Kansas State University

In this issue

From the vice president for research

• Research Support Task Force will address resource acquisition and distribution

Research

• Kansas State University, Iowa State University improving feed efficiency in swine herds

News and research

• Grant provides professional development for civics, government teachers

Events

• K-State Proud Fall Campaign Week
• The Library and Your Research: Know your author rights
• November NACADA webinar
• Holiday poinsettia sale to benefit Kansas State University Gardens
• University Support Staff Open Forum with President Schulz Nov 4
• iDonate iPod drive Nov. 2-20
• International Buddies fundraiser at Panera Bread
• LinkedIn vice president of global customer operations to give presentation
• K-State Book Network announces student, faculty/staff awards
• Engagement Brown Bag Nov. 6
• Art for Every Home speaker series presentation 'The American Home of the 1950s' Nov. 5
• Annual Bolivian sweater sale
• The geographer of the U.S. to speak Nov. 6
• Portuguese architect to present for APDesign
• Sanskriti 2015
• Alpha Phi Omega and Manhattan Adult Learning Center book and supply drive
• K-State volleyball hosts Cats for Cans

Human resources and benefits

• Hazard communication training offered

Health and safety

• Reminder: K-State Alerts to be tested today

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Nippert selected as distinguished alumnus by ecology program
• Engineering professor to give two presentations on dairy-related research
• 10 Kansas State University graduate students earn honors at Research and the State

Campus construction activities

• Southbound 17th Street to be closed Nov. 2-6

Technology

• K-State Online: New 'Copy Grades to KSIS' tool

Campus construction and maintenance

• Service interruption: Dole Hall chilled water