April 30, 2014
From SGA
News and research
- Input on social media policy requested by 5 p.m. Friday
- Research: Men and women bothered by different types of cheating
- Homecoming committee members selected to assist K-State Alumni Association with 2014 Homecoming activities
- College of Agriculture dean discusses how past trends dictate positive future
- Recreational credit courses offered during university's May intersession
Events
- 'The Body: Our First Home' dance today at the Beach Museum
- Sweet Solutions Bake Sale
- Orange Leaf fundraiser for Creation Club today
- K-State Speech Forum from 4-5 p.m. tomorrow
- May blooms with classic comedy, bluegrass-jazz performance, recitals and more on campus
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Alianza celebrates Latina, Latino achievements at Kansas State University
- College of Business Administration selects new ambassadors
Technology
April 29, 2014
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Results from police satisfaction survey
- Harms to head College of Human Ecology's kinesiology department
- Externships give veterinary students opportunity to experience shelter medicine across the US
Events
- Paper making workshop on May 7
- Take Back the Night is Wednesday
- Keiko Torii to speak Friday about stomatal development as part of distinguished lecture series
- Jeff Moore comes to K-State for annual Drum Line Mini-Camp May 3
- Jane Hawley teaching movement fundamentals master dance classes today
- All-University Awards Ceremony set for Monday, May 5
- Inaugural concert at Kauffman Center to raise scholarship money for students
- Authority on sustainability in higher education to speak at annual apparel, textiles, and interior design student symposium
Kudos, publications and presentations
- K-State police officers nominated for Kansas Department of Transportation Award
- Student receives $6,000 National Phi Eta Sigma Scholarship
Volunteer opportunities
April 28, 2014
Updates from leadership
News and research
- K-State McNair Scholars honored at annual ceremony
- School of Music, Theatre, and Dance creates 'Magic Everyday'
- Reflecting on a productive year in the Graduate Student Council
- College of Education launches student research journal
- Deadline today to apply to be a paid student mentor this summer
Events
- International Buddies Cold Stone fundraiser
- Rohles Distinguished Lecturer to present 'Doing Business with Governmental Research and Development Agencies'
Kudos, publications and presentations
- K-State Rotaract Club volunteers in Guatemala
- Two plant pathology students win society travel awards
- Sophomores win alpaca design group awards
- Leading the way: Senior leadership honor society selects members for 2014-2015 school year
Publications and presentations
Personnel changes
Gifts
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
Survey
April 25, 2014
News and research
Events
- National Science Foundation program director to present overview of foundation's funding with special focus on capacity-building programs
- Earth Week finale events today
- Groundbreaking ceremony for Ecumenical Campus Ministries
- Daughter of Holocaust survivors speaks May 1 at Hale Library
- K-State Pussycat Press printmaking event tonight at the Beach Museum of Art
Kudos, publications and presentations
Gifts
Volunteer opportunities
April 24, 2014
News and research
- Still time to apply for paid Summer Institute on Environmental Stewardship student mentor position
- K-State Rotaract Club posts video of service learning trip to Guatemala
- University honoring alumnus John Hofmeister with honorary doctorate
Events
- Meet the music: Vocal performance at Beach Museum
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology physicist to present general public lecture in physics
- 'Academic Freedom and Responsibility in the Era of Social Media' event April 27 at KU
- K-State EcoReps award ceremony today
- Professor emeritus of music presents 'An Evening of Chamber Music' at All Faiths Chapel tonight
- Activitists Angela Davis and Yuri Kochiyama subject of 'Mountains That Take Wing'; film screening tonight
Kudos, publications and presentations
April 22, 2014
News and research
- University, Center for Legal Studies classes meet needs in multiple industries
- Ross Allen is university's 34th Truman scholar
Events
- Broadway percussionist, K-State graduate presents clinic
- Decrease your stress, hang out with furry animals
- 'Imported From China' documentary, panel showing on campus three times this week
- International programs office hosts Brazil higher education system speakers April 24
- University alumna and technology CEO Michelle Munson to share her story with campus, community May 8-9
- 24 business execs serving as professors for a day in the College of Business Administration
Kudos, publications and presentations
April 21, 2014
From the KSU Foundation
News and research
- Kansas State University's student financial counseling program receives State Farm grant
- Student mentors needed for paid Summer Institute on Environmental Stewardship position
Events
- Talk on practical ethics by Jones Day law partner
- Earth Day event: Author reads from 'The Ogallala Road'
- Ankerson to present at 2014 Kansas Innovation Summit; open to all K-State faculty, staff, students
Kudos, publications and presentations
Gifts
Technology
April 18, 2014
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Senior percussion student wins concerto competition
- Beach Museum of Art closed April 20
- Conflict analysis and trauma studies minor grows in popularity
- Status of the regents' social media policy
- Aviation training icons John and Martha King visit Kansas State University Salina
Events
- Sigma Gamma Rho sorority new members presentation
- Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences Week, April 21-25
- Workshop for 2014 common book selection on April 24
- Earth Week: President, founder of The Land Institute, Wes Jackson, to present distinguished lecture
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Political science department awards undergraduate scholarships
- Award to College of Veterinary Medicine alumnus helps two students earn scholarships
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
April 17, 2014
News and research
- K-State is the recycling Big 12 winner
- Collegian celebrates military pride
- Apply now for a Kirmser Undergraduate Research Award
- University team designs, builds wind turbine for Collegiate Wind Competition
Events
- Donate at the blood drive
- Spirit and Truth Campus Ministries offers 'How Do I Apply the Cross to my Life?'
- Need Mother's Day ideas? Visit a craft and bake sale today
- 'Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead' performs this weekend
- Students in modern languages, international, area studies present their research Friday
Research
Kudos, publications and presentations
Technology
April 16, 2014
News and research
- A friendly recognition: Discovery Center Foundation honors university as a Friend of the Flint Hills
Events
- Registration open for 2014 Conference on Applied Statistics in Agriculture featuring workshop on genome enabled selection
- Alumni Fellow Ray Willis to speak at APDesign
- Sticks and Strings features Jeff Crowell
- Moscow Festival Ballet presents 'Romeo and Juliet' April 27 at McCain
- National Strategic Selling Institute offers benefit auction April 25
- An evening with Steven Paul Judd: Film screenings, cultural mashups, dialogue
- African Cultural Evening April 19
- Grad students, K-State writers: 'Using Word to write' sessions scheduled April 16, 23
- Union Program Council and Active Minds at Kansas State to host suicide awareness event
- Bakery Science Club's bake sale today
- Author, percussionist to lead personhood and dementia workshop April 24
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Mortar Board Senior Honor Society names new members of 2014-2015
- Program to help first-generation college students selects inaugural scholars at Kansas State University
April 15, 2014
News and research
- Greek community raises more than $500; 2,500 canned food items
- Recent changes to the School of Leadership Studies minor
- The School of Leadership Studies is looking for student public relations coordinators to join our team
- Researching down under: Kansas State University doctoral student trains in infectious disease research
- Joining forces: New research journal features undergraduate research, encourages collaboration across disciplines
Events
- Registration open for 2014 Conference on Higher Education Computing in Kansas conference, May 21-22, at Emporia State
- Council on Parking Operations holds annual open forum
- Relay for Life of K-State drawing April 14-18
- 'We are all Trayvon': Mother of teen shooting victim to speak at Kansas State University
- Alumnus, entrepreneur to present 'Beefing Up Your Future' April 28
- Kansas State University celebrates Earth Day with week of activities
Kudos, publications and presentations
Gifts
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
April 14, 2014
News and research
- Making their mark: Accomplished alumni participate in Alumni Fellows Week
- K-State hockey enters elimination round of the national tournament
- Apply to be a student mentor for the Summer Institute on Environmental Leadership today
Events
- 'The Case for Easter': Did Jesus really rise from the dead?
- SHAPE presents Sex Ed Boot Camp's Joni Frater and Esther Lastique
- Annual Economics Club Debate will be April 17
- K-State baseball takes on Baylor this weekend, student giveaway on Thursday
- K-State First open house today celebrates new office
- Military to honor four university members this afternoon with high public service awards
Kudos, publications and presentations
April 11, 2014
From the provost
News and research
- The A.Q. Miller School of Journalism and Mass Communications welcomes new ambassadors
- K-State Libraries accepting applications for diversity interns
- Heartbleed vulnerability security issue
Events
- Developing Scholars undergraduate research symposium April 13
- Celebrate slow art day at the Beach Museum
- Climbing 101 class on April 13 at recreation complex
- Computing and Information Sciences Distinguished Lecture series: Yong Guan
- K-State Olathe information session April 16
- Manhattan area Habitat for Humanity's Chocolate and Tea event April 13
- Relay for Life of K-State canned food drive
- Chemistry educator to present on education, research and curriculum reform today
- LEAD 212 students to host food collection at local grocery stores
Kudos, publications and presentations
- K-State senior awarded prestigious national fellowship
- Engineering open house a success; Steel Ring selects 22 new members
- Physics department announces recipients of graduate student teaching, research awards
April 10, 2014
Updates from leadership
Events
- World premier performance by the K-State Percussion Ensemble, 'Amid the Noise'
- Last day to donate to supply drive for Wichita Children's Home is Friday
- Transfer Ambassador Program bake sale, unique crafts
- Koch Industries' Steve Feilmeier to speak at College of Business Administration's Distinguished Lecture Series
- K-State Theatre ends year with Oscar Wilde's 'The Importance Of Being Earnest'
- Register service animals for sight-saving eye exams at Veterinary Health Center in May
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Coleman selected as finalist for Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar Award
- Physics graduate student Adam Summers receives honorable mention in NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program
- Partnership between sociology and Riley County Police Department leads to international award
- Students earn honors from Kansas Association of Broadcasters
- Success adds up for mathematics students in international competition
Publications and presentations
April 9, 2014
News and research
- Living the Wildcat Way: Amanda Taylor speaks out against texting and driving
- Nominate a professor for the Presidential Lecture Series
Events
- Free graduate student workshop: Student loan repayment
- Sigma Xi distinguished lecturer to discuss 'Giant Viruses Change the Perception of Viruses'
- K-State Bakery Science Club weekly bake sale
- Powercat Paint Run 5K Saturday
- Chester E. Peters lecture to focus on supporting students with psychiatric disabilities
- Award-winning illustrator Kadir Nelson to speak on Saturday, April 12
- Developing Scholars to present research at annual symposium on April 13
- Grammy-nominated organist Cameron Carpenter to perform at McCain on April 19
Kudos, publications and presentations
April 8, 2014
From SGA
News and research
- College of Business Administration seeks innovative startup ideas for new Launch a Business program
- Kansas State University helping local adults get back on track to degree completion
Events
- Philosophy and Borges at the Beach Museum
- Friends of International Programs Spring Banquet April 15 features School of Leadership Studies
- State of the College of Agriculture Address scheduled for April 23
- iPad user meeting April 10: Mind mapping apps
Gifts
April 7, 2014
News and research
- Beijing site of K-State Night with the College of Veterinary Medicine
- Dunn named department head of mechanical and nuclear engineering
- Equal Pay Day symbolizes salary gap between genders
Events
- Latvia Coffee Hour with international student and scholar services
- Round table: Philosophy and Borges
- K-State Tap Dance Ensemble end-of-year showcase
- K-State baseball takes on Wichita State tomorrow
- Celebrate Resurrection Sunday with Spirit and Truth Campus Ministries student group
- Union Program Council and Phi Beta Sigma to host inaugural Wildcat Step Show
- Kansas State University Gardens offers May 15 bus trip to Overland Park Gardens
- K-State Salina lecture series features news media panel addressing technology and common courtesies
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Engineering senior places third in national competition
- Sophomore leadership honorary selects members for 2014-2015
Publications and presentations
April 4, 2014
Events
- K-State baseball takes on KU in the Sunflower Showdown tonight
- 'Dance of the Maize God' screened tonight, discussion with director and score composer to follow
- K-State Inline Hockey Club alumni game and floor hockey game is Saturday
- Campuswide supply drive for Wichita Children's Home begins Monday
- Mayan art, culture is focus of today's conversation with artists-in-residence
- Student recital: Beni Wilson and the Kansan Celts perform tonight
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
April 3, 2014
Updates from leadership
News and research
- The College of Education film to air on KTWU to coincide with Brown v. Board of Education anniversary
- Undergraduate scholarships available
- Inaugural Special Olympics Day at the Rec a success
Events
- Film: 'Breaking the Maya Code'
- Week of the Young Child celebration April 10
- Creativity Illuminated events: Yuval Ron lecture, short film screening, discussion
- Open House student life exhibits last call
- Lecture on African-American girls in films on Monday, April 7
- Engineering Open House Friday, Saturday
- K-State instructor offers fun program to reduce stress for K-State students before finals.
- Cashore Marionettes offer two shows at K-State Student Union
- Ready, set, bid: Student-staged Travel and Dining Auction April 4
Health and safety
Research
Kudos, publications and presentations
- American Criminal Justice Association members participate in national conference
- Society for Human Resources Management students win regional case competition
- Graduate student regionally recognized for teaching excellence
- Four Kansas State doctorate students receive Sarachek Awards
April 2, 2014
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Reminder, K-State Proud co-chair applications due April 3
- New business scholarship program helps students live the American dream
- Electrical and computer engineering honor society among the best in the nation
- Office 365 email retention settings go into effect April 11
- Kansas State University students receive Goldwater scholarships
Events
- Registration open for 2014 Conference on Applied Statistics in Agriculture featuring workshop on genome enabled selection
- Early Release Workshop at the Beach Museum — Chihuly
- Geography presentation Friday on territorial stability in Central America
- KSU Bakery Science Club weekly bake sale
- Futures by design: Expo helps students make career connections
- Pancake feed fundraiser at K-State Open House
- Fiction writer Julianna Baggott to read from her work on Friday
- Student invitation: 2014 Engagement Symposium
- Graduate students: Last electronic theses, dissertations and reports overview is Thursday, April 3
- Cupcakes for Karen today at Alpha of Clovia
- College of Business Administration hosts John R. Graham Memorial Golf Classic April 26
Research
- Veterinary diagnosticians using test to determine severity of new dog disease
- Radiation able to be securely stored in nontoxic molecule, study finds
Volunteer opportunities
April 1, 2014
News and research
Events
- The Dancing Wheels Company performs tonight
- Cultural calendar addition: Earth Harp concert April 6 in Hale Library's Great Room
- Social theorist to offer public lecture on modernity
- Cupcakes for the Cure philanthropy in Bosco Plaza
- Grain science and industry hosts distinguished lecture about advances, opportunities in natural polymers
- K-State Tap Dance Ensemble auditions