December 18, 2015
From the president
News and research
- K-State and Riley County police looking for suspect in several lewd and lascivious behavior cases
- Students leaving K-State can keep their email accounts — plus more tips
- Media advisory: Finance professor comments on federal interest rate increases
- Kansas State University experts share tips on helping preschoolers deal with family gatherings, divorce
- Kansas State University veterinarian suggests ways to keep holidays safe and accident-free for pets
Volunteer opportunities
December 17, 2015
Updates from leadership
From the Kansas Board of Regents
News and research
- Calling all creatives: Addy Awards accepting late entries
- Kansas State University gerontologist offers suggestions for families coping with dementia
- Greek Affairs to change name to Fraternity and Sorority Life
- OEIE conducting national evaluation of Air Force teen programs
Shared governance
Kudos, publications and presentations
- K-Stater named Kansas School Counselor of the Year
- Greeks do a fantastic job in recycling
- Geography doctoral candidate and advisor awarded NSF DDRI grant
- Kansas State University instructor and student receive Phi Kappa Phi Love of Learning Award
- Broyles-González's book showcased
- Head of the class: College of Education honors outstanding new graduates
Gifts
December 16, 2015
News and research
Events
- Date change for The Beach Boys at McCain
- Candidate presentations/open forums for Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life assistant directors
- Call for graduate student abstracts: 2016 K-State Graduate Research, Arts, and Discovery Forum
Research
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Yelich Biniecki receives national early career award
- Architecture students earn honors at university's 17th annual Bowman Design Forum
Personnel changes
Human resources and benefits
Technology
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
- The Grazier, the Beef Cattle Institute's December 2015 newsletter, available
- December 2015 Lifelines — College of Veterinary Medicine newsletter
December 15, 2015
News and research
- Food trucks coming to Union
- Kansas State Collegian to publish four days a week
- K-State brings home four national continuing higher education awards
- Study abroad opportunity gives students in the College of Business Administration a global outlook on business
- K-State's psychological sciences department among best according to SuccessfulStudent
Events
- Filmmakers unite, launch film festival for students
- Room change for NRES Capstone research presentations
- Paraguayan Student Association sponsored fundraiser
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Two APDesign students semifinalists in national design competition
- Cro presents at international symposium in Paris
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
December 14, 2015
Updates from leadership
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Alpha Zeta chapter welcomes new members
- Doctoral student at Kansas State University's College of Veterinary Medicine receives prestigious Mark Gearhart Memorial Graduate Student Award
December 11, 2015
Updates from leadership
News and research
Events
- New faculty-led study abroad program in Italy
- Reminder: Thesis and Dissertation Writing Retreat applications due Wednesday, Dec. 16
- Quiet, caffeine, food at K-State Libraries
Research
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Bannister selected as faculty for South African training institute
- Finance student Minh Mac receives College of Business Administration's Outstanding Senior Award
- Graduate student, Manhattan elementary teacher receives Fulbright to Singapore
December 10, 2015
News and research
- Kansas State University veterinarian says winter preparation important for pets, too
- The gift of flight: Kansas State Polytechnic offers hobbyists UAS flight safety instruction as holiday drone sales expected to rise
- Holiday time means cookie time
- Submit summer and fall projects now for Kirmser Undergraduate Research Award
Events
- Call for proposals: K-State hosts 2016 International Service Learning Summit
- K-State faculty encouraged to submit abstracts for Urban Food Systems Symposium June 22-25, 2016 – deadline extended to Dec. 18
Health and safety
Research
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Alaska recognizes Kansas Forest Service
- Management Information Systems Club awards two $1,000 diversity scholarships
Technology
December 9, 2015
From the KSU Foundation
News and research
- Dorhout named Kansas State University’s interim vice president for research
- Christmas comes to the governor's mansion at Cedar Crest
- From gifts to food: Shop for the holidays without blowing your budget
- College of Engineering mourns loss of assistant dean
Events
- Three Minute Thesis competition comes to K-State
- Bakery Science Club, Feed Science Club team up for Christmas Bake Sale
- AESSA cultural pot luck
Research
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Greeks still going green
- Architecture, Planning & Design student awarded scholarship from Planning and Visual Education Partnership
- Kansas State University voice professor nominated for two Grammys
- Kansas State University students learn from summer opportunities with Chapman Scholarships
- Hospitality management senior receives $4,000 scholarship
Personnel changes
December 8, 2015
News and research
- University librarians create digital classroom to elevate student research
- Ohno family donates famed glassblower's journals to K-State Libraries
- Marriage, family therapy professor first at K-State to try crowdfunding research
- Union Food Court to close
Events
- K-State dance auditions for SpringDance 2016
- Horseman's Association fundraiser at Freddy's
- Natural resources and environmental science secondary major students to present capstone research projects
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Polson inducted to International Adult and Continuing Education Hall of Fame
- Mortar Board presents 2015-2016 faculty recognition awards
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
December 7, 2015
News and research
- One week to submit your creative work
- Union open 24 hour for studying
- Police seek information about overturned Steinway piano on campus
Events
Kudos, publications and presentations
December 4, 2015
News and research
- K-State police warn of active phone scam
- Power restored to Burt, Leasure halls; classes return to normal schedule
Events
- Friends of The Gardens Poinsettia Sale sold out, Friday sale canceled
- Candidate open forums for interim associate provost for diversity position
- Audacity a cappella winter concert Dec. 6
- KSDB-FM Open House Dec. 8
Kudos, publications and presentations
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
December 3, 2015
Updates from leadership
News and research
- K-State students perform, speak as part of fall commencement ceremonies
- K-State Choir students perform in Carnegie Hall
- Calling all creatives: Addy Awards wants to see your stuff
- Two K-State graduates to receive 2016 Distinguished Young Alumni Award
- Leasure Hall, Burt Hall without power
Events
- K-State Dance presents WinterDance 2015 Dec. 3-5
- Holiday Choral Concert Dec. 6
- K-State Wind Ensemble, Wind Symphony perform tonight
- Geography faculty candidate to present lecture on sources of heavy metals in industrial area of Alabama
- Lecture on foreign lobbies and U.S. human rights ratings
- Holiday Mail for Heroes Dec. 3-4
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Vadlani presents renewal energy research to Professional Advantage business students
- Council for Public School Improvement program receives national award
December 2, 2015
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Kansas State Collegian wins two national awards
- University distinguished professors issue statement on weapons policy
- New Girl Scouts health promotion program for sixth-, seventh-, eighth-grade girls
Events
- Brown bag on K-State’s Engagement Benchmarking Tool
- Bakery Science Club sale today
- Retirement celebration for Myra Gordon at 3:30 p.m. today
- Vote for the best picture book of 2015 at the Mock Caldecott
- K-State Center for Child Development Giving Tree project
- Six panelists to discuss faith-based action
Health and safety
University life
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Greeks still going green
- College of Human Ecology honors seven outstanding seniors
- K-State research team wins R&D 100 Award for second year in a row
Personnel changes
December 1, 2015
From SGA
News and research
- A letter from the 2015 K-State football senior class
- Offer feedback on the K-State Book Network 2015 selection 'The Other Wes Moore'
- Rabies test developed at Kansas State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory receives national support
Events
- Kansas State University's fall commencement ceremonies Dec. 11-12
- Kat Chats: Surviving Finals
- K-State Alumni Association offers free breakfast to students graduating in December
- Artist Jacqueline Bishop presents 'Climate Strange' Dec. 3 at the Beach Museum of Art
- Writing Center, Graduate School announce inaugural Thesis and Dissertation Writing Retreat for Jan. 12, 13 and 15
- ADVANCE Distinguished Lecture Series presents Jill Schroeder