December 23, 2014
News and research
- Winter break hours of operation reminders from Housing and Dining Services
- 2015 wall calendars available at University Printing locations
- Ecuadorian dignitaries attend graduate commencement
- Food safety expert shares tips on how a home kitchen can pass a restaurant inspection
Events
Kudos, publications and presentations
Gifts
Technology
Campus construction and maintenance
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
December 22, 2014
News and research
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
Technology
December 19, 2014
From the president
From the provost
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Monday's power outage update
- National Academic Advising Association summit makes history in Middle East
- 2015 Call for Office of International Programs Incentive Grants
Events
- Deadline today: Abstract submission for 2015 K-State Research Forum
- Working with Industry Boot Camp registration open
Campus construction activities
December 18, 2014
Updates from leadership
From the Kansas Board of Regents
From the vice president for research
Research
- Researchers hope patent can pave way to future treatments of heart, lung disease
- Research aims to improve rechargeable batteries by focusing on graphene oxide paper
News and research
- Study abroad opportunity gives students in the College of Business Administration a global outlook on business
- Central Mail Services year in review
- KSDB-FM's busy break schedule
- Staley School of Leadership Studies is seeking students to serve as class leaders for LEAD 212: Introduction to Leadership Concepts
Events
- K-State basketball holiday mini-plan only $30
- Australia's Circus Oz brings brand-new show to McCain Auditorium in February
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
December 17, 2014
Updates from leadership
Research
News and research
- K-State Online: Copy final grades from Canvas to iSIS
- Student chapters to assist in low-income housing project over semester break
- Burg recognized as National Academy of Inventors fellow
- K-State Today winter break schedule; deadlines for faculty/staff, student versions
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
December 16, 2014
News and research
- Important grade deadlines, limited iSIS access Dec. 23
- Important news for all researchers: Changes to K-State Libraries' Search It
- Child development expert says parents must set the tone when it comes to children's Christmas lists
Events
- Register now for the 2015 Spring Teaching Workshop: Motivating the 21st Century Learner
- The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs and the K-State Libraries host Scopus training sessions on Jan. 13, 14, 2015
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Seven College of Business Administration graduates first to earn Professional Advantage certification
- Food safety researcher named to national advisory committee
Publications and presentations
Technology
December 15, 2014
Research
News and research
- Professional Development Schools program celebrates 25th anniversary
- Excellence awarded: College of Education recognizes seven graduates for outstanding work
- Call for abstracts announced for inaugural digital humanities symposium at K-State
- University, K-State Alumni Association receive CASE awards for writing, design, creativity
Events
- Reminder: All faculty, staff are invited to the holiday reception today at the president's home
- Excellence in Engagement Award submission seminar
- Donate gently used, professional attire for K-State's Career Closet
Human resources and benefits
Policy/procedure updates
Technology
December 12, 2014
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Quiet, caffeine, food at K-State Libraries Dec. 14-19
- Fall 2014 distance graduate shares passion for helping all generations
Events
- Holiday reception Dec. 15 at the president's home
- Natural resources and environmental sciences secondary major students to present capstone research projects
- Join K-State CrossFit for a free high-intensity workout
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
- Gartner presents webinar for College Music Society
- Saxophone professor presents guest concerts and teaching in Poland and France
December 11, 2014
From the provost
From the vice president for research
News and research
Shared governance
Events
- Save the date for the K-State Leadership Seminar
- K-State CrossFit offers yoga Saturday mornings
- Dec. 18 brown bag for communicators includes workshop, social
- Beach Museum of Art holiday hours, closing exhibitions
Kudos, publications and presentations
- 46 undergraduate students selected to join Kansas State University cancer research teams
- Kansas State University student receives Gilman International Scholarship to study horticulture in Prague
Publications and presentations
Campus construction and maintenance
December 10, 2014
News and research
- Mentoring program celebrates 15 years of success
- K-State Graduate School announces new Small Research Grant program
- K-State professor's legacy lives on through Consumer Movement Archives
Events
- Christmas sale today: baked goods, dog treats, calendars
- A cappella group the King's Singers brings Christmas to McCain
- It's not too late to vaccinate
- Registration open for Winter Advising Institute
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Coulson to serve on consumer education foundation board
- Human Ecology names 10 outstanding senior awardees
- Physics undergraduates selected for College of Arts & Sciences Research Awards
- Personal financial planning students earn top awards for research papers
Publications and presentations
- Nippert invited to speak at international symposium
- Personal financial planning faculty presents at conference
Campus construction and maintenance
University life
December 9, 2014
Research
News and research
Events
Volunteer opportunities
December 8, 2014
News and research
- Affordable graduation, holiday gift ideas from Friends of K-State Libraries
- Interior architecture & product design: Bringing the digital to life
- College of Education earns three national awards at continuing education conference
- Kansas State University part of international effort to end global hunger
From the Office of General Counsel
Events
- Student study night at the Beach Museum
- Next meeting of Adolescents and Adults with Autism Support Group
- Country star LeAnn Rimes brings Christmas show to McCain Auditorium
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Lilja elected International Agriculture Section officer
- Human Capital Services forges ahead with the installation of College and University Professional Association Kansas
- Welti spotlighted by AAAS
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
Volunteer opportunities
December 5, 2014
Updates from leadership
- K-State 2025 Snapshots of Success: Engagement, Extension, Outreach, and Service – Theme 4
- North campus corridor stakeholder meetings begin Monday
- A Letter from A.D. John Currie
From SGA
Research
News and research
- Dec. 5 is World Soil Day
- Staley School of Leadership Studies launching new program to honor Coach Bill Snyder
- K-State Crops Team claims sixth straight national championship
Events
- Free film featuring K-State faculty
- Submit your events for the spring Week of Welcome schedule
- Time, location correction for 'Toy Story' toy drive
- Assistant provost of international administration candidates to present at open forums Dec. 8
- K-State Mock Trial Team invites everyone to a scrimmage on Saturday
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Letter from vice provost of undergraduate studies: Celebrating 105 Umberger Hall
- Physics professor Thumm receives Humboldt Research Award
- Leawood student takes home top prize at RBI National Sales Challenge
Publications and presentations
Gifts
Technology
December 4, 2014
Updates from leadership
From the vice president for research
News and research
- Opportunity for STEM faculty members to participate in 2015 Summer Research Program
- Air Force ROTC Cadets stand guard on Veterans Day
- K-State students participate in fall commencement with talents, speeches
- More than 1,800 students to graduate Dec. 12-13
- Program helps students become state-approved mediators, develop conflict resolution skills
Events
- 'Tree of Life: The Art of Charles Bello' gallery walk today
- Working with Industry workshop series begins Jan. 21, 2015
- Assistant provost of international administration candidate to present at open forum
- Cliff Hight to demonstrate Archive-It today
- Conversation Cafe today on racial tensions
- Dole Hall Open House Dec. 5
Publications and presentations
- ADVANCE Distinguished Lecture Series presents Sunderesh S. Heragu
- K-State instructor to present at 2015 Conference of the American Association of Italian Studies
- Communication studies faculty, students present at National Communication Association annual convention
- Kinesiology faculty, students publish work with the Sunflower Foundation
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
University life
December 3, 2014
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Modest investments yield major savings for education majors
- Faculty/staff demonstrate K-State is more than their employer by contributing $1.2 million
- National Academic Advising Association Webinar Dec. 4
- Cancer prevalent in pets but treatable, says veterinarian
- Students urged to send ACT scores to preferred universities
Events
- Plan to attend 2015 spring teaching workshop
- Office of Research and Sponsored Programs hosts a special National Institutes of Health grants webinar
- Bakery Science Club sale today
- Vote for the best picture book of 2014 at the Mock Caldecott
- Society of Hispanic Engineers fundraiser
- 'Toy Story' toy drive
- Use an e-newsletter to communicate your news with pride; training is Dec. 9.
Human resources and benefits
- Annual performance reviews for university support staff due by Jan. 31, 2015
- A $250 bonus included in Dec. 5 paychecks for eligible employees
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Two K-State graduates to receive 2015 Distinguished Young Alumni Award
- Hettiarachchi elected commission chair of international soil organization
- Rothenburg appointed to Journal of Virology editorial board
December 2, 2014
Updates from leadership
- Nominations open for K-State Excellence in Engagement awards
- Office of the Provost announces six awards for nominations
From SGA
News and research
- Wanted: Students for K-State social media team
- K-State Model United Nations team competes in Chicago
- College of Architecture, Planning & Design honors four 2004 alumni
Events
- Clay pottery workshop Dec. 10
- K-State Alumni Association offers free breakfast to December graduates
- Annual Horticulture Club wreath sale Dec. 5
- Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group meeting
- K-State hosts career services conference
- The Art of Employment advertising, public relations panel
- Men's basketball hosts Nebraska-Omaha tonight in Bramlage Coliseum
- Give something that means something: Holiday Mail for Heroes event at the Union today
Human resources and benefits
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
Technology
December 1, 2014
Updates from leadership
Communications and Marketing
News and research
- Internal search for interim director of study abroad
- Two Kansas State University researchers named AAAS fellows
- Sustainability taking shape, one french fry at a time
- Be cautious of data breaches when shopping, cybersecurity expert cautions
- College of Veterinary Medicine hosts international symposium in China
- Patent awarded for synthetic compounds with medical applications
Events
- Call for abstracts: 2014 K-State Research Forum
- Family holiday workshop at the Beach Museum Dec. 7
- Holiday reception Dec. 15 at the president's home
- Surviving Finals workshop Dec. 2
- Agricultural economics seminar Dec. 3
- Grading in iSIS training sessions Dec. 3, Dec. 5
- Grade submission deadline is noon Tuesday, Dec. 23, for fall 2014
- K-State Libraries hosts webinar 'Applying Copyright in Online Learning Environments'
- Fill December with dance, art, holiday music and more at Kansas State University
- WinterDance 2014 features performances in tap, African, ballet, jazz and more Dec. 4-6
- 2014 poinsettia sale benefits Kansas State University Gardens
Human resources and benefits
- Legal Issues for Supervisors of University Support Staff Employees Session Dec. 2
- Deferred compensation plan changes for K-State employees
- Customer Service Excellence for Student Employees on Dec. 3
- Respectful Work Relationships II for Non-supervisors offered Dec. 4