April 30, 2012
From the administration
News
- University faculty receive sabbatical leave
- Making a difference: Outstanding educators receive Commerce Bank Teaching Award
- Advancement in rank: Faculty earn promotions, tenure
- A commitment to education: Four faculty members named newest university distinguished professors
Events
- Give your old stuff a new life through Give It Up for Good
- New play reading in Nichols Wednesday night
Kudos
- Winners announced for the 2012 President's Award of Excellence for Unclassified Professionals
- Chemical engineering professor named fellow of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Division of American Chemical Society
Publications and presentations
New hires/exits
Technology
Maintenance
- 1713 Throckmorton Hall AHU to be interrupted Tuesday morning
- 1741 Throckmorton Hall air compressor to be interrupted Tuesday afternoon
- All steam on main campus to be interrupted May 12-18
- 1713 Throckmorton Hall air compressor to be interrupted Tuesday morning
April 27, 2012
From the provost
News
- A salute to excellence: University's Pershing Rifles Company G-7 best in nation for second year in a row
- Successfully matched: Nearly 200 celebrate Executive Mentor Program's first year
- It's a blast: Student's game gives everyone a chance to be a HeroRAT
Events
Kudos
Publications and presentations
- Music education professor directing musical at Manhattan Arts Center
- Music education professors present at national, international conferences
Technology
Safety
Maintenance
Newsletters
April 26, 2012
From the administration
News
- Ringing in a new era for K-State Telefund
- Ready for his close-up: Veterinary professor making house calls as host of national cable program
Events
- Senior material researcher at Nike to present lecture today
- Office of Research and Sponsored Programs to host two data management plan information sessions
- Students to speak about campus issues in speech forum today
- K-State CrossFit offering new Functional Fitness and Mobility class
- Participate in the Bike Week Commuter Challenge next week
- Harrington to kick off adult lecture series at the Discovery Center
- Inaugural Campus Sustainability Awards ceremony May 2
- Wind ensemble performs tonight in McCain Auditorium
Kudos
Publications and presentations
- Recent presentations and publications by K-State Libraries faculty and staff
- Archaeologist presents at two conferences in April
- Sensory Analysis Center director selected to chair group developing standards for international organization
- Psychology faculty and students published
Gifts
Safety
April 25, 2012
From the administration
News
- Nominate a K-State Hero today
- Science of sustenance: Foods laboratory helps Kansas companies prosper
- ATA Bus fixed route transportation now active
Events
- National Academic Advising Association to host webinar tomorrow
- Center for Engagement and Community Development's 2012 Engagement Symposium Thursday
- Bakery Science Club to host weekly bake sale today
- Native American Student Association to host presentation on history of Citizen Potawatomi Nation Friday
- K-State Libraries to host Abraham Lincoln Exhibit
- Social Media Council meeting Thursday
Kudos
Publications and presentations
- University distinguished professor of economics publishes book
- Faculty, graduate students and alumni from the industrial/organizational psychology program present at national conference.
Maintenance
April 24, 2012
News
- Students can now grant others online access to their financial records in iSIS
- Positive diagnosis: Impact of University's Diagnostic Laboratory continues to broaden with new testing, partnership
- Horsepower: Veterinary medicine student advances to global scholarship competition for her work on laminitis in horses
Events
- Fermi lab scientist discusses importance, mysteries of neutrinos for presentation in Peterson Public Lecture Series in physics
- A master in clay: Beach Museum exhibition features University's internationally acclaimed ceramic artist Yoshiro Ikeda
- Next session of Ladies BootCamp: Operation Hotness begins April 30
Kudos
Publications and presentations
Human resources/benefits/training
April 23, 2012
Research
News
Events
Kudos
- Winners announced for the 2012 K-State Classified Award of Excellence
- Certified excellence: University Youth Mentoring Program earns gold star status from Kansas mentors
- Educational leadership professor receives national award
Publications and presentations
- Philosophy professor to present work at Dubrovnik Conference
- Violin professor publishes anthology of violin music by women
- College of Education faculty publish chapter in new book
Technology
- Viruses now targeting Mac computers
- Media Development Center extended hours during final weeks of spring semester 2012
April 20, 2012
From the administration
- Finalists for interim director of the Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning to present April 25 and 26
- Letter from Athletics Director John Currie
News
- Inline Hockey Club has final four finish in national tournament
- K-State Olathe will announce five graduate degree programs at first anniversary celebration on April 26
Events
- Highly ranked Ducks Unlimited chapter hosts spring banquet tonight
- Time, date changes announced for Ladies Boot Camp: Operation Hotness.
- K-State baseball to host Ladies Night April 27
- Native American Student Association to host basket weaver for open house
Kudos
Publications and presentations
- Psychology faculty, students present
- Geology, civil engineering faculty and graduate student present at national symposium
April 19, 2012
From the administration
News
Events
- Geography professor and colleagues conducting the PROBE ecosystems workshop
- Take Back the Night 2012 tonight
- National Academy of Science member to present the Theodore L. Hopkins Distinguished Colloquium in Entomology
- Recreational services offering high ropes challenge April 26
- University of California at Berkeley professor to give 30th annual Friends of Mathematics Lecture today
Kudos
Publications and presentations
April 18, 2012
From the administration
News
- Distance education limitations for international students
- Classified senators participating in MDA lock-up
- Faculty Senate accepting applications for 2012-2015 ombudsperson position
- Making a comeback: Family and consumer sciences teachers in demand, shortages predicted
- Going global: Instructor's worldwide expertise brings global health class on campus, online for May intersession
- Sustaining excellence: Green Guidebook again recognizes university for sustainability efforts
Events
- Adknowledge to present how-to and recruitment talk today
- Cuban architect to visit K-State
- Joe Tiao Lecture on Economic Issues Thursday
- Bakery Science Club to host weekly bake sale today
Kudos
- Students win annual award as part of National Volunteer Week
- Graduate student's cattle research rounds up top honor
Publications and presentations
- Archaeology professor presents at Flint Hills Conference
- Women's studies professor presents at Association of Asian American Studies Conference
Maintenance
April 17, 2012
From the administration
News
- Grade submission deadlines for spring 2012
- K-State wins second straight 'Pack the House' title
- Good for K-State spring 2012 issue now live
- It's a dog's life: To make it better, university veterinarian says add exercise to canine's daily routine
Events
- Council on Parking Operations to hold open forum
- 2012 Faculty and Unclassified Professionals Retiree Ceremony and Reception today
- K-State Blood Drive this week
- Natural learning expert to speak April 26
- Tips From the top: Former Marion Laboratories executives to discuss Ewing Kauffman's business leadership lessons
Kudos
- Sauer named outstanding educator of coordinated programs at Kansas dietetic conference
- Marketing department head joins consulting firm's advisory board
Publications and presentations
Maintenance
April 16, 2012
Events
- Cultural curtain call: May brings final cultural events of the 2012 spring semester
- Retirement open house to honor counseling services director April 27
- String quartet to perform during lunch hour today at Beach Museum
- Retirement reception planned for College of Education Dean Holen May 7
- Center for Sustainable Energy announces symposium
- National Academy of Sciences member to give Hageman Lecture April 18
- 'Sex Ed Boot Camp' to be presented tonight
Kudos
Publications and presentations
- Political science faculty active at the annual Midwest Political Science Association meetings
- Architecture professor conducts workshop at teaching conference
Technology
- iPad User Group meeting Tuesday
- Equipment checkout: Presentation tools include projectors, screens and speakers
April 13, 2012
From the administration
News
Events
- Math department organizes the 2012 Mathematical Association of America Kansas Section Meeting
- A timeless tale: Moscow Festival Ballet to perform 'The Sleeping Beauty' April 29 at McCain
- Spring cleaning? Donate to the K-State Libraries Book Sale
Publications and presentations
- Economics professor, doctoral student present paper
- College of Education has strong presence at national educational research conference
- Psychology faculty, student present and publish
Technology
Safety
April 12, 2012
News
- New sustainability resources at K-State Libraries
- Water Investigation Lab Day at K-State Olathe's pond and labs is Urban Water Institute's first outreach program
Events
- French professor to give lecture on medieval literature and art today
- Faculty/staff ice cream appreciation today
- Pennsylvania State University professor to give eighth Brent P. Smith Memorial Lecture today
- Human rights activist to speak on female genital mutilation, women's rights April 17
- Free showing of '12 Angry Lebanese' April 16
- Beach Museum to host calligraphy workshop tonight
- To be or not to be: No question about it, Shakespeare's 'Hamlet' wraps up season for K-State Theatre
- Open forum with President Schulz and Provost Mason this afternoon
April 11, 2012
From the administration
News
- Check motor pool's lost and found for any missing items
- Sociology professor wins national teaching award through Continuing Education Association
- Alumni association announces Anderson Senior Award and Graduate Award recipients
Senate notes
Events
- Women of K-State to host 'He Said, She Said' brown-bag event April 25
- The New Jersey Seven to be focus of film, discussion today
- Bakery Science Club to host weekly bake sale today
- Internationally renowned agricultural sustainability professor to give agronomy seminar today
Publications and presentations
- Recent presentations and publications by K-State Libraries faculty and staff
- Philosophy professor to present at Pacific Division of the American Society of Aesthetics Thursday
- Philosophy professor to present at conference in Dallas
- English faculty present, publish work
- Women's studies faculty member presents at environmental history conference
Human resources/benefits/training
April 10, 2012
Research
News
- New common core math standards require shift in national teacher preparation programs
- Restocking rural communities: University initiative using funding to help reopen grocery stores, increase benefits to towns
Events
- York University professor to present colloquium today
- English department offers three ways to experience literature, culture this week
- Coming up with the next big thing: Finalists set to present ideas April 12 in university's entrepreneurship competition
Publications and presentations
New hires/exits
Safety
April 9, 2012
From the administration
Research
News
- Tuesday's Landon Lecture will be 'Why America Needs Agriculture'
- K-State's Police Department’s communications center celebrates National Public Safety Communications Week
Events
- Iowa State University chemical engineering professor to give seminar Tuesday
- University of Washington chemical engineering professor to give seminar April 17
- Astounding acrobatics: Pilobolus Dance Theatre coming to McCain April 24
Kudos
Publications and presentations
- Music education professor elected chair-elect for National Associate for Music Education Research Group
- Modern languages professor publishes book
Technology
- Dell warranty options when buying a new computer
- Sampling of K-Staters to receive information technology services' satisfaction survey
April 6, 2012
News
- Art education: Internationally recognized art critic selects award winners in faculty art exhibition, presents lecture
- A day with the boss: Student Finance Association members get time with business magnate Buffett
- Leading the way: Wichita student is university's 68th Goldwater Scholar; K-State remains leader among public universities in earning prestigious scholarship
Events
- Discounted tickets available for faculty and staff for Friday's baseball game
- Faculty/staff workshop for 2012 Common Book Selection April 11
- Animal welfare advocate to speak at Kind Hearts, Caring Hands Day today
- Next session of Ladies BootCamp: Operation Hotness begins Monday
- Rowing team to take on KU in Kansas Cup Saturday
Kudos
Publications and presentations
- Agronomy professor elected president-elect of American Society of Agronomy
- Psychology, physics faculty and graduate students present at national conference
- Political science professor invited keynote speaker at conference in Minnesota
- Public administration professor active throughout March and April
April 5, 2012
From the administration
Events
- Political science professor to deliver next Vernon Larson International Lecture on corruption in India
- Philip Nel to give Commerce Bank Distinguished Graduate Faculty Member Award lecture April 24
- Engaging educators: Speaker to address social justice initiatives for students
- Ag Council to host AgFest Week April 9-13
- Recreational services hosting faculty/staff golf tournament April 27
- Women of K-State to host 'Managing Your Money' brown-bag event April 11
Kudos
Publications and presentations
- Music professor active at Society for American Music conference
- English language program faculty presents at international conference
Human resources/benefits/training
Technology
Maintenance
Newsletters
April 4, 2012
Research
News
- Doctoral student in physics gets opportunity to learn from Nobel Laureates at summer conference in Germany
- Kansas Board of Regents on campus this week
- Spitting image: Saliva could make two K-State Salina students heroes
Events
- Beach Museum to host film showings today
- Public Health Club 5K Run/Walk April 28
- Cornell professor to present '(Don't) Tell: Children in the Borderzone' Thursday
- Workshop on promotion to full professor Friday
- Bakery Science Club to host weekly bake sale today
Technology
Safety
Maintenance
- Rathbone Hall roof work to interrupt building exhaust fans and fume hoods Thursday morning
- Durland Hall roof work to interrupt building exhaust fans and fume hoods Thursday morning
April 3, 2012
News
Events
- Beach Museum of Art and department of art to host free screening of Art21 episode 'Change' today
- 2012 Faculty and Unclassified Professionals Retiree Ceremony April 17
- Baseball team hosts Nebraska and Sacred Heart this week; special ticket rates and other discounts available
- Classified Employee Recognition Ceremony April 25
- Human rights activist to speak on immigration issues today
- Institute for the Health and Security of Military Families to present 'The Art of War' April 23
- Women of K-State to host Pathway to Leadership: Meet the Women Deans of Kansas State University April 18
- K-State showcases diversity with annual International Week
Kudos
- Faculty member receives two excellence in advising awards in one semester
- K-State Salina instructor is Smoky Hill region social worker of the year
Publications and presentations
Human resources/benefits/training
- Division of Human Resources to present Supervising Students on the Job
- iSIS class schedule entry training offered
Safety
April 2, 2012
News
- U.S. Secretary of Agriculture speaking April 10 at McCain
- Nomination deadline for Putting Students First Award
- Scholarships available for studying Hindi
Events
- Saxophone quartet featured performers for lunch concert at Beach Museum of Art
- Mark your calendar to celebrate K-State's 150th anniversary
- K-State chapter of Sigma Xi to host distinguished anthropologist for series of lectures beginning April 16
- Purple Masque presents family drama 'A Nervous Smile' April 12-14
- Students to practice sales skills during K-State Sales Week
- Bidders welcome: 16th Annual Travel and Dining Auction April 13 supports scholarships, conference travel for students
Publications and presentations
Technology
- IT solutions: Email attachment size limits, file-upload time
- Make plans to attend 2012 CHECK conference May 23-24 at K-State
- IT security roundtable on firewalls April 6
- Web editor meeting today