Kansas State University

Updates from leadership

• President names search committee for next vice president for research

News and research

• Winter is coming: Keeping you informed if inclement weather impacts our campuses
• JCERT scholarships open doors for students at Kansas State University Olathe
• K-State students to serve as speakers, musicians at fall 2024 commencement

University life

• K-State First seeks nominations for its 2024 First-Year Advocate awards
• Applications open for 2025-26 Snyder Leadership Legacy Fellows
• Natural resources and environmental science secondary major students to present capstone research projects

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Architecture students compete in 26th annual Bowman Design Forum
• Outstanding seniors in business honored with awards

Personnel changes

• K-State Alumni Association adds business manager to staff
• Bender selected as inaugural director of student retention and persistence

Training and professional development

• Professional development opportunities on Dec. 12 with Fulbright visiting scholar

Volunteer opportunities

• Campus, community invited to serve at annual MLK Day of Service

Updates from leadership

• Maximizing our work to create access and success for our community
• Reminder: Assistant vice provost for academic affairs candidates open forums

News and research

• K-State commencement ceremonies to recognize summer, fall 2024 degree candidates
• K-State biochemists make significant breakthrough in increasing purity of specialized plant oils

University life

• Open forum today and Dec. 11 with director of International Student and Scholar Services candidates
• Complimentary vehicle inspections Dec. 9-13
• Open parking Dec. 25-Jan. 21
• Nominate an outstanding employee for K-State Libraries staff awards
• Hassle-free bowl travel available through K-State Alumni Association
• K-State Student Union winter break hours

Kudos, publications and presentations

• College of Education celebrates outstanding students
• Art department hosts Bachelor of Fine Arts student exhibition
• Faculty and graduate students in curriculum and instruction present at NCTE conference

Training and professional development

• Grant writing cohort opportunity

Technology

• IT Service Desk reduced hours during winter break

Volunteer opportunities

• Winter Alternative Breaks will deepen student learning, understanding and development

From the president

• President Linton Next-Gen K-State monthly update

Updates from leadership

• Research Weekly

News and research

• Help K-State First Book select the common reading book for 2025
• K-State returns to central Kansas for another successful community visit
• K-State Salina professional education and outreach creates 3D printing course for beginners

University life

• Open forum today with director of International Student and Scholar Services candidate

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Personal financial planning students secure second-place finish in national Knowledge Bowl competition
• Electrical and computer engineering department hosts Senior Design Expo
• K-State has strong presence at AAACE annual conference
• K-State business students compete in Lockton Sales Competition

Updates from leadership

• Applications open for Government Relations student internship
• Finalists announced for assistant vice provost for academic affairs position

News and research

• Explore K-State's next-gen research in Seek fall 2024, online and in print
• Registration open for Three Minute Thesis competition and K-State GRAD Forum
• English Language Program receives full 10-year accreditation, Reppert named director
• K-State Today winter break schedule

Shared governance

• Student issue survey

University life

• 10 steps to create a community of belonging for all at K-State
• Reminder to share your thoughts about our community’s well-being
• Students: Apply to serve as undergraduate tutors for spring 2025

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Powercat Motorsports wins Formula Wheat competition

Technology

• HRIS, KSIS and DARS maintenance scheduled for Dec. 8
• Download your assignment submissions from Canvas

Newsletters, magazines and blogs

• November Lifelines veterinary newsletter is now online

Updates from leadership

• Nicholson tapped to serve as inaugural executive director for faculty and staff well-being

News and research

• K-State Salina's virtual reality education is like 'learning the spells' at Hogwarts
• There's a new heart risk calculator coming, and K-State physiologists validated it
• K-State engineer developing novel electrical method to create controllable droplets
• K-State Salina creates courses in technical writing to advance the skills of writers

University life

• Take care of finals and yourself
• Fall 2024 finals extended hours and study spaces
• 2024 graduation regalia reminder
• Pre-health students invited to learn more about summer 2025 shadowing opportunities in Costa Rica
• Hassle-free bowl travel available through K-State Alumni Association

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Hospitality management students earn industry certification
• Recipients of 2024 Phi Kappa Phi Love of Learning Award named