Kansas State University

From the provost

• From the provost: College reports on areas of research, scholarly and creative activities, and discovery available

News and research

• IGP Institute joins with industry organization to expand distance trainings
• K-State expert looks at changes to student loan programs

Events

• Portrait workshops at the Beach Museum of Art
• The Steel Wheels headline the 2014 Little Apple Music Festival
• Teachers and Employees Association meeting, resolution vote today

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Murphy receives national mail service recognition

Publications and presentations

• Rosenkranz, Doll, Heinrich present research

Technology

• K-State Online: SpeedGrader app

Campus construction and maintenance

• Service interruption: Anderson Hall power

Updates from leadership

• Letter from the vice president for human capital: Analyzing processes, setting goals

Research

• Psychology research on vision, pigeons may improve driver safety

News and research

• Secure disposal of paper, electronic media available all year long
• K-State Olathe offers big data workshop
• Music program reaccredited
• K-State expert discusses proposed rule that could enhance tracking of ground beef sources

Events

• Kansas State University welcomes the Embassy of Ecuador for Day of Ecuador​

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Dandaneau elected to national board
• Student from Lenexa named 2014 Cargill Global Scholar
• College of Education's Marilyn Kaff receives Phi Kappa Phi Literacy Grant

Publications and presentations

• Architectural engineering and construction science department hosted Kansas Association for Career and Technical Education Conference

Newsletters, magazines and blogs

• Landscape architecture/regional & community planning summer 2014 e-newsletter
• Totally Tutoring summer 2014 e-newsletter

Updates from leadership

• Committee members announced for Dean of Veterinary Medicine national search

News and research

• International Grains Program Institute trains USDA-Cochran participants about grain purchasing

Events

• K-State joint Research Experience for Undergraduates poster session July 31

Human resources and benefits

• Fire extinguisher training in August, September
• Title IX training offered Aug. 11
• Facilities billing process training sessions offered this week

Kudos, publications and presentations

• KSU Foundation's chief investment officer named vice chair of KPERS board
• Adams appointed national organization's vice president
• Miller School, public health program receive national accreditations

Publications and presentations

• Hiller leads students on apparel, textiles study tour to New York

News and research

• Faculty, staff must complete online anti-discrimination training, new website launched

Events

• Wheat breeder from Uruguay presenting seminar today in Throckmorton

Personnel changes

• Kansas State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory researcher using next-generation sequencing, other new methods to rapidly identify pathogens

Health and safety

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

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Personal financial planning junior awarded $5,000 scholarship

Publications and presentations

• Kinesiology, human nutrition faculty present at international behavioral nutrition conference

Gifts

• Architect's legacy helps K-State students build strong futures

Campus construction and maintenance

• College Heights Road to be closed July 29

Newsletters, magazines and blogs

• Kansas State University Global Campus summer 2014 newsletter available

News and research

• Great place to be: National website ranks Kansas State University as great value

Shared governance

• Classified Employee Recognition Ceremony photographs available for ordering

Events

• Summer Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program closes with research symposium today

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Recent K-State graduate earns Phi Kappa Phi fellowship to continue biological research

News and research

• Oz to Oz program announces inaugural recipients
• Rising temperatures can be hard on a dog's life

Events

• K-State Olathe offers technology workshops
• K-State Band to host fourth annual scholarship golf tournament July 31
• Geography lecture about water treatment in south India
• Single tickets go on sale July 27 for McCain's 2014-2015 season; discount offered
• Faculty and staff invited to New Student Convocation on Aug. 24

Human resources and benefits

• Radiation safety training dates for August, September

Personnel changes

• Brandi Miller named International Grains Program Institute assistant director
• Danielle Steinberg named seventh women’s tennis coach at K-State

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Biological and agricultural engineering professor receives three awards
• College of Business Administration student from Topeka a new Cargill Global Scholar

Updates from leadership

• iSIS update: Financial aid self-service now available, July bill available noon today

News and research

• Shred Day nets 7 tons of K-State paper for shredding, recycling
• Number of people susceptible to painful mosquito-borne virus increasing, says leading researcher

Events

• Animal Health Industry Insights seminar at K-State Olathe
• Students complete summer program, Research Immersion: Pathways to STEM, with presentations

Human resources and benefits

• July employee assistance program article: 'Fending off Financial Scams'

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Electrical and computer engineering professor named distinguished alumnus
• Barclay receives 2014 Kansas State University Global Campus Extraordinary Student Award

Publications and presentations

• New online textbook will save students money

Campus construction and maintenance

• Service interruption: 5 pound, 90 pound steam at the Bioprocessing and Industrial Value-Added Program facility building

Newsletters, magazines and blogs

• Purchasing Post for July 2014

News and research

• Dates for summer 2014 online TEVALs
• Teachers learn about integrated watershed management, public health and food safety and security
• K-State Research and Extension, information technology services reorganization update
• Business ethics professor challenges current corporate culture

Human resources and benefits

• HealthQuest rewards deadline extended to Nov. 15

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Gibson to present at the 2014 Community Development Society annual conference

Publications and presentations

• Marston serves as invited speaker at Department of State
• Early childhood development students present at research university in Hungary

Updates from leadership

• iSIS available for universitywide access at 1 p.m. today

Research

• Philosopher uses game theory to understand how words, actions acquire meaning

News and research

• Journalism and mass communications professor meets with residents of Fèves, France

Events

• Animal Health Industry Insights seminar at K-State Olathe
• Risk and Profit Conference Aug. 21-22

Human resources and benefits

• Teachers and Employees Association vote for dissolution meeting reminder
• Asbestos awareness for building occupants sessions in July, September

Personnel changes

• Union Program Council hires new program advisor

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Clark earns certification as a professional in human resources
• Khan receives K-State Salina faculty fellow award
• Robotics Team wins eighth straight championship

Publications and presentations

• Kinesiology, nutrition faculty present at sports medicine conference

Updates from leadership

• iSIS update: Plan to restore access Monday, July 21

Research

• Scientists complete chromosome-based draft of the wheat genome
• Ultrafast X-ray laser sheds new light on fundamental ultrafast dynamics
• Study looks at value of AP courses to accounting students

Events

• K-State Olathe student information session July 23
• UPC, Manhattan Parks and Recreation hosts 2014 Little Apple Music Festival Aug. 2-3
• Final Manhattan Municipal Band concert tonight
• Hazardous waste training course July 22
• Space available for tour of Shirley Farms in Vermillion

Campus construction and maintenance

• Service interruption: King Hall southwest entrance for sidewalk replacement

Updates from leadership

• Update: Work continues to restore iSIS services

News and research

• Canvas: Mobile app for iOS, Android devices available
• Survey results show seniors rate undergraduate experience positively
• Don't let the bedbugs bite: Research finds parasites can be killed with lower dosage of chemical

Events

• Agricultural economics department seminar July 21
• National Gas Machinery Lab to dedicate TransCanada Turbocharger High Flow Test Cell
• Save the date: Joint Research Experience for Undergraduates poster session on July 31
• Field day to celebrate 25 years of subsurface drip irrigation research
• Launch a Business program gets underway with kickoff event

Human resources and benefits

• Supervising Students on the Job training will be presented on July 29

Personnel changes

• Maj. Shawnn Martin selected as commander for Air Force ROTC program

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Keeley receives Crop Science Society of America teaching award

Publications and presentations

• Durband, Britt write student financial literacy white paper

Technology

• K-State Research Exchange unavailable on Friday

Campus construction and maintenance

• Service interruption: Waters Hall gas shutoff July 18

Publications and presentations

• Poole makes three physiology presentations in Denmark
• Architecture professor conducts workshop at international teaching conference

Newsletters, magazines and blogs

• KSU Foundation's Making a Difference e-newsletter

Research

• Researchers discover how protein's 'hands' enable bacteria to establish infection

News and research

• South Korean Summer Institute students on Kansas State University campus for five weeks
• A.D. John Currie accepts Chillin' 4 Charity challenge
• Center of Excellence for Emerging and Zoonotic Animal Diseases opens doors to federal service academy members
• Today, July 15, is Shred Day for securely destroying paper documents
• University, community partners break ground on Bulk Solids Innovation Center

Events

• Mark your calendar: Fall 2014-2015 update meetings and State of the University scheduled
• Canvas: Assessment training Aug. 8, 15

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Geography graduate student wins national honor society scholarship
• Three dietitians receive scholarships for doctoral studies

Publications and presentations

• Faculty participate in Pipe Organ Encounter at K-State

News and research

• Purple pride: Kansas State University donors set record with $211 million in philanthropic gifts

Kudos, publications and presentations

• On target: Unmanned aerial systems team takes fourth at international competition

Campus construction activities

• Old Claflin Road temporarily closed for construction July 16-25

Updates from leadership

• Letter from A.D. John Currie: Five core goals

Events

• Reminder: Faculty-led study abroad program proposals due Aug. 15

Personnel changes

• Lt. Col. Snowden retires as K-State Air Force ROTC commander

Publications and presentations

• Foy presents at TransKansas II Conference

Gifts

• Teaching students to turn risk into opportunities

Campus construction and maintenance

• Service interruption: Call Hall 90 pound steam

Updates from leadership

• From chief information officer Ken Stafford: Canvas Learning Management System

News and research

• Climatologist: Drought and poor wheat harvest in Kansas has effects on national economy

Human resources and benefits

• Fire extinguisher training offered July 22
• Respectful Work Relationships training offered July 24
• Canvas Learning Management System overview training, creating a course tips

Personnel changes

• Featherstone named agricultural economics department head

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Veterinary students receive scholarship through Franklin County Community Foundation's Roseberry Scholarship
• Higgs to serve on expert advisory panel for Singapore government

Gifts

• Professor creates fellowship to attract, retain graduate students

Volunteer opportunities

• Volunteers needed for a study on family coping, child resilience

News and research

• Prevention paramount to avoiding chikungunya outbreak in US, says Kansas State University researcher

Events

• Finalist to interview July 9 for assistant vice president for budget planning
• K-State Shred Day is July 15; document pickup information

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Local Rotary clubs award $500 scholarships to K-State international graduate students

Publications and presentations

• Russell presents session at Institute of Transportation Engineers joint annual meeting
• Sociologist gives two international talks on National Science Foundation funded research

Campus construction activities

• Old Claflin Road temporarily closed for construction July 16-25

Campus construction and maintenance

• Service interruption: Foundation Building water

Volunteer opportunities

• HandsOn Kansas State seeking volunteers to help with storm cleanup

News and research

• K-State to host SALT client forum July 9
• College of Business Administration tabs Bill Turnley as interim management department head

Events

• Finalist to interview July 8 for assistant vice president for budget planning
• Registration is now open for fall Part-Time Opportunities Fair
• The final week of the Let's Clean, Go Green event
• University, community partners set groundbreaking ceremony for Bulk Solids Innovation Center
• Five candidates to interview for Women's Center coordinator positions
• iPad user meeting July 10: App Swapping

Human resources and benefits

• Increase your financial IQ through the Kansas Financial Learning Center

Kudos, publications and presentations

• K-State faculty, students receive honors and give presentations at national conference
• K-State awarded grant for international collaboration on global issues
• Distinguished professor included in highly cited researchers list
• K-Staters earn Fulbright awards to study in Argentina, Scotland
• Interior architecture & product design students finalists in national furniture design competition

Publications and presentations

• K-Staters to present at educational technology conference July 31-Aug. 1
• Civil engineering graduate students cited for poster presentations

Research

• Taking a short smartphone break improves workplace productivity, research finds

Events

• Artist in Residence program at the Beach Museum of Art
• Next meeting of Adolescents and Adults with Autism Support Group
• Tough Enough to Wear Pink rodeo and dinner benefit university's Johnson Cancer Research Center
• Finalist to interview July 7 for assistant vice president for budget planning

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Engineering extension awarded grant for summer institute for international Fulbright students

Campus construction activities

• Welding in Durland Hall, Rathbone Hall basement July 7-16

Updates from leadership

• From A.D. John Currie: Projected 2015 fiscal year budgeted revenues, expenses

News and research

• Dietitian shares tip to keep the Fourth from adding five to your waistline
• Gilman scholar learning new language, enjoying Japanese culture

Personnel changes

• College of Business Administration selects Brett Wilkinson as new accounting department head

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Graduate student team takes top prizes at national imaging competition
• Interior architecture & product design professor completes book series on design

Technology

• K-State use of ImageNow/Perceptive Content recognized for cost-savings approach

News and research

• K-State Olathe accepting applications for two new associate dean positions
• Big 12 Conference launches new logo, campaign
• No holiday for dogs: Veterinarian says keep your pets indoors on Fourth of July and away from leftovers
• Culinary historian says Americans have long celebrated the Fourth of July with food

Human resources and benefits

• Employee assistance program webinar: 'Kids and Computers, Becoming a Cyber Savvy Parent'

Personnel changes

• Interim head named for computing and information sciences department

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Ballard receives Rising Star Award from the Kansas City chapter of Meeting Planners International

Publications and presentations

• Frank Tracz guest lecturer at American Band College

Newsletters, magazines and blogs

• Recent news from the Division of Facilities

From the provost

• Darren Dawson new dean of College of Engineering

News and research

• Office of Affirmative Action changes to Office of Institutional Equity

Events

• Jacquelyn Florez to present public forum in Office of Institution Equity investigator/deputy Title IX coordinator search
• K-State Band to host fourth annual scholarship golf tournament July 31
• Two Manhattan Municipal Band concerts this week
• July 3 deadline to request software for computing labs and K-State InfoCommons
• Three candidates to interview for assistant vice president for budget planning
• A growing impact: Furniture Amnesty Day coming July 25

Health and safety

• Beat the heat all summer long
• Recalls for June from Consumer Product Safety Commission

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Virginia Moxley receives national distinguished service award

Publications and presentations

• Logan presents at Mechanical and Electrical Faculty Boot Camp