Kansas State University

In this issue

Updates from leadership

• Letter from A.D. John Currie

News and research

• Blue Key scholarship opportunity
• From 'Teatime to Tailgates': Cookbook celebrates university's 150 years of food history
• KDOT announces K-18 traffic changes
• K-State Olathe goes out on a STEM to educate secondary students about sensory and food science careers with three upcoming events
• Mr. Roboto: Professor's hobby turns into academic offerings
• New Cargill grant helps introduce diverse students to careers in agriculture, business and engineering

Events

• Graduate Student Council meeting today
• Agricultural economics seminar Nov. 9
• Howard Hughes expert to present at K-State Salina
• Practice safe text: No texting and driving
• International Education Week being celebrated Nov. 12-16

University life

• Office of student life reaching out to students, families affected by Hurricane Sandy

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Spring Hill Ag issues team, coached by K-State Olathe, places in nation's top 16

Gifts

• United Way campaign offering more ways to get involved

Technology

• 'Microsoft Word tips, tools and troubleshooting' sessions on Library Day, Nov. 7
• Apple recalls some 1-terabyte hard drives on iMacs
• Online EDUCAUSE conference sessions to be videostreamed Nov. 7-9

Volunteer opportunities

• Food drive to benefit Flint Hills Breadbasket