February 28, 2013
News and research
- Health awareness educators available to give free presentations
- Routine test of K-State Alerts scheduled for March 4
- Kansas State University student a Harry S. Truman Scholarship finalist
Events
- Love knows no borders: March 5 seminar on marriage-based U.S. permanent residence and citizenship
- Strengths Advocates sponsors student body presidential and vice presidential debate
- #WhyIGive: Join today's social media celebration of philanthropy
- Back to the Future: K-State Book Network 2013 book to launch March 5
- A night at the opera: School of Music, Theatre, and Dance presents 'The Marriage of Figaro' March 7-9
- Graduate student meet-and-greet today in Hale Library
Kudos, publications and presentations
February 27, 2013
From the provost
From SGA
Events
- Konza Prairie to offer guided public hikes
- Bakery Science Club weekly bake sale today
- Spring semester English department events showcase work of students, professors
- University symposium for early childhood educators all about connecting children to the outdoors
- Celebrating K-State's sesquicentennial: Hear about the university's history at today's Brown Bag Lunch and Lecture Series
Kudos, publications and presentations
- In the running: Undergraduate researchers nominated for Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship
- Exemplifying excellence: Two graduate students earn national recognition for teaching distinction
Publications and presentations
Volunteer opportunities
February 26, 2013
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Journalism and mass communications unveils Kedzie Think Tank
- Homecoming 2013 committee applications due March 4
- Dog's best friend: University veterinarian on trail of Iditarod job
Events
- March into the arts at Kansas State University
- Opening up: Military families share their stories with artists to develop modern dance performance for the public
Kudos, publications and presentations
Gifts
Campus construction and maintenance
- Service interruption: Hot Water on West Side of Throckmorton Hall morning of Feb. 27
- Service interruption: Weber Hall domestic water afternoon of Feb. 27
February 25, 2013
Updates from leadership
- Michael Delp, College of Human Ecology dean candidate, to present public forum today
- Four finalists to be interviewed for director of the Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
News and research
Events
- K-State Proud Campaign Week: Get your T-shirt and wear to tonight's basketball game
- Catering, restaurant showcase to draw area planners, business leaders to K-State Olathe
- Redefining Leadership: University hosts Big 12 Conference on Black Student Government
Kudos, publications and presentations
Technology
- A little 'Caffeine' for your Mac, so it doesn't go to sleep
- Video conferencing tool available for testing
February 22, 2013
News and research
- Enter to win a $100 gift card and support our student veterans
- Nominations sought for Community Service Awards
- Joe Goode Performance Group at McCain Auditorium rescheduled for 7:30 p.m. Saturday
Events
- Resume critique at career and employment services
- K-State Proud Campaign Week: Enjoy Call Hall ice cream
- Distinguished geographer to talk about race today
Publications and presentations
February 21, 2013
Events
- CVs/Resumes for Grad Students Workshop
- Union and UPC celebrate Generations of Success at K-State
- Coffee Hour series continues with a visit to Ecuador Feb. 22
- K-State campuses closed Feb. 21
Kudos, publications and presentations
February 20, 2013
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Making their mark: 13 distinguished alumni participate in Alumni Fellows Week
- Take national survey, win prizes!
- Winter weather outlook
Events
- Career and employment services Walk-in Wednesday, Career Closet
- K-State Proud campaign week: Tell us why you're proud
- Past president of the Association of American Geographers to deliver lecture on Friday
- Bakery Science Club weekly bake sale today
- GIScience lecturer presents "A World without Spatial Thinking" Feb. 28
- Business and Hospitality Career Fair welcomes students from all majors to meet potential employers
- 17th annual K-State Leadership Seminar: 'Working Together to Create High-Performing Teams'
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Engineering student receives top prize at regional conference for technical paper
- A winning case: Mock Trial Team advances to first round of national competition
February 19, 2013
Updates from leadership
- Thank you for helping K-State kick off the sesquicentennial in a big way
- A letter from A.D. John Currie: Breaking ground on another facility
Events
- Garden Talks and Walks: Capture the Moment, Feb. 26
- Effective networking: Seminar presented by internationally recognized author, speaker Donald Asher
- K-State Proud Campaign Week: Take your picture with Willie
- Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright talks and performs in Forum Hall tonight
Research
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Plant pathology student receives travel award
- Architectural engineering students win scholarships from Kansas City building technical society
Volunteer opportunities
February 18, 2013
Events
- State and local government policy expert to serve as distinguished lecturer on Feb. 25
- Walk Kansas to begin March 17
- Human Ecology student film competition offering scholarship prizes
- Faculty Senate to host spring open forums
- Grad students: Don't miss an overview session of the ETDR process
- Legal expert to speak about civil rights, antidiscrimination law for Dorothy L. Thompson Lecture Series
- K-State Wind Ensemble performs tonight
Research
University life
Kudos, publications and presentations
Technology
- iPad User Group meeting Thursday, Feb. 21: Audio apps
- Windows 8 preview sessions in February and March
Survey
February 15, 2013
Updates from leadership
- Nominations being accepted for excellence in undergraduate research award
- Nominate a faculty member for outstanding mentoring of undergraduate students in research
- Two finalists for dean in the College of Human Ecology
Events
February 14, 2013
Events
- K-State Proud visits College of Engineering
- Garden appreciation: K-State hosts Garden Talks and Walks
- Getting the message: Military experts visit university to discuss strategic communication
- The sesquicentennial kickoff is here!
Technology
Volunteer opportunities
February 13, 2013
News and research
- Department of psychology becomes department of psychological sciences
- Call for nominations: Putting Students First awards
- Exchange agreement between Kansas State and International University of Central Asia
- Mortar Board membership applications due Feb. 15
- Pay it forward: Black Student Union president gives back to organization, members
Events
- Women in Leadership panel at noon Friday
- Bakery Science Club weekly bake sale today
- Come celebrate the opening of the 'Museum of Wonder'
- K-State Proud visits Justin Hall
- Today is the Feb. 13 deadline to change K-State eID passwords
- Black Student Union helps organize university's observance of Black History Month
- Remember parking shuttle available for 150th grand exhibition
Research
Kudos, publications and presentations
February 12, 2013
Events
- Solving global hunger is Feb. 19 Lou Douglas Lecture topic
- Horticulture Club rose sale Feb. 14 at Throckmorton
- Biannual Wallace Kidd Diversity Award reception Feb. 13
- K-State chapter celebrates Mortar Board Week
- Sexual Health Responsibility Week
- Engineering Career Fair: More than 145 employers expected for two-day event
- Celebrate a Season for Nonviolence 2013 by making someone's day
- Distinguished speaker: CEO of Aon to present College of Business Administration lecture
- Mothers, daughters and more set the scene for Ebony Theatre's presentation of 'Jar the Floor'
- Watch the Feb. 14 sesquicentennial kickoff program live online and on K-StateHD.TV
- Save the date: K-State's Earth Day celebration April 23
Human resources and benefits
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
Volunteer opportunities
- Moms, have a new baby? Don't have time to exercise?
- Union, Union Program Council seeking student leadership
February 11, 2013
News and research
Events
- Prairie chicken viewing opportunities at Konza Prairie Biological Station
- Spotlight K-State: Innovative ideas, shared in meaningful ways
- eID password-change deadline is Wednesday, Feb. 13
- Master of drama: Playwright, Pulitzer Prize winner Suzan-Lori Parks at university Feb. 19-20
- Calling all students: Registration now open for Wildcat Leadership Challenge
- Enjoy free pizza at Relay Rush
- Memorial service for Vasanta Pallem at 1 p.m. today
Technology
February 8, 2013
News and research
Events
- Resume critique at career and employment services
- Professional Development Day: Students hone their professional skills at College of Business Administration event
- Mark your calendar: Sesquicentennial kickoff just six days away
Health and safety
February 7, 2013
From the provost
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Center for Sustainable Energy domain name change
- Kansas State University joins world's largest digital library
- Leadership that counts: 12 high school seniors finalists for university's Civic Leadership Scholarship
- Research for the state: Nine graduate students will present state-related research at capitol
- Future leaders: Students help organize All-University Open House that will remember history while looking ahead
- University helping students affected by off-campus apartment fire that killed one
Events
- First-ever K-State home hockey games
- Native American Student Association meeting Feb. 8
- Coffee Hour Series resumes with a visit to Bangladesh
- Professional development day: Students hone their professional skills at College of Business Administration event
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Leading the way: University nominates four students for Truman Scholarships
- Among the best: University's Center on Aging Director named fellow of Association for Gerontology in higher education
Technology
- Required IT security awareness training for employees now available
- iSIS maintenance, Sunday, Feb. 10
February 6, 2013
News and research
- Making a difference: Kassebaum Scholarship to five high school seniors for leadership, public service
- When it comes to food aphrodisiacs, expert says look for nutrition at first bite rather than love
Events
- Career and employment services Walk-In Wednesday, Career Closet
- Bakery Science Club weekly bake sale today
- Web of Science training offered
- Black History Month keynote speaker is Nikki Giovanni
- 'America's job search guru' presenting seminar Feb. 19
February 5, 2013
News and research
- K-State Libraries offers streaming video resources for research
- Union announces partnership with Sodexo
- Mental break: Work-life balance needed for recovery from job stress
- Wildcat March Exhibition offers artistic take on 150th anniversary celebration
Events
- For better meetings, attend a facilitation workshop
- Study Abroad Fair today in Union courtyard
- Qualtrics webinar Friday, Feb. 8, for online data collection and surveys
- Bharat Ratra to present Distinguished Graduate Faculty Lecture 4 p.m. Feb. 12
- World hunger and what to do about it focus of Feb. 19 Lou Douglas Lecture
- What are your strengths? Find out this week
Kudos, publications and presentations
Gifts
February 4, 2013
News and research
- Union hosts open forums
- Be pet friendly: New license plate lets Kansans improve pet health, support veterinary students
- Memorial service scheduled Saturday for Alok Bhandari
Events
- Resume critique at career and employment services
- Hightower featured at 'Dancing with the K-State Stars'
Research
Volunteer opportunities
February 1, 2013
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Kansas to host International Summit on Hunger; register now!
- Tips can help manage, reduce stress
- Functional fitness, mobility classes starting now
- Johnson Cancer Research Center invites applications for spring cycle of awards
- Preserving a slice of rural life: Student interns teaming up to chronicle Kansas co-ops
- Back to the future: Students showing their purple pride by planning, organizing events for University's 150th celebration
Events
- Women in Music Concert
- Expanding opportunities: Engineering Career Fair now two-day event, 146 employers attending