September 30, 2016
In 1961, a 40-rank pipe organ was installed in All Faiths Chapel.
News and research
- Rural Legal Practice Initiative seeks students with interest in practicing law, providing legal services in state's rural communities
- Campus Security and Fire Safety Reports now available
Events
- Union Program Council hosts 30th annual OPUS Band Competition
- K-State soccer vs. UMKC
- International Buddies hosts social event tonight
- Joshua Davis, author of 'Spare Parts,' to speak Thursday, Oct. 6
- Join International Service Teams for coffee hour at 4 p.m. today
- K-State volleyball hosts No. 4 Texas
- Graduate student party at McCain Auditorium following 'The Capitol Steps' show on Friday, Oct. 7
- University partnership leads to community conversation
- K-State Inline Hockey Club hosts third annual Border Battle for Autism Oct. 2
University life
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Melissa Poll publishes on modern misogyny in contemporary UK theatre
- US-China joint veterinary program selects four Chinese students for pre-veterinary studies at Kansas State University
Campus construction and maintenance
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
September 29, 2016
Originally known as the Practical Agriculture Building, Anderson Hall housed a canteen, barbershop and chapel until the 1920s.
News and research
- K-State 2025 Spotlights: 'A Walk in My Shoes' Documentary Series
- Kansas State University contributes to potential Zika virus vaccine development
- Power restored to Kedzie Hall
Events
- Graduation and commencement requirements session today
- Elizabeth Buck to present flute recital and masterclass
- Fabulous Chinese Acrobats make return to K-State
- IMHOTEP Black Male Initiative meetings for fall 2016
- Kansas State University hosting 39th annual speech tournament Oct. 1-2
- Early registration for Ecological Genomics Symposium ends Friday
University life
Volunteer opportunities
September 28, 2016
A dandelion is rooted among the many native plants in The Meadow, a patch of tallgrass prairie north of the Beach Museum.
News and research
- Power outage continues in Kedzie Hall
- Kansas Forest Service seedlings available now
- Center for Advocacy, Response, and Education hires new coordinator
Events
- Bakery Science Club sale and Farmers Market bake sale today
- K-State Farmers Market coming to Bosco Student Plaza
- Learn about volunteer, internship and employment opportunities at Fort Riley
- K-State's Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers hosting tamale fundraiser through Oct. 7
- Paraguayan Student Association hosting social event Sept. 29
- International Student and Scholar Services and philosophy department to host Kyrgyzstan international education event
- Civil War Era Drawings panel discussion Sept. 29
Kudos, publications and presentations
- K-State Alumni Association names Carl and Mary Ice grand marshals for K-State Homecoming parade
- College of Education ambassador program grows in diversity, impact
- K-State's Mortar Board chapter receives national award
- Western Intercollegiate Horse Show Association show results
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
Volunteer opportunities
September 27, 2016
The stately Fairchild Hall was built in 1894 for a cost of $70,000. A minor addition came in 1903 with the construction of a second story on the building's southern end.
News and research
- Power outage continues in Kedzie Hall
- Kansas State University's online Professional Master of Business Administration program named among best values in US
- Student body diversity, bright freshman class highlight Kansas State University's fall 2016 enrollment
- Huynh named associate dean for K-State Global Campus
Events
- Discover K-State in Kansas City on Oct. 5
- Exhibit celebrates K-State alumnus, US press secretary Marlin Fitzwater
- College of Education premieres documentary about social justice in education
- National Academy of Sciences member Philippa Marrack to discuss award-winning T cell research as part of Division of Biology Seminar Series
- Deadline extended for graduate student Research and the State registration
- Expert presents Sept. 29 on the effects of politics, law, finance on public education
- Phi Sigma Pi hosts recruitment events Sept. 27-28
- John Robison to present lute recital and lectures on Asian music
University life
Kudos, publications and presentations
September 26, 2016
K-State Today This Week with Wildcat Watch
News and research
- Update: Power outage in Kedzie Hall
- Institute for Civic Discourse and Democracy urges civility in upcoming presidential debates
- Burns & McDonnell Invests $500,000 in Engineering Hall at Kansas State University
- Kansas State University veterinary students provide assessments to more than 70 Kansas feedlots
Events
- Students invited to participate in K-State Homecoming events
- The Library and Your Research: Managing Your Data
- Visiting Artist demonstration and lecture by James Rose
- Johnson Cancer Research Center hosts Orange Leaf fundraiser
- Safe Zone introduction training offered Oct. 10
- K-State artist to discuss environmental art and technology
- International Service Teams information session
- Register to vote at Tuesday's National Voter Registration Day activities
- American Red Cross to host blood drive at K-State
- 'The Glass Menagerie' opens in the Purple Masque Theatre
University life
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Students learn from summer research opportunities through Chapman Scholarships
- Bradshaw receives scholarship, technology award
- K-State professor consults as transportation safety expert in China
- K-State research chemists present chemical imaging research at international conference
- Two K-State faculty receive $5,000 Iman Awards for research and teaching
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
September 23, 2016
Engineering Hall has created approximately 108,000 square feet of instructional, research and office space in support of interdisciplinary learning and collaboration in the college.
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Spare family named Kansas State University's 2016 Family of the Year
- K-State Student Union offers free game day shuttle
- Kansas Forest Service welcomes new district forester and new senior administrative assistant
Events
- Gen. Richard Myers, interim president, to deliver State of the University address
- K-State Horticulture Club to host mum sale Sept. 23-24
- K-State students, faculty observe Banned Books Week
- At-risk veterans Safe Zone training offered Sept. 26
- Interdisciplinary talk to discuss mathematical modeling with multidisciplinary applications in biological systems
- The Capitol Steps bring humorous look at politics to McCain
- October offers a cool burst of entertainment at Kansas State University
- Visiting Artist Lecture: 'Fact and Fiction: Imaging the West' by Jeremiah Ariaz
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Myers receiving career honor from Air Force Association
- Interior design program ranked No. 6 in the U.S.
September 22, 2016
Samples of several varieties of clover seeds, all similar in size, help agronomy students learn the subtle differences to identify the correct variety of forage legume.
News and research
- K-State Student Union to open for 24 hours a day beginning Sept. 25
- Cancer research at Kansas State University gets boost from Emmy-winning alumnus Eric Stonestreet
- Culex mosquitoes do not transmit Zika virus, Kansas State University study finds
- K-State 2025 Spotlights: Cats for Inclusion
- K-State's Currie to speak on Knight Commission panel in nation's capital
Events
- Call for Research and the State abstracts for graduate student poster competition
- Kansas National Education Association Student Program to host voter registration drive
- KanDance to host Bhangra dance class with K-State student Simrun Hundal
University life
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Kansas State Polytechnic names mathematics instructor Teresa Hartman winner of 2016 Marchbanks Memorial Award for Teaching Excellence
- Huck Boyd Institute presents Lifetime Achievement Award to former U.S. Sen. Bob Dole
September 21, 2016
The iris, a common flower on K-State campuses, is a perennial flower with a distinctive petal arrangement of three upright petals and three downward petals, called falls. German iris have a fuzzy beard on the center of each of the falls
Events
- Bakery Science Club bake sale today
- K-State Police and Hale Library host brown bag safety talk series
- Voice of the Utah Jazz and K-State alumnus to visit K-State
- No. 23 K-State volleyball opens Big 12 play
- Climate Change Group hosts Australian scientist to discuss soil temperatures and global warming
- Submit your research or project related to diversity for the Diversity Research Forum Nov. 3
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Undergraduate student Adriana Meneses receives Carver Spirit of Innovation and Service award
- Day and Orthel publish open access paper on student design process
- Greeks Going Green in 2016
September 20, 2016
Thompson Hall houses the geology department and unusual artifacts like meteorites and a wooly mammoth's tusk.
Updates from leadership
News and research
Events
- Safe Zone introduction training offered Sept. 21
- Take Control of Your Time and Energy: Studying and Time Management discussion today at 4 p.m.
- K-State's chapter of Alpha Phi Omega hosts Texas Roadhouse fundraiser Today
- Association for Computing Machinery hosts Fall Programming Competition Oct. 1
- Learn to skydive: First jump course offered Sept. 30 and Oct. 1
- Kansas Forest Service to host the 2016 Fall Forestry Field Day in Butler County
- Science on Tap: 'One fish, two fish, trash fish, gar fish' with doctoral student Bryan Frenette
Kudos, publications and presentations
- K-State personal financial planning graduate receives Waddell & Reed Reimbursement Program Award
- Three doctoral students earn 2016 University Distinguished Professors Graduate Student Awards
Volunteer opportunities
September 19, 2016
Trumpets line the football field at Bill Snyder Family Stadium
Updates from leadership
News and research
Events
- Landon Lecture Series adds Navy Adm. Cecil Haney to fall lineup
- College of Architecture, Planning & Design students exhibit Italian studies experience
- Political science department to host senior reception Sept. 26
- ADVANCE Distinguished Lecture Series presents George Fenich
- The Library and Your Research: Manage Citations and References with RefWorks workshop today
- Leonardo Art Science Evening Rendezvous hosts fall semester event Sept. 22
- Free webinar: 'Effective Leadership Strategies Across Generations'
- Flint Hills Art Show to benefit Konza Prairie
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
September 16, 2016
Focused in Friday: Windows in Hale Library.
News and research
Events
- Daytime Drop-ins and Career Closet schedule change
- Navigate the All-University Career Fair Sept. 20-22 with the K-State Mobile app
- K-State Alumni Association will host International Student Fun Day Sept. 18
- Certificate in professional strategic selling information session offered on Monday, Sep. 19
- International Coordinating Council hosts International Dance Night at 7:30 p.m. today
- Vernon Larson Lecture: Peace Corps Spotlight on Paraguay Sept. 20
- K-State sociologist to discuss depopulation in rural Kansas
Kudos, publications and presentations
Campus construction and maintenance
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
September 15, 2016
The Gardens at Kansas State University are a horticulture display garden that was established as an educational resource and learning laboratory for K-State students and the visiting public.
From the Kansas Board of Regents
News and research
- 2025 Spotlights: The Purple Masque Theatre
- Kansas State University researchers map links between salmonella and sepsis
- College of Engineering's top company for 2016 is Henderson Engineers
- Meal plans now available for faculty and staff in addition to all students
Events
- K-State Fighting for a Cure Day seeks Wildcat victory on field and against cancer
- Movies on the Grass moved to rain location
- Women of Distinction Recognition Ceremony today
- Mathematics Colloquium lecture Sept. 15
September 14, 2016
The K-State Insect Zoo opened in 1999, and is located in the old Dairy Barn on campus.
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Professor's project helps Navajo students add interest in math
- School of Family Studies and Human Services announces new marriage and family therapy program director
Events
- Constitution Observance Day includes Kansas Court of Appeals cases on campus
- Weapons policy open forum Sept. 15
- Bakery Science Club sale today
- Fall research colloquium series returns today
- Registration open for K-State Homecoming Week 5K Run/Walk
- Register for International Coordinating Council's International Championships in the K-State Student Union
University life
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Interior architecture & product design students to present at international conference
- Plant pathology faculty to contribute to food security symposium
Technology
- K-State IT Help Desk is here for you
- Using LIWC2015 for Computational Linguistic Analysis training offered Sept. 23
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
- Johnson Cancer Research Center Fall 2016 Newsletter
- College of Arts & Sciences e-newsletter: Anthropology professor launches new podcast
September 13, 2016
K-State's World War II Memorial is located in the center of the circular drive in front of McCain Auditorium and honors the sacrifice and service of students and faculty during World War II.
News and research
- Meet Bethany Jochim: Physics doctoral student studies laser-molecule interactions
- College of Education develops graduate certificate in qualitative research: open house Sept. 14
Events
- Kansas National Education Association Student Program hosts meeting at 7:30 p.m. today
- Kat Chats: 'Living in the Present Moment: An Introduction to Mindfulness' discussion today at 4 p.m.
- Deadline extended for K-State American Chemical Society Undergraduate Research Forum
- Campus, community organizations unite for social justice events
- Last chance to win a YETI cooler with Powercat Financial Counseling's 'YETI SET GO!' online scavenger hunt
- Preregister now to bypass the line at the All-University Career Fair
- Oak Ridge Boys performing Sept. 30 at Kansas State University
Kudos, publications and presentations
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
- Marriage and family therapy program's fall 2016 newsletter
- September 2016 Lifelines — College of Veterinary Medicine newsletter
- Graduate School's fall 2016 alumni newsletter
Volunteer opportunities
September 12, 2016
A monarch butterfly sits on a sunflower north of Kimball Avenue in Manhattan.
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Kansas State University's Polytechnic Campus opens new facility dedicated to community outreach, professional development
- Cruise ships, schools may become safer from certain viruses because of Kansas State University patent
- K-State Libraries collections: Journal titles identified for second round of nonrenewals
Events
- The Library and Your Research: Starting Your Literature Review
- McCain Performance Series announces cancellation of Bobby McFerrin concert in April 2017
- Staley School hosts leaders in residence on campus this week
- K-State Launch competition offers awards for student entrepreneurial ideas
- Become connected: Graduate Student Council announces meeting schedule for 2016-2017 year
- Register for K-State's Education Symposium Sept. 12-16 in the Bluemont Hall lobby
- Owner of local Chick-fil-A speaks at first lecture in the Entrepreneurship Lecture Series today
- Focused on family: Kansas State University celebrating 88th annual Family Day
- Band Day 2016 features halftime show with more than 2,000 performers
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Recent publications and presentations by English department faculty, students
- Visiting scholar receives $50K fellowship for doctoral work in agriculture, STEM
Volunteer opportunities
September 9, 2016
Focused in Friday: Glass sculptures of ships and buildings by Mitsugi Ohno, K-State senior master glassblower until 1996, are on display in the K-State Student Union second floor concourse.
From the provost
News and research
Events
- University kicking off new initiative to support, mentor black males
- Safe Zone training offered Sept. 12
- Join Friends of the Kansas State University Gardens and journey through 'The Natural World of Winnie-the-Pooh'
- 'Civil War Era Drawings from the Becker Collection' opens Sept. 10 at the Beach Museum of Art
University life
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Excellence in student learning assessment earns Kansas State University national designation
- Craig publishes chapter in 'Claiming Place: On the Agency of Hmong Women'
September 8, 2016
Aerial view of the Kansas State University Gardens.
News and research
Events
- Gilman Scholarship for study abroad information session today
- Saxophone professor Anna Marie Wytko presents faculty artist recital at 7:30 p.m. today in All Faiths Chapel
- Voter registration drive from 2-6 p.m. today in the K-State Student Union
- Join Asian American Student Union for its general meeting today
- Workshop to help international students prepare for the job search at 3 p.m. today
- Safe Zone training offered Sept. 9
- College of Education hosts open house for its qualitative research graduate certificate
- McGeorge to present third Tony Jurich social justice lecture Sept. 22
- Recreational Services to host team building workshop led by K-State alumna Nov. 4
University life
September 7, 2016
Danforth Chapel's stained glass windows were imported from Czechoslovakia, England, France, Germany and Italy. The nondenominational chapel was named after Mr. and Mrs. William Danforth, who contributed to the building.
News and research
- Bite by tasty bite: New program aims to help cut diabetes risks
- Phone service restored to buildings on Manhattan campus
Events
- Landon Lecture presentation Sept. 26 to focus on higher education
- Acclaimed hydrologist to speak Oct. 3 at Kansas State University about global water supply
- Join the K-State Book Club
- Graduate Student Council announces events and activities for fall semester
- Vietnamese Student Association hosts bubble tea fundraiser
- K-State Libraries announce schedule for fall graduate workshop series
- Bakery Science Club sale today
- Accounting students invited to attend 'Meet the Firms' event Sept. 12
- American Chemical Society student affiliate to host undergraduate research forum
- Celebrate Sound, Don't Walk in Silence walk-a-thon Sept. 10
- Harvard Graduate School of Design professor of practice to present at College of Architecture, Planning & Design's Bryant Lecture
University life
Kudos, publications and presentations
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
September 6, 2016
A bee collects pollen from a flower on the Manhattan campus.
News and research
- New corn disease confirmed in United States
- U.S. Constitution subject of online course, summer institute for high school teachers
Events
- Reminder: Landon Lecture today featuring Northrop Grumman CEO
- Career Center hosts workshop today to help students in interviews
- Kat Chats: At-Risk overview training session today
- Poet Ross Gay to read from his work Thursday, Sept. 8, at 5:30 p.m.
- K-State historian to illustrate ecological change with repeat photography
- Education Abroad Fair Sept. 7
- Fast pass registration for All-University Career Fair
- Learn to skydive: First jump course scheduled for Sept. 16 and 18
- K-State Celebrates coming to Wichita area Sept. 19
- Former Centers for Disease Control and Prevention entomology chief to discuss Zika and malaria
- Grammy-winning guitarist Pat Metheny performs Sept. 23 at McCain
Volunteer opportunities
September 2, 2016
Focused in Friday: Archway at the Beach Museum of Art.
Updates from leadership
- From the KSU Foundation: Greg Willems' September letter to campus
- A letter from the vice provost for undergraduate studies
News and research
Events
- K-State Marching Band performs at Rock Creek-Wamego football game today
- Kansas State Polytechnic to celebrate grand opening of Outreach Center with purple ribbon-cutting ceremony
Kudos, publications and presentations
September 1, 2016
The flowers of a pink formosa azalea shrub in the Gardens at K-State.
News and research
Events
- Landon Lecture by Northrop Grumman CEO at 7 p.m. Sept. 6 in McCain
- K-State's first Military-Connected Resource Fair
- K-State Day with Phillips 66 events on campus today
- Win a YETI cooler with Powercat Financial Counseling's 'YETI SET GO!' online scavenger hunt
- 2016 All-University Career Fair expands to three days
- Vendors needed for K-State Farmers Market
- K-State Theatre and Dance box office now open
- Civil discourse, racism subjects of the 2016 Lou Douglas Lecture Series on Public Issues