December 22, 2017
Focused in Friday: Holiday lights on the Manhattan campus.
News and research
Events
Health and safety
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
December 21, 2017
A female cardinal eats a berry on the Manhattan campus.
From the Kansas Board of Regents
News and research
- Bryan Samuel hired as Kansas State University chief diversity and inclusion officer
- Kansas State University veterinarian offers tips to keep holidays safe and accident-free for pets
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
December 20, 2017
Fog hovers above the K-State Manhattan campus.
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Couples 'money talk' curriculum reduces stress, increases happiness, researcher says
- USDA selects Kansas State University to improve child nutrition safety
- Titgemeyer named interim head of animal sciences and industry department
Events
- Spring Teaching Workshop Jan. 26
- LIFE program, K-State CrossFit are here to help you reach your fitness goals
Human resources and benefits
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
December 19, 2017
The archway at the Beach Museum of Art.
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Chapman Center for Rural Studies receives National Endowment for the Humanities grant to help museums and historical societies prepare for the future
- Carl and Mary Ice establish K-State Family Scholarship match funds for human ecology, engineering students
- Twisted bi-layer graphene presented in Physical Review Letters
- 4-H Youth Development hires Volunteer Development Specialist Shane Potter
Events
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
University life
December 18, 2017
A part of the rich K-State heritage, the Bluemont Bell was cast and donated to Bluemont College by Joseph Ingalls in 1861 to call students to class.
Updates from leadership
News and research
Events
Kudos, publications and presentations
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
University life
December 15, 2017
Focused in Friday: The Kansas State University seal at the President’s Residence's driveway.
Updates from leadership
News and research
- K-State researchers collaborate on $200,000 in grants from Kansas City Area Life Sciences Institute
- Dam realities: Scientists in the Division of Biology explore how small dams in Kansas streams disrupt native fishes
- K-Staters' United Way dollars help six counties
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- President Myers presents to U.S. Senate Committee
- Seib earns select honor from National Academy of Inventors
- Civil engineering graduate receives prestigious Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship
- Tracz to present at international conference, head Sudler Trophy Award Committee
- Animal sciences and industry students participate in undergraduate research symposium
December 14, 2017
The Nichols Hall fire on Dec. 13, 1968. Courtesy of K-State Libraries' University Archives.
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Rebekkah Stuteville named assistant dean of academic support services at K-State Olathe
- Kansas State University contributes to understanding of nanomaterial immunosafety in medicine
Events
- Holiday reception Dec. 15 at the president's home
- Air Force ROTC Fall Commissioning Ceremony Dec. 15
- Dec. 19: Retirement celebration for Beth and Jay Alloway
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Beef Cattle Institute's Dustin Aherin to attend MIT Sloan Visiting Fellows Program
- Human ecology undergraduate students attend national conference
- Research administrators receive certification
- Global Campus closes 2017 with numerous award wins
Campus construction and maintenance
University life
December 13, 2017
Ahearn Field House is named for Mike Ahearn, basketball coach from 1906 to 1911 and director of athletics from 1930 to 1947.
Updates from leadership
News and research
- A $1.8 million NIH grant to help tiny gene regulator research at Kansas State University
- Keeping Salina Warm: Kansas State Polytechnic social work students create homelessness simulation, fundraiser for senior project
- 'Tis the season for giving: K-State United Way
Events
- K-State announces plans for Cactus Bowl pregame rally
- Flint Hills Children's Choir to present holiday show Dec. 17 at McCain
- Argentine tango beginner workshop offered Dec. 16
- Partnering with University Printing course offered Jan. 12
- Faculty to present at Peer-to-Peer Distance Learning Exchange Jan. 10
Kudos, publications and presentations
- College of Education honors seven of its new graduates with awards for excellence, potential
- Chapman Center students contribute to new World War II memorial
- Anthropology professor awarded National Geographic Foundation grant
- College of Business student receives Office of Undergraduate Research & Creative Inquiry Research Award
Technology
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
University life
- K-State Libraries announce closures, reduced hours and services over break
- Recycling before the holidays
December 12, 2017
An aerial view of Kansas State University's Manhattan campus.
News and research
- Kansas State University to launch major in professional strategic selling in fall 2018
- Associate Dean of Graduate School Michael Herman accepts position at University of Nebraska
- K-State couple uses matching gifts to help students in the College of Agriculture
- Cats a step closer to FIP treatment: A clinical trial yield promising applications of antiviral compound
- Levi Esses joins New Student Services
Events
- Illness prompts cancellation of Dianne Reeves show Dec. 12 at McCain
- Reminder: RSVP for K-State 360 Deep Dive for faculty and staff
- Natural resources and environmental science secondary major students to present capstone research projects
- Effective supply chain operations focus of upcoming workshop
- Call for graduate student abstracts: K-State Graduate Research, Arts, and Discovery Forum
Kudos, publications and presentations
Technology
December 11, 2017
The millstones at Shellenberger Hall were from an old gristmill that once operated in Manhattan.
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Award-winning veterinary researcher seeks to take the pain out of cattle procedure
- K-State Police help with Toys for Tots distribution
Events
- Holiday reception Dec. 15 at the president's home
- Animal sciences and industry department to host undergraduate research forum Dec. 12
- College of Business Administration offers Lean Six Sigma introductory course
Health and safety
- Training exercise today in Chemistry/Biochemistry Building
- Environmental health and safety revising laboratory safety manual
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Two K-Staters named recipients of Commerce Bank/W.T. Kemper Foundation presidential awards for diversity excellence
- APDesign students earn honors in 'Go Viral' video competition
- McLauchlan to join National Science Foundation as a rotating program director
- Benyshek named 2017 K-State Animal Sciences and Industry Distinguished Alumnus
Volunteer opportunities
December 8, 2017
Focused in Friday: Windows on Putnam Hall in the Strong Complex.
News and research
Events
Health and safety
- Environmental health and safety to conduct training exercise in Chemistry/Biochemistry Building Dec. 11
- New requirements for hazardous waste labels and requesting pickups
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Kansas State University student receives Gilman International Scholarship
- Two K-State graduates to receive 2018 Distinguished Young Alumni Award
- College of Veterinary Medicine's Brian Lubbers to chair international standards committee
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
December 7, 2017
The historic conservatory at the Kansas State University Gardens.
From the president
Updates from leadership
News and research
Events
- Mathematics Colloquium lecture Dec. 7
- Live stream available for Belinda Russon and Alex Red Corn's brown bag discussion today
- Wind Ensemble, Wind Symphony to perform tonight
- K-State in Italy information session today at Kedzie Hall
- Eighteen communication studies majors to present work at poster session Dec. 14
- RSVP deadline for K-State Family Night extended
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Undergraduate students selected to join Kansas State University cancer research teams
- College of Human Ecology announces outstanding senior award winners
- Journal of International Business Studies selects entrepreneurship professor's article for international entrepreneurship collection
Technology
University life
December 6, 2017
The lights in Kramer Dining Center. The dining center was named in honor of home economics professor Martha Kramer.
Updates from leadership
News and research
Events
- Graduate School announces scholarship to study abroad in Taiwan for graduate students and faculty
- Bakery Science Club Christmas bake sale today
- Grammy Award-winner Dianne Reeves at McCain Dec. 12
- Oxygen Optional indoor rowing tournament Dec. 9
- Horticulture Club to host mini poinsettia sale
- Finals week at Hale Library: Caffeine, kindness and random acts of snacks
- Geography faculty candidate to discuss adaptation in coupled social-biophysical landscapes
- Entomology department, College of Agriculture to host Undergraduate Research Symposium
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Top 10, by design: Kansas State University's interior design program ranks eighth in nation
- Education abroad: Scholarships help Wildcats study around the globe during spring 2018 semester
- Center for Advocacy, Response and Education receives VOCA grant, hires new staff member
Technology
- Beocat regains title as largest academic supercomputer in Kansas
- Copy final grades from K-State Online to KSIS
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
University life
- Congratulate fall 2017 distance graduates through virtual commencement
- Join the Orientation and Enrollment team
- Faculty, staff: Encourage students to know their rights
December 5, 2017
Hale Library's west entrance.
News and research
- Energy department funding university research on use of contaminated waters as reactor coolant
- Kelli Farris hired as executive director for Center for Student Involvement
- K-State's Beef Cattle Institute appoints Patti Dollarhide to lead industry alliances
- Promotions and new hires at KSU Foundation
Events
- Holiday reception Dec. 15 at the president's home
- May 2018 event connects Kansas State University research with Greater KC industry
- Retirement reception for Gloria Cox
- Science on Tap presents 'Food for Thought — How Stream Organisms use a Buffet of Nutrients'
- K-State Dance to host auditions for SpringDance 2018
- Reminder: K-State Online Classic and Pro move offline Dec. 15
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Sealing the deal: Sales Cat team wins big at International Collegiate Sales Competition
- World Soil Day 2017: K-State distinguished professor Gary Pierzynski to present at United Nations celebration
- K-State sociology faculty member publishes co-edited volume on technocrime
December 4, 2017
Purple lights shine on the south side of the K-State Student Union.
News and research
- Karen Pedersen joining university as dean of K-State Global Campus
- Kansas State University student receives national Marshall Scholarship
- Video: K-State NOW with President Myers
- Honoring her parents with scholarship for Global Campus students
Events
- College of Arts and Sciences invites faculty, staff to Dean's Holiday Open House
- Oz to Oz's Belinda Russon and Assistant Professor Alex Red Corn to present brown bag discussion
- JMC Ambassadors to host fundraiser at Pie Five today
- Graduate Student Council meeting today
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
- K-State crops team wins national championship and top individual awards
- Writing Center tutors and staff present at International Writing Centers Association annual conference
Technology
University life
- K-State Today winter break schedule; deadlines for faculty/staff, student versions
- Apply to join Cats' Cupboard advisory board
December 1, 2017
Focused in Friday: A lamp post at the Kansas State University Gardens.
Updates from leadership
Events
- Search committee announces chief diversity and inclusion officer candidates
- Art, music, holiday shows set for December at K-State
- Ebony Theatre hosts inaugural 'First Friday' today
- Audacity A Cappella to perform winter concert Dec. 3
- Geography faculty candidate to present environmental hazards and social institutions
- Pre-Health Ambassadors Club to host fundraiser at Panda Express today
- Free food, prizes and T-shirts at the K-State Alumni Association's 2017 Grad Breakfast
- Don't forget to register for K-State Family Night
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Picture perfect: APDesign students win architecture, environmental photo contest
- National extension agent group honors Drescher with two awards
- K-State faculty member revises rabies immunology module for World Health Organization
- APDesign students, faculty member present at international conference in Spain
- Five students selected for Orientation and Enrollment leadership team