K-STATEMENT
FOR KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY FACULTY and STAFF
K-STATEMENT index April 5, 2007 / Vol. 29, No. 18
WOODEN TO SPEAK AT K-STATE
ESPN has called John Wooden "the greatest coach ever -- in any sport, not just college basketball."
In a lecture sponsored by the K-State athletic department and the president's office, Coach Wooden will share his views on how to achieve life success. He will speak at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 11, in McCain Auditorium. The lecture is free and open to the public.
Wooden will discuss his "Pyramid of Success," which he calls his philosophical building blocks for winning at basketball and at life. He is author of several books on leadership and achieving success.
"We are delighted to bring Coach Wooden to speak at K-State," said President Jon Wefald. "With our emphasis on leadership, John is bringing insight into how leaders succeed. The president's office is partnering with the athletics department to bring him to K-State to share his message."
Wooden's lecture is part of the Leaders in Residence Program of K-State's Leadership Studies and Programs.
Wooden was the first of only three people named to the Basketball Hall of Fame as both a player and as a coach.
MARTINI TO HEAD REC SERVICES
Steve Martini has been named the new director of recreational services at K-State. He began the new position March 25.
Martini had been acting director of recreational services since September 2006; he previously served as associate director. He succeeds Raydon Robel, who will retire in June and now is working as a consultant with K-State student leaders on the possibility of expanding K-State's Chester E. Peters Recreation Complex.
"Steve has shown his dedication to our students," said Bernard Pitts, assistant vice president for institutional advancement at K-State. "He is well-qualified, he understands our past, and he has a strong vision that will benefit our facilities, programs and services."
In his new position, Martini will be responsible for the overall leadership and management of K-State's recreational services, facilities, programs, financial and personnel areas. Recreational services includes the Chester E. Peters Recreation Complex, intramurals, sport clubs, outdoor recreation rental, play fields, aquatics, fitness/wellness and joint usage of the Ahearn recreation facility and natatorium.
OH, BY THE WAY...
DID YOU KNOW: FINANCIAL CHECKUP
When was your last financial checkup? April 15 may be a good time for one.
Is it time to adjust your tax-sheltered contributions to reduce your tax liability for 2007? Section 403(b) of the Internal Revenue Code allows participants to voluntarily shelter up to $15,500 in 2007. Any participant age 50 or older can add $5,000 to that amount, and eligible participants with at least 15 years' State of Kansas employment may add a catch-up contribution of $3,000. Access the investment agreement at http://www.k-state.edu/hr/forms to begin or change contributions. The list of approved providers is available at http://www.kansasregents.org/
download/vtsa.htmlSection 457 of the Internal Revenue Code also allows participants to shelter up to $15,500 in 2007 with an additional $5,000 available to employees age 50 or older. To enroll or change contributions, talk with ING Financial Representative Trey Springer at 800-232-0024.
Both Section 403(b) and Section 457 plans defer taxes on contributions until the participant withdraws the contributions or receives the contributions in retirement. Participants may contribute to both plans within the same year.
Are your retirement plan beneficiaries current? To update your beneficiaries for your 403(b) voluntary account or your 457 account, contact the plan provider directly.
For more information, contact Human Resources at 532-6277.
THE K-STATE SURVEY SYSTEM BECOMES AXIO SURVEY
The newest version of the K-State Survey System, now called Axio Survey, was released the last week of March.
Along with the name change, new features have been added, the background has been updated and the sign-in page has changed. Surveys that you are currently creating or that you have created are still available in the new version. New features of Axio Survey include an HTML Editor for all text boxes, additional report statistics, the ability to label your pages with page headers, semantic differential question type and the ability to share your survey with other Axio Survey administrators.
The sign-in page for Axio Survey now looks exactly like the sign-in page for K-State Online. Even though the pages look the same, you are signing into Axio Survey and not K-State Online when you enter your eID and password.
For more information, contact the office of mediated education at info@surveys.ksu.edu.
ON CAMPUS - April
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Kemper exhibit
"Royal Purple" exhibit, Kemper Gallery, K-State Student Union, through April 18.9-15
International Week events
International Week Celebration 2007, April 9-15, includes cultural exhibition, fashion show, dance lessons, talent festival and parade. Calendar of events: http://www.k-state.edu/oip/events/intlwkceleb.htm-May 21
Beach Museum reopens
The Beach Museum of Art reopened April 4 after undergoing minor changes to the entryway. On display is "A Decade and a Year: Annual Major Acquistions by the Friends of the Beach Museum of Art." The exhibit is on display through May 21. Regular museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, and 1 to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. The museum is closed Mondays. Image above: Herschel C. Logan (United States, 1901-1987), The Grim Reaper, 1927, Woodcut on paper.
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Business lecture
Spring 2007 speaker, College of Business Administration's Distinguished Lecture Series, Neal Patterson, chairman of the board, chief executive officer and co-founder, Cerner Corp.Lecture, 9:30 a.m. April 10, Forum Hall, K-State Student Union.
Faculty Senate meeting
Faculty Senate meeting, 3:30 p.m. April 10, Big 12 Room, K-State Student Union.Libraries anniversary event
K-State Libraries will recognize the 100th anniversary of participation in the Federal Depository Library Program with centennial celebration, 3:30-5 p.m. April 10, Government Documents area, K-State's Hale Library. Making remarks will be U.S. Rep. Nancy Boyda of Kansas and state Rep. Sydney Carlin, Manhattan.11
Vernon Larson Lecture
David Hartnett will present "Global Environmental Change: An African Perspective" as part of the Vernon Larson International Luncheon-Lecture Series April 11, Holiday Inn, Anderson Avenue and 17th Street.Luncheon begins at 11:45 a.m. and is $10. Reservations required by April 6 by calling 785-532-5990. Lecture begins at 12:20 p.m. and is free.
English presentation
Eric Sundquist, Foundation Professor of Literature, University of California at Los Angeles and 2006 recipient, Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Distinguished Service Award, "Martin Luther King's 'Dream': Whose Country 'Tis of Thee?" 4 p.m. April 11, Hemisphere Room, Hale Library. English department sponsors the presentation.12
Chamber music concert
Faculty Chamber Music Recital, 7:30 p.m. April 12, All-Faiths Chapel Auditorium. For list of additional spring music concerts, go to http://www.k-state.edu/music/13
Travel, dining auction
11th Annual Travel and Dining Auction, Hospitality Management Society & Club Manager's Association of America, 7 p.m., April 13, K-State Alumni Center. Tickets: Pat Pesci, patpesci@k-state.edu, or Kevin Roberts, kevrob@k-state.edu.14-18
Book sale
Friends of the K-State Libraries' Annual Book sale, during library hours, April 14-18, Hale Library, second floor.17
Retiree reception
Faculty and unclassified retirees reception, 4 p.m. April 17, K-State Alumni Center Ballroom.19
'Engaging Community' event
"Engaging Community through Service-Learning" symposium, 2 to 4:30 p.m. April 19, K-State Student Union Flint Hills Room. Keynote speaker, Joe Underhill, associate professor of political science, Augsburg College, Minneapolis, Minn.Shugart Lecture
Barbara Kowalcyk, director of Food Safety Center for Food Borne Illness Research and Prevention, "The Emotional and Economic Impact of Food Borne Illness," 33rd Annual Grace M. Shugart Lecture, 1:30 p.m. April 19, Forum Hall, K-State Student Union.
Explore K-State
Come explore K-State at the safari-themed All-University Open House, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 14, at the campuses in Manhattan and Salina. Read more
Purple goes green
It seems everyone is doing their part to take better care of the environment. The K-State motor pool is no exception. Last November, the department bought a hybrid car for the university's motor pool. The new Toyota Camry Hybrid mid-size sedan is the first hybrid in the pool's fleet of more than 80 vehicles. Read more
UP CLOSE
Capturing life
Many students struggle with trying to balance work and school. While Steven Jones deals with the same struggles, he has a slightly different perspective on them. Jones, 48, is a plumber senior for K-State facilities on campus. But that isn't all he keeps busy with during the day. Read more
PLAUDITS
TWO NAMED AG FACULTY OF THE SEMESTER
Kristina Boone, head of the department of communications, and Greg Davis, associate professor of horticulture, forestry and recreation resources, were named Fall 2006 Faculty of the Semester for the College of Agriculture.
Boone advises 23 students and conducts research related to crisis and risk communication. She teaches in the areas of agriscience communications, agricultural communications capstone, and crisis communication.
Davis teaches horticultural design, computer applications in horticultural design, pre-internships in horticulture, and landscape contracts and construction. In addition, Davis is a coach/adviser for the Landscape Contracting Team.
RETIRING PROFESSOR RECOGNIZED WITH SENATE RESOLUTION
Rod Walker, retiring professor of music and director of choral studies and
activities, was recently honored with a Kansas Senate Resolution commending him on his 41 years of service to K-State.
The resolution was presented to Walker in Topeka by sponsors Sens. Stephen R. Morris, Senate president, Hugoton, and Roger Reitz, Manhattan. The resolution, No. 1832, serves to "congratulate and commend Rod Walker for his long and distinguished career as a director and professor of music, thank him for the inspiration and joy he has given the thousands of students who benefited from his direction and his passion for music, and offer him our very best wishes for a fulfilling and well-deserved retirement."
"It was very nice," Walker said. "It's an honor to be recognized in this way and I am very grateful." Sen. Morris' daughter was a student of Walker's and, according to the resolution, treasures her memories and experiences as a member of the K-State Choir.
Walker joined K-State in 1966 and has been busy making music ever since.
He conducts the K-State Choir and Chorale and heads the undergraduate and graduate choral conducting program. Walker has served as artistic director of International Seminars in Music, a summer performance program abroad for selected choirs, singers and choral directors, and is founder-director of the Summer Choral Institute for Gifted High School Singers at K-State. In addition, he is founder and director of the American Symposium for Choral Music.
As a guest conductor, lecturer and adjudicator, Walker has traveled to 31 states and 13 foreign countries. He has conducted more than 420 all-state, university, honor, regional, divisional and other festival choruses and has been a guest conductor at Carnegie Hall twice. He has edited dozens of choral selections for publication, including his own Rod Walker Choral Series.
Walker will retire at the end of the spring semester. He said his retirement plans including taking it easy for a while and then deciding what activities to pursue.
POINTS OF PRIDE
Greek councils honored at annual conference
K-State's Panhellenic and Interfraternity councils, the governing boards of the university's Greek community, earned honors at the Mid-America Greek Council Association's annual conference and awards banquet.
The K-State Panhellenic Council received the Sutherland Award, which recognizes outstanding actions and policies of an ideal sorority community.
K-State's Interfraternity Council received second place in the Jellison Award competition. The award recognizes outstanding actions and policies of an ideal fraternity community.
Greek councils compete for the awards by submitting individual notebooks in each judging category. If a council is rated outstanding in at least five of the categories, the council is nominated for the Sutherland or Jellison awards.
NOTEWORTHY
Amy Hubbell, modern languages, was awarded the Northeast Modern Language Association summer research fellowship for "Reconstructing the Past: The Pieds-Noirs 45 Years after Algerian Independence."
She presented "There's No Place Like Home: Marie Cardinal's Algeria," Northeast Modern Language Association annual conference, March 1-4, Baltimore, Md.
OPPORTUNITIES
CLASSIFIED
• A recording of classified job opportunities is available 24 hours a day on the Employment Information Line, 785-532-6271.
• A list of employment opportunities is posted at www.k-state.edu/hr/
• For additional information, call 785-532-6277 or come to the Division of Human Resources in 103 Edwards Hall. Applications are accepted 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. weekdays.
UNCLASSIFIED
• A complete listing of vacancies can be seen at www.k-state.edu/affact/
• For additional information, call the office of affirmative action at 785-532-6220 or come by 214 Anderson Hall.
