December 23, 2011
News
Publications and presentations
Technology
Safety
- Fire alarm testing Dec. 27-30
- Fire alarm testing schedule Jan. 3-4
- Keeping the lights on: Report any nonoperational outside lights
December 22, 2011
From the administration
News
- Central mail services schedule for Friday
- Planting a seed: University and city create environment for India-based company to flourish
- Union recreation center announces holiday hours
Maintenance
December 21, 2011
December 20, 2011
News
- Beach Museum of Art announces holiday hours
- Four decades forward: Intersession history, record-breaking milestones support students between terms
- Major addition: Salina campus phasing in leadership studies minor
Events
Kudos
Publications and presentations
- Accounting professor to publish paper in business journal
- Band staff attends, presents at 65th annual Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic
Safety
Maintenance
- Chemistry/Biochemistry Building make up air to be interrupted Wednesday
- Mid-Campus Drive in front of Willard Hall to be closed Thursday afternoon
- Throckmorton Hall hood make up air to be interrupted Thursday and Friday
Newsletters
December 19, 2011
Research
News
Kudos
Maintenance
December 16, 2011
News
- Update and actions following survey of women faculty and staff
- Call for class proposals: May/August 2012 intersession
Kudos
Gifts
December 15, 2011
News
- IT News blog starts up on 10-year newsletter anniversary
- Search for College of Agriculture dean advancing
- Ready to serve: Army ROTC cadets say troop withdrawals won't change their plans for military careers
Senate notes
Kudos
- House rules: Housing and dining services staffers receive recognition at annual conference for hard work
- Clinical sciences professor receives Kansas Farm Bureau’s 2011 Distinguished Service Award
- From start to finish: Staff member turns her commitment into success for minority students, recognized with diversity award
Publications and presentations
Gifts
Human resources/benefits/training
December 14, 2011
News
- K-State United Way Campaign wrap-up
- Kansas State University Foundation: Calendar year-end donation processing
Publications and presentations
- Communication studies professors present, publish
- College of Business Administration sponsoring international conference on corporate social responsibility
December 13, 2011
News
- Office of affirmative action sets winter break deadlines
- Deadline approaching for Jefferson Science Fellowship nominations
Events
- K-State women invited to Wednesday Brown Bag lunch: Preparing for Life's Challenges
- Copyright workshop for K-State faculty Jan. 13
Publications and presentations
- Music professor lectures at Gerschefski Colloquium
- Linder publishes in Spain on American presidential civil religion
- Geology professor, students present at national geophysical conference
Human resources/benefits/training
Maintenance
- Anderson Hall 5# steam to be interrupted Wednesday afternoon
- Ackert Hall rooftop hoods and fans to be interrupted Thursday morning
December 12, 2011
Research
News
Events
Publications and presentations
Human resources/benefits/training
December 9, 2011
News
- 2012 K-State baseball season tickets available for faculty/staff at special rate
- Further opportunity for feedback on 2012 K-State Book Network selection
- Position announcement for dean of the College of Education
- Deadline approaches for campus feedback on the Higher Learning Commission Self-Study draft
- Garage reserved parking stall price reduced 33 percent beginning in January
- K-Staters support training for Army Female Engagement Teams
Events
Publications and presentations
- Accounting professor presents research at conference in Toronto
- Psychology faculty and alumni published
New hires/exits
Technology
December 8, 2011
From the administration
News
- Virtual commencement available for fall 2011 distance graduates
- Always in tune: Music expert says Christmas music not just limited to the season, and the happiness it brings may be the reason
- Dedicated to teaching: Curriculum and instruction professor is awarded faculty excellence award
Events
Kudos
Publications and presentations
- Art professor presents Hmong textile research in New York
- Professor advocates for blogs in new journal article
Technology
Maintenance
- Dickens Hall 5# steam to be interrupted Wednesday afternoon
- Justin Hall chilled water to be interrupted Tuesday
December 7, 2011
From the administration
Research
News
- Grade submission deadlines for fall 2011
- LAST CHANCE to Live United: K-State United Way Campaign ends Friday
- A greener future: Engineering students help make president's residence more energy efficient
- Helpful skills for stress management
Events
- Bakery Science Club hosting Christmas Bake Sale today
- Distinguished medicinal chemist to deliver 38th H.H. King Lecture Dec. 8
- Women's basketball to host Faculty-Staff Appreciation Day tonight
- Registration opens for ninth annual Teaching Retreat
December 6, 2011
News
- Nominations sought for Hobrock Distinguished Faculty Award
- In need of comfort and joy: Developing community of connections, meaningful relationships can make holidays better for nursing home residents
- Distinguished success: Industrial engineer, children's literature expert earn 2011-2012 Commerce Bank Graduate Faculty awards
Human resources/benefits/training
Technology
- Social Media Council to meet Friday
- Organizational changes set for Kansas Regents Network (KRN)/Telenet
December 5, 2011
From the administration
News
Events
- Entrepreneurship panel discussion hosted by computing and information sciences
- University web editors to meet today
Publications and presentations
- Geology faculty publish in international journal
- Entomologists publish on control of important stored product pests
Human resources/benefits/training
- Health insurance confirmation statements available online
- Important information about the state employee health plan
Safety
Maintenance
December 2, 2011
From the administration
Research
- Evaluating price hikes: Research shows that recent oil shocks are not causing inflation
- Roaming research: Bison on Konza Prairie fuel experiments to restore prairie ecosystem
News
- Ease cash crunch in new year, use money management tips to improve financial security
- Loss of local grocery stores drawing Congressional attention
- Chopper power: Partnership with universal helicopters enhances flight training at K-State Salina
- Licensed for profit: Institute for Commercialization markets technologies developed at Kansas State University
Events
Kudos
Publications and presentations
- Women's studies instructor presents at international conference for violence prevention in Mexico
- Biology professor, colleagues' paper accepted for publication in international journal
Maintenance
- Dickens and Bluemont electricity off Sunday
- Burt Hall 90# steam to be interrupted Sunday through Monday afternoon
December 1, 2011
From the administration
- Nominations open for Presidential Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Advising
- Position, search committee announced for the director of the Honor and Integrity System
- Nominations open for Presidential Award for Outstanding Department Head
- Nominations open for Presidential Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching
Research
News
- Current K-State Zimbra issues with email and calendar service
- 2+2 partnership equals new possibilities for one community college student
Events
- K-State bands in concert tonight
- Graduate students showcase work in Kemper Gallery through Dec. 12
- Students to present on campus issues in speech forum today
- Grain science and industry professor to present Vernon Larson International Lecture Dec. 6
- Going green: Seminar looks at natural resources and production of bioenergy and sustainable products
- Approaching the finish line: More than 1,600 students to graduate Dec. 9 and 10
- Project Cotton: Students ready for the runway
Kudos
Publications and presentations
New hires/exits
Maintenance
- Chalmers Hall building air to be interrupted Monday afternoon
- Chalmers Hall building air (AHU3) to be interrupted Monday morning
- Chalmers Hall building air (AHU1) to be interrupted Monday morning