December 23, 2011
News and research
Health and safety
- Fire alarm testing Dec. 27-30
- Fire alarm testing schedule Jan. 3-4
- Keeping the lights on: Report any nonoperational outside lights
Publications and presentations
Technology
December 22, 2011
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Central mail services schedule for Friday
- Planting a seed: University and city create environment for India-based company to flourish
- Union recreation center announces holiday hours
Campus construction and maintenance
December 21, 2011
December 20, 2011
News and research
- Beach Museum of Art announces holiday hours
- Four decades forward: Intersession history, record-breaking milestones support students between terms
- Major addition: Salina campus phasing in leadership studies minor
Events
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
- Band staff attends, presents at 65th annual Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic
- Accounting professor to publish paper in business journal
Campus construction and maintenance
- Chemistry/Biochemistry Building make up air to be interrupted Wednesday
- Mid-Campus Drive in front of Willard Hall to be closed Thursday afternoon
- Throckmorton Hall hood make up air to be interrupted Thursday and Friday
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
December 19, 2011
Research
News and research
Kudos, publications and presentations
Campus construction and maintenance
December 16, 2011
News and research
- Update and actions following survey of women faculty and staff
- Call for class proposals: May/August 2012 intersession
Kudos, publications and presentations
Gifts
December 15, 2011
News and research
- IT News blog starts up on 10-year newsletter anniversary
- Search for College of Agriculture dean advancing
- Ready to serve: Army ROTC cadets say troop withdrawals won't change their plans for military careers
Shared governance
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
- House rules: Housing and dining services staffers receive recognition at annual conference for hard work
- Clinical sciences professor receives Kansas Farm Bureau’s 2011 Distinguished Service Award
- From start to finish: Staff member turns her commitment into success for minority students, recognized with diversity award
Publications and presentations
Gifts
December 14, 2011
News and research
- K-State United Way Campaign wrap-up
- Kansas State University Foundation: Calendar year-end donation processing
Publications and presentations
- College of Business Administration sponsoring international conference on corporate social responsibility
- Communication studies professors present, publish
December 13, 2011
News and research
- Office of affirmative action sets winter break deadlines
- Deadline approaching for Jefferson Science Fellowship nominations
Events
- K-State women invited to Wednesday Brown Bag lunch: Preparing for Life's Challenges
- Copyright workshop for K-State faculty Jan. 13
Human resources and benefits
Publications and presentations
- Linder publishes in Spain on American presidential civil religion
- Music professor lectures at Gerschefski Colloquium
- Geology professor, students present at national geophysical conference
Campus construction and maintenance
- Anderson Hall 5# steam to be interrupted Wednesday afternoon
- Ackert Hall rooftop hoods and fans to be interrupted Thursday morning
December 12, 2011
Research
News and research
Events
Human resources and benefits
Publications and presentations
December 9, 2011
News and research
- 2012 K-State baseball season tickets available for faculty/staff at special rate
- Further opportunity for feedback on 2012 K-State Book Network selection
- Position announcement for dean of the College of Education
- Deadline approaches for campus feedback on the Higher Learning Commission Self-Study draft
- Garage reserved parking stall price reduced 33 percent beginning in January
- K-Staters support training for Army Female Engagement Teams
Events
Personnel changes
Publications and presentations
- Psychology faculty and alumni published
- Accounting professor presents research at conference in Toronto
Technology
December 8, 2011
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Virtual commencement available for fall 2011 distance graduates
- Always in tune: Music expert says Christmas music not just limited to the season, and the happiness it brings may be the reason
- Dedicated to teaching: Curriculum and instruction professor is awarded faculty excellence award
Events
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
- Art professor presents Hmong textile research in New York
- Professor advocates for blogs in new journal article
Technology
Campus construction and maintenance
- Dickens Hall 5# steam to be interrupted Wednesday afternoon
- Justin Hall chilled water to be interrupted Tuesday
December 7, 2011
Updates from leadership
Research
News and research
- Grade submission deadlines for fall 2011
- LAST CHANCE to Live United: K-State United Way Campaign ends Friday
- A greener future: Engineering students help make president's residence more energy efficient
- Helpful skills for stress management
Events
- Bakery Science Club hosting Christmas Bake Sale today
- Distinguished medicinal chemist to deliver 38th H.H. King Lecture Dec. 8
- Women's basketball to host Faculty-Staff Appreciation Day tonight
- Registration opens for ninth annual Teaching Retreat
December 6, 2011
News and research
- Nominations sought for Hobrock Distinguished Faculty Award
- In need of comfort and joy: Developing community of connections, meaningful relationships can make holidays better for nursing home residents
- Distinguished success: Industrial engineer, children's literature expert earn 2011-2012 Commerce Bank Graduate Faculty awards
Human resources and benefits
Technology
- Social Media Council to meet Friday
- Organizational changes set for Kansas Regents Network (KRN)/Telenet
December 5, 2011
Updates from leadership
News and research
Events
- Entrepreneurship panel discussion hosted by computing and information sciences
- University web editors to meet today
Human resources and benefits
- Health insurance confirmation statements available online
- Important information about the state employee health plan
Health and safety
Publications and presentations
- Geology faculty publish in international journal
- Entomologists publish on control of important stored product pests
Campus construction and maintenance
December 2, 2011
Updates from leadership
Research
- Evaluating price hikes: Research shows that recent oil shocks are not causing inflation
- Roaming research: Bison on Konza Prairie fuel experiments to restore prairie ecosystem
News and research
- Ease cash crunch in new year, use money management tips to improve financial security
- Loss of local grocery stores drawing Congressional attention
- Chopper power: Partnership with universal helicopters enhances flight training at K-State Salina
- Licensed for profit: Institute for Commercialization markets technologies developed at Kansas State University
Events
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
- Women's studies instructor presents at international conference for violence prevention in Mexico
- Biology professor, colleagues' paper accepted for publication in international journal
Campus construction and maintenance
- Dickens and Bluemont electricity off Sunday
- Burt Hall 90# steam to be interrupted Sunday through Monday afternoon
December 1, 2011
Updates from leadership
- Nominations open for Presidential Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Advising
- Position, search committee announced for the director of the Honor and Integrity System
- Nominations open for Presidential Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching
- Nominations open for Presidential Award for Outstanding Department Head
Research
News and research
- Current K-State Zimbra issues with email and calendar service
- 2+2 partnership equals new possibilities for one community college student
Events
- K-State bands in concert tonight
- Graduate students showcase work in Kemper Gallery through Dec. 12
- Students to present on campus issues in speech forum today
- Grain science and industry professor to present Vernon Larson International Lecture Dec. 6
- Going green: Seminar looks at natural resources and production of bioenergy and sustainable products
- Approaching the finish line: More than 1,600 students to graduate Dec. 9 and 10
- Project Cotton: Students ready for the runway
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
Campus construction and maintenance
- Chalmers Hall building air to be interrupted Monday afternoon
- Chalmers Hall building air (AHU3) to be interrupted Monday morning
- Chalmers Hall building air (AHU1) to be interrupted Monday morning