November 27, 2013
News and research
- Four university researchers named fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
Events
Publications and presentations
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
November 26, 2013
News and research
- Weigel Library closed beginning Wednesday, Nov. 27
- Companies turning to customer relationship management to make the sale
Events
Publications and presentations
- President of Hungary university collaborates with Fan on publication
- Several K-State faculty and staff present at state conference on student affairs
November 25, 2013
Updates from leadership
Research
News and research
- Do you or someone you know live the Wildcat Way?
- Export your data now before Axio Survey is retired
- Alternative Service Committee seeks input on university support staff handbook
Events
- Family holiday workshop at the Beach Museum Dec. 8
- Plan to attend 2014 Spring Teaching Workshop
- 'Tis the season: December brings plenty of holiday-related cultural events to campus
- 'The Sound of Christmas': Elisabeth von Trapp performing holiday favorites at McCain Auditorium
Kudos, publications and presentations
Technology
November 22, 2013
Updates from leadership
- Standing Committee on Academic Advising being established
- Two candidates will interview for the position of associate provost for international programs
News and research
- National Academic Advising Association consults at Qatar University
- Brainstorming luncheon concludes International Education Week events
- Expansion at Manhattan Regional Airport calls for temporary facilities and patience
- Regional and community planning students participate in annual learning event with charitable twist
- Provide feedback for vice president for administration and finance candidates
Events
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Greeks support going green
- Chemistry professor Aikens receives Outstanding Alumna Award
- International Education Week concludes, internationalization of the campus continues
Publications and presentations
Outcome of university support staff vote
November 21, 2013
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Holiday hours for the Beach Museum
- Police investigating student death; foul play not suspected
- Campus police release name of student found dead in residence hall parking lot
Events
- Notre Dame chemical engineering professor to speak at Kansas State University's National Academy of Engineering Seminar Series
- Campus visit for vice president for administration and finance candidate is Friday, Nov. 22
- All about dance: WinterDance 2013 Dec. 5-7 at Mark A. Chapman Theatre
- Mathematics Colloquium lecture Nov. 21
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
- University's newly endowed chair in wheat research awarded to its namesake
- Two K-State faculty receive $5,000 Iman Awards for research and teaching
Publications and presentations
- Prevent the flu before the holidays sneak up
- 26th annual Kansas State University Conference on Applied Statistics in Agriculture call for presentations
Campus construction and maintenance
November 20, 2013
Updates from leadership
- Memorandum: 2014 leadership, management institutes
- November holiday letter from vice president for administration and finance
- President shares opportunities for an expanded research corridor with city commissioners
From SGA
News and research
Events
- Campus visit for vice president for administration and finance candidate is Thursday, Nov. 21
- Bakery Science Club bake sale
- Mind and Meditation workshop today
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Lavis honored with Excellence in Irrigation Education award
- Target awards grant to Associated General Contractors student chapter
Publications and presentations
- 'We Are K-State' book features student, alumni photos
- Faculty, students in communication sciences and disorders present at national conference
November 19, 2013
News and research
- American Association of University Women International Fellowships for women application deadline is Dec. 1.
- Amaryllis plants added to university's 2013 poinsettia sale
- K-State student works to achieve career goals through study abroad
From the Office of General Counsel
Shared governance
Events
- FIJIs fighting for Sydney on Nov. 21
- Soibelman discusses moduli spaces of Higgs bundles at the mathematics colloquium lecture this afternoon
- Fundraiser at UMI Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar benefits Japanese club, program
- 'What makes news?' to be the topic of Nov. 21 Communicators' Brown Bag
- Visiting geographical scientist to discuss community geography on Thursday
- Gift Mart available today in the K-State Student Union courtyard
- 'Be Who You Are — Ready Player One Interactive' event is Wednesday
- International Education of the Year Awards Ceremony begins at 4 p.m. today
- Graduate students: Nov. 22 is the deadline for submitting theses, dissertations and reports
Human resources and benefits
- 'Respectful Work Relationships 2' training sessions are Dec. 3, 5
- Don't miss the deadline to receive your 2013 W-2 electronically
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
November 18, 2013
News and research
Events
- College of Education hosts iPad events in January
- K-State Libraries continues Muslim Journeys program series
- Circolo Italiano cinema night
- Healing arts event for military couples
- Celebrating Geography Awareness Week
- New College of Architecture, Planning & Design exhibit explores South Asian architecture
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Agronomy students excel at national association meeting
- K-State Salina students earn key aviation industry certifications
Publications and presentations
- College of Architecture, Planning & Design faculty presentations
- Orthel speaks on sustaining self and culture at American Folklore Society
Gifts
Technology
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
November 15, 2013
News and research
- We want to hear from you... just sooner than later
- University, Merck Animal Health partner to open diagnostic lab at Olathe campus
- Classroom experiences help K-State Salina student soar with airline internship
- International Education Week continues with brown bag luncheons, awards ceremony, talent show
Events
- K-State basketball hosts Long Beach State
- Union Program Council's After Hours poker tournament tonight
- Why I give: Donors share their story today in Town Hall at Leadership Studies
- Campus visit for vice president for administration and finance candidate is Monday, Nov. 18
- Institute for the Health and Security of Military Families holiday toy drive
- Recreation services offers Synergy workshop
- Tips and tricks eNewsletter training Nov. 19
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Prasad selected as the 2013 International Educator of the Year winner
- Personal financial planning team earns high honors in national competition
Publications and presentations
- Russell presents invited lectures at University of Kentucky
- Kingery-Page, Melvin publish in International Journal of Pedagogy and Curriculum
- College of Architecture, Planning & Design faculty present at October conferences
Gifts
- 2013 All-University Campaign deadline is today
- Continuing education staff contribute to distance student scholarship funds
November 14, 2013
Updates from leadership
- Campus visit for vice president for administration and finance candidate Alan Ridnour is Friday, Nov. 15
- Finalists to interview for College of Arts and Sciences associate dean for academic affairs
- Four finalists to interview for dean of the College of Engineering
News and research
- International Education Week collaboration continues
- Professionals rank College of Architecture, Planning & Design programs among nation's best
- Kansas Board of Regents approves promotion of American ethnic studies, women's studies to departments
- Fostering the spirit of the holidays
- Degree Audit Reporting System to undergo upgrade, provide new features Dec. 9
Events
- 'Visual Inquiry: 2013 Kansas State University Art Faculty Exhibition' opening
- Get your vintage K-State Proud shirt today
- Brett William Mock memorial service Nov. 17
- Annual Joe Tiao Lecture tonight to discuss hidden motives of economics
- The recycling center celebrates National Recycle Week at the K-State Student Union
- Social Media Round Table meeting today
- Always golden: Gold Orchestra celebrates 25th anniversary with special recognition from Gov. Brownback
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Civil engineering professor named chair of national committee
- College of Architecture, Planning & Design prepares to attend national conference, receive honors
- The K-State Mock Trial team finishes fourth at U.S. Air Force Academy
- University's Greg Eiselein named Carnegie/CASE Kansas Professor of the Year
Publications and presentations
Gifts
Technology
Campus construction and maintenance
Volunteer opportunities
November 13, 2013
News and research
- Mortar Board honors outstanding faculty members
- Successful rhinoceros procedure by the Veterinary Health Center and Rolling Hills Zoo
Events
- International student and scholar services hosting Coffee Hour about Chile
- Presentation on using electronic social network analysis to understand online relationships
- K-State/Fort Riley Men's Rugby Club takes on Topeka
- K-State Rotaract Club pancake feed
- KSU Bakery Science Club bake sale
- 'Sex Ed. What Wasn’t Covered' theater production begins Nov. 14
- Riportella to present second campus lecture today on the Affordable Care Act
- Online Introduction to Office 365 sessions
- Public meeting Nov. 20 at K-State Salina will address Schilling cleanup
- Social entrepreneurship symposium for Kansas City-area professionals features area entrepreneurs
Human resources and benefits
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Thurston-González wins Bruce Tracy Award
- K-State Libraries assistant dean honored by Kansas Native Plant Society
- K-State Center for Risk Management Education and Research announces student fellows
- K-State Salina Flight Team lands first-place finish at regional SAFECON competition
Publications and presentations
- Adams presents at national meeting
- Geography professor publishes new book
- Geological Society of America annual meeting presentations
- Faculty, students from security studies present research in St. Louis
- Ecological Genomics Institute hosts international symposium
Volunteer opportunities
November 12, 2013
Updates from leadership
Research
News and research
Events
- Mathematics Colloquium lecture Nov. 12
- 'Half the Sky' film screenings Nov. 12 featuring two segments: 'Forced Prostitution,' 'Sex Trafficking'
- Hunger in the heartland to be discussed today
- Celebrate International Education Week this week
- K-State Libraries hosting International Games Day activities
- K-State basketball hosts Oral Roberts
- Show your thanks during fulPHIL this week
- Transfer ambassadors host Gift Mart Nov. 19
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Carroll to receive cultural competency award
- Geography doctoral candidate wins paper presentation award
- Students receive Chapman Scholarships, benefit from summer opportunities
Publications and presentations
Gifts
- A message from the student body president Eli Schooley: Your example makes a difference
- Gifts ensure couple's legacy at K-State
November 11, 2013
Updates from leadership
News and research
- E-newsletter templates, training available
- Recycling is free
- University using Twitter to reach out to potential job applicants
- Grade submission deadline Dec. 23 for fall 2013
- Call for abstracts: 2014 K-State Research Forum
Events
- International Education Week begins at noon today
- Geology department seminar, advisory council meeting Nov. 14
- Using NVivo for mixed methods research webinar on Nov. 15
- Early release workshop: Digital photography workshop with photography student Chelcie Sutherland
- 'Bullied: A Student, a School and a Case That Made History' showing Nov. 13
- Attend the Institute for Student Learning Assessment tomorrow
- iPad user group meeting Nov. 14: Ways to troubleshoot your iPad
- Veterans Appreciation Week
- University celebrates National Distance Learning Week with campus, online events Nov. 11-15
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Two professors named 2013-2014 Commerce Bank Distinguished Graduate Faculty
- College of Veterinary Medicine's Anderson receives E.P Pope Award from American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians
Gifts
November 8, 2013
Updates from leadership
News and research
- K-State Book Network announces student, faculty/staff awards
- Mail service on Veterans Day
- Entomology department ranks No. 8 in nation
- Public relations students help support international programs office
Events
- Kansas State home hockey games this weekend
- Come one, come all to bingo for a cause on Nov. 15
- Got hip-hop: Delrow to discuss influence of hip-hop lyrics
- NACADA peer advising webinar Nov. 14
- Hit Broadway musical 'Memphis' comes to McCain Auditorium
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Greeks going green: Recycling staff thanks Greek organizations
- Housing staff recognized for regional and national achievements
Publications and presentations
- Dobrzanski to present a lecture-recital at Arizona State
- Coates publishes chapter in new book on sustainability
- Education faculty present at AEA conference
Technology
November 7, 2013
Research
- New test can diagnose emerging strains of canine parvovirus
- Cybersecurity algorithms, techniques being developed through anthropology methods
News and research
Events
- 'Beyond Glory': Play brings soldiers' acts of valor to life at McCain, honors veterans
- 'The Truth About Rape and How to Help a Survivor' presentation Nov. 11
- APDesign Research Symposium Nov. 8-9
- French Club kicks off November with food, film
- Register today: CAREER Award Program informational session on Nov. 12, a few seats remain
- Civic Luncheon Lecture at K-State Salina focuses on hydraulic fracturing in Kansas
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Kansas State club soccer team wins regionals
- Agronomy student wins award at Governor's Water Conference
Publications and presentations
- Hamilton will join a discussion on performance and the cognitive sciences in Dallas
- Metalsmithing professor, instructor present at national exposition
University life
November 6, 2013
Updates from leadership
News and research
Events
- Computing and information sciences hosts 22nd annual High School Programming Contest
- K-State volleyball hosts West Virginia
- International seminar planned about forest hydrology and watershed management
- Open access in the social sciences and humanities
- Online registration extended for the Institute for Student Learning Assessment
- Celebrate International Education Week
- KSU Bakery Science Club bake sale
- Big 12 Champions in action Friday night
- University's GROW program sponsors 'All 4 Animal Health' on Nov. 9
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
November 5, 2013
News and research
- New men's basketball student-athlete: Justin Edwards
- Ten graduate students selected to present research at annual statewide summit
- Deadline for open/alternative textbook proposals is Nov. 8
- Don’t fear the beards: Men of campus police department participating in No-Shave November
Events
- K-State faculty, staff discounts for the musical 'The Wedding Singer'
- Join women's basketball for faculty/staff appreciation day with discounted tickets
- Riportella's Affordable Care Act lecture to be streamed live
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
- Business students present at marketing conference
- American ethnic studies professor publishes article on cross-national differences on employment insecurity in the European Union
- Communication studies congratulates faculty member Sarah Riforgiate for publication
November 4, 2013
Updates from leadership
Research
News and research
Events
- EDUCAUSE webinar noon Nov. 12 on undergraduate use of technology
- Final day to register for the Institute for Student Learning Assessment
- Invitation to American ethnic studies open summit Nov. 6
- Brian Regan: Comedian brings family-friendly humor to McCain Auditorium
- Riportella to present campus lectures Nov. 5 and 13 on the Affordable Care Act and how it will impact students
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Agronomy professor receives Irwin Youngberg Award for Applied Science
- Recognizing excellence: Multicultural Honor Society inducts new members
- Kansas State University recognized as a Phi Kappa Phi Chapter of Merit
Publications and presentations
Gifts
- Dolese Co. announces significant multiyear gift for Kansas State University
- Your participation is counting: 38 percent and climbing
Technology
Volunteer opportunities
November 1, 2013
Research
News and research
- Kansas State football nominated for Armed Forces Merit Award
- Help K-State Book Network select the common reading book for 2014
Events
- Learn the keys to evaluation, promotion and tenure at the New Faculty Institute luncheon Nov. 8
- Bill Nye tickets available Monday
- Philanthropups Sunday, Nov. 3, at FarmHouse Fraternity
- British percussionist Joby Burgess performs at K-State
- Circolo italiano meeting Sunday
- College of Business Administration hosts GTM Week for networking and interacting with students
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
Technology
- CryptoLocker malware spreading through campus, destroying data
- Zimbra email maintenance this weekend