September 30, 2013
From the president
- Monthly letter to campus from President Schulz regarding budget updates for the university community
Research
News and research
- Annual security and fire safety reports for Manhattan, Salina now available
- Academic progress reports due Oct. 7 for freshmen
- K-State Libraries celebrates 3 million volumes
- Broken record: University nets best-ever enrollment with 24,581 students
- Timely warning of attempted aggravated robbery reported on campus
Events
- Indonesia Coffee Hour Oct. 4
- Neighbors, comedy mingle in 'Detroit' at Purple Masque Theatre
- Women's rugby caramel apple fundraiser
- Oct. 3 brown bag lunch: Making the Right Moves with Victoria McGovern
- Harry Potter Alliance house war, craft sale
- Last chance in 2013 for iSIS Master Extract Report training
- NSF Proposal Development Basics workshops
- Kappa Alpha Theta 5K run, walk Sunday for Sunflower CASA
- iSIS Class Scheduler training available for staff
- Fall 2013 contract accords webinar series
- Students can win scholarship money in upcoming sales competition
- Former Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman to speak on campus Oct. 3 about military families
- Exhibit showcases College of Architecture, Planning & Design students' study abroad work
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
- Drama therapy faculty, students present on nonfiction plays
- Geology professor publishes article examining effect of carbon dioxide on chemical, biological processes in aquifers
Gifts
- Keep an eye out for your 2013 All-University Campaign Participation Packet
- Capitol Federal Foundation provides philanthropic support for new home for College of Business Administration
Technology
Volunteer opportunities
September 27, 2013
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Nominate a young graduate for the Distinguished Young Alumni Award
- Issues in health reform website answers questions
- National Science Foundation grant supports undergraduate math research program
- Kansas State University Bulk Solids Innovation Center to be built in Salina
- Getting down to business: Architect team for new College of Business Administration building selected
Events
- Movies on the Grass: Featuring 'Chimpanzee' Sept. 29 at Sunset Zoo
- Faculty, staff invited to West Stadium Center open house on Oct. 2
- The deadline is today to submit an abstract for graduate student poster session
- Closing reception for 'In the Land of a Thousand Buddhas' art exhibit today
Publications and presentations
Campus construction and maintenance
- Service interruption: Anderson electricity Sept. 28
- Service interruption: McCain Auditorium water early morning Oct. 3
- Service interruption: Anderson chilled water Oct. 3
September 26, 2013
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Internship helps K-State Salina aviation student fly closer to his goals
- Project EXCELL resumes classes at Union
Events
- Oct. 1 brown bag will address environmental planning and ecosystem valuation in metro KC
- Behind the scenes: Library of Wonder presentation today
- Geography doctoral student to present Sept. 27 talk about the Philippines
- Recreational services faculty, staff golf tournament on Oct 17
- Wabash CannonBall Colorado set for Jan. 24, 2014
- President, CEO of The Hershey Co. to receive award, present 'All Things Are Possible' lecture.
- GROW workshop for middle school girls focuses on disaster response
- One more Basic Qualtrics survey session 4 p.m. today
- Season opener: K-State Theatre's 'columbinus' explores high school tragedy
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Plant pathology postdoctoral researcher selected as a 2013 NSF-Gates BREAD Ideas Challenge winner
- K-State faculty receive funding to develop open alternative textbooks
- Mathematics professor selected as research ambassador for German Academic Exchange Service
- Schulz recognized as a top academic tweeter
Publications and presentations
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
September 25, 2013
From the provost
News and research
Events
- K-State Italian Club: Circolo Italiano meeting Sept. 29
- K-State's Mick Charney to present 'The Day Frank Lloyd Wright Came to Town' today
- Bakery Science Club's bake sale today
- Service learning expert to talk about campus engagement Sept. 26
- Keith Harris to present at Black Faculty and Staff Alliance brown bag session today
- KSDB-FM local music spotlight Sept. 27-28
- Prairie Analysis Seminar Sept. 27-28
- K-State 2025 Sustainability Strategic Planning meeting Sept. 27
- Architecture Distinguished Lecture Series presents Thomas Phifer
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
Volunteer opportunities
September 24, 2013
News and research
- Assessment spotlight: Senior survey research dissemination
- K-State First invites faculty to propose first-year seminars, learning communities
- Submit a proposal by Sept. 30 to present at the Kansas Student Affairs Conference on Oct. 31-Nov. 1
- Alternative Service Committee: Booth at Benefits Expo, handbook for university support staff
- Voting is open for the 2013-2014 K-State Proud logo
Shared governance
Events
- National Academic Advising Association webinar Sept. 25
- Computing and information sciences seminars presents Rob Jansen's lecture about security anonymity, supercomputing
- High school students visit campus for Kansas Scholastic Press Association convention today
- English alum to speak on the history of women and video games
- Women of Distinction Recognition Ceremony Sept. 26
- K-State volleyball hosts under-23 Italian National Team Sept. 24
- Data management plans session registration now open
- Social Club upcoming events, registration now available
- Welcome reception for new administrators Sept. 30
- Judith Major to present new work Sept. 30
- K-State's Mick Charney to present 'The Day Frank Lloyd Wright Came to Town' on Sept. 25
Human resources and benefits
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
September 23, 2013
News and research
- KSU Foundation trustees elect new officers and members
- Furnas and Redding promoted at K-State Alumni Association
Events
- K-State pilots ReadyCampus for FEMA
- College of Engineering to present Company of the Year honor
- Architecture inaugural alumni and friends golf tournament
- Celebrate K-State's sustainability progress Oct. 6
- Free classes on Dreamweaver, iMovie, Photoshop, Premiere, ProTools, Vegas Pro
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
Technology
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
Survey
September 20, 2013
News and research
- David Sousa headlines the How the Brain Learns symposium.
- Academic progress reports for freshmen
- New basketball student-athlete: Jack Karapetyan
From the Office of General Counsel
Shared governance
Events
- Movies on the Grass: 'God Grew Tired of Us'
- Run Against Slavery — or walk — Sept. 21
- Coffee Hour series begins Sept. 20
- Experts to present 'Now You See Us: Creating Videos that Work' Oct. 4
- All-University Career Fair invitation for faculty and staff
- Alpha Xi Delta 5K run, walk Sept. 22
Kudos, publications and presentations
- 2013 Kansas Peace Awards go to Zuleica Gerardo, Richard Pitts
- Greeks going green: Recycling staff thanks Greek organizations
Gifts
Campus construction and maintenance
- Service interruption notification: Bushnell Hall, Military Science hot water Sept. 24 late morning
- Service interruption notification: Cardwell Hall hot water Sept. 24 early morning
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
September 19, 2013
News and research
- Alternative Service Committee: University support staff white papers amended from classified employees input
- Beach Museum visitor parking lot closed today
- New guide available to help faculty address students of concern
Events
- More than 200 employers attending 2013 All-University Career Fair
- 'Momorial' featuring Andrew Ripp and Quiet Corral tonight on Anderson Hall lawn
- The Chester E. Peters Recreation Complex grand opening
- Internet thought leader to discuss why he loves, hates the Internet Sept. 24
Kudos, publications and presentations
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
September 18, 2013
News and research
- International Buddies: Connecting the world
- Call for proposals: Assessment Funds grants submission deadline Nov. 15
- Gates foundation, NACADA to discuss academic advising
- Strategic study: Distance student stays the course
Events
- Bakery Science Club bake sale today
- K-State’s 150th Brown Bag Lunch and Lecture Series to feature university archivist Cliff Hight 'The First Term: September 1863'
- 'Introduction to NVivo 10' webinar training Sept. 20
- iPad user meeting Sept. 19 on PDF annotation apps, new website, book announced
- University's common book program bringing 'Ready Player One' author and more to campus
- President Schulz to deliver State of the University address
- Patti Clayton to speak Thursday about engagement at K-State
- Visiting writer Roxane Gay to read her work Friday
- Friday seminar to feature expert on mitogen-activated protein kinases
- Blue Man Group brings comedy, music and technology to McCain stage for two performances
Kudos, publications and presentations
Technology
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
September 17, 2013
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Discounted basketball season tickets for faculty, staff
- S.H.A.P.E. presentations are free and educational
- Location change for today's ice cream social
Events
- Events for Banned Books Week Sept. 22-28
- School day off workshop at the Beach Museum Sept. 27
- Media exposure, Web calendars, campus communications and more at Brand Day on Thursday
- Mathematics Colloquium lecture today
- Guest lecture with Southern Cheyenne artist Edgar Heap of Birds tomorrow
- K-State’s 150th Brown Bag Lunch and Lecture Series to feature university archivist Cliff Hight on 'The First Term: September 1863'
- Additional sessions for Advising in iSIS training Sept. 26-27
- American Royal beefs up competition at K-State Olathe
Publications and presentations
September 16, 2013
News and research
- 2013 All-University Campaign kicks off with ice cream socials in Manhattan, Salina and Olathe
- Commerce Bank Presidential Awards for Diversity open solicitation for nominations
Events
- K-State Community Cultural Harmony Week is Sept. 15-20
- Invested faculty meeting is 3 p.m. Sept. 24
- University hosts international symposium focused on electric power and energy systems
- President Schulz receiving Distinguished Eagle Scout Award
- College of Business Administration hosts Phillips 66 for week of workshops and seminars
Health and safety
- Safety advisory: K-State Police Department investigating reports of an unknown male exposing himself
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Civil engineering graduate student takes top honor
- NSF-funded scholarships help two graduate students with cybersecurity studies
- Weisenburger's lifelong commitment to design, planning earns honor from American Institute of Architects Kansas
Technology
- Technology classes include iPad, photography, cybersecurity at UFM Community Learning Center
- Five video-editing laptops available for checkout to faculty
September 13, 2013
Updates from leadership
- Planning for the holidays: 2013-2014 holiday schedule announced
- Campus invited to participate in sustainability strategic planning meetings
- Letter from A.D. John Currie: Volleyball team, K-StateHD.TV on a roll
Research
Events
- Lecture on Monday: What customers really see: Eye-tracking research in retail garden centers
- New Faculty Institute barbeque luncheon on Sept. 20 to feature President Schulz
- Inline hockey charity game, hockey clinic in Shawnee Sept. 15
- Training offered for master extract reporting in iSIS
- Kinesiology fitness program offering water aerobics classes
- Movies on the Grass: Featuring 'In Organic We Trust'
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
Gifts
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
- Safe drinking tips from alcohol and other drug education services
- Division of Financial Services Sponsored Programs training newsletter featuring allowable, unallowable costs
September 12, 2013
Updates from leadership
Research
News and research
- Know the facts about university support staff before voting Nov. 19-21
- Architect selected for Union renovation building program
Events
- Horticulture Club hosts mum sale Sept. 13-14
- Social Media Round Table today
- Margaret Wertheim to present 'Making Space' lecture today
- Alpha Delta Pi Lemonade Stand on Friday a fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House
- Submit a proposal by Sept. 15 to present at the Institute for Student Learning Assessment on Nov. 12
- Union Program Council presents Bill Nye on Oct. 11, tickets for students available today
- Kansas Unmanned Systems Conference early bird registration deadline is Sept. 16
- Kansas Court of Appeals visits campus to celebrate Constitution Observance Day
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
Gifts
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
September 11, 2013
Updates from leadership
News and research
- University's 'best college' ranking continues to climb for 2014 list
- Join the Division of Communications and Marketing for Brand Day Sept. 19
Events
- Michaeline Chance-Reay to give 'K-State First Ladies' lecture today
- Mike Young is gaming, immersive environments speaker Sept. 12
- Bakery Science Club bake sale today
- Zimmerman v Florida: A case analysis from the university's mock trial team
- Fair use webinar offered at K-State Libraries
- Communicators' Brown Bag Sept. 18 to focus on video news distribution
- McCain Performance Series presents two books from 'The Interglactic Nemesis'
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Financial planning team advances to nationals
- Two veterinary medicine students earn firsts for their clinical cases
Technology
Campus construction and maintenance
- Service interruption: Domestic water at all animal research units Sept. 12
- Service interruption: Burt Hall domestic, hot water Sept. 13
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
September 10, 2013
Updates from leadership
News and research
Events
- Oct. 1 brown bag will address environmental planning and ecosystem valuation in metro KC
- Wildcat March Statue Auction this Friday; Tickets still available
- Michaeline Chance-Reay to give 'K-State First Ladies' lecture tomorrow
- College of Education launches distinguished lecture series Sept. 12, speaker to talk about race in education
- Electric cars, smart grid and more: Electrical Power Affiliates Program day to feature experts, corporate representatives Sept. 11
- HandsOn Kansas State remembers 9/11 with annual communitywide Day of Service today
- 'Military Life' documentary premieres Wednesday
Publications and presentations
- Datta invited to talk at KTH-Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden
- Brueseke presents at 2013 Goldschmidt Conference in Italy
Gifts
September 9, 2013
News and research
- Kansas State University nets record research funding in FY 2013
- Union architect selection process begins Sept. 10, firms to give presentations
Events
- Bryant Lecture Series presents Perry Kulper and 'Behind the Scenes' on Sept. 11
- Learn how to use K-State's survey tool, Qualtrics, at workshops in Sept., Oct.
- President Schulz to deliver State of the University Address Sept. 20, Oct. 3
- Kinesiology fitness program offering water aerobics classes
- Mathematics colloquium tomorrow: A mathematician's career at NASA
- iSIS training sessions now available for fall 2013
- College of Agriculture hosting four international agriculture seminars Sept. 9-11
- Six past U.S. secretaries of agriculture to share the stage at Oct. 21 Landon Lecture
- K-State Salina's Civic Luncheon Lecture to explore models for community discussion
- Cancer research center's annual Regier Golf Tournament Oct. 11
Health and safety
Publications and presentations
September 6, 2013
Updates from leadership
- From the provost, faculty senate president and classified senate president: University climate survey
- Letter from A.D. John Currie: Mike Goss Tennis Stadium dedication tomorrow, and more
News and research
Events
- K-State Day at the Kansas State Fair this Sunday
- K-State Italian club meetings start Sept. 10
- Alpha Xi Delta's 2013 Fiesta FrenXI tonight
- Bryant Lecture features architect Perry Kulper from the University of Michigan
- Movies on the Grass: Featuring 'Serious Play'
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
Campus construction and maintenance
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
September 5, 2013
Research
- Striking gold: Engineers make breakthrough with three-atom-thick structure that may improve electronic devices
- Kansas State University team takes step in managing wheat disease
News and research
Events
- International agronomy lecture to discuss 'New Research Partnerships for Global Food Security' Sept. 11
- Submit a proposal to present at the Institute for Student Learning Assessment by Sept. 15
- Dorothy L. Thompson Lecture Series to host Voting Rights Act expert
- Kaffeestunde: German conversation hour every Friday
- K-State volleyball opens 2013 home schedule Sept. 6
- 'Night of Wonder': Friends of Beach Museum of Art fundraiser showcases campus talent
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Kansas State University forester recognized by the Society of American Foresters.
- Bernard 'Barney' King receives master certificated flight instructor accreditation
- Cargill selects two K-State students as part of new undergraduate scholarship, leadership program
Technology
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
Volunteer opportunities
September 4, 2013
Research
News and research
Events
- Study abroad faculty leader workshops scheduled
- Loving math and working at NASA: Speaker to present mathematician career lecture Sept. 10, 11
- American Federation of Teachers meet and greet today
- First Bakery Science Club bake sale today
- Empathy Week coming to K-State Sept. 9-12
- Jeff Jackson to speak to pre-law classes, present 'Forming the American Constitution: A Nation-Building Game' today
- Alpha Tau Omega open house, lunch on Saturday benefits K-State Proud
- On the march: Parade, halftime performance highlight university's Band Day Sept. 14
- Reminder: General faculty meeting Sept. 5
- 150th brown bag lecture today: "Access and Opportunity — Four Decades of Preparing African-American Doctoral Graduates"
Human resources and benefits
- Medicare Basics for Boomers and Beyond seminar Oct. 1
- New performance management process forms for classified staff employees
- The Americans with Disabilities Act presentation on Sept. 18
Gifts
University life
September 3, 2013
From the provost
Updates from leadership
Research
- Red cedar tree study shows that Clean Air Act is reducing pollution, improving forests
- 'The Office' inspires professor's economic concepts website
News and research
- Johnson Cancer Research Center now accepting applications for fall semester awards
- Nominations for 2014 K-State Student Ambassadors open now
- Lou Douglas Lecture Series to feature speakers on health insurance, economic policy
Events
- Free admission for faculty and staff to Friday's volleyball match
- First 2013 Lou Douglas lecturer presents Sept. 10
- America's 'job search guru' hosting workshop Sept. 6
- Study Abroad Fair begins Wednesday morning
- Michael Holen gives lecture tomorrow
- Grant Writing Basics Workshop on Sept. 17
- Sept. 6 presentation: Verizon 2013 Data Breach Investigations Report
- Kansas State University celebrating 85th annual Family Day
- Rock band Foreigner partners with Manhattan High Choir for McCain performance
- Call for graduate student abstracts and faculty judges for Research and the State competition Oct. 29
- Register now for the Academy for Student-Centered Learning
- 2013 K-State Shred Day is Oct. 15 on Manhattan, Salina campuses
- Zoom training sessions available in Hale Library on Sept. 11 and 19
- Save the date: K-State Law Fair, Sept. 6
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Management professors earn best paper award in China
- Rogers new fellow of American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers
Publications and presentations
Gifts
Technology
- Graduate students and faculty: New ETDR Handbook provides overviews, details and more
- Grad students and faculty: ETDR LaTeX updated template for graduate students