July 31, 2017
A silver-spotted skipper, or Epargyreus clarus, rests on a gooseneck loosestrife flower at The Gardens.
Human resources and benefits
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- College of Education faculty present at international conference
- Center of Excellence faculty and staff present research at national school nutrition conference
Campus construction and maintenance
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July 28, 2017
Focused in Friday: The Vietnam Veterans Memorial honors the students and alumni who served in the Vietnam War. It is on the southeast side of campus, directly east of All Faiths Chapel.
News and research
- Riley County Police Department seeking tips in ongoing investigation
- Nominations and applications accepted for dean of K-State Global Campus
Events
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Campus construction and maintenance
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July 27, 2017
Throughout the 110,000-square-feet renovation, the K-State Student Union has remained open to serve students and now features a new south facade with large picture windows.
Updates from leadership
Events
- McCain's Open House and Single Ticket Sales Launch Party July 30; save 20 percent on some attractions
- K-State Olathe answering KC industry demand for seminars on animal health regulatory affairs
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- NRC grants boost young faculty, graduate students in mechanical and nuclear engineering department
- Padilla Carroll publishes two works on US back-to-the-land movements and women's domestic labor
- Jolene McConnell selected for prestigious English language teaching fellowship
- Thompson wins second Post-Secondary Teacher of the Year Award
Campus construction and maintenance
Volunteer opportunities
July 26, 2017
A cluster of allium at The Gardens on Kansas State University's Manhattan campus.
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Team receives nearly $11 million COBRE grant to establish neuroscience research center
- Moving in: Residential specialists share what to consider before becoming roommates
- Advanced wheat flour purity test developed at Kansas State University gaining recognition globally
Human resources and benefits
- New state of Kansas tax brackets
- Meet with a VOYA Financial Consultant today
- Form I-9 Basics and Compliance session scheduled for Aug. 8
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Park management and conservation graduate student travels to Vietnam as filmmaker-in-residence for wildlife conservation
- Clinical sciences presents resident mentoring award to David Biller
July 25, 2017
As the newest residence hall on the Manhattan campus, Wefald Hall has eight floors with room for 540 students.
News and research
- KSU Foundation secures funding for Phase II of the K-State Office Park
- University researchers contribute to DUNE, the world's biggest neutrino experiment
- Adult education program at K-State Olathe undergoes name change
- Personnel promotions and new hires at KSU Foundation
Events
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Kudos, publications and presentations
- Drenched with success: Fountain Wars team takes third in international competition
- College of Veterinary Medicine's Hans Coetzee receives animal welfare award
- Watkins wins School Nutrition Association research award
- Rasheed wins Best Paper Award at international conference
- K-State-Fort Leavenworth students win highest Command and General Staff Officers' Course awards
Technology
Volunteer opportunities
July 24, 2017
A bee collects pollen from the anther of a yellow lily on the Manhattan campus.
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Events
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University life
July 21, 2017
The International Grains Program Institute Conference Center is one of five buildings that make up the K-State Grain Science and Industry Complex on Kimball Avenue.
News and research
Events
- Changing workforce, effective leadership focus of upcoming professional development conference
- K-State Alumni Association prepares for free Total Solar Eclipse event in St. Joseph, Missouri
Kudos, publications and presentations
July 20, 2017
Laying of the Willard Hall cornerstone. Courtesy of Morse Department of Special Collections.
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Essential oils can assist with livestock digestion, study finds
- Nutritionist advises caution, care when using essential oils
- Johannes, Toews and Vennum receive grant to implement sexual risk avoidance program
Events
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Maes speaks at military education conference
- Kansas Forest Service awards Washington County landowner with agroforestry award
University life
July 19, 2017
The colorful Fifth Avenue coleus flourishes on the Manhattan campus.
News and research
Events
- Have a student job, internship or volunteer position? Register for the 2017 Part-Time Opportunities Fair
- Learn about safety climate in workplace settings
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Gross receives Kansas State Polytechnic's 2017 Marchbanks award
- Prabhakar recipient of endowed chair in engineering
- Kansas State Polytechnic's 2017 McArthur award to Troy Harding
University life
July 18, 2017
In honor of former College of Education Dean Mike Holen's career, the Holen Courtyard is at the northwest entrance to Bluemont Hall.
News and research
- A tale of two fishes: Biologists find male, female live-bearing fish evolve differently
- Kansas Forest Service completes rural tree canopy mapping
Shared governance
Events
Technology
University life
July 17, 2017
Morning dew on a spider web.
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Kansas State University named Innovation and Economic Prosperity University
- Vector-borne diseases researcher explains connection between lone star ticks and red meat allergies
- Annual Space Survey reminder
Events
- Join the Science Communication Consortium
- Kansas Forest Service to host forestry and wildlife field trip Wednesday
- Reminder: Emily Smith, Pittsburg High School journalism adviser, to speak today
Campus construction and maintenance
Volunteer opportunities
July 14, 2017
Focused in Friday: One of the many sitting areas around the Jardine Apartments pond.
News and research
- Helwig Farms supports university's award-winning quarter-scale tractor team
- As temperatures rise, Kansas State University veterinarian says keep an eye on pets to prevent heat stress, dehydration
Events
- Smokin' Wille's BBQ, Tasty Traveler at July 14 Food Truck Friday in the K-State Office Park
- Adviser of journalism students who scooped school board to address workshop, K-Staters
- Director of identity, security and compliance candidate finalists
- 'Networking and Career Development': Undergraduate professional development seminar July 17
- Two weeks left in K-State Proud Logo Contest
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Animal sciences and industry students win reserve National Champion Academic Quadrathlon honors
- Hands-on learning: Sophomore to research, excavate at anthropological site in South Africa
- Military wives students selected from nearly 9K applicants for scholarship
July 13, 2017
Officially untitled, the fork-like sculpture north of King Hall was completed in 1969 by James Wentz.
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Campus phone service may be interrupted early Friday
- Former New York Times editor to be professional-in-residence
Kudos, publications and presentations
- K-State Bands hosts successful Leadership and Auxiliary Camp
- Kevin Sauer elected to Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics board of directors
- Engineering extension specialists receive measurement and verification professional certification
- Haddock, co-authors receive 2016 Jan Garton Prairie Heritage Book Award
July 12, 2017
Agastache, also called Giant Hyssop, soak up the sun at the Kansas State University Gardens.
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July 11, 2017
Before its fire in 1900, Holtz Hall stood 60 feet from floor to the top of the spire.
News and research
- K-State Olathe partners with AAIV, creates academic opportunities for graduate students
- Special Collections open by appointment only July 10-21
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July 10, 2017
A checkerspot butterfly lands on a leaf in the Kansas State University Gardens
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Kansas State University researchers help with landmark study of wild wheat ancestor
- Community and education engagement director to further university's KC commitment
- Workshop held at IGP Institute for next generation of Chinese grain buyers
- Summer closet cleanout to benefit K-State Career Closet
Events
Health and safety
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- Legleiter appointed president of CUPA-HR Kansas Chapter
- K-State professors are inducted to the US Army Noncommissioned Officer Corps
- Three psychological sciences faculty elected as fellows over the past year
- Horticulture graduate student, faculty receive North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture awards
- Kansas Educational Leadership Institute mentoring program earns gold accreditation from International Mentoring Association
Campus construction and maintenance
July 7, 2017
Focused in Friday: The ornate artistic lights on the west side of Willard Hall, home to the art department.
News and research
- Honey to take on Faculty Exchange for Teaching Excellence coordinator role
- Advanced test credit updates
Events
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Campus construction and maintenance
July 6, 2017
Memorial Stadium was constructed in the 1920s as a memorial to the students and alumni who sacrificed their lives during World War I.
News and research
- Phebus named interim director of Food Science Institute
- Fiscal year 2018 fringe benefit rates for proposal budgets
- Kansas Board of Regents updates Kansas DegreeStats online tool
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Kinesiology professor earns distinguished lectureship award from the American Physiological Society
- XIVth International Nidovirus Symposium spotlights Kansas State University expertise
- Animal science professors named American Dairy Science Association president, foundation scholar
July 5, 2017
The electrically operated, 98-bell carillon in the Anderson Hall Tower was installed in 1965 and allows chimes to play each hour.
News and research
- Launch a Business Program concludes with Precision Microwave, Embruon taking grand prize honors
- Kansas seat belt law changes
- K-State sales talent creates recruiting pipeline to Boston-based Dell EMC
- Shanklin travels to participate in Asia Pacific Tourism Conference, interacts with K-State alumni
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University life
- Teaching platform at K-State Dining Center named after prestigious awards
- Discounts at the K-State Student Union available to K-State Alumni Association members
July 3, 2017
A milkweed bug walks along a leaf on the Manhattan campus.
News and research
- Veterinarian offers tips for pets' firework phobias
- New music education graduate gaining STEAM before tackling her first classroom