November 30, 2016
In the heart of campus, Hale Library features more than 200 computers and academic resources like printers, scanners, interlibrary loan, expert help from librarians and spaces for both collaborative group work and quiet study.
Updates from leadership
News and research
- A safer supper: Study finds recipes with hand-washing, temperature reminders improve food safety
- K-State, Cowley partnership brings bachelor's degrees within closer reach
- Saving lives: Kansas State University helps provide trucks, equipment for rural fire departments
- Nominate your student employees for Student Employee of the Year
- Kansas Forest Service welcomes new district forester and new geographic information systems student
Shared governance
Events
- Bakery Science Club sale today
- K-State women's club volleyball hosting fundraiser at Varsity Donuts from 6-9 p.m. today
- K-State men's basketball hosts UW-Green Bay tonight
- Space Migration building tours: Holton, Leasure halls
- Football Coach Bill Snyder invites faculty, staff to annual awards ceremony
- Center for Engagement and Community Development celebrates cultural arts engagement at December brown bag
- Kale graduate fellows present research at Geography Colloquium Dec. 2
- K-State Choirs to host annual Festival of Holiday Music
- Vote for the best picture book of 2016 at the Mock Caldecott
- Gardens hosting annual poinsettia sale
- K-State Dance presents WinterDance 2016
Kudos, publications and presentations
- K-State student selected for Japanese National Honor Society-College Chapter
- Project EXCELL wins national award
- K-State piano students win awards at state competition
- K-State hosts Pet Food Experience and Petfood Innovation Workshop
University life
November 29, 2016
Kansas State University's Chemistry/Biochemistry Building was built in 1988.
News and research
- University agronomist Vara Prasad selected as AAAS fellow
- Manhattan flight travel changes for week of Nov. 28-Dec. 2
Events
- 'Thinking in Pictures' author, autism spokesperson Temple Grandin presents 175th Landon Lecture
- Surviving Finals offered today at 4 p.m.
- K-State Alumni Association offers free breakfast to students graduating in December
- K-State Center for Child Development Giving Tree project
- Space Migration building tours: Hale Library and Seaton Hall
- Mathematics department to host national competition for students in grades 1-12
- Offer feedback on the K-State Book Network 2016 selection 'Spare Parts'
- Vietnamese Student Association hosting coffee and madeleine fundraiser Nov. 29-30
- Poinsettias galore at annual open house
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Master's and doctoral graduate students selected for university's Graduate Student Teaching Excellence awards
- Geography honorary society earns Honors Chapter award
November 28, 2016
Durland Hall's windows capture a colorful reflection of the sun.
News and research
Events
- BRI Research Fellows Lecture by Paul Keim Nov. 29
- Space Migration building tour: Anderson, Fairchild halls
- School Counseling Student Organization fundraising night at Texas Roadhouse
- Leadership class to present an ALiCE-based active shooter training
- Guest speaker to discuss endowing machines with creative behavior
- Poet and K-State graduate Sea Sharp to read Nov. 29
- Retirement reception for Bonnie Cravens
- Kinesiology students to present Service Learning Project Forum series
Human resources and benefits
- Injunction issued in FLSA overtime rule litigation
- Supervising Students on the Job training session offered Dec. 9
Kudos, publications and presentations
- College of Arts and Sciences announces Stamey and Gaches Teaching Award winners
- Herrera receives international research award in Cuba
- K-State employees participate in College and University Professional Association for Human Resources conference
November 23, 2016
The windows in the historic Farrell Library Great Room of Hale Library.
News and research
- Postdoctoral fellow joins staff at Kansas State University Bulk Solids Innovation Center
- Governor's Christmas tree delivered to Cedar Crest
Events
- December brings sights, sounds of the season to Kansas State University
- Enjoy holiday spirit with the TEN Tenors Dec. 2 at McCain
- Leadership class to present an ALiCE-based active shooter training Nov. 29
- BRI Research Fellows lecture by Paul Keim Nov. 29
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Report co-authored by Victoriya Volkova reviews methods for analysis of how antibiotics in livestock impact resistance
- Photography professor chairs session at Southeastern College Art Conference
Technology
November 22, 2016
Fall oak tree leaves on the K-State Manhattan campus.
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Flight travel changes for November, December
- Contributions from K-Staters help Housing and Credit Counseling Inc. serve a 22-county region of northeast Kansas
Events
- K-State men's basketball in action tonight
- WinterDance 2016 features original choreography for variety of dance styles
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Promising business ideas earn student entrepreneurs $20,000 from K-State Launch
- Petillo co-chairs action oriented panel on collegiate 'unsafe structures'
- Burrack presents at multiple national conferences
Technology
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
- November issue of WorldWide Wildcats distance student newsletter available
- Diagnostic Insights November 2016 issue is now online
November 21, 2016
An eastern carpenter bee indulges in the pollen from a yellow day lily at the Kansas State University Gardens.
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Food safety expert discusses how to keep Thanksgiving healthy
- Help communicate K-State ASAP program to students
- Gifts from K-Staters help others during crises
Events
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Singers from the School of Music, Theater, and Dance place at regional student auditions
- Miller honored as Communicator of the Year
Campus construction and maintenance
November 18, 2016
Kansas artist Stan Herd worked with students from the K-State departments of art and landscape architecture and regional & community planning to design and install a temporary outdoor installation, “Cairns on the Beach.”
Updates from leadership
News and research
- USAID project led by Kansas State University to help develop new sorghum varieties for Haiti
- University researchers contribute to national meat and poultry surveillance
- Support from K-Staters helps local families, individuals 'Thrive!'
Events
- Two finalists to interview for associate vice president for research
- All-University Campaign: Last day for your participation
- Space Migration building tour: Unger Complex
- Basketball Wildcat weekend Sunday, Nov. 20
- Friends of the Gardens annual poinsettia sale
- Faculty encouraged to promote senior survey for graduating seniors
- K-State women's basketball Craft & Draft night
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers members score high at national conference
- Peter Dorhout moderates session at Association of Public and Land Grant Universities annual meeting
- APDesign faculty, students recognized at American Institute of Architects Kansas/Central States Regional annual conference
- Millán gives plenary speech at international Anzaldúa conference
- K-State China Office celebrates 10 year anniversary
Campus construction and maintenance
- Service interruption: King Hall make up air unit
- Service interruptions for Weber Hall and Ackert Hall domestic water, Fiedler Hall fire sprinkler system
November 17, 2016
Putnam Residence Hall was built in 1951 for $842,000.
Updates from leadership
From the Kansas Board of Regents
News and research
- K-State 2025 Spotlights — Global Campus: 50 Years of Distance Education
- Generosity from K-Staters supports many area nonprofits
Events
- Kansas State Polytechnic's UAS program offers final Part 107 short course of 2016
- 'Annie' takes the stage Nov. 30 at McCain
- Mathematics Colloquium lecture today
- Sexuality and Gender Alliance hosting Transgender Day of Remembrance, special guest Jay Pryor
- Division of Biology Seminar and ADVANCE Distinguished Lecture present Frank Slack Nov. 18
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Joe Sutliff Sanders edits book on 'Tintin' creator Hergé
- K-State represented at national sexuality and gender identity conference
- Student chapter of National Association of Black Engineers assists K-State recycling program
Campus construction and maintenance
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
- November 2016 Lifelines — College of Veterinary Medicine newsletter
- College of Arts and Sciences October 2016 highlights
University life
November 16, 2016
The Historic Conservatory in the Kansas State University Gardens, originally called the Plant Museum, was built in 1907.
Updates from leadership
News and research
- New president welcomed to Kansas State University
- K-State researchers awarded $1.1 million to address challenges in livestock systems in Ethiopia
Events
- Save the date: 2017 Spring Teaching Workshop
- K-State volleyball eyes sweep of Sooners
- Bakery Science Club sale today
- K-State Alumni Association offers free breakfast to students graduating in December
- Celebrate 2016 International Education Week
- Space Migration building tours: Holton Hall and Leasure Hall
- Kansas State Postdoctoral Association hosting business meeting today
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Undergraduate students selected to join Kansas State University cancer research teams
- McClish wins poster presentation at national conference
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
University life
November 15, 2016
Dedicated in 1997, Hale Library is named in honor of Joe and Joyce Hale, who matched student funding to expand Farrell Library.
From the Kansas Board of Regents
News and research
- Dates for fall 2016 online TEVALs
- National Institute of Food and Agriculture grant provides training, networking opportunities for rural veterinarians in Kansas, region
Events
- K-State men's basketball hosts Omaha tonight
- Grad students and advisers: Daily walk-in help sessions to meet ETDR semester deadline Nov. 18
- K-State women's club volleyball hosting fundraiser at Buffalo Wild Wings Nov. 16
- School of Music, Theatre, and Dance hosting Holiday Extravaganza Dec. 9
- Science on Tap: 'Soil is Alive – Exploring the Unseen World Beneath Our Feet'
- K-State Latin Jazz Ensemble to perform at New York music festival
- Space Migration building tour: Hale Library
- Anna Whitfield to present 2016 Sigma Xi Outstanding Senior Scientist Lecture
- K-State Peace Corps hosting storytelling event today
- K-State recycling staff invites you to celebrate National Recycling Day
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
- 10 Kansas State University graduate students earn honors at Research and the State
- College of Human Ecology recognized by the Office of International Programs
- Forest stewardship remains strong in Kansas
- K-State team participates in Reinvention Collaborative Biennial National Conference
Campus construction and maintenance
November 14, 2016
Frost-coated leaves at the Konza Prairie Biological Station
News and research
- Seek and ye shall find great work at K-State
- Academic Assistance Center welcomes two new academic coaches
- Office of Student Activities and Services and Student Governing Association relocate
Events
- Animal behaviorist, autism expert Temple Grandin to present 175th Landon Lecture at Kansas State University
- Reminder: Brown v. Board of Education lecture today
- K-State women's basketball vs. Tulsa
- Graduate Student Council hosting professional development event today
- The Library and Your Research: Enhancing Discovery with Google Scholar and Google Books
- Union Program Council presents Don't Text #JustDrive
- 'Shaping the Future of the Higher Education Landscape' workshop Nov. 21
- Terrie R. McCants to be honored as 2016 International Educator of the Year
- Percussion ensembles to perform fall concert, tribute to former student
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Kansas State University's creative teams receive CASE awards
- Aakeroy and Nel to receive Higuchi-KU Endowment Research Achievement Awards
- 2016 distinguished agricultural economics alumnus sees growing future for agriculture
- Associate professor of dance presents Tap to Togetherness at two national conferences, travels to Ghana
- K-State students perform at international percussive arts society international convention
University life
- New online course helps students develop their strengths
- Fellowships for women scholars application deadline Nov. 15
November 11, 2016
Fountains in Bosco Student Plaza
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Physicists film first 'tango' of an electron pair in an atom
- K-State Legal Education Accelerated Degree students visit Kansas Supreme Court
Events
- Office of Diversity hosting next IMHOTEP black male initiative meeting Nov. 14
- K-State women's basketball vs. Chicago State tonight
- Tell K-State Student Foundation why you give
- K-State Meadow to be featured at on-campus colloquium
- Indian Student Association hosting Sanskriti 2016: A Celebration of Indian Culture Nov. 12
- Derby Dining Center and Willow Lake Farm partner for Thanksgiving dinner Tuesday, Nov. 15
- Mortar Board hosting Reading is Dreaming literacy event for children
- Office of Nontraditional and Veteran Student Services distributes free lunches to veterans
- Two seminar presentations for global engagement opportunities part of International Education Week
Kudos, publications and presentations
- College of Veterinary Medicine presents three faculty members with annual teaching awards
- Wendy Ornelas receives alumni honors from California Polytechnic State University
Campus construction and maintenance
November 10, 2016
Leaves from a littleleaf linden tree fall on the Manhattan campus.
From the president
Updates from leadership
News and research
- K-State 2025 Spotlights: Fostering student-athlete success
- Kansas State University researchers aim to heighten feed mill biosecurity
Events
- Communicators' Brown Bag Nov. 17: Visual thinking strategies for more effective communication
- 'Thirsty Thursday' research social to discuss interdisciplinary NIH opportunities
- Ronald Atkinson performing senior tuba recital today
- Basketball doubleheader Nov. 11
- WellCAT Ambassadors hosting Guy Code vs. Girl Code panel today
- K-State International Education Week begins today
- K-State Student Foundation hosting two Why I Give Week events today
- Food Truck Friday celebrating Veterans Day
Kudos, publications and presentations
- College of Veterinary Medicine students make top 15 cut in national swine-research poster competition
- K-State Research and Extension faculty honored at national conference
- Greeks going green
Campus construction and maintenance
November 9, 2016
The K-State Grain Science and Industry Complex on Kimball Avenue in Manhattan, Kansas.
News and research
- University's Center for Hazardous Substance Research receives $5 million to continue brownfield restoration work
- Deadline extended for two Commerce Bank Presidential awards
- KSIS upgrade coming fall 2017
- Student Success Collaborative Connected summit offers research findings
Events
- Cooking with the chef: Robert Irvine coming to McCain Nov. 17
- Bakery Science Club sale today
- Geography colloquium Nov. 11 examines paleoenvironmental change in southern high plains of Texas
- A day of recognition for talented faculty and staff
- Reminder: 'Religious discourse in The Remnant Trust' lecture tonight
- German program hosting German Film Night tonight
- Indigenous Alliance meeting today
- Provost's Distinguished Lecture Series presents Haroon K. Ullah
- K-State Theatre performs 'Bug' live in Purple Masque Theatre
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine selects Early Admission Scholars
- Phillips 66 Business Ethics Case Competition awards $2,750 to K-State students
- K-State research administrators team up to write article for National Council of University Research Administrators magazine
- K-State First named StrengthsQuest Partner of the Year
Technology
- New authentication service for K-State Wireless and K-State Housing in Hale Library
- Required IT security awareness training: You are K-State's best defense
Campus construction and maintenance
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
November 8, 2016
The Kansas State University Gardens Visitor Center was the university's Dairy Barn and Milk House until 1976.
News and research
Events
- KSDB, K-State Collegian and Channel 8 News to host live election coverage on 91.9 FM
- War shots: Unique photographs from Vietnam War displayed today at Kansas State University
- Engineers Without Borders hosting Bowling and Burritos Nov. 12
- K-State Spanish Club hosting Celebración Cervantina/Cervantes Celebration Nov. 10
- Green Talks: Sustainable Campus
- Nov. 18: Tapping Social Media Data with NCapture and NVivo 11 Plus
- Save the date: Grandparents University 2017
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
University life
November 7, 2016
The north side of Anderson Hall, which is named in honor of John Alexander Anderson, the university's second president.
Updates from leadership
- University names building for former vice provost and dean Elizabeth Unger
- Important Fair Labor Standards Act changes and training information
News and research
- 2017 Space Migration Planning Project underway
- Kansas State University celebrates opening of Berney Family Welcome Center
- Children's book about a baby bison, ecological science free to educators
Events
- Postelection dialogue: Civility and Engagement on Nov. 9 and beyond
- Last two days to buy tickets for the International Food Festival
- Reminder: 'On Just and Unjust Men' lecture today
- Celebrate National Distance Learning Week
- Boeing global manager to present at Polytechnic Campus' Civic Luncheon Lecture Series
- Why I Give Week: How philanthropy has helped K-State
- Fenton Sands to present Agricultural Economics Seminar
- K-State women's basketball hosting Newman University at 7 p.m. today
- Marketing whiz Jeffrey Yapp gives third lecture in Entrepreneurship Lecture Series today
- The Library and Your Research: Discover Primary Sources at K-State Libraries
- Nov. 15: Data analysis and visualization with MATLAB seminar canceled
- Frank Slack to present Division of Biology Seminar Nov. 18
Human resources and benefits
Health and safety
Campus construction and maintenance
- Chemistry storeroom closed for building maintenance Nov. 21
- Service interruptions for Throckmorton and Nichols halls
University life
November 4, 2016
The new Wefald Residence Hall is located above the two-story Kramer Dining Center and consists of six stories and 540 student beds.
News and research
- Discovery of novel virus in swine could prevent history from repeating
- Navigating the world of student loans
- Jason Scuilla curates exhibition at American Chemical Society conference, presents with printmaking collaborators and students
- Marcelo Sabatés accepts position at Columbia College Chicago
- K-State United Way campaign makes progress, will continue after Nov. 6
- Chapes named interim director of cancer research center
Events
- K-State basketball doubleheader tonight
- Celebrating the holidays with Hildegard
- Student Foundation hosts Why I Give Week Nov. 7-11
- Two speakers to lecture on shedding a light on disability rights
- Track and field champion to host book signing
- Eat at Panda Express today to support Pre-Health Ambassadors' fundraiser
Human resources and benefits
- HealthQuest rewards credit earning periods for 2017 and 2018
- 'Money at Work 2: Sharpening Investment Skills' financial workshop offered Nov. 9
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Kansas State Polytechnic Flight Team advances to nationals, senior wins Top Pilot
- Twelve electrical and computer engineering students initiated into honorary
Technology
Volunteer opportunities
November 3, 2016
Eco-friendliness is central to the Leadership Studies Building's design and construction, which was funded entirely by private donors.
Updates from leadership
News and research
- K-State 2025 Spotlights — Economic development: People, purpose and partnerships
- Town and gown: University-city KBED partnership wins national award for economic development
- Kansas State University again honored nationally for diversity, inclusion
- Innovation Lab joins African Union technical networks
Events
- Reminder: University support staff open forum today
- Attend the 2016 Institute for Student Learning Assessment/Diversity Summit today
- Division of Biology Seminar Nov. 4
- Sigma Alpha Iota hosting purple pancake fundraiser today
- Lighting for Film workshop kicks off the 2017 K-State 48 Film Festival
- Web editors meeting today: Using the university events calendar
- E-newsletter training Nov. 9: Use an e-newsletter or blog to stay in touch with alumni and donors
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Finalists chosen for K-State Launch competition
- Kappa Omicron Nu inducts new members
- K-State teams place at regional competition
- JMC faculty member wins award for video featuring K-State research collaboration with industry
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
November 2, 2016
The Kansas State University Gardens daylily collection started with a gift from the Leon and Mary Delmez estate.
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Kansas State University extends freshman deadline, increases scholarships
- Electronic Theses, Dissertations and Reports formatting changes starting spring 2017 semester
Events
- Reminder: HPV vaccine expert to speak at K-State Nov. 3
- Bakery Science Club sale today
- K-State volleyball hosts KU in the Sunflower Showdown tonight
- You are invited: Research and the State graduate student poster session
- Reminder: 'Political thought in The Remnant Trust' lecture today
- 'The Rocky Horror Show' continues with November showtimes in Chapman Theatre
- Paraguayan Student Association hosting second Paraguayan Social today
- Career Center hosting Health Career Meet-Up event on Nov. 3
- Hack K-State hosting second hackathon Nov. 11-13
- KSIS: Processing Minors session offered Nov. 16
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
- College of Veterinary Medicine selects new scholars for veterinary training program serving rural Kansas
- Office of Educational Innovation and Evaluation experts present at 2016 national evaluation conference
Campus construction and maintenance
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
November 1, 2016
Built in 1951 for $515,000, Eisenhower Hall is named after Milton Eisenhower, ninth president of Kansas State University.
From the president
News and research
- Bringing agriculture to biodefense: University leaders highlight issue at Bipartisan Policy Center
- Kansas State University scientists gain upper hand on devastating wheat scab disease
- Journalism class research project linking Morganville to Fèves, France, results in special trip
- Beef Cattle Institute adds resources for Veterinary Feed Directive changes
- Dorhout is 2017 president-elect of American Chemical Society
Events
- November brings a full harvest of culture to K-State
- University support staff open forum Nov. 3
- Exploring Advanced Features of Qualtrics training offered Nov. 11
- Center for Engagement and Community Development Engagement Brown Bag series continues Nov. 4
- Philippine Student Association hosting Adopt-a-School Bingo Night on Nov. 4
- Speaker Jade Perry tackles identity issues in the workplace
- 'Engaging in Research' theme of New Faculty Institute luncheon on Nov. 9
- K-State Book Network announces student, faculty and staff award opportunities
- NewLine 70" TruTouch X7 Unified Collaboration System demonstration Nov. 2
- Wildcats for International Development hosting meet and greet with Martin Coria today
- K-State Police Department and Hale Library hosting Brown Bag Safety Talk Nov. 2
- Beyond the Classroom presents 'Design Disruptors' documentary
Human resources and benefits
- Managing Difficult Conversations session offered Nov. 15
- LearnSmart offers affordable computer-based training to K-State employees
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Horticulture faculty assist at National FFA Convention
- Geography professor publishes third book on geographical disaster and infrastructure preparedness