Kansas State University

News and research

• Let's play a game: What would you do?
• A competitive edge: IBM project helps students acquire skills in growing field of business analytics

Events

• Bakery Science Club to host weekly bake sale today
• K-State Book Network 2012 book to launch March 13

University life

• Vote in the 2012-2013 SGA primary election today

Gifts

• K-State alumnus establishes Hartman Family Scholarship in food science and industry

Updates from leadership

• A letter from Athletics Director John Currie – Feb. 25

News and research

• Students from Overland Park, Wichita advance to Truman Scholarship finals
• Increasing international relations: University opening Vietnam office

Events

• Wildcats Against Rape host event in support of victims of assault/crimes March 5 and 6
• K-State Proud campaign ongoing this week

Updates from leadership

• Message about the new phase in Campus Master Plan update process
• Response to opinion piece on international students

News and research

• Romance and melody: Pianist Jim Brickman to perform at McCain Auditorium March 11
• Fighter for racial justice: Bob Zellner to present spring Dorothy L. Thompson Lecture on civil rights

Events

• Furniture Amnesty Day March 6 in City Park
• Learning to sell: Alumnus to give presentation on selling in the College of Business Administration

Human resources and benefits

• Sexual assault and Title IX violations: What every K-Stater needs to know.

News and research

• Legal learning: Online paralegal certificate course begins March 5
• K-State master's degree program in adult education expanding to Olathe campus
• Scholarly success: Architectural engineering students honored by national organization
• Quality assured: Early Childhood Education Center retains national accreditation

Events

• Come one, come all: College of Engineering invites community to 90th Open House celebration
• Manhattan Arts Center to showcase interior architecture and product design students' work
• Get the scoop: Journalism and mass communications networking event March 1

News and research

• Applications being accepted for the Sarachek Predoctoral Honors Fellowship

Events

• Events ongoing for 'A Season for Nonviolence' 2012
• Chapman Center for Rural Studies to host open house for first anniversary celebration Friday
• Cooking essentials classes: For your health, budget and the environment
• Population expert Paul Ehrlich to give 'Can We Save The World?' lecture
• Witchcraft, mayhem and music: K-State opera theatre to perform 'The Crucible'

Gifts

• Geology scholarship strikes oil, offers a well of opportunity for K-State students

Newsletters, magazines and blogs

• McNair Scholars newsletter available online

Survey

• Graduate student participation needed for quality of student life survey

News and research

• Making their mark: 12 distinguished alumni participate in Alumni Fellows Week
• Student Union accepting applications for part-time student scholarship

Events

• Bakery Science Club bake sale today
• Civic Leadership Week to feature service activities March 5-11

Research

• Understanding open spaces: To celebrate prairie landscapes, research says to take an aesthetic approach

News and research

• K-State students host business ethics competition

Events

• Lively literature: English department to sponsor several literary events in March
• Union Program Council to host a fourth season of Dancing with the K-State Stars
• Up ‘til Dawn announces celebration event
• Center for Engagement and Community Development to host symposium April 26

News and research

• Spring Landon Lecturer: Secretary of Agriculture Vilsack to speak April 10
• Academic advising student strives for master's while serving Peace Corps

Shared governance

• Minutes from the Feb. 16 Student Senate meeting

Events

• A Season for Nonviolence 2012: Konza Prairie moonlight walk to be March 10
• K-State celebrates National TRIO Day
• Spring into culture: March offers music, dance, theater and art events for all

Research

• Passion pitfall: Research finds that rekindling a romance often extinguishes a couple's happiness

University life

• Career and employment services this week

Technology

• IT solutions: Free printing FAQs and error messages in university computing labs and InfoCommons
• CloudOn: Free iPad app for Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

News and research

• New center expands university's sensory, consumer research expertise to Olathe campus
• Executive learning: More than 100 business students are making connections with mentors through new program
• Call for nominations for Putting Students First Award

Events

• 56th annual K-State Rodeo this weekend in Weber Hall Arena
• Korean professor to give distinguished lecture hosted by department of computing and information sciences today

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Recognizing service: Blue Key Senior Honorary receives several awards at national conference

Updates from leadership

• Finalists announced for dean of Kansas State University's College of Education

News and research

• Third annual yOUR Campaign kicks off to highlight student engagement

Events

• Info session on gerontology studies, careers set for March 2

Updates from leadership

• Position, search committee announced for the vice provost for undergraduate studies

News and research

• 2012 Goldwater Scholarship nominees share interest in research
• Homeland Security secretary reaffirms NBAF support

Events

• Bakery Science Club bake sale today
• Job lessons: Future teachers get chance to connect with more than 60 school districts at education on-campus interviews
• K-State Wind Ensemble in concert tonight

News and research

• Active status: University ranks as top military-friendly institution for fifth year in a row
• What's in a name: Sales initiative receives makeover to help students in future careers
• Pertussis, or whooping cough, update
• Food scientist John Floros named dean of College of Agriculture and director of K-State Research and Extension

Shared governance

• Minutes from the Feb. 9 Student Senate meeting

Events

• See what all the noise is about: McCain hosts international sensation 'STOMP'
• K-State chapter of Golden Key International Honour Society to host regional summit on campus this weekend

Services

• Positive healing after trauma

Legislative update

• University statement concerning the proposed Federal 2013 budget

Updates from leadership

• A letter from Athletics Director John Currie - Feb. 10

News and research

• Change in schedule for assistant vice president for communications and marketing forums

Events

• Destination success: Get down to the business of finding a job, internship at Business and Hospitality Career Fair
• Art talk: Three faculty members to discuss their work in the Beach Museum Exhibition '2011 Department of Art Faculty Biennial'
• A night on broadway: Ebony Theatre to host concert by two broadway performers
• Native American Student Association to meet

University life

• Upcoming career and employment services events

Kudos, publications and presentations

• In the running: Four students nominated for Truman Scholarships

Technology

• Equipment checkout service for K-Staters

News and research

• Campus forums set to meet with candidates for assistant vice president for communications and marketing
• Letter to students from Coach Martin

Events

• Cats at the capitol: 10 graduate students to present research that benefits state
• Constructing for a cause: Engineering student organizations building Trump Tower replica made of canned food
• Trumpet blasts and big band brass: Doc Severinsen and His Big Band at Mccain Feb. 26
• Black History Month: Ebony Theatre presents 'Crumbs From the Table of Joy'

Kudos, publications and presentations

• A social affair: Students aid in planning 2012 All-University Open House events

News and research

• Positive influence: Senior from Wichita finds his voice in Black Student Union
• Two is better than one: Second session of spring Evening College courses begins March 8
• Bronwyn Fees leads early childhood education study tour to China
• Loudspeaker announces the 'Share Your Voice' campaign
• Missed the eID password-change deadline?

Events

• Black History Month brings cultural presentations and more to campus

Research

• In the zone: With optimal conversations, research finds young couples experience less relationship stress, higher satisfaction

Gifts

• Chase County brothers establish scholarship at K-State in honor of family

News and research

• Page-turner: 'The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks' is university's 2012 common reading book
• K-State Libraries launch new website
• A best buy: New guide lists K-State among the best values in the nation

Events

• Bakery Science Club bake sale today
• Retirement reception Feb. 10 for Chuck Werring
• 'Lessons After Katrina: Youth Leadership and Community Activism' lecture and workshop with Minh Nguyen

Kudos, publications and presentations

• No shock here: University's chapter of electrical and computer engineering society rates again among the best

Technology

• Blocks cause problems with delivery of email

News and research

• Emerging markets: Business students travel to South America to learn from successful corporations

Events

• A taste of Mexico: Culinary workshop with chef Taji Marie to explore Mexican cuisine

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Study Abroad Students of the Month, February 2012

News and research

• eID passwords must be changed by Wednesday, Feb. 8
• Political science scholarship applications being accepted

Services

• Wildcat Writing and Research Consultations: Your Sunday night salvation

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Double president: Kirk Schulz new leader of area Boy Scout council

News and research

• Reporting and investigating sexual violence on campus: What every K-Stater needs to know
• Planning for 2025: College of Business Administration selects Andrus to direct research efforts

Events

• Picture perfect: Landscape photographer Earl Iversen is Friends Of The Beach Museum gift print artist for 2012
• For mature audiences: Jim Henson puppeteers bringing 'Stuffed and Unstrung' to McCain Feb. 19
• Order in the court: Mock trial club organizes first public trial for Saturday
• Hershey's president and CEO to be distinguished business lecturer

Kudos, publications and presentations

• K-State Salina professor getting place in Kansas Baseball Hall of Fame

News and research

• Have Willie surprise your sweetheart for Valentine's Day
• Before the ring: Marriage therapist says high-conflict couples have work to do before saying 'I do'
• Hail the chief: Myra Gordon's good works earn her chieftancy title of African village

News and research

• Make Super Bowl party a winner

Events

• Bakery Science Club to host bake sale today
• Recreational services offering five-week spring break shape-up program
• Kaffeestunde to begin today
• Delta Upsilon fraternity to host student attorney for presentation tonight
• Recreational services to offer nutrition presentation 'How to Avoid Overeating'

Research

• Fostering scholarship: Senior's quest for knowledge drives research, volunteerism

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Reward for excellence: Two greek members receive Order of Omega scholarships