October 31, 2017
Anderson Hall's tower
Updates from leadership
News and research
Events
- Pizza with the President
- Arnold Air Society fundraisers
- Jorge Cham to present 'The Power of Procrastination/The Science Gap' today
- Peace Corps application workshop
- Staley School of Leadership Studies to host 'Leadership Lens' brunch, auction and open house
- Desert's Edge Duo to play K-State
- Kat Chats presents 'Words CAN hurt'
- K-State Center on Aging presents Personhood and Dementia
- Geography colloquium Nov. 3 examines impact of blowing dust on highway safety
- Registration now open for K-State Recorder Workshop
October 30, 2017
K-State Today This Week with Wildcat Watch
News and research
- Video: K-State NOW with President Myers
- How to make Halloween a treat for pets, too
- Kansas State University horticulture center donates thousands of pounds of produce
Events
- Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr. to present Landon Lecture
- Join the Graduate School tonight for 'The PHD Movie 2'
- Students invited to learn about application writing at Branding U workshop
- Rent academic apparel through K-State Campus Store
- Grad students, advisers: More ETDR walk-in help sessions scheduled Nov. 1, Nov. 8
- K-State Theatre's 'Into the Woods' performs in Chapman Theatre
- WellCAT Ambassadors to host the Birds and the Bees panel discussion
- Panel on rights and responsibilities today
- Community conversation on race reconciliation
- Little Apple Need 2 Read Panera fundraiser
- Cooking with dragons, Klingons and more: New exhibit at K-State Libraries features cookbooks from science fiction, fantasy and horror
- Division of Biology presents Menna Jones on Oct. 31
Kudos, publications and presentations
Volunteer opportunities
October 27, 2017
Focused in Friday: The glass roof entrance at Dole Hall.
News and research
- Last call: Enter the LiveSafe contest, second weekly winner announced
- Kansas Forest Service fire program provides assistance nationwide
Events
- PHD Comics and creator coming to K-State
- K-State Meat Sale Friday
- Discover the magic of chemistry Oct. 28 at the Manhattan mall
- Little Apple Renaissance Festival brings groups together across campus
- Joshua Brown to give talk on inclusive teaching and learning today
- Christopher Newfield to speak on the public university on Thursday, Nov 2
October 26, 2017
The Sunflower Showdown on Oct. 24, 1936, in Manhattan at Memorial Stadium. Courtesy of Morse Department of Special Collections.
News and research
Events
- Health Career Meet-Up event today
- K-State track and field looking for officials
- Counseling Services offering Feel Better Fast workshops
- Manhappenin' Magazine release party
- Recognizing and Responding to Student of Concern — Safe Zone Advanced presentation today
- Rescheduled Graduate Workshop: Discover Primary Sources at K-State Libraries
- Open Access celebration and special presentation
- Beach Museum of Art presents screening of 'Dark Progressivism,' a film on Los Angeles art forms
- Order your holiday ham, turkey from the K-State Meat Lab
- Tushabe wa Tushabe to present second American Ethnic Studies Showcase lecture
- Division of Biology and ADVANCE Distinguished Lecture Series seminar Oct. 27
Health and safety
University life
October 25, 2017
The top of Bluemont Hall seen behind trees on the Manhattan campus.
Events
- Last chance: Get to know your campus police
- Reminder: K-State alumna to present 'Advocating for Gender Equity, Peace and Sustainable Development' today
- Bakery Science Club sale today
- Want to be an resident assistant? Attend an information session
- UPC hosts annual 'Rocky Horror Picture Show'
- Fall graduation and commencement deadlines approaching
- WellCAT Ambassadors to host The Birds and the Bees with a Slice of Cheese event Nov. 4
- A November to remember with art, music, dance and more at Kansas State University
- Poet Mary Cisper to read from her work on Thursday
- Veterinary faculty to provide public health information at Okt-FLU-ber Fest
- Boeing Executive and Kansas State University alumna Leanne Caret to speak at College of Business Administration's Distinguished Lecture Series
- Paraguayan Social today
- Location change for final associate vice president for student life/diversity and multicultural student affairs candidate open forum
- ADVANCE Distinguished Lecture Series presents Jerrold Ward
University life
Kudos, publications and presentations
Technology
- Oct. 31: Student cybersecurity awareness poster and video contest deadline
- National Cybersecurity Awareness Month week four
Volunteer opportunities
October 24, 2017
A view of Hale Library's north side.
News and research
Events
- Pizza with the President
- Grab your co-workers and friends for a campus walk today
- Next Organ Music for a Wednesday Morning recital Oct. 25
- Eat at Chipotle tonight to support graduate students
- McCain at the Wareham: Wear your dancing shoes for the Bumper Jacksons Oct. 28
- Grad Money Matters workshop today: Ditch Your Debt
- Kat Chats presents 'Block out the Noise: Career Decisions for YOU!'
- Safe Zone 360 presentation today
- Gravel to present 'Where We Want to Live — Reclaiming Infrastructure for a New Generation of Cities'
Kudos, publications and presentations
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
October 23, 2017
K-State Today This Week with Wildcat Watch
News and research
Events
- Self-defense classes offered today
- Get to know your campus police
- K-State Farmers Market Oct. 25
- Final candidate for associate vice president for student life/diversity and multicultural student affairs announced
- The ultimate tribute: Fab Four pay homage to original supergroup, the Beatles, Nov. 2 at McCain
- International Coffee Hour Oct. 27
- K-State community invited to attend Wildcats Pho-Ever dinner on Oct. 29
- Graduate Workshop Series: Web of Science and PubMed
- Math Boot Camp for GRE and GMAT
- K-State Theatre's 'The Effect' performs at Purple Masque Theatre
University life
Kudos, publications and presentations
October 20, 2017
Focused in Friday: Enjoy a treat while sitting on the table and chairs in front of Call Hall.
News and research
Shared governance
Events
- Vote on Cats' Cupboard new logo
- Haul for Homeless fundraiser
- K-State Meat Sale today
- Search committee announces two additional candidates for associate vice president for student life/diversity and multicultural student affairs
- Talking animals, buried treasure and a daring rescue all part of 'My Father's Dragon' Oct. 26 at McCain
- Paraguayan Student Association to host social Wednesday, Oct. 25
- WellCAT Ambassadors to host The Birds and the Bees with a Slice of Cheese event Nov. 4
- MATLAB seminar offered Oct. 24
University life
Kudos, publications and presentations
- K-State Soil Judging Team takes regional honors, qualifies for nationals
- Chapman Center for Rural Studies featured in National Endowment for the Humanities promotional campaign
- Center for Risk Management Education and Research selects 2018-19 student fellows
- Wilson selected as 2017 Ultrafast Optics XI Conference poster award winner
- Porath presents at conference for educators
October 19, 2017
The sun shines on Anderson Hall.
News and research
- Know the difference: K-State Alerts vs. LiveSafe
- Why do you want open access? $2 million in textbook savings
- Nutrition for all: Kansas State University to help new initiative improve healthy food access for Kansans
Shared governance
Events
- Students: Don't forget to vote today for 2018 K-State Student Ambassadors
- K-State Homecoming Children's Carnival
- Williston Geology Club hosts Rocktober
- Oct. 20, final Food Truck Friday for 2017: Tasty Traveler and Mr. K's
- K-State Confucius Institute presents Chinese folk music concert Oct. 24
- US Peace Corps application workshop
- Division of Biology presents Jennifer Gerton on Oct. 20
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Engineering students attend 2017 Gas Machinery Conference
- K-State chapter of Beta Alpha Psi named a Superior Chapter by national organization
- Hoag named Speech Language Pathologist of the Year at annual conference
- Magyar makes shortlist at World Architecture Festival
October 18, 2017
Leaves change on Kansas State University's Manhattan campus.
Events
- Bakery Science Club sale today
- Recess for Recovery: Empowering K-State students struggling with body image and disordered eating
- 'China's Rhythm and Style': K-State Confucius Institute presents cultural performance
- K-State alumna to present 'Advocating for Gender Equity, Peace and Sustainable Development'
- K-State Community Powwow Saturday, Oct. 28
- 'What Can Languages Do For You?' career panel Thursday, Oct. 19
- Career Center to host pre-health career series for students
- Associate vice president for student life/diversity and multicultural student affairs candidate announcement
- Kansas State University in Italy summer education abroad visit with Serena Croce
- Senior reception Oct. 24
University life
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Greeks going Green
- Anthropology students and faculty participate in regional conference
- Scholarships awarded for social justice
- Prestigious Gilman scholarships help two students with international education plans
Technology
October 17, 2017
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.
News and research
Events
- Have the time of your life: Stage version of 'Dirty Dancing' at McCain on Oct. 22
- Che Thai fundraiser
- Pizza with the President
- K-State Athletic Director Gene Taylor to speak as part of Sports Marketing Speaker Series
- Kinesiology Distinguished Lecture Series presents Steven Blair
- Outstanding geography alumna to present 'A Geographer's Journey: K-State, Learning, Research and Teaching'
- Graduate Student Council professional development workshop today: Communicating Science and Scholarship to General Audiences
- Science on Tap: Contagious diseases
- International Day of Action Against Contract Cheating
- Kat Chat: 'But I love you! Keeping your relationship healthy and happy'
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Aikens, Burrack receive 2017 Commerce Bank and W.T. Kemper Foundation Distinguished Graduate Faculty Award
- College of Human Ecology celebrates annual award winners
Technology
Volunteer opportunities
October 16, 2017
K-State Today This Week with Wildcat Watch
From the president
Updates from leadership
- An update from AD Gene Taylor
- State budget director to speak at Governmental Relations brown bag event
News and research
- Bite on this: Kansas State University researcher finds alligators eat sharks
- Electrical and computer engineering department receives gift from alumnus
- Application open for 2018 Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Small Grant Program
Events
- Cats' Cupboard grand 'can' opening and open house today
- December graduates invited to attend fall Grad Expo today at K-State Alumni Center
- Medical laboratory science guest speakers on campus Tuesday, Oct. 17
- Graduate Workshop Series: Managing Your Research and Publication Impact
- Grad students and faculty: Final ETDR walk-in seminar Oct. 18
- Visiting Artist Lecture tomorrow by ceramic artist Melanie Sherman
- Global Food Systems... so what?
- Spooky Halloween Tap-A-Grams from the K-State Tap Dance Ensemble
- University of Liverpool information session Oct. 17
- Kansas State University Polytechnic Campus offering aircraft certification courses for industry professionals
- Opportunity for students to learn about majors and minors
- Kansas Science Communication Initiative will meet Oct. 19
October 13, 2017
Focused in Friday: K-State banner at the K-State Student Union.
News and research
- Robinson family selected as Kansas State University's 2017 Family of the Year
- Investigation determines property damage was weather-related
Events
- Union renovation dedication today
- Fighting for a Cure T-shirts for sale at the Union today
- Reminder: Institute for the Health and Security of Military Families to host open house celebration today
- Pete Souza to present next How I Landed My Job lecture today
- Visiting Artist Exhibition 'Aeromural' by Enrico Isamu Ōyama
- Animal sciences and industry department to host Family and Friends Reunion today
- Office of International Programs and College of Architecture, Planning & Design present first fall 2017 Vernon Larson Lecture
- K-State Alumni Association to host Facebook Live panel discussion on transracial adoption
Kudos, publications and presentations
October 12, 2017
Aerial view of campus looking northeast in 1940. Courtesy of Morse Department of Special Collections.
News and research
Events
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Kansas State Polytechnic UAS senior lands back-to-back internships with NASA
- Anthropology undergraduate earns Native American Student Award
- Center of Excellence on Food Safety and Research hosts Serving Up Science program
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
Volunteer opportunities
October 11, 2017
The Dan and Beth Bird Archway at the Beach Museum of Art.
News and research
- Science Communication Week features NPR science correspondents, National Geographic photographer
- BETSOL, company founded by K-State alumnus, supports College of Engineering's Computer Science Scholars Program
- Enrollment opening soon for January intersession
- Young family establishes undergraduate research fund in animal sciences and industry
Events
- Take a selfie with campus police
- Copyright Workshop Series: Publisher Copyright Contract Addendum and Negotiation
- 'Food Evolution' movie showing Oct. 17 at Forum Hall
- Free health assessments offered today on Bosco Student Plaza
- Bakery Science Club sale today
- High school juniors to learn about college life at the K-State Alumni Association's Just For Juniors event in Manhattan
- Reminder: Kenneth Schultz to present Provost Distinguished Lecture Oct. 13
- Graduate Student Council professional development: Poster Presentations 101
- Save the date: Associate vice president for student life/diversity and multicultural student affairs candidate open forums
- Fresh Check Day
University life
Kudos, publications and presentations
October 10, 2017
Hale Library was dedicated Oct. 5, 1997, after a multiyear renovation and expansion project of the original campus library building, Farrell.
News and research
- Graduate Student Council calls for notable scholarly achievements by graduate students
- College of Human Ecology announces advisory board changes
- Climate change predicted to reduce size, stature of dominant Midwest plant, collaborative study finds
- K-State Police investigate damage to property
Events
- Kappa Delta Pi ChariTEA event at McAlister's Deli
- Join us at the K-State Alumni Center Showcase for free food and prize drawings
- Union Renovation Celebration
- Kat Chat — Mythbusters: Breaking the stigma of psychological disorders
- K-State Band concerts Oct. 10-11
- Pizza with the President
- College of Education announces documentary premiere about first-year teachers
- Science Cafe at Radina's in Aggieville today
University life
Kudos, publications and presentations
- K-State Alumni Association names Larry Moeder grand marshal for 2017 K-State Homecoming Parade
- College of Veterinary Medicine announces new class of scholars in Veterinary Training Program for Rural Kansas
Technology
Volunteer opportunities
October 9, 2017
K-State Today This Week with Wildcat Watch
From the president
News and research
- Undergraduates: Complete the advising survey to enroll for spring 2018
- K-State Police, LiveSafe to give away iPad
Events
- December graduates invited to attend fall Grad Expo at K-State Alumni Center
- K-State Libraries workshop tomorrow: Finding your perfect research resource
- International Coffee Hour
- Soumia Barhan to speak Oct. 12 as part of What Matters to Me and Why series
- Graduate Workshop Series: Understand Academic Integrity Through Multiple Lenses
- Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 9-14
- ADVANCE Distinguished Lecture Series, Mathematics Department Colloquium Lecture Series present Yuri Godin
- Ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro at McCain on Oct. 16
- College of Architecture, Planning & Design to dedicate Seaton/Regnier Hall at 2 p.m. Oct. 13
University life
Kudos, publications and presentations
October 6, 2017
Focused in Friday: Bridge in the Quinlan Natural Area near Campus Creek on the Kansas State University Manhattan campus.
Updates from leadership
News and research
- President Myers presents to NATO working group, discusses biological threats to agriculture
- A space just for graduate students: Graduate Student Space now available in Eisenhower Hall
- Kansas State University's Beef Cattle Institute appoints David Amrine as its new research director
Events
- 2017 Vanguard Lecture Series: Vijay Kanagala
- Speaker to address 'Your One Wild and Precious Life'
- Save the date: Dean of K-State Global Campus candidate open forums
- Arcomusical brings Brazilian music and culture to K-State
Kudos, publications and presentations
October 5, 2017
The new stained glass mural, "A Spot I Love Full Well," at the K-State Alumni Center pays tribute to four iconic buildings on campus.
Events
- It's SPARK Week: What's happening today
- Mural lab in Aggieville
- Eat healthy free food and learn how to shop smart with Powercat Financial's Eating Healthy on a Budget workshop
- Division of Biology presents Henry Adams on Oct. 6
- Couple and family therapy staff to present for Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Kudos, publications and presentations
Technology
October 4, 2017
An eastern swallowtail butterfly and three Vanessa cardui butterflies — known as painted lady butterflies — on the Kansas State University Manhattan campus.
Events
- Kansas State University Fighting for a Cure Day and benefit shirt celebrate university's fight against cancer
- Free CrossFit today in Bosco Student Plaza
- Free 'Happy Death Day' screening
- It's SPARK Week: What's happening today
- Bakery Science Club sale today
- The drama 'The Arsonists' being presented by K-State Theatre at the Mark A. Chapman Theatre
- K-State Confucius Institute offers Chinese calligraphy, zither and folk dance lessons
- Join us for the 2017 Black Alumni/Greek Reunion
- Pair of Kansas City Chiefs executives to speak as part of Sports Marketing Speaker Series
- Faculty presentations, student readings for #GetCurious event on Thursday, Oct. 12
- Join the K-State Alumni Association for an International Social Hour in Kansas City
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Arts and Sciences' alumni awardees include poet laureate, Broadway performer, international development specialist
- Greeks striving for the green
Technology
October 3, 2017
The sun shines at the Kansas State University Gardens.
News and research
- October is Exercise is Medicine on Campus month
- Researchers identify free-flowing aerosol particles using holograms, lasers
Events
- Pizza with the President
- It's SPARK Week: What's happening today
- Kansas State University celebrating 89th annual Family Day on Oct. 14
- What Matter to Me and Why speaker series to feature Soumia Bardhan Oct. 12
- Kat Chat: Stress Management
- Art in Motion, a free celebration of art Oct. 7
- Week one of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
- Register now for Safe Zone Basic Ally training
- Check out the Graficomovil at the Beach Museum this week
- Mid-autumn festival is coming
- High school marching bands from around the region participating in Central States Marching Festival Oct. 7
University life
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Buckwalter named to board of directors
- Loughmiller appointed to distinguished professorship
- Hasler named recipient of endowed chair
- Roman Ganta advances tick-borne research in Australia and New Zealand
Volunteer opportunities
October 2, 2017
K-State Today This Week with Wildcat Watch
News and research
- Duane Dunn named interim dean of K-State Global Campus
- K-State Athletics Diversity and Inclusion Initiative aims to enhance family atmosphere
- K-State sets record graduation rates, but enrollment declines
Events
- Monty Python's John Cleese live at McCain on Oct. 5
- Institute for the Health and Security of Military Families to host eighth anniversary open house celebration
- Graduate Workshop Series: Getting a Head Start with the ETDR Writing Template
- Join us to celebrate Pete Souza, inaugural Alumni Excellence Award recipient, deadline Oct. 4
- Union Renovation Celebration
- SPARK Week: What's happening today
- Get involved with Cybersecurity Awareness Month
- Join the Graduate Student Council for the general meeting today
- Gain an advantage over other students by completing Powercat Financial's K-State 360 badges
- K-State Theatre's 'The Arsonists' takes the stage this week