October 31, 2011
Updates from leadership
Research
News and research
- K-State Today getting upgrade: Down for maintenance beginning 11 a.m. Monday
- Losing the lecture: Active learning takes place of write it down, memorize it learning
Events
Publications and presentations
- Parker lectures on Sousa at College Music Society national conference
- Writing the book on unmanned aircraft systems: Faculty pen one of the first UAS textbooks
Gifts
October 28, 2011
News and research
Events
- Research and the State: Graduate student poster session Monday
- Music department to host music educators today
Health and safety
Publications and presentations
- Psychology professor elected as Southwestern Psychological Association's Kansas representative
- Recent presentations, publications by geography faculty
Campus construction and maintenance
October 27, 2011
Research
Events
- Noted patent attorney to deliver Distinguished Chemistry Alumni Seminar Oct. 28
- Plant pathologist to present Commerce Bank Distinguished Graduate Faculty Award Lecture Nov. 3
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
- Geology faculty, students present at various national conferences
- Education professor travels to Cuba for reading research
- K-State Libraries faculty and staff publish, present
- Communication studies professors edit, publish online journal
- Psychology professor elected as state representative for Southwestern Psychological Association
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
October 26, 2011
Updates from leadership
Research
News and research
Events
- Immerse yourself in the Beach Museum of Art on Sunday
- Organ division plans festival, honors All Faiths Chapel organ
- Computing and information sciences department to host talk on developing Android games and apps
- Social Media Council to meet Thursday
- Friends of the KSU Gardens to host luncheon Nov. 3
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Engineer's work at home in the final frontier, earning him Ad Astra nod
- Recognizing success: Four engineering professors earn endowed chairs, awards
October 25, 2011
Events
- K-State women invited to Wednesday Brown Bag lunch: Women's health issues
- Jazz big band concert to feature 'Masterpieces of Jazz'
- Eric Sanderson to discuss the Mannahatta Project in Forum Hall Wednesday
- Alan Simpson to give 159th Landon Lecture Wednesday
- K-State Libraries offering free showing of 'Green Fire' Wednesday
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Physics professor one of state's top scientists
- Lending a virtual hand: First of its kind emotional health website wins award for using technology to reach campus community
Publications and presentations
- Horticulture faculty members present at national conference
- Management professor presents research at Kansas City conference
Gifts
Technology
October 24, 2011
News and research
- K-State United Way campaign to launch Oct. 28
- Breaking up hard to do: Soviet scholar says Russia struggling in some areas 20 years after fall of Soviet Union
Events
- Discounted general admission tickets available for Wednesday's volleyball game
- Live Web stream for Michael Tilford Conference Oct. 24
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
Gifts
Financial services
Campus construction and maintenance
October 21, 2011
News and research
Events
- ADVANCE Distinguished Lecture series to feature speaker on partner violence today
- A cornucopia of culture: November offers music, art and more at K-State
- Guest lecture, faculty and student presentations highlight English department events for November
Publications and presentations
October 20, 2011
News and research
- Graduate School marks 25th entity to join university's official Web look
- K-State Book Network announces student, faculty/staff awards
- USDA researcher, former Cargill exec receiving alumni awards from College of Arts and Sciences
Events
- Attend the fall 2011 Assessment Showcase Nov. 2
- Painting hope: Cancer Research Center hosts 'Breast Cancer Survivor Footprints' art exhibition through Nov. 30
Kudos, publications and presentations
- A multiple benefit: Award helps researcher establish retreats for military couples, expand work with military families
- Recognized as best: University earns five Continuing Education Central Region Awards for outstanding programs, staff
Publications and presentations
- Comparative Medicine Group director named to governor's advisory board
- Assistant dean presents at continuing education central region conference
- Continuing education staff present at regional, national conferences
Campus construction and maintenance
- Burt Hall 5# and 90# steam, hot water to be interrupted Monday
- Myers Hall 90# steam, hot water to be interrupted Monday
October 19, 2011
Research
News and research
- Nomination deadline Friday for Commerce Bank Presidential Awards for Diversity
- Prevention education: Online program educates students on alcohol-related issues
Events
- Osher Lifelong Learning Institute to offer courses on theater, Flint Hills
- Information technology services to host MATLAB seminar Oct. 28
- Award-winning fiction writer Manuel Muñoz to read at K-State
- Alan Weber to present sustainable energy seminar Oct. 26
- Ribbon cutting for newly renovated Williams Auditorium
- Growing concern: Geography department's 2011 distinguished alumnus to discuss farmers and adjustments to climate change
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
- Sociology professor presents at international conference on global commodity chains
- Anthropology professor presents at Midwest Archaeological Conference
Technology
Campus construction and maintenance
October 18, 2011
News and research
- Hunger in Kansas: Statewide programs make a difference
- Magnifying research: Scientists team together to upgrade K-State's supercomputer, benefiting other colleges, too
- Nutrition is key to helping low income families beat hunger
Events
- Research and Extension to host session on social media and land-grant universities on Wednesday
- Giving girls a chance to grow: Animal health focus of program for middle school girls Nov. 5 at K-State
- Sorority chosen to host national initiative to promote body image awareness
- Help to heal: Expert in war zone-related traumatic stress to lecture Oct. 27
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
- Entomologists publish on use of natural oils against greenhouse pests
- Economists publish article in the Journal of Money, Credit and Banking
Technology
- Videos of the 2011 Axio Conference sessions now available online
- Shred Day in full swing today on Salina and Manhattan campuses
- Deadline Oct. 25 to switch to new wireless networks
October 17, 2011
News and research
- Landon Lecture: Simpson to speak about difficult decisions that lie ahead for U.S. leaders
- Halloween-related literature makes reading a part of trick-or-treating
- Institute for Commercialization integral to making K-State a top 50 public research university
Events
- Computing and information sciences department offers how-to talk on developing Android apps and games
- Dress them for success: Career Closet accepting donations of professional clothing for students
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
- Civil engineering faculty member presents research paper at international conference
- Geography faculty present at regional meeting
Gifts
October 14, 2011
News and research
- Help the K-State Book Network select the common reading book for 2012
- A design for learning: K-State's largest lecture hall reopens for class with new technology for easier learning
Shared governance
Events
- Social Club November luncheon to celebrate 100th anniversary
- Historian from Notre Dame to discuss Catholicism and the modern world in Parrish lecture presentation
October 13, 2011
News and research
Events
- Recreational services offering weekend activities
- Formula for fun and discovery: National Chemistry Week includes day of fun, hands-on activities Oct. 15 at Manhattan Town Center
- Celebrating excellence: College of Human Ecology honoring seven for outstanding contributions
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
- Gross renews Master Certified Flight Instructor accreditation for fifth time
- Grain science and industry professor invited as keynote speaker to international conference
Campus construction and maintenance
October 12, 2011
News and research
Human resources and benefits
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
October 11, 2011
Research
Events
- K-State women invited to Wednesday Brown Bag lunch: Meet undergraduate women student leaders
- Encourage student attendance at the Academic Majors Fair Wednesday
- Agricultural economics professor to deliver department seminar Thursday
- K-State Libraries celebrate Open Access Week
- Federal public defender to speak on role of criminal defense lawyer
- Kansas National Guard brigadier general to deliver Vernon Larson International Lecture
- Computing and information sciences department to host lecture on Eclipse and Java Development Tools
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
- Entomologist publishes article on host-plant resistance in the 2012 Annual Review of Entomology
- Entomologist presents research at international symposium on weed control
Technology
October 10, 2011
Updates from leadership
Research
News and research
- Contract postal unit closed today
- Eight-week evening college courses begin Oct. 12
- Emergency notification system to undergo routine testing Oct. 12
Events
- Party with a purpose: Dave Lewis' Pink and Purple Polyester Party supports K-State cancer research
- Celebrating partnerships: Center on Aging, Meadowlark Hills showcase partnership at Oct. 28 open house
Human resources and benefits
Publications and presentations
Technology
October 7, 2011
News and research
- Game day goes green: K-State participates in game day recycling challenge Oct. 8
- Engineering success: Advanced Manufacturing Institute helps Hutchinson company profit
Events
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
Campus construction and maintenance
October 6, 2011
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Designing a future: Students gain international design experience, cultural knowledge
- Keeping up with the tech-savvy: Professor's new book looks at how smartphones, tablet computers reshaping learning and teaching
Events
- Department of entomology's distinguished alumna to give seminar Friday
- Computing and information sciences department to host showing of 'You've Got Mail' tonight
- Computing and information sciences department to host lecture on online censorship
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
Gifts
October 5, 2011
Research
Events
- Wildcats, Jayhawks join forces for seminar on applied mathematics
- Safety first: 2011 Fire Prevention Week coming to K-State Oct. 9-15
Publications and presentations
Technology
October 4, 2011
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Gaining momentum by helping others: College of Business Administration social entrepreneurship emphasis draws interest
- Celebrate youth development during National 4-H Week
Events
- Visit the Employee Benefit Expo Thursday
- Women of K-State event: Experience the K-State Challenge Course
- Online learning symposium Oct. 21
- Mycotoxin expert to give seminar Oct. 17
- Union Program Council hosts Flint Hills artist
Health and safety
Publications and presentations
- Chemistry professor receives financial award for photosynthesis research
- Geography faculty have busy summer
Gifts
Policy/procedure updates
Technology
October 3, 2011
Updates from leadership
Research
News and research
- Recreational services offering five-week Holiday Shape Up program
- Call for nominations for 2011 International Educator Award
- Happy trails: K-State professor travels the Midwest to document its beauty, creates GPS tours for Cheyenne Bottoms
- President's State of the University PowerPoint available online
Events
- 'Father of Multicultural Education' to speak about diversity
- Chemistry and physics symposium aimed at exciting middle school students about renewable energy
- University Web Editor Meeting
- Take a swipe at hunger: K-State Olathe having food packaging, food drive event