September 30, 2014
Updates from leadership
From SGA
News and research
- Payroll deduction, discounts available on K-State basketball season tickets
- Fall 2014 enrollment sets record at Kansas State University
- Kansas State University selected as partner in commemorating Vietnam War's 50th anniversary
Events
- Yale sociologist to speak
- Alianza events for Hispanic Heritage Month
- Ecologist from Federal University of Goias, Brazil, to speak Oct. 2
- Noted scientist to speak Oct. 15 on hydrofracking impacts on water resources
- Tony Award-winning plays, musical ensembles, art workshops make university place to be for the arts in October
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Greeks Going Green
- Kansas State University veterinary student receives national bovine practitioner student award
Publications and presentations
- Journalism and mass communications professor to present in Iola
- Recent publications, presentations by English department faculty
Technology
September 29, 2014
Updates from leadership
From SGA
News and research
- K-State Alerts to be tested Oct. 6
- Entomology department gets rid of unwelcome pests
- Education faculty members save students $74,000
- K-State Alumni Association dedicates KSU Obelisk at K-State Alumni Center
- Spring course material deadline is Oct. 15
- Conrow family selected as Kansas State University's Family of the Year
- K-State police announce bike removal plan
Events
- Consider yourself a genius? See K-State Theatre's new play Oct. 2-4
- K-State agricultural economist to discuss crop production, conservation on the farm
- iSIS Class Scheduler training sessions Sept. 30-Oct. 7
- Sales executive and author Larry Kendall to speak at College of Business Administration's Distinguished Lecture Series
- McCain performance 'Music of the Sun' inspired by Native American culture
Human resources and benefits
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Hasler wins presidential award
- Jane Garcia elected American Speech-Language-Hearing Association fellow
- Kansas State University selects three students for University Distinguished Professors Graduate Student Awards
Gifts
September 26, 2014
Updates from leadership
News and research
- K-State Salina student, alumnus team up to represent the university in Fly Kansas Air Tour
- K-State police warn of active phone scam
Events
- K-State Family Day at the Beach Museum
- Game day refreshments at the Beach Museum Sept. 27
- Today's activities for Undergraduate & Creative Inquiry Week
- PhilanthroCakes 2014 pancake feed Sept. 29
- Union Program Council hosts 28th annual OPUS Band Competition
- Register for the Academy for Student-Centered Learning
- President Schulz's State of the University address Sept. 26
- Faculty Lecture Series on 'The Ghost Map' begins Tuesday, Sept. 30
- Time change for third annual Run Against Slavery tomorrow
- K-State Theatre opens season with sibling comedy 'Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike'
Human resources and benefits
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Recycling partnership makes a difference
- Air Agency renews K-State Salina professional pilot certification program
- Computing and information sciences professor receives National Science Foundation grant
Technology
Campus construction and maintenance
September 25, 2014
Research
News and research
- College of Agriculture administrative reorganization announced
- New exhibit showcases work of College of Architecture, Planning & Design students who recently studied abroad
Events
- Art Beyond Sight open house Oct. 5
- Today's activities for Undergraduate & Creative Inquiry Week
- Landscape architecture and regional & community planning department to host colloquium
- Deadline to submit an abstract for 2014 Research and the State is Friday, Sept. 26
- Upcoming webinars from University Consortium for Geographic Information Science
- Sleepout for the Homeless Sept. 25
- Brand Day to feature LinkedIn speaker, vendor expo Oct. 1
- Are you chef enough? Join a low-cost cook-off challenge
- Horticulture Club Mum Sale
- University-military events scheduled for fall; 'Redeployment' author to discuss book Oct. 1
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
Technology
Campus construction and maintenance
September 24, 2014
From the president
News and research
Events
- Author to speak on family farm, the Ogallala Aquifer
- Chelikowsky to present Nichols Distinguished Alumni Lecture in Physics
- ADVANCE Distinguished Lecture Series presents Raja Ghosh
- Konza Prairie Visitors' Day Saturday, Sept. 27
- Today's activities for Undergraduate & Creative Inquiry Week
- Bakery Science Club Bake Sale
- Free classes through UFM Community Learning Center can help get your degree on track
- Lafene Health Center offers flu vaccine clinic
- Antibiotic regulations: What these will mean to the veterinary practitioner
- Registration open for K-State 2014 Homecoming Philanthropy 5K Run/Walk
- Alpha of Clovia ice cream philanthropy
- Seattle landscape architect to present lecture Oct. 1
- 'Redeployment' author to speak Oct. 1
- National Hazing Prevention Week
- Psychological mystery opens Purple Masque Theatre's season
Human resources and benefits
- Introduction to Supervision starts Oct 7
- Asbestos awareness for building occupants sessions announced for October-December
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Two students in the First Tee of Manhattan travel to Champions Golf Tour event
- K-State professor named journal associate editor
- Sanchez receives top student research award from sensory professionals
- Friday attendance challenge victory
Publications and presentations
Technology
Volunteer opportunities
September 23, 2014
Updates from leadership
News and research
- High school journalists visit campus
- American ethnic studies celebrates new beginnings
- Cool end to summer doesn't lead to early winter
Events
- ADVANCE Distinguished Lecture Series presents Srinivas Garimella Sept. 24
- Wildcat Landing Open House Sept. 25
- Today's activities for Undergraduate & Creative Inquiry Week
- Hollywood production designer, director to present lecture Oct. 1
- Oct. 4 K-State Fighting for a Cure shirt day building steam
- Recreational services sponsoring faculty/staff golf Oct. 16
- All-female self defense six-week class
Kudos, publications and presentations
Gifts
Technology
September 22, 2014
Research
News and research
- Awards and Recognition newsletter looking for submissions
- K-State students, faculty speak out in observance of Banned Books Week
- K-State’s welcome center to be named in honor of lead benefactors, Rand and Patti Berney
- New members elected to KSU Foundation's board of directors, board of trustees
- David Sachs to direct College of Architecture, Planning & Design's doctoral program
Events
- Late Night Resume Madness event today
- K-State communications specialist to provide tips for making papers, presentations scientific
- Traumatic Brain Injury support group meeting
- Physics lecture to discuss aluminum growth opportunity in the auto industry Sept. 25
- Activities today for Undergraduate Research and Creative Inquiry Week
- Beef Cattle Institute, Kansas Beef Council to host free beef quality assurance training
- International Coffee Hour Series presents Venezuela Sept. 26
- UPC films supports Habitat for Humanity
- Fall Blood Drive Sept. 23–26
- Vernon Larson Lecture series hosts Paraguay's minister of agriculture
- 2014 All University Career Fair Sept. 23-24
September 19, 2014
From the Kansas Board of Regents
Shared governance
Events
- Cinema italiano begins Sept. 23
- Call for graduate student abstracts, faculty judges for Research and the State competition Oct. 28
- Final 2014-15 preseason inline hockey home game
- Movies on the Grass Sept. 21, panel discussion Sept. 22
- Career Closet, Courtyard Critiques today
- Acclaimed architect, author to present Sept. 22
- Expert on nuclear and renewable energies to speak at National Academy of Engineering Seminar Series
Human resources and benefits
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Architectural engineering professor delegate at national conference
- Preservice teacher walking on iCloud
September 18, 2014
News and research
- Opportunity extended for comment on draft Corporate Engagement Strategic Plan
- Calling all professors: The Peer Review of Teaching Program wants you
- Veterinarian warns dog owners about highly toxic rat poisons
- Kansas Board of Regents Sept. 17 meeting
Events
- Game day refreshments today at the Beach Museum of Art
- Register today for a Grant Writing Workshop next Thursday
Human resources and benefits
Technology
Volunteer opportunities
September 17, 2014
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Name change for the School of Leadership Studies
- K-State vs. Auburn post game day attendance battle, dean wager
- Spring course material deadline approaches
- University opens Office of Undergraduate Research & Creative Inquiry
Events
- Geography colloquium on Friday examines ethanol, US biofuel policy
- NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program informational session today
- American ethnic studies brings hip-hop to K-State
- Open forums for candidates for director of benefits, director of labor relations on Sept 18
- Graduate Student Council professional development event for graduate students
- Kansas State University celebrating 86th annual Family Day Sept. 27
- Sept. 22-26 is Undergraduate Research & Creative Inquiry Week
- Educational technologist to discuss immersive learning environments in Second Life Sept. 18
Health and safety
Publications and presentations
Gifts
Technology
September 16, 2014
News and research
- K-State to provide marketing, e-commerce assistance to small private businesses
- Veterinary pharmacologist warns that eggs from backyard chickens pose potential consumption problems
- Entomologist says expect more spiders inside as weather turns cooler
Events
- ADVANCE Distinguished Lecture Series presents Doug Sammons
- 'NVivo 10 Basics' workshop Sept. 26 afternoon
- K-State Online: Mediasite instructional sessions canceled
- Coach Weber to host Hoop Scoop for Women clinic
- Jorge Gattini, Paraguay minister of agriculture, to receive K-State alumni honor
- Change in game time cancels K-State Band Day parade on Sept. 27
- Pink Lady portrait to honor 1918 graduate
- Community dialogue about sexual violence rescheduled, developed into monthly event
- Jim McLean presenting 15th annual Huck Boyd Lecture in Community Media
- Going fast: Tickets still available for Eric Stonestreet and Jesse Tyler Ferguson at McCain
Human resources and benefits
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Swanson joins award-winnning editorial board
- Two from K-State receive Love of Learning awards from Phi Kappa Phi
Publications and presentations
- K-State faculty to participate in the Kansas Alliance for the Arts in Educations Conference
- Ritterbush publishes 'Kanza Language and Landscape-Kansas River' virtual tour
Gifts
Campus construction and maintenance
Volunteer opportunities
September 15, 2014
Updates from leadership
- Reminder: Nominations for the 2015 university distinguished professors
- Letter from A.D. John Currie: Thursday night football game
Research
News and research
- An app a day keeps the costs away
- New online resource connects students, tutors
- Nominations open for Commerce Bank Presidential Awards
Shared governance
Events
- College of Education Coffee Bar forums start Sept. 16
- University's Band Day features halftime performance
- National Postdoctoral Appreciation Week events Sept. 15-19
- Advising in iSIS training dates
- Geology seminar Sept. 18
- K-State Music alumnus returns to present research
- Tickets now available for K-State theatre and dance productions
- Faculty/Staff Appreciation Night at K-State volleyball match
- Wynton Marsalis leads Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra for McCain performance Sept. 25
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
- Clark publishes about C. Clifford Flanigan work
- Professor develops first textbook on food development
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
September 12, 2014
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Applications deadline today for Risk Management Student Fellows
- Color Run road closures Saturday, Sept. 13
Events
- KSU Inline Hockey Club plays University of Missouri in Border Battle for Autism
- UFM technology classes for fall 2014: iPads, computers, Adobe, photography
- Movies on the Grass: 'Electoral Dysfunction' Sept. 14
- Kansas Book Festival to feature K-State books
- Tilford Incentive Grants informational meetings Sept. 15, 16
- Campus community dialogue on sexual violence Sept. 16
- Global food systems topic of Sept. 18 brown bag for communicators
- Blueprint Event Series: 'YOULead Your Team, YOULead K-State'
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
Technology
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
September 11, 2014
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Last call for Office of International Programs International Incentive Grants submissions
- Beef Cattle Institute gives Kansas State Fair attendees realistic birthing simulation via artificial cow
Events
- Author to speak on family farm, Ogallala Aquifer
- Former Miss Kansas to speak Sept. 28
- How to Succeed at a Career Fair seminar today
- NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program informational session today
- Mock crime scene, crime scene investigator demonstrations Sept. 25
- Institute for Civic Discourse and Democracy to host public forum on Ogallala Aquifer Sept. 14 at Kansas State Fair
- North Campus Corridor architect selection presentations today
- Correction: State of the University Address — Olathe campus
- K-State Online: Learn how to use Mediasite within Canvas
- Kansas Court of Appeals visits campus to celebrate Constitution Observance Day
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
Technology
September 10, 2014
Updates from leadership
- Letter from president and provost: Sept. 18 football game against Auburn
- Ebola and travel restrictions to West Africa
- Call for proposals for Academic Excellence funding
News and research
- K-State First invites proposals for first-year seminars and CAT Communities
- First lady posts comment about College of Education video trailer
- University increases focus on veterans' needs nationally with expanded role for military affairs director
- Army veterinarian-to-be ready to help nation's four-legged defenders
Events
- Social Media Round Table meeting Thursday
- Kansas State University Career Fair connects students, potential employers
Human resources and benefits
- K-State Online: Course Assessment and Program Assessment training available
- September HealthQuest Newsletter
- Central Mail Services offers Mail Preparation training Sept 22
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
September 9, 2014
News and research
- Nominate a young graduate for the Distinguished Young Alumni Award
- Middendorf to serve as program director of evaluation for National Science Foundation
- Update on online anti-discrimination training
Events
- Empathy Week is Sept. 9-11
- Hands-on iPad classes offered in September
- Maximizing learning in the K-State classroom
- Open forum presentations today, tomorrow for new KSU Advisor Center in iSIS
- Next meeting of Adolescents and Adults with Autism Support Group
- Register now for the Academy for Student-Centered Learning
- K-State Orchestra goes pops with contemporary violinist Doug Cameron
- Girls Researching Our World workshop for middle school students: Crime scene investigation
- iPad user meeting Sept. 11: Evernote, Skitch, Penultimate
- Revised date: State of the University address for K-State Salina
- North Campus Corridor architect selection presentations on Sept. 11
- K-State Fighting for a Cure shirt day Oct. 4
- First K-State Salina Civic Luncheon Lecture of the semester to focus on immigration trends in the state
Human resources and benefits
- Respectful Work Relationships II for Supervisors Sept. 17
- Respectful Work Relationships II for Nonsupervisors Sept. 18
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
Technology
Volunteer opportunities
September 8, 2014
News and research
- All-University Campaign for K-State kicks off with ice cream socials this week
- Architect selected for K-State Student Union renovation
- K-State Salina cuts ribbon on Welcome Center
Events
- K-State geographer to discuss climate change, variability for students of natural resources and environmental sciences
- K-State Advertising Club fall retreat at Orange Leaf Sept. 8
- 'Advising and the Completion Agenda' webinar
- Register today for the Grant Writing Basics Workshop Sept. 25
- International Coffee Hour Series presents Jordan Sept. 12
- Blueprint Event Series: 'No Title Necessary, YOULead K-State' Sept. 8
- Bridging the gap for low-income students webinar Sept. 10
- K-State Day with Phillips 66 Sept. 11
- Black Faculty and Staff Alliance meeting at noon today
- Join the family: K-State Celebrates coming to Wichita area Sept. 22
- Union Program Council to bring dubstep violinist Lindsey Stirling
- Israeli delegation to conduct Sept. 10 water management seminar at K-State Olathe
- University to commemorate 9/11 with American Legion Remembrance Ride, Day of Service
Human resources and benefits
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
Gifts
Campus construction and maintenance
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
Survey
September 5, 2014
Updates from leadership
- Letter from A.D. John Currie: K-StateHD.TV record, Varney's Invitational volleyball at Bramlage Coliseum
- Submission of Academic Progress Reports for first-year students
News and research
- Critical Zone Seminar Sept. 8
- 56th annual Adult Education Research Conference call for proposals
- Sorghum and Millet Innovation Lab announces selected projects
Events
- Take your talent to the next level
- Movies on the Grass fall film series
- Preseason hockey on campus
- Union Program Council brings photo exhibit of fallen Kansans
- K-State Student Union Food Service serving No Kid Hungry Campaign
- 'Ghost Map' author, technology historian Steven Johnson to discuss work in Sept. 11 presentation
- Use an e-newsletter to communicate your news with pride; Training is Sept. 10.
Kudos, publications and presentations
September 4, 2014
From the provost
News and research
- University establishes Confucius Institute, increases international presence
- University takes action on data exposure
Shared governance
Events
- Meet, listen to artists Dawoud Bey, Hamza Walker
- First Web Editors' meeting of the semester today
- Women of Distinction Recognition Ceremony today
- Integrated pest management webinar Sept. 12
- Open forum presentation today on new KSU Advisor Center in iSIS
- Office of Pre-law Advising hosts 60 law schools at Law Fair
- Library workshops provide solid academic foundation for grad students
- Comedian and actor Larry the Cable Guy presenting two shows at McCain on Sept. 14
- Lou Douglas Lecture Series to feature speakers on responsible business, education practices
Human resources and benefits
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
- University Advising Committee announces grant recipients
- Interior architecture & product design student's chair a prizewinning seat
- Second-year veterinary student earns national stipend for summer project researching anticancer drugs
Campus construction activities
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
Volunteer opportunities
September 3, 2014
Updates from leadership
Research
News and research
- Leadership opportunities available with International Buddies
- Union architect selection presentations on Sept. 4
- APDesign names Keane director of the college's research, scholarship and creative activities
- Extended deadline to submit January intersession courses is Sept. 12
Events
- Power of Music workshop at the Beach Museum set for Sept. 10
- Bakery Science Club bake sale today
- K-State Online: Canvas training available for spring courses
- Poet Camille Dungy to read from her work on Friday
- New York City architect to present College of Architecture, Planning & Design's Bryant Lecture
- President Schulz's State of the University address Sept. 26
- Entrepreneurship Lecture Series to begin Thursday
- Johnson Cancer Research Center's breast cancer awareness luncheon Oct. 17
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
Gifts
September 2, 2014
Updates from leadership
- It's here: New KSU Advisor Center in iSIS
- Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Studies quarterly update
Research
News and research
- Encouraging prospective students: New student services can help
- K-State Salina welcomes more than 50 Brazilian students enrolled in an exchange program
- School of Leadership Studies partners to advance global learning, partnerships and more
Events
- K-State engineer to discuss ecosystem goods, services for students of natural resources and environmental sciences
- Study Abroad Fair is Sept. 3
- First Friday Data Workshop: Mastering NSF's data management plan
- Free Ultimate Frisbee hat-style tournament Sept. 6
- Kinesiology fitness program water aerobics classes start today
- NSF graduate research fellowship informational sessions
- Call for graduate student abstracts, faculty judges for Research and the State competition Oct. 28
- Interested in the law? Attend the K-State Law Fair Sept. 5
- A.Q. Miller School hosts Kedziepalooza today
- Golf tournament for Kansas State University cancer research Oct. 3
- Open forums for candidates for director of talent acquisition Sept. 3
- Dance Marathon fundraiser coming to K-State; student volunteers needed