Kansas State University

Updates from leadership

• Burg announces resignation, national search to follow
• A letter from A.D. John Currie

News and research

• Office of Student Activities and Services, Union IT relocate
• Freshman Academic Progress Reports due Oct. 5
• Program for new teachers featured on KMAN
• K-State Libraries accepting applications for student ambassadors through Sept. 3

Events

• Self-Esteem and Empowerment for Women support group
• Save the date: Campus communicators
• Psi Chi presents Grad School: Panel and Questions
• Workshops and training help faculty and grad students find funding, communicate with industry, understand intellectual property and more
• 'Tonight Show' great Jay Leno performs Sept. 11 at Kansas State University's McCain Auditorium

Publications and presentations

• APDesign and School of Music, Theatre, and Dance collaborate to produce 'Les Misérables'

University life

• New year, same great resource: The Office of Student Life

Updates from leadership

• Letter from the vice provost for undergraduate studies

News and research

• A message from Coach Snyder

From the Office of General Counsel

• August Legal Briefings newsletter released online

Events

• Ice cream social, Purple Masque Theatre grand opening today
• Student research into 'Things That Speak' on exhibit in Justin Hall
• President Schulz to deliver State of the University Address
• Karen Large performs jazz-inspired flute recital Sunday
• Lunchtime rock climbing this semester on Fridays

Personnel changes

• Doug Ackley retires from the Division of Financial Services

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Anthropology professor published in the American Journal of Physical Anthropology
• JMC students recognized as finalists in South Central Broadcast Society awards

From the vice president for research

• Faculty Development Awards and University Small Research Grants call for proposals
• RSCAD Momentum

News and research

• College of Education creates Office of Innovation & Collaboration
• The International Year of Soils: Soils support health
• K-State Police looking for information about theft at a K-State Forestry Extension building

Events

• Radio City Music Hall percussionist to perform free concert at K-State
• Postdoctoral networking meet and greet Friday
• Canvas brown-bag lunch series: Copying content files from Classic to Canvas
• Call for proposals: 2015 Institute for Student Learning Assessment/Diversity Summit
• Auditions for WinterDance 2015 on Aug. 29
• Power of Pink: Johnson Cancer Research Center's breast cancer awareness luncheon Oct. 2

Personnel changes

• Regional & community planning program welcomes new faculty member

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Dan Thomson makes list of 20 Influential Farm Animal Veterinary Professors

Gifts

• National Strategic Selling Institute and Pi Sigma Epsilon team up to donate to Manhattan Special Olympics

Campus construction and maintenance

• Service interruption: King Hall AU fume hoods

University life

• Lafene Health Center ready to serve students

Updates from leadership

• Planning for the holiday season

News and research

• K-State volleyball offers discounted tickets to faculty, staff
• K-State First invites learning community and first-year seminar proposals
• Last call for Office of International Programs International Incentive Grants submissions
• University's NABC animal disease response training course to be included FEMA training catalog

Events

• K-State Scouts Cobbler Fellowship Aug. 26
• Fall engagement brown bags kick off Sept. 4
• Pet Away Stress with Counseling Services
• Charlie Daniels Band kicks off McCain Performance Series at Kansas State University

Human resources and benefits

• Academic summer reserve payment option

Kudos, publications and presentations

• K-State police officers graduate from Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center
• University, KSU Foundation receive fundraising award

Publications and presentations

• Horticulture graduate students, faculty participate at American Society for Horticultural Sciences conference

Technology

• Did you know you can check out multimedia equipment for free?

From the vice president for research

• Sponsored research overhead funds review from V.P. for Research Karen Burg

From the KSU Foundation

• K-State Proud logo voting

News and research

• University Climate Survey action item development sessions

Events

• Sex Signals to perform at K-State
• President and provost's annual colleges and unit meetings schedule
• Week of Welcome event: College of Education
• Mathematics Colloquium lecture Aug. 25
• Wildcats Run for Wellness 5K
• Kick off the school year with music, dance, Jay Leno, Charlie Daniels and more at Kansas State University
• UFM class offers strategies to plan, adapt and maintain personal well-being for seniors

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Geography professor receives NSF Rapid Response Research Grant
• Journal ranks Sensory Analysis Center top in research publications worldwide
• Richardson receives Iron Paw Award

Technology

• Five free IT resources to start your semester

From the president

• 2015 Space Migration Planning Project outcomes

Updates from leadership

• Reminder: Fall 2015 K-State Mentoring Fellowships competition

News and research

• Quick tips about navigating campus construction
• K-State Student Union offices, departments, organizations relocate
• McNair Scholars complete summer research internship

Events

• All-University Ice Cream Social Aug. 25
• Physics talk to mark beginning of international collaboration
• Undergraduate Research Opportunities Fair Aug. 26
• Groundbreaking for K-State Student Union renovation Sept. 2
• Memorial service for Briona White Aug. 25

Human resources and benefits

• Critical Incident Response Team training for new administrators, department heads and student life staff offered Sept. 1

Health and safety

• New system for pedestrians crossing Denison Avenue, restricted vehicle access to 17th Street

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Engineering professor named to American Ceramic Society editorial advisory board
• Goins joins Brian Setzer in film documentary
• K-State Foundation chief investment officer elected KPERS board chair

Newsletters, magazines and blogs

• Department of Landscape Architecture and Regional & Community Planning summer 2015 e-newsletter

Volunteer opportunities

• Preteen participants needed for a health promotion project; parental permission required

News and research

• Kansas plays role in FEEDing Pakistan
• Students, faculty and staff encouraged to use free campus shuttles

Events

• Week of Welcome activities kick off the school year
• K-State Online: Canvas walk-in help sessions Aug. 24–28
• K-State Libraries welcome students with 'Choose Your Own Library Adventure'

Publications and presentations

• Fateh receives travel award to present at Energy Conversion Congress and Expo

Campus construction activities

• Updates on road openings and closures

Technology

• K-State Online: Back-to-school course
• Grade-submission deadline for summer is 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21

Updates from leadership

• Fall term syllabi statements

From the vice president for research

• RSCAD Momentum

News and research

• Reminder: Construction continues into new academic semester
• College of Education launches 'Not Just a Year of Social Justice Education' program
• Prepare for move-in day traffic on campus
• Football locker room to be named in honor of Jordy and Emily Nelson following generous contribution
• Service interruption: Power and water outages in Dole Hall, Call Hall, Umberger Hall, Dykstra Hall and Facilities buildings
• Power restored to buildings, water outage remains

Events

• The purple curtain is rising
• K-State Online: Canvas help available Saturday, Aug. 22, Sunday, Aug. 23
• 'International Year of Soils' celebration planned in Manhattan Sept. 27
• On stage: 2015-2016 K-State theatre and dance season includes classic and original works
• First comprehensive overview of Associated American Artists debuts at Beach Museum of Art Sept. 15

Human resources and benefits

• Review work information in HRIS Employee Self-Service for the campus phone book

Personnel changes

• Bente Janda promoted to assistant dean for student services in the College of Business Administration

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Human Ecology's Thompson named Champion of Family and Consumer Sciences
• Journalism professor receives top teaching honor

Publications and presentations

• Millán publishes Signs article on contested children's literature

News and research

• Governor visits Kansas Wheat Innovation Center, discusses agricultural partnerships

Events

• All-University Ice Cream Social Aug. 25
• Coach Snyder to appear on Ask Me Live chat
• Regier golf tournament for Kansas State University cancer research Oct. 16

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Division of Biology faculty named National Academies education fellows in life sciences
• Kim, Dudek receive Stowe Award for multicultural design studio projects
• Agronomy student receives scholarship for diverse students in STEM fields
• Kansas State University student to use Gilman Scholarship to prepare for career helping others

Publications and presentations

• New publications from New Prairie Press: Spring, summer 2015

Newsletters, magazines and blogs

• Totally Tutoring Newsletter

From the KSU Foundation

• A letter from Greg Willems

News and research

• Willie's Pet of the Week contest begins today
• K-State Olathe conducts Xi’an University summer institute

Events

• Greek serenades set for Aug. 22

Technology

• KSIS training for fall 2015 now available

Newsletters, magazines and blogs

• The Grazier, the Beef Cattle Institute's August 2015 newsletter, available

Survey

• Faculty, staff participants needed for survey about being a first-generation student

Updates from leadership

• Nominations for the 2016 university distinguished professors

News and research

• Interior architecture student and professor collaborate with veterinarians to design enhanced treatment options for animals using 3-D printing

Events

• Registration now open for fall 2015 Osher Lifelong Learning Program in Manhattan
• Register student jobs, internships and volunteer opportunities now for 2015 Part-Time Opportunities Fair

Kudos, publications and presentations

• The Last Frontier calls for help, Kansas answers

Publications and presentations

• College of Education faculty, clinical instructors present at national conference
• Fees, students present at world early childhood education conference

Campus construction and maintenance

• Service interruption: Waters Hall fire alarm testing

Updates from leadership

• A letter from A.D. John Currie

Updates from leadership

• Course section changes reminder
• New Student Convocation Aug. 23

From the vice president for research

• RSCAD Momentum

Research

• Biochemist studies oilseed plants for biofuel, industrial development

Events

• K-State Online: Canvas walk-in help sessions Aug. 17-21
• Campaign communications webcast: Focusing on impact

Human resources and benefits

• Asbestos awareness for building occupants sessions announced for August-October

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Agricultural economics department shines at annual conference
• Agronomy professor appointed as chair of national committee
• Agricultural economics faculty, students become the solution at international conference
• Two Kansas State University plant scientists named 'Top Authors'

Newsletters, magazines and blogs

• College of Veterinary Medicine newsletter August 2015 Lifelines

From the provost

• From the Provost’s Desk: Launching a new academic year, @KStateProvost and website changes

News and research

• Get a membership to the Rec through payroll deduct
• Test offered by Kansas State University Veterinary Diagnostic Lab may help decrease yearly pet vaccines
• Bartlett & West named the College of Engineering Company of the Year

Events

• 'A Christmas Carol' musical auditions
• K-State Online: Mediasite Overview training available Aug. 13

Human resources and benefits

• Remind graduate assistants to enroll in health insurance by Aug. 31
• Human Capital Services Purple Carpet Event today

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Thesis proposal by master's graduate receives top award

Gifts

• Scholarship honors K-State professor's legacy

News and research

• Kansas Forest Service profile: The Turneys

Events

• Faculty advisers: ETDR walk-in sessions are available for graduate students
• No August meeting for Adolescents and Adults with Autism Support Group
• K-State Online: Program Assessment training Aug. 13

Health and safety

• Emergency light testing for Durland Hall, Willard Hall

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Food safety professor appointed to national advisory committee

Publications and presentations

• American ethnic studies faculty present at summer institute in Albuquerque

Newsletters, magazines and blogs

• News from interior architecture & product design

From the president

• A letter from President Kirk Schulz: Goals and objectives

Updates from leadership

• Reminder: Selection of the Coffman Chair for University Distinguished Teaching Scholars

News and research

• Beef Cattle Institute collaborates with Merck Animal Health to produce educational modules

Events

• Have a student job, internship, or volunteer position? Register now for the 2015 Part-Time Opportunities Fair
• Call for proposals: Institute for Student Learning Assessment on Assessing Diversity Outcomes: Advancing Inclusive Excellence
• iPad user meeting Aug. 13: Microsoft OneNote for capturing, organizing data

Human resources and benefits

• Academic summer reserve payment option

Personnel changes

• College of Business Administration hires Kurt Roberts to lead new Career Coach program

Health and safety

• Emergency light testing for Rathbone Hall, Kedzie Hall Aug. 11

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Architectural engineering senior awarded scholarship
• Fountain Wars Design Team takes third at international competition

Campus construction and maintenance

• Service interruption: Ackert Hall air handling units

Newsletters, magazines and blogs

• Recent news from the Division of Facilities

News and research

• National Academy of Inventors invites nominations for NAI Fellows
• K-State Olathe hosts inaugural campus kickoff
• Kansas State University's leadership in wheat research recognized with $1.6 million grant
• Time to monitor summer fish kills in farm ponds

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Retired K-State Salina aviation professor awarded Master Instructor Emeritus status
• Goins wins prestigious Blues Book of the Year Award
• Clinical science department head completes national diversity training certification in veterinary medicine
• The tradition continues: Robotics team earns ninth straight championship

Newsletters, magazines and blogs

• Natural resource and environmental sciences secondary major fall 2015 newsletter

Volunteer opportunities

• Faculty Senate requesting volunteers for presidential committees

From the vice president for research

• RSCAD Momentum

News and research

• Kansas State University maintains safe, secure select agent program

Health and safety

• Emergency light testing in McCain, Seaton, Ahearn

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Eight students receive awards at Research Experience for Undergraduates poster session
• Postdoctoral research associate receives Best Young Investigator award
• Biology graduate student wins award at national meeting

Publications and presentations

• Seven undergraduate students present research for annual SUROP

News and research

• Extension helps create 'strong people'
• University awarded grant to start new campus Peace Corps recruiting office
• Economic development partnership between Manhattan, Kansas State University named finalist for national award
• Kansas State University highlighted in two best colleges publications
• New Vanier Family Football Complex operational, ready for 2015 season

Events

• K-State Orchestra to air on KTWU Aug. 7

Personnel changes

• Gamble named environmental health and safety coordinator for College of Agriculture

Campus construction and maintenance

• Service interruption: All electricity in Bluemont Hall

Updates from leadership

• Letter from the V.P. for Human Capital Services: New website will improve usability

Research

• Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine researcher helps discover novel fatigue syndrome in feedlot cattle

Events

• Jacqueline Bishop: 'Songs for the Earth' opens at the Beach Museum of Art
• K-State Online: Canvas walk-in help session Aug. 7

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Mortar Board receives national recognition
• Biological systems engineering students, faculty earn honors at international meeting

Technology

• K-State antivirus servers to be upgraded to support Windows 10

Campus construction and maintenance

• Building closure: Nichols Hall

Updates from leadership

• Selection of the Coffman Chair for University Distinguished Teaching Scholars
• Fall 2015 K-State Mentoring Fellowships competition

Communications and Marketing

• Expert comments on child poverty, well-being of Kansas children

Human resources and benefits

• Unclassified vacation leave accrual

Health and safety

• Throckmorton Hall 90-minute emergency light testing

Publications and presentations

• Architecture professor presents papers at Virginia Tech, Oklahoma State University teaching conferences
• Cattle movement estimation study sheds light on disease risk