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Tuesday, May 21, 2013
*K-State Olathe Names Four Finalists For CEO
5/20/13 Kansas City Business Journal
Kansas State University administrators have settled on four finalists to possibly
fill the position of CEO and vice president of the K-State Olathe campus.
*Research Shows Black Box Could Increase Safety, Efficiency Of Collegiate Flight Training
5/20/13 Phys.org
Flight operations quality assurance, or FOQA, the system contained in an aircraft's
black box, could improve the safety of collegiate flight training programs in the
future, according to research conducted by J.D. Swinney, one of the first two graduates
of Kansas State University Salina's professional Master of Technology degree program.
*Research: Drama Therapy Shown To Help Patients With Kidney Failure
5/17/13 McPherson Sentinel
Kansas State University researchers are exploring the effects of drama therapy on
patients undergoing chronic hemodialysis and are the first in the world to study the
topic.
‘Agro-Terrorism: One Of The Greatest Terrorist Threats We Face’ – Professor
5/22/13 Dairy Reporter
Food recalls had increased dramatically in recent years, Dausey explained, noting
that in the last quarter, the US had six recalls per day – around 18.4m products –
and that the average cost of one food recall for a company was $10m just in direct
costs.
Japan recall ‘handled terribly’ – Prof. Doug Powell
K-State Animal Sciences Faculty Member Honored
5/20/13 Rural Messenger
Kansas State University faculty member, Terry Houser, has been named a recipient of
the American Meat Science Association’s Distinguished Achievement Award. He will be
honored at the AMSA’s Reciprocal Meat Conference June 18 in Auburn, Ala.
$1.42 Went A Long Way For Group Coffee And Dessert In 1913 Sale
5/21/13 Hutchinson News
The state Board of Regents gave final approval to a 5% tuition increase for both in
state and out of state students at The University of Kansas, Kansas State University,
Wichita State University, and Pittsburg, Emporia and Fort Hays State Universities.
The increase was set to begin in the fall of 1989.
KSU-Salina Offers Day Camps
5/21/13 Salina Journal
Kansas State University at Salina is offering several day camps focusing on aviation,
computer animation, dance and basketball.
Monday, May 20, 2013
*Tips To Keep Dog Park Visits Safe, Healthy For Dogs And Dog Owners
5/20/13 USA Today via News-Medical.net
Dog parks are a great place to socialize dogs and let them play, but they also have
some hidden dangers, according to a Kansas State University veterinarian.
*Flaxseed: The Next Superfood For Cattle And Beef?
5/17/13 NPR
That's what has Jim Drouillard, a professor of animal sciences and industry at Kansas
State University, wondering whether flax might be good for beef cattle. In a series
of experiments over the past 10 years, he found that feeding flaxseed to cattle in
the five months before slaughter reduced inflammation and the need for antibiotics,
and offset some of the negative effects of a corn-based diet. It also had an unexpected
benefit for consumers.
Wells Dry, Fertile Plains Turn To Dust
5/19/13 The New York Times
In the end, most farmers will adapt to farming without water, said Bill Golden, an
agriculture economist at Kansas State University. “The revenue losses are there,”
he said. “But they’re not as tremendously significant as one might think.”
K-State Faculty Member Salaries Low Compared To Peers
5/18/13 Topeka Capital Journal
Faculty members at Kansas State University are seeking an improvement in their salaries,
which they say are the lowest among their peer institutions and the Big 12 Conference.
*Workout Advice: Hush Up
5/20/13 WOWT
That's the advice from researchers at Kansas State University and Michigan State University.
Plum Island Sale Prompts Environmentalists, Long Island Officials To Seek Development
Protection
5/20/13 The Huffington Post
Congress voted in 2009 to close the aging lab and move operations to Kansas State
University. Although a scientific study has questioned the wisdom of moving animal
disease research to the so-called Beef Belt, President Barack Obama's latest budget
includes $714 million for the project. Kansas officials also are selling bonds to
pay for the new lab.
NY Town Eyes Limited Use For Plum Island, Site Of Federal Animal Disease Research
Lab
5/20/13 Washington Post
As the federal government proceeds with plans to sell the island 100 miles east of
New York City to defray the cost of moving animal disease research to a new billion-dollar
laboratory in Kansas, Long Island officials are taking steps to prevent resorts or
condos or any other development, even before the bidding begins.
*Kansas State University To Build New Residence Hall & Dining Center
5/17/13 Student Housing Planet
Kansas State University is increasing its popular on-campus housing options with a
$70 million project.
In Kansas, It’s Lawmakers Versus The Courts
5/20/13 The Kansas City Star
“You have a court that on some touchstone issues has been challenging what is mostly
a conservative and Republican-dominated Legislature,” said Joe Aistrup, a political
scientist at Kansas State University. “It has led to some pretty big showdowns.”
*K-State Student Graduates On Anniversary Of Father's Death In Afghanistan
5/18/13 WIBW
For journalism major Kelly McHugh, her graduation day was bittersweet. Exactly three
years ago, her father, Colonel John McHugh, was killed in Afghanistan.
*Prattan Earns Scholarship For Lighting Design
5/19/13 Pratt Tribune
Kansas State University's Bronson Blasi, a senior in architectural engineering, Pratt,
is one of just five national recipients of a scholarship from the Besal Scholarship
Fund for the 2013-2014 school year. Blasi is receiving a $3,000 scholarship.
*Northeast Kansas Happenings
5/18/13 Topeka Capital Journal
The "Museum of Wonder," an exhibition celebrating Kansas State University's sesquicentennial
and land-grant heritage and showcasing K-State artifacts, will be displayed through
Oct. 12 at the Beach Museum of Art of the university's campus in Manhattan.
K-State Animal Sciences Faculty Member Honored
5/17/13 Drovers Cattle Network
Kansas State University faculty member, Terry Houser, has been named a recipient of
the American Meat Science Association’s Distinguished Achievement Award. He will be
honored at the AMSA’s Reciprocal Meat Conference June 18 in Auburn, Ala.
KARL Training Ends On High Point
5/20/13 High Plains Journal
The Kansas Agriculture and Rural Leadership Class XI graduated April 20 in Salina.
Kansas State University Provost and Senior Vice President April Mason charged the
class to take their skills back to their communities and state in an effort to improve
Kansas.
North Salina Group Receives $10,000 Grant
5/16/13 KSAL.com
According to K-State Salina, North Salina Community Development, Inc., has received
a $10,000 grant from the Center for Engagement and Community Development and the Office
of the Provost at Kansas State University.
Kansas Chief Justice Says Senator's Proposal On Judicial Selection Is Political Coercion
5/19/13 The Wichita Eagle
“You have a court that on some touchstone issues has been challenging what is mostly
a conservative and Republican-dominated Legislature,” said Joe Aistrup, a political
scientist at Kansas State University. “It has led to some pretty big showdowns.”
Sculptures Unveiled For This Year's Sculpture Tour Salina
5/19/13 Salina Journal
Fitzsimmons, who moved here from Cleveland to become CEO and dean of Kansas State
University at Salina, said she was impressed with the range of styles, variety and
quality of the sculptures.
Girl Scouts Event To Teach Girls About Financial Responsibility
5/18/13 Salina Journal
Girls from grades six through 12 are invited to attend the Overnight at K-State Salina
event from 6 p.m. June 10 to 12:30 p.m. June 11 on the campus of Kansas State University
at Salina.
Students Place In Aviation Maintenance Competition
5/18/13 Salina Journal
Four students at Kansas State University at Salina placed in a SkillsUSA aviation
maintenance competition recently at Wichita Area Technical College.
Friday, May 17, 2013
Kan. negotiators agree on biodefense lab bonds
5-16-13 The Houston Chronicle
Kansas previously authorized $105 million in bonds to help build the National Bio-
and Agro-Defense Facility near Kansas State University. Gov. Sam Brownback says the
additional bonds will fulfill the state's obligation for the estimated $1.5 billion
project.
Fred Logan of Leawood new Kansas Regents chairman
5/16/13 Kansas City Star
Logan in a statement attributed the successful campaigns for National Cancer Institute
designation at the University of Kansas and the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility
site adjacent to Kansas State University to the state having “first-rate” universities.
*KSU Dining Hall Honored For Composting
5/17/13 San Antonio Express-News
The Environmental Protection Agency is recognizing Kansas State University for its
dining hall composting program.
*KSU to build new residence hall, dining center
5/16/13 Austin American-Statesman
Kansas State University has gotten the OK to build a new residence hall, renovate
two others and replace a dining center.
Fred White dies: Longtime Kansas City Royals announcer recently retired
5-16-13 The Christian Science Monitor
Fred White dies: After spending time as the voice of Kansas State University athletics,
Fred White moved into the Royals radio broadcast booth in 1973. Fred White is also
remembered for his TV work as a college basketball play-by-play announcer.
Grant aimed at helping improve cattle resiliency
5/17/13 Hutchinson News
Kansas State University scientists are part of a multistate partnership receiving
a $9.6 million, five-year grant to find ways for cattle producers to adapt to climate
extremes in their grazing operations.
North Salina Group Gets $10,000 Grant
5/17/13 Salina Journal
"We're going to have two groups of Kansas State students go into north Salina next
fall and into the spring, making contacts and identifying leaders," said Greg Stephens,
associate professor of business at Kansas State University at Salina, one of three
of the grant writers.
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Kan. Senate Approves $202M NBAF Bond Bill
5/15/13 Austin American-Statesman
Gov. Sam Brownback maintains that the bonds will complete the state's financial obligation
to the federal government to build the $1 billion National Bio- and Agro-Defense Facility
at Kansas State University.
*Drama Therapy Improves Mood, Reduces Pain During Hemodialysis
5/15/13 Medical Xpress
Kansas State University researchers are exploring the effects of drama therapy on
patients undergoing chronic hemodialysis and are the first in the world to study the
topic.
*Kansas State University Named “Generous U”
5/16/13 Kansas First News
Kansas State University has been named “Generous U” for its student philanthropy,
K-State Proud, by the Sillerman Center for the Advancement of Philanthropy at Brandeis
University.
*Grant Aimed At Helping Improve Cattle Resiliency
5/16/13 The Washington Examiner
Kansas State University scientists are part of a multistate partnership receiving
a $9.6 million, five-year grant to find ways for cattle producers to adapt to climate
extremes in their grazing operations.
Why Students And Parents Need To Know The Latest Buzz About 'Test Optional' Colleges
5/15/13 Huffington Post
Well-Known Public Colleges and Universities That Are Also Test Optional: Even more
surprising are the many public universities that now declare themselves test optional.
Here are a few: Arizona State University, many of the Cal State Universities including,
Chico Fresno, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Northridge, Sacramento, and San Marcos, Indiana
State University (Terra Haute), Kansas State University (Manhattan), Minnesota State
University (Mankato), Montana State University (Billings and Bozeman), the University
of Arizona, University of Idaho, University of Montana, University of Nevada (Reno
and Las Vegas), University of Oregon, University of Texas (Austin), and University
of Wyoming.
Eagle Editorial: Hopes For Session
5/15/13 Wichita Eagle
Having aired their understandable concerns about increasing the state’s debt, House
members must bite the bullet and authorize an additional $202 million in bonds to
help build the $1.15 billion National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility at Kansas State
University, as senators did Tuesday. Kansas fought hard for the project and cannot
turn its back on the jobs, stature and federal dollars that NBAF will bring.
Westchester Native Flies High in Kansas
5/15/13 Tarrytown (N.Y.) Patch
McLean is a senior at Kansas State University, one of the few schools around where
she could get her helicopter’s license, but she hasn’t stopped at that. She’s licensed
to fly commercial airplanes and is instrument-rated. She’s licensed for private helicopters.
Finally, she’s working on her Flight Instructor certification.
Nathan Laudan To Study Abroad
5/15/13 Miami Republic
Nathan Laudan of Paola is one of nearly 100 Kansas State University students who have
received scholarships to study abroad this summer or during the fall semester.
Featured Business Person: Charlotte Buchanan
5/15/13 Wichita Eagle
Buchanan, 44, grew up in Wichita and earned a degree in dietetics from Kansas State
University. “It’s one of the top programs,” she said. “It really opens a lot of doors
for you.”
KU Chancellor's Pay Ranks 86th Among U.S. Public University Leaders
5/15/13 Lawrence Journal-World
Other Kansas executives included in the report were Kansas State University President
Kirk Schulz, who ranked 131st with about $396,000 in compensation; and Donald Beggs,
who retired in June 2012 as president of Wichita State University and ranked 182nd
with about $303,000.
Schilling Cleanup Moves A Step Closer
5/16/13 Salina Journal
Other members of the public entities are the Salina Airport Authority, Salina School
District and Kansas State University at Salina.