August 31, 2016
A sunflower on a sculpture in the Doris Peters Lounge at the Chester E. Peters Recreation Complex.
News and research
- K-State receives high rankings in happy students, quality of life
- Request for proposals: Fall 2016 Faculty Development Awards and University Small Research Grants
- Graduate Student Council wants to hear about students' accomplishments
Events
- Invite industry partners and attend BioKansas BioBreak on Sept. 8
- Welcome Back Papermaking Workshop and live music at the Beach Museum of Art
- Bakery Science Club sale today
- Engineering Extension hosts open house Sept. 1
- K-State Theatre and Dance presents the 2016-2017 season
- K-State Celebrates coming to Kansas City area Sept. 7
- Win a $1,000 Office of Undergraduate Research & Creative Inquiry Research and Travel Grant through Spark Tank
- Women Managing the Farm Conference proposal submission deadline is Sept. 1
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Dodds named inaugural fellow of the Society for Freshwater Science
- Physics graduate research assistant Utuq Ablikim awarded fellowship
- Jane Schillie represents K-State's chapter of Phi Kappa Phi at Biennial Convention
- K-State Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers wins national awards at conference
Technology
University life
Volunteer opportunities
August 30, 2016
Kansas State University's Natatorium
Updates from leadership
News and research
- David Woods Kemper Veterans Foundation supports Office of Military and Veterans Affairs at K-State
- Researchers taking mobile applications to the field to improve food security and economic welfare
- Video showcases university-industry collaboration
- Sexton-Bowser will lead Center for Sorghum Improvement at K-State
- Call for proposals: Diversity Summit adds research forum
Events
- Gen. Richard Myers, interim president, to deliver State of the University address
- Life, liberty and love of great books: K-State Libraries host 'Wisdom of the Ages'
- 'If I knew then what I know now' theme of 2016 New Faculty Institute Luncheon on Sept. 7
- Office of Research and Sponsored Programs offers information sessions, training opportunities to help faculty and graduate students compete for funding
- Science on Tap: The Nitty Gritty of Woody Encroachment features doctoral student Rory O'Connor
- Faculty Exchange for Teaching Excellence fall teaching workshop: Facilitating challenging conversations in and out of the classroom
- Confucius Institute to host open forum on collaborative research and exchange programs between K-State and Chinese academic institutions
- Kat Chats: 'Adjusting to College Life' presented at 4 p.m. today
- Office of Pre-Law Advising to host Law Fair on Sept. 9
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
- K-State students receive scholarship to study in Germany, Australia
- Stowe award winners research tiny houses as possible answer to affordable housing
- University nominates three students for Rhodes, Marshall scholarships
- Study Abroad Office thanks faculty and staff for internationalizing classrooms
- K-State chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon wins national awards
Technology
University life
- Apply now to be a Center for Risk Management Education and Research student fellow
- Call for Office of Undergraduate Research & Creative Inquiry Undergraduate ambassadors
August 29, 2016
Fountain at Kansas State University Gardens
News and research
- J.R. Macdonald Lab receives nearly $8 million DOE grant renewal
- Kansas State Polytechnic, PrecisionHawk collaborate on UAS extended visual line of sight research for forthcoming FAA regulations
- Sign up, modify settings for K-State Alerts emergency notification system
- Help give a new name to an old building
Events
- K-State to host pep rallies at Kansas State Fair
- PepsiCo principal scientist to present seminar
- Kick off the school year with music, theatre, art and more at Kansas State University
- Center for Engagement and Community Development announces fall engagement brown bag series
- Friends of the Kansas State University Gardens event to feature talk by author Kathryn Aalto
- Daytime drop-ins, Career Closet offered weekly at new Career Center location
- Encourage students to attend the Education Abroad Fair on Sept. 7
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Architectural engineering senior speaks at Kansas Department of Health and Environment awards ceremony
- American ethnic studies faculty member Norma A. Valenzuela attends conferences during summer
- Sociology professor Nadia Shapkina presents at two national professional meetings in Seattle
Technology
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
University life
August 26, 2016
Lights in the College of Business Administration building
News and research
Events
- Pink power: Johnson Cancer Research Center's breast cancer awareness luncheon Oct. 21
- College of Arts & Sciences welcomes new faculty
- Vernon Larson Lecture on Monday, Aug. 29, to celebrate 60 years of international agriculture at K-State
- Mock interviews to be offered in September for all majors
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
University life
August 25, 2016
Purple lights illuminate the Berney Family Welcome Center at night
Updates from leadership
News and research
- National Science Foundation supports research on the effects of climate variation on tropical birds
- Nominations now open for the 2016 International Educator of the Year Award
Events
- K-State Alumni Association announces Homecoming theme: 'Growing Up Purple'
- Faculty, students urged to join 'Pet Food Experience' Sept. 14-15
- College of Arts & Sciences Undergraduate Research Opportunities Fair today
Technology
Volunteer opportunities
August 24, 2016
The flower of a royal purple smoketree on K-State Manhattan campus
From the president
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Index of Associated American Artists print, ceramics and textile designs, published by the Beach Museum of Art of Kansas State University, now available
- Cochran Fellowship Program partners with Kansas State University's Frontier program to train agri-food systems workers from Africa
Events
- Regier golf tournament for Kansas State University cancer research Oct. 7
- K-State Climate Change Group to discuss measuring greenhouse gas emissions from livestock
- Pet Away Stress with Counseling Services
- Registration still open for Wildcats Run for Wellness 5K
- New K-State students invited to Wildcat Welcome Day on Aug. 25
Kudos, publications and presentations
- K-State Alumni Association names 2016 International Student Scholars
- Kinesiology professor Emily Mailey presents and earns award in Cape Town, South Africa
- Political science professor gives conference talk, receives prestigious invitations
- Doctoral candidate receives national fuel cycle research award
August 23, 2016
K-State's International Student Center
News and research
- Center of Excellence for Vector-Borne Diseases receives $200,000 grant to investigate novel tick-transmitted livestock disease
- K-State announces new plant pathology department head
- K-State Student Union video tour highlights renovation
- University Advising Committee accepting applications for professional development grants for advising
- Video: K-State NOW with interim President Myers
Events
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Philosophy professor Rosa Terlazzo presents papers at two conferences Melbourne, Australia
- K-State Recreation Complex featured as Rec of the Week
- Voice professor Amy Rosine teaches in Italy
Technology
August 22, 2016
The Riley County Extension Master Gardener Rose Garden Plaza in the Gardens at Kansas State University
News and research
- Kansas State University researchers invent batteries for potential use in electric cars
- K-State Student Union food venues open today
- New hires boost research in Feed the Future Lab for Sustainable Intensification
- Apply now to join the K-State Libraries Student Ambassadors
Events
- Northrop Grumman CEO to deliver Landon Lecture
- Natural Resources and Environmental Science Seminar Series speakers announced for fall 2016 semester
- Grad students and faculty: Weekly ETDR walk-in clinics for fall 2016
- Visiting Artist Exhibition 'Spirit Works: The Art of Tcheu Siong' on display in Willard Hall
- K-State Alumni Association will host International Student Fun Day Sept. 18
- College of Arts & Sciences hosts Undergraduate Research Opportunities Fair on Aug. 25
- Hale Monopoly introduces students to a wealth of knowledge
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Saxophone professor Anna Marie Wytko releases internationally acclaimed CD recording
- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority receives top awards at regional conference
University life
August 19, 2016
Lattice architecture at Call Hall
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Hale Library announces reduced hours
- Veterinary Health Center at Kansas State University names new director
- Robert Large joins university's legal team
- Cashiers office open for payments Saturday, Aug. 20
Events
- Upcoming event spotlights expanding region's workforce potential through STEM-based education, collaboration
- Week of Welcome offers new, informative activities for students
- Join senior administrators, faculty, current students and distinguished alumni for New Student Convocation Sunday, Aug. 21
- Register now for fall 2016 Osher Lifelong Learning Program in Manhattan
- Beef production and the environment is topic of Aug. 23 webinar
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
- APDesign architecture students win special stone design competition
- Kansas State University's Delta Upsilon chapter receives top honor
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
August 18, 2016
The sun sets on Kansas State University's rooftops
Updates from leadership
News and research
Events
- Celebrate National Postdoctoral Appreciation Week Sept. 19-23
- Veterinary Health Center hosts Willie's Pet of the Week contest to find best dressed pet
- LIFE Program aqua aerobics begins Aug. 29
Human resources and benefits
- ALiCE training offered Aug. 31
- You spoke, we listened: Improvements implemented in the job candidate application process
Technology
August 17, 2016
The sun shines through a black oak tree on Kansas State University's quad.
News and research
Human resources and benefits
- State Employee Health Plan changes
- Critical Incident Response Team Training for new administrators, department heads, student life staff Aug. 30
Kudos, publications and presentations
- K-State collaboration highlights urban parks for carbon sequestration
- Keen cited by professional organization with two top awards
Technology
Campus construction and maintenance
- Hot water, building heat shut off notices for today
- Fume hoods in Throckmorton Hall will be shut off Thursday morning
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
Volunteer opportunities
August 16, 2016
A monarch butterfly at Kansas State University Gardens
News and research
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
August 15, 2016
Kansas State University's iconic Anderson Hall
Updates from leadership
- K-State faculty submit record number of funding proposals in fiscal year 2016
- Nominations for the 2017 university distinguished professors
- Changes for faculty utilizing the Student Access Center Testing Center
News and research
Human resources and benefits
- Purchase a rec membership through payroll deduct
- Fire extinguisher training offerings for August, September
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Mass migration of K-State bird experts to Washington, D.C.
- Director of corporate engagement co-presents at Network of Academic Corporate Relations Officers national meeting
- Wetzel invited lecturer at international research conference
August 12, 2016
News and research
Events
Health and safety
Campus construction and maintenance
Volunteer opportunities
August 11, 2016
Updates from leadership
- University Budget for Fiscal Year 2017
- From the Vice President for Research: RSCAD Momentum
- From the Senior Vice Provost: Reminder about fall term syllabi statements
News and research
Events
Human resources and benefits
- Supervising Students on the Job training session offered Aug. 24
- Radiation safety training dates announced for August and September
Kudos, publications and presentations
Campus construction and maintenance
- Fire alarm testing in Seaton Hall
- Shut off notices: Ackert Hall, Chalmers Hall, Bluemont Hall, Justin Hall
August 10, 2016
News and research
Kudos, publications and presentations
- University team takes second in international ag, biological design contest
- Journalism and mass communications professor Kim Baltrip receives Knight Multicultural Award at national conference
- Erickson, Brase team up for book about solar infrastructure
August 9, 2016
News and research
- Kansas State University researcher develops industry standard for concrete railroad ties
- College of Business Administration's Career Coach program expands with the addition of new coaches
- Grant awarded for study of water collection and condensation in power plant cooling towers
Events
- K-State Global Campus to celebrate with 91 summer graduates
- Grad advisers and students: ETDR walk-in help sessions offered Aug. 9-12
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Kansas State Polytechnic professor Tim Bower's robotics education article published in prestigious engineering magazine
- Associate professor of history Heather McCrea presents at international environmental studies conference
Technology
- Information Technology Services shares K-State Online August updates
- Phone cables damaged by flooding to be replaced Aug. 11-14
Volunteer opportunities
August 8, 2016
News and research
- Kansas State University alumni and friends give $150.6 million for fiscal year 2016
- Student Success Collaborative website now available
Events
- Four Landon Lectures to feature experts in global security, education, animal behavior, journalism
- Save the dates and help students succeed: All-University Career Fair scheduled for Sept. 20-22
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Hospitality management faculty present research at national conferences in Texas
- Landscape architecture professor Jon Hunt publishes 'Poetics of the Konza Prairie'
- K-State weed science teams successful in regional contest
August 5, 2016
News and research
Events
Human resources and benefits
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Kansas State Polytechnic's Dean Verna Fitzsimmons receives national recognition with Inspiring Women in STEM Award
- Frederick Burrack presents in Washington, D.C., on national pilot project
Campus construction and maintenance
August 4, 2016
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Kansas State University's CEEZAD receives $2.3 million grant for vaccine research
- Thankful Thursdays: Students' designs give prosthetics a new look
Events
Kudos, publications and presentations
Campus construction and maintenance
- Service interruption: Justin Hall chilled water
- 17th Street southbound lane closed for construction Aug 4-19
August 3, 2016
News and research
- Kansas State University offers southwest Kansas community college students path to bachelor's degree with new Bridges to Future grant from NIH
- Apparel, textiles, and interior design assistant professor Jooyoun Kim works to develop super-repellent fabrics
Campus construction and maintenance
Volunteer opportunities
August 2, 2016
News and research
- Wildcats fish for success, win national title
- Art professor Jason Scuilla completes residence, solo exhibitions in Venice
- Researchers asked to review inventories, notify university select agent program if using listed toxins
- Information Technology Services completes KSIS migration to converged infrastructure
Events
August 1, 2016
News and research
- K-State mosquito research buzzes its way to The Washington Post
- K-State First invites learning community and first-year seminar proposals