February 26, 2021
COVID-19 university updates
Updates from leadership
News and research
- New K-State accounting academy receives lead gift, marks first step toward School of Accountancy
- University announces decision to close pool facility
Shared governance
Events
- 'Kansas Theatre Works' and Ebony Theatre present 'JAZZ DISTRICT'
- Brotherhood of Eagle Scouts student organization to tour Flint Hills Discovery Center
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Melissa Riley receives inaugural Bowie scholarship from College of Veterinary Medicine
- K-State Online students receive scholarships
Technology
Volunteer opportunities
February 25, 2021
Events
- College of Education's Rural Education Center to host teacher retention summit
- Thursday @ 3: What's in Your Leadership Experience? Preparing for the Job Hunt
- Scholar Gabrielle Owen presents on her work Friday, Feb. 26
- Natasha Gaudreault to present Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology Seminar
- Brotherhood of Eagle Scouts student organization to host game night at 7 p.m. today
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Three graduate students receive awards for their Capitol event poster presentations
- K-State Sales Team crowned 2021 Desert Cup champion at Arizona Collegiate Sales Competition
February 24, 2021
From the president
COVID-19 university updates
- Lafene Health Center offers limited vaccine clinic to faculty, staff and students
- Updates on COVID-19 in K-State communities
Updates from leadership
News and research
- New book tells the story of Alzheimer's disease
- K-State students: Don't forget to apply to join the K-State Homecoming Committee
- K-State Alerts test March 2
Shared governance
Events
- Debra Bolton to present 'What Matters to Me and Why'
- 'How getting involved saved my college career': Wisdom Wednesday with Thomas Lane
- Three Minute Thesis final competition today
- 'Learning to Make a 360 Film Assignment' TLC professional development event today
- Powercat Financial to host 'Paying for College as a Diverse Student' panel March 1
- Beach Film Club: Virtual discussion today on 'Eve's Bayou'
University life
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Rich Llewelyn recognized as Professional Staff of the Week
- Education faculty and administrators present at national conference
Human resources and benefits
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
February 23, 2021
COVID-19 university updates
Updates from leadership
News and research
Events
- View the Distinguished Young Alumni keynote presentations tonight
- K-State TRIO programs celebrate National TRIO Day
- Last call: Stock Pitch Challenge team registration
- International Coordinating Council to host International Fashion Show March 6
- Panel discussion: 'Strategies to Improve Online Teaching: What we can learn from the past year'
University life
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Staley School welcomes new ambassadors
- Kansas State University selected to participate in Collegiate Wind Competition for the eighth time
- College of Education receives national award for exemplary elementary education programming
- Weed science research group brings home awards from national meeting
Technology
February 22, 2021
Updates from leadership
KSUnite
News and research
Shared governance
Events
- K-State Libraries graduate workshop available today
- Nonprofit and Pre-Law host attorney for Legal Speaker Series
- Reminder: Nozella Brown to present Boyer/Switzer Lecture Feb. 23
- Race for Waste week two results
- Jerry Tate to present APDesign Regnier Distinguished International Lecture
University life
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Army aviation officer selected for Hiring Our Heroes Fellowship in College of Education
- Pentz publishes new book 'DANCE Appreciation'
- Jacob Groshek serves as expert panelist in Reddit's Science Discussion Series
February 19, 2021
COVID-19 university updates
Updates from leadership
News and research
Shared governance
- Filing information for K-State elections
- FY 2022 Academic Competition Team budget request application closes Feb. 26
Events
- Reminder: Coffee Hour presents Kazakhstan today
- Beach Film Club: Virtual discussion on 'Eve's Bayou'
February 18, 2021
COVID-19 university updates
Updates from leadership
From the Kansas Board of Regents
News and research
Events
- School of Music, Theatre, and Dance honors Black History Month through performance-infused IDEall Week; some events rescheduled
- Homecoming Committee donates to No Stone Unturned Foundation, announces 2021 Homecoming date
- Spring 2021 lineup for What Matters to Me and Why lecture series
- Global Supply Chain Club hosts 'Women in Supply Chain' panel Feb. 22
- Carl Kenly Edwards to present Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology Seminar
- Explore graduate student research with implications for Kansas
- Livestream lecture today by Greg Hatch: 'Waylande Gregory and Cowan Pottery Studio'
University life
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Undergraduates selected to present research at virtual Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol
- A closer look at CASE awards: Every Wildcat a Wellcat
- K-State Sales Team competes at 2021 Redbird National Sales Competition
Technology
- Reminder: HRIS, KSIS and DARS unavailable Feb. 26-28
- Automatically import your Zoom Cloud recordings into Mediasite
- Feb. 22: Getting Started With ETDR Templates
February 17, 2021
COVID-19 university updates
Updates from leadership
News and research
Events
- 2021 KSUnity Conference
- NOBCChE informational meeting and game night today
- 2021 Boyer/Switzer Lecture Series
- Weekly to-go meals every Friday at ECM at K-State
- Celebrate Mardi Gras at JP's Sports Grill
- Adults invited to join Kate in the Kitchen live for a virtual cooking demo
February 16, 2021
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Enrollment management centralizes front desk operations
- College of Education's Master of Arts in teaching ranks as 10th in nation
- K-State graduates report employment, continuing education success
- USD 305 students can now earn an associate degree during high school from K-State Polytechnic
Events
- Race for Waste week one results
- Reconstruction of the first walking machine, other kinetic mechanisms focus of Art and Math Seminar
- Graduate Student Leadership Development workshops series announced
- Thursday @ 3: Combating loneliness & social isolation
- Annual Three Minute Thesis competition kicks off this week
University life
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Doctoral student in mechanical engineering places second in poster competition
- College of Ag students selected for Kansas Food and Agricultural Policy Fellowship Program
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
February 15, 2021
COVID-19 university updates
KSUnite
News and research
- Most of renovated Hale Library to open today
- Student-driven project leads to new foods from sorghum, wheat
Events
- National Strategic Selling Institute hosting Tom Short as keynote speaker during Spring 2021 Sales Week
- Three mobile food distributions for spring 2021
- International Coffee Hour to feature Kazakhstan
- Students are invited to attend virtual Hospitality Career Meet-Up
- Poet Sean Hill to read from his work via Zoom on Friday, Feb. 19, 3:30 p.m.
- College of Education offers national virtual conference on attracting, retaining diverse teachers
- K-State Libraries graduate workshop available today
University life
February 12, 2021
COVID-19 university updates
Updates from leadership
News and research
- K-State Libraries receives grant to support programs about climate change
- Postdoc Atanu Modak receives 2021 CMS Detector Award
Shared governance
- 2021 student body presidential debate today
- FY 2022 Academic Competition Team budget request application open
Events
- Kansas State College Advising Corps hosting information session today for potential fall 2021 advisers
- Out in STEM, oSTEM, meets at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 15
- Pre-nursing students invited to learn about K-State and Wichita State Pathway to Nursing Program
- McCain Connected presents 'Rhythm of the Dance' in March, a Celtic music and dance celebration
- Weekend programs with AdventureOUT
- Livestream lecture Feb. 18 by Greg Hatch: 'Waylande Gregory and Cowan Pottery Studio'
- Free attendance for International Center for Academic Integrity annual conference
University life
- Application open for potential Truman scholars
- Mortar Board applications due today
- Campus application open for Rhodes, Marshall and Mitchell scholarships
- Lacy's Fresh Fare and Catering now open in Justin Hall
- Don't forget to nominate a graduating K-State student for a K-State Alumni Association award
Kudos, publications and presentations
Technology
February 11, 2021
Updates from leadership
News and research
Events
- Join today's Community Action Talk: 'Unpacking the Election'
- K-State students: Learn more about K-State Student Alumni Board … and how to become a member
- Faculty Senate to host spring open forum
- Students for Environmental Action hosts Trivia Night tonight
- Art, Storytelling and Valentine Cookies: A Zoom Party
- Registration open for K-State Innovation and Strategy Case Competition
- Team trivia in the Union tomorrow night
- Gia Biagi to present as part of APDesign Ekdahl Lecture Series
- Lyric Bartholomay to present Division of Biology Seminar
University life
- Apply for Morse Scholarship: $3,000 for community-minded summer project or internship
- Joyce and Joe's Cornerstone Café at Hale Library opens for spring semester
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Ten graduate students receive Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Research grants
- Interior design program receives high praise from Hearst Lifestyle and Design Group
February 10, 2021
COVID-19 university updates
News and research
Shared governance
Events
- K-State School of Music, Theatre, and Dance presents IDEAll Week: Feb. 15-19
- Team registration open for annual Gates Capital Management Stock Pitch Challenge
- Sip with SafeRide and win $50 voucher
- Thursday @ 3: Diversity and Inclusion in Student Organizations
- Teaching and Learning Center to host Teaching Chat today
University life
- Art and innovation: K-State Center for Principled Business seeking student art pieces
- Reminder: Center for Risk Management student fellow application due Friday
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Ben Ward, Stacey Bailey and Greg Dressman recognized as Professional Staff of the Week
- Engineering faculty members receive named positions
- Engineering leadership team presents at diversity conference
- Online Journal of Rural Research and Policy announces Thomas P. Gould Prize winner
February 9, 2021
COVID-19 university updates
Updates from leadership
News and research
Events
- Morris Family Multicultural Student Center student dedication
- Engineering Career Fair Feb. 10
- Math Club to host Flying Triangles
University life
- Mark Chapman Scholars Program accepting applications
- Phi Kappa Phi Graduate Fellowship accepting applications
- Silver Key sophomore honorary applications are open
Technology
February 8, 2021
KSUnite
News and research
- TDM Studio for text and data mining available through K-State Libraries
- Kansas State College Advising Corps seeks fall 2021 advisers to connect with first-generation college students
Events
- 'Unpacking the Election' focus of next Community Action Talk on Feb. 11
- K-State Libraries graduate workshop available today
- Safe Zone Advanced Workshop: Stalking on a College Campus
- Register by Feb. 11 for International Coordinating Council's International Singing Night
- International Coffee Hour series begins Feb. 19
- NOBCChE to host informational meeting and game night
- Registration open for spring 2021 Math and Art Seminar
University life
- Reminder: Staley School class leader applications due Feb. 10
- K-State students: Apply to join Student Alumni Board through Feb. 21
- Reserve a student study space
- Alpha Phi Omega service organization seeks new members
Kudos, publications and presentations
- K-State Sales Program hosts inaugural virtual high school sales competition
- A closer look at CASE awards: Seek magazine
February 5, 2021
COVID-19 university updates
News and research
Events
- Counseling Services invites students to join us at noon every Friday for free Mindfulness Meetings
- College of Agriculture Ambassadors to host informational session
- Art, Storytelling and Valentine Cookies: A Zoom Party
- K-State experts to host virtual panel discussion about careers in student affairs and academic advising
- ECM at K-State starts Real Food Live for spring 2021
Health and safety
University life
Technology
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
February 4, 2021
From the president
COVID-19 university updates
Updates from leadership
- Reminder: Share feedback on University Strategic Diversity and Inclusion plan by Feb. 5
- Research Weekly
News and research
- Gilman scholarship gives pre-vet students opportunities to study profession abroad
- Hale Library's second through fifth floors will now open Feb. 15
- K-State veterinarian shares tips for Pet Dental Health Month
Events
- Join Engineers Without Borders
- Pre-law hosts regional law school one-on-ones
- 'Let's Talk Art' livestream conversation today with artist Randy Regier and film screening with director Gail Lerner
- K-State experts to host virtual panel discussion about careers in student affairs and academic advising
- Elizabeth Flaherty to present Division of Biology Seminar
- College of Health and Human Sciences hosts digital Live Well event series for campus community
University life
Kudos, publications and presentations
February 3, 2021
COVID-19 university updates
Updates from leadership
News and research
- A CASE for excellence: K-State creative work takes high honors
- New programs help Native, Indigenous, tribal and rural Kansas students develop interest in becoming veterinarians
Shared governance
Events
- HRIS, KSIS and DARS unavailable to students Feb. 26-28
- JP's Sports Grill celebrates Super Bowl LV with meal packages
- International Coordinating Council to host International Singing Night
University life
- Applications open for Snyder Leadership Legacy Fellows
- Powercat Financial accepting student applications
- International Buddies open for spring 2021 applications
- Blue Key scholarship applications now open
- Lacy's Fresh Fare and Catering offers take-and-bake meals
Kudos, publications and presentations
Human resources and benefits
- Regarding potentially fraudulent unemployment claims and receipt of IRS Form 1099-G
- Reminder: Nominations open for unclassified professional staff, university support staff awards
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
Volunteer opportunities
February 2, 2021
Updates from leadership
Events
- 'Unpacking the Election' is focus of Community Action Talk on Feb. 11
- Thursday @ 3: Jumpstart Your Spring with Student Org Basics
- Live Ideas to host first spring institute of 2021
- Join Students for Environmental Action
- Race to Waste recycling competition is here
- 'Graduate Students' Research in the Age of COVID' panel discussion
- Goodies bags for student parents
University life
- Native American Student Body to host first general meeting today
- Mortar Board Senior Honor Society seeks nominations for 2021-2022 class
- Introducing: Food Security Scholars
- K-State Blue Key applications now open
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Engineering Ambassadors selections announced for 2021
- College of Agriculture faculty receive APLU teaching awards
- Aleksan Shanoyan receives one of USDA's most prestigious awards
Personnel changes
February 1, 2021
COVID-19 university updates
Updates from leadership
- Share feedback on University Strategic Diversity and Inclusion plan
- Student ombudsperson position announcement
KSUnite
News and research
Events
- K-State celebrates MLK Observance Week Feb. 1-5
- February celebrates Black History Month
- K-State Libraries announce schedule for spring graduate workshop series
- Union offers free national conference
- Thursdays @ 3 new virtual leadership series for K-State students
- Polytechnic to host free webinar on UAS regulation changes from FAA
University life
- Spring success with Academic Achievement Center support
- Ten-Minute Tune-Ups: Resume critique service starts Monday, Feb. 1
- K-State Risk Management Center now accepting student fellowship applications
- Staley School accepting class leader applications
- Apply now for Mortar Board Outstanding Student Scholarship
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Nick Lander recognized as Professional Staff of the Week
- APDesign students compete in 2021 Thomas A. Tyler/Answers Inc. environmental design photo contest