March 31, 2015
News and research
- Kansas PBS stations to air 'Vale la Pena' documentary
- Undergraduate leaders called on to apply for the Morse Scholarship
- Campus Creek cleanup, fish signs installed
Events
- Kat Chats with Counseling Services: Letting them out of the bottle
- K-State Blood Drive March 31-April 3
- K-State Research Forum today
- The Meadow seeks volunteers for work day April 4
- David Otunga speaking about social injustice, civil rights tonight
- April blooms with music, art, dance and more at Kansas State University
- Marketing department invites the campus community to a research seminar on Friday
From the vice president for research
Kudos, publications and presentations
Personnel changes
March 30, 2015
News and research
- Global academic advising association celebrates 25 years at K-State
- Chief George Tiger gives keynote address
- Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network offers sessions for Manhattan community, educators
- University animal health leader selected to lead NBAF engagement
- Small fire extinguished in Willard Hall
Events
- Biologist to discuss the changes in Great Plains fish diversity
- K-State Wind Ensemble performance this afternoon
- Application deadline extended for inaugural Dissertation Writing Retreat
- Deadline to register for All-University Open House
- Technical director of One World Trade Center to present lecture
- National Strategic Selling Institute to host third annual benefit auction
Research
University life
- It's a family thing: Order your student athletic pass on KSIS
- New peer financial counselors, student advisory members for Powercat Financial Counseling
Kudos, publications and presentations
March 27, 2015
News and research
- The International Year of Soils: Soils support agriculture
- Huck Boyd Institute to present Leader of the Year Awards for entrepreneurship, diversity, service
- K-State students learned the 'NASHvantage' of Public Relations Student Society of America at the regional conference at Belmont University
- College of Business Dean Ali Malekzadeh to become president at Roosevelt University
Events
- Lecture series to feature expert in heterogeneous catalysis
- Lesbian and Gay Veterinary Medical Association hosts filmmaker, showing of 'Bridegroom' documentary film
- ADVANCE Distinguished Lecture Series presents Gabriel Radvansky
- 2015 Faculty and Professional Staff Retiree Ceremony and Reception
- Veterinary Health Center to host 20th annual Dog-N-Jog
- SpringDance 2015 to show in McCain Auditorium March 27-28
- UPC presents 12th season of K-State Idol featuring former American Idol contestant
- Journey to Neverland with 'Peter and the Starcatcher' April 6 at McCain Auditorium
Kudos, publications and presentations
- University Experience peer instructors selected for fall 2015
- K-State journalism student wins prestigious Telly Award
- Students earn certification from American Concrete Institute
Technology
March 26, 2015
News and research
- Political science graduate program ranked No. 1
- Simple tasks help protect your credit
- Campus printing just got easier in computing labs
- Students help visitors unfold their futures at K-State's All-University Open House
Events
- Flint Hills History Conference March 27-28
- Exploring social media with NodeXL on April 10
- Geologist to discuss convergent plate boundary processes
- Watch performances, explore student groups at the OSAS Performance Group Showcase
- Office 365: New features covered in Zoom sessions March 26-27
- PBS cancer documentary screening, resource fair Saturday
- Faculty Senate hosts spring open forum April 3
- Dementia workshop to focus on creativity, use of theater techniques
- All-University Open House allows visitors to experience campus through food, fun and learning
Health and safety
From the vice president for research
Kudos, publications and presentations
Volunteer opportunities
March 25, 2015
News and research
- Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi inviting new members.
- Union accepting applications for ambassador positions
- Leadership opportunities with International Buddies
- K-State theatre students expand their own 'modern family' with trip to Los Angeles
Events
- Think summer with campus events March 25-26
- 'Love Knows No Borders' presentation
- Third annual Powercat Paint Run Saturday, April 18
- K-State Bakery Science Club sale
- Pink and Purple Polyester Party supports Johnson Cancer Research Center
- Sign up today at the K-State Student Union for the Run for the Red 5K
- Best of the Fest at the Beach Museum of Art: Short films screenings from the Free State Festival
- Location change for North Campus Corridor open house today
- State of the College of Agriculture Address today
- Diavolo sets architecture in motion for McCain performance April 1
- Kansas State University Gardens group offers April 16 bus trip to Botanica Gardens in Wichita
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Ahern named Steel Ring Advisor of the Year
- Kansas State University again selected for Collegiate Wind Competition
Publications and presentations
Volunteer opportunities
March 24, 2015
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Student Alumni Board selects 19 new members to assist K-State Alumni Association
- Nontraditional student scholarships for women, deadline April 1
Events
- K-State Alumni Association to host events for graduating students
- Kat Chats with Counseling Services: Stress, sleep, self-care
- Mathematics Colloquium Lecture March 24
- Geologist to discuss the influence of heavy metals on the environment
- Weekend of performing arts brings purple to Kansas City
- Celebrate young children, care providers April 12
- Fiction writer Justin Torres to read from his work on Friday
- Farm to Fork 5K at Open House
- 'NVivo 10 Advanced' training scheduled March 27
- Documentary screening April 7 to feature Midwest kindness
Research
- Food safety specialist hopes new tracking strategy will lead to better intervention
- Students asked to take short survey about Lafene Health Center
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Fake Paddy's Day support
- Rife receives Future Leaders in Science Award
- Kansas State University engineering alumni honored for career success
- Two alumni join Kansas State University College of Engineering Hall of Fame
Human resources and benefits
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
March 23, 2015
News and research
- Thurston, Burden given new responsibilities
- Advanced Manufacturing Institute helping Federal Railroad Administration with rail safety project
Shared governance
Events
- Community Cinema: 'The Homestretch' screening March 30
- International Week 2015
- Lesbian and Gay Veterinary Medical Association hosts filmmaker and showing of 'Bridegroom' documentary film
- Music education to host free professional development workshop
- University offers free electronics recycling event March 28
- David Lisak to speak about sexual assault offender behavior, the neurobiology of trauma
- UC-Davis ecologist to deliver Hopkins Colloquium address on March 23
- Lodging, registration deadlines for Conference on Applied Statistics in Agriculture
- Scholar erin Khue Ninh presents keynote lecture for 24th Annual Cultural Studies Symposium
- Improve your communication: Spots still open for free National Science Foundation Workshop
- Renowned violinist Charles Castleman to present recital
- K-State Salina family studies and human services program to host community poverty simulation
Research
- Researchers find 'affinity switch' for proteasome assembly process in cells
- Multimillion-dollar project using unmanned aerial systems to detect emerging pest insects, diseases in food crops
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Alpha Zeta welcomes new members
- K-State nominates four students for national Udall Scholarships
- Six high school seniors earn Edgerley-Franklin Urban Leadership Scholarship
- Graduate student to attend Interdisciplinary Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting
- Hospitality management students take two top honors at national conference
- Athletic training students honored for academic achievements
- KSDB-FM students win multiple awards in Kansas Association of Broadcasters Competition
- Veterinary Medicine student wins free mini iPad
- New album featuring K-State's Pinkall tops Billboard charts
Publications and presentations
Campus construction activities
Campus construction and maintenance
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
Volunteer opportunities
- Study on divorced military parents seeks respondents for survey
- Volunteers needed: Young adult children of single, never married parents
March 13, 2015
News and research
Events
- Kinesiology fitness program water aerobics classes start March 23
- In Manhattan during spring break? Visit the Beach!
- Science fiction adventure story 'Twin Infinity' to be performed March 30 at McCain
- North Campus Corridor open house set for March 25
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Graduate School announces first Small Research Grant program awardees
- K-State Launch awards $20,000 to student entrepreneurs
March 12, 2015
From the Kansas Board of Regents
News and research
- Victaulic Sales Competition highlights university's Sales Week
- Meat and poultry recalls: What food firms and investors should know
- Nutritional guidelines recommendations: Less meat, more veggies
Events
- Mathematics Colloquium Lecture March 12
- Staley School of Leadership Studies students work with Ogden community for Easter event
- Kansas rural forester to discuss natural resources issues, priorities, programs for students
- Johnson Cancer Research Center hosts PBS cancer documentary screening, community resource fair March 28
- SpringDance 2015 coming to McCain Auditorium March 27-28
From the vice president for research
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Biological systems engineering students sweep poster competition
- Student Foundation announces new member class
Technology
Campus construction activities
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
March 11, 2015
News and research
- Statement on incident at the University of Oklahoma
- Kansas State University's education, engineering, veterinary medicine graduate programs named among the nation's best
Events
- College of Veterinary Medicine dean candidate finalist to present open forum today
- Dinner and a mid-night Snack Salon series event March 12 at the Beach Museum of Art
- KSU Bakery Science Club Sale today
- Six-week women's self defense class
- K-State Research Forum is March 31
- 19th annual Mathematical Olympiad for grade school, high school students April 11
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Kansas State University promotes 62 faculty members, 40 receive tenure
- 2015-2016 Mortar Board Senior Honor Society members
- Kansas State University Provost April Mason honored for leadership
March 10, 2015
Updates from leadership
News and research
- First issue of undergraduate interdisciplinary journal published
- New eight-week courses starting soon at UFM
- NBAF construction projected for May, to be completed in 2020
Events
- Yes Means Yes UFM course
- One Health Summit March 31-April 1 in Kansas City, Missouri
- SafeZone advanced training: Empowered Allies
- Free symposium to focus on military-connected learners
- Next meeting of Adolescents and Adults with Autism Support Group
- Author David Abram, artist Lauren Bon speakers at national landscape architecture conference March 24-27 at Kansas State University
- Boogie down to fight cancer at Pink and Purple Polyester Party April 10
- Mathematics Colloquium Lecture March 10
- It's On Us campaign combats sexual assault at K-State
- K-State Salina's Civic Luncheon Lecture to look at new ways of effective discipline in criminal justice
- Pet Away Stress March 11
- Schedule change for art department head position interview
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Entomology student awarded national Nature Conservancy grant
- Interior design student selected for Disney College program
- Coach's approach to collegiate debate leads to success
Publications and presentations
March 9, 2015
News and research
- Candidate to interview for the College of Arts & Sciences art department head position
- Professor of the Year nominations
- Kansas State University students participate in alternative spring breaks
Events
- Applications for Blue Key 2015-2016 scholarships due Thursday
- President and CEO of BNSF Railway to speak on leadership development in rail industry
- Kat Chats with Counseling Services: Making Lasting Changes Series part two, how mindsets influence progress
- College of Veterinary Medicine dean candidate finalist to present open forum today
- Design Expo today: Discover your opportunities
- Reminder: Landon Lecture by Steve Forbes tonight
Health and safety
Research
Kudos, publications and presentations
Technology
Campus construction activities
March 6, 2015
From the president
News and research
- New eight-week courses starting soon at UFM
- First issue of undergraduate interdisciplinary journal published
- NBAF construction projected for May, to be completed in 2020
- Nutritionist shares how to shop inexpensively without compromising nutrition
- Hurtig, Tinker new Kansas State University Student Governing Association leaders
Events
- Renowned author David Abram, acclaimed artist Lauren Bon to speak March 24, 25
- Design Expo Monday
- Free symposium to focus on military-connected learners
- Next meeting of Adolescents and Adults with Autism Support Group
- Francophone study abroad information session on Monday
- SafeZone advanced training: Empowered Allies
Kudos, publications and presentations
March 5, 2015
From the president
News and research
- Candidate to interview for the College of Arts & Sciences art department head position
- iSIS being renamed KSIS
- Statement on budget from President Kirk Schulz
Events
- College of Veterinary Medicine dean candidate finalist to present open forum today
- NASA Scientist to give K-State physics lecture on the NuSTAR telescope
- Deadline extended for networking night
- College of Education announces premiere of 'Vale la Pena' documentary
- Documentary screening of 'Every Two Minutes' on March 12
- Author Poe Ballantine to read from his work on Friday
- Teresa Woods to present 'Fosters Wonder, Curiosity, and Evidence-Based Learning'
- Meet the Music series March 5 at Beach Museum of Art
- Spring Open Forum with President Schulz to be rescheduled
From the vice president for research
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Programming competition draws strong field of competitors
- K-State team takes honorable mention honors in Phillips 66 Business Ethics Case Competition
- Voice professor Bryan Pinkall featured on new album celebrating Rachmaninoff's classic 'All-Night Vigil'
Campus construction activities
Campus construction and maintenance
March 4, 2015
News and research
Events
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
Gifts
Technology
Volunteer opportunities
- Volunteers wanted for electronic waste collection event
- Participants needed for resistant starch study
March 3, 2015
Events
- Kat Chats with Counseling Services: Staying safe on Fake Patty's Day
- Sign up today at Union for Run for the Red 5k
- Get the scoop on summer at K-State
- Staged readings of two student-written plays March 6-7 in Chapman Theatre
Research
Kudos, publications and presentations
- K-State Inline Hockey Club going to nationals again
- De Noble earns place of honor in Ingram's Icons of Education
- Political science student from Lenexa earns prestigious fellowship
- College of Agriculture selects new student ambassadors
Volunteer opportunities
March 2, 2015
Updates from leadership
Events
- Faculty Senate to host spring open forum
- Journalism and Mass Communications Professionals Day
- SafeZone introductory training session
- Art science talks continue in Willard Hall
- Attend 'Using Zotero,' a K-State Libraries workshop for grad students
- K-State Book Network 2015 book to launch Tuesday, March 3
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Dan Thomson receives 2015 National Beef Quality Assurance Educator of the Year Award
- Christine Wilson honored at Association of Public and Land-grant Universities annual meeting