K-Staters in the news-October 2004

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National Agricultural Biosecurity Center, "High Plains Guardian practices agroterrorism response," October 2004 Homeland Protection Professionals

Multicultural Resource Center, College of Education, "Kansas State University: Jazz educator to speak at K-State, lecture by saxophonist Tia Fuller," 10/29/04 M2 Presswire; "Jazz lecture Nov. 11," 10/31/04 Manhattan Mercury, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/Fuller102904.html

College of Architecture, Planning and Design, "Honolulu mayor to present College of Architecture, Planning and Design University Distinguished Lecture at K-State," 10/29/04 M2 Presswire; "Honolulu mayor to give architecture lecture," 10/31/04 Manhattan Mercury, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/Harris102904.html

Agronomy, Charles Rice, "K-State's Charles Rice new Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science," 10/29/04 M2 Presswire; "Professor gets Fellowship with science organization," 10/31/04 Manhattan Mercury, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/Rice102904.html

Ag economics, James Mintert, "Industry leader, James Mintert, Ph.D., Kansas State University," 10/29/04 cattlenetwork.com

Cats for Cans, "It's game time for Cats for Cans," editorial in 10/28/04 Manhattan Mercury

Homecoming, "Homecoming nocturne," photo and cutline, 10/27/04 Manhattan Mercury

Physics researchers, "Snapshot yields inside look at molecular movement," 10/25/04 AScribe

Livestock judging teams, Scott Schaake, "Royal champs' skills served them well for 50 years," 10/25/04 KansasCity.com (written by Kanss City Star reporter)

Biology, E. Tasheva, "Chondroadherin expression characterized in ocular and non-ocular tissues," 10/25/04 Medical Devices & Surgical Technology Week, Pharma Investments; Ventures & Law Weekly; Cancer Law Weekly; Obesity, Fitness & Wellness Week; Biotech Week; Physician Law Weekly; Life Science Weekly; Managed Care Business Week; Science Letter; Health & Medicine Week; Proteomics Weekly.

Ag economics, Duane Hund, "Rural Economies Boosted by Agriculture," 10/25/04 Forbes; Kansas City Star; Raleigh News (N.C.), Wilmington Morning Star (N.C.), Duluth News Tribune (Minn.), Monterey County Herald (Calif.), Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (Ind.), Biloxi Sun Herald (Miss.), San Jose Mercury News (Calif.), Bradenton Herald (Fla.), Tallahassee.com (Fla.), Akron Beacon Journal (Ohio), Lawrence Journal World, Miami Herald (Fla.), Fort Worth Star Telegram, Philadelphia Inquirer, Kentucky.com, Myrtle Beach Sun News (S.C.), Centre Daily Times (Pa.), Columbus Ledger-Enquirer (Ga.), Macon Telegraph (Ga.), Charlotte Observer, (N.C.), Times Daily (Ala.), Grand Forks Herald (N.D.), Worcester Telegram (Mass.), The State (S.C.), Lakeland Ledger (Fla.), Kansas.com, San Luis Obispo Tribune (Calif.), MLive.com (Mich.), Ocala Star-Banner (Fla.), Fort Wayne News Sentinel (Ind.), Raleigh News (N.C.), Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (Ind.); "Agriculture's fortunes also benefit rural economies," 10/25/04 Topeka Capital-Journal; "Farming's good fortunes bode well for economy," 10/24/04 Lawrence Journal World

English, Naomi Wood, "British fantasy is not just for kids," 10/25/04 Boston.comInterior architecture, "Achiever: Student uses creativity, French skills for internship," 10/24/04 KansasCity.com, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/waltdisney91504.html

Psychology, Leon Rappoport, "Certain cult brands have ardent fans," 10/24/04 SanDiego.com, San Diego Union-Tribune

Computing and network services, information technology, "America's most connected campuses," 10/22/04 Forbes.com; "More spent on wireless," 10/26/04 KansasCity.comhttp://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/mostconnected102204.html

Entomology, Bobby Brown, "Neither ladys nor bugs: But they're certainly around in profusion this autumn," 10/22/04 Manhattan Mercury

Economics Club, "The fluid costs of being a college student," 10/22/04 Manhattan Mercury,

Entomology, "Experts say mites never before reported in North America," 10/22/04 WIBW 13 News

Anthropology, Brad Logan, "Previously unknown sites in Jewell County excavated by Kansas State professor," 10/21/04 RedNova.com, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/archeology102104.html

K-State, College of Technology, "Valley hit snooze button on its 1977 wake-up call," 10/20/04 Tribune Chronicle (at www.tribune-chronicle.com)

Journalism, Fred Brock, "Hire calling: Forget the golf clubs and cruises ...," November/December 2004 AARP Magazine

Energy engineering, Bruce Snead, "A Kansas bounty is lost in the wind," 10/20/04 Kansas City.com (written by a Kansas City Star reporter)

Architecture, "Hydrologist to present K-State College of Architecture,Planning and Design lecture on natural channel design," 10/20/04 M2 Presswire, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/architecture102004.html

Geography, "Kansas State University students participate in geography research program sponsored by National Science Foundation," 10/20/04 M2 Presswire, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/geographyresearch102004.html

Kappa Omicron Nu, "K-State students inducted into Kappa Omicron Nu honor society," 10/20/04 M2 Presswire, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/kappaomicron102004.html

Admissions, "Universities' use of admissions exceptions varies across state," 10/19/04 Lawrence Journal-World

Architecture, "Design Paula Stafford to present K-State College of Architecture, Planning and Design lecture," 10/19/04 M2 Presswire, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/stafford101904.html

Biology, Walter Dodds, "Algae is choking state's waterways," 10/19/04 ContraCostaTimes.com (written by an LA Times reporter)

Family studies and human services, Walter Schumm, "Vaccine survey shows trouble at DAFB," 10/19/04 delawareonline.com

Sociology, anthropology and social work, Leonard Bloomquist, "Generations have different views," 10/18/04 Olathe News

Greek affairs, "National expert on fraternities, sororities to speak at K-State," 10/18/04 M2 Presswire, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/Kimbrough101504.html

Veterinary medicine, Ken Harkin, "Killer disease afflicts pets and baffles vets," 10/18/04 Seattle Times, Kansas City Star, Monterey County Herald (Calif.), San Luis Obispo Tribune (Calif.), Bradenton Herald (Fla.), Tallahassee.com (Fla.), Macon Telegraph (Ga.), Columbus Ledger-Enquirer (Ga.), Kentucky.com (Ky.), Duluth News Tribune (Minn.), Pioneer Press (Minn.), Biloxi Sun Herald (Miss.), Grand Forks Herald (N.D.), Centre Daily Times (Pa.), Myrtle Beach Sun News (S.C.)

Veterinary medicine, Robert Rowland, "New approach to battling PRRS virus," 10/18/04 ThePigSite.com

Anatomy and physiology, Deryl Troyer, Mark Weiss, animal sciences, Duane Davis, "Stem cell grant yields hope," 10/16/04 Long Beach Press Telegram, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/stemcells101104.html

Veterinary medicine, "North Dakota, KSU considering vet training agreement," 10/16/04 GrandForksHerald.com and AP state and local wire; "Vet school students could attend Kansas," 10/18/04 KXMC 13 (N.D.) and 10/15/04 Business Wire

Athletics, "Oklahma governor pays his due," 10/16/04 Topeka Capital-Journal; "Oklahoma governor pays for lost bet to Sebelius," 10/17/04 Manhattan Mercury

Beach Museum, "Beach Museum schedules glass exhibit," 10/15/04 Fort Riley Post, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/glassexhibit101204.html

Landon Lecture, "CNN political analyst to deliver next Landon Lecture," 10/15/04 Manhattan Mercury; "CNN's Bill Schneider to present Landon Lecture at K-State," 10/15/04 M2 Presswire; "CNN analyst to speak at K-State lecture series," 10/25/04 Wichita Eagle, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/Schneiderlec101504.html

Education, Robert J. Shoop, "Speaking up about sexually abuse coaches," 10/15/04 ABC News. A full report appeared on the ABC TV program, 20/20, 10/15/04

Huck Boyd National Center for Community Media, journalism and mass communications, "Journalists discuss credibility," 10/15/04 Manhattan Mercury, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/media100804.html

Sociology, Sue Williams, "K-State sociology professor studies girls in the juvenile justice system," 10/15/04 Onlypunjab.com (India), http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/JUVENILEJUSTICE92304.html

Ag economics, Art Barnaby, "Crop insurance wise," 10/15/04 Illinois Farm Bureau and High Plains Journal

Grain science, "Kansas State University continues construction on multi-phase grain science complex," 10/15/04 Industrialinfo.com and 10/15/04 Business Wire; Photo and cutline, "Flags of ... grain," 10/15/04 Manhattan Mercury; "K-State playing role in field of bioscience," 10/24/04 Manhattan Mercury; "K-State breaks ground on new flour mill building," 10/25/04 Farmer-Stockman of the Midwest; "KSU making strides in bioprocessing field," 10/29/04 Topeka Capital-Journal

KSU Gardens, "Kansas State University Gardens to host annual Friends' Day," 10/15/04 M2 Presswire; "KSU Gardens to offer prewinter respite," 10/22/04 Topeka Capital-Journal, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/friendsday101504.html

Apparel, textiles and interior design, "Contemporary Quilt exhibit captures 'visual poetry,'" 10/15/04 M2 Presswire, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/jazzquilt101504.html

Continuing education distance education, "K-State business courses to be offered via TELENET 2 for spring 2005 semester, 10/14/04 M2 Presswire, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/telenet101404.html; "K-State recognized for excellence in distance education," 10/15/04 M2 Presswire, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/UCEAawards101504.html

Thompson Lecture, "President of ACLU returns to give Thompson Civil Rights Lecture at K-State as part of 10th anniversary of the series," 10/14/04 M2 Presswire, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/thompsonlecture101404.html

Veterinary medicine, James Carpenter, "Veterinarian Dr. James Carpenter receives prestigious national award," 10/14/04 M2 Presswire; "KSU vet receives national award," 10/15/04 Manhattan Mercury, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/carpenter101404.html

Lou Douglas Lecture, "Iraq focus of next Lou Douglas Lecture at K-State," 10/14/04 M2 Presswire; "U.S.'s 'drive toward empire' topic of lecture," 10/25/04 Manhattan Mercury; "Iraq, U.N. topic of next Douglas lecture," 10/22/04 Manhattan Mercury, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/douglaslecture101404.html

Plant pathology, Doug Jardine, "K-State plant pathology professor says despite rumors, green potatoes can be safe to eat," 10/14/04 M2 Presswire, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/greenpotatoes101404.html

Family studies and human services, Walter Schumm, Stanton Layne from the morning show at KPSI-AM radio in Palm Springs, Calif., interviewed Schumm 10/13/04 regarding Saddam Hussein and suicide bombings, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/Schumm100804.html

Sigma Lambda Chi, "K-State honor society, Sigma Lambda Chi, inducts new members," 10/13/04 M2 Presswire; "Jeffrey Seba, Garden City, was inducted ...," 10/24/04 Hutchinson News; "Sigma Lambda Chi inducts new members," 10/27/04 Times-Sentinel Online, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/sigmalambda101304.html

Student scholars, "K-State nominates students for Rhodes and Marshall scholarships," 10/13/04 M2 Presswire, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/nominees101304.html

Family studies and human services, Tony Jurich, "Student suicides spur action on campuses: Colleges have stepped up counseling and other assistance ...," 10/12/04 Chicago Tribune; "Rash of suicides at NYU draw attention to problems, counseling," Monterey County Herald (Calif.), San Luis Obispo Tribune (Calif.), Tallahassee.com (Fla.), Bradenton Herald (Fla.), Columbus Ledger-Enquirer (Ga.), Macon Telegraph (Ga.), Kentucky.com (Ky.), Duluth News Tribune (Minn.), Pioneer Press (Minn.), Biloxi Sun Herald (Miss.), Kansas City Star (Mo.), Charlotte Observer (N.C.), Grand Forks Herald (N.D.), Centre Daily Times (Pa.), Myrtle Beach Sun News (S.C.)

Foundation, "K-State first in alumni donations," 10/12/04 WIBW 13 News; "K-State's alumni support tops in Big 12," 10/14/04 Manhattan Mercury

Modern languages, Peter Arnds, Arnds was interviewed for the MLA radio series "What's the Word" as part of a program on "Greek Tragedy Today," which will be aired on public radio stations across the country as well as overseas on Armed Forces Radio. 10/04

Landon Lectures (Robert Kennedy), "Teacher's Guide: Suggestions for active learning ... Read Robert Kennedy's Kansas State University speech ...," 10/12/04 pbs.org

Veterinary medicine, Connie Ketz-Riley, Jim Carpenter, "Zoo vet keeps hands on," 10/11/04 Topeka Capital-Journal

Management, Diane Swanson, "Research shows correlation between values and salary preferences of business executives," 10/11/04 Innovations Report; "Study: Values, salary demands are linked in executives," 10/8/04 Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal, East Bay (Calif.) Business Times, San Francisco Business Times; "Unethical executives expect humongous salaries: Study," 10/12/04 New Kerala, India (World News), www.india.com; "Execs who poo-poo ethics often want higher pay," 10/11/04 Business Journal (Ohio); "Research shows correlation between values and salary preferences of business executives," 10/25/04 FrugalMarketing.com; "Correlation found between values, salary preferences of execs," 10/11/04 Scienceblog.com, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/swanson72104.html

Housing and dining, "K-State workshop chance to brush up on business dining etiquette," 10/11/04 M2 Pesswire, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/diningworkshop101104.html

English, Linda Bingham, "Visiting scholar to read from his novel and lecture on Africna and African-American literature, 10/11/04 M2 Presswire, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/visitingscholar101104.html

Political science, Dale Herspring, "Dale Herspring to present K-State Distinguished Graduate Faculty Award lecture," 10/11/04 M2 Presswire, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/herspring101104.html

Psychology, Kip Smith, "Conflicted about the war? Here's why," 10/11/04 ABCNews.com

Homecoming, "Second annual K-State Homecoming 5K Race Oct. 24," 10/11/04 M2 Presswire, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/5krace101104.html

Horticulture therapy, "Horticultural therapy uses gardening activities," 10/10/04 Sun Herald (Miami, Fla.)

K-State, "KSU gets federal grant," 10/10/04 Manhattan Mercury

Counseling services, Fred Newton, "Counseling visits go up at K-State," 10/10/04 Topeka Capital-Journal; "Student depression rises at K-State," 10/11/04 WIBW 13 News, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/counseling92804.html

Family studies and human services, Chuck Smith, "Series shows ways to deal with bullies," 10/10/04 Times-Picayune (New Orleans)

Agricultural economics, Terry Kastens, "Urban sprawl means ... more native grasses?" 10/10/04 Salina Journal

Veterinary medicine, Foundation, "Manhattan couple established KATLUV fund," 10/10/04 Manhattan Mercury

K-State, Kansas Bioscience Authority, "KU, KSU cooperation is key to successful biosciences effort," 10/9/04 Lawrence Journal-World commentary by Dolph Simons

Apparel, textiles and interior design, Gwendolyn O'Neal, "'Sunday best' changing as casual creeps up on church-going clothing," 10/9/04 Leader-Post (Regina, Saskatchewan)

Architecture, Planning and Design, "College notes: The following are items of interest about Jefferson City area residents attending college," 10/9/04 Jefferson City (Mo.) News-Tribune, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/abroad92904.html

Human ecology, "HGTV host Kohn to speak at KSU," 10/8/04 Manhattan Mercury, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/humanecology100704.html

K-State Research Foundation, "Low carb dip hits MGPI sales," 10/8/04 NUTRAingredients.com (Europe), Food Navigator (France), and Food Production (Europe)

Veterinary medicine, Ken Harkin, "Disease that kills pets puzzles researchers," 10/8/04 Kansas City Star

Electrical and computer engineering, Ruth Miller, "Fuel for thought: Hybrid cars might make the planet happy without saving much money," 10/8/04 Kansas City Star

Biochemistry, (Former visiting professor Michael Meyers and former professor Kathy Mitchell), "Biochemistry professor at Cal State Long Beach studying umbilical cords in search for noncontroversial stem cell source for medical science research," 10/7/04 AScribe Newswire

Family studies and human services, Tony Jurich, "Hers & His: Politics make strange bedfellows," 10/7/04 USA Today; "Political compatibility? They've gotta have it," 10/11/04 Philadelphia Inquirer and 10/11/04 FortWayne.com; "Some married couples divided over election," 10/18/04 Asbury Park Press; "Melding different views can be tough on married politicos," 10/18/04 Elpasotimes.com (Texas); "Keep political peace at home," 10/24/04 Living, The Olympian; "Campaign takes toll on those who share a bed, but not politics," 10/30/04 Belleville (Ill.) News Democrat and KansasCity.com; "What color is your heart? Online dating sites link romantics who vote alike," 10/30/04 Miami Herald online http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/politicaldating82004.html

Architecture, Planning and Design, "Lions Park plan worth taking on," 10/7/04 Marysville Advocate

Agriterrorism response evaluators, "Agriterrorism drill gets high marks," 10/7/04 Hutchinson News

National Institute for Strategic Technology Acquisition and Commercialization, Ron Sampson, "Tax bill clamps down on noncash donations," 10/7/04 New York Times

McCain Auditorium, "La Traviata on McCain stage," 10/7/04 Manhattan Mercury; "The travails of 'La Traviata,'" 10/8/04 Manhattan Mercury, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/mccain92104.html

Family studies and human services, Chuck Smith, "Money for grades," 10/7/04 Kansas.com and Wichita Eagle; "Schools of thought: Rewarding cildren for their academic efforts ...," 10/17/04 Washington Post

Animal sciences, Dale Blasi, "Kansas Animal ID Pilot Project Includes Tag Readers on Trucks," 10/7/04 Livestock Weekly (Texas)

Geography, Lisa Harrington, appeared in an interview on KSNT-TV Channel 27 nightly news 10/6/04. She was interviewed on her studies of Mount St. Helens; "It's gonna blow! A K-State researcher talks about Mount St. Helens, its 1980 eruptions, and what may happen next," 10/8/04 Manhattan Mercury, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/sthelens100604.html

K-State, "Fluent Inc. named industrial partner to the Center of Excellence for airliner cabin environment research," 10/6/04 tmcnet.com

Architecture, Planning and Design, "Students to brainstorm on redevelopment project," 10/6/04 Manhattan Mercury; "K-State students focus on redevelopment," 10/10/04 Manhattan Mercury, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/design100404.html

College of education, Michael Holen, "$8.7 million teaching grant to KSU," 10/6/04 Manhattan Mercury; "Statewide partnership will focus on new ways to prepare teachers," 10/22/04 DodgeGlobe.cm (Dodge City Daily Globe), http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/educationgrant101804.html

Elementary education, Jennifer Bay-Williams, "Changing society creates challenges for teachers," 10/5/04 M2 Presswire, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/changingsociety100504.html

Kansas Bioscience Authority, K-State, "K-State hosts bioscience conference," 10/5/04 Manhattan Mercury

McCain Auditorium, "Captiol Steps coming to K-State," 10/5/04 M2 Presswire, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/capitolsteps100504.html

K-State, "Web site to offer free food delivery," 10/5/04 The Reveille (Louisiana State University paper)

Family studies and human services, Charles Smith, "Five ways to improve your child's behavior," 10/5/04 child.com; "Heroism is focus of Eisenhower workshop," 10/4/04 Abilene Reflector-Chronicle

Veterinary medicine, Dr. Harriet Davidson, "Going under the knife: Owners spend millions of dollars to remove cataracts from pets' eyes," 10/4/04 Topeka Capital-Journal,

Anatomy, David Poole, "Chronic heart failure slows PO2 recovery in soleus muscles," 10/3/04 Cardiovascular Device Liability Week, Heart Disease Weekly, Lab Business Week, Obesity-Fitness and Wellness Week, Biotech Week, Healthcare Finance-Tax & Law Weekly, Physician Law Weekly, Cardiovascular Business Week, Life Science Weekly, Science Letter, Cardiovascular Week, Health & Medicine Week

Education, John Staver, "Teach evolution along with ID," 10/3/04 ydr.com (York Daily Record)

Counseling services, Fred Newton, "K-State counseling develops new tool," 10/3/04 Manhattan Mercury, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/kcat92804.html

Agriculture, "K-State ag programs providing education without moving to campus," 10/3/04 Manhattan Mercury

Engineering, "Inventor's machine does nothing -- slowly," 10/3/04 Kansas City Star; "Inventor gears up for Guinness record," 10/5/04 Ottawa Herald (Kansas)

KSU bands, Frank Tracz, "Scots, Viking bands to march at KSU," 10/2/04 Topeka Capital-Journal, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/marchingfest92404.html

Admissions, "Few immigrants use tuition law," 10/2/04 Kansas City Star and KansasCity.com

Elementary education, Marjorie Hancock, "Parents, do your homework," 10/1/04 Manhattan Mercury, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/teacherconference92804.html

Veterinary medicine, Ralph Richardson, "K-State hosts students displaced from Grenada," 10/1/04 Wichita Eagle; "Students renew studies: K-State accepts 70 displaced by hurricane," 10/4/04 Topeka Capital-Journal; "Veterinary students find refuge at K-State," 10/1/04 Lawrence Journal-World; "Veterinary students find refuge at K-State," 10/1/04 AP wire; "Vet students displaced by Ivan," 10/1/04 13 News, WIBW in Topeka; "Displaced Grenadans resume their studies at KSU," 10/10/04 Manhattan Mercury; "Several American universities are helping out their Caribbean colleagues ...," 10/15/04 Chronicle of Higher Education; "Vet school hosts Grenada students," 10/26/04 Technician (at technicianonline.com), http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/hurricane92804.html and http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/kstatehelps92804.html

Institute for Civic Discourse and Democracy, David Procter, "Civil response at forum," 10/1/04 Manhattan Mercury, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/forums92704.html

Family studies and human services, Chuck Smith, "Raising Courageous Kids: Eight Steps to Practical Heroism," 10/1/04 Family Circle

K-State Salina, "Cessna gets Skyhawk order from KSU," 10/1/04 Wichita Business Journal; "K-State Salina unit buys five planes from Cessna," 10/5/04 Kansas.com

Veterinary medicine, "AVMA commits $750,000 for interim exam site," 10/1/04 DVM News magazine

Alumni Association, Amy Button Renz, "Do drop in," October 2004 CASE Currents

Engineering Experiment Station, Byron Jones, "Blowing hot and cold," October 2004 Power and Energy