May 31, 2017
A ceiling at Kansas State University's Wefald Hall.
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Howe appointed department head of interior architecture & product design
- Message from interim Associate Provost for International Programs Grant Chapman
- Kansas net farm income rebounds somewhat, but ag economy continues to slump
Events
- Kansas State Polytechnic to host Council of Development Finance Agencies Oklahoma/Kansas Financing Roundtable on June 8
- Fundraiser for Sri Lankan flood victims
Human resources and benefits
Campus construction and maintenance
- Service interruption: Seaton Hall fire alarm, sprinkler system
- Service interruption: Women's locker room at Natatorium
University life
- Call for proposals: New summer program offerings for summer 2018
- Deadline approaching for January 2018 intersession course proposals
Volunteer opportunities
May 30, 2017
An aerial view of the Kansas State University Gardens.
News and research
- Master of Public Health program now offered at K-State Olathe
- Can we talk: Suggestions for young adults on how to assist aging loved ones
Events
- Retirement reception for Daryl Buchholz
- Staying in the Manhattan area for summer? Join the noontime yoga group
- College of Veterinary Medicine International Programs Showcase and photo auction
- Kansas Forest Service announces Walnut Council Field Day
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
Technology
University life
- Summer special: K-State treats and stories in 'Teatime to Tailgates'
- K-State students begin study of water resources in China this week
May 26, 2017
Focused in Friday: A bench at the Berney Family Welcome Center.
News and research
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Going viral: Biology student to use national fellowship to study baculovirus
- A round of applause: Kansas State Polytechnic celebrates student achievements at annual end-of-the-year awards banquet
Technology
May 25, 2017
The windows on the south side of the K-State Student Union.
News and research
Events
- Workshop in Manhattan to cover topics of most concern for Kansas school counselors
- Kansas State University's Challenge Course celebrating 10th anniversary June 4
Human resources and benefits
May 24, 2017
Kansas State University's Fairchild Hall, named for George T. Fairchild, third president of the former Kansas State Agricultural College.
News and research
- Exercise behavioral scientist offers tips on summer activity safety for children
- Consumer Movement Archives wins prestigious award from American Council on Consumer Interests
Events
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Pink and Purple Polyester Party raises $9,700 for K-State cancer research
- Engineering extension specialist receives energy manager certification
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
May 23, 2017
Roses near the fountain at the K-State Gardens.
Updates from leadership
News and research
Events
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Computer scientist to use Young Investigator Award to optimize autonomous autos
- Waddell & Reed selects personal financial planning graduate for Reimbursement Program Award
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
May 22, 2017
The Beach Museum of Art's tiled archway.
News and research
Events
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Mechanical engineering student from Topeka receives select scholarship for promise in his profession
- Kansas State Polytechnic Flight Team soars at nationals with several Top 10 individual finishes, places 13th overall
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
University life
May 19, 2017
Focused in Friday: The greenhouses north of Throckmorton Hall.
Updates from leadership
News and research
Events
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Students receive Gilman scholarships to study around the world
- College of Education presents Outstanding Undergraduate Student, Future Teacher awards
- Teacher of the Year award another milestone for KC teacher and K-State alumnus
- Philosophy professor to attend and present at two conferences in Europe
Campus construction and maintenance
University life
May 18, 2017
An array of colors in part of the K-State Gardens' iris collection.
Updates from leadership
- From the VP for research: RSCAD Momentum
- Office of Governmental Relations to host Legislative Review Session May 19
From the Kansas Board of Regents
News and research
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Pickering performs in England and Finland
- Geographer discusses climate change and food security at Süleyman Demirel University
Technology
Campus construction and maintenance
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
May 17, 2017
Kansas State University's Anderson Hall at night.
Updates from leadership
- Last chance to share your comments and suggestions for K-State 2025 plan update
- Kansas Board of Regents May meeting agenda items
News and research
- Launch a Business program selects 11 Kansas startup ventures to receive resources for success
- Meat scientists share ways to avoid foodborne illness when grilling
- New vision for Kansas State University’s Division of Student Life
- Nomination deadline extended for distinguished thesis and distinguished dissertation awards
- The Greater Manhattan Project: Community and Economic Development Survey
Events
- Location change for Dorinda Lambert's retirement celebration
- Save the date: Graduate School orientation
- Friday is Bike to Work Day
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Cover of academic journal highlights research by new K-State veterinary graduate
- K-Stater's poem selected for Symphony in the Flint Hills Field Journal
Technology
Campus construction and maintenance
May 16, 2017
The lights in the College of Business Administration Building.
Updates from leadership
- A letter from interim Associate Provost for Diversity Zelia Wiley
- Legislative update
- Annual Space Survey
News and research
Shared governance
Events
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Department of Defense names civil engineering senior a SMART scholar
- Keystone Research Faculty Scholars named for College of Engineering, Faculty Stars named for College of Arts and Sciences
Technology
Campus construction and maintenance
May 15, 2017
Purple flowers near Jardine Apartments.
News and research
Events
- Manhattan wildfire awareness meeting tonight
- Retirement reception for Janet Finney May 16
- Confucius Institute to host Chinese culinary workshops for hands-on practice and food safety improvement
- Registration open for Grandparents University
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Senior honor society Mortar Board selects members for 2017-2018
- Local legend: Wiley wins 2017 MANRRS Legend Award for promoting diversity in agriculture
- K-State evaluation professional, doctorate student to take part in Mercatus Center Frédéric Bastiat Fellowship program
- Condia earns 2017 Wayne Hunt McElwee Faculty Award
- Engineering advising coordinator's proposal selected for international conference
- K-State Research and Extension names summer interns
University life
May 12, 2017
The stairs at Calvin Hall.
News and research
- K-State dean of the College of Agriculture will co-chair National Academies' study of food and agriculture breakthroughs
- K-State Today, K-State Today Student Edition summer schedule
Events
- Communitywide trip to focus on Great American Eclipse of 2017
- Food Truck Friday returns to K-State Office Park today
- Natural resources and environmental science secondary major students to present capstone research projects
- Summer art class: Graphic Design for Non-Majors
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Kansas State University student from Overland Park a 2017 Cargill Global Scholar
- Kansas State University recognizes 14 graduating seniors with outstanding award
- Phi Beta Kappa chapter inducts new members
- Oxbow Animal Health selects Kansas State University veterinary student for academic scholarship
- Sondheim's 'Assassins' to feature K-State professor in Kansas City professional premiere
- Three K-State kinesiology students receive American Kinesiology Association awards
- Choma and Sampson-Choma honored as distinguished alumni of Messiah College
- Katie Kingery-Page receives 2017 TreanorHL Architects Faculty Award
- Kevin McCluskey named to National Genetic Resources Advisory Council
- Division of Biology undergraduates recognized for outstanding achievements
- College of Human Ecology undergraduate and graduate student research and creative inquiry forum winners
- APDesign students complete another successful year of APDPro
- Biochemistry and molecular biophysics majors achieve 100 percent acceptance to the University of Kansas School of Medicine
Campus construction and maintenance
- 2017 parking lot painting schedule
- Shut off notices: McCain Auditorium, College of Business Administration Building chilled water
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
May 11, 2017
A bee collects pollen from a flower on the K-State Manhattan campus.
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Multicultural Center planning group continues to invite survey participation
- Event gives voice to Kansas State University veterinary students in Washington, D.C.
- Construction may affect commencement traffic
Events
- Beef Cattle Institute hosts continuing education meeting for rural practitioners
- Beach Museum of Art hosts presentation on 'The Martial Adventures of Henry and Me'
- Division of Biology hosting retirement and farewell reception today
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Andrea Labiste Teme earns College of Business Administration's Outstanding Senior Award
- Military affairs executive director invited to participate in National Veterans Convening in Washington, D.C.
- Union Leadership Scholarship winners announced
- Geography department honors students with awards
- Personal financial planning undergraduates win Edward Jones challenge
- Kevin Cook to present at Regional Entry Level Institute
- Power Down K-State competition results
University life
May 10, 2017
The sun peeks out from behind the K-State Insect Zoo.
Updates from leadership
- Strengthening diversity and inclusion at K-State
- Reminder: Share your comments and suggestions for the K-State 2025 plan update
News and research
- Soon-to-be university graduate mentors fifth-grader for winning state science fair project
- Counseling Services announces new director
- Congratulate spring 2017 distance graduates through virtual commencement
- Summer undergraduate professional development series and certificate
Shared governance
Events
- K-State Air Force ROTC to host commissioning ceremony
- Last chance to register to attend the 2017 Research Showcase
- Memories matter: Share your memories and ideas for World War I Memorial Stadium
- Professional Space workshop for middle and high school students interested in STEM careers
- Recycling available for students moving out
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Kansas State University student receives Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship
- Kirmser Awards recognize exceptional undergraduate scholarship
- Statistics department awards nearly $45,000 in scholarships
- Electrical and computer engineering professor presents research in Denmark
- Soumia Bardhan publishes piece on internationalizing communication studies curriculum
- Miriam Clark and Ian Czarnezki present at 2017 Higher Education Data Warehouse conference
- Loughmiller earns excellence in teaching award
- Cable publishes book about driving across Kansas
- New members selected to serve as Pre-Law Ambassadors
Technology
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
- Read K-State Olathe's newest e-newsletter
- New issue of WorldWide Wildcats distance student newsletter available
University life
May 9, 2017
A rainbow over Anderson Hall.
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Astronauts experience decrease in blood vessel function during spaceflight, study finds
- In face of collections cuts, K-State Libraries ask for feedback from faculty and campus community
- Latest gift brings Abaxis support of Center of Excellence for Vector-Borne Diseases to $750,000
Events
- Get tips on planting agriculture in the curriculum at the Kansas Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom summer conference on June 1 in Salina
- Animal sciences and industry department hosts Undergraduate Research Forum
- College of Human Ecology hosts graduation honors and student awards celebration
- New location for next meeting of Adolescents and Adults with Autism Support Group
- Stressing over finals? De-stress with noontime yoga
Kudos, publications and presentations
- College of Human Ecology recognizes 19 outstanding seniors
- A.Q. Miller School awards nearly $200,000 in scholarships
- Waters receives Mortar Board award
- K-State Soil Judging Team takes second in national competition
- Career Center selects seven students to be new peer career specialists
May 8, 2017
Purple and white irises near the K-State Parking Garage.
From the president
News and research
- Research center helps consumers 'fight bac' through national poultry food safety campaign
- Supporting spouses: Family studies expert advocates showing appreciation for military spouses
- College of Business Administration to launch undergraduate certificate in data analytics in fall 2017
- Kansas State University names Jay Stephens as vice president for Human Capital Services
- K-State Libraries receives funding to preserve humanities collections
Events
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Big 12 fellowship, K-State mentoring award recipients recognized
- Pete Souza to receive K-State Alumni Association's inaugural Alumni Excellence Award
- Student Life staff award winners
- New Pre-Law Ambassador receives top attorney award
- Product development team selected for 2017 National Dairy Council New Product Competition
- Journalism and mass communications students win American Advertising Federation Kansas City Scholarships
Technology
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
May 5, 2017
Focused in Friday: "Welded Steel" sculptures, a gift of the Price R. and Flore A. Reid Foundation, near Thompson and Nichols halls.
News and research
- Kansas State University launches community development online graduate certificate
- Academic Assistance Center changes name to Academic Achievement Center
Shared governance
Events
- 'Marlin Fitzwater: From Wheat Fields to White House' exhibit heads to the Eisenhower Presidential Library
- Dance major to present 'Ideation,' a choreography showcase
- K-State Marching Band hosts seventh annual scholarship golf tournament
- Registration reminder for Summer Advising Institute
- Local plant sale May 6 to benefit Kansas State University Gardens
- Cats for Kids Launch Party
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Fulbright experience: Student from Liberal to spend part of summer digging into England's history
- Passports stamped: Kansas State University students ready to study abroad in summer, fall
- College of Business Administration selects student ambassadors
- Huynh named '40 Under 40' by alma mater
- Riley Gay named Sullivan Poetry Award 2017 winner
- Undergraduate poster competition highlights engineering research
- Food science undergraduate wins outstanding senior award
- Anthropology program recognizes outstanding undergraduates
Campus construction and maintenance
May 4, 2017
Kansas State University's Unger Complex, named for Elizabeth "Beth" Unger, who served as the university's vice provost for academic services and technology and dean of continuing education from 1994 to 2007.
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Update from the Multicultural Center planning group
- Emergency tracheal surgery at Kansas State University saves dog after suspected wildlife attack
- K-State Today, K-State Today Student Edition summer schedule
Events
- Web Editor meeting: New web event calendar system
- Division of Biology presents Kathryn Reif May 5
- Retirement reception for Dorinda Lambert, director of Counseling Services
- Funeral services today for retired faculty member and former head of chemistry department
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Udall Foundation recognizes two Kansas State University students
- Engineering honor society welcomes new members
- Wingstop Inc. President and CEO Charlie Morrison 2017 Kansas State University Finance Executive of the Year
- Kansas State University's Powercat Financial receives State Farm Insurance grant award
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
May 3, 2017
The doors and stained glass window of Danforth Chapel on K-State's Manhattan campus.
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Spring 2017 Faculty Development Awards and University Small Research Grants announced
- Accounting department scholarship gala awards $217,000 in scholarships, inducts Kansas Insurance Commissioner Ken Selzer to K-State Accounting Hall of Fame
Events
- Potter's Guild spring sale
- Bakery Science Club sale today
- Farewell reception for Steve and Shelli Starrett today
- May, August graduates invited to K-State Alumni Association's Grad Bash
- Phi Delta Theta Car Bash May 5 to benefit ALS Association
- APDesign presents lecture with Susan Jones of atelierjones
- Visit Wahoo Fire and Ice Grill May 4 to support the vaquita porpoise and learn about sustainable seafood
- K-Staters invited to participate in wear blue run May 10
Human resources and benefits
- 'Asbestos Awareness for Building Occupants' training session offered May 15
- 'Form I-9 Basics and Compliance' session scheduled for May 16
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Milling Science Club raises $3,800 to help local kids, families
- Division of Biology awards 2017-2018 scholarships
- Winter scholarship winners announced
May 2, 2017
Water splashes from the fountain in the Kansas State University Gardens.
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Ecologist team finds leaf litter has slower decomposition rate in warm temperatures than previously estimated
- Commencement for Kansas State University's 150th graduating class May 6 in Salina, May 12-13 in Manhattan
- Kansas State University continues to lead effort to battle citrus greening
- Video: K-State NOW with President Myers
Events
- McCain Performance Series wraps up season May 14 with tribute to the best of Broadway
- Office of Research and Sponsored Programs offers broader impacts information session and exhibition
- Annual Economics Club Debate is today
- Mathematics Colloquium Lecture May 2
- K-State Harry Potter Alliance chapter hosting penny war fundraiser, May 3-5
- Pie a Pre-Health Ambassador
- Paraguayan Student Association selling tickets for empanadas
- Science and research communication meeting
- CEEZAD to host BSL4 workshop, Conference on Emerging Zoonoses
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Students add talents to commencement ceremonies
- Kansas State University veterinary intern receives national food animal incentive award
- Brent Anders publishes first book
Technology
University life
Volunteer opportunities
May 1, 2017
Gen. Richard B. Myers Hall is named for Kansas State University's 14th president, Richard Myers.
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Five faculty members named newest university distinguished professors
- Pioneering spirit: Australian researcher, expert on Antarctica visits K-State through Oz to Oz program
- Pedal power: Expert says communities need to stay up to speed on bicycle infrastructure
Events
- Enjoy the arts throughout May at Kansas State University
- Reminder: All-University Award Ceremony today
- Share your opinions on potential transitional housing options
- Celebrate Cinco de Mayo: First Friday Chow and Chat for military-connected students and staff
- Kirmser Undergraduate Research Awards ceremony May 3
- Great Plains Network and Greater Western Library Alliance annual meeting coming up in Kansas City
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Morse Scholarship allows student from Clay Center to fight for the future of Kansas water
- Psychological sciences awards students