August 29, 2014
News and research
- New company launches to accelerate research and technology discoveries
- McNair Scholars complete summer research internship
Events
- Gameday refreshments at the Beach Museum of Art
- ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Sept. 5 at Bosco Plaza
- New Faculty Institute kickoff luncheon on Sept. 5 to feature President Schulz
- Faculty Development Award, University Small Research Grants question and answer session
- Maximizing learning seminar features four K-State teaching faculty members
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
August 28, 2014
Updates from leadership
News and research
- International Grains Program now known as IGP Institute
- Where you live may be putting you at risk for foodborne illness, researchers find
- Kansas State University Global Campus offering its first massive open online course: Health and Wellness 101
From the Office of General Counsel
Events
- Gary Clark reception Aug. 29
- Music, art, comedy and more highlight September at Kansas State University
Human resources and benefits
- Facts, questions, answers for new anti-discrimination training
- Unclassified vacation leave accrual for Aug. 29 paycheck
- Effective Stress Management offered Sept. 9
Kudos, publications and presentations
Technology
August 27, 2014
From the provost
Research
News and research
- Call for proposals: Institute for Student Learning Assessment
- Development awards, research grants proposals, question and answer session offered
- Patent issued for research that alleviates pain in cattle
Events
- Kinesiology fitness program offering water aerobics classes
- Wildcats Run for Wellness 5K Sept. 6
- Open forum, training dates for new Advisor Center in iSIS
- Free exhibit opening at K-State Libraries features live blues, biography and music history memorabilia
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
Technology
August 26, 2014
Research
News and research
- Request for proposals for expanding Residential Connecting Across Topics Community program
- Women's Center changes name, becomes all-inclusive
- Announcing two new courses in American ethnic studies
Events
- Burton presents in agricultural economics Last Lecture Series today
- Welcome reception, Purple Coat Ceremony for new administrators today
- Anthony Bates Foundation hosts free cardiac screenings Sept. 7 at K-State
- Call for Makers: UFM organizing mini Maker Faire in Aggieville
- WinterDance 2014 auditions take place Aug. 30
- Free noontime yoga relieves stress, improves fitness
- Open forum for director of compensation and organizational effectiveness candidate
- Guitar legend Buddy Guy kicks off 2014-2015 McCain Performance Series on Sept. 5
Personnel changes
Health and safety
Technology
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
Volunteer opportunities
August 25, 2014
Research
News and research
- Parking shuttles available during campus construction
- Regional Animal Production Courses cover variety of topics
- K-State First launches free, online textbook
- Reminder: Verify your iSIS information
- New gluten-free ingredient may cause allergic reaction
- Kansas agricultural history goes online thanks to K-State Libraries and Project Ceres
- A letter from Coach Bill Snyder: A note of thanks
Events
- Interactive adventure gives students introduction to Hale Library
- K-State Celebrates coming to Kansas City area Sept. 10
- K-State Day at the Kansas State Fair set for Sept. 7
Personnel changes
Publications and presentations
- Saxophone professor publishes new pedagogy book
- Eugene Russell monitors national Transportation Research Board webinar on roundabouts
Policy/procedure updates
University life
August 22, 2014
Updates from leadership
News and research
- International programs office accepting fall 2014 international incentive grant proposals
- Busting myths about ticks
- Expedited beef traceback measures aimed to combat foodborne illness
Events
- Kansans can sign up now for new financial challenge
- Calling all K-State pets: Willie's Pet of the Week contest
- The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge continues at pep rally on Sunday
- Natural Resources and Environmental Science Seminar Series speakers announced for fall 2014 semester
Human resources and benefits
Gifts
August 21, 2014
News and research
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Starrett elected vice president of Environmental and Water Resources Institute
- Seven students receive awards at Research Experience for Undergraduates poster session
- Olympic ceremony, university music professor honored at Primetime Emmys
Publications and presentations
- Mathematics students invited to present at prestigious undergraduate research conference
- Geography professor presents at international conference in Poland
Financial services
August 20, 2014
News and research
- New course open to all students explores West African drumming and percussion
- College of Human Ecology's Speech and Hearing Center partners with Scottish Rite Masons
- Restoring of phone service continues
- Faculty members develop free alternative textbooks to save students money
Events
- Harvard learning technologies researcher to give three lectures
- UPC, K-State Athletics present fireworks and football
- Fall 2014 Osher Lifelong Learning catalog is now available
- Beach Museum exhibition honors legacy, talent of longtime student affairs administrator Chet Peters
Kudos, publications and presentations
- College of Education earns national award from Military Child Education Coalition
- K-State staff, students take home national agriculture economics awards
Campus construction and maintenance
Volunteer opportunities
August 19, 2014
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Nominations for Iman Outstanding Faculty Awards open
- Disability syllabus statement update
- Business, engineering and interior architecture & product design students collaborate in multidisciplinary course
- Notice of Nondiscrimination has been revised
- Welcome to the new K-State Today
- Fruit and vegetable intake still too low; human nutritionist says to focus on lunch
Events
- Welcome reception, Purple Coat Ceremony for new administrators
- 'Sportraits' at the William T. Kemper Art Gallery features K-State photos
- K-State Online: Canvas workshops available this week
- Sculptor Bello's redwood creations showcased in new Beach Museum exhibition
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
Campus construction and maintenance
August 18, 2014
Updates from leadership
Research
News and research
- Online option for mandatory anti-discrimination training launched to colleges
- Grade submission deadline is noon Tuesday, Dec. 23, for fall 2014
- Maes serves on centennial conference committee
- Important traffic information regarding move-in days
Events
- Eric Stonestreet and Jesse Tyler Ferguson at McCain Auditorium on Sept. 19
- Burton presents in agricultural economics Last Lecture series Aug. 26
- Faculty and staff golf at Wamego Country Club Sept. 19
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
- K-State Global Campus academic advising program to be recognized by Association for Continuing Higher Education
- Kinesiology senior receives undergraduate research fellow grant
- Johannes receives Stowe Award for adolescent health plan work
Publications and presentations
Technology
Campus construction and maintenance
University life
August 15, 2014
News and research
Publications and presentations
University life
August 14, 2014
News and research
- Equine expert warns traveling livestock owners of vesicular stomatitis
- Phone outages on campus
- Launch a Business: Caldwell company takes top honors in College of Business Administration program
Events
Human resources and benefits
- Hazardous waste awareness training dates Aug. 28, Sept. 9, Oct. 2
- Critical Incident Response Team training for new administrators, department heads, student life staff Aug. 28
- Supervising Students on the Job offered Aug. 28
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
Volunteer opportunities
August 13, 2014
Research
News and research
- LeHew named interim hospitality management, dietetics department head
- Zoom conferencing: 3.0 update available
- Veterinary medicine researcher circumvents Middle East conflict to study Mediterranean chameleons
Events
- Call for graduate student abstracts, faculty judges for Research and the State competition Oct. 28
- Campus open forums scheduled for Graduate School associate deans positions
Human resources and benefits
- Respectful Work Relationships offered Aug. 26
- Registration deadline approaching for Part-Time Opportunities Fair
- Review personal, work information in HRIS Employee Self-Service for the campus phone book by Aug. 26
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Assistant dean of engineering to receive outstanding service award
- National accounting group honors College of Business Administration's Dan Deines
Publications and presentations
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
August 12, 2014
News and research
- 2014 sorority recruitment sets registration record
- Lafene Health Center will be closed from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15
- K-State Research and Extension information technology reorganization nearly complete
- Kansas State University veterinary student has a 'Plum' of an internship experience
Events
- Locations confirmed for president, provost annual meetings
- Fall 2014 UFM Community Learning Center catalog available
- Beach Museum conversation on Sept. 4 features Dawoud Bey and Hamza Walker in All Faiths Chapel
Technology
August 11, 2014
From the president
From the provost
Updates from leadership
Research
News and research
Events
- No iPad User Group meeting in August; next meeting is Sept. 11
- Vocational Rehabilitation Services representative to speak at Autism Support Group meeting
- Greek Serenades set for Aug. 23
Campus construction and maintenance
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
August 8, 2014
Research
News and research
Events
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Pinkall to attend Primetime Emmy Awards for Olympic Ceremony
- She's 'Miss Incredible': University trumpet instructor wins national contest and lands spot in music video
Publications and presentations
August 7, 2014
News and research
Events
- Plant pathology lecture Aug. 7
- Launch a Business Program gives public a chance to choose its $50,000 grand prizewinning startup
Human resources and benefits
Personnel changes
Publications and presentations
Technology
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
- Recent news from the Division of Facilities
- U.S.-China Center for Animal Health summer 2014 e-newsletter
August 6, 2014
Updates from leadership
Events
Campus construction activities
Technology
August 5, 2014
Events
- K-State Online: Assessment training begins Aug. 8
- Northwest Research-Extension Center in Colby celebrates 100 years of agricultural research and outreach
- Kansas State University, Embassy of Ecuador celebrate Day of Ecuador, Aug. 6
- Beach Museum gala a showcase of the arts, artists and more
Human resources and benefits
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
August 4, 2014
Updates from leadership
- Fall 2014 K-State Mentoring Fellowships competition
- Applications, nominations for Coffman Chair for University Distinguished Teaching Scholars being accepted
Research
News and research
- Online option for mandatory anti-discrimination training launched
- Tips for working with a first-time teacher in classroom
- Food label expert expects most businesses to comply with new voluntary regulation
Events
- South Korean Summer Institute students invite the K-State community to attend a poster session today
Human resources and benefits
- Hazard communication training dates for August, September
- Customer Service Excellence for Student Employees offered this fall