April 30, 2013
News and research
- K-State Telefund is hiring for the summer
- Housing and dining services announces new facility for honors students
Events
- Reminder: Physics lecturer to talk about modification of the big bang theory today
- Latinas panel on transnational feminisms
- Eat yogurt, support S.H.A.P.E.
- Dr. Carol Kellett to present 'From Women's Course to Human Ecology'; attendees receive free 150th merchandise
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Exceptional educators: Four faculty members receive Commerce Bank Teaching Award
- Outstanding senior: Student from La Crosse excels beyond the classroom
Volunteer opportunities
April 29, 2013
Events
- Theater Delta performing today in Little Theater
- Stone to offer insights about Chechnya during Thursday presentation
Kudos, publications and presentations
Technology
April 26, 2013
News and research
Events
Kudos, publications and presentations
- K-State's Golden Key recognizes two graduate assistants for excellence
- People power: Human resource management team wins case competition
Publications and presentations
- Michele Janette participates in roundtable on teaching Asian American studies at the Association for Asian American Studies Conference
- Psychology faculty, students publications
Personnel changes
Technology
April 25, 2013
Updates from leadership
News and research
Events
- Last day to register for 'This is Your Brain in ACTion' interactive workshop with Sally Bailey
- Whitcomb to present 'You only believe that because you’re a philosopher' today
- Lunch and learn: Family focused food class
- GROW workshop helps middle school girls learn crime-solving techniques
Research
Kudos, publications and presentations
- K-State team receives honorable mention in EPA Challenge competition
- School of Leadership celebrates service, leadership
- Exploring the world: Goss Discovery Scholarship funds study abroad trips for 10 students
Publications and presentations
- McBride presented distinguished lecture at University of Maine
- Security studies student publishes on nuclear arms race
April 24, 2013
News and research
Events
- Career and employment services offers Walk-in Wednesday
- McKee to lecture on animal science and industry and College of Agriculture with free 150th merchandise to attendees
- K-State hosts TCU this weekend
- Bakery Science Club weekly sale
- May blooms with music, theatre and dance on campus
Research
Kudos, publications and presentations
Gifts
April 23, 2013
Events
- Union Program Council, Delta Upsilon host university's inaugural Miss K-State tonight
- Free electronic waste collection day on April 27
- Arbor Day, Tree Campus USA campaign to kick off April 24
- Miles McKee to lecture on history of animal sciences and industry, the College of Agriculture; free 150th merchandise to attendees
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Geography graduate student recognitions
- Six graduating students earn Anderson Senior Awards, Graduate Student Awards
- Four graduating students earn Multicultural Leadership Awards for service, leadership
- K-State Salina Enactus team advances to national competition, receives award
- Junior leaders: Chimes selects members for 2013-2014
Volunteer opportunities
April 22, 2013
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Students heading to Uganda for summer research, service
- Two students earn honors from the National Science Foundation
Events
- An Evening of Rodgers and Hammerstein featuring the K-State orchestra and vocalists on April 23
- Pussycat Press printmaking fundraiser Tuesday evening at Beach Museum
- School of Leadership Studies hosts food engineer Adam Tank for guest lecture today
- Celebrate Earth Day with K-State
- Tony Award-winning play 'The Heiress' to wrap up K-State Theatre season
- Theater Delta to bring interactive performances to campus, encourage discussion on academic issues
Kudos, publications and presentations
Technology
Campus construction and maintenance
April 19, 2013
News and research
Events
- International Service Team's fundraising dinner, raffle on April 21
- Student organization uses benefit concert to rally support for St. Jude
- In-A-Chord performance tonight in McCain Auditorium
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Engineering faculty, graduate students take part in American Concrete Institute Spring Convention
- Two engineering professors earn endowed appointments
- New ambassadors to promote K-State Student Union, Union Program Council
April 18, 2013
News and research
- Announcement of graduate elective in Professional Ethics, MGMT 897, for fall 2013
- Up to the challenge: University team in inaugural National Collegiate Wind Competition
Events
- Career and employment services offers Walk-in Wednesday
- Gov. Sam Brownback visiting Manhattan campus May 6
- K-State student organizations host pancake feed
- K-Staters to present to Kansas Professional Communicators conference on April 27
- Entomologist conducts open webinar on reviewing journal manuscripts on April 25
- Star power: Theatre, dance programs plan season of drama, comedy and original choreography
- K-State to have ribbon cutting for new horticulture building near Wichita
- Modern Languages Undergraduate Research Forum
- Writing seminar hosted by the agricultural economics department
- In the spotlight: Developing Scholars Program showcases undergraduate research work
- Famed Russian ballet 'Swan Lake' comes to McCain Auditorium
- 'An Evening of Rodgers and Hammerstein' featuring the K-State Orchestra and vocalists on April 23
Kudos, publications and presentations
- K-State EcoReps Awards recipients selected
- Tabor selected for prestigious Esri geographic information systems internship
- Award-winning agriculturalists: Students earn photography, public speaking awards
- English professor's book nominated for comic book industry's most prestigious award
- Geography doctoral student wins national remote sensing scholarship
- Mathematical role models: Students place highly at international competition
- University earns 69th Goldwater scholar, two honorable mentions
Personnel changes
Volunteer opportunities
April 16, 2013
News and research
Events
- Council on parking operations holds open forum
- Past, present Graduate School deans to lecture: Attendees receive free 150th merchandise
- Reminder: 2013 Faculty and Unclassified Professionals Retiree Ceremony today at 4 p.m.
- K-State Olathe offers summer experience in public health to high school, college students
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Sophomore leadership honorary selects members for 2013-2014
- The Next Big Thing: Fitness video and biodiesel project win student entrepreneurial competition
April 15, 2013
News and research
- K-State Master of Agribusiness program now available, tailored for animal health professionals
- Students win urban design competition, $50,000 prize
Events
- FroYo for Fighters: A fundraiser for the Johnson Center for Basic Cancer Research on April 16
- Alternate reality game pilot based on 'Ready Player One' on April 17
- University Life Café offers sidewalk chalk art contest for student organizations
- Sold! Get your bids ready for the Travel and Dining Auction on April 26
Research
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Parker Conant awarded top scorer title for the Great Plains
- Campus cultural connection: Union Program Council's Executive Board gains new members
- Math competition adds up to victory for four students
Gifts
Technology
April 12, 2013
News and research
- Industrial engineering students start company, produce clocks
- Excellence in engagement: Multidisciplinary team participates in national parks competition
- Professors' international exchange to bring new viewpoints to classrooms
- In the market: Commodity course teaches students to manage economic risk
Events
- Horticulture Club bedding plant sale April 19-21
- UPC and Delta Upsilon accepting applications for Miss K-State
- Leadership and corporate governance: A conversation with William Zawrotny, Jones Day
- Relay For Life of K-State fights the battle against cancer
- Virtuoso of violin: Itzhak Perlman performs April 21 At McCain
- Renewable fuels focus of 2013 L.T. Fan Lecture
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Civil engineeing graduate student takes first place in master's competition
- Patell, Reasoner receive Promoting An Accessible Campus awards
- Engineering student from Shawnee earns Culbertson Steel Ring Scholarship
Publications and presentations
Campus construction and maintenance
April 11, 2013
Updates from leadership
- Search beginning for interim dean of engineering
- Letter to campus from A.D. John Currie: Soggy weather can't dampen success on the baseball diamond and beyond
- Letter from administration in response to BSU concerns
News and research
Events
- Liberty in North Korea film screening on April 12
- Presentations by candidates for investigator position in the office of affirmative action
- Spring 2013 Faculty Showcase featuring Tosha Sampson Choma on April 15
- Coffee Hour spring series concludes with a visit to Tajikistan tomorrow
- K-State Olathe, K-State Salina partner to offer summer youth aviation camp at Olathe campus
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Winning sale: Students earn cash awards for sales skills at Victaulic Sales Invitational
- Human ecology honor society Kappa Omicron Nu initiates new members
- Keane receives research excellence award from landscape architecture council
Survey
April 10, 2013
Events
- Career and employment services offers Walk-in Wednesday
- First Job 411: Learn what to expect in the workplace
- Explore the art of Whistler's Venice tonight at the Beach Museum
- Meet the Music at the Beach Museum today
- Research conference for graduate students hosted by math department
- Professor of philosophy, educational policy to present lecture on charter schools, educational justice tomorrow
- Sixth annual Harry Potter-inspired benefit concert Saturday, April 13
- Bakery Science Club weekly bake sale today
- Brownlee guest lecturer for 150th series, merchandise giveaways for attendees today
- Coming-of-age story 'Kimberly Akimbo' next on stage at Purple Masque Theatre
Kudos, publications and presentations
Personnel changes
Human resources and benefits
April 9, 2013
Events
- Leadership studies case competition tonight
- Early release linoleum block print workshop, exhibition at Beach Museum of Art April 12
- K-State baseball hosts in-state rival Wichita State
- Upcoming 150th Lecture: How K-State Olathe is making history, 150th merchandise to those in attendance
- Final concert for 2012-13 Hale Concert Series
- Star struck: Physics lecturer to talk about modification of the big bang theory
- Women's studies brings historian, author Stephanie Coontz to Manhattan
- National Geographic Amazon ultramarathoner to speak at K-State Olathe, address water issues
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
Gifts
April 8, 2013
From the president
From the provost
From SGA
News and research
Events
- Design Expo: Network with more than 40 design firms
- Grain science distinguished lecturer Craig Morris to speak April 10
- International Week brings cultural dance lessons, talent show, panel discussion to campus April 6-14
- Contrabass flute specialist Paige Dashner Long to conduct, perform with the K-State Flute Ensemble tonight
- K-State Earth Day Celebration on April 23
Kudos, publications and presentations
Gifts
April 5, 2013
News and research
- Students awarded for research presentations, posters at annual university forum
- College of Human Ecology taps Anderson to lead department of apparel, textiles and interior design
Events
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
April 4, 2013
News and research
- As university's first Lawrence scholar, doctoral student is researching at national laboratory
- College of Education faculty selects two Teachers of Promise
Events
- Post baseball game fireworks, $1 hot dogs this Friday
- Award-winning author to speak April 5
- Discover the All-University Open House on April 20
Kudos, publications and presentations
April 3, 2013
News and research
- One stop drop: Reminder of new recycling procedure
- Kansas State University gains works by artist known for his community art in southeast Kansas
- Sexual assault awareness advocate says rape culture a problem worldwide
Events
- Career and employment services offers Walk-in Wednesday
- Lindemuth to present 'History and Highlights of the K-Stater Magazine' today
- K-State baseball hosts Nebraska-Omaha
- Barrier-Free Theatre presents ninjas, pirates, dragons, mermaids on April 5, 6
- Study Abroad 101 informational sessions today, tomorrow
- Rachel Ramsey Cruze to speak April 16 on personal financial management
- Registration still open for 18th annual Dog-N-Jog on April 6
- Military Spouse Night at the Beach Museum of Art on April 11
- Season for Nonviolence Conference is April 6
- Bakery Science Club weekly bake sale today
- G-7 Headhunters fraternity recruitment this week
- Tonight's proceeds from local bar to fight childhood cancer
- Open House addition: Math department invites fifth through 12th grade students to compete in Mathematical Olympiad
- Take Back the Night: April 4 event taking a stand on violence against women
Kudos, publications and presentations
Survey
April 2, 2013
News and research
Events
- Help me Harlan: College life expert, columnist to give humorous talk about college life tonight
- K-State baseball hosts Nebraska tonight
- Provost's lecture April 8 focuses on scholarship excellence
- 'SpringDance' steps into McCain Auditorium April 5-6
- The Next Big Thing finalists presenting entrepreneurial ideas April 4
- Center on Aging presents Personhood and Dementia workshop on April 23
- 5K, one-mile fun run for Johnson Cancer Research Center April 13 at K-State Salina
Publications and presentations
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
April 1, 2013
News and research
- April is Autism Awareness Month
- Helpful hints for submitting articles to K-State Today
- K-State Salina technology management program goes the distance for community college students
Events
- Making people care: Planning, writing newsletter content to increase engagement, giving
- Center for Sustainable Energy announces bioenergy symposium April 11
- 'Switch' energy project documentary to be shown April 2
- International Week April 6-14
- Native American Student Association offers cultural events in April
- Save the date: Homes selected for annual McCain Holiday Home Tour on Dec. 8
- Food service sustainability leader to give Shugart lecture on April 25
- K-State's bone marrow registration drive is the starting line for saving a life
Kudos, publications and presentations
Personnel changes
- Union food service moves forward with new management team
- K-State Olathe graduate horticulture program readies to launch with first faculty hire
Technology
- GoPro, world's most versatile camera, available for checkout
- 'Quick Guide to Windows 8' gives overview, tips and shortcuts