October 31, 2011
From the administration
Research
News
- K-State Today getting upgrade: Down for maintenance beginning 11 a.m. Monday
- Losing the lecture: Active learning takes place of write it down, memorize it learning
Events
Publications and presentations
- Parker lectures on Sousa at College Music Society national conference
- Writing the book on unmanned aircraft systems: Faculty pen one of the first UAS textbooks
Gifts
October 28, 2011
News
Events
- Research and the State: Graduate student poster session Monday
- Music department to host music educators today
Publications and presentations
- Psychology professor elected as Southwestern Psychological Association's Kansas representative
- Recent presentations, publications by geography faculty
Safety
Maintenance
October 27, 2011
Research
Events
- Noted patent attorney to deliver Distinguished Chemistry Alumni Seminar Oct. 28
- Plant pathologist to present Commerce Bank Distinguished Graduate Faculty Award Lecture Nov. 3
Kudos
Publications and presentations
- Education professor travels to Cuba for reading research
- Geology faculty, students present at various national conferences
- K-State Libraries faculty and staff publish, present
- Communication studies professors edit, publish online journal
- Psychology professor elected as state representative for Southwestern Psychological Association
Human resources/benefits/training
Newsletters
October 26, 2011
From the administration
Research
News
Events
- Immerse yourself in the Beach Museum of Art on Sunday
- Organ division plans festival, honors All Faiths Chapel organ
- Computing and information sciences department to host talk on developing Android games and apps
- Social Media Council to meet Thursday
- Friends of the KSU Gardens to host luncheon Nov. 3
Kudos
- Engineer's work at home in the final frontier, earning him Ad Astra nod
- Recognizing success: Four engineering professors earn endowed chairs, awards
October 25, 2011
Events
- K-State women invited to Wednesday Brown Bag lunch: Women's health issues
- Jazz big band concert to feature 'Masterpieces of Jazz'
- Eric Sanderson to discuss the Mannahatta Project in Forum Hall Wednesday
- Alan Simpson to give 159th Landon Lecture Wednesday
- K-State Libraries offering free showing of 'Green Fire' Wednesday
Kudos
- Physics professor one of state's top scientists
- Lending a virtual hand: First of its kind emotional health website wins award for using technology to reach campus community
Publications and presentations
- Management professor presents research at Kansas City conference
- Horticulture faculty members present at national conference
Gifts
Technology
Safety
October 24, 2011
News
- K-State United Way campaign to launch Oct. 28
- Breaking up hard to do: Soviet scholar says Russia struggling in some areas 20 years after fall of Soviet Union
Events
- Discounted general admission tickets available for Wednesday's volleyball game
- Live Web stream for Michael Tilford Conference Oct. 24
Kudos
Publications and presentations
Gifts
Financial services
Maintenance
October 21, 2011
News
Events
- ADVANCE Distinguished Lecture series to feature speaker on partner violence today
- A cornucopia of culture: November offers music, art and more at K-State
- Guest lecture, faculty and student presentations highlight English department events for November
Publications and presentations
October 20, 2011
News
- Graduate School marks 25th entity to join university's official Web look
- K-State Book Network announces student, faculty/staff awards
- USDA researcher, former Cargill exec receiving alumni awards from College of Arts and Sciences
Events
- Attend the fall 2011 Assessment Showcase Nov. 2
- Painting hope: Cancer Research Center hosts 'Breast Cancer Survivor Footprints' art exhibition through Nov. 30
Kudos
- A multiple benefit: Award helps researcher establish retreats for military couples, expand work with military families
- Recognized as best: University earns five Continuing Education Central Region Awards for outstanding programs, staff
Publications and presentations
- Comparative Medicine Group director named to governor's advisory board
- Assistant dean presents at continuing education central region conference
- Continuing education staff present at regional, national conferences
Maintenance
- Burt Hall 5# and 90# steam, hot water to be interrupted Monday
- Myers Hall 90# steam, hot water to be interrupted Monday
October 19, 2011
Research
News
- Nomination deadline Friday for Commerce Bank Presidential Awards for Diversity
- Prevention education: Online program educates students on alcohol-related issues
Events
- Osher Lifelong Learning Institute to offer courses on theater, Flint Hills
- Information technology services to host MATLAB seminar Oct. 28
- Award-winning fiction writer Manuel Muñoz to read at K-State
- Alan Weber to present sustainable energy seminar Oct. 26
- Ribbon cutting for newly renovated Williams Auditorium
- Growing concern: Geography department's 2011 distinguished alumnus to discuss farmers and adjustments to climate change
Kudos
Publications and presentations
- Sociology professor presents at international conference on global commodity chains
- Anthropology professor presents at Midwest Archaeological Conference
Technology
Maintenance
October 18, 2011
News
- Hunger in Kansas: Statewide programs make a difference
- Magnifying research: Scientists team together to upgrade K-State's supercomputer, benefiting other colleges, too
- Nutrition is key to helping low income families beat hunger
Events
- Research and Extension to host session on social media and land-grant universities on Wednesday
- Giving girls a chance to grow: Animal health focus of program for middle school girls Nov. 5 at K-State
- Sorority chosen to host national initiative to promote body image awareness
- Help to heal: Expert in war zone-related traumatic stress to lecture Oct. 27
Kudos
Publications and presentations
- Entomologists publish on use of natural oils against greenhouse pests
- Economists publish article in the Journal of Money, Credit and Banking
Technology
- Videos of the 2011 Axio Conference sessions now available online
- Shred Day in full swing today on Salina and Manhattan campuses
- Deadline Oct. 25 to switch to new wireless networks
October 17, 2011
News
- Landon Lecture: Simpson to speak about difficult decisions that lie ahead for U.S. leaders
- Halloween-related literature makes reading a part of trick-or-treating
- Institute for Commercialization integral to making K-State a top 50 public research university
Events
- Computing and information sciences department offers how-to talk on developing Android apps and games
- Dress them for success: Career Closet accepting donations of professional clothing for students
Kudos
Publications and presentations
- Geography faculty present at regional meeting
- Civil engineering faculty member presents research paper at international conference
Gifts
October 14, 2011
News
- Help the K-State Book Network select the common reading book for 2012
- A design for learning: K-State's largest lecture hall reopens for class with new technology for easier learning
Senate notes
Events
- Social Club November luncheon to celebrate 100th anniversary
- Historian from Notre Dame to discuss Catholicism and the modern world in Parrish lecture presentation
October 13, 2011
News
Events
- Recreational services offering weekend activities
- Formula for fun and discovery: National Chemistry Week includes day of fun, hands-on activities Oct. 15 at Manhattan Town Center
- Celebrating excellence: College of Human Ecology honoring seven for outstanding contributions
Kudos
Publications and presentations
- Gross renews Master Certified Flight Instructor accreditation for fifth time
- Grain science and industry professor invited as keynote speaker to international conference
Maintenance
October 12, 2011
News
Human resources/benefits/training
Newsletters
October 11, 2011
Research
Events
- K-State women invited to Wednesday Brown Bag lunch: Meet undergraduate women student leaders
- Encourage student attendance at the Academic Majors Fair Wednesday
- Agricultural economics professor to deliver department seminar Thursday
- K-State Libraries celebrate Open Access Week
- Federal public defender to speak on role of criminal defense lawyer
- Kansas National Guard brigadier general to deliver Vernon Larson International Lecture
- Computing and information sciences department to host lecture on Eclipse and Java Development Tools
Kudos
Publications and presentations
- Entomologist presents research at international symposium on weed control
- Entomologist publishes article on host-plant resistance in the 2012 Annual Review of Entomology
Technology
October 10, 2011
From the administration
Research
News
- Contract postal unit closed today
- Eight-week evening college courses begin Oct. 12
- Emergency notification system to undergo routine testing Oct. 12
Events
- Party with a purpose: Dave Lewis' Pink and Purple Polyester Party supports K-State cancer research
- Celebrating partnerships: Center on Aging, Meadowlark Hills showcase partnership at Oct. 28 open house
Publications and presentations
Human resources/benefits/training
Technology
October 7, 2011
News
- Game day goes green: K-State participates in game day recycling challenge Oct. 8
- Engineering success: Advanced Manufacturing Institute helps Hutchinson company profit
Events
Kudos
Human resources/benefits/training
Maintenance
October 6, 2011
From the administration
News
- Designing a future: Students gain international design experience, cultural knowledge
- Keeping up with the tech-savvy: Professor's new book looks at how smartphones, tablet computers reshaping learning and teaching
Events
- Department of entomology's distinguished alumna to give seminar Friday
- Computing and information sciences department to host showing of 'You've Got Mail' tonight
- Computing and information sciences department to host lecture on online censorship
Kudos
Publications and presentations
Gifts
October 5, 2011
Research
Events
- Wildcats, Jayhawks join forces for seminar on applied mathematics
- Safety first: 2011 Fire Prevention Week coming to K-State Oct. 9-15
Publications and presentations
Technology
October 4, 2011
From the administration
News
- Gaining momentum by helping others: College of Business Administration social entrepreneurship emphasis draws interest
- Celebrate youth development during National 4-H Week
Events
- Visit the Employee Benefit Expo Thursday
- Women of K-State event: Experience the K-State Challenge Course
- Online learning symposium Oct. 21
- Mycotoxin expert to give seminar Oct. 17
- Union Program Council hosts Flint Hills artist
Publications and presentations
- Chemistry professor receives financial award for photosynthesis research
- Geography faculty have busy summer
Gifts
Policy/procedure updates
Technology
Safety
October 3, 2011
From the administration
Research
News
- Recreational services offering five-week Holiday Shape Up program
- Call for nominations for 2011 International Educator Award
- Happy trails: K-State professor travels the Midwest to document its beauty, creates GPS tours for Cheyenne Bottoms
- President's State of the University PowerPoint available online
Events
- 'Father of Multicultural Education' to speak about diversity
- Chemistry and physics symposium aimed at exciting middle school students about renewable energy
- University Web Editor Meeting
- Take a swipe at hunger: K-State Olathe having food packaging, food drive event