Friday, March 14, 2025
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News and research
In the face of food insecurity, this K-State project tells stories of Kansans' resilience
Hungry Heartland, an interdisciplinary storytelling project at K-State, documents the realities, challenges and triumphs of addressing food insecurity in Kansa
Read full announcement | | March 14, 2025
K-State students show off sales skills at Edward Jones competition
K-State's National Strategic Selling Institute gave students an opportunity to demonstrate the skills they've learned in the classroom at the Spring 2025 Edward Jones Sales Competition.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Ruthie Gergeni | March 14, 2025
K-State to advance training in livestock disease genomics through USDA-NIFA National Needs Fellowship grant
K-State will soon offer groundbreaking integrated training for graduate students in the pathobiology and genomics of livestock diseases to address critical expertise shortages in animal production and advance research in livestock disease management.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Rylee Coy | March 14, 2025
K-State to halt Feed the Future Innovation Labs, other international grant projects
After more than a decade of innovation labs that have helped feed the world and improve global food systems, K-State will suspend the operation of its two current Feed the Future Innovation Labs on April 12 due to changes in federal funding.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Division of Communications and Marketing | March 14, 2025
University life
Morrison Family Center for Student Well-being is your campus connection to well-being
Stop by the Morrison Family Center for Student Well-being to meet the staff, learn about the services they offer and check out their presentations for your class or group.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Shawn Funk | March 14, 2025
Registration open for 2025 Open House Student Union exhibits
The K-State Open House Planning Team invites campus partners, student organizations and academic colleges to register for exhibits at the 2025 Open House on our Manhattan campus. The deadline to register for a display table is Monday, April 7.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Office of Recruitment and Admissions | March 14, 2025
Kudos, publications and presentations
FFAR Fellow attends training on science policy advocacy in Washington D.C.
Nicole Kucherov, doctoral student in entomology, traveled to Washington, D.C., for training on science policy, where she met many professionals working in the intersection of science and policy across government, nonprofits and private sectors.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Department of Entomology | March 14, 2025
Department of modern languages receives French Embassy Award
The department of modern languages will become the newest exam center for the Professional French Diploma and will offer French for the Professions track thanks to a $14,000 grant from the French Embassy.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Camille Meritan | March 14, 2025
College of Health and Human Sciences celebrates student research with annual RSCAD Forum
The College of Health and Human Sciences hosted its annual Research, Scholarly and Creative Activity and Design, RSCAD, Forum on March 6 and 7 in Justin Hall. 36 projects were presented by students from around the college.
Read full announcement | Submitted by College of Health and Human Sciences | March 14, 2025
Training and professional development
Free MATLAB training seminar for AI-driven agriculture
The Institute for Digital Agriculture and Advanced Analytics is partnering with MathWorks to offer the complimentary in-person seminar AI-Driven Agriculture: A Low-Code Approach for faculty, researchers, students and staff.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Institute for Digital Agriculture and Advanced Analytics | March 14, 2025
Microsoft strategist to present about AI and higher education on March 26
Join K-State Libraries for a closer look at innovative ways AI can be used to enhance education from 12-12:50 p.m. Wednesday, March 26. Joe Cromer, a Microsoft account technology strategist, will give a workshop about AI and higher education.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Ashley Nietfeld | March 14, 2025
Technology
Creating video content with Microsoft Clipchamp
Microsoft 365 Clipchamp combines ease of use with powerful editing tools, allowing you to create professional-looking videos without complex software.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Division of Information Technology | March 14, 2025
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
Research Weekly
Learn more about the NSF CAREER Nuts and Bolts Session, CAREER Writing Clinic and additional resources available for researchers at K-State.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Kate Kennedy | March 14, 2025
Volunteer opportunities
Volunteers needed for 2025 K-State Day of Service
Shake off that cabin fever and enjoy a beautiful spring day on the Manhattan campus. K-State friends and family are invited to participate in the third annual K-State Day of Service, taking place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 29.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Division of Facilities | March 14, 2025