Kansas State University

Aerial view of the K-State Manhattan campus.

Updates from leadership

• Research Weekly

News and research

• K-State Salina-led innovation competition rewards drone enthusiasts for their innovative ideas
• College of Business hosts Summer Institute for high school students
• University implements anonymous reporting hotline

Events

• Young writers read from their work on Friday

Personnel changes

• Pinkall named director of the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance

Health and safety

• Be aware of harmful algal blooms this holiday weekend

Kudos, publications and presentations

• University earns international recognition for promotional, creative work
• Marty Draper earns Distinguished Service Award

From the president

• A letter from President Richard Linton

News and research

• College of Education documentary to be distributed nationally

Events

• 2022 KSUnite call for papers
• Submit presentation proposals for Academic Chairpersons Conference

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Civil engineering faculty member selected for NSF Game Changer Academies

University life

• Fourth of July banners at University Printing

Kansas State University Gardens

From the provost

• New name for Staley School of Leadership Studies, Tolar named dean

Updates from leadership

• Save the date for inauguration of President Richard Linton

Events

• Director of Pre-Professional Advising Center finalists announced
• Reminder: Final candidate for associate vice president for research compliance open forum
• K-State shelter medicine program to host community outreach vaccination clinic

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Morse scholarship winner to tackle accessibility, transportation issues
• English department honors faculty with awards

Volunteer opportunities

• Paid participants needed for research studies starting in July

Berney Family Welcome Center and K-State Alumni Association on Manhattan campus

News and research

• Lafene CAPS offers support following recent Supreme Court ruling

Events

• Adjusted service hours for K-State ID Center
• Surprise retirement celebration to honor Bill Spiegel
• SAFE Zone to host 'Trans* Language and Identity Advocacy'

Kudos, publications and presentations

• College of Business student recognized in international X-Culture Competition
• KSRE addresses the health of Kansas with launch of first cohort

Volunteer opportunities

• Volunteers needed to host Fulbright graduate students for dinners July 31 and Aug. 7

News and research

• Explore, learn more about the Beach Museum of Art's Gordon Parks exhibition through new digital catalog

Technology

• July 1: Intro Adobe Photoshop

University life

• Modern languages department, Chapman Center seek historical German documents for free transliteration

Volunteer opportunities

• Volunteers are needed for an infant formula study

Greenhouses at night.

News and research

• K-State Rural Education Center partners with Rural Schools Collaborative to boost rural education in Kansas
• Spring 2022 Faculty Development Awards and University Small Research Grants awarded
• Global Food Systems Seed Grant awardees announced

Events

• Ride for a Cure charity motorcycle ride to raise money for K-State cancer research

Kudos, publications and presentations

• English department co-hosts seminar for national association

Technology

• K-State's new Contract Lifecycle Management solution available June 23

College of Business Building

News and research

• Ghanbarian and Higgins awarded American Chemical Society funding

COVID-19 university updates

• Updates on COVID-19 in K-State communities

Events

• Fundraiser for medical supplies in Sri Lanka

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Ciampitti presents at French Academy of Agriculture, discusses global plant nitrogen initiative
• Andrew Smith participates in externship at Textron Aviation

Technology

• June 27: Getting started with ETDR templates

Volunteer opportunities

• Participants needed for emotion study

Kansas State University Gardens

News and research

• Three students earn Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Grants

Events

• College of Agriculture conducting two interviews for administrative leadership positions
• Writing Center tutoring available for undergraduate, graduate students this summer
• Attend 2022 STEM Showcase

Technology

• Contract Lifecycle Management and Risk Evaluation training June 21

Bosco Student Plaza

News and research

• Dates for summer 2022 TEVALs, create your online TEVAL now

Events

• SAFE Zone presents Introductory Class on June 27
• Free hearing screenings

Personnel changes

• Anthony named department head of chemical engineering

Health and safety

• Ice Hall annual emergency light test

Kudos, publications and presentations

• K-State Bands hosts successful 2022 Summer Music Camp
• More than 95 K-State students receive Wabash CannonBall Kansas City Scholarships

Technology

• Contract Lifecycle Management and Risk Evaluation training June 20

Campus construction and maintenance

• Cardwell Hall service interruption notification

Newsletters, magazines and blogs

• May-June Lifelines newsletter is now online

University life

• 2022 Graduate Council election results
• Extended deadline for textbook adoptions fall 2022

Anderson Hall

Updates from leadership

• Chris Culbertson named interim dean for College of Arts and Sciences

News and research

• Deferred Maintenance Project call for proposals
• Veterinary Health Center team vaccinates animals for COVID-19 at Manhattan's Sunset Zoo

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Two electrical and computer engineering faculty recognized by IEEE

University life

• New leaders assume their roles on K-State Alumni Association board of directors

Engineering Hall lobby.

Updates from leadership

• Research Weekly

From the Kansas Board of Regents

• Kansas Board of Regents June meeting university updates

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Goins publishes Russell Malone-Part II
• K-State piano students perform in Poland

Technology

• June 24: Intro Adobe Animate

University life

• Chemistry Storeroom closed this afternoon through Friday

Volunteer opportunities

• K-State Research and Extension local food systems survey

Fountain at Kansas State University Gardens

Updates from leadership

• Kansas Board of Regents June meeting agenda items

COVID-19 university updates

• Updates on COVID-19 in K-State communities

Events

• K-State football tickets now on sale
• Free hearing screenings

Personnel changes

• K-State Salina appoints Pritchard as associate dean of research and graduate studies

University life

• Nominate a graduate for the Distinguished Young Alumni Award

Throckmorton Plant Sciences Center.

News and research

• K-State using Upward Bound grant to help Kansas students access higher education

Events

• Reminder: Retirement reception to honor Kathy Greene on June 17
• S.A.F.E. Zone to host advanced workshop: Biological Sex and Intersex Identities
• Online Revit/Navisworks summer course offered

Human resources and benefits

• Business Continuity/Succession Planning training from Internal Audit offered virtually June 28

Personnel changes

• Two student recruiters appointed to K-State Olathe

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Tung receives fourth award to support sabbatical project
• Burrack presents at national assessment meeting

Updates from leadership

• National search for director of the Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art

News and research

• K-State veterinarian shares summer travel tips for pet owners

Events

• Save the date: Open forums with associate vice president for research compliance finalists

Personnel changes

• Mestrovich Seay selected as executive director of UFM Community Learning Center
• Biological and agricultural engineering department names next department head

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Wigfall selected to participate in NEH Institute
• Madan and Olsen recipients of the 2022 Davids-Dunham Awards
• APDesign awards 2022 Heintzelman and Kremer prizes

Technology

• Contract Lifecycle Management and risk evaluation training in June

University life

• Banners for Father's Day and Juneteenth celebrations

Hale Library at Night

Updates from leadership

• National search announced for vice president for diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging
• Reminder: Interim dean of College of Arts and Sciences candidate open forum today

News and research

• Honorary veterinary degree bestowed upon animal champion Cheryl Mellenthin
• Safer roadways, new technologies, collaboration at the heart of the first Midwest vehicle safety summit

Events

• McCain Performance Series season ticket subscription packages return with exciting lineup of artists, attractions

Kudos, publications and presentations

• College of Veterinary Medicine presents scholarships, special awards at annual banquet

Technology

• HRIS, KSIS and DARS maintenance scheduled for June 12
• University to implement a contract lifecycle management system

Campus construction and maintenance

• Ackert Hall service interruption notification

Newsletters, magazines and blogs

• $6 million raised for students through the K-State License Plate program

College of Business first-floor lobby.

Updates from leadership

• Reminder: Interim dean of College of Arts and Sciences candidate open forum today
• Research Weekly

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Powercat Motorsports competes at national Formula SAE event

Technology

• Meeting Owl Pro security issues fixed

Sunflowers bloom at the Kansas State University Gardens.

Updates from leadership

• K-State announces national search for vice president for administration and finance
• Reminder: Interim dean of the College of Arts and Sciences candidate open forum today

COVID-19 university updates

• Updates on COVID-19 in K-State communities

Health and safety

• Researchers asked to review inventories, notify university select agent program if using listed toxins

Technology

• June 17: Advanced Features of Qualtrics

Memorial services

• Services announced for K-State legend Veryl Switzer

University life

• Final reminder: Review University Catalog
• Joyce and Joe's Cornerstone Café at Hale Library open through summer

Exterior feature at the Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art

Updates from leadership

• Annual Space Survey

News and research

• A.Q. Miller School launches new degree programs
• Management professor to be Fulbright U.S. scholar to Nigeria

Events

• K-State Marching Band scholarship golf tournament July 16

Kudos, publications and presentations

• College of Veterinary Medicine appoints Nagaraja and Shi for Upham and Appleton professorships
• Nancy Larson honored with Karen V. Brown Leadership Award
• Advisor Forum presents June Charlie Award

Technology

• TeamDynamix now being used by K-State

Newsletters, magazines and blogs

• Beach Museum of Art summer 2022 e-newsletter

Survey

• K-State Research and Extension local food systems survey

Volunteer opportunities

• Volunteers needed for blood vessel research in cancer survivors

Blooms near Nichols Hall.

From the provost

• Interim dean for College of Arts and Sciences finalist presentations announced

News and research

• K-State legend, trailblazer Veryl Switzer dies

Shared governance

• University Support Staff Senate representatives needed for university committees

Events

• K-State community invited to welcome reception for Mandela Washington Fellows
• One credit classes available through UFM Learning Center this summer

Human resources and benefits

• New platform for K-State incident reporting

Technology

• HRIS, KSIS and DARS upgrade July 29-31

Hale Library

News and research

• ASCE Concrete Canoe team to represent K-State at national competition

Events

• Save the date for 2022 KSUnite
• Retirement celebration for Cindy Jeffrey on June 10
• S.A.F.E. Zone to host advanced workshop on LGBTQ+ Pride Month

Human resources and benefits

• The Strategic Leader offered June 24

Personnel changes

• Melinda Cro appointed assistant dean of students in the College of Arts and Sciences

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Chapman Center supports project on uncovering lost stories of Kansas

Technology

• Reminder: TeamDynamix is coming June 6
• IT Help Desk is now the IT Service Desk

Morris Family Multicultural Student Center

Updates from leadership

• Research Weekly

Human resources and benefits

• Performance Management: Supervisory Best Practices session offered June 22
• Important information regarding vacation leave accrual

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Dave Nichols retirement reception tomorrow at Stanley Stout Center
• K-State Crops and Soils Judging teams complete successful spring season

Technology

• Office 365 training for June

The Student Life Center on the K-State Salina campus

COVID-19 university updates

• Updates on COVID-19 in K-State communities

Events

• Retirement reception for Gail Eyestone on June 9

Human resources and benefits

• Collaborative Communication for Supervisors offered June 20

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Political science professor gives invited talk in Brussels

Technology

• June 3: Exploring Microsoft Excel Essentials