September 30, 2011
News
- Study abroad office offers new scholarships
- K-State's annual security report now available online
- Deadline for academic progress reports extended
Events
- Openings remain for four faculty-led study abroad programs
- The power of pink: Cancer research center's free luncheon raises breast cancer awareness
- Organized service: Community Service Week teaches value of organized disaster response
- Upcoming speakers to discuss careers that take bite out of crime
- Artistry in action: Kansas artist Birger Sandzén celebrated with documentary screening Oct. 12 at the Beach Museum
Kudos
- Curriculum and instruction professor named national outstanding local adviser for National Education Association
- Kansas Peace Awards presented to Susan Allen, student
- Political science professor presents research at Duke University
- Expanding services: Advanced Manufacturing Institute's Bloomfield earns key developer certification
September 29, 2011
News
Events
- Iowa State University biologist to give seminar Friday
- University of Kansas mathematics professor to present colloquium today
- President Schulz to deliver State of the University address Friday
Kudos
Publications and presentations
- The entrepreneurial revolution: Hornsby co-authors new book on why an entrepreneurial culture is vital to business survival
- Human nutrition faculty, master's graduate publish work on copper in the heart
- Powell speaks on food safety in Australia
Gifts
- Share your favorite K-State fund with others during the All-University Campaign
- K-State alumni, Ernst & Young demonstrate the might of a matching gift
September 28, 2011
From the administration
News
- Accelerating success: Venture Accelerator giving students resources to create their own businesses
- Up again: K-State sets new enrollment record, surpassing last fall's record year
- Nominations now open for Commerce Bank Presidential Awards for Diversity
- Tablet computer use reaching new heights with aviation students at K-State Salina
Events
- Tuesday Talk in the Gardens to feature Scott McElwain
- Entrepreneurship Excellence, a lecture and panel discussion
- Join the conversation with lunchtime Italian
- Alan Simpson to give 159th Landon Lecture Oct. 26
- Union Program Council hosting filmmaker for immigration discussion
- University Web editor meeting Oct. 3
- A singing bee: Musical 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' coming to Nichols Theater
- Presentation to discuss creating effective websites Friday
Kudos
- Continuing Education program coordinator earns certified meeting professional designation
- Division of Continuing Education staff published by Continuing Higher Education Review
Publications and presentations
- Entomologists create new "Stored Product Protection" publication
- Myers-Bowman published in family studies journal
- Music faculty present research at national music teacher education conference
- Engineering professors to present at regional seminar
September 27, 2011
From the administration
News
- Apply now to the Peer Review of Teaching program
- A full house: Four months after opening, K-State Olathe brimming with international collaborations and expertise
Events
Gifts
Technology
- Registration open for instructional game design workshop
- Personal laptop users can now access campus printers
- Tech tip: WDYL.com does super-search across all Google tools
- Free Shred Day for disposal of sensitive documents Oct. 18
Safety
September 26, 2011
Research
News
- Nominations for Iman Outstanding Faculty Awards open
- Serve 2 Succeed: New mentoring program gets first-year students involved in community and volunteer service
- Sleepout raises awareness, funds to help homeless
Events
- Computing and information sciences department to host panel on health care software Tuesday
- Integrated learning: Trading and sales labs open for business in Calvin Hall
- Securing the future: Conference aims to educate, bring together those working in cybersecurity
Kudos
Publications and presentations
September 23, 2011
News
- Union now accepts passport applications
- Ready to help: Counseling services successful at reaching more students despite resource challenges
Events
- Final Movie on the Grass showing Sunday
- Events to highlight Banned Books week
- Physics colloquium to discuss revised MCAT and implications for science courses
- Band from Czech partner city to perform today
Publications and presentations
- Entomologist receives grant to enhance biodiversity information system
- Powell speaks on food safety and social media
- Political science professor presents at Harvard
Gifts
- AT&T donates $15,000 to K-State for programs to aid first-generation, underserved students
- 'Wildcat' out west honors his family of K-Staters
Technology
September 22, 2011
From the administration
Research
News
Events
- Pathway to Leadership: Meet the Women of President's Cabinet
- Hey, hey, hey: McCain Performance Series featuring Comedian Bill Cosby
Kudos
Publications and presentations
- A.Q. Miller School faculty present at journalism education conference
- Distinguised professor of agronomy attends Soil Security meeting in Washington, D.C.
New hires/exits
Gifts
Technology
Safety
Maintenance
- Derby Complex, Weber Hall 5# steam to be interrupted Monday
- Ackert Hall domestic water to be interrupted Friday
Newsletters
September 21, 2011
Research
- Thinking big about water quality: K-State leading continental-scale research
- From protein to planes and pigskin: Discovery in insects' skin could lead to improved pest control, new bioplastics technology
Senate notes
Events
- Tuesday Talk in the Gardens to discuss squash
- President Schulz to deliver State of the University address Sept. 30
- Rec services offers personal training special
- History professor to present on 'The Arab Spring'
- From the museum to the streets: Artist Amy Young presents street art lecture
- Libraries to host Faculty and Graduate Days
- Beef, it's what's for reading: New book celebrates 150 years of the state's beef industry
Kudos
Publications and presentations
Human resources/benefits/training
Technology
Maintenance
September 20, 2011
News
- A family in business: Two generations, 15 students, call K-State their alma mater
- Learning from the best: College of Business Administration debuts executive mentor program
- Serving justice: Alumna to discuss work for civil rights division of U.S. Department of Justice
Events
- Social Club October luncheon to feature K-State Theatre production
- Greensburg tornado survivor to speak on animal safety during natural disasters
- Recreational services to offer presentation on understanding food labels
- Sabates to deliver first Vernon Lecture International Lecture of semester
- Free portrait session today
- Community Cultural Harmony Week promotes diversity, encourages celebration and reflection
- From K-State to NASA: Alum's lecture to discuss role in Chilean mine rescue
- Hungry for help: Campus and community invited to come together to feed the needy
- Free energy savings workshop can help K-State win the Take Charge Challenge
Kudos
- Upson to be honored as inaugural inductee of Cattle Production Veterinarian Hall of Fame
- Entomologist receives top award from Society of American Florists
Maintenance
September 19, 2011
From the administration
News
- Risky business: Adventure tourism increasing in U.S. and overseas
- New libraries' subscriptions increase access to popular journals
- Purple power: Kansas State University using expertise to grow and enhance economy in Kansas, region
- Business connection: Partnership with all Kansas community colleges brings K-State bachelor's degree in business statewide
Events
- National Academic Advising Association to host annual conference in Denver
- Computing and information sciences department to host internship panel discussion
- USDA conservation leader to speak
- October a month of treats with Bill Cosby, music, art and more at K-State
Kudos
- Music education professor presents national webinar on music advocacy
- Management professor receives outstanding reviewer award
- Art instructor completes artist-in-residence program at Oregon college
Publications and presentations
- Biology professor publishes edited book on grouse biology
- Faculty member has essay selected for environmental anthology
New hires/exits
Maintenance
Newsletters
September 16, 2011
News
- New provost-level initiative continues work on increasing participation of girls and women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics
- Purple love: Coen family with its three generations of Wildcats is K-State's Family of the Year
Events
- Third Movie on the Grass showing Sunday
- Third annual MoMorial concert tonight
- Here she is: Miss America 2011 to discuss agriculture background, importance of food security in K-State presentation
Kudos
Publications and presentations
Maintenance
Newsletters
September 15, 2011
From the administration
News
Events
- Recreational services offering high ropes challenge
- Department of agricultural economics honoring distinguished alum with banquet; honoree will share experiences in presentation
- 2011 Axio Conference to feature peer showcase and open forum
- U.S. Department of Agriculture task force to meet Sept. 21-22 at K-State
- Shining a light: Lou Douglas speaker illuminates need for valuing immigrants in society
- Hispanic Heritage Month brings noted speakers, cultural events to K-State
Publications and presentations
Human resources/benefits/training
Technology
Maintenance
- Ward Hall 5# steam to be interrupted Monday
- Fiedler Hall 90# steam to be interrupted Monday
- Burt Hall 5# steam to be interrupted Sept. 21
- West Waters Hall domestic and hot water to be interrupted Monday
September 14, 2011
News
- The evolution of a new tune: 10 years later, a look at how the iPod has remixed the music industry
- K-State First invites course proposals
Senate notes
Events
- Hitting the greens to fight cancer: K-State Cancer Research Center annual Regier Golf Tournament Oct. 7
- Tall tales, heroes and outright lies: Kansas folklore focus of panel discussion
Kudos
- Agronomy professor participates in launch of new global soil partnership
- Researchers in mechanical engineering and food safety rank among state's top scientists
Human resources/benefits/training
Safety
Newsletters
September 13, 2011
From the administration
News
- Planting the seeds for success: Advanced Manufacturing Institute helps develop new seed research drill technology
- One of the best: K-State listed among U.S. News and World Report's top colleges
Events
- Women of K-State: Wednesday's Brown Bag Lunch
- Authors, poets and more to share literary works at free English department events
- National Academic Advising Association's webcast to address technology planning in academic advising
- Recreational services offering presentation on snacking well
- Eyewitnessing science: Psychology professor to speak about science of police lineup identification
- APDesign's Ekdahl lecturer to tell us what we ‘really want’
Kudos
Publications and presentations
- Keen develops and conducts workshop for national society
- Women's studies scholar presents on social change
- Philosophy professor presents research at theater and performance research conference
Human resources/benefits/training
Technology
September 12, 2011
From the administration
Events
- National Academic Advising Association's webcast to address technology planning in academic advising
- Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education seminar Wednesday
- Free screening of 'Women, War and Peace' Monday
- Hire education: Nearly 200 employers on board for All-University Career Fair
- Family affair: 83rd annual K-State Family Day offers fun activities for all
- Phoenix architect Wendell Burnette to lecture on campus today
Kudos
Technology
Safety
Maintenance
Newsletters
September 9, 2011
News
Events
- Second Movie on the Grass showing Sunday
- Women of K-State sets night of volleyball Sept. 12
- Register for the Michael Tilford Conference on Diversity and Multiculturalism, Oct. 24-25
- Art, psychology and aging: New Roy Langford exhibition features lecture by noted gerontologist William Thomas
- Marching through Manhattan: K-State Band Day features marching bands from across Kansas
Publications and presentations
- Biosecurity Research Institute director published in three journals
- Psychology professor published in nicotine and tobacco research journal
- Political science professor presents, teaches at national meetings
Maintenance
- Rathbone Hall north entrance access closed Saturday
- Edwards Hall east main entrance to be closed Saturday
September 8, 2011
News
- Social Club celebrates 100th anniversary
- College of Human Ecology names Mark Haub interim head of department of human nutrition
- Mapping the jean-ome: Apparel and textile design students study cotton from 'field to fabric' in preparation for year-end fashion show
Events
- Beach Museum's gift print artist's exhibition extended
- Tasting in the Tallgrass: Fundraiser at Konza Prairie to aid graduate student research
- Don't touch that dial: Radio symposium will tune in nostalgic days of radio live music
- Retirement reception to honor Medeiros Sept. 14
Kudos
- Top cop: K-State police officer graduates first in class from state law enforcement training center
- Salina professor earns top flight instructor certification for sixth time
- College of Agriculture professors receiving awards at national meeting
- Weeds Team earns second place in regional contest, master's student has top finish
- Quality assured: Two K-State Salina engineering technology programs earn renewed accreditation
- Kansas honors K-State employees who have completed 40 years of service
Gifts
Technology
Safety
Maintenance
- Kedzie Hall domestic and hot water to be interrupted Friday
- Cardwell Hall #5 steam to be interrupted Monday
September 7, 2011
From the administration
Research
News
- Sigma Tau Delta establishes 'Zeitoun' lending library
- Kansas or bust: The Beach Museum recognizes 15 years of collecting, celebrating Kansas art
- 2011 All-University Campaign for K-State kicks off this week
Events
- Local and state business leaders to headline entrepreneurship lecture series
- Pets, people: Elmore studies human-animal bond
- Tuesday Talk in the Gardens: How to take garden shots
- Women on Weights workshop deadline correction
- K-State intramurals: Sign up for ultimate frisbee and 4x4 sand volleyball
- Konza Prairie exhibit open at Hale Library
Kudos
New hires/exits
Technology
Safety
Maintenance
September 6, 2011
News
- Online, interactive faculty training helps identify signs of distress in students
- Nominations for 2012 K-State student ambassadors now open
- In harmony: Advanced Manufacturing Institute turns musician's idea into boon for bassoonists
Events
- Purdue professor to give food science seminars
- Electric cars, smart grid and more: Electrical Power Affiliates Program Day to feature experts, corporate representatives
- Recreational services personal trainers offering Women on Weights workshop
- Graduate School presents graduation/commencement open forum
- Thomas Lyon Mills brings the catacombs to K-State
Kudos
Technology
- Instructional Design and Technology Roundtable to feature variety of sessions in 2011-2012
- eID password changes increase as Sept. 14 deadline nears
Maintenance
September 2, 2011
News
Events
Kudos
Publications and presentations
- Psychology professors publish chapter, journal article
- Economics professor published in journal on women and higher education
- Physics professor published in American Physical Society journal
Safety
Maintenance
- Throckmorton Hall east wing steam to be interrupted Tuesday
- Kedzie Hall first-floor restrooms closed Monday
- Anderson Hall water off Tuesday night
Newsletters
September 1, 2011
Research
- Defining character: Psychology professor researches classifications and consistencies of moral tendencies
- Mapping a model: Researchers' international collaboration to sequence, analyze genome of plant species appears in journal Nature
Events
- President Schulz to deliver State of the University address
- Thinking back: During past 60 years of psychology department, field has embraced new methods, role of technology in research