October 31, 2012
News and research
Events
- Meningitis: What you should know
- CommTips sessions available Wednesdays
- Bakery Science Club weekly bake sale today
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Agronomy graduate students shine at international meetings
- ‘Raisin’ the bar: K-State baker chosen as finalist in national competition
- A passion for purple: New student ambassadors ready to represent university, students
- Hopper honored at regional conference
Publications and presentations
- Wesch publishes book about humans in the digital age
- State of NOW: K-State Salina student to speak at social media conference in Hutchinson
October 30, 2012
News and research
- Sprouting danger: Food safety expert says better risk communication needed at all levels when it's known that foods pose dangers to public health
- Live United: Investing in the community has never been easier
Events
- Provost lecture brings UCLA physiologist to campus
- Attend a hilarious wedding with Union Program Council
- Conservation of cultural landscape: Speaker to present public lecture on site planning of a small town in India
- Regnier Distinguished Visiting Professor Beat Kämpfen to deliver lecture
- Memorial vigil for Thomas McCord slated for Wednesday
Personnel changes
Publications and presentations
- Civil engineering graduate student to speak at Geological Society of America conference
- Donnelly presents at University of New Mexico mentoring conference
- Special collections librarian presents in Indiana
Gifts
October 29, 2012
Research
News and research
Events
- Faculty invited to presentation about work-life balance
- Local Food and Friends supports K-State transfer ambassador program
- Research and the State abstract booklet available for viewing
- President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City is College of Business Administration's Distinguished Lecture Series speaker
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Sealing the deal: Students compete for spots on 2012-2013 sales team
- Agronomy professor named fellow of Crop Science Society of America
Technology
- Union Computer Store news: October special, student select, November plans
- Upgrades and improvements to K-State Online instructor and student help
- Adaptive technology resources available on campus
October 26, 2012
News and research
- Last call: Nominations for International Educator of the Year
- K-State Made: Student organization and local business team up to sell student-made goods
Events
- Google seminar hosted by computing and information sciences
- Art Beyond Sight open house
- Be a green Wildcat: Come join the recycling team
- Speaking the Silences: Women and Race in Kansas History
- Holiday shopping with integrity
- Panel to discuss what you can do with a degree in women's studies
Human resources and benefits
Publications and presentations
- Professor of philosophy to present in St. Louis.
- College of Engineering professors present at American Concrete Institute convention
Campus construction and maintenance
October 25, 2012
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Sodexo to provide food service to Union, other campus dining locations
- Open access fees: Is it worth it to pay to play?
- International Grains Program partners with AIB International
- Dream come true: Fantasy football grabs attention of fans and franchises, creates jobs
- Clear pathway to landing a job: K-State Salina aviation inks hiring agreement with ExpressJet Airlines
- Recognizing excellence: Environmental attorney, policy analyst for low-income adults receive alumni awards from College of Arts and Sciences
Events
- Pack the field house
- Institute for Student Learning and Assessment today
- Jeff Riemer to lecture about passion, collaboration on Monday
- University printing open house
- Faculty Day at K-State Libraries Nov. 7
- Social media roundtable today
- International student and scholar services Coffee Hour presents Spain
- Replay the season: Annual concert of the Pride of Wildcat Land features music from halftime shows
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Daughters of the American Revolution recognize Haar's textile dye sustainability work
- Wirka elected to Society of Broadcast Engineers leadership position
Gifts
October 24, 2012
Research
News and research
- Researchers asked to review inventories, notify university select agent program if using new pathogens
- Reminder: Help the K-State Book Network select the common reading book for 2013
Events
Kudos, publications and presentations
- KuKanich chairs veterinary medical council meeting
- Philosophy professor named to board of trustees of the American Society of Aesthetics.
Publications and presentations
- Sandra Stith keynotes in Oregon
- English faculty, graduate students publish, present in September
- Women's studies professor presents at national conference
October 23, 2012
Research
News and research
- Union and Project SEARCH campaign to end use of R-word
- Office of Greek affairs promotes alcohol education to women of Greek community
Events
- It's a nice day for a white wedding ... cake
- Women of K-State: Basketball 101
- Mineralogical Society of America distinguished lecturer to give geology seminar
- K-State Social Club luncheon Nov. 6 features basketball update by Bruce Weber
- K-State communicators' brown bag series Oct. 25
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Michelle Haub to lead speech-hearing group board
- Hospitality management and dietetics faculty teach in Costa Rica
Publications and presentations
- A.Q. Miller School faculty showcase work at journalism education conference
- Barrier-free theater expands across the continent
Gifts
Campus construction and maintenance
October 22, 2012
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Rankin named to task force on closing the achievement gap
- Read all about it: Architecture students' designs featured in The New York Times
Events
- Support Sexual Health Awareness Peer Educators by dining at Local Food and Friends restaurant
- Human capital services project schedules open forums
- Hale Library Concert Series announces 2012-13 lineup
- Save the date for 'Can I Kiss You?' with Mike Domitrz
- Kansas Agriculture Secretary Rodman to speak Nov. 5 on drought, impact on food production
- Mid-term stress: Free training to help identify, assist at-risk students
- The Bard at the bar: The 'Merchant of Venice' mock trial, Oct. 23
- Kinesiology fitness program offering water aerobics
- From roundworms and prairie grasses: University's Ecological Genomics Institute marks growth of research field with 10th annual symposium
- 'Music Man,' marching band and more: November brings array of cultural events on campus
- Table talk: Workshop helps students learn how to impress future bosses with manners at dining table
- Making sense of art: Beach Museum of Art open house encourages visitors to experience art through touch and other senses
Publications and presentations
- Jared Anderson contributes to family therapy conference in China
- Conferences and noncredit programs coordinators present at continuing education conference
Technology
- K-State sidewalk views included in huge Google Maps Street View update
- Web conferencing tools: Vidyo and BlueJeans available for testing
October 19, 2012
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Longtime Manhattan businessman earns place in College of Business Administration Hall of Fame
- Rhodes, Marshall nominees: Four students in running for elite national scholarships
Events
- Concert Choir, Women's Choir and Alumni Choir Concert
- University Collegiate Chorale, Men's Choir and University Choir Fall Concert
- Hageman lectureship featuring Jeffrey Palmer
- Astronomy Night at the Beach Museum of Art
Publications and presentations
- Students' exhibit on African-American settlers in Wabaunsee County now on display at Union
- Psychology faculty and students presentations
Technology
Volunteer opportunities
October 18, 2012
From the president
From the provost
News and research
- Physics starts outreach program in collaboration with Olathe campus
- Charged for the future: New Burns & McDonnell Smart Grid Lab enhances education and research, boosts recruitment efforts of future engineers
Events
- Statistical physics speaker to discuss Bethe ansaetze today
- French professor to give lecture today on early modern French pastoral literature, art
- Dig Pink volleyball match
- Jim McBain will present lecture on rumors, learning
- Open Access Week activities Oct. 22-26
- Ideas for gifts, festive holiday homes, tables on menu at next university gardens luncheon series presentation
- The magic of chemistry: Week celebrates contributions of chemistry
- At the Union: The funniest wedding you will ever attend
Human resources and benefits
- Office of affirmative action to present 'Respectful Work Relationships' Nov. 1
- Interested in Plan C health insurance for 2013?
- K-State employees have a new way to update contact information
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Martinez recognized as outstanding faculty member for College of Education
- Love of learning: Alumna receives award to continue education
Technology
October 17, 2012
From SGA
News and research
Events
- Support K-State students and eat LOCAL
- Preregistration open for the Institute for Student Learning and Assessment
- Human capital project open forums
- Bakery Science Club weekly bake sale today
- Memorial service for Roy L. Barnett on Thursday
- Economist presenting fall 2012 Vernon Larson Lecture on Friday
- How-to talk from Puppet Labs representative: Getting the job and enjoying it
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Recognizing excellence: Multicultural Honor Society inducts new members
- Going the distance: O'Bannon Scholarship from Division of Continuing Education helps distance education students with education goals
Publications and presentations
- Gould publishes article in peer review journal
- Senior educator from Beach Museum of Art presents at conferences
Technology
October 16, 2012
News and research
- Call for nominations for International Educator of the Year
- Faculty Senate requesting applications for the coordinator of mediation services
- Broadcast of affirmative action lecture starts tomorrow
- Phi Kappa Phi study abroad awardee uses grant to enhance his Spanish, explore new culture
Events
- French professor to give lecture on early modern French pastoral literature, art Thursday.
- Indian slide guitar performance 'Madeira' at Alumni Center
- Mathematics speaker to talk today
- Saxophone professor scheduled to perform as soloist with the Topeka Symphony Orchestra
- Join the K-State Alumni Association in homecoming pregame activities at Cat Town
- 50 and still growing: University's reactor, nuclear engineering program celebrate anniversary and focus on future research, education contributions to industry
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
- Human nutrition professor publishes in BioMed Central Public Health, Military Medicine
- Modern languages faculty present at Hispanic literature conference
Gifts
October 15, 2012
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Nominations due Oct. 19 for Commerce Bank Presidential Awards for Diversity
- KC area animal shelters, agencies receive gift of nearly 8 tons of dog and cat food following consumer study at K-State Olathe
- Distinguished Young Alumni Award nominations sought
Events
- Alumnus, Manhattan native to present general public lecture in physics
- Military organization holding coat drive
- Gathering 4 Gardner public mathematics celebration
- K-State Alumni Association plans open house Oct. 22
- McCain Performance Series: Classic Shakespeare play 'Merchant of Venice' brings comedy, tragedy to Nichols Theatre
- Advice website co-founders bring motivational message to campus in Oct. 22 presentation
Publications and presentations
Technology
Volunteer opportunities
October 12, 2012
News and research
- President Schulz to speak to new faculty today
- Exterior formation of central tower on university's new Feed Technology Innovation Center; work ends Saturday
- Deadline extended for president's professional development fund
Shared governance
Events
- Last day for the pottery sale
- College of Education's documentary about international grad students premiers today
- Swipe Out Hunger: K-State Olathe to package 20,000 meals Saturday
- Central States Marching Festival this Saturday
- K-State Wind Ensemble and Concert Band present a tribute to John Philip Sousa
Kudos, publications and presentations
Technology
October 11, 2012
News and research
- Recreational services offering Holiday Shape Up program
- Kansas State University recognized as a Phi Kappa Phi Chapter of Merit
- Now available: 2013 Kansas State University directory
- College of Veterinary Medicine selects 2012 class of Early Admission Scholars
- Scary stuff: Why tales of ghosts, goblins and things that go bump in the night are more than horror stories
Events
- Coffee Hour series continues with a visit to Kenya
- Renowned theatre organist to accompany 'The Phantom of the Opera' silent film at K-State
- In the spotlight: Exhibition by alumnus Patrick Duegaw on display at Beach Museum of Art; opening reception Oct. 13
- Vernon Larson International Luncheon Lecture
- Relay For Life of K-State early bird event
- Marla Day to reveal 'Clues in the Calico'
Personnel changes
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Advocates for the elderly: College of Human Ecology researchers earn Stowe award for study looking at person-centered care in nursing home policy
- Award-winning work: University receives five regional Continuing Education awards
Technology
Campus construction and maintenance
Volunteer opportunities
October 10, 2012
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Designing change: Apparel and textile researchers use challenge grant to transform curriculum, adding climate change initiatives
- Education excellence: Bilingual and bicultural program honored as an 'Example of Excelencia'
Shared governance
Events
- Pottery sale
- CEO to discuss leadership, managing reputation risk in organizations
- Bakery Science Club weekly bake sale today
- World hunger, food insecurity focus of traveling exhibit
Personnel changes
Publications and presentations
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
October 9, 2012
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Registration open for the Michael Tilford Conference on Diversity and Multiculturalism, Oct. 29-30
- Human capital project coming to K-State
- Online course offers students a healthful opportunity
- Extra credit: Concurrent course In English gives high school students an edge
From the Office of General Counsel
Events
- Russ Feingold to present UFM Lou Douglas Lecture on Oct. 16
- Graff and Birkenstein to speak Friday on 'Demystifying Academic Writing'
- Ribbon-cutting ceremony for new $3 million semiconductor facility set for Oct. 15
- Sean Arce to deliver lecture on Thursday
- Nutritional sciences alumnus to give Monsanto fruit and vegetable improvement seminar
- Dr. John and the Blind Boys of Alabama bring jazz, blues and gospel to McCain
- 2012 Fall Graduation Fair
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Susan Sun receives Lifetime Achievement Award from BioEnvironmental Polymer Society
- Green thumb, good works earn Marr UFM's Grassroots Community Education Award
Publications and presentations
- Human nutrition students and faculty published in microbial ecology journal
- Faculty member conducts training at US national parks
Gifts
- Helping people succeed: the Donald G. Dressler Memorial Scholarship
- All-University Campaign garners support from 1,600 faculty and staff
Technology
- iSIS Program/Plan training sessions
- Only one week left to collect paper for K-State Shred Day Oct. 16
October 8, 2012
Updates from leadership
News and research
Events
- Brown bag event: Fitting exercise into your work schedule
- Engineering company of the year visits campus today
- On the march: Central States Marching Festival features high school marching bands from across state
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Dorhout represents chemists through national appointment
- Bhadriraju receives international award
- Gill wins China's highest award
- Crowning achievement: Amy Button Renz receives first Amethyst Award for extraordinary contributions to university's mission
Technology
- Demo model of Dell's new 9010 All-in-One desktop computer in iTAC
- Traveling abroad with technology: Loaner netbook program, cellphone guide
October 5, 2012
News and research
- Faculty Senate requesting applications for the coordinator of mediation services
- Post Office closure Oct. 8
- Couldn't have planned it better: Human Ecology team wins national Financial Planning Championship
Events
Kudos, publications and presentations
October 4, 2012
News and research
- College of Education reading specialist program wins award
- Student-run KSDB radio station features local talent
- Game day weekend travel update
Events
- Register for the Institute for Student Learning and Assessment
- K-State to honor Michael Ensch as outstanding alumnus
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Two professors named to engineering education society executive board
- Barrett receives Alumni Association Wildcat Pride Award
Publications and presentations
- Professor of philosophy presents 'What goes on there?'
- Sustainable nutrition pro writes entertaining guide to improve health
- Faculty in communication sciences and disorders present at state conference
October 3, 2012
News and research
- Open for business: New entrepreneurship minor enhances career options for students from wide variety of majors
- A Week at Kansas State photographers on campus
Events
- Political debate and open forum
- Emissions expert to give seminar on efficiency, air pollution, alternative fuels of diesel locomotives
- Lafene Health Fair
- Bakery Science Club weekly bake sale today
- Reminder: Kansas Forest Service's open house
Human resources and benefits
Personnel changes
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
Campus construction and maintenance
- Crane in center court of Durland, Rathbone, Fiedler halls, Oct. 4-5
- Service interruption: Hale heating and air conditioning work morning of Oct. 8
October 2, 2012
Updates from leadership
News and research
Events
- Emerging Terrain topic for 2012 Bryant Lecture
- Lafene Health Fair
- Tallgrass Prairie Preserve superintendent to speak in geography
- Where music meets art
Publications and presentations
Gifts
October 1, 2012
News and research
- Carrying the torch: Student carries on sister's memory through ad campaigns, anti-texting and driving commercials
- New resources for interdisciplinary research
- Second eight-week term of fall Evening College courses begins Oct. 11
- First in line: Doctoral program's first graduate paves the way for new form of financial planning
- K-State family remembers sociology instructor Roy Barnett
Events
- Research and the State abstract submission
- SWIPE Out Hunger strikes again
- Agricultural economics/seminar Oct. 5
- K-State Employee Benefits EXPO is Thursday, Oct. 4
- Chinese circus troupe brings feats of balance, juggling, acrobatics and more to McCain stage
- Landon Lecture today at 11:30 a.m.
Personnel changes
Publications and presentations
- Psychology faculty and students publications and presentations
- James Hamilton to give talks at the University of Stockholm and at the Open University in London during October
Technology
- New CDW-G campus intern at K-State
- Seventeen more basic technology classrooms completed this summer
- Departments: Need help putting a computer quote together? iTAC can help