Kansas State University

From the president

• Monthly letter to campus from President Schulz

News

• Teachers explore opportunities to bring engineering applications to the classroom
• The digital student: E-books, tablets and even smartphones becoming classroom staples
• Evaluation nation: Online course analyzes funded program success in the age of accountability

Events

• Recreational services offering payroll deduction for facility membership beginning Aug. 1

Publications and presentations

• Saxophone professor and piano collaborative artist present international premiere at World Saxophone Congress XVI in Scotland

Newsletters

• Recent news from the Division of Facilities

From the administration

• Welcome reception scheduled to honor new administrators

Research

• Future of fiber: Researcher seeks to update fiber recommendation in children, increase understanding of nutrient

News

• Outdoor Rental Center at rec complex closing for construction

Events

• Aug. 7 event celebrates personal financial planning program
• Registration free and open for 2012 Part-Time Opportunities Fair

Publications and presentations

• New faculty leadership at the Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
• Biology professor gives plenary lecture in Japan
• BAE professors recognized with 'Superior Paper' awards

Technology

• E-Learning Best Practices course has many online teaching resources for faculty
• Remote-access protocols RDP, SSH, VNC to be blocked Aug. 13

Maintenance

• Seaton Hall fire sprinkler system shut off Wednesday

From the administration

• Olathe campus seeking K-State faculty member to serve as interim associate dean for academic and research programs

News

• Memorial commemorates damage from 2008 tornado
• Reception in Washington, D.C., to honor 2011-2012 Jefferson Science Fellows
• University printing relocating off-campus operations to campus; union location unaffected

Events

• Next Tuesday Talk in the Garden Aug. 7
• LIFE Fitness Program to offer aquatics classes in the fall

Technology

• K-State email upgrade to occur Sunday morning

News

• Thurston, Griffin promoted in College of Education
• Kansas Bioscience Authority approves funding for collaborative project using the Biosecurity Research Institute
• Healthy connections: Using social media for health concerns helps patients find success, stay motivated
• That's entertainment: McCain Auditorium announces 2012-2013 performance series
• College of Architecture, Planning and Design professor is new director of Kansas City Design Center

Maintenance

• Throckmorton Hall parking lot to have interrupted access Saturday
• Waters Hall domestic water and air line in room 006 to be interrupted Friday morning

Newsletters

• July Advanced Manufacturing Institute newsletter now available

Research

• Ageless education: Researchers create guide for intergenerational program at nursing homes to benefit students, residents

News

• President's office showcases recent books by faculty
• Giving back: Student entrepreneurs showing more interest in charity than profit
• Leading in academics and athletics: President Kirk Schulz to serve on an NCAA Board of Directors for four years

Publications and presentations

• Faculty, Food Safety Research Center present research at school nutrition convention

Publications and presentations

• Communication studies professor presents at International Work and Family Conference
• Kelli Cox and Trudy Salsberry published in Advancing Women in Leadership Journal

Maintenance

• Weber Hall domestic and hot water to be interrupted Wednesday

News

• K-State Olathe, McPherson County Extension collaborate on food camp this week
• A digital dilemma: As news migrates online, journalism expert sees strong niche for small markets where the local newspaper is the only coverage

Kudos

• Ann Smit named fellow of speech-language-hearing association

Technology

• K-State sign-in box to receive added user security
• KeepandShare.com provides free work tools for group collaboration

From the administration

• Call for proposals for Academic Excellence Funding

News

• Keep dog safe, comfortable in summer heat
• The real deal: University on list of top schools for professional sales education

Publications and presentations

• Psychology faculty, students and graduate publish in Journal of Genetic Psychology
• McCants attends international conflict resolution school at University of Ulster

Research

• Crossing the gap: Civil engineers develop improved method for detecting, measuring bridge damage

News

• Call for International Incentive Grant proposals
• The museum of wonder: A great land-grant university collects
• Summer fieldwork: Workshops help teach girls science of soil carbon
• Teamwork for success: K-State, Garden City Community College sign agreement allowing students easier access to both institutions

Events

• KSU Gardens Iris Sale July 28
• Save the date: KSBN events for fall 2012
• Animal Health Corridor Lecture Series features seminar on animal welfare Aug. 15 at K-State Olathe

Technology

• K-State sign-in box to receive added user security
• Where to direct security-related issues

Maintenance

• Anderson Hall bells silenced for two weeks

Newsletters

• Recent news from the College of Agriculture
• Recent news from Research and Extension

News

• College of Education dean announces iPad initiative
• Educators, administrators experience Army ROTC camp

Events

• Tuesday Talks in the Gardens — Sunrise Yoga July 31

Maintenance

• Recreation complex electricity to be interrupted Thursday morning

Research

• Current event: Study finds renewable energy could power more of electricity-scarce Afghanistan

News

• Proposal submission deadline Aug. 15 for faculty-led programs with summer 2013 course
• FERPA online self-assessment now available

Events

• Manhattan Municipal Band presents its final concert of summer season
• Artful organizers: Local students create exhibition for university's Beach Museum of Art

Publications and presentations

• Parker presents research in Rome
• Historian publishes on Soviet military theorist
• The write stuff: Sheu earns best paper honor at international conference

Maintenance

• Gymnasium men's shower, restroom and dry-off area closed for renovation July 19-Aug. 13
• Rathbone/Durland men's & women's restrooms to close July 19 until Aug. 13 for renovations

Newsletters

• Read the good news from the KSU Foundation

News

• K-State donors break fundraising record (again!)
• Faculty Senate initiative on faculty and unclassified salaries update
• Batman redefined: Comics expert says success of Dark Knight trilogy tied to character examinations, loyalty to storyline

Events

• Department of animal sciences and industry to host Beef Profit Alliance Conference July 22-24

Kudos

• All the 'write' words: English faculty members earn honors for new books
• U.S. Department of Health and Human Services names Michel to the Center for Scientific Review's Vector Biology Study Section
• Ruth Dyer receives distinguished service award

Publications and presentations

• Undergraduate participates in research program in Costa Rica
• Psychology graduate student completes summer institute in Germany

Technology

• iPad User Group meeting Thursday, July 19
• All employees: July 31 deadline looming for IT security training

NBAF Update

• Kansas State University leaders comment on National Research Council report on NBAF options

Research

• Tannins in sorghum are focus of study by K-State, USDA researchers

News

• Forbes names Manhattan among top small places for business and careers third year straight
• Flying high: Graduate receives national fellowship for graduate study

Events

• Volunteers still needed for blood drive July 17-18

Kudos

• Distinguished success: Canter tapped for one of nation's top dietetics honors

Publications and presentations

• Agronomy professor presents at Eurosoil 2012 meetings in Italy

Human resources/benefits/training

• July employee assistance program article: Avoid Identity Theft

Policy/procedure updates

• New tuberculosis screening requirement for domestic students

Newsletters

• School of Leadership Studies' 2012 summer newsletter

News

• Going for the gold: Medals aren't only way an Olympic champion can excel
• Creating safer roads: Civil Infrastructure Systems Laboratory has cemented status as premier testing facility

Events

• Drop it off or take it home: Furniture Amnesty Day July 27 in City Park

Kudos

• On a roll: K-State Salina students place in top five at aerobatics competition

Publications and presentations

• Modern languages professor presents at national conference in Puerto Rico

Technology

• Game Design Workshop scheduled July 19

News

• Area phone directories for university departments still available
• Volunteers needed for K-State summer blood drive July 17-18
• Organizational realignment changes reporting structure

Kudos

• High achievers: 33 students complete university honors program

Publications and presentations

• Music education professors' research leads to a national award
• Philosophy department co-sponsors summer institute at Bogazici University.
• Division of Student Life professionals published

Human resources/benefits/training

• Office of affirmative action to present 'Respectful Work Relationships' July 24
• TIAA-CREF announces summer individual counseling sessions

Safety

• Consumer Product Safety Commission recalls for June

From the provost

• Letter to campus from Provost Mason

News

• Making connections: New office to strengthen partnerships with corporations
• Change on the way: Campus improvements take center stage

Events

• Tough and ready: Pink rodeo to benefit K-State's Johnson Cancer Research Center

Technology

• Email issues on July 9 resolved

Maintenance

• Hale Library's AHU #1 to be shut off Thursday morning
• A17 Parking Lot to close Wednesday, July 11, for reconstruction
• Hale Library's AHU #2 to be shut off Wednesday morning

From the administration

• Letter to campus from Ron Trewyn and Stephen Higgs

Research

• Rock stars: Geologists testing aquifer rocks as containers to permanently trap carbon dioxide

Events

• K-State Conference on Climate Change in the Great Plains Sept. 5
• Video & Collaborative Technologies Summit July 12
• K-State Marching Band hosting second annual Scholarship Golf Tournament
• UPC hosts 2012 Little Apple Jazz Festival

Kudos

• K-State Olathe earns top 10 recognition in KC Business Awards

Publications and presentations

• Faculty and students publish work

From the administration

• Letter from Athletics Director John Currie

News

• K-Stater serving international youth programs

Maintenance

• Parking and construction updates

Research

• Prescription for change: Study finds drug warning labels need overhaul to better capture attention and effectively convey information
• A Big Bang: 'God particle' announcement gives weight to scientific theory, university contributions

News

• Trendsetter: Personal financial planner co-edits book about establishing financial counseling centers for students
• Designing success: Portfolio design intersession course can help students showcase their talent

Events

• University's annual Dialog on Sustainability looks at best ways to achieve a greener world

Research

• Campus dining centers make the grade in boosting students' academics, social support
• Strength in numbers: physicists identify new quantum state allowing three -- but not two -- atoms to stick together

News

• Geary County schools contract with evaluation office on STEM grant
• K-State Day at the Kansas State Fair planned for Sept. 9

Events

• K-State Band Leadership and Auxiliary Camp coming

Maintenance

• Waters Hall annex work to close two restrooms

News

• Connecting corporations to service
• College of Agriculture student uses skills to promote industry
• Personal financial planning doctoral students travel to South Korea

Events

• Camp Shakespeare sheds light on teaching the bard's work to high school students

Kudos

• Kansas Campus Compact announces selection of Vibhavari Jani as Engaged Faculty Fellow for 2012
• Biology major receives travel award to attend national conference

Publications and presentations

• K-State, USDA researchers’ study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
• Department of geology faculty, students present at international conference

New hires/exits

• Harvard Townsend retires as chief information security officer

Gifts

• Reaching into new worlds: Steve and Linnea Kirchhoff Engineering Scholarship

Human resources/benefits/training

• Last chance health screening July 10

Technology

• Reminder: IT security training for 2012 must be completed by July 31
• Free SIDLIT conference has 60-plus sessions on technology, strategies for higher ed