December 24, 2013
News and research
- Message from Faculty Senate regarding the Kansas Board of Regents' social media policy
- Dec. 31 is last day to export data before Axio Survey is discontinued
Publications and presentations
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
December 23, 2013
From the president
Updates from leadership
- University holiday closure information
- Affirmative action director job posting available; to be director of institutional equity
News and research
Events
Personnel changes
Publications and presentations
Campus construction and maintenance
- Service notice interruption: Bluemont Hall air conditioning maintenance
- Service notice interruption: Bluemont Hall water service
- Service notice interruption: Bluemont Hall water
December 20, 2013
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Dec. 23 is last day for grade submissions for fall 2013
- Improvements continue at Jardine Apartments
- Housing and dining services: Dining center and retail hours for winter break
Events
- 2014 K-State Research Forum: Abstract submission deadline is today
- Ready for a new year: Art, music, theatrical performances highlight January at university
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
December 19, 2013
News and research
- Learn Office 365: Participate in trivia
- Help share what it means to live the Wildcat Way with widgets, posters and more
Events
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Ogallala Aquifer Program wins prestigious national award
- Architecture students earn Bowman Design Forum honors
- Binieckis presented with award, recognitions
- College of Education honors seven new graduates for excellence, promise as future teachers
Publications and presentations
Campus construction and maintenance
December 18, 2013
News and research
- K-State Today will take winter break
- Nominations open for Staff Awards of Excellence
- New developments in the Division of Facilities
- Last-minute gift: Purchase a newly published book showcasing Wildcat pride
Shared governance
Events
- Submit your entries for natural Christmas tree competition
- Video lecture-capture demonstration today
Kudos, publications and presentations
- K-State students receive Rotary Global Grant scholarships
- Phi Kappa Phi honors sophomores for academic excellence, awards chapter scholarships
- Andersen receives doctoral award
- Student from Satanta earns College of Business Administration's Outstanding Senior Award
December 17, 2013
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Reminder: Email and calendar accounts moving Jan. 6, 2014, from Zimbra to Office 365
- Submission deadline Jan. 15 for Conference on Applied Statistics in Agriculture
- Affirmative action office winter break paperwork submission deadlines
Shared governance
Events
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Entomology graduate student receives national award
- University's chapter of Phi Kappa Phi earns high honor
Publications and presentations
December 16, 2013
News and research
- Education professor resumes leadership of Center for Science Education
- Recycling update
- Classified Employee of the Year nominations
Events
- Dorothy Smith retirement celebration
- Professional Development Conference for students at K-State
- Video lecture capture demonstration on Wednesday
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Kansas 4-H Youth Development program presented with Outstanding Quality Program Award
- Agronomy assistant professor receives Alpha Gamma Rho award
- Union recognizes several employees
Publications and presentations
Gifts
Campus construction and maintenance
Volunteer opportunities
December 13, 2013
Updates from leadership
Research
News and research
- Grade rosters opening for grade entry, Dec. 23 deadlines
- Sandy Hook shooting prompts action in College of Education
- First-generation Latina student from Dodge City overcomes obstacles to earn college degree
- Kansas State University receives CASE awards for creative works
Events
December 12, 2013
Updates from leadership
- Reminder: Forum for College of Engineering candidate is today
- Don't forget: President's holiday reception Dec. 12, 16 and 17
News and research
- Holiday hours for the Beach Museum of Art
- Enhancing university's diversity earns student from Kansas City, Kan., engineering faculty member Commerce Bank Presidential awards
- University journalism class helps reconnect towns in Kansas and France
Events
- Mathematics colloquium lecture Dec. 12
- Student study night at the Beach Museum of Art
- Looking for a way to reach alumni and donors? eNewsletter training is Dec. 17
- Benefit bicycle drawing to help student with cancer
Kudos, publications and presentations
Gifts
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
December 11, 2013
News and research
- University establishes multimillion-dollar global food security program on reducing postharvest loss
- National search finds Cindy Bontrager to be vice president for administration and finance
- Media Development Center hours for December and semester break
Events
- Christmas Bake Sale today from 3-6 p.m. in Shellenberger Hall
- Model train show at the K-State Student Union Thursday and Friday
- Communicators' Brown Bag Social Dec. 17
- Social Media Round Table meeting tomorrow
- Last Qualtrics survey training this semester on Friday, Dec. 13
Kudos, publications and presentations
- K-State sociology graduate students give awards to faculty
- U.S. education secretary spotlights Powercat Financial Counseling as a program to emulate
- Top dissertation prize awarded to engineering graduate student
Publications and presentations
- Researchers find 3-D view helps laser in building new molecules
- K-State Libraries faculty present at international e-learning conference
Gifts
December 10, 2013
Updates from leadership
- CORRECTION: Forum for College of Engineering candidate is Thursday, not today
- CORRECTION: Forum for College of Engineering candidate is Thursday, not today
News and research
- Rescheduled itinerary for College of Arts and Sciences assistant dean for diversity, recruitment and retention candidate
- Faculty, staff and student employees moving to Office 365 Jan. 6, 2014
- Improved streaming for K-State videos, plus tips to improve performance
- Literary experts look at why Dickens' classic story 'A Christmas Carol' still draws us today
Events
- Mortar Board poinsettia sale ongoing while supplies last
- 'Holiday Music Spectacular': Peace Memorial fundraiser
- iPad user group meeting Dec. 12: Entertainment apps for fun and learning
Human resources and benefits
Publications and presentations
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
December 9, 2013
From the president
Updates from leadership
News and research
- K-State students participate in fall commencement with talents, speeches
- College of Veterinary Medicine promotes Kenney to head of anatomy and physiology department
- 2014 K-State Research Forum: Call for abstracts and faculty judges
- New features are now available in DARS
- Global purple: Students take studies overseas with study abroad scholarships
Events
- National Geographic photographer to make special presentation Dec. 11
- Myra Gordon presenting 'The Talented Tenth' at noon today in Hale Library
- K-State Conference on Applied Statistics in Agriculture will be April 27-29, 2014
- Candidate interview rescheduled for College of Arts and Sciences assistant dean for diversity, recruitment and retention
Kudos, publications and presentations
- K-State adjunct professor Peter Czermak takes on leading role in creating new insect biotechnology center
- School of Leadership Studies selects new student ambassadors
Publications and presentations
- Communication studies faculty members present research at national conference
- Donnelly presents at mentoring conference
December 6, 2013
News and research
- The Writing Center launches new online system for convenient access to writing feedback
- Journalism Education Association to stay at K-State
- Union to stay open 24 hours for students to study for finals
Events
- Early release workshop at the Beach Museum of Art
- Circolo Italiano meeting Sunday
- 26th annual K-State Conference on Applied Statistics in Agriculture set
December 5, 2013
Updates from leadership
- Candidate forum today for associate provost for international programs candidates
- Nominations open for K-State Excellence in Engagement Awards
- Applications, nominations sought for vice president for research
- Reminder about mandatory and suggested statements for syllabi
- Two finalists to be interviewed for the College of Arts and Sciences assistant dean for diversity, recruitment and retention
News and research
- K-Staters publish book about K-State, fund future K-Staters
- Career development grants for women application deadline is Dec. 15
- Interior architecture and product design students develop biodiversity exhibition proposals for Flint Hills Discovery Center
Events
- Beach Museum, School of Music, Theatre, and Dance host public student performance today
- Vote for the best picture book of 2013 at the Mock Caldecott
- Holiday Choral Concert on Sunday
- Mathematics Colloquium lecture today
- Basketball hosts Ole Miss tonight
- NACADA webinar on Dec. 11
- Kansas State University Olathe, Aerotek partner to offer workforce development series
- 'Using NVivo for Survey Data, including Social Media Data Extraction and Analysis' on Dec. 13
- DARS reports unavailable until Monday due to upgrade
- Spring 2014 courses needed for learning management system pilot
- More than 1,800 students graduating Dec. 13 and 14
Kudos, publications and presentations
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
December 4, 2013
News and research
- Department of Education grant helps student parents with child care costs
- All-University Campaign for K-State breaks records in 2013
- Eating it up: University class explores the history of food in America
Events
- K-State welcomes Notre Dame chemical engineering professor for Thursday seminar
- Holiday Workshop at the Beach Museum: Make your own holiday cards
- K-State Wind Ensemble and Wind Symphony perform tonight
- Bakery Science Club bake sale today
- University Life Cafe call to artists for sixth annual Art Contest
- K-State Horticulture Club hosts annual wreath sale Friday
- Holiday coat drive on now
- President of Delta Upsilon International Fraternity to speak tonight at K-State's chapter
- Learn Office 365: Training and question-and-answer sessions scheduled
- Legendary guitarist Brian Setzer brings holiday show to McCain Auditorium
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
- K-State pianist teaches in Ecuador
- Plant pathologist provides invited viewpoint in Nature Climate Change
- 'Alternative Language(s) of Attraction and Gender' presentation at Emporia State University
- Robertson publishes in American Indian Culture and Research Journal
Gifts
December 3, 2013
Updates from leadership
- Academic Advising Institute registration open
- Second of four candidates for dean of the College of Engineering to participate in open forum today
- Seeking nominations for Presidential Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Advising
- Seeking nominations for Presidential Awards for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching
- Seeking nominations for Presidential Award for Outstanding Department Head
From the KSU Foundation
News and research
- Newly funded program offers university students additional opportunities for financial counseling
- K-State Spanish translation course impacts local social services through service learning
- Mortar Board poinsettia fundraiser sale
- Online search committee training available
Shared governance
Events
- Mathematics Colloquium lecture today
- Mind and Meditation workshop: Session 3
- K-State Concert Band and Brass Ensemble to perform tonight
- Football awards ceremony Dec. 13
- World AIDS Day offers free HIV testing Thursday
- Union architects to have open information session today
Personnel changes
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Union staff members, student leaders and employees honored at regional conference
- College of Veterinary Medicine's Stockham receives high honor from European Society for Veterinary Clinical Pathology
Publications and presentations
December 2, 2013
Updates from leadership
Research
News and research
- Engineering Ambassadors select new executive members
- 51 undergraduate students selected to join university's cancer research teams
- Toy story: Season's got-to-have favorites may be best not to have
Events
- Family Holiday Workshop at the Beach Museum
- Fair Trade Marketplace in K-State Student Union courtyard Tuesday through Thursday
- Successful student, professor dinner talk series wraps up tonight with event featuring Provost Mason
- How to transfer grades from K-State Online to iSIS: Training Dec. 3-13
Personnel changes
- Celebrating 30 years of service for David Weaver
- Retirement reception: Pamela Foster, Affirmative Action associate director