March 30, 2012
From the provost
From the administration
News
- Quick guide answers questions about accreditation and campus visit next month
- K-State CrossFit now offering child care
- K-State CrossFit to offer Ladies Boot Camp: Operation Hotness
- Experience is the best teacher: Continuing education professional in South Dakota pursues master's degree through K-State distance education
Events
- Kansas State University to host first Greater Kansas Area Security Workshop
- Kemper Gallery to host exhibition 'Sustainable by Design: A Review of Native American Architecture, Art and Culture of the Southwest'
- National Geographic photographer to present at Beach Museum of Art Saturday
Kudos
- Belanger receives Excellence in Design Studio Teaching award
- Excellence in research: Geography group selects Harrington for John Fraser Hart Award
Publications and presentations
- Reese invited to present banquet address at the 20th Biennial International Plant Resistance to Insects Workshop
- Modern languages faculty member presents at the Convention of the Northeast Modern Language Association
- Rice reappointed to National Resource Council board
New hires/exits
Human resources/benefits/training
Financial services
March 29, 2012
News
Events
- University of Washington professor to give 48th William J. Spencer Lecture today
- University of Texas at San Antonio professor to present two distinguished lectures today and Friday
- Technology entrepreneurship lecture today
- Lecture, reception to recognize Saint John's Bible donors April 3
- Hundreds of fourth- and fifth-graders taking part in K-State Olathe's King Arthur Flour Life Skills program April 2 and 3
- Tallgrass TV: Tuning in to nature
Kudos
Publications and presentations
Maintenance
March 28, 2012
From the president
From the administration
- Experienced elementary educator and professor named dean of College of Education
- Letter from Athletics Director John Currie regarding Frank Martin, basketball coaching search
News
- K-State United Way campaign wrap-up
- Multicultural leadership awards nominations due today
- Deadline extension: Celebrating People in Action Award nominations
- The hot seat: Career expert says questions about behavior can be toughest to answer in job interviews
- Military training exercise Friday at K-State sports complex
Events
- K-State For All: Disability Awareness Week 2012
- Reading by author Rebecca Makkai on Friday
- Plant germplasm specialist to give 28th Heyne Lecture today.
- Women's Center to host City Park dog walk event Sunday
- Bakery Science Club to host weekly bake sale today
- K-State women invited to Wednesday Brown Bag lunch: Woman to Woman Financial Empowerment Workshop April 12
Human resources/benefits/training
- Office of affirmative action to present 'Respectful Work Relationships' April 11
- Save on college expenses for you and/or your family
- Are you retirement ready?
Technology
Maintenance
- Throckmorton greenhouse complex whitewashing to be completed Thursday
- Ackert Hall domestic water to be interrupted Friday
March 27, 2012
From the administration
News
- Accreditation visit kicks off with a namesake treat
- Alternative voices: New university archives exhibit showcases recent finding of African-American newspapers, magazines
Events
- University of Oregon professor to present 47th William J. Spencer Lecture today
- Free tickets available to see ensemble led by Oscar-winning composer Yuval Ron
- K-State women invited to Wednesday Brown Bag lunch: Beyond Fat Talk: Women and Body Image
- Infinite fun: Fifth through 12th grade students invited to compete in mathematical olympiad
- George Mason professor to give next lecture in K-State Series on Economic Prosperity April 3
Kudos
- Royal Purple yearbook named finalist for national award
- French connection: National scholarship provides summer of study in Paris for student from Overland Park
Publications and presentations
Maintenance
March 26, 2012
From the president
From the administration
Senate notes
Events
- Open forums with President Schulz and Provost Mason
- Folklore and more: April English events feature Irish storyteller, lectures and student presentations
- Dodgeball tournament April 14 to support K-State Cancer Research
- Futures by design: Expo helps students make career connections
- L. T. Fan Lecture canceled
Kudos
Publications and presentations
Gifts
Human resources/benefits/training
- Medicare basics for boomers and beyond presentation April 3
- Division of Human Resources hosting seminars on long-term care insurance
Technology
- Handing down or selling an iPad? A tip to make it a secure transition
- What happened: Teaching, Learning and Technology Showcase 2012
Maintenance
March 23, 2012
March 22, 2012
News
Events
- Landing soon: Former astronaut Hawley to deliver university's Neff Lectureship in Physics
- Culture is in full bloom: K-State offers several art, theater, dance events in April
Maintenance
March 21, 2012
News
- Wichita company, Advanced Manufacturing Institute team up for project to make better electronic products
- Working together: New partnership recognizes university's efforts to empower Hispanic students
Events
Safety
- Quarterly sprinkler system testing for March 22
- Traffic update: Kansas Department of Transportation makes lane, traffic flow changes on K-18
- Fire hydrant flow tests may cause brown, but safe, water Thursday
Maintenance
March 20, 2012
Research
Publications and presentations
Maintenance
- Throckmorton Hall west side chilled water to be interrupted Wednesday
- Hale Library room 16 air handling unit to be interrupted March 26
- English/Counseling Services Building, Ward and Cardwell halls electricity to be interrupted Saturday morning
- Ward Hall electricity control room 109 and mechanical room 108 electricity to be interrupted Thursday
March 19, 2012
From the administration
Research
News
- Deep roots: Kansas Forest Service celebrating 125 years of tree-mendous work promoting forestry practices
- Faculty/staff golf club promotion at Colbert Hills
- Transmittal forms for sponsored projects made easier
- Forum for success: Students earn honors for research
Events
- K-State to host PLANET Student Career Days during spring break
- Put a spring in your step: Springdance 2012 March 30-31 in McCain
Maintenance
- Shellenberger Hall hot and chilled water to be interrupted Monday and Tuesday
- Durland Hall low pressure steam to be interrupted Tuesday
- Throckmorton Hall roof hood exhaust fans service to be interrupted Monday and possibly Tuesday
March 16, 2012
News
- Interim director for the Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning position announced
- Steve Logback named assistant vice president for communications and marketing
- On board: New officers for Kansas State University Foundation begin two-year terms
- Dodge City Community College student earns university's first Sarachek Transfer Scholarship
- A group effort: Teaching partners of SVS Spanish program learn Spanish with students
Technology
Maintenance
- Dickens Hall north entrance door to have restricted access Monday-Friday
- Kramer Complex chilled water to be interrupted Monday-Friday
- Durland Hall chilled water to be interrupted Monday
March 15, 2012
From the administration
Research
News
- Career kudos: College of Engineering recognizes 10 alumni for professional progress
- Engineering success: Two join University's Engineering Hall of Fame for career, service accomplishments
Events
- Chinese University of Hong Kong professor to give 46th William J. Spencer Lecture today
- Jackie Hartman to discuss university history and the upcoming sesquicentennial at April Social Club luncheon
Maintenance
March 14, 2012
From the administration
News
- Call for Nominations: Putting Students First Award for Outstanding Service to Students
- Career and employment services has job scam advice
- Submit nominations for the Promoting An Accessible Campus Award
- Taxing times: Experts say avoid getting a refund – but if you do, save it or use to pay down debt
- March Madness or March badness: Policies can help employees know limits on tracking scores online or with phone, ethics expert says
- Battle on the big screen: The odds for a winning movie may be in 'The Hunger Games' favor
Senate notes
Events
- Computing and information sciences department to host how-to talk today
- Award-winning young adult author to speak at conference on March 31
- Bakery Science Club to host weekly bake sale today
- Union Program Council announces spring concert
- Chief operating officer of Bain Capital to speak Thursday
Publications and presentations
Gifts
March 13, 2012
News
Events
- Polish scholar to lecture on contemporary fantasy literature
- National Strategic Selling Institute to host the Victaulic Sales Invitational April 3-4
- Make a connection, expand your social network at All-University Open House
- Campus communicators to host next brown bag Thursday
- Peterman featured speaker in webinar
Kudos
Publications and presentations
- Music education professor presents at state and national conferences
- Agronomy distinguished professor presents keynote talk at Earth Univerisity in Costa Rica
Technology
March 12, 2012
From the administration
- Director of corporate engagement candidate forums begin today
- Deadline upcoming for spring 2012 mentoring fellowships competition
Research
News
- Heavy reading: Alumni give K-State literary gift to inspire discussion and study
- Claiming their terrain: Geography students part of Champion World Geography Bowl Team
- Johnson Cancer Research Center's new magazine now available
Events
- Acrobat and InDesign offering free seminar today for faculty/staff
- Washington State professor to present agricultural economics seminar Thursday
- Cultures uniting: Events celebrate creativity and discovery through music, literature and writing
Human resources/benefits/training
Maintenance
March 9, 2012
News
- Nominate an outstanding student for special recognition
- K-State, Johnson County Community College team up to provide new educational option with reverse transfer agreement
Events
- Yahoo scientist to give two lectures today
- Today is registration deadline for technology showcase March 13
- K-State Opera to present 'The Crucible'
Human resources/benefits/training
Maintenance
March 8, 2012
News
- Discounted general admission bench tickets available for Friday's baseball game
- Memorial service set for Todd Simon
- Tax tip: Tax software can be good option for many, including college students
Events
- University of Virginia professor to present 45th William J. Spencer Lecture today
- Baroque Masterpieces: Eva Amsler, flute, and Shalev Ad-El, harpsichord, to perform concert Thursday
Kudos
Publications and presentations
March 7, 2012
From the president
From the administration
- Position, search committee announced for the director of the Honor and Integrity System
- Final candidate for dean of the College of Education to deliver public forum today
Research
News
- Primary sources bring real life to research
- New continuing education program promotes degree completion for Kansas residents
- Positioned for success: Garmin Internship Program gives students hands-on research experience
Events
- Noted violinist Madeleine Mitchell to perform March 12
- Dean of Yale University School of Art to give lecture Thursday
- Upcoming 2012 Engagement Symposium, 'A Day of Learning: Communities Engaging Landscape'
- 'Confluences on the Amazon: Interdisciplinary study abroad?' to be focus of next Vernon Larson International Luncheon Lecture March 13
Publications and presentations
- Burrack presents at state and national conferences
- Concert choir performs at the American Choral Directors Association Convention
Human resources/benefits/training
March 6, 2012
From the administration
- Letter to campus from Pat Bosco
- Second candidate for dean of the College of Education to deliver public forum today
Events
- Art professor to give talk today at Beach Museum
- Poet Ronaldo Wilson to read on Friday
- Flush away cancer with Relay for Life
- Konza Prairie to host moonlight walk Saturday
- Rural Grocery Summit approaching to help strengthen stores and communities
- 'Meet the Art - Carol Haerer' event Wednesday
- The future of fuel: Roadblocks facing biofuels focus of 2012 L.T. Fan lecture
Newsletters
March 5, 2012
From the provost
From the administration
NBAF Update
News
- Call for proposals for FY13 Division of Continuing Education's program development grant funding
- Students presenting research related to Kansas, nation
Events
- NACADA to host webcast Tuesday
- From the lunchroom to the dining hall: Shugart lecturer to look at future trends in onsite food service industry
- Wildcats Against Rape: Support those who spoke out
- Registration open for free Adobe seminar March 12
Kudos
- Harrington elected national councillor for the Association of American Geographers
- Research by accounting professors recognized by American Accounting Association
Publications and presentations
Human resources/benefits/training
Technology
- IT solutions: Types of printing available in the labs and InfoCommons
- Cora Cooper to talk music and technology at K-State tech showcase March 13
Safety
Maintenance
Newsletters
March 2, 2012
News
- K-State alumni membership tops in Big 12 for 16th consecutive year
- Call for nominations for distance education student and adviser awards
- Nominate your extraordinary students
- Simply the best: Black Student Union reclaims title as most outstanding in the Big 12
- Learning from the best: Online education program rates among top 10 in nation
- Police seek help with on-campus armed robbery case
Events
- Film Series at the Beach to feature 'Until the End of the World' Sunday
- Center for Engagement and Community Development to host symposium April 26
- Meaningful music: Benefit concert March 10 features music inspired by literary works
- Women's basketball team sends off five seniors Saturday night
Publications and presentations
Safety
- Consumer Product Safety Commission recalls for February
- K-State Alerts emergency notification system to undergo routine testing March 5
Maintenance
- Durland, Rathbone and Fiedler halls' chilled water to be interrupted March 5-7
- Durland Hall natural gas, domestic water and lab air shutoff Thursday morning
March 1, 2012
From the president
From the administration
From SGA
News
Events
- 12th Annual Adamchak Distinguished Lecture in Sociology is tonight
- Early registration deadline today for the K-State Leadership Seminar
- Chinese embroidery inspires student exhibit opening at K-State Student Union
- 'The Creation of Anne Boleyn' lecture by Susan Bordo
Publications and presentations
- K-State geographers active at an annual meeting of Association of American Geographers
- The poetry of the Irish: New book by K-State expert examines poetic traditions of Ireland
Human resources/benefits/training
Technology
Maintenance
- Weber Hall domestic water shutoff this afternoon
- Waters Hall east side hot water shutoff this afternoon