November 30, 2015
From the president
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Kansas State University's polytechnic campus receives nation's first approval for unmanned commercial flight training
- Kansas State University anthropology student receives Marshall Scholarship to study food systems, social sustainability
- Phi Beta Kappa members invited to take group photo Dec. 3
- College of Architecture, Planning & Design honors four 2005 alumni
- Call, Umberger, Dykstra halls without power
- Two weeks left to submit your creative work
- The International Year of Soils: Soils and Climate
Events
- Television classic 'Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer' brought to life on McCain Auditorium stage
- 'Tis the season for entertainment: Kansas State University the place for holiday music, fun and more
- Geography faculty candidate to present on water management in Kenya
- Kansas State University's WinterDance 2015 Dec. 3-5 at Mark A. Chapman Theatre
- Grammy winner Aaron Neville brings iconic sound to McCain Auditorium for the holiday season
- Call for graduate student abstracts: 2016 K-State Graduate Research, Arts, and Discovery Forum
- Expert panel answers questions about climate change on Dec. 2
Research
Kudos, publications and presentations
November 20, 2015
News and research
- Small fire extinguished at K-State Student Union
- K-State Today fall, winter break schedules; deadlines for faculty/staff, student versions
Events
- Return performance: Canadian Brass begins the McCain Performance Series holiday season on Dec. 1
- Purchase Relay for Life luminaria in the Union
From the Office of General Counsel
Kudos, publications and presentations
- K-State recognized as a Phi Beta Kappa outstanding chapter
- Poll publishes in the latest issue of Canadian Theatre Review
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
Volunteer opportunities
November 19, 2015
From the Kansas Board of Regents
Events
- Calling all women students to join the American Association of University Women Student Chapter
- HALO hosts fundraiser to send students to conference
- K-State students serving globally 'Yes I am making a Difference' panel
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- K-State Mock Trial Team hosts first tournament
- Hospitality management senior receives $4,000 scholarship
Campus construction and maintenance
November 18, 2015
News and research
Events
- K-State Alumni Association offers free breakfast to students graduating in December
- Transgender Day of Remembrance with Theresa Sparks
- Hot chocolate for Heifer International
- Brown bag talk 'Explore the Power of Maps' Friday
- Celebration of International Education awardees
- Bakery Science Club sale today
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
Campus construction and maintenance
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
Volunteer opportunities
November 17, 2015
News and research
Events
- Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer: An expose on accidents during the holidays
- Free Percussion Ensembles concert
- Director for Master of Public Health program campus forums
- Math Club with music
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Kansas State University Global Campus students receive scholarships from Pete Henry Foundation
- Phillips 66 Business Ethics Case Competition awards $2,750 to K-State students
- Physicists inspire future scientists at Diversity Conference
- Kansas State Polytechnic's director of professional education and outreach receives national Rising Star award
Volunteer opportunities
November 16, 2015
News and research
- Submit creative work for publish
- Management Information Systems Club visits Epiq Software, Lexmark
- Kansas State University working with state, industry to turn area into pet food industry hub
Events
- Ecumenical Campus Ministry Fair Trade Marketplace open this week
- Celebrate Geography Awareness Week, view maps in the K-State Libraries Special Collections
- Art for Every Home speaker series presentation 'Thomas Hart Benton and Hollywood' Nov. 19
- Christopher West to present 'God, Sex and the Meaning of Life'
Health and safety
Research
- Study finds High Plains Aquifer peak use by state, overall usage decline
- Kansas State University pet health expert contributes to USDA's new best-practice recommendations for canine brucellosis
Kudos, publications and presentations
- The 2015 International Innovative Educator of the Year Award will be awarded to Comite Paraguay Kansas
- Cro presents, chairs panel at modern language association
- Professionals rank landscape architecture program top in the nation
Campus construction and maintenance
November 13, 2015
From SGA
News and research
- Avoid a recipe for disaster with properly cooked food this Thanksgiving, expert says
- K-State Alerts experiences successful test; enacts some severe weather changes
Events
- Engage families through literacy
- Staley School of Leadership Studies and Harvesters Host Mobile food distribution
- International Buddies hosts Friends-giving tonight at the Frith Center
- National Collegiate Roller Hockey Association hosts interregional tournament Nov. 14-15 Manhattan
- Sanskriti 2015 is Nov. 14
- Water for the World Tailgate hosted by the International Nonprofit Coalition
- Grad students: Get thesis, dissertation help at ETDR walk-in sessions Nov. 13-20
- SafeZone advanced trainings: 'Examining Your Allyship' and 'Helping Students in Distress'
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Springboard for success: K-State Launch awards $20,000 to student entrepreneurs
- K-State Alumni Association receives the 2015 Outstanding Support for International Initiatives Award
- Rolley receives National ASLA Outstanding Service Award
- K-State faculty, students present at 13th annual Ecological Genomics Institute international symposium
- Miller invited to judge international Proflora floriculture show in Colombia
- OEIE staff presenting at 2015 national evaluation conference
November 12, 2015
News and research
Events
- International Buddies presents Friends-giving
- Dan Devlin to discuss livestock, climate change
- Tripodi, Haymaker present on 'The Other Wes Moore' as part of Faculty/Staff Lecture Series
- K-State KNEA-SP professional development event, clothing drive
- Kansas State Polytechnic to discuss accuracy of electronic voting
- Game Day for St. Jude Saturday, Nov. 14
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Athletic training quiz bowl team earns slot in regional meet
- Chuck Rice selected as the 2015 International Educator of the Year
- Two K-State biology students place highly at Sigma Xi research conference
- Professor lectures on women’s political leadership for social change in Mexico at Latin American Feminisms class
Publications and presentations
Campus construction and maintenance
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
November 11, 2015
News and research
- Cooler temperatures mean rodents seeking shelter
- Good work has its own rewards for several Kansas communities
- Honeywell, Kansas State University collaborating on science and innovation to enhance engineering education and national security
Events
- 'Farmland' movie screening, food systems panel Nov. 12
- Classic Dickens' holiday tale gets musical twist in Kansas State University performance of 'A Christmas Carol — The Musical'
- Kick off the holiday season with the Vienna Boys Choir Nov. 18 at McCain
- Mindful Writing Practice with Paul Maxfield
- Bakery Science Club sale today
- Career and Employment Services continues to prepare students
- K-State Mortar Board hosting 'Reading is Power'
- Win a free bowling party by competing in Paint The U!
- Tallgrass Beer Tasting event at JP's Sports Grill
Health and safety
Research
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Master's and doctoral GTAs selected for university's Graduate Student Teaching Excellence awards
- Four doctoral students win top Human Ecology Research Forum awards
- Staley School students and faculty attend 17th annual International Leadership Association conference
- Greeks Going Green
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
- November 2015 Lifelines — College of Veterinary Medicine newsletter
- November issue of WorldWide Wildcats distance student newsletter available
Volunteer opportunities
November 10, 2015
Events
- University hosts first TEDx event in Kansas; invites video challenge participants
- 'Tapping Social Media with NCapture and NVivo 11' presentation Nov. 20
- Classic Dickens' holiday tale gets musical twist in Kansas State University performance of 'A Christmas Carol — The Musical'
- Vietnamese Student Association fundraiser at Freddy's Frozen Custard
- Meet Anthony Maeder, a 2015 Australian visiting Fulbright distinguished chair
- Yoga on campus
- Monsanto's Vance Crowe to lecture tonight
- Exploring case studies in qualitative research
- Geologist to discuss the history of Earth formation
- Apparel Marketing and Design Alliance Fashion Show tickets
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- National magazine lists Kansas State University's College of Education among its great teaching schools
- Intercollegiate Horse Show Association Club team earns high point team
Campus construction and maintenance
November 9, 2015
Updates from leadership
News and research
Events
- Wellness Expo Nov. 10
- Film about local buffalo soldier premieres on Veterans Day
- Leonardo Art Science Evening Rendezvous
- Richards to present Design Drawing Lecture and Workshops for APDesign
- Positive youth development deliberation
- Celebrate International Education Week Nov. 13-20
Research
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Kansas State University's Multicultural Student Honor Society gains new members
- Kansas State University anthropology student finalist for Rhodes, Marshall national scholarships
Campus construction and maintenance
November 6, 2015
Updates from leadership
From SGA
News and research
- Provost names search committee for interim associate provost for diversity
- Kansas State University first campus in Kansas to earn bicycle friendly designation
- K-State Global Campus to observe National Distance Learning Week Nov. 9-13
Events
- Lafene is offering Basic Life Support and CPR training
- Screening of 'A Place at the Table,' a documentary concerning hunger in the US
- K-State Harry Potter Alliance Chapter hosting wands and more craft sale
- Wildcats for International Development
- Book club interest meeting Nov. 11
Kudos, publications and presentations
- College of Veterinary Medicine presents annual teaching awards
- K-State vocal music students win top honors at regional competition
- Civil engineering student to intern with UN World Food Program
November 5, 2015
From SGA
News and research
- Campus police recommend alternative routes around game-day traffic
- Recent bicycle thefts a reminder to purchase quality locks
- Park and Ride route change for Nov. 5
Events
- K-State physics department invites community to join in celebrating the International Year of Light
- Women's health expert to address maternal mortality in Nov. 9 lecture
- 2015 International Coordinating Council International Food Festival
- Adult Printmaking Workshop at the Beach Museum of Art Nov. 12
- Human Ecology sets first graduate student research forum Monday
- University Web Editors meeting: Usability for university websites
University life
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Bradshaw receives $5,000 scholarship
- K-State earns four regional continuing education awards
- Psychological sciences doctoral student receives national research award
November 4, 2015
Updates from leadership
News and research
Events
- Reminder: Jefferson Science Fellowship seminar Nov. 5
- Veterinary Health Center breaks ground on Equine Performance Testing Center
- K-State Alumni Association hosts 2015 Black Alumni/Greek Reunion
- Myra Gordon's retirement celebration set for Dec. 2
- Orange Leaf fundraiser for Phi Sigma Pi
- Bakery Science Club sale today
- Muslim Students Association open house
November 3, 2015
From the provost
From SGA
News and research
- Park and Ride route change for Nov. 5
- K-State police participate in No-Shave November, community invited to vote on best beard
Events
- Exploring Advanced Features of Qualtrics training on Nov. 13
- Help the K-State Book Network select the common reading book for 2016
- Two K-State faculty receive $5,000 Iman Awards for research and teaching
- Fundraiser at Freddy's Frozen Custard
- Staley School hosts Mobile Food Distribution with Harvesters Community Food Network
Kudos, publications and presentations
Volunteer opportunities
November 2, 2015
From SGA
News and research
Events
- Holiday poinsettia sale to benefit Kansas State University Gardens
- K-State Proud Fall Campaign Week
- The Library and Your Research: Know your author rights
- International Buddies fundraiser at Panera Bread
- iDonate iPod drive Nov. 2-20
- LinkedIn vice president of global customer operations to give presentation
- Art for Every Home speaker series presentation 'The American Home of the 1950s' Nov. 5
- Engagement Brown Bag Nov. 6
- K-State Book Network announces student, faculty/staff awards
- Annual Bolivian sweater sale
- The geographer of the U.S. to speak Nov. 6
- Portuguese architect to present for APDesign
- Sanskriti 2015
- Alpha Phi Omega and Manhattan Adult Learning Center book and supply drive
- K-State volleyball hosts Cats for Cans
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Hines receives $1,500 intern scholarship
- 10 Kansas State University graduate students earn honors at Research and the State