October 31, 2017
Anderson Hall's tower
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Order a tax-deductible tree for K-State
- Kansas State University welcomes Paraguayan higher education delegation to campus today
Events
- Jorge Cham to present 'The Power of Procrastination/The Science Gap' today
- K-State Center on Aging presents Personhood and Dementia
- Desert's Edge Duo to play K-State
- Staley School of Leadership Studies to host 'Leadership Lens' brunch, auction and open house
- Arnold Air Society fundraisers
- Kat Chats presents 'Words CAN hurt'
- Geography colloquium Nov. 3 examines impact of blowing dust on highway safety
- Registration now open for K-State Recorder Workshop
Technology
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
October 30, 2017
The sun peeks from behind Burt Hall.
News and research
- Kansas State University horticulture center donates thousands of pounds of produce
- Video: K-State NOW with President Myers
- How to make Halloween a treat for pets, too
Events
- Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr. to present Landon Lecture
- K-State Global Campus dean candidate finalists
- Candidates for executive director of Center for Student Involvement announced
- Cooking with dragons, Klingons and more: New exhibit at K-State Libraries features cookbooks from science fiction, fantasy and horror
- Students invited to learn about application writing at Branding U workshop
- Rent academic apparel through K-State Campus Store
- Division of Biology presents Menna Jones on Oct. 31
- Hard Drive Recycling Day deadline: Make your request for free pickup service by noon today
- Join the Graduate School tonight for 'The PHD Movie 2'
- Grad students, advisers: More ETDR walk-in help sessions scheduled Nov. 1, Nov. 8
- Dance show in the William T. Kemper Art Gallery Oct. 31
- K-State Theatre's 'Into the Woods' performs in Chapman Theatre
- Save the date: Workshop on the future of higher education scheduled for Nov. 20
- WellCAT Ambassadors to host the Birds and the Bees panel discussion
- Panel on rights and responsibilities today
- Community conversation on race reconciliation
- Violin Week, Nov. 2-9, features British and American music in performances
- Little Apple Need 2 Read Panera fundraiser
Human resources and benefits
- Health insurance open enrollment ends Oct. 31
- Time for reviews
- Employee Self Service/HRIS upgrade complete
Kudos, publications and presentations
Volunteer opportunities
October 27, 2017
Focused in Friday: The glass roof entrance at Dole Hall.
News and research
- Kansas Forest Service fire program provides assistance nationwide
- Last call: Enter the LiveSafe contest, second weekly winner announced
Events
- Discover the magic of chemistry Oct. 28 at the Manhattan mall
- PHD Comics and creator coming to K-State
- Christopher Newfield to speak on the public university on Thursday, Nov 2
- Free introduction to CrossFit class
- K-State Meat Sale Friday
- Joshua Brown to give talk on inclusive teaching and learning today
- Little Apple Renaissance Festival brings groups together across campus
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
October 26, 2017
The Sunflower Showdown on Oct. 24, 1936, in Manhattan at Memorial Stadium. Courtesy of Morse Department of Special Collections.
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Cookie entrepreneurs finding sweet success with K-State Olathe services
- Every bit counts: K-State's partnership with United Way benefits more than 28K people
- Kansas forestland acreage decreases for first time in 81 years
Events
- Tushabe wa Tushabe to present second American Ethnic Studies Showcase lecture
- Recognizing and Responding to Student of Concern — Safe Zone Advanced presentation today
- Open Access celebration and special presentation
- Division of Biology and ADVANCE Distinguished Lecture Series seminar Oct. 27
- Rescheduled Graduate Workshop: Discover Primary Sources at K-State Libraries
- Beach Museum of Art presents screening of 'Dark Progressivism,' a film on Los Angeles art forms
- Order your holiday ham, turkey from the K-State Meat Lab
- Health Career Meet-Up event today
- Counseling Services offering Feel Better Fast workshops
- K-State track and field looking for officials
- Manhappenin' Magazine release party
Human resources and benefits
Health and safety
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
University life
Volunteer opportunities
October 25, 2017
The top of Bluemont Hall seen behind trees on the Manhattan campus.
News and research
Events
- A November to remember with art, music, dance and more at Kansas State University
- Location change for final associate vice president for student life/diversity and multicultural student affairs candidate open forum
- Last chance: Get to know your campus police
- Reminder: K-State alumna to present 'Advocating for Gender Equity, Peace and Sustainable Development' today
- Bakery Science Club sale today
- Get your tickets now for Hale of a Time! on Nov. 3
- UPC hosts annual 'Rocky Horror Picture Show'
- Poet Mary Cisper to read from her work on Thursday
- Veterinary faculty to provide public health information at Okt-FLU-ber Fest
- Boeing Executive and Kansas State University alumna Leanne Caret to speak at College of Business Administration's Distinguished Lecture Series
- Paraguayan Social today
- Oct. 26 Thirsty Thursday for faculty to spotlight collaborative proposals
- ADVANCE Distinguished Lecture Series presents Jerrold Ward
- Fall graduation and commencement deadlines approaching
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
Technology
- Oct. 31: Student cybersecurity awareness poster and video contest deadline
- National Cybersecurity Awareness Month week four
University life
Volunteer opportunities
October 24, 2017
A view of Hale Library's north side.
News and research
- Peter and Veronica Mallouk Give Back Program donates $500K to Kansas State University for at-risk youth
- University signs agreement expanding its joint Doctor of Veterinary Medicine training program with China
- National search for assistant vice president for university risk and compliance officer underway
- Education for all: Join K-State's partnership with Konza United Way
Events
- Teaching intersession Q&A for faculty set for Oct. 26
- Gravel to present 'Where We Want to Live — Reclaiming Infrastructure for a New Generation of Cities'
- McCain at the Wareham: Wear your dancing shoes for the Bumper Jacksons Oct. 28
- Grab your co-workers and friends for a campus walk today
- Next Organ Music for a Wednesday Morning recital Oct. 25
- Critical thinking assessment event tomorrow
- Eat at Chipotle tonight to support graduate students
- Hard Drive Recycling Day is Tuesday, Oct. 31
- Grad Money Matters workshop today: Ditch Your Debt
- Kat Chats presents 'Block out the Noise: Career Decisions for YOU!'
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
October 23, 2017
Lattice architecture at Call Hall.
News and research
- Kansas State University Polytechnic Campus adds technology education to bachelor's degree offerings
- Konza United Way serves six counties
Events
- Final candidate for associate vice president for student life/diversity and multicultural student affairs announced
- College of Agriculture, K-State Research and Extension annual update with President Myers and Provost Mason
- Get to know your campus police
- K-State Theatre's 'The Effect' performs at Purple Masque Theatre
- The ultimate tribute: Fab Four pay homage to original supergroup, the Beatles, Nov. 2 at McCain
- International Coffee Hour Oct. 27
- K-State community invited to attend Wildcats Pho-Ever dinner on Oct. 29
- Phi Kappa Phi hosts Princeton Review Math Boot Camp for GRE and GMAT
- Self-defense classes offered today
- K-State Farmers Market Oct. 25
- Gallup Educator Seminar RSVP deadline approaching
- Graduate Workshop Series: Web of Science and PubMed
Kudos, publications and presentations
Campus construction and maintenance
University life
Volunteer opportunities
October 20, 2017
Focused in Friday: Enjoy a treat while sitting on the table and chairs in front of Call Hall.
News and research
- Program coordinator joins K-State Olathe team
- First weekly LiveSafe winner announced
- United Way campaign underway
Events
- Search committee announces two additional candidates for associate vice president for student life/diversity and multicultural student affairs
- Talking animals, buried treasure and a daring rescue all part of 'My Father's Dragon' Oct. 26 at McCain
- Haul for Homeless fundraiser
- K-State Meat Sale today
- Paraguayan Student Association to host social Wednesday, Oct. 25
- MATLAB seminar offered Oct. 24
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Chapman Center for Rural Studies featured in National Endowment for the Humanities promotional campaign
- K-State Soil Judging Team takes regional honors, qualifies for nationals
- Porath presents at conference for educators
- Center for Risk Management Education and Research selects 2018-19 student fellows
- Wilson selected as 2017 Ultrafast Optics XI Conference poster award winner
University life
- College of Arts and Sciences Diversity Lecture Series call for applications
- Family of K-State's 'Wildcat Victory' composer recognized during K-State Homecoming festivities
October 19, 2017
The sun shines on Anderson Hall.
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Kansas State University featured in Blue Ribbon Study Panel on Biodefense national report
- K-State named a finalist for Association for Public and Land-grant Universities award
- Nutrition for all: Kansas State University to help new initiative improve healthy food access for Kansans
- Know the difference: K-State Alerts vs. LiveSafe
Shared governance
Events
- Celebrate Open Access Week with K-State Libraries
- Division of Biology presents Jennifer Gerton on Oct. 20
- K-State Homecoming Children's Carnival
- Oct. 20, final Food Truck Friday for 2017: Tasty Traveler and Mr. K's
- K-State Confucius Institute presents Chinese folk music concert Oct. 24
- US Peace Corps application workshop
- Students: Don't forget to vote today for 2018 K-State Student Ambassadors
Kudos, publications and presentations
- K-State chapter of Beta Alpha Psi named a Superior Chapter by national organization
- Hoag named Speech Language Pathologist of the Year at annual conference
- Magyar makes shortlist at World Architecture Festival
- Engineering students attend 2017 Gas Machinery Conference
Technology
University life
October 18, 2017
Leaves change on Kansas State University's Manhattan campus.
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Three Kansas State University teams awarded more than $2.5 million by National Science Foundation for research instrumentation
- Minnesota couple continues support of university's military and veteran affairs office
- K-State hosts Kansas National Guard event today
Events
- Associate vice president for student life/diversity and multicultural student affairs candidate announcement
- Bakery Science Club sale today
- Recess for Recovery: Empowering K-State students struggling with body image and disordered eating
- 'China's Rhythm and Style': K-State Confucius Institute presents cultural performance
- K-State alumna to present 'Advocating for Gender Equity, Peace and Sustainable Development'
- K-State Community Powwow Saturday, Oct. 28
- 'What Can Languages Do For You?' career panel Thursday, Oct. 19
- Workshop: Teaching Tools to Improve Student Learning and Teacher Evaluations Oct. 24
- Career Center to host pre-health career series for students
Human resources and benefits
- Health insurance open enrollment continues through Oct. 31
- Asbestos awareness for building occupants training session offered Oct. 31
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Prestigious Gilman scholarships help two students with international education plans
- Anthropology faculty and students attend regional conference
- Scholarships awarded for social justice
- Greeks going Green
Technology
University life
October 17, 2017
The Gardens at Kansas State University are a horticulture display garden that was established as an educational resource and learning laboratory for K-State students and the visiting public.
News and research
Events
- Attend the critical thinking assessment institute Oct. 25
- Have the time of your life: Stage version of 'Dirty Dancing' at McCain on Oct. 22
- On Track informational meeting on employee tuition assistance set for Oct. 19
- Che Thai fundraiser
- New Faculty luncheon Oct. 25 to feature Patricia Ackerman and Jennifer Vellenga
- K-State Athletic Director Gene Taylor to speak as part of Sports Marketing Speaker Series
- Kinesiology Distinguished Lecture Series presents Steven Blair
- Outstanding geography alumna to present 'A Geographer's Journey: K-State, Learning, Research and Teaching'
- Graduate Student Council professional development workshop today: Communicating Science and Scholarship to General Audiences
- Science on Tap: Contagious diseases
- International Day of Action Against Contract Cheating
- Kat Chat: 'But I love you! Keeping your relationship healthy and happy'
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Aikens, Burrack receive 2017 Commerce Bank and W.T. Kemper Foundation Distinguished Graduate Faculty Award
- College of Human Ecology celebrates annual award winners
Technology
October 16, 2017
The Kansas State University flags flies on the Manhattan campus.
From the president
Updates from leadership
- An update from AD Gene Taylor
- State budget director to speak at Governmental Relations brown bag event
News and research
- Bite on this: Kansas State University researcher finds alligators eat sharks
- Electrical and computer engineering department receives gift from alumnus
- Call for faculty mentors: 2018 Summer Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program
- Application open for 2018 Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Small Grant Program
Events
- Kansas State University Polytechnic Campus offering aircraft certification courses for industry professionals
- Kansas Science Communication Initiative will meet Oct. 19
- Cats' Cupboard grand 'can' opening and open house today
- Global Food Systems... so what?
- K-State's CliftonStrengths offering free educator seminar
- Grad students and faculty: Final ETDR walk-in seminar Oct. 18
- Visiting Artist Lecture tomorrow by ceramic artist Melanie Sherman
- Get ready for a 'Hale of a Time!'
- Spooky Halloween Tap-A-Grams from the K-State Tap Dance Ensemble
- December graduates invited to attend fall Grad Expo today at K-State Alumni Center
- Reminder: Shred Day is Tuesday, Oct. 17
- University of Liverpool information session Oct. 17
- Opportunity for students to learn about majors and minors
- Graduate Workshop Series: Managing Your Research and Publication Impact
Campus construction and maintenance
October 13, 2017
Focused in Friday: K-State banner at the K-State Student Union.
News and research
- Investigation determines property damage was weather-related
- Robinson family selected as Kansas State University's 2017 Family of the Year
Events
- Union renovation dedication today
- Fighting for a Cure T-shirts for sale at the Union today
- Pete Souza to present next How I Landed My Job lecture today
- Reminder: Institute for the Health and Security of Military Families to host open house celebration today
- K-State Alumni Association to host Facebook Live panel discussion on transracial adoption
- Animal sciences and industry department to host Family and Friends Reunion today
- Office of International Programs and College of Architecture, Planning & Design present first fall 2017 Vernon Larson Lecture
- Visiting Artist Exhibition 'Aeromural' by Enrico Isamu Ōyama
Kudos, publications and presentations
University life
October 12, 2017
Aerial view of campus looking northeast in 1940. Courtesy of Morse Department of Special Collections.
Updates from leadership
News and research
Events
Human resources and benefits
- Supervising Students on the Job training session offered Oct. 26
- Corrective Action for Supervisors of University Support Staff session offered today
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Kansas State Polytechnic UAS senior lands back-to-back internships with NASA
- Anthropology undergraduate earns Native American Student Award
- Center of Excellence on Food Safety and Research hosts Serving Up Science program
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
Volunteer opportunities
October 11, 2017
The Dan and Beth Bird Archway at the Beach Museum of Art.
News and research
- Science Communication Week features NPR science correspondents, National Geographic photographer
- BETSOL, company founded by K-State alumnus, supports College of Engineering's Computer Science Scholars Program
- Young family establishes undergraduate research fund in animal sciences and industry
- Grieving for a pet can take many forms and duration can vary, veterinarian says
Events
- Save the date: Associate vice president for student life/diversity and multicultural student affairs candidate open forums
- Reminder: Kenneth Schultz to present Provost Distinguished Lecture Oct. 13
- Copyright Workshop Series: Publisher Copyright Contract Addendum and Negotiation
- 'Food Evolution' movie showing Oct. 17 at Forum Hall
- Free health assessments offered today on Bosco Student Plaza
- Bakery Science Club sale today
- Take a selfie with campus police
- Online Teval open session today and tomorrow
- High school juniors to learn about college life at the K-State Alumni Association's Just For Juniors event in Manhattan
- Graduate Student Council professional development: Poster Presentations 101
- Fresh Check Day
Kudos, publications and presentations
University life
October 10, 2017
Hale Library was dedicated Oct. 5, 1997, after a multiyear renovation and expansion project of the original campus library building, Farrell.
News and research
- Climate change predicted to reduce size, stature of dominant Midwest plant, collaborative study finds
- Graduate Student Council calls for notable scholarly achievements by graduate students
- College of Human Ecology announces advisory board changes
- K-State Police investigate damage to property
Events
- Sukkot Solidarity Dinner
- College of Education announces documentary premiere about first-year teachers
- Kappa Delta Pi ChariTEA event at McAlister's Deli
- Join us at the K-State Alumni Center Showcase for free food and prize drawings
- Sickweather CEO Graham Dodge to visit K-State
- K-State Band concerts Oct. 10-11
- Union Renovation Celebration
- Kat Chat — Mythbusters: Breaking the stigma of psychological disorders
- Science Cafe at Radina's in Aggieville today
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
- College of Veterinary Medicine announces new class of scholars in Veterinary Training Program for Rural Kansas
- K-State Alumni Association names Larry Moeder grand marshal for 2017 K-State Homecoming Parade
Technology
University life
Volunteer opportunities
October 9, 2017
Fall foliage near Holtz Hall.
From the president
News and research
- Advising survey available today for eligible undergraduate students
- K-State Police, LiveSafe to give away iPad
Events
- National Agricultural Biosecurity Center at Kansas State University offers animal disease response training in southwest Kansas
- Reminder: United Way campaign kickoff
- College of Architecture, Planning & Design to dedicate Seaton/Regnier Hall at 2 p.m. Oct. 13
- Trumpet superstar Allen Vizzutti returns to K-State
- Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 9-14
- Innovation-themed Thirsty Thursday for faculty on Oct. 12
- Ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro at McCain on Oct. 16
- December graduates invited to attend fall Grad Expo at K-State Alumni Center
- ADVANCE Distinguished Lecture Series, Mathematics Department Colloquium Lecture Series present Yuri Godin
- Graduate Workshop Series: Understand Academic Integrity Through Multiple Lenses
- International Coffee Hour
- K-State Libraries workshop tomorrow: Finding your perfect research resource
- Soumia Barhan to speak Oct. 12 as part of What Matters to Me and Why series
- Fall 2017 Shred Day is Tuesday, Oct. 17
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
October 6, 2017
Focused in Friday: Bridge in the Quinlan Natural Area near Campus Creek on the Kansas State University Manhattan campus.
From the president
Updates from leadership
News and research
- President Myers presents to NATO working group, discusses biological threats to agriculture
- Kansas State University's Beef Cattle Institute appoints David Amrine as its new research director
- A space just for graduate students: Graduate Student Space now available in Eisenhower Hall
Events
- Save the date: Dean of K-State Global Campus candidate open forums
- 2017 Vanguard Lecture Series: Vijay Kanagala
- Speaker to address 'Your One Wild and Precious Life'
- Arcomusical brings Brazilian music and culture to K-State
Human resources and benefits
- Asbestos Awareness for Building Occupants training session offered Oct. 13
- ALiCE training offered Oct. 20
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Freshmen honorary Quest selects new members
- Management Professor Diane Swanson publishes book chapter on socially responsible leadership
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
October 5, 2017
The new stained glass mural, "A Spot I Love Full Well," at the K-State Alumni Center pays tribute to four iconic buildings on campus.
Updates from leadership
News and research
Events
- Engineering Extension promotes national Energy Efficiency Day
- Mural lab in Aggieville
- Couple and family therapy staff to present for Domestic Violence Awareness Month
- Division of Biology presents Henry Adams on Oct. 6
- It's SPARK Week: What's happening today
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
Technology
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
University life
October 4, 2017
An eastern swallowtail butterfly and three Vanessa cardui butterflies — known as painted lady butterflies — on the Kansas State University Manhattan campus.
Events
- Kansas State University Fighting for a Cure Day and benefit shirt celebrate university's fight against cancer
- It's SPARK Week: What's happening today
- The drama 'The Arsonists' being presented by K-State Theatre at the Mark A. Chapman Theatre
- Bakery Science Club sale today
- Free CrossFit today in Bosco Student Plaza
- K-State Confucius Institute offers Chinese calligraphy, zither and folk dance lessons
- Join us for the 2017 Black Alumni/Greek Reunion
- Pair of Kansas City Chiefs executives to speak as part of Sports Marketing Speaker Series
- Faculty presentations, student readings for #GetCurious event on Thursday, Oct. 12
- Join the K-State Alumni Association for an International Social Hour in Kansas City
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Arts and Sciences' alumni awardees include poet laureate, Broadway performer, international development specialist
- Greeks striving for the green
Technology
Campus construction and maintenance
October 3, 2017
The sun shines at the Kansas State University Gardens.
News and research
- Researchers identify free-flowing aerosol particles using holograms, lasers
- Recent personnel promotions and new hires at Kansas State University Foundation
- New Online Teval system is here
- October is Exercise is Medicine on Campus month
Events
- Memorial service for Steve Logback
- High school marching bands from around the region participating in Central States Marching Festival Oct. 7
- Kansas State University celebrating 89th annual Family Day on Oct. 14
- Charles Blow next Lou Douglas lecturer
- What Matter to Me and Why speaker series to feature Soumia Bardhan Oct. 12
- Join K-State Libraries for Wine & Wisdom, a free faculty event
- Enhance your teaching: Apply for the Peer Review of Teaching Program
- Art in Motion, a free celebration of art Oct. 7
- It's SPARK Week: What's happening today
- Week one of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
- Register now for Safe Zone Basic Ally training
- Check out the Graficomovil at the Beach Museum this week
- Kat Chat: Stress Management
Human resources and benefits
- Enrollment for State Employee Health Plan insurance is open
- Recognizing Discrimination and Sexual Harassment offered Oct. 17
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Buckwalter named to board of directors
- Loughmiller appointed to distinguished professorship
- Roman Ganta advances tick-borne research in Australia and New Zealand
- Hasler named recipient of endowed chair
- Chemistry professor wins 73rd Midwest Award from the American Chemical Society
University life
Volunteer opportunities
October 2, 2017
Windows line a hallway in the Berney Family Welcome Center.
News and research
- Duane Dunn named interim dean of K-State Global Campus
- K-State Athletics Diversity and Inclusion Initiative aims to enhance family atmosphere
- K-State sets record graduation rates, but enrollment declines
- New swine disease research suggests microbiome modulation as possible alternative to antibiotics
Events
- Monty Python's John Cleese live at McCain on Oct. 5
- Institute for the Health and Security of Military Families to host eighth anniversary open house celebration
- Graduate Workshop Series: Getting a Head Start with the ETDR Writing Template
- Join us to celebrate Pete Souza, inaugural Alumni Excellence Award recipient, deadline Oct. 4
- Union Renovation Celebration
- SPARK Week: What's happening today
- Get involved with Cybersecurity Awareness Month
- K-State Theatre's 'The Arsonists' takes the stage this week
- Save the date: University Support Staff Open Forum