August 31, 2012
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Sobering intentions: Football season renews efforts to curb underage drinking, keep drunk drivers off the road
- Electrical power affiliates program expands with additional company partnerships
Events
- Umbehr biography: Learn about different approaches to a medical practice
- Geography hosts public seminar on GIS products
- Keeping Fido, Fluffy legal in Manhattan
Publications and presentations
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
August 30, 2012
News and research
- Collaborative research: Project looks at land change in Brazil's Cerrado due to ethanol and sugarcane expansion
- Student loan debt relief found in rural Kansas
- Deadline to submit January intersession class proposals extended to Sept. 15
Events
- Electric cars, smart grid and more: Electrical Power Affiliates Program Day to feature experts, corporate representatives
- K-State football tickets are selling fast
- Rec services faculty, staff golf tournament
- Nation's highest-ranking military officer, Gen. Martin Dempsey, presenting Landon lecture Oct. 1
- Purple pride on display: K-State Day at the Kansas State Fair planned for Sept. 9
Technology
August 29, 2012
News and research
- Math, science program simulates the college experience
- K-State game day travel update from the Kansas Department of Transportation
- On-the-job learning: Advanced Manufacturing Institute helps students gain real-world experience through internship program
- The KAWSE Office welcomes new executive director
Events
- Now accepting clothing donations for the Career Closet
- Explore different cultures, languages from native speakers
- Save the dates: K-State Book Network events for fall 2012
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Buyle attains national design-build certification
- Early career distinction: Prestigious award recognizes physicist's work in electron dynamics
Publications and presentations
August 28, 2012
From the provost
News and research
Events
- Encourage students to study abroad at the Study Abroad Fair
- K-State Olathe taking a swipe at hunger to help famine victims; community volunteers needed for food-packaging event
- Honoring the best: College of Human Ecology recognizing outstanding alumni at celebration of excellence Sept. 6
Human resources and benefits
Campus construction and maintenance
August 27, 2012
Research
News and research
- Kansas State University Olathe receives the Investor Award from Blue Valley Unified School District
- Call for poster presentations: Institute for Student Learning and Assessment
- McNair Scholars Program fall recruitment
Events
- College of Business Administration will kick off Kansas City series to a full house at K-State Olathe
- Union Computer Store celebrates relocation.
- World-renowned artist displays work in Willard Hall
- Tires, sledgehammers used in unique strength training, performance program
- Inspiring change: Lou Douglas Lecture Series to feature Wildcat, Feingold
Kudos, publications and presentations
- K-State's Student Alumni Board receives national award
- Yahnke receives Carl Perkins Award
- Carpenter named T.J. Lafeber Avian Practitioner of the Year
Technology
Campus construction and maintenance
- Service interruption: Weber north wing hot water, Aug. 29
- Service interruption: Weber Hall 180 degree hot water, Aug. 20-30
August 24, 2012
Updates from leadership
News and research
Events
Publications and presentations
Campus construction and maintenance
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
August 23, 2012
Events
- Registration is open for K-State's Sustainability Conference
- Part-Time Opportunities Fair is Today in the Union Ballroom
- Great beginnings: School year kicks off with music, art and more
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Starkey graduates from Higher Education Resource Services Institute
- Five doctoral students win financial backing for promising research
Technology
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
August 22, 2012
News and research
- Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory's full accreditation continued
- University-created initiative in final three at awards contest
- iSIS available after data exposure corrected
- Deja vu: K-State featured again by Princeton Review as one of the best colleges in the nation
Events
- Free download codes available
- Registration open for Adapting to a Changing Climate on the Central Great Plains conference at K-State
- Dietitian to present sustainable nutrition seminar
- K-State CrossFit presents Ladies Bootcamp
- Career and employment services Backyard BBQ
- YouTube sensation: Acoustic guitarist Andy McKee featured in McCain Performance Series at Forum Hall
- Getting the buzz: Social media pro to teach seminar for students, faculty and staff
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
August 21, 2012
From the president
News and research
- Office of sustainability is accepting applications for internships
- James R. Coffman Leadership Institute announces new alumni
- Guilt versus gut: Assistant professor helps working mothers find balance with exercise, children
- New agreement creates opportunity for soldiers to earn bachelor's degree in food science and industry
Events
- Tuesday Talks in the Gardens
- K-State Veterans Center hosts an open house tonight
- Noontime yoga enters 10th year.
- Diana Laufenberg will present 'How to Learn? From Mistakes' as seen on TEDTalks
- What it takes to be a veterinarian: New College of Veterinary Medicine lecture series on Olathe campus will explore career options
August 20, 2012
Updates from leadership
Research
News and research
- Family storytelling tradition inspires crop scientist to write for children
- Deines tabbed to serve as interim head of accounting
- Stealth education: Ninjas, graphic novel explain library services to Salina students
- Setting the standard: Robotics team takes sixth consecutive win at international competition
Events
- Bike State to host campus and community bike tours
- Students to design innovative recycling solutions for K-State
Publications and presentations
Policy/procedure updates
Technology
- Theses, dissertations and report assistance for graduate students
- Amara, a free and easy way to caption video
- Connect — your personal K-State dashboard — is now available
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
August 17, 2012
News and research
- Seeking participants for a youth health promotion research study
- Designer's touch: Interior architecture and product design students lead the way as finalists in prestigious furniture design competition
- Setting the foundation: Fountain wars team finishes second at international competition, builds young leadership
Shared governance
Events
August 16, 2012
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Deadline nearing for international incentive grant program proposals
- Scholarly summer: McNair program interns cap off busy summer with research presentations
Events
Kudos, publications and presentations
- K-State anthropologists's guest-curated museum exhibit wins national award
- Arthuad-Day earns honors as outstanding reviewer
August 15, 2012
Updates from leadership
- Call for proposals for academic excellence funding
- Nominations for the 2013 university distinguished professors
- Letter from A.D. John Currie
Research
News and research
- International buddies invites faculty, staff to partner with Ecuadorian teachers
- Creating healthier habits: School meal program reforming to heighten nutritional standards
- Making the grade: Tips on how parents can help make homework time more productive
Events
- Participate in the GPS program, mentor a first-year student
- Connect to K-State: Week of Welcome activities entertain, enlighten students
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
- Landscape architecture/regional, community planning faculty, graduate student, present at conference
- Architecture professor conducts workshop on Facebook at international education conference
Technology
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
August 13, 2012
Updates from leadership
Events
Kudos, publications and presentations
Technology
- Change your eID password by Sept. 12
- Trend Micro antivirus and Mac OS X Mountain Lion compatibility issues
- Fall training for technology classrooms on campus
August 10, 2012
News and research
Events
Publications and presentations
August 9, 2012
Research
News and research
- Orientation overview: New student services adds a day for orientation, enrollment
- A wealth of health: Online course links human, animal, environmental health triad
- Google Maps Street View team photographing campus
Events
August 8, 2012
Research
- Sounding the warning: Researchers advocate for importance of music education as schools cut music programs across Kansas
- Test of tolerance: Diversity keeps grasslands resilient to drought, climate change
Events
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
August 7, 2012
News and research
- Vote today in the Kansas primary election
- Time to get moving: Researcher recommends physical activity be part of school day, after-school programs
Shared governance
Events
Campus construction and maintenance
August 6, 2012
Research
News and research
- Study abroad faculty leader orientation dates set for fall 2012
- Fall Evening College courses begin Aug. 20 and Oct. 11
- Kansas primary election tomorrow
Health and safety
Publications and presentations
- Architectural engineering and construction science professor chairs annual meeting
- Geology professor speaks at international congress
- Agronomy professor presents at international soils symposium in Austria
Technology
- Apple OS X Mountain Lion calendar app compatibility issues, workaround with Zimbra
- K-State email aliases replaced by distribution lists
August 3, 2012
News and research
- New partnership to identify more K-State legacies
- Veterinarian says some dogged diligence beforehand good way to find perfect fur-ever friend
- The countdown to the primary election is on
- K-State Alumni Association breaks records in fiscal year 2012
Events
Publications and presentations
- Psychology faculty presentations
- Recent news from the College of Engineering
- Architectural engineering and construction science professor addresses Chinese audience
August 2, 2012
Research
News and research
- Going the distance: Frontier Program uses field trip to Mexican border to inspire students studying food security
- Don't forget to vote in primary election next week
Events
August 1, 2012
Research
News and research
- K-State adds new service to aid work/life balance
- Exercise restraint: University Pet Health Center veterinarian says starting slow is way to go when introducing dog to physical activity
Publications and presentations
- Kim published in Journal of Curriculum Studies
- Theatre professor teaches course at Seattle university