November 24, 2014
Updates from leadership
- K-State 2025 Snapshots of Success: Graduate Scholarly Experience – Theme 3
- Nominations for Provost's Lecture on Excellence in Scholarship
News and research
- Community Action Grants deadline Jan. 15
- Avoid an uninvited guest this Thanksgiving: food poisoning
- Psychology professor says social validation, meeting expectations among reasons we overeat on Thanksgiving
From the Office of General Counsel
Events
- Game day refreshments at the Beach Museum of Art
- K-State Libraries joins forces with five organizations to create immersive exhibit of local history
Kudos, publications and presentations
Gifts
November 21, 2014
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Building hours at K-State Libraries' six locations vary over break
- Proposals for open/alternative textbook funding due Dec. 3
Kudos, publications and presentations
- K-State Mock Trial Team scores high at invitational tournament
- Chapes presented with American Society for Gravitational and Space Research Founder's Award
- Engineering assistant professor selected for National Science Foundation-funded fellowship program
- Civil engineering doctoral candidate receives student of the year honor
Publications and presentations
November 20, 2014
Updates from leadership
From the Kansas Board of Regents
From the vice president for research
News and research
- Free shuttle service on campus
- Circolo italiano's Superhero Showdown a success
- K-State animal care and use program accredited
- World agricultural scientist Wayne Freeman receives university's honorary doctorate
Events
- K-State volleyball hosts Texas Christian University
- Honoring Transgender Day of Remembrance with guest speaker Geena Rocero
- Lecture today about induction, exploitation of plant cell suicide
- Vernon Larson Lecture today
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Agricultural honorary society inducts new student, faculty leaders
- Veterinary college presents teaching excellence awards
- K-State's improv comedy team wins regional competition
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
November 19, 2014
From the provost
News and research
- Find out about university holiday closings, reduced activities
- University Climate Survey closes today
Events
- K-State Alumni Association offers free breakfast to December graduates
- Bakery Science Club bake sale today at Shellenberger
- Theta Xi, Gamma Phi Beta game day tailgate benefits Girls on the Run, Boys and Girls Club and Multiple Sclerosis Foundation
- Classical music great Yo-Yo Ma to perform Dec. 3 at McCain Auditorium
- Meyerowitz presentations at K-State to be streamed live
Personnel changes
Publications and presentations
- Roshanravan presents at 2014 National Women's Studies Association
- K-State outranks US average for publications co-authored with institutions from other countries
November 18, 2014
News and research
- Dates for fall 2014 online TEVALs
- Important changes to note when signing up under Affordable Care Act
Events
- Transfer Ambassador Program Gift Mart Nov. 20
- The Hageman Distinguished Lectureship series to present Elliot Meyerowitz
- Annual Friends of the K-State Gardens Poinsettia Sale
- Dole Hall Open House Dec. 5
- Kansas State University Orchestra concert to include music from 'Hansel and Gretel,' Mozart, Shostakovich
Human resources and benefits
Publications and presentations
- Olibe to present research at the Journal of Contemporary Accounting and Economics 2015 Symposium
- K-State Salina professor releases inaugural book chronicling the first all-women's college in Kansas
Technology
Campus construction and maintenance
Volunteer opportunities
November 17, 2014
Updates from leadership
Communications and Marketing
Research
News and research
- Selected Professions Fellowships for women, deadline Jan. 10
- K-State Police Department reminds K-Staters to remove temptations for thieves
- Kansas State University launches free safety app
- Beach Museum organizes project to digitally preserve noted Smithsonian Institute traveling exhibition on tallgrass prairies
Events
- 'Staying Safe Over the Holidays' seminar
- Community Cinema: 'Evolution of a Criminal' screening
- Entomology distinguished alum to speak on plant protection in developing nations
- Geography Awareness Week, Nov. 16-22
- Pride of Wildcat Land annual concert Nov. 30 at Ahearn Field House
Kudos, publications and presentations
- DePaoli receives the 2014 Nueva Latina Estrella Award
- Bhandari receives Governor's Award for Outstanding Graduate Poster
Publications and presentations
November 14, 2014
News and research
Shared governance
Events
- Circolo italiano meeting: Italiano, jazz, conversation with Lisa Engleken Nov. 18
- Get ready to celebrate the 2014 International Education Week
- Open forum on racial profiling Nov. 18
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Piano students receive awards at state competition
- Hungarian Academy of Sciences recognizes K-State architecture professor Peter Magyar
- K-State freshman part of the game jam winning team
Gifts
Technology
November 13, 2014
Updates from leadership
From the vice president for research
News and research
- Research/creative inquiry, travel awards deadline Nov. 15
- IGP Institute holds partnership training
- Disease could cost black walnut industry millions, forest specialist warns
- K-State genetics doctoral fellowship deadline Dec. 15
Events
- Mahaney to present lecture American Southwest art today
- Mathematics Colloquium lecture Nov. 13
- Kanost to present Modern Languages' Signatures Lecture on literary, linguistic and cultural matters
- Attend the Institute for Student Learning Assessment tomorrow
- K-State basketball hosts doubleheader Friday
- Fundraising bake sale for the Manhattan Animal Shelter
- Creative Time Summit screening Nov. 14
- iPad user meeting Nov. 13: Exploring iOS 8
- West Stadium Center tour focus of Nov. 20 brown bag for communicators
- Nesse presents on mapping Manhattan, 'The Ghost Map' as part of Faculty Lecture Series
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Interior design students win regional competition
- Chemical engineering senior wins national student design competition
- Harth receives Rising Star Award
- 2014 Outstanding Support to International Initiatives Award
- Housing and Dining Services staff present, receive awards at regional conference
- Phillips 66 Business Ethics Case Competition awards $2,750 to K-State students
Publications and presentations
- K-State math professor author of new book
- American ethnic studies faculty present at National Association for Chicana and Chicano Studies
- Political science professor publishes on timely topic
Gifts
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
November 12, 2014
News and research
- K-State Online: TEVAL is now available in Canvas
- Fall 2015 residence hall contract is available
- Climate survey deadline Nov. 19
- Patent awarded for nontoxic, genetics-based nanotechnology against mosquitoes and other insect pests
Events
- Oz to Oz: Australian scholar to speak on federalism
- Bake Club cookie, bread sale today
- 'Using NVivo 10 to Tap Social Media Streams' presentation Nov. 21
- K-Staters invited to annual Big Data conference in Kansas City
- Dine for Dogs Nov. 17
- Native American Student Association sponsors Monte Yellow Bird Nov. 14
- Social Media Round Table to meet Thursday
- Geography Colloquium Friday examines use of techniques to date Earth surface processes
- David Thompson to give lecture on infographics, publication design
- World-renowned expert on food systems to discuss agricultural sustainability Nov. 17
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Innovative Education Program of the Year to be presented to Centro Studi Citta di Orvieto, Italy
- Brandon Clark receives 2014 Advisor of the Year Award
- Master of Agribusiness program, staff receive regional awards
- Two Kansas State University professors receive Higuchi awards
Publications and presentations
- Undergraduate marketing students present at national conference
- Chakrabarti, Donnelly, Phillips present at National Dance Education Organization conference
Gifts
Campus construction and maintenance
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
- Curriculum and instruction's November newsletter for new teachers
- Lifelines: College of Veterinary Medicine newsletter
November 11, 2014
Research
News and research
- K-State Online: Copy final grades from Canvas to iSIS
- Hugoton High School students watch College of Education documentary on first-generation college students
- Two tons of paper collected during October Shred Day
Events
- 2014 Fair Trade Marketplace Nov. 12-14
- Cinema italiano presents 'Le fate ignorati'
- Online seminar: Helping students succeed in large classes Nov. 20
- Next meeting of Adolescents and Adults with Autism Support Group
- Adopt-a-School Project Bingo Night on Nov. 14
- K-State Salina Civic Luncheon to focus on emerging trends and technologies of unmanned aircraft systems
- K-State Libraries hosts International Games Day symposium, day of gaming
- Two educational games the topic of discussion Wednesday
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Architecture professor receives award from Norway
- Hosni selected as university 2014 International Educator of the Year
Gifts
November 10, 2014
Updates from leadership
News and research
From the Office of General Counsel
Events
- Military families healing arts workshop at the Beach Museum
- Lou Douglas Lecture Series to discuss 'Monetizing the Student' Nov. 11
- Plant-based food properties expert to speak Dec. 2
- Graduate Student Council hosts fundraiser at Texas Roadhouse
- K-State volleyball hosts KU
- Letting Them Out of the Bottle workshop
- K-State Diversity Summit celebrates accomplishments, brings international demographer to campus Nov. 14
- Retirement saving, investing seminar Nov. 12
- Celebration of life for K-State alumna, benefactor Marianna Kistler Beach
- Nov. 13 National Academic Advising Association webinar
- K-State women's basketball game day: Tickets start at $5 for kids, $8 for adults
- Veterans Appreciation Week Nov. 10-14
- K-State Black Faculty and Staff Alliance meeting at noon today
Human resources and benefits
- Effective Stress Management offered Nov. 20
- The Americans with Disabilities Act presentation Nov. 18
Publications and presentations
- Archaeologist presents at regional conference
- K-State's Beef Cattle Institute provides transportation training
- Political science faculty, students present at national conference
Gifts
November 7, 2014
News and research
- Kansas State University student a finalist in Rhodes Scholarship competition
- Several K-State Web applications unavailable Nov. 8-9
Events
- Inline hockey league games on campus
- Landscape architecture program celebrates 50 years at K-State
- New Faculty Institute luncheon Nov. 14
- Friends of the Beach Museum of Art trip to Kansas City
- Iconic European horticulturist, landscape architect, Peter Wirtz, to speak at K-State
- Islamic Center of Manhattan Open House Nov. 8
- 'Sweeney Todd' tickets available for Saturday
- K-State basketball hosts Washburn Sunday
- Institute working with USO for fall goods drive
- This Week in Virology recording today at Division of Biology
Personnel changes
Publications and presentations
- Parker presents at College Music Society national conference
- K-State faculty, students present at 12th annual Ecological Genomics Institute international symposium
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
November 6, 2014
From the vice president for research
Research
News and research
Events
- Opening reception for art exhibit by K-State students today
- Mathematics Colloquium lecture Nov. 6
- Why I Give: A Week of Gratitude
- Call for presentations for K-State Conference on Applied Statistics in Agriculture
- Celebrate International Education Week Nov. 16-21
Human resources and benefits
- Processing Minors iSIS training Nov. 11 available in HRIS
- Anti-discrimination training offered in November, December
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Kramer named fellow of American Concrete Institute
- Thanks to Greeks Going Green
- Administrators recognize preservice teacher's act of heroism
- Staley School of Leadership Studies faculty, students participate in 16th annual International Leadership Association Global Conference
- K-State Salina's Taylor named top pilot second year in row while university team places second overall in regional aviation competition
Publications and presentations
Campus construction activities
Technology
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
November 5, 2014
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Master of Agribusiness offers new course: Economic Issues in the Global Animal Health Industry
- Regional & community planning students host annual learning event with local elementary school
- Deadline for career development grants for women is Dec. 15
Events
- Model train show at the K-State Student Union Nov. 6-7
- Open forums for two candidates for investigator in the Office of Institutional Equity
- Bakery Science Club's bake sale today
- Fiction writer Hester Kaplan to read from her work on Friday
- Manhattan veterans to share stories of Vietnam War Nov. 11
- Broadway musical 'Elf' comes to McCain just in time for the holidays
- Native American Heritage Month events
- First Friday Data Workshop: Data storage, archiving with K-Rex, Beocat
- K-State Global Campus offering events for National Distance Learning Week Nov. 10-14
- University Life Cafe fundraiser at Buffalo Wild Wings
Kudos, publications and presentations
- K-State geography students honored at regional meeting
- Thorpe named Kansas World Language Teacher of the Year
Gifts
Technology
November 4, 2014
From SGA
Research
News and research
- K-State faculty invited to develop open or alternative textbooks
- K-State First partners with New Prairie Press to bring students free, online textbook
Events
- Support Big Brothers Big Sisters in favorite superhero vote
- Friends of the KSU Gardens Holiday Luncheon
- Enjoy Orange Leaf, support the American Red Cross
- Use an e-newsletter to stay in touch with alumni, donors: E-newsletter training is Nov. 11.
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Hagenmaier, Jackson receive awards from University Professional and Continuing Education Association
- Ogden dietetics student named College of Human Ecology student commencement speaker
Publications and presentations
- Cable gives keynote at Latin American Museums Conference
- Ritterbush presents at archaeology conference
- Huck Boyd Institute director to address national conference
- Geography faculty, students present at regional conference
- Anthropology faculty present at anthropological conference
Gifts
November 3, 2014
Updates from leadership
- Monday Marketing Minute: Video tsunami creates need for teamwork
- Letter from A.D. John Currie: Vanier Football Complex update
From SGA
- Free shuttle available today for advanced voters
- The Green Action Fund is accepting student proposals
News and research
Events
- Videographer shares behind-the-scenes footage
- Asian American Student Union fall 'Pho-ndraiser'
- Early Childhood Student Association Orange Leaf fundraiser
- Call for abstracts: 2014 K-State Research Forum
- 'Trade of Innocents' movie screening tomorrow
- International Coffee Hour Series presents Saudi Arabia
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Laudan and VanDever the 2015 K-State Student Ambassadors
- Singers from School of Music, Theatre, and Dance place at regional auditions
- Schrick's publication recommended for Faculty of 1000
Publications and presentations
- Kile presenting at national conference
- Health communication students present at international conferences
Campus construction activities
Campus construction and maintenance
- Service interruption: Phone repairs Nov. 7 to affect 10 buildings on campus
- Service interruption: College Heights road closure