K-Staters in the news-October 2005

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October 2005 In the news archives

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K-State at Salina, "Events make Halloween safer for kids," 10/31/05 Salina Journal

Alumni Association, "Memorabilia room features new treasures," 10/30/05 Manhattan Mercury

Music, "Trumpeter brings skills to K-State," 10/30/05 Manhattan Mercury, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/trumpeter101705.html

Philosophy, Marcelo Sabates, "Philosophy, pre-med offered at Kansas State," 10/30/05 Manhattan Mercury, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/philosophy101805.html

Alumnus Retired Gen. Richard Myers, "Myers ready for 'relationship' with K-State," 10/30/05 Manhattan Mercury

Chemistry, Ken Klabunde, "Popular Mechanics Breakthrough Awards 2005," November 2005 Popular Mechanics; "Article features Klabunde," 10/16/05 Manhattan Mercury; "Toxic avenger: K-State professor named top innovator by Popular Mechanics," 10/13/05 U.S. Newswire, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/klabunde101305.html

Political science, Joe Aistrup, "Morrison's switch could mean moderate Republicans switching party," 10/30/05 Kansas.com

Landon Lecture, Mikhail Gorbachev, "Gorbachev gets stand-up crowd," and full text of the Gorbachev lecture, 10/30/05 Manhattan Mercury; "Gutsy Gorbachev," 10/29/05 Salina Journal. Also in Lawrence Journal-World. "Less global hostility advised," 10/29/05 Topeka Capital-Journal. Also in Kansas.com, KansasCity.com and Kansas City Star

Continuing education, "More classes taught online at BCCC than in classrooms," 10/28/05 Hutchinson News

Research, Johnson Center for Basic Cancer Research, Rob Denell, "Grant renewal boosts Kansas State research," 10/27/05 Manhattan Mercury

Education and personal development, Dale Hawkinson, "House and school: Religion, other factors lead area parents to teach their children at home," 10/27/05 Hutchinson News

Human ecology, "Web resources for universal design," 10/27/05 BusinessWeek online

Architecture, Patrick Rhodes, "Floating ideas for a new New Orleans," 10/27/05 Kansas City Star (front page); "Ideas to rebuild New Orleans are all over the map," 10/26/05 SanLuisObispo.com

Architecture, Larry Bowne, "K-Staters get an 'Extreme' adventure," 10/26/05 Manhattan Mercury

Political science, Joe Aistrup, "Prosecutor to challenge Kline," 10/26/05 Kansas.com and Wichita Eagle

Human nutrition, Mary Meck Higgins, "The whole (grain) truth," 10/26/05 The Journal News (from L.A. Times-Washington Post News Service)

Physics, Talat Rahman, "Walking molecules," 10/26/05 American Institute of Physics

Human ecology, Lea Steele, "New members appointed to panel on Gulf War veterans' illness," 10/26/05 PRNewswire

Research, "Advanced ID Corporation, a leading radio frequency identification/RFID company supports new AIM report," 10/26/05 Business Wire, CCNMatthews (Canada), RFID.org (Pa.)

Grain science, Robert Schoeff, "Grain dust can cause dramatic explosions, expert says," 10/25/05 Minneapolis Star Tribune at startribune.com (Minn.). Also in Duluth News Tribune (Minn.), KARE (Minn.), KTSP.com (Minn.), Pioneer Press (Minn.), Grand Forks Herald (N.D.)

Cancer research, "KU cancer researcher gets $10.4M NIH grant," 10/25/05 Kansas City infoZine

Apparel, textiles and interior design, Elizabeth McCullough, mechanical and nuclear engineering, Steve Eckels, "Trying to cool the troops," 10/24/05 Manhattan Mercury

Political science, Joe Aistrup, "Race for governor's office is a long and winding road," 10/24/05 Ark City News at ArkCity.net

K-State at Salina, "Flight students to feel real pressure," 10/24/05 Manhattan Mercury, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/chamberflight102405.html

Biology, Robert Robel, "Conservationists want rules for wind farms," 10/23/05 Salina Journal

Entomology, Sonny Ramaswamy, "The trip of a lifetime," 10/23/05 Manhattan Mercury

Political science, Joe Aistrup, "Sen. Brownback emerges on the national scene," 10/23/05 tallahassee.com; "In the limelight, he's getting satisfaction," 10/23/05 Kansas City Star

Landon Lecture, "Small Kansas town prepared for Gorbachev," 10/24/05 Junction City Daily Union; "Gorbachev at McCain on Friday," 10/24/05 Manhattan Mercury; "Former Russian leader to promote peace in Lindsborg," 10/24/05 WIBW 13 News; "Lindsborg prepares for Gorbachev," 10/24/05 Topeka Capital-Journal; "Gorbachev to come to Kansas," 10/23/05 Wichita Eagle; "Gorbachev in Lindsborg," 10/23/05 Salina Journal; also in USA Today, Lawrence Journal-World, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/landonlectures90405.html

President Jon Wefald, "Kansans are not wild-eyed spenders," 10/23/05 Wichita Eagle

Horticulture, "Ty gets the keys; work speeds up," 10/23/05 Wichita Eagle

K-State Parachute Club, "For nearly 40 years, the KSU Parachute Club has been teaching novice skydivers how to take the plunge," 10/23/05 Topeka Capital-Journal

Political science, Joe Aistrup, "Governor's race will be uphill battle for Sen. Jim Barnett," 10/23/05 Kansas.com

Institutional advancement, "Wildcats vs. Jayhawks in battle for student recruits," 10/21/05 Garden City Telegram online at gctelegram.com

Research, "Bioscience could have a place in city's future," 10/21/05 Tonganoxie Mirror

Family studies and human services, Tony Jurich, counseling services, Fred Newton, Women's Center, Mary Todd, "Face off: Facebook may be fun, but consequences could lurk down the road," 10/21/05 Manhattan Mercury, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/facebook101905.html

Entomology, Alberto Broce, "Mites return, but none found in Wichita area -- yet," 10/20/05 Wichita Eagle

Veterinary medicine, Susan Nelson, "K-State veterinarians help dog owners diagnose coughs," 10/20/05 Kansas City infoZine

Ag research, "Scientists to map the soybean genome," 10/20/05 LabTechnologist.com

Geography, Bimal Paul, Paul discussed the hazard for earthquakes in Bangladesh and fielded questions in a live interview 10/19/05 on Voice of America. The radio broadcast was heard worldwide on Bengali-language Voice of America stations.

Student Shane Howard, "Tonganoxie grad co-host of K-State student sports show," 10/19/05 Tonganoxie Mirror

Child Development Center, Debra Ring, "UNL parents doubt new on-campus child care," 10/19/05 Daily Nebraskan

K-State Theater, Charlotte MacFarland, "'Oleanna' will provoke theater-goers," 10/18/05 Manhattan Mercury; "K-State Theater to present 'Oleanna,'" 10/16/05 Manhattan Mercury, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/theatre100505.html

Sociology, anthropology and social work, Sue Williams, "Cops find people like them," 10/18/05 Manhattan Mercury

Architecture, "Rolling Meadows seeks face lift: New clubhouse may include a restaurant," 10/18/05 Junction City Daily Union

Army ROTC, "The tough battles are today's: World War II hero Walte Ehlers returns to Manhattan," 10/18/05 Manhattan Mercury

Ag research, "Transplanted corn gene protects rice," 10/18/05 NewsTrack and 10/20/05 Truth About Trade & Technology

English, Anne Phillips, "Museum is more than 'Oz' movie memorabilia," 10/25/05 startribune.com; "The visitors' OZ museum goes well beyond the movie," 10/23/05 elpasotimes.com (Texas); "Museum offers wide selection of all things Oz," 10/18/05 Newsday.com

Geology, Keith Miller, "Geologists defend teaching of evolution in schools," 10/18/05 Salt Lake Tribune

Veterinary medicine, Dr. William Fortney, "Vet says pet owners needn't be alarmed," 10/18/05 Topeka Capital-Journal

K-State bands, Frank Tracz, "KSU band director leads clinics at area high schools, 10/18/05 Topeka Capital-Journal

Alumnus Richard Myers, "Myers to ride in local parade," 10/21/05 Fort Riley Post; "Myers is honored on home turf," 10/17/05 Kansas City Star

Political science, John Carlin, "A passion to teach," 10/16/05 Manhattan Mercury

Counseling services, Fred Newton, "Counseling service helping more students," 10/16/05 Manhattan Mercury, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/counselingservices101105.html

McCain, "Thomas offers pleasant evening of readings at McCain," 10/24/05 Manhattan Mercury; "Richard Thomas comes to McCain," 10/16/05 Manhattan Mercury; "Thomas at McCain," photo and cutline in 10/21/05 Manhattan Mercury, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/richardthomas101205.html

Political science, Emizet Kisangani, Jeffrey Pickering, "K-State professors get military research grant," 10/16/05 Manhattan Mercury, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/military101105.html

Construction science and management, David Fritchen, "Lack of wood, steel, expertise made buildings vulnerable," 10/15/05 Post-Dispatch at STLtoday.com

Regional and community planning, Sheri Smith, "form and function combine: Bridge dedicated as part of parkway," 10/15/05 KansasCity.com

Lou Douglas Lecture Series, "Fox Piven to give Douglas lecture," 10/14/05 Manhattan Mercury, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/douglaslecture101305.html

President Jon Wefald, "A president's monarchy," 10/14/05 Chronicle of Higher Education, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/butterflies92205.html

Art, "K-State displays art work," 10/14/05 Fort Riley Post, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/sculpture100505.html

Mechanical and nuclear engineering, nuclear reactor, "Exclusive: ABC investigation finds gaping lapses in security at nuclear reactors," 10/12/05 ABC News at ABC online; "Are nuclear reactors on campuses adequately protected? ABC News says no, but several colleges disagree," 10/14/05 Chronicle of Higher Education; Also in New York Post, Providence Eyewitness News, Boston Globe, USA Today, Salon, Kansas City Star, KansasCityChannel.com, MSNBC.com, National Association of Manufacturers Web site, Topeka Capital-Journal; Leading The Charge (Australia), Brandon Sun (Canada), Canada.com, CanadaCanoe.ca (Canada), CJAD (Canada), Macleans (Canada), Scoopt.org (Italy), Gadsden Times (Ala.), Dateline Alabama (Ala.), Tuscaloosa News (Ala.), Arizona Daily Wildcat, East Valley Tribune (Ariz.), KOLD-TV (Ariz.), KPHO Phoenix (Ariz.), KVOA.com (Ariz.), Ceres Courier (Calif.), Contra Costa Times (Calif.), MercuryNews.com (Calif.), North County Times (Calif.), San Francisco Chronicle (Calif.), San Luis Obispo Tribune (Calif.), San Jose Mercury News (Calif.), The Porterville Recorder (Calif.), WJLA (D.C.), Bradenton Herald (Fla.), Gainesville Sun (Fla.), Independent Florida Alligator (Fla.), Miami Herald (Fla.), SouthFlorida.com (Fla.), Tallahassee.com (Fla.), Columbus Ledger-Enquirer (Ga.), Macon Telegraph (Ga.), KPVI-TV (Idaho), INDYchannel.com (Ind.), Munster Times (Ind.), New Albany Tribune (Ind.), Kentucky.com, Kansas.com, KMAN-AM (Kan.), KSNT 27 News (Kan.), Manhattan Mercury (Kan.), WIBW 13 News (Kan.), Times Picayune (La.), WBAL Channel.com (Md.), Boston Business Journal (Mass.), Boston Channel.com (Mass.), Worcester Telegram (Mass.), MLive.com (Mich.), Duluth News Tribune (Minn.), Mankato Free Press (Minn.), Pioneer Press (Minn.), Biloxi Sun Herald (Miss.), Boonville Daily News (Mo.), Carthage Press (Mo.), Columbia Daily Tribune (Mo.), KansasCity.com (Mo.), Charlotte Observer (N.C.), Lexington Dispatch (N.C.), WRAL.com (N.C.), Grand Forks Herald (N.D.), Herald News Daily (N.D.), New York Post (N.Y.), Newsday (N.Y.), Akron Beacon Journal (Ohio), WTOL (Ohio), WTVG (Ohio), Durant Daily Democrat (Okla.), Tahlequah Daily Press (Okla.), OregonLive.com, Centre Daily Times (Pa.), phillyBurbs.com (Pa.), philly.com (Pa.), Wilkes Barre Times-Leader (Pa.), Eyewitness News (R.I.), Myrtle Beach Sun News (S.C.), Battalion (Texas), Fort Worth Star Telegram (Texas), KSL-TV (Utah), Seattle Post Intelligencer (Wash.), Daily Cardinal (Wis.), Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (Wis.), UW Badger Herald (Wis.), Wisconsin State Journal (Wis.), WKOW (Wis.), WMTV (Wis.), Wyoming News (Wy.), http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/nuclearreactor.html

Veterinary medicine, Mary Bagladi-Swanson, "K-State veterinarian says a dog's frequent and severe itching may be a sign of allergy," 10/13/05 U.S. Newswire and Yahoo News, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/listitchydog101305.html

English, Phil Nel, "Nel helps bring author to the public," 10/31/05 Manhattan Mercury; "Crockett Johnson gem unearthed," 10/13/05 Publishers Weekly, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/crockettjohnson103105.html

Ag economics, Michael Boland, "Natural foods are a growing trend: Organic beef -- it's what's for dinner," 10/20/05 theolympian.com; "Mad cow boosts natural beef sales," 10/13/05 CNN.com; "Natural beef sales outpace other kind," 10/12/05 New York Times and Washington Post

Political science, Krishna Tummala, "Tummala honored by academy in India," 10/12/05 Manhattan Mercury, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/tummala100605.html

K-State, "Governor out to find more opportunities for Kansas in China," 10/12/05 KansasCity.com

Nutrition, Karen Blakeslee, "Spreading the word," 10/12/05 Kansas City Star

K-State, "Government funding promotes optical sciences," September 2005 Photonics Business World

Management, Diane Swanson, "It's a heckuva time to be dropping business ethics courses: MBA programs are downsizing ethics requirements at precisely the wrong time," 10/10/05 Business Ethics online

Animal sciences, "High-tech on the range: Pilot program in Kansas tests animal tracking system," 10/10/05 The Hutchinson News

Alumni Association, Brad Sidener, "K-State plates victory over KU: Wildcat tags outnumber Jayhawk licenses 1,020-738 statewide

Journalism and mass communications, Fred Brock, "Manhattan to be featured on TV show," 10/7/05 Manhattan Mercury; Brock was interviewed for a PBS segment on financial issues and retiring in a place like Manhattan, Kan.

Affirmative action, Clyde Howard, "Kansas governor appoints task force on racial profiling," 10/7/05 Kansas City infoZine, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/Howard90205.html

Political science, Dale Herspring, "RP's weekly experts' panel: Deconstructing "Russophobia" and "Russocentric," 10/7/05 RussiaProfile.org

Continuing education, Betty Stevens, "They may wear Army green, but Kansas State University hopes that soldiers ...," 10/7/05 Chronicle of Higher Education, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/ftriley72905.html

Research, Ron Trewyn, "Bioscience Authority may look for director," 10/6/05 Lawrence Journal-World

Landon Lecture, "Japan ban on U.S. beef likely to end," 10/21/05 Kansas.com and Wichita Eagle; "Our beef with Japan," "Friendly Landon: Ambassador sees strength in U.S.-Japan relationship, but other concerns in Asia" and complete text of the Kato lecture, 10/19/05 Manhattan Mercury; "Japanese ambassador to present Landon Lecture," 10/5/05 Manhattan Mercury, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/katolandon100505.html

Cat Cannon, K-State at Salina, Greg Spaulding, "Rosel to team with Cat Kannon at K-State-KU game," 10/5/05 Pratt Tribune, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/catcannon100505.html

Alumni, education, "Wamego instructor a finalist for state award," 10/5/05 Topeka Capital-Journal

Black Student Union, Josh Criswell, "Josh Criswell aspires to 'spark a flame' as president of K-State's Black Student Union," 9-29-05—10-5-05 Kansas State Globe, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/criswell92205.html

Education law, Robert Shoop, "Report shows rampant harassment in national guard," 10/4/05 Daily Tar Heel

College of Agriculture, "Agriculture teachers are becoming scarce across Kansas, nation," 10/4/05 Hutchinson News

Counseling services, "The new college trials: Students' mental illness, anxiety can take over life," 10/10/05 FortWayne.com; "At colleges, depression is prevalent, often goes untreated," 10/4/05 Orlando Sentinel

Research, Jim Guikema, National Agricultural Biosecurity Research Institute, "Kansas State tops record in funding for research," 10/6/05 WIBW-TV 13 News; "Biosecurity pulls in big bucks for KSU," 10/3/05 Manhattan Mercury, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/researchfunding100305.html

Animal sciences, Scott Beyer, "Growing popularity of heritage turkeys sparks research," 10/3/05 Farmer Stockman

Art, Sue Atchison, "Two local art educators receive state honors," 10/3/05 Manhattan Mercury

International programs, Stephanie Springer, "Mission of hope," 10/2/05 Manhattan Mercury; "Life, death, hope in Lesotho," 10/3/05 editorial in the Manhattan Mercury

Political science, Michael Suleiman, "Experts tie Iraq's future to U.S. involvement," 10/2/05 KansasCity.com

K-State admissions, "Calculating the costs of college," 10/2/05 Kansas City Star

Alumnus Gen. Richard B. Myers, "Myers ends turbulent tenure atop military," 10/1/05 Kansas City Star; "At ease, General: Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff retires; could wind up at his alma mater, Kansas State," 10/1/05 Topeka Capital-Journal. Also on WIBW-TV 13 News

Lou Douglas Lecture series and Dorothy Thompson Civil Rights lectures, "Less fear, more logic," 10/1/05 Manhattan Mercury, http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/columbia91505.html

Mechanical and nuclear engineering, Bill Dunn, "Professor seeks to improve explosives detection," 10/1/05 Seattle Times (Wash.), http://www.mediarelations.k-state.edu/WEB/News/NewsReleases/bombdetection72705.html

Management, Diane Swanson, "Whistleblowers risk professional fallout," October 2005 Engineering Times