Current news

News archives

Achievements

Media Relations
9 Anderson Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506-0117
Phone: 785-532-6415
Fax: 785-532-6418

Questions?
Contact media@k-state.edu

Information provided by K-State Media Relations, K-State's news service, may be reproduced without permission. The marks and names of Kansas State University are protected trademarks and may not be used in any commercial or private endeavor without the approval of the university.

Newsmakers: K-Staters in the news

June 2004                 Current month               In the news archives

K-State's media relations staff keeps track of news stories and features appearing in the media about K-State faculty and programs. If you know of a current article that we don't have listed, please let us know and we will add it.

K-State faculty members have a great reputation for being helpful to the news media. We see the results of this cooperation in national and regional news clips.

Educational law, Bob Shoop, "Roles are reversed, details different, but damage just as painful," 6/30/04 St. Petersburg Times online (Florida); "Study: Sex abuse prevalent in schools," 7/1/04 U.S. National - AP; "Study: Almost one in 10 students subject to sexual misconduct by school workers," 7/1/04 NWItimes.com (Northwest Indiana); Similar Shoop articles appeared -- all 7/1/04 -- Salt Lake Tribune (Utah), Charlotte Observer (N.C.), Ventura County Star, Provo Daily Herald (Utah), San Mateo Daily Journal (Calif.), Record-Searchlight (Calif.), Canton Repository (Ohio), Lorain Morning Journal, phillyburgs.com (Pa.), Newark Star Ledger (N.J.), St. Petersburg Times (Fla.), Boston Globe (Mass.), Chester Observer Tribune (N.J.), AZCentral.com (Ariz.), Seattle Times (Wash.), Kansas City Star, Detroit Free Press (Mich.), The State (S.C.), Lexinton Herald Leader (Ky.), USA Today

Powercat Pullers, "Powercat Pullers take third at international competition," 6/30/04 M2 Presswire, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/powercatpullers63004.html

Housing and dining, "New housing at Friends offers touches of home," 6/29/04 Kansas.com and Wichita Eagle

Entomology, Ludek Zurek, "Health briefs: You need both," (referring to sunscreen and deet) 6/29/04 Kansas.com

K-State physical fitness researchers, "Preschool policies and practices affect children's physical activity," 6/29/04 Obesity, Fitness and Wellness Week via NewsRX.com and NewsRX.net, 7/30/04 Biotech Week, Healthcare Finance, Tax & Law Weekly, Physician Law Weekly

Millennium Scholarship recipient Kyle Given, "Student news: Kyle Given a senior at Raytown High School, was awarded ...," 6/29/04 Raytown Tribune

Chemistry, Ken Klabunde, "How fireworks work: The 'bang' behind the beauty," http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/listfireworks62804.html; and "How fireworks work: All the pretty colors," http://www.mediarelations.K-State.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/listfireworkscolors62804.html, 6/28/04 M2 Presswire,

International programs, Ken Holland, "Taking social studies half way around the world," 6/28/04 Manhattan Mercury

Family studies and human services, Kansas Poll, "Four states holding to 'no issue' handgun laws, 6/28/04 JoinTogether online

Veterinary medicine, Larry Hollis, "Food supply not threatened by BSE, say experts," 6/28/04 Successful Farming Agriculture online

Family studies and human services, Walter Schumm ,"Stress to families is growing reason for leaving military," 6/28/04 STLtoday.com

Veterinary medicine, James Carpenter," "Stick out your tongue and say, 'Grrr,'" 6/28/04 Salina Journal

Public health, David Dzewaltowski, "Exercise often falls by the wayside during teen years," 6/28/04 The Post and Courier at Charleston.net

Marketing, Janis Crow, "So, you think gas is expensive," 6/28/04 Kansas City Star

Marriage and family therapy, Mark White, "Counseling recipients sought for study," 6/27/04 LJWorld.com, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/counseling61004.html

Beach Museum of Art, Kathryn Schlageck, "Exploring a child's innter Picasso," 6/27/04 Manhattan Mercury

K-State at Salina, "KSU-Salina hike largest of Regents' schools," 6/26/04 Salina Journal

K-State graduate Chris Akhimien, "Benevolent college program turns out tractors for Third World donation," 6/25/04 KansasCity.com

Alumnus Gen. Richard B. Myers, "Joint chief named Father of Year," 6/25/04 Fort Riley Post

K-State at Salina, Nancy Mosier, grain science, Virgil Smail, "Appointment, resignations," 6/25/04 Chronicle of Higher Education, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/smailgrainscience52504.html

Women's Center, Mary Todd, "How to reduce rape prospect," 6/25/04 Manhattan MercuryAdmissions, tuition, "Kansas college costs to climb," 6/25/04 USA Today, Kansas City Star, Topeka Capital Journal and Wichita Eagle; "Regents approve tuition increases," 6/25/04 Salina Journal; "Regents blame legislature," 6/28/04 Topeka Capital-Journal and Kansas.com; "Really higher education: Tuition at K-State-Salina takes a hike," 6/28/04 saljournal.com; "Still worth it," 6/27/04 editorial in Topeka Capital-Journal

President Jon Wefald, "University presidents get salary boost," 6/25/04 Kansas City Star and KansasCity.com; "Regents approve raises for CEOs," 6/25/04 Lawrence Journal-World; "Regents approve raises for CEOs," 6/25/04 Lawrence Journal-World; "Education a struggle of haves, have-nots," editorial in 6/27/04 Wichita Eagle and Kansas.com

President Jon Wefald, "Life sciences board will wield power: Body will direct estimated $500 million," 6/25/04 Business Journal, Kansas City

K-State researchers, grain science, Paul Seib"Company suing rival over patent rights," 6/24/04 Manhattan Mercury, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/starchtechnology60104.html

Marketing, David Andrus, "Studying the role of food-supply veterinary medicine," 6/24/04 Pork, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/businessresearch60304.html

Beach Museum of Art, "K-State's Beach Museum of Art to host exhibition by artist, architect Charles Marshall, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/beachexhibit62404.html

Electrical engineering, student Michael Smyers, "KSU student develops scheduling program," 6/18/04 Fort Riley Post, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/registration52404.html

Management, Diane Swanson, "Lying," 6/23/04 Christian Science Monitor

K-State, "Making College More Affordable," Consumers Digest May/June 2004.

Phi Kappa Phi, "K-State students win 13 percent of 2004 Phi Kappa Phi study abroad grants," 6/22/04 M2 Presswire, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/studyabroad62204.html

Extension service, "KDHE encourages reporting of WNV," 6/22/04 Pratt Tribune

K-State, "Taking flight," 6/22/04 Plane Things

K-State, "K-State faculty, staff and students may obtain free tickets to Country Stampede's Thursday performance," 6/22/04 M2 Presswire, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/stampedetickets62104.html

Graduate School, "K-State hosts 10th Annual Summer Undergraduate Research Opportunities," 6/21/04 M2 Presswire, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/surops62104.html

Continuing education, "K-State evening college fall enrollment is under way," 6/21/04 M2 Presswire, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/eveningcollege62104.html

K-State at Salina, "Employer-designed training a go," 6/21/04 Kansas.com and Wichita Eagle

Veterinary medicine, George Kennedy, "USDA steps up mad-cow testing -- slowly," 6/19/04 Kansas.com and Wichita Eagle; "Nation's expanded BSE testing program slow to gear up," 6/21/04 AP state and local wires; "Labs testing for mad cow get off to slow start," 6/21/04 Lawrence Journal-World; "Kansas State starts testing for mad cow disease," 6/22/04 NewsOK.com (Okla.); "Some early work for fledgling BSE testing lab: K-State has high hopes for its facility," 6/27/04 Manhattan Mercury; "K-State named BSE testing site," 6/28/04 Farmer-Stockman

Political science, Joseph Aistrup, "Sebelius a topic of ticket talk," 6/18/04 KansasCity.com; "Kansas governor an unlikely pick for Kerry running mate," 6/21/04 philly.com (Philadelphia, Pa.); "Iraq, taxes top issues in state poll," 6/16/04 Kansas.com, Wichita Eagle

Bramlage Coliseum, Ahearn Field House, Charlie Thomas, "Bramlage Coliseum gets new hoop floor," 6/18/04 Manhattan Mercury; "K-State unveils new surface at Bramlage," 6/22/04 Salina Journal

Sociology, Dana Britton, "Sex and the Cellblock," 6/18/04 Chronicle of Higher Education

Leadership Studies program, "Gurnee resident recognized as outstanding university leader," 6/17/04 M2 Presswire, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/gurnee61704.html; "Blue Springs resident recognized as outstanding university leader," 6/17/04 M2 Presswire, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/bluesprings61704.html

Horticulture, "New degrees focus on native plants," 6/17/04 Wichita Eagle, Kansas.com

Jardine Terrace apartments, "KSU seeking facelift for Jardine," 6/17/04 Manhattan Mercury

Excite program, "Excited about engineering," photo and cutline, 6/16/04 Manhattan Mercury

Boys' State, "School funding, gay marriages key issues for young delegates," 6/15/04 Topeka Capital-Journal; "Boys state helps future leaders learn," 6/19/04 Lawrence Journal-World; "Boys' State takes place at KSU," 6/20/04 WIBW 13 News; "Boys' State gives 470 boys entree into political life," 6/19/04 Wichita Eagle and Kansas.com, "Action, not talk, inspires interest in politics, young Kansans say," 6/19/04 DodgeGlobe.com; "The real deal: Action, not talk, inspires interest in politics, young Kansans say," 6/19/04 Salina Journal; "School notes: Kansas Boys State," 6/30/04 Kansas City.com, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/boysstate60704.html

Educational law, Robert Shoop, "'Seal walk' complaint filed with DSS," 6/15/04 Newton Tab on TOWNONLINE.com

Colbert Hills Golf Course, First Tee, "The ultimate youth golfing experience," 6/14/04 Gradenton.com; "Five First Tee members to attend academy," 6/11/04 Times Record (Fort Smith, Ark.); "Campers hone skills for golf game and life," 6/18/04 TimesDispatch.com, Richmond, Va.

Computing and network services, "Campus EAI Consortium launches first-of-its-kind Oracle portal training: Conference information technology professionals on campus this week at K-State," 6/14/04 M2 Presswire, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/oracletraining61404.html

Family studies and human services, Mark White, "K-State researchers seek participants for study on how couples make decisions, manage money," 6/14/04 M2 Presswire, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/couplesstudy61404.html

Architecture, Don Watts, "Artistic renovation," 6/13/04 Topeka Capital-Journal, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/baldwincity21004.html

Entomology, Bob Bauernfeind, "Cicadas? Not here," 6/13/04 Kansas.com

K-State, "College prep: Even after enrollment, lots of financial decisions remain," 6/13/04 Kansas City Star

Educational law, Robert J. Shoop, "A Lesson in scandal: A small school district is stunned by several cases of sexual impropriety," 6/13/04 Star-Telegram.com (Texas)

Bio-Research Products, Bryce Cunningham, "Company making advances," 6/12/04 Iowa City Press-Citizen

K-State student Lindsay Hoover, "19 to vie for Miss Kansas tonight," 6/12/04 Wichita Eagle

Mediated education, David Young, academic services, Jane Rowlett, "Survivor: 'use your bug spray,'" 6/11/04 Manhattan Mercury

K-State Research Foundation, grain science, "USA: Low-carb trent prompts starch maker to boost production capacity," 6/11/04 Just-food.com; "Wheat protein supplier looks forward to 2005," 6/14/04 BakeryAndSnacks.com; MGP defends wheat resistant starch," 6/22/04 Confectionery News, France, and 6/22/04 Food Navigator, France, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/starchtechnology60104.html

Engineering extension, Bruce Snead, Richard Nelson, "Two from Kansas state University named to governor's Kansas Energy Council," 6/11/04 M2 Presswire, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/NelsonSnead61104.html

K-State alum Pete Souza, "Reagan photographer called back to serve," 6/11/04 Topeka Capital-Journal; "A president in pictures: Former K-Stater recorded the presidential life of Ronald Reagan for more than five years," 6/13/04 Manhattan Mercury

Foundation, Gary Helebust, "Meat goats bring in extra farm revenue," 6/13/04 Manhattan Mercury

K-State, "A national goodbye," 6/10/04 Manhattan Mercury (on K-State hours for Reagan funeral); "What's open? Good question," 6/11/04 Wichita Eagle and Kansas.com; "University to remain open due to summer classes: K-State joins nation in mourning President Reagan," 6/10/04 M2 Presswire, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/mourningReagan60904.html

K-State alum Steve Warren, "Steve Warren: High Country Characters," 6/10/04 The Vail Trail

K-State, "Dole Institute visitors can express condolences," 6/10/04 Lawrence Journal-World

Veterinary medicine, "Veterinarians, state officials want animals helped during disasters," 6/10/04 KansasCityChannel.com, WIBW 13 News; "Kansas launches statewide effort to help animals during disasters," 6/9/04 KansasCity.com; "State launches effort to help animals during disasters," 6/11/04 Lawrence Journal-World and Salina Journal

Veterinary medicine alumnus, Steve Warren: High Country Characters," 6/10/04 the Trail (Colo.)

Continuing education, "K-State offers customer service training program," 6/10/04 M2 Presswire, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/customerservice61004.html

Marriage and family therapy, "People who have received counseling can help K-State researchers with the 'Patterns of Change Project,'" 6/10/04 M2 Presswire; "Counseling recipients sought for study," 6/27/04 Lawrence Journal-World, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/counseling61004.html

Political science, Joe Aistrup, "Open GOP primary could face lawsuit," 6/10/04 Myrtle Beach Sun News (S.C.), San Luis Obispo Tribune (Calif.), San Jose Mercury News (Calif.), Biloxi Sun Herald (Miss.), Kansas City Star, Kentucky.com, Centre Daily Times (pa.), Kansas City Channel.com, Bismarck Tribune (N.D.), 6/10/04 Kansas.com; "Primary dispute latest GOP feud," 6/23/04 AP state and local wires and 6/21/04 MorningSun.net (Pittsburg, KS); "Dispute over primary latest in GOP feuding," 6/22/04 Dodge City Globe and 6/21/04 San Jose Mercury News (Calif.)

Ag economics, Barry Flinchbaugh, "Unflinching: Farm economist stirs controversy and never backs down," 6/9/04 Salina Journal; "Noted Kansas ag leader steps down," 6/11/04 Manhattan Mercury

Agricultural economics, Vincent Amanor-Boadu, "Ocean Spray decides not to partner with Pepsi," 6/9/04 Cape Cod Times of Hyannis, Mass.

Forensics, "Skull Saga solved," 6/9/04 13 News

GEAR UP, "Youth learning what college is all about," 6/9/04 Manhattan Mercury

Sigma Lambda Alpha, "K-State initiates new members of Sigma Lambda Alpha landscape architecture," 6/9/04 M2 Presswire, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/sigmalambda60904.html

Architecture, " K-State Architecture, Planning and Design students earn honors," 6/9/04 M2 Presswire, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/architecture60904.html

Tau Sigma Delta, "Tau Sigma Delta Honor Society gains new K-State members," 6/9/04 M2 Presswire, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/tausigma60904.html

Boren Fellowship, "K-Stater receives Boren Fellowship," 6/8/04 M2 Presswire, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/borenfellow60904.html

McCain Performance Series, "Clooney (sort of) coming to town," 6/8/04 Manhattan Mercury; "Rosemary Clooney tribute at K-State found entertaining," 6/14/04 Manhattan Mercury

College of Education, "Hinde receives K-State education award," 6/8/04 El Dorado Times, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/futureteachers52804.html

Music department, "Music camp draws students from four states," 6/7/04 Manhattan Mercury

Plant pathology, herbarium, Carolyn Ferguson, "Nation's plant database falling behind, survey shows," 6/7/04 Michigan State University newsroom

Center for Basic Cancer Research, Rob Denell, "Electronics, apply as guide: Cell phones: What's the truth about cell phones and your health," 6/7/04 Zongoo!com

Ag economics, Barry Flinchbaugh, "Controversy trails economist," 6/7/04 Saljournal.com

Political science, Joe Aistrup, "Growing Hispanic population has growing political guilt," 6/5/04 KansasCity.com; "Party leaders struggle with dynamics of more open primaries," 6/7/04 Dodge City Globe

Faculty, "K-State honors faculty," 6/6/04 Manhattan Mercury, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/facawards51404.html

Denison Hall, "Denison's Demise," 6/6/04 Manhattan Mercury; "Reasons to demolish Denison Hall," in I wonder column of 6/9/04 Manhattan Mercury

Climatologist Mary Knapp, "Western Kansas drought drags into fifth year," 6/5/04 KansasCity.com and WWW.WIBW.com

Mad cow research, "County asking USDA to let Creekstone test," 6/4/04 Arkansas City Traveler

Greek affairs,Scott Jones, Gayle Spencer, institutional advancement, Pat Bosco, "K-State names Greek affairs leaders," 6/4/04 Manhattan Mercury, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/greekaffairs60404.html

K-State at Salina, "KSU-Salina students to take part in air race," 6/3/04 Salina Journal

Architecture, "New K-State architecture graduate from Overland Park is Heintzelman Prize winner," 6/3/04 M2 Presswire, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/architecture60304.html

President's office, Jon Wefald, "KU, KSU leaders named to bioscience board," 6/3/04 Lawrence Journal-World

College of Business Administration, "KSU researchers to help with major study," 6/3/04 Manhattan Mercury; "Does stress-free livestock mean safer food," 4/6/04 FoodNavigator.com; "K-State business researchers to help with major study on food supply veterinary medicine," 6/3/04 M2 Presswire, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/businessresearch60304.html

International programs, Kenneth Holland, "Federal grant helps K-State establish Asian studies programs," 6/3/04 Manhattan Mercury, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/asianstudies52604.html

Phi Kappa Phi, "Phi Kappa Phi initiates new members," 6/3/04 Manhattan Mercury, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/phikappaphi51904.html

Phi Beta Kappa, "Phi Beta Kappa gets new K-State members," 6/3/04 Manhattan Mercury, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/phibetakappa51904.html

Athletics, Tim Weiser, president's office, Jon Wefald, "K-State: Big success in Big 12 this season," 6/3/04 Kansas City Star and KansasCity.com

Apparel and textiles, graduate MelEesa Lorett, "Bubbling with potential," 6/3/04 Topeka Capital-Journal; "Graduate wins national fashion design award," 6/1/04 Manhattan Mercury, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/fashionaward52804.html

Climatologist, Mary Knapp, "A smashing action film, but could it happen," 6/3/04 Kansas City Star

K-State at Salina, "K-State receives $25,000 gift," 6/2/04 Salina Journal

Architecture, "K-State student receives honorable mention in Canadian design competition," 6/2/04 M2 Presswire, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/canadian60204.html

Journalism and mass communications, "Students chosen to serve as ambassadors for K-State's School of Journalism and Mass Communications," 6/2/04 M2 Presswire, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/jmcambassadors60204.html

Air Force ROTC, "K-State Air Force ROTC cadets receive awards," 6/2/04 M2 Presswire, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/afrotc60204.html

Interior architecture, "K-State interior architecture and product design students earn honors in Hessman Trades Inc. Student Design Competition," 6/2/04 M2 Presswire, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/architecture60204.html

Interior architecture, "K-State student-made furniture and designs win honors from KC Group," 6/2/04 M2 Presswire, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/furniturehonors60204.html

History, Institute for Military History and 20th Century Studies, Jack Holl, "D-Day events show past is not what it used to be," 6/2/04 Reuters Alert-Net, London, England

K-State student Andrea Falcetto, "The Price is Right appearance a rewarding one for Falcetto," 6/2/04 Pittsburg Morning Sun and www.wibw.com (Topeka's Channel 13 News); "Come on down ...," 6/1/04 Manhattan Mercury

Veterinary Diagnostic Lab, Dr. George Kennedy, "State mad cow tests not enough Creekstone says: USDA picks K-State for testing," 6/1/04 Arkansas City Traveler

Ag research, "K-State ag researchers get $1 million," 6/1/04 Manhattan Mercury, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/insectpests60104.html

Future students and National Merit scholars, "Two local teens receive National Merit scholarships," 6/1/04 Topeka Capital-Journal

Veterinary medicine, Dr. Harriet Davidson, Dr. Alan Brightman, "K-State vet helps pioneer eye surgery," 6/1/04 Lawrence Journal-World and Salina Journal, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/listcataractsurgery22604.html

Political science, Joe Aistrup, "Ex-Kansan's political book fires up debate," 6/1/04 Kansas.com, Wichita Eagle and Kansas City Star and 6/1/04 San Jose Mercury News (Calif.)

Wheat research, Joe Martin, Alan Fritz, Phil Stahlman, "New varieties in the hopper," 6/1/04 Wichita Eagle state news

English, Phil Nel, mentioned in the June 8 Women's World magazine