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K-State Today

Monday, March 18, 2024

K-State Today is a daily email providing faculty and staff a single source of timely K-State announcements.

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From the administration

Learn about the successful community visits to Reno County and Seward County
Read some of the highlights of the recent Reno County and Seward County community visits and watch a video of the Garden for Good event at the Hutchinson Correctional Facility.
Provost names search committee for vice provost for academic affairs and innovation
Debbie Mercer, interim provost and executive vice president, has appointed the search committee to lead a national search for the university's inaugural vice provost for academic affairs and innovation.
Register now for travel training with Concur and Anthony Travel
All faculty, staff and student employees who travel for university business are encouraged to register for an upcoming travel training session. Learn about all booking options available with Concur and Anthony Travel.

KSUnite

KSUnite Weekly
Read this week's showcase of news and events regarding diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. The announcements are curated from K-State Today and shared with both external and internal audiences.

Events

K-State faculty and students bring 'Renewal' dance concert to McCain
Kansas State University's School of Music, Theatre, and Dance presents "Renewal, Spring Dance Concert '24" at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 22, and Saturday, March 23, in McCain Auditorium.
Farewell reception for Rebecca Robinson, president and CEO of K-State Innovation Partners
Rebecca Robinson, president and CEO of K-State Innovation Partners, will be honored at a farewell reception from 4-6 p.m. Monday, March 25, at the Flint Hills Discovery Center.
Lisa Tatonetti to present Coffman Chair Lecture April 23
The Provost's Lecture Series presents Lisa Tatonetti, 2023-2024 Coffman Chair for University Distinguished Teaching Scholars, from 3:30-5 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, in the Morris Family Multicultural Student Center, Rooms 204 and 205 and via livestream.
Coffee Hour: Lebanon
Join International Student and Scholar Services for Coffee Hour: Lebanon at 4 p.m. Friday, March 22, in the multipurpose room of the International Student Center or via Zoom.
KAWSE to host Leading the Way: Women in STEM panel discussion
Join KAWSE from 10-11 a.m. on March 26 for Leading the Way: Women in STEM. The goal is to empower women to take on more significant leadership roles and provide perspectives on leadership, career growth and the importance of diversity in STEM leadership.
Konza Prairie Wildflower Walk on June 2
Konza Prairie Wildflower Walk event
Come hike and see the glory of the prairie in full bloom from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sunday, June 2, at the Konza Prairie Biological Station.
Reminder: Advisor training administrator open forum today
Advisor training administrator candidate Ashley Blake, academic advisor for K-State Global Campus, will present an open forum from 2-2:45 p.m. today, March 18, in the Berney Family Welcome Center's Davis Theater, Room 101.
Tomorrow: 'Importance of Women in Industry and Agriculture' seminar
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Nikki Lang, lead for diversity, equity and inclusion at Bimbo Bakeries USA, will discuss the importance of women in industry and agriculture at 4:30 p.m. March 19 in Town Hall of the Leadership Studies Building or via Zoom.
Apply for an international service-learning summer experience by Wednesday, March 20
The Guatemala Service-Learning Program of the food, nutrition, dietetics and health department is accepting applications for the summer 2024 service-learning experience until Wednesday, March 20.
MathWorks presentations to focus on dynamic systems and interoperability
MathWorks will host two presentations, "Modeling and Simulation of Dynamic Systems" and "MATLAB+Python Interoperability," on March 21 in Engineering Room 1093K, Fiedler Learning Commons. The first event is at 11 a.m., and the second event is at 12:30 p.m.
UPC presents Yung Gravy
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American rapper, songwriter and social media sensation Yung Gravy will perform at 8 p.m. Thursday, April 11, at Bramlage Coliseum. Doors will open at 7 p.m.

Kudos, publications and presentations

Master of Business Administration students compete at BYU case competition
Four Master of Business Administration students recently traveled to Provo, Utah, to compete in the Faith and Belief at Work MBA Case Competition at Brigham Young University.
K-State students recognized in international playwriting contest
Emmett Spaw, junior in theatre, was recently recognized for his play "Clean" as part of New Jersey's The Theatre Project "Think Fast" Theatre Festival. Spaw, along with K-State students Michael Pierce and Dominic Moore, joined the virtual festival.

Technology

New DARS/uAchieve Self-Service tool launched today
DARS/uAchieve Self-Service has officially been launched today. Please immediately start using this new tool for your degree audit report needs and applying exceptions. Any links to DARS in KSIS have been disabled or redirected to the new tool.

University life

Weekly global religious, spiritual and nonreligious observance information
The President's Committee on Religion, Spirituality and Nonreligious Diversity presents the global observance information for March 18-24.