Kansas State University

News and research

• JP's Sports Grill closed next week

Events

• K-State Basketball: Holiday mini-plan
• K-State Basketball vs. South Dakota

Technology

• Digital Signage Open House scheduled Jan. 17

Events

• KSDB-FM holiday schedule

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Time management, organization give Sublette student the key to success

From the president

• Monthly letter to campus from President Schulz: Australia initiatives update

News and research

• Rec complex expansion update

Events

• A cultural start to the new year: University performances warm up January

Human resources and benefits

• New self-identification tool, updates to website links

Updates from leadership

• A letter from A.D. John Currie

News and research

• Engineering and computer science programs reaccredited
• Happy Birthday to us: New ice cream flavor celebrates university's 150th

Events

• K-State basketball tonight
• Registration and invitation to submit a Rapid Fire presentation at K-State's Spring Teaching Workshop

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Powerful Impact: University a national leader in recipients of prestigious electrical engineering scholarship

Campus construction and maintenance

• Cardwell Hall hot water
• Throckmorton West make up air

News and research

• Think anew about art
• Grade submission deadlines are Tuesday, Dec. 18
• E-newsletter templates, training available

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Stepping outside the borders: Student receives scholarship to study abroad

Publications and presentations

• Geology faculty, students present at American Geophysical Union

Campus construction and maintenance

• Service interruption: Nichols electrical power, Dec. 19
• Service interruption: McCain domestic water, Dec. 18

News and research

• Secret Santas: Anonymous generosity increases due to time of year, various motivations

Events

• K-State Research Forum abstract submission deadline, Dec 21

Health and safety

• Holiday safety tips

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Union Recreation honors longtime league bowler

Publications and presentations

• English faculty, students publish, present in October and November
• Psychology faculty, student publications

Gifts

• Giving of time and treasure

Technology

• Email upgrade committee analyzing survey results and finalizing report

Campus construction and maintenance

• Service interruption: Chalmers Hall air handling unit No. 2, Dec. 18
• Service interruption: Honeywell gateway system, Dec. 18
• Service interruption: Ackert Hall roof top exhaust, Dec. 20
• Service interruption: Chalmers Hall air handling units 1 and 3, Dec. 17

News and research

• New lecture series explores university's 150 years of history

Shared governance

• Highlights from the Dec. 11 Faculty Senate meeting
• Highlights from the Dec. 5 Classified Senate meeting

Events

• Annual Football Awards Ceremony set for Friday

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Delta Upsilon fraternity voted best Delta Upsilon chapter in the nation
• Case in point: University organizations receive more than 35 CASE awards for creative work

Publications and presentations

• Leadership studies faculty, students participate in 14th annual International Leadership Association Conference

Newsletters, magazines and blogs

• School of Leadership Studies Loop newsletter

Volunteer opportunities

• Cardiovascular research participants needed

Updates from leadership

• Faculty research programs and students benefit from academic excellence awards with funding for equipment, lecture support and more

News and research

• Westbound I-70 lane closure announced
• 12 Days of the Big 12: Happy 12/12/12!
• K-State Today over the holidays

Human resources and benefits

• Avoid the holiday blues
• Office of affirmative action winter break paperwork submission deadlines

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Academic all-stars: University initiates new members of Phi Kappa Phi honor society

Publications and presentations

• College of Architecture, Planning and Design faculty publish article on the visualization of designed landscapes

Gifts

• 2012 end-of-year gift processing

Technology

• Email upgrade committee hosting calendar function demonstration
• Resources for submitting grades in iSIS

Campus construction and maintenance

• Service interruption: Cardwell Hall hot water, Dec. 13
• Service interruption: Nichols Hall hot water, Dec. 19
• Quarterly sprinkler system testing

News and research

• Nominations now open for Staff Awards of Excellence for both classified and unclassified professional staff
• 'Tis the season: Family expert says parents should let kids' beliefs about Santa develop naturally
• 12 Days of the Big 12: Celebrating traditions and tailgates

Human resources and benefits

• Update your address to ensure you receive your W-2 wage and tax statement receipt

Health and safety

• Consumer Product Safety Commission recalls for November

Gifts

• K-State Athletics introduces Legacy Brick Program

Campus construction and maintenance

• Service interruption: International Student Center restrooms, Dec. 14 to Jan. 4

News and research

• Ending on a high note: Human Ecology names outstanding seniors
• 12 Days of the Big 12: Shining the spotlight on male athletes

Events

• Women of K-State brown bag event
• Brad Hill Baseball Camps
• International Agricultural Brown Bag Seminar

Human resources and benefits

• 2013 HealthQuest screening dates and locations
• Important health insurance information
• Save money on your holiday shopping

Publications and presentations

• Wood publishes article linking teaching, community research
• Powell talks about public health in Australia
• Spanish professor publishes book chapter

Technology

• Utility Apps at iPad User Group meeting Thursday, Dec. 13

News and research

• 12 Days of the Big 12: Shining the spotlight on female athletes

News and research

• 12 Days of the Big 12: Celebrating academic accomplishments

News and research

• Important information from the Alternative Service Committee about the classified employee pay plans
• 12 Days of the Big 12: Featuring Texas Tech and West Virginia

Events

• K-State basketball: Holiday Mini-Plan
• Brad Hill baseball camps

Personnel changes

• Three join Lafene health care team
• Celebrate Nova Nickerson's retirement

Kudos, publications and presentations

• University Life Café art winners announced

Publications and presentations

• Professor's new book looks at peer review
• Sociologist presents research at national conference in New Orleans
• Collaboration key to success of Operation Educate the Educator
• Wood and Wiley present research with students at Professional Agricultural Workers Conference
• Parker lectures in Williamsburg, Va.

Technology

• Email upgrade committee hosting calendar function demonstration

News and research

• K-State rec services hosts state of Kansas Campus Recreation Conference
• Military, College of Education join forces for students
• It's a dog's life: Winter brings new challenges for keeping man's best friend active, comfortable
• Holiday gifts at Hale Library
• Plan now for semester break research
• Many locations available to students to study for finals
• 12 Days of the Big 12: Featuring Oklahoma State and Texas

Events

• Mathematics colloquium today

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Craig elected 2012-1013 Wampler eminent professor

Technology

• Email outage Dec. 4 resulted from hardware failure

Campus construction and maintenance

• Thompson Hall 5 pound steam

Newsletters, magazines and blogs

• Recent news from the Division of Facilities update

Volunteer opportunities

• Kansas 4-H hosts Discovery Days

Updates from leadership

• Deadline approaching for Academic Excellence funding proposals

News and research

• Good grains: New wheat variety recognizes university's 150 years
• 12 Days of the Big 12: Featuring Oklahoma and Texas Christian

Events

• Senior dance concert

Kudos, publications and presentations

• College of Business Administration presents teaching, research awards

Publications and presentations

• Communication studies faculty, students present research at national conference

Newsletters, magazines and blogs

• K-State Olathe December newsletter

Volunteer opportunities

• Subjects needed for exercise training study

From the provost

• Presidential Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Advising
• Presidential Awards for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching

Research

• Order of importance: Study finds prioritizing rather than canvassing entire plant genome may lead to improved crops

News and research

• 12 Days of the Big 12: K-State in the spotlight
• Nominations open for libraries' faculty award
• Exercising options: How to keep working out when traveling

Events

• Mathematics Colloquium today
• Celebrating our future: More than 1,300 students to graduate Dec. 7 and 8
• K-State Olathe, College of Engineering partner for thin surface workshop
• Message from Coach Snyder: Awards Ceremony

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Distinguished recognition: Four university scientists new fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
• Head of the class: Graduate teaching assistants earn award for excellence

Publications and presentations

• Anthropologists present research at international conference in San Francisco

Newsletters, magazines and blogs

• Recent news from central mail services

Research

• Battling bacteria: Research shows iron's importance in infection, suggests new therapies

News and research

• Kansas Environmental Leadership Program accepting applications
• Celebrate holiday season with items commemorating K-State's 150th birthday
• Awarding success: Two professors named 2012-2013 Commerce Bank Distinguished Faculty
• 12 Days of the Big 12: Highlighting Baylor and Kansas
• Student's request results in Texas-size approval for University's Professional Ethics course
• Students in the spotlight: K-State students participate in fall commencement with talents, speeches

Events

• Submit an abstract for the K-State Research Forum
• Relay For Life of K-State fundraiser
• Union Program Council hosts fifth annual University Life Café Art Contest
• K-State Wind Ensemble and Concert Band Concert

Personnel changes

• Union vault cashier to retire

Technology

• Instructional design videos online: E-textbooks; teaching with the iPad, teaching science labs at a distance
• Last chance to sign up for Grading in iSIS

Newsletters, magazines and blogs

• Recent news from the Division of Facilities

News and research

• 12 Days of the Big 12: Bowl announcements

News and research

• 12 Days of the Big 12 begins today