October 31, 2013
From the president
News and research
- Free parking lot for students at rec complex opens Nov. 4
- Collaboration brings 'Ready Player One' egg hunt to campus
- University earns special recognition from the Financial Management Association International
- Sweet success: Students earn degrees, honors over summer
Events
- Zambrano to present 'The Homeless: New Protagonists on the Contemporary Spanish Stage' Nov. 1
- Native American Heritage Month events
- On the Spot Improv showcasing Halloween spirit
- Vernon Larson Lecture Nov. 5: 'Russia, Gay Rights and the Sochi Olympics'
- School of Music, Theatre, and Dance presents 'The Wedding Singer'
Human resources and benefits
Health and safety
Publications and presentations
Gifts
Campus construction and maintenance
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
Volunteer opportunities
October 30, 2013
Updates from leadership
News and research
Events
- International student and scholar services is host for Iran Coffee Hour Nov. 1
- Final 150th Brown Bag Lunch and Lecture this week featuring Tony Crawford, military holdings
- K-State Bakery Science Club Bake Sale
- K-State volleyball hosts Oklahoma tonight
Kudos, publications and presentations
- College of Architecture, Planning & Design team participates in inaugural design event
- Anthropologist named president of the Women's World Summit Foundation
- Burton Scholarship provides opportunities for 3 K-State Salina students
Publications and presentations
- Education experts shape content for new website
- Recent publications and presentations by English department faculty, students
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
October 29, 2013
Research
News and research
- Alternative Service Committee: Information table in the K-State Union to answer questions about university support staff
- Nominations for the 2013 International Educator of the Year Award due by 5 p.m. Wednesday
Events
- 'Family Memory after the Holocaust': A public lecture by Joyce Hess
- Final 150th Brown Bag Lunch and Lecture this week featuring Tony Crawford
- Research and the State graduate student poster session today
- Pumpkins for Puppies
- Only one week left to register for the Institute for Student Learning Assessment
Kudos, publications and presentations
Gifts
Technology
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
Volunteer opportunities
October 28, 2013
Updates from leadership
News and research
Events
- Relay For Life of K-State early bird event
- Film 'Lioness' screening, panel on women and war on Oct. 30
- Local viewing party for Washington, D.C., CEO panel discussion
- Join Sigma Alpha Cans for a Cause
- Wildcat Fitness is changing lives at K-State and in Manhattan
- St. Thomas Choir to perform in Manhattan
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Mathematics department head awarded Haimo Award for distinguished university teaching
- Finding success: APDesign recognizes five 2003 graduates
Gifts
- Get inspired: Faculty and staff share why they support the All-University Campaign
- Honoring parents by helping students attend college
- Seaton Hall expansion, renovation move forward with multimillion dollar gift from the Regnier family foundation
October 25, 2013
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Scary literature offers lots of tricks and plenty of treats, university literary experts say
- Psychology professor says superstitions all about trying to control fate
Events
- Madness in Manhattan tonight in Bramlage Coliseum; game ticket packages available
- Wildcat weekend: Basketball, football and volleyball in one weekend
- Adopt-a-School Bingo Nov. 15
- K-State Singers and Men's Choir present their fall shows starting tonight
- Howl-o-ween Fest with K-State athletes is Sunday
- 'Mind and Meditation' seminar is Saturday
- iSIS feedback sessions for advisors scheduled for November
Human resources and benefits
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- New College of Business Administration building video features students, faculty
- Major league baseball announcer, aerospace information officer, human resources expert receive alumni awards from College of Arts and Sciences
October 24, 2013
News and research
- K-State is No. 8 out of 50 fittest colleges in America
- University answers legislators' questions in preparation for next week's visit
Events
- K-State's sesquicentennial Grand Finale today on Anderson Hall lawn
- Lafene flu vaccine clinic every Thursday
- Purple Masque Theatre presents 'Rx,' a quirky comedy all about love
- All-University Employee Holiday Reception
- November brings music, theater, dance and art events to campus
- Great Plains Radio History Symposium today
Kudos, publications and presentations
- K-State faculty, academic advisors present at international conference
- Agronomy student, faculty member receive awards from Association of Agricultural Scientists of Indian Origin
Volunteer opportunities
- Seeking research participants who are interested in free exercise training
- Recruiting women for a focus group about walking
October 23, 2013
News and research
- Funds available for open access publishing
- 29 professionals to lecture in the College of Business Administration
Events
- 'K-State Buildings Named After Women Leaders' will be presented by Carol Kellett today
- Bakery Science Club Bake Sale
- K-State track offers Fall Back to Fitness Wildcat Fitness camp
- Justin Gillis, New York Times reporter, to speak on climate change
- Fourth Kansas Hunger Dialogue to be in Wichita
- Kinesiology fitness program starting a new session of water aerobics classes
Kudos, publications and presentations
Gifts
Technology
October 22, 2013
Updates from leadership
- Applications, nominations sought in internal search for associate provost for international programs
News and research
- K-State Shred Day saved trees, improved information security
- How to dress for success: Career Closet accepting donations for spring kickoff
- Longtime Manhattan businessmen Howe and Sink receive inaugural Legend Award from College of Business Administration
Events
- Office of the Registrar to host 100-year anniversary celebration Oct. 24
- Holocaust exhibit leaving Hale Library soon
- Relay For Life of K-State Early Bird Event
- 'K-State Buildings Named After Women Leaders' being presented by Carol Kellett on Wednesday
- Madness in Manhattan Friday night
- Seats still available for 150th trolley tours this week
- K-State Libraries sponsoring Muslim Journeys programming
- Join the School of Leadership Studies for Community Cinema
- 'Using Maltego Radium to Map Network Ties and Identities Across the Internet' presentation Nov. 8
- 'Wonder Bread Years': McCain Performance Series show offers comedic tribute to days gone by
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
- Architecture professor conducts workshop, presents poster at national teaching conference
- Interdisciplinary group from K-State presents 'Intervention by Invitation: Designing for Under-served Contexts'
Gifts
Technology
Campus construction and maintenance
- Service interruption: 5 Pound Steam in Leasure Oct. 23
- Service interruption: K-State Student Union 5 pound steam Oct. 24 afternoon
October 21, 2013
News and research
- Developing scholar from Dodge City helps Panamanian children with dental care
- Kansas State University Salina and Salina Area Technical College partner to offer bachelor's degrees
Events
- Distinguished graduate faculty to present 'Darwin's finches, small viruses behaving badly, and the unintended consequences of consumer preference'
- GK-12 graduate fellowship informational meetings
- Turkish journalist to speak on campus
- Landscape Architecture/Regional & Community Planning Colloquium Series hosts Ben Ward
- Research and the State graduate student poster session Oct. 29
- Workshop helps students learn how to impress future bosses with manners at dining table
Human resources and benefits
Publications and presentations
- A.Q. Miller School of Journalism and Mass Communications faculty members publish research
- English language instructors present at regional conference
Gifts
October 18, 2013
News and research
Events
- Joan Backes: 'Where the Heart Belongs' opening reception
- Central States Marching Band Festival is Oct. 19
- Geography alumnus to receive award, present lecture on conservation challenges
- Kansas State Rowing Association to celebrate 50 years of rowing
- Closing events for 150th celebration Thursday, Oct. 24
- Successful women of the College of Business Administration panel discussion
- National Chemistry Week seeks to educate public on benefits of chemistry
Publications and presentations
Gifts
Campus construction and maintenance
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
October 17, 2013
News and research
- The office of international programs' English language program opens new International Technology Commons
- New men's basketball student-athlete: Brandon Bolden
- Building relationships with local Special Olympics athletes
Events
- Workshops to boost sales performance, self-management offered at K-State Olathe
- Next Kansas State University Gardens Luncheon Series features 'Christmas in the Garden'
- A.Q. Miller School of Journalism and Mass Communications plans Oct. 24 events in conjunction with university's sesquicentennial
- The K-State Wind Ensemble and Brass Ensemble perform tonight in McCain
- Equality House co-founder to speak tomorrow
- K-State's sesquicentennial celebration concludes with grand finale on Oct. 24
- Susan Sterrett from Wichita State will present 'The Morals of Model-Making' Oct. 18
- Kinesiology fitness program starting a new session of water aerobics classes
- K-State Libraries celebrating Open Access Week 2013
- K-State Campus Store celebrates partnership with K-State
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Two professors named 2013-2014 Commerce Bank Distinguished Graduate Faculty
- Molt receives Medallion Award from Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Publications and presentations
Volunteer opportunities
October 16, 2013
Updates from leadership
- Members selected for University Budget Advisory Committee
- K-State office of corporate engagement strategic directions task force appointed
News and research
- Kirmser Hall dedication Oct. 25 to showcase half-million dollar renovation
- Survey results show seniors view university positively
Events
- Gallery work: Beach Museum of Art presents 'Pure Photography' today
- Commonwealth of Dominica Oct. 18 Coffee Hour
- Pack the field house Saturday for K-State volleyball vs. Texas Tech
- K-State Wind Symphony, Concert Band perform tonight
- Bring on the bands: Central States Marching Festival Oct. 19 at Bill Snyder Family Stadium
- Today is World Food Day; Noted Borlaug biographer to speak, other events across campus
- 'History of the Landon Lecture Series' will be presented today by Charles Reagan
- Brian Gilley to speak at LGBT Leadership Conference Oct. 18-19
- '150 Years of the People and Places of KSU' Manhattan Trolley Tour to take place Oct. 23-24
- Bakery Science Club bake sale today
- Reminder: Nobel Laureate to give on-campus lecture; live streaming will be provided
- Virtual adult learning environment for online classes and research
Gifts
Campus construction and maintenance
October 15, 2013
Events
- K-State bands present two nights of concerts Oct. 16-17
- K-State Master of Agribusiness hosts Animal Health Industry Insights Seminar at K-State Olathe
- NVivo 10: Importing, coding documents and file management event Oct. 18
- Departments: Today is Shred Day for secure disposal of papers
- University master plan topic of fall Kansas State University Emeritus Group luncheon
- Parrish lecture to feature noted Islam, Middle East scholar Juan R. Cole
- 'History of the Landon Lecture Series' will be presented by Charles Reagan on Wednesday
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
- Roshanravan publishes article on coalition
- Tushabe presents at African History Conference
- DeGroat presents research at Midwest Academy of Management 56th Annual Conference
Gifts
- Longtime K-State volunteer and philanthropic leaders make $1 million gift to support the new home for College of Business Administration
- All-University Campaign: Join us, win prizes
October 14, 2013
News and research
- K-State faculty invited to develop open or alternative textbooks
- College of Veterinary Medicine selects 2013 class of early admission scholars
Events
- Income inequality topic of Oct. 15 Lou Douglas lecture
- iPad user meeting Oct. 17 on iOS 7 new look and features
- Communicators' Brown Bag Oct. 17 to focus on university's mobile app and Extension apps
- Grammy winner Taj Mahal headlines World Blues Tour at McCain Auditorium
- K-State Campus Store grand opening
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
Gifts
Technology
October 11, 2013
News and research
Shared governance
Events
- New College of Human Ecology research facility being named for Carl and Mary Ice
- K-State Mock Trial practice scrimmage Saturday
- Holocaust exhibit dedicated today
Human resources and benefits
- Professional development funding available, application deadline is Oct. 15
- Plan C health savings account 2014 employer contributions
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
Technology
October 10, 2013
Updates from leadership
News and research
Events
- Math Colloquium today
- Leadership studies hosts Becky Sullivan for '#LeadershipAsAnAdult' presentation Oct. 17
- Nobel Laureate to discuss origins behind his invention of the polymerase chain reaction
Kudos, publications and presentations
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
October 9, 2013
From the provost
Updates from leadership
News and research
- 2013 International Educator of the Year award nominations
- Regents approve name change for hospitality, dietetics master's
- Winner selected in 'Ready Player One' game
- Architect selected for new residence hall and dining center
Events
- Beach Museum School Day Off workshop Oct. 18
- LGVMA presents Don Carrel, author of 'My Dream to Trample AIDS,' today
- Dean of College of Business Administration to speak at Delta Upsilon fraternity
- 'K-State Traditions' will be presented by Amy Button Renz today at the Alumni Center
- Today is the Lafene Health Fair
- LGBT Resource Center to hold third annual leadership conference Oct. 18-19
- Green Fund to be implemented on campus, info session available
- Noted Borlaug biographer speaking at three university events Oct. 16
- David Finkel to discuss newest book about the 'after war'
- Hale Library Concert Series reveals 2013-2014 lineup
- Urban planner, blogger Chuck Marohn speaking Oct. 14 for distinguished lecture series
Publications and presentations
- Communication studies graduate students present at Organizational Communication Mini Conference
- Charles Griffin published in the Journal of Rhetoric and Public Affairs
- K-State Salina students, faculty present at engineering education conference
University life
October 8, 2013
Updates from leadership
- Reminder: Call for proposals for Academic Excellence Funding
- University to participate in statewide emergency preparedness exercise this week
Research
Events
- Art Beyond Sight open house on Oct. 13
- Wolff to present Lou Douglas Lecture Oct. 15 on the decline of the American middle class
- I-Center Interdisciplinary Lecture Series begins today
- 'K-State Traditions' will be presented by Amy Button Renz Wednesday
- New Faculty Institute luncheon Oct. 11
- Show your pride with a K-State Fighting for a Cure T-shirt, wear it to the Oct. 12 Football Game
- Majors, Minors and More on Wednesday
- Social Media Round Table meets Thursday, bring discussion topics
- Networking, career development offered at College of Business Administration's Cerner Days
- University Running Club's group run Oct. 9
- New Faculty Institute invites new faculty to tour the Konza Prairie
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
Campus construction and maintenance
University life
October 7, 2013
Updates from leadership
- K-State 2025 sustainability planning committee is looking for participants
- Search committee announced for associate provost for international programs
News and research
- College of Engineering will expand, construct new 107,000-square-foot facility
- FAA selects K-State Salina to test certification standards for unmanned aircraft systems
- Reasons to live united: United Way 2013 Campaign kickoff
Events
- On display: Exhibit features work by APDesign students from their internships
- Munson to present K-State physics department distinguished alumni lecture
- Vernon Larson Lecture Oct. 8: 'Youth Leadership and Engagement in Kenya, The Garden HOPE Story'
- Fire Prevention Week starts today
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Bryan Pinkall to help stage 2014 Olympic opening ceremony
- Arthaud-Day earns honors from top management journal
Gifts
Campus construction and maintenance
Volunteer opportunities
October 4, 2013
News and research
- The Notable Scholarly Achievements newsletter needs submissions
- K-State Salina student body president encourages participation in student government
- New basketball student-athlete: Jevon Thomas finds new family feeling
- Kansas State University hosts Regents Core Outcomes Project meeting
- Bill Nye's appearance rescheduled for Dec. 3, attendees will need to exchange tickets
Events
- Activities schedule for 'Museum of Wonder' farewell weekend
- K-State volleyball hosts TCU Oct. 5
- Office of the registrar to host 100-year anniversary celebration
- Art, lectures, special events: Beach Museum offers it all during October
- Dedication of a new university landmark, the Pi Kappa Phi Red Rose Garden, set for Oct. 12
- Unmanned systems conference to highlight existing infrastructure, opportunities for economic growth, job creation in Kansas
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
Gifts
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
Volunteer opportunities
October 3, 2013
Events
- Speaker talks about Holophusicon, Leverian Museum tonight
- Only two weeks left until Shred Day Oct. 15
- Community invited to participate in K-State Homecoming Week events
- Hispanic Heritage Month: University's Encuentro a motivational leadership conference
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
Volunteer opportunities
October 2, 2013
News and research
- K-State Alerts to be tested Oct. 7
- Big 12 Fellowships recognize outstanding faculty, encourage new collaboration
Events
- Dave Lewis' Pink and Purple Polyester Party Oct. 18 to support university cancer research
- Faculty invited to open forum on graduate education
- KSU Bakery Science Club bake sale today
- Donald Rathbone, former dean, to present 'The History of the College of Engineering'
- Victoria McGovern visit to campus canceled
- Geography colloquium on Friday discusses waste management in Mexico
- Holocaust exhibit arrives at Hale
- Grammy winner Esperanza Spalding appears with ACS at McCain Auditorium
Human resources and benefits
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Dean Zollman named 2014 Oersted medal recipient
- University wins six regional continuing education awards
Campus construction and maintenance
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
Volunteer opportunities
October 1, 2013
Updates from leadership
Events
- Mathematics Colloquium lecture today
- Take a tour of the new West Stadium Center tomorrow
- K-State volleyball hosts rival KU Oct. 2
- K-State to host an Institute for Theoretical Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics workshop Nov. 4-6
- Poet, K-State alum Shane Seely to read from his work Oct. 4
- Donald Rathbone, former dean, to present 'The History of the College of Engineering'
- Increased campus demand prompts more Qualtrics training
- K-State Olathe, College of Engineering offer science-based evening of Halloween fun, learning
- Civic Luncheon Lecture at K-State Salina looks at demographics, future population trends in Kansas
- October brings a harvest of cultural events to university
Human resources and benefits
- 2014 health insurance open enrollment
- SafeZone advanced training: Understanding sexual assault trauma Oct. 7