K-Staters in the news-August 2004

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Plant research, "NC State geneticist gets $1.35 million for study," August 2004 Triangle TechJournal

Political science, Joseph Aistrup, "Issues in the presidential election," 8/31/04 Manhattan Mercury, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/electionissues72004.html

Landon Lecture, "Media arrangements for Arthur Sulzberger's Landon Lecture at K-State," 8/31/04 M2 Presswire, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/sulzbergermedia83104.html

National Agricultural Biosecurity Center, David Franz, "Invitrogen's Biological Defense Systems names advisory board; leaders from broad range of disciplines to advise new subsidiary," 8/31/04 Invitrogen via Business Wire

National Gas Machinery Lab, Kirby Chapman, "Pipelines could be terrorist target," 8/31/04 Lawrence Journal-World; "Professor says unprotected pipelines could be terrorist target," 8/31/04 WIBW 13 News, Topeka

Alumni, "Convention offers glimpse of a few famous faces," 8/31/04 Kansas City Star (written by Travis Lenkner)

English, Phil Nel, "Leaders & Success: Rowling's success is no sorcery," 8/30/04 Investor's Business Daily and Godrick's Hollow at godrics-hollow.net

Ag economics, "Kansas commissions study on financial impact of BSE announcements," 8/30/04 Midwest Messenger news from Midwest Bullseye

Alumni, "Q&A with Laura J. Hawkins, creator and designer, Fashion Flea," 8/30/04 SignOnSanDiego.com

K-State students, "Achiever: Scout's skills, service earn scholarship," 8/29/04 Kansas.com; "Student earns help for studies in Italy," 8/29/04 KansasCity.com

Political science, Dale Herspring, "Kansas State has come a long way: University has become an academic, athletic power," (column as a contributing writer) 8/29/04 Manhattan Mercury

Alumni (Randall and Barb Angell), "Biking for humanity," 8/29/04 Manhattan Mercury

Family studies and human services, Tony Jurich, "The politics of love ... forget them, prof says," 8/29/04 Manhattan Mercury, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/politicaldating82004.html

K-State professor (unnamed), "Local man spins tale of two hangings," 8/29/04 Leavenworthtimes.com

Alumni and athletics, "Oldest Iowan's advice: 'Take an interest in something,'" (regarding a 109-year-old lady who played basketball for K-State 1915 to 1917) 8/29/04 KCRG-TV News

Religious groups, "Finding faith on campus: Religious groups at state universities try to provide spiritual opportunities for students," 8/28/04 Kansas.com and Wichita Eagle

President's office, Charles Reagan, "Physical education credit for varsity sports," 8/27/04 Manhattan Mercury

Family studies and human services, Chuck Smith, "Calming back-to-school jitters," 8/27/04 MorningSun.net (Pittsburg, Kans.)

Veterinary medicine, business, David Andrus, Bruce Prince, Kevin Gwinner, "Major study to document, measure food animal practitioner issues," 8/27/04 DVM, Newsmagazine of Veterinary Medicine, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/businessresearch60304.html

National Agricultural Biosecurity Center, Marty Vanier, Interview with Vanier by Dan Scanlan regarding the Kansas National Guard practice of agroterrorism response aired on Homeland Defense Radio 8/27/04. Also in Grass and Grain. http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/biosecurity82004.html

Foundation, Top fund raisers (appearing in table of information), 8/27/04 Chronicle of Higher Education; "K-State foundation has record year for giving," 8/20/04 Kansas.com and Wichita Eagle; "Record contributions made to the KSU Foundation," 8/30/04 El Dorado Times

Athletics, "Wichita radio stations hope college sports equals new advertising revenue," 8/27/04 Wichita Business Journal

Research scientists, "All hail gray areas," 8/26/04 Arkansas News Bureau; "Cast wary eye on motives for funding," 8/26/04 Times-Record, Fort Smith, Ark., (in reference to Safe Foods development of a spray for use in meat processing)

Entomology, Ludek Zurek, "Proper fly ID key to control," 8/26/04 Agriculture online

Athletics, "Varsity athletes get class credit: Some colleges give grades for playing," 8/26/04 Washington Post

K-State, Parents' Association, institutional advancement, "Off to college: Getting parents past goodbye," 8/25/04 KansasCity.com, Monterey County Herald (California), San Jose Mercury News (California), San Luis Obispo Tribune (California), Bradenton Herald (Florida), Tallahassee.com (Florida), Columbus Ledger Enquirer (Georgia), Macon Telegraph (Georgia), Fort Wayne News Sentinel (Indiana), Charlotte Observer (North Carolina), Grand Forks Herald (North Dakota), The State (South Carolina), Myrtle Beach Sun News (South Carolina), Kansas.com, Kentucky.com, Duluth News Tribune (Minnesota), Pioneer Press (Minnesota), Biloxie Sun Herald (Mississippi), Centre Daily Times (Pennsylvania); "Getting parents past goodbye," 8/31/04 FortWayne.com

K-State at Salina, "KSU-Salina offers map for success," 8/25/04 Salina Journal

Veterinary medicine, Michael Dryden, "Pet Q&A with Dr. Marty Becker," 8/25/04 ABC News (Questions answered after Becker's appearance on Good Morning America referred to Dr. Dryden and his expertise in fleas.)

Athletics, "Tailgating season opens," 8/25/04 Topeka Capital-Journal food section

Engineering, "K-State College of Engineering's Paslay Professorship to William Kuhn," 8/24/04 M2 Presswire, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/kuhn82404.html

K-State, Jon Wefald, Pat Bosco, "Survey: KSU one of best bargains," 8/24/04 Manhattan Mercury, "K-State one of best bargains in country, according to survey," 8/24/04 M2 Presswire; "New college leads list of college deals," 8/26/04 Bradenton.com; "K-State deemed a good buy," 8/27/04 WIBW 13 News, Topeka, http://www.mediarelations.K-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/bestbargain82404.html

History, Robert Linder, Article appeared in the August ESPN The Magazine regarding Linder's History of Baseball class

Veterinary medicine, M. Chengappa, BSE testing lab, "Kansas inching toward mad cow testing goal: Nation's expanded screening began June 1," 8/23/04 Sedalia (Mo.) Democrat

Women's Center, "Nonviolent communication specialist to be at K-State during Campaign for Nonviolence rally Sept. 1," 8/23/04 M2 Presswire, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/nonviolence82304.html

Women's Center, "Nonviolent communication seminar scheduled," 8/23/04 M2 Presswire, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/seminar82304.html

Lou Douglas Lecture Series, " Lou Douglas Lecture Series at K-State to celebrate 25th anniversary with several special events," 8/23/04 M2 Presswire; "K-State announces Lou Douglas Lectures," 8/23/04 Manhattan Mercury; "Loeb highlights silver year for Lou Douglas, 8/29/04 Manhattan Mercury, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/douglaslectures82304.html

Lou Douglas Lecture Series, "Student interns help organize K-State's Lou Douglas Lecture Series on Public Issues," 8/23/04 M2 Presswire, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/douglasinterns82304.html

K-State, Pat Bosco, "Tuition only one factor in decision: KSU has had record enrollment despite hefty tuition hikes," 8/22/04 Salina Journal

K-State, "They're baa-ack," 8/22/04 Manhattan Mercury

Diagnostic medicine, M. Chengappa, "Federal mad cow testing 'making good progress,'" 8/22/04 www.columbiatribune.com; "State cattle testing slow to start: K-State lab ready," 8/23/04 Salina Journal; "Consumer support calms mad cow fears," 8/21/04 MorningSun.net (Pittsburg, Kans.)

Family studies and human services, Briana Nelson Goff, "KSU professor examines military couples," 8/23/04 Topeka Capital-Journal, AP state and local wire, Lawrence Journal-World, Kansas.com, Kansas City Star and 13News.com; "KSU professor looks at military psyche," 8/20/04 Manhattan Mercury

Human nutrition, Richard Baybutt, "Researcher links cigarette smoke, vitamin A deficiency and emphysema," 8/22/04 Aging & Elder Health Week, Genetics & Environmental Law Weekly, Law & Health Weekly, Obesity, Fitness & Wellness Week and Lab Law Weekly; Smokers: Eat carrots," 8/31/04 United Publications Inc. HME News

Housing and dining, "Today's dorms go upscale," 8/21/04 Kansas City Star

National Ag Biosecurity Center, Marty Vanier, "Kansas National Guard practices agroterrorism response," 8/20/04 M2 Presswire, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/biosecurity82004.html

Family studies and human services, Tony Jurich, "K-State professor says political dating sites contribute to widening schism between polarized nation, citizens," 8/20/04 M2 Presswire; "Phillip Brownlee: On Dole, mixed couples," 8/29/04 Kansas.com and Wichita Eagle; "Web dating gets politicized," 8/30/04 philly.com (Philadelphia Inquirer), http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/politicaldating82004.html

Beach Museum, "Jeffcoat exhibit to open at K-State," 8/19/04 Abilene Reflector-Chronicle, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/photographs81704.html

Family studies and human services, John Murray, "TV violence and children research yields dividends: Parent/Teacher TV Guide free, 8/19/04 Business Wire and 8/24/04 Kansas City infoZine: events calendars

KSU Foundation, "Alumni and friends of K-State make record contributions to KSU Foundation," 8/21/04 DodgeGlobe.com (Dodge City), 8/20 Wichita Eagle, 8/21/04 Lawrence Journal-World

Geography, John Harrington, "Heatwave scale could save lives," 8/19/04 The Guardian (covering Geographer's conference)

Management, Diane Swanson, "Do the right thing: The growing role of corporate ethics officers," from the interview for Bridges Transitions Inc. 8/04, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/swanson72104.html

Food science, distance education, "From a distance: Food science degrees at KSU," 8/18/04 Newswise (source--University of Arkansas, Food Safety Consortium)

K-State Salina Student Union, a photo and cutline on "Book Binge," 8/18/04 Salina Journal

Counseling Center, "Beyond stress," 8/17/04 Miami Herald (herald.com online)

Speech communication, David Procter, William Schenck-Hamlin, LeAnn Brazeal, "Experts: Breaking down the debates," 8/17/04 AScribe public interest newswire, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/electiondebates72004.html

Lafene Health Center, Carol Kennedy, "Vaccine urged for college students," 8/17/04 Kansas City Star and Kansas.com

Ag economics, David Coltrain, "The uphiill battle for ethanol," 8/16/04 Salina Journal

Research, nuclear engineering, "Department of Energy awards Kansas State University $314,000 in nuclear energy grants," 8/16/04 U.S. Newswire

Human ecology, Deb Canter, Carol Kellett, Gayle Doll, "K-State's College of Human Ecology makes two appointments," 8/16/04 M2 Presswire, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/humanecology81604.html

K-State at Salina, Mike Wise, "Wise promoted to master sergeant in Kansas Air National Guard," 8/15/04 Salina Journal

McCain Auditorium, "Encore, encore: McCain Auditorium provides culture, entertainment for KSU and community," and "2004-2005 McCain Performance Series," 8/15/04 Manhattan Mercury; "Shows to offer variety: Series features jazz, chamber music, theater, acrobats," 8/27/04 Fort Riley Post, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/mccainschedule81204.html

K-State, The K-State Edition appeared in the 8/15/04 Manhattan Mercury. Several departments, organizations and services at K-State were featured.

Ag economics, John Leatherman, "Area's growth reliant on health sector," 8/15/04 Kansas.com and Wichita Eagle

Political science, Joe Aistrup, "11 groups file briefs in school case," 8/15/04 Wichita Eagle and Kansas.com

Interior architecture student, Rebecca Ruggles, "Internships are for learning what you can't in the classroom," 8/15/04 St. Louis Post Dispatch (STLtoday.com online)

Political science, Dale Herspring, has done one interview a month on Wisconsin Public Radio, topic was Middle East. Interview on KMAN relative to Ronald Reagan was aired 8/13/04

Apparel, textiles and interior design, Elizabeth McCullough, "Study may improve camper comfort: KSU professor defines model for sleeping bag ratings," 8/13/04 Fort Riley Post, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/sleepingbag70204.html

Food safety research: "USDA awards $12 million for food safety projects," 8/13/04 Pork magazine

K-State, "Citizens for higher education coming to Manhattan," 8/13/04 Manhattan Mercury, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/citizensfored81304.html

Mortar Board student organization, "Chapter of Morter Board is nation's best," 8/13/04 Manhattan Mercury, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/citizensfored81304.html

Kinesiology, Stewart Trost, "Lawrence schools buck trend toward less time in recess," 8/13/04 Lawrence Journal-World; "School daze: What about recess?" 8/13/04 Fort Riley Post, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/schoolrecess72704.html

Landscape architecture, "KSU grad receives architecture award," 8/12/04 Manhattan Mercury, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/landscapearchitecture81204.html

K-State libraries, "Librarians 'chatting' in trial program," 8/12/04 Manhattan Mercury; "Kansas State University to introduce CAT Answers," 8/13/04 TelecomWorldWire, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/CATANSWERS81204.html

K-State students, "Koch Foundation names scholarship winners," 8/12/04 Kansas.com

Greek affairs, "Local teen finds her place among 500-plus sorority recruits," 8/11/04 Manhattan Mercury

Management, Diane Swanson, "KSU professor honored at conference," 8/11/04 Manhattan Mercury, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/swansonhonored81104.html

English as a Second Language Program, Socorro Herrera, "ESL program to benefit teachers," 8/11/04 Salina Journal

English as a Second Language Program, "Speakin' my language," 8/10/04 www.gctelegram.com

Nutrition, Sandy Procter, "Start smart with a good breakfast," 8/10/04 Kansas City Star

Biosecurity Research Institute, "Kansas readies defenses against agroterrorism attack," 8/9/04 Lawrence Journal-World, Kansas.com, Wichita Eagle, Kansas City Star, Lawrence Journal-World, and 8/8/04 Dodge City Globe

Rapid response, Karen Blakeslee, "Reduce risk of foodborne illness," 8/7/04 DodgeGlobe.com

Football coach Bill Snyder, "Wildcat coach visits hospital," 8/6/04 Fort Riley Post

Family studies and human services, John Murray, "Young brains don't distinguish real from televised violence," 8/6/04 Psychiatric News

K-State student DeAnna Zemp, "And the winner is ... 2005 Miss Rodeo Kansas, Princess are crowned," 8/6/04 DodgeGlobe.com and 8/13/04 Garden City Times

College of Education, Mike Holen, "KSU to receive grants for training teachers," 8/6/04 Manhattan Mercury

Political science, Joe Aistrup, "Victory lacked a cost: U.S. Senate hopeful didn't campaign but he wound up as Dems choice," 8/5/04 Topeka Capital-Journal; "GOP sides split: Primaries create chance for conservatives to control Senate," 8/5/04 Topeka Capital Journal; "Senate nominee a puzzle for Democratic leaders," 8/5/04 Kansas.com, San Jose Mercury News (Calif.), www.philly.com (Pa.), Kansas City Star, The State (S.C.), Miami Herald (Fla.); "Nominee puzzles leaders," 8/6/04 Salina Journal; "Primary winner won with new technique--not campaigning," 8/6/04 Kansas.com and Wichita Eagle

College of Engineering, "Minority engineering students receive scholarships," 8/5/04 Manhattan Mercury, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/minorityscholars80504.html

Family studies and human services, John Murray, "Study takes a new look at tots and TV," 8/4/04 USA Today, News-Leader.com and AZCentral.com; "More kids younger than 2 watch TV, study shows," 8/10/04 Pittsburgh Tribune-Review; "Study finds babies watch lots of TV," 8/25/04 The Advertiser, Lafayette, La.

K-State student Jennifer Gardner, "Learning by doing," 8/2/04 Kansan online (Newton)

K-State student Brooke Bennett, "Steer-ing to victory," 8/2/04 Porterville Recorder

Animal sciences, Scott Schaake, "Phillip Shelton takes two reserve show titles," 8/2/04 Tullahoma News

College of Business, Dan Deines, "Partner's report for CPA firm owners: Internships," 8/2/04 Partner's Report for CPA Firm Owners

President Jon Wefald, Midwest Research Institute, David Franz, "Sebelius names members of bioscience group," 8/2/04 Kansas City Business Journal, KansasCity.com, Lawrence Journal-World, biz.yahoo.com, Yahoo News, Kansas City Star and Topeka Capital-Journal

Energy extension, Bruce Snead, "A squall arises over wind power in Kansas: Infighting hinders state's efforts to develop one of its most abundant resources," 8/2/04; "Kansas blown away in wind-energy race," 8/9/04 Kansas.com

K-State, "Kansas ranks low in student funding," 8/2/04 Topeka Capital-Journal (regarding KCHE public forum at K-State)

College of Veterinary Medicine, "Women dominate vet school: Book to focus on K-State's College of Veterinary Medicine," 8/2/04 Topeka Capital-Journal; "Vet med: A woman's field," 8/6/04 Manhattan Mercury, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/womenvets70604.html

Architecture, Jim Jones, "Serial painter: KSU architectural professor Jim Jones sees with his hands in both painting and his profession," 8/1/04 Manhattan Mercury

Speech communication, David Proctor, "Professors impressed with Kerry's speech," 8/1/04 Toopeka Capital-Journal, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/electiondebates72004.html and http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/electionpreview72004.html

K-State, Kansas Center for Rural Initiatives, "Requiem for emptied-out western Kansas: A former governor preaches the promise of wildlife and the grim prospects of farming," 8/1/04 KansasCity.com and "Those who work the land resist idea of playing on it," 8/1/04 Kansas City Star, (referring the conference on Buffalo Commons idea)

Veterinary medicine, Dr. Walter Renberg, Dr. James Roush, "KSU surgeons implant total hip replacement," 8/1/04 DVM Newsmagazine, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/listhipreplacement62904.html