbert Hills
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Biology graduate student Clint Gregory receives honorable mention in NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program
- Doctoral student receives Department of Defense fellowship
Gifts
May 15, 2014
News and research
Events
- Reminder: Public forum for director of international admissions and recruiting candidate
- On Track degree completion informational meeting May 20
- Young Writers' Workshop, July 7-11
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Academic and Career Information Center selects new peer career specialists
- Two College of Business Administration students receive scholarships from supply chain management group
- Student from Scott City earns Outstanding Student Leadership Award from Lafene Health Center
May 14, 2014
News and research
- Last K-State Today for Students e-newsletter of the semester is Friday
- College of Business Administration puts undergraduate research on display
Events
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Transfer student group recognizes three honorary members for 2013-2014
- Kirmser Undergraduate Research Awards recognize exceptional scholarship
- University business, engineering students earn SHIELD Scholarships from Phillips 66
Publications and presentations
- Britt contributes to national student financial literacy report
- Olibe to present research at the International Journal of Accounting 2014 Symposium
Gifts
May 13, 2014
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Stored Product Pest Management: A RefWorks database
- Olathe campus graduates first food science master's degree student since opening in 2011
- Veterinarian cautions pet owners of disease affecting both pets and humans
- K-State Salina teams up with Price Induction to develop new curriculum around jet engine simulator
- Engineering students showcase ideas for maintaining state's water supply
- Three faculty members named university distinguished professors
Kudos, publications and presentations
- New ambassadors selected to promote K-State Student Union
- College of Human Ecology names 18 outstanding graduating seniors
- Frankfort student earns College of Business Administration's Outstanding Senior Award
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
University life
May 12, 2014
News and research
- Proclamations signed in honor of 100th anniversary of Cooperative Extension Service
- Media Development Center extended hours during finals week
- Majority of pets overweight; how to tell if your furry friend is packing extra pounds
Events
- Take shelter: An installation by Tom Parish artist talk
- Reminder: Public forums for director of international admissions and recruiting candidates
- Historic Costume and Textile Museum unveils 'Mid Century Moderne' exhibition in Kemper Gallery
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Kansas State Forensics Team places 20th in the nation
- Professor to spend summer in Australia as visiting fellow
- Two educators honored for engagement projects that involve students, serve Kansas communities
Publications and presentations
Campus construction and maintenance
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
Volunteer opportunities
May 9, 2014
Updates from leadership
News and research
- K-State volleyball season tickets on sale
- K-State Society of Professional Journalists elects 2014-2015 executive board
- K-State receives USDA research grant to advance rural grocery initative
- Jefferson fellow lecture series brings distinguished researchers to campus
Events
- K-State natural resources and environmental science secondary major students to present capstone research projects
- K-State First Guide to Personal Success recruiting event today
- Candidates interviewing this month for director of international admissions and recruiting
Personnel changes
- Celebrate the retirement of Jim Lewis, the director of international admissions and recruiting
- Retirement celebration for Edward Rice, former associate vice president for facilities, at 1 p.m.
Kudos, publications and presentations
May 8, 2014
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Wildfires this year expected to cost more than $1 billion to extinguish
- K-State Student Union renovation update
- Computing and information sciences professor to serve as program director for National Science Foundation
- Renewing rainwater: EPA honors interdisciplinary projects on stormwater management
- Manhattan-based university startup ICE Corporation Inc. acquired in multimillion deal
From the Office of General Counsel
Events
- A Recital of Theatrical Proportions today at the Beach Museum
- Mathematics Colloquium lecture today
- Summer Advising Institute registration deadline noon May 12
- Quiet, caffeine, food at K-State Libraries May 11-13
- 'Chasing the 'Cuckoo': Toward map-based cloning of the Gc2 gene' lecture today
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Students in the Leadership in Practice course empower the Manhattan community, area with the Facing Project
- Phi Kappa Phi honors six faculty members, K-State alumna
- Classified employees receive excellence awards
- Powercat Financial Counseling selects new peer financial counselors
- Union employees honored at Classified Senate awards ceremony
- Educational supportive services recognizes outstanding peer tutors
- High honor: Phi Kappa Phi honor society initiates nearly 100 new members for academic excellence
- Let's do lunch: College of Business Administration celebrates Executive Mentor Program
Publications and presentations
Volunteer opportunities
May 7, 2014
News and research
- K-State School of Leadership Studies students interact with Woodrow Wilson students
- Weather planning: Don't get caught in a storm without your helmet and tennis shoes
- Living the Wildcat Way: Anita Cortez, behind the scenes inspiring tomorrow's leaders
Events
- 'The Body is Our First Home' performance today
- American classics: Jazz and bluegrass bands present McCain Performance Series finale
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Union recognizes employees
- Cheryl Grice recognized by the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation
- Freeland wins first place in annual Kansas Professional Communicators contest
- University awards unclassified employees with presidential honor
- Peer mentors chosen for inaugural class of First Scholars at Kansas State University
Publications and presentations
- Burrack publishes book chapter
- Jon Mahoney, associate professor of philosophy, to speak at Kazakh National University.
Gifts
May 6, 2014
Research
Legislative update
News and research
- Union to stay open 24 hours a day for students to study for finals
- College of Business Administration honors student who puts research on professionalism into practice
Events
- Use an e-newsletter to communicate your news with pride! Training is May 13
- Student study night at the Beach Museum of Art
- iPad user meeting May 8 'In the Cloud: Navigating Through Cloud Services'
- Kirmser Research Awards ceremony tomorrow
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Greek affairs selects new Greek ambassadors
- Mortar Board president receives Alpha Tau Omega Mortar Board Leadership Scholarship
- Tyler Schultz named Don and Jane Good Outstanding Senior in animal sciences and industry
- Junior leaders: Chimes selects new members for 2014-2015
- Presidential awards: Faculty members, graduate student recognized for hard work as educators, advisers, leaders
Campus construction and maintenance
May 5, 2014
Updates from leadership
- Reminder: Share your feedback on the K-State 2025 draft sustainability strategic plan
- Fourth and final candidate announced for vice president for human capital
News and research
- Lighting up campus with emergency blue lights
- Wildcat Way nominee competing in Miss USA next month; Who do you know living the Wildcat Way?
- Equine specialist warns horse owners of dangerous virus
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
- K-State, high school student winners named in apparel design exhibition, runway show
- Entomology master's degree student selected as a 2014 HortScholar
- Burrack named chair of national committee
- Communication faculty serve on national speech tournament staff, receive recognition
- Exceptional educators: Four Kansas State University faculty members receive Commerce Bank Teaching Award
Publications and presentations
- Swanson to teach summer course for senior credit managers
- Recreation services staff member presents at national annual conference
Gifts
Financial services
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
May 2, 2014
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Eight researchers participating in three-day conference in Australia
- Kansas State chapter of Delta Upsilon visits with Delta Upsilon International
- iSIS grade rosters open for grade entry starting May 9
- University's International Service Teams spending summer in Mexico, South Africa and Dominican Republic
Events
- Tom Parish to present artist's talk at Beach Museum postponed
- The 1st Infantry Division Band joins the K-State Wind Ensemble, Wind Symphony in concert Sunday night in McCain
- Today and Monday: Two finalists interviewing for the College of Arts and Sciences assistant dean for diversity, recruitment and retention
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
- K-State honors 18 graduating seniors for leadership, improving campus life
- Interdisciplinary team places in architectural engineering competition
Publications and presentations
- Music education professors publish in Update: Applications of Research in Music Education
- Geography professor delivers lecture at the University of Missouri on illegal immigration
May 1, 2014
Updates from leadership
- Third candidate announced for vice president for human capital
- Letter from A.D. John Currie: Highs include 10,000th Ahearn Fund member, football season tickets sold out
Research
News and research
- Kansas State University inviting Native American students to explore opportunities in nuclear engineering
- Commencement ceremonies May 10, 16 and 17
- K-State Public Relations Student Society of America elects 2014-2015 executive board
Events
- Mathematics Colloquium lecture today
- Hunger U Food and Nutrition Security Forum May 5-6
- Division of Biology recognizing retirees today
- Lecture-capture demonstration at K-State Salina May 6
- Herrera Gomez presents this morning on sociocultural constructions of love and gender, discussion to follow this afternoon
- Live stream option for tomorrow's National Science Foundation program director presentation
- 'A Scientific Career in the Private Sector' lecture today
- Web editors' meeting: Preview OmniUpdate version 10
Kudos, publications and presentations
- K-State Alumni Association honors eight K-State students for excellence
- Korenek selected for prestigious financial management institute
- Students lend talents to university commencement ceremonies
- K-State Alumni Association honors four K-State students with Multicultural Leadership Awards
- Campus cultural connection: Union Program Council's Executive Board gains new members
Gifts
- Surprise gift benefits many areas of K-State
- Alumni from Florida support Welcome Center and a new initiative in leadership