June 30, 2020
News and research
- SORT steps up to help with COVID-19 efforts in Riley County
- In case you missed it
- Governor extends updates to State Employee Health Plan
Events
- Global Campus adds summer cohort of Online Course Design Institute for faculty
- All-University Career Fair registration for employers launched
- K-State Garden Hour: July gardening webinar schedule
Kudos, publications and presentations
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
University life
June 29, 2020
News and research
- Military contracts to couple and family therapy researchers focus on intimate partner violence, prevention
- In case you missed it
- K-State innovation lab helps establish consortium in Cambodia
Events
Kudos, publications and presentations
Volunteer opportunities
June 26, 2020
From the president
News and research
- Biologist receives National Science Foundation grant to fund research on honeybees
- Second floor of Hale Library to open July 1
- A summary of university changes related to COVID-19
- K-State chosen as hub for improving U.S. winter wheat
Shared governance
Events
June 25, 2020
From the president
Updates from leadership
News and research
- K-State Innovation Partners finishes year with successful economic engagement activity
- Wang receives $800,000 NASA grant to monitor global surface water storage and discharge
- Computer science program expands offerings to Manhattan Christian College
- Call for KSUnite breakout session presentations proposals
Events
- Diversity and Multicultural Student Affairs, the Family Center, Counseling Services offer student support space
- Young writers to read from their work on Friday
- August workshop helps agribusinesses build resilience to future economic, health crises
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Jang named treasurer for central council board
- Kansas State University named to LendEdu's top 50 financial literacy programs
University life
Volunteer opportunities
June 24, 2020
News and research
Personnel changes
- Troy Harding named interim integrated studies department head at K-State Polytechnic
- Kevin Roberts to lead hospitality management department as interim head
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Heinrich named president-elect for American Academy of Health Behavior
- Vara Prasad to serve on new international commission on sustainable agricultural intensification
Technology
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
June 23, 2020
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Increased positive COVID-19 cases require precautions
- New face covering policy update strives to protect K-Staters
- Rural, healthy food access initiatives align more closely with state's extension service
- Work to help first-generation students earns university national distinction
Events
Personnel changes
- Gaeddert promoted to associate dean of academics and student success at Polytechnic
- Lydia Barnhart, Amy Hall to serve in new leadership roles in Office of Recruitment and Admissions
Kudos, publications and presentations
- K-State employees support local Konza United Way
- Pair of business students receive scholarship awards from Kansas
- Burrack and Thompson present invited preconference session
Technology
Campus construction and maintenance
University life
June 22, 2020
From the provost
Shared governance
Events
- Second Wildcat Chat series will hear from campus leaders about student health and well-being
- Regulatory requirements for animal drugs and vaccines are topics of upcoming workshops
Human resources and benefits
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Graduate students and faculty receive North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture teaching awards
- COVID-19, Agriculture, and Food: A special issue of Agriculture and Human Values
- K-State guide helps to identify termites, other home pests
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
University life
June 19, 2020
From the Kansas Board of Regents
- Board of Regents sets state university tuition rates, Regents approve flat tuition at KU and K-State
News and research
- A summary of university changes related to COVID-19
- Mining wheat's wild side for global food security
- K-State researcher's work cited in recent US Supreme Court case
Events
Kudos, publications and presentations
- K-State faculty member and student validate new measure of co-parenting quality
- Sungo Kim publishes research in IEEE Access
Technology
University life
June 18, 2020
Updates from leadership
From the Kansas Board of Regents
News and research
- Comer's CAREER grant a first for College of Veterinary Medicine
- Kansas State University named best college in Kansas for LGBTQ+ students
Events
- Black Lives Matter Community Action Talk today
- SafeZone Advanced Training: Understanding LGBTQ History
- Vet Med ROCKS to host virtual summer camp for youth
Human resources and benefits
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Two professors involved in webinar series discussing key challenges faced by farmers in providing food
- Wensley, Gourley receive Larry Corah Graduate Student Awards
- Doctoral candidate selected into Junior Scholar Intensive Training Workshop
Technology
June 17, 2020
Updates from leadership
News and research
Events
Kudos, publications and presentations
Technology
June 16, 2020
From the provost
News and research
- 'Difference Makes Us Stronger' is theme for KSUnite, diversity and inclusion events for 2020-2021 school year
- Kansas State University announces additional emergency furloughs
- New media expert urges businesses to start online presence
- K-State child development expert shares ways to address learning gaps induced by pandemic
Events
Human resources and benefits
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Kim Hiller awarded inaugural Weigand Professorship
- Kurtz elected to leadership for Association of Baccalaureate Program Directors
Technology
University life
June 15, 2020
News and research
- Emergency funds available for furloughed K-State employees through the KSU Foundation
- Histochemical Society offers graduate research grants
Events
- Community Action Talk June 18 to focus on Black Lives Matter
- 'Back by Popular Demand' curbside meal available from JP's
- Retreat planning support for student organizations
Personnel changes
Health and safety
Volunteer opportunities
June 12, 2020
Updates from leadership
News and research
- A summary of university changes related to COVID-19
- University appoints Shari F. Crittendon as general counsel
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Trudy Rice earns national community-vitality career award
- LeBlanc earns SHRM Talent Acquisition Specialty Credential
- Sauer assumes president-elect role for Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
June 11, 2020
Updates from leadership
News and research
Events
- First Community Action Talk June 18 to focus on Black Lives Matter
- Mobile food distribution 4 p.m. Friday, June 12
- Safe Zone Advanced Training: CARE Office presents Survivors of Trauma and Diverse Identities
- Join the 500,000 Step Challenge
Human resources and benefits
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
Technology
Volunteer opportunities
June 10, 2020
News and research
- Cats' Cupboard open this summer, pickup procedure changing
- Kansas Department of Labor receives reports of unemployment insurance fraud
Events
- UFM presentation explores women's roles in Chautauqua Movement
- K-State Garden Hour: June gardening presentation schedule
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Blue Key's Kallenberger, Gregerson earn leadership scholarship
- Professional Development Certificates in Teaching Excellence recipients announced
Technology
- Reminder: HRIS and KSIS monthly maintenance scheduled for June 14
- Zoom is now integrated with Microsoft Teams
University life
June 9, 2020
News and research
- Kansas State University sets fall semester return plans, adjusts fall academic calendar
- K-State announces residence hall, dining center updates for fall 2020
- Kansas State University hosting drive-thru flour distribution
- Natalie Wolf moved to full grant status for U.S. Fulbright Student Program to Peru
- Teaching and Learning Center study on instructors' perceptions of their teaching during spring 2020 semester
Shared governance
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- New leaders assume their roles on K-State Alumni Association board of directors
- College of Agriculture names graduate faculty, student teaching award winners
Technology
June 8, 2020
Updates from leadership
News and research
- K-State moves to phase 3 of the university's reopening plan
- Letter from Gov. Laura Kelly to all state employees
- Dates for summer 2020 TEVALs, create your online TEVAL now
- Easy book pickup coming to Hale Library
Events
Health and safety
- Join the 2020 Recreation Movement
- K-State experts: Stress 'doesn't have to control your life'
- King Hall, Chemistry/Biochemistry Building emergency light tests
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Hospitality management student awarded scholarship from national association
- Winners of Kirmser Undergraduate Research Award selected
- Anthropology program announces student awards and scholarships
Campus construction and maintenance
- Service interruption: Shellenberger Hall chilled water
- Service interruption: Electricity at parking garage and K-State Student Union
June 5, 2020
News and research
- A summary of university changes related to COVID-19
- Technology Development Institute expands lineman's prototype idea into reality
- K-State to retire LiveSafe, replace with Rave Guardian
Shared governance
Events
Personnel changes
- Kidd appointed department head for food, nutrition, dietetics and health
- Arts and Sciences interim leaders named department heads
Kudos, publications and presentations
Campus construction and maintenance
University life
June 4, 2020
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Veterinary researcher to use $3 million-plus NIH grant to develop vaccines for several tick-borne diseases
- Johnson Cancer Research Center provides nearly $600,000 for research, education
Personnel changes
- Seay charged to lead personal financial planning department
- Cro to serve as department head of modern languages
Technology
Campus construction and maintenance
June 3, 2020
News and research
- NSF renews K-State CyberCorps program for five years, $3 million
- Kansas State University announces third round of emergency furloughs
Events
- Save the date, call for presentation proposals for Kansas OER Conference
- 4-H launches monthlong campout in June
Health and safety
Technology
Campus construction and maintenance
June 2, 2020
From the provost
Updates from leadership
News and research
- K-State study reveals asymmetry in spin directions of galaxies, suggests early universe could have been spinning
- Veterinary research team receives $11.3 million COBRE grant to establish infectious disease research center
- Reflect on spring student learning in preparing for fall semester
Events
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Interdisciplinary Master of Public Health faculty members share their public health expertise
- Advisor Forum presents June Charlie Award
Technology
University life
June 1, 2020
Updates from leadership
- In case you missed it: University statement on social injustice
- Project management framework announced for reawakening efforts
News and research
Events
Human resources and benefits
Personnel changes
- Kohn to serve as director of Chapman Center for Rural Studies
- History department welcomes Kristen Epps