November 30, 2011
News and research
Events
- University of Texas at Arlington computing science professor to give distinguished lecture today
- Beach Museum of Art to host holiday craft workshop Sunday
Technology
November 29, 2011
News and research
- Five ways to Live United
- Computing and information sciences professor visits top Indonesian universities to help form strategic partnerships
- Nominations open for Classified Employee of the Year
Events
- K-State women invited to Wednesday Brown Bag lunch: Balancing your life through the holidays
- University of Texas at Arlington computing science professor to give informal talk today
- French university professor to give second M-Center lecture today
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Swanson to be distinguished visiting scholar at Chicago-area university
- Entomologists receive national recognition for YouTube video
- Mike Kenney named interim head of department of anatomy and physiology
Publications and presentations
- Modern languages faculty present literary translations at national conference
- Architecture professor contributes book chapter
Campus construction and maintenance
November 28, 2011
Updates from leadership
Events
- Faculty Exchange for Teaching Excellence to host teaching forum Wednesday
- Jazz bands to perform Duke Ellington's 'Nutcracker Suite' Tuesday
- Apparel design students host design competition and fashion show Thursday
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
November 23, 2011
November 22, 2011
Events
Publications and presentations
Gifts
Technology
Campus construction and maintenance
- Prepare for possible electrical interruption at Hale Library
- Willard Hall domestic water to be interrupted today
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
November 21, 2011
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Choosing to Live United impacts our community
- Nuclear Regulatory commissioner visits K-State, tours research reactor
Gifts
Campus construction and maintenance
November 18, 2011
Events
- Volleyball team to host Military Appreciation Day Saturday
- 'Tis the season: Dance, art, music highlight December at K-State
- Chat with President Schulz Nov. 28
Publications and presentations
- Psychology professor presents at national, state conference
- Political science professor to present at policy forum in Netherlands
- Music professor presents at annual conference
Campus construction and maintenance
November 17, 2011
News and research
Shared governance
Events
- Music professor to conduct area youth in Gold Orchestra Saturday and Monday
- Social Club's next meeting to 'Hail the Holidays' at Colbert Hills Dec. 6
- Today's Brent P. Smith Memorial Lecture canceled
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
- Clinical sciences professor presents for Kansas City Area Chefs, to present at Washburn Law
- Recent publications and presentations by K-State Libraries faculty and staff
- Human ecology professors present at international conferences
Gifts
Campus construction and maintenance
- Dickens Hall electricity to be interrupted Saturday morning
- Willard Hall northeast section 5# steam to be interrupted Friday afternoon
- Ackert Hall cold domestic water to be interrupted Monday morning
November 16, 2011
Research
Events
- Black Faculty and Staff Alliance to meet today
- National Academic Advising Association to host webinar today
- Dancing in December: Dance program presents WinterDance 2011 Dec. 1-3
Health and safety
Campus construction and maintenance
November 15, 2011
Updates from leadership
Research
Events
- National Science Foundation's director of mathematical sciences to present colloquium today
- Beach Museum of Art hosts Ladies Night Thursday
Human resources and benefits
Publications and presentations
November 14, 2011
News and research
- New officers and members elected to KSU Foundation Board of Directors and Board of Trustees
- K-State adds name to Berlin Declaration
- Choose to Live United TODAY to be entered in prize drawing
- Responding to a need: Professor's book focuses on increasing social, political and physical components of natural disasters
Events
Technology
November 11, 2011
News and research
- Campus utilities to be fully metered by March 2012
- Union to adjust service hours during fall break
- ACCESS Education advances the U.S.-Indonesia comprehensive partnership through collaboration with Kansas State University and other U.S. institutions
Events
- Bring canned food donations for Cats for Cans Saturday
- Geography department talk postponed
- Marching band to present concert Sunday
- Full circle: K-State alum returns to campus to discuss work in nuclear physics
Kudos, publications and presentations
- 2011 Assessment Awards recognize outstanding achievements
- Reception to honor 2011 International Educator of the Year Nov. 18
Publications and presentations
- Psychology faculty present, publish
- Environmental history professor invited to address the 23rd annual Southern Plains Conference
Gifts
Technology
Campus construction and maintenance
- Dickens and Bluemont Hall electricity to be interrupted Dec. 3
- Willard Hall fire alarm testing Monday morning
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
November 10, 2011
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Ninth annual Teaching Retreat: Submit your proposals to share ideas with teaching colleagues
- Urban Water Institute announces director, faculty advisory committee members
- Faculty Senate still requesting applications for mediation coordinator position
Events
- Experience 'Babette's Feast' and food inspired by the film
- Acrobatics and adventure: Cirque Mechanics Theater Company to perform Old West Production in McCain
- I Love Farmers announces WTF? Where’s the Food? at K-State campus today
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Two K-State faculty members receive inaugural Wildcat Pride Award
- Stacy Kovar appointed as associate dean for academic programs of the College of Business Administration
Publications and presentations
Technology
November 9, 2011
News and research
- Notice to faculty preparing syllabi for spring 2012
- Circle of knowledge: Graduate students selected to present research to legislators at annual summit
- Professor's work, committee meeting help support military families as troops leave Iraq
- Loading up on success: Advanced Manufacturing Institute helps Sterling company boost product performance
Events
- National Academic Advising Association to host webinar Thursday
- Representatives from Google to host tech talk Friday
- Training sessions scheduled for KSU Foundation accounting manual
- Flower power: Plant sale offers more than 60 varieties of university-grown holiday poinsettias
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
- Music professor performs at national conference, tours several states and Canada
- Anthropologists present at international conference in Toronto
Gifts
- Dave Fritchen: Why I support the All-University Campaign
- Hawker Beechcraft, Max-Viz donation lets K-State avionics students learn latest technology
Technology
- Faculty/staff: Try new-tech 'ultra short throw' projector through Nov. 18
- Media Development Center has extended hours through Dec. 9
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
November 8, 2011
Research
News and research
Shared governance
Events
- K-State women invited to Wednesday Brown Bag lunch: Meet graduate women student leaders
- Homes for the holidays: Tickets on sale for homes tour benefiting McCain Performance Series
- A time to honor: Army, Air Force ROTC cadets taking part in Veterans Day activities
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Management instructor earns award from office of assessment
- A career of excellence: Public administration professor receives lifetime achievement award
Publications and presentations
- Faculty help prepare 1st Infantry Division for deployment to Afghanistan
- Entomologist presents at ninth Ecological Genomics Symposium
November 7, 2011
Updates from leadership
News and research
- K-Staters attend ribbon-cutting ceremony of Kiowa County Commons in Greensburg
- Black Friday or Cyber Monday: Consumers gain more options for holiday deals
- The choice of Wildcats: Two students from greater Kansas City are university's new ambassadors
Events
- University of Illinois professor to give agricultural economics seminar today
- Hale Library open house celebrates restoration project Nov. 13
- Going the distance for education: University joins National Distance Learning Week
- University Web editor meeting today
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
Gifts
Technology
November 4, 2011
Research
News and research
- College of Education joins national group redefining doctorate degree in education
- On the right track: Advanced Manufacturing Institute helps with new locomotive fueling system that's safer, faster
Events
- President and first lady to host holiday reception at home
- Hale Library Concert Series opens sixth season
- Teleconference with Dave Eggers Tuesday
- Discounted tickets available for Saturday's volleyball match against Texas A&M
- Union computer store to host Apple workshop for faculty and staff Monday
- Conserving our future: K-State researcher to present information on CRP decisions and changing agricultural landscape
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
November 3, 2011
News and research
- Suspenseful debut: School law expert pens first novel, draws on expertise in sexual harassment prevention
- The business of learning: Entrepreneurship students turn classroom learning into a real-world business
- K-State Olathe looks to past, present and future at time capsule ceremony
Events
- Beach Mueum of Art presents 'Folk Art in Kansas'
- Beyond the classroom: Exhibition draws on talents of art faculty
Publications and presentations
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
November 2, 2011
Research
News and research
- Motor pool now includes minibus
- Faculty Senate requesting applications for mediation coordinator
- Getting in financial formation: Intersession course covers military personal finance issues
Events
- Third Vernon Larson International Lecture Nov. 9 to focus on Pakistan
- University Web editor meeting Nov. 7
- University of Pennsylvania professor to present 44th William J. Spencer Lecture Thursday
- Next on stage: Technology, human relationships count for drama in 'The Adding Machine'
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
- Modern languages department head serves as editor of Spanish-language encyclopedia
- Office of international programs staff present at regional conference
November 1, 2011
News and research
Events
- 'Día De Los Muertos' exhibit on display now
- Mathematics Colloquium
- Lecture by Cecelia Tichi on novelist Jack London
- New career fair links students to jobs, internships in public service
- Ribbon cutting for newly renovated Williams Auditorium
Human resources and benefits
Technology
- Zoom videocamera available for checkout by K-Staters
- Zimbra email and services offline early Sunday, Nov. 6
- Self-serve IT help requests now available online