August 31, 2012
From the administration
News
- Sobering intentions: Football season renews efforts to curb underage drinking, keep drunk drivers off the road
- Electrical power affiliates program expands with additional company partnerships
Events
- Umbehr biography: Learn about different approaches to a medical practice
- Geography hosts public seminar on GIS products
- Keeping Fido, Fluffy legal in Manhattan
Publications and presentations
Newsletters
August 30, 2012
News
- Collaborative research: Project looks at land change in Brazil's Cerrado due to ethanol and sugarcane expansion
- Student loan debt relief found in rural Kansas
- Deadline to submit January intersession class proposals extended to Sept. 15
Events
- Electric cars, smart grid and more: Electrical Power Affiliates Program Day to feature experts, corporate representatives
- K-State football tickets are selling fast
- Rec services faculty, staff golf tournament
- Nation's highest-ranking military officer, Gen. Martin Dempsey, presenting Landon lecture Oct. 1
- Purple pride on display: K-State Day at the Kansas State Fair planned for Sept. 9
Technology
August 29, 2012
News
- Math, science program simulates the college experience
- K-State game day travel update from the Kansas Department of Transportation
- On-the-job learning: Advanced Manufacturing Institute helps students gain real-world experience through internship program
- The KAWSE Office welcomes new executive director
Events
- Now accepting clothing donations for the Career Closet
- Explore different cultures, languages from native speakers
- Save the dates: K-State Book Network events for fall 2012
Kudos
- Buyle attains national design-build certification
- Early career distinction: Prestigious award recognizes physicist's work in electron dynamics
Publications and presentations
August 28, 2012
From the provost
News
Events
- Encourage students to study abroad at the Study Abroad Fair
- K-State Olathe taking a swipe at hunger to help famine victims; community volunteers needed for food-packaging event
- Honoring the best: College of Human Ecology recognizing outstanding alumni at celebration of excellence Sept. 6
Human resources/benefits/training
Maintenance
August 27, 2012
Research
News
- Kansas State University Olathe receives the Investor Award from Blue Valley Unified School District
- Call for poster presentations: Institute for Student Learning and Assessment
- McNair Scholars Program fall recruitment
Events
- College of Business Administration will kick off Kansas City series to a full house at K-State Olathe
- Union Computer Store celebrates relocation.
- World-renowned artist displays work in Willard Hall
- Tires, sledgehammers used in unique strength training, performance program
- Inspiring change: Lou Douglas Lecture Series to feature Wildcat, Feingold
Kudos
- K-State's Student Alumni Board receives national award
- Yahnke receives Carl Perkins Award
- Carpenter named T.J. Lafeber Avian Practitioner of the Year
Technology
Maintenance
- Service interruption: Weber Hall 180 degree hot water, Aug. 20-30
- Service interruption: Weber north wing hot water, Aug. 29
August 24, 2012
From the administration
News
Events
Publications and presentations
Maintenance
Newsletters
August 23, 2012
Events
- Registration is open for K-State's Sustainability Conference
- Part-Time Opportunities Fair is Today in the Union Ballroom
- Great beginnings: School year kicks off with music, art and more
Kudos
- Starkey graduates from Higher Education Resource Services Institute
- Five doctoral students win financial backing for promising research
Technology
Newsletters
August 22, 2012
News
- Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory's full accreditation continued
- University-created initiative in final three at awards contest
- iSIS available after data exposure corrected
- Deja vu: K-State featured again by Princeton Review as one of the best colleges in the nation
Events
- Free download codes available
- Registration open for Adapting to a Changing Climate on the Central Great Plains conference at K-State
- Dietitian to present sustainable nutrition seminar
- K-State CrossFit presents Ladies Bootcamp
- Career and employment services Backyard BBQ
- YouTube sensation: Acoustic guitarist Andy McKee featured in McCain Performance Series at Forum Hall
- Getting the buzz: Social media pro to teach seminar for students, faculty and staff
Kudos
Publications and presentations
Human resources/benefits/training
Newsletters
August 21, 2012
From the president
News
- Office of sustainability is accepting applications for internships
- James R. Coffman Leadership Institute announces new alumni
- Guilt versus gut: Assistant professor helps working mothers find balance with exercise, children
- New agreement creates opportunity for soldiers to earn bachelor's degree in food science and industry
Events
- Tuesday Talks in the Gardens
- K-State Veterans Center hosts an open house tonight
- Noontime yoga enters 10th year.
- Diana Laufenberg will present 'How to Learn? From Mistakes' as seen on TEDTalks
- What it takes to be a veterinarian: New College of Veterinary Medicine lecture series on Olathe campus will explore career options
August 20, 2012
From the administration
Research
News
- Family storytelling tradition inspires crop scientist to write for children
- Deines tabbed to serve as interim head of accounting
- Stealth education: Ninjas, graphic novel explain library services to Salina students
- Setting the standard: Robotics team takes sixth consecutive win at international competition
Events
- Bike State to host campus and community bike tours
- Students to design innovative recycling solutions for K-State
Publications and presentations
Policy/procedure updates
Technology
- Theses, dissertations and report assistance for graduate students
- Amara, a free and easy way to caption video
- Connect — your personal K-State dashboard — is now available
Newsletters
August 17, 2012
News
- Seeking participants for a youth health promotion research study
- Designer's touch: Interior architecture and product design students lead the way as finalists in prestigious furniture design competition
- Setting the foundation: Fountain wars team finishes second at international competition, builds young leadership
Senate notes
Events
August 16, 2012
From the administration
News
- Deadline nearing for international incentive grant program proposals
- Scholarly summer: McNair program interns cap off busy summer with research presentations
Events
Kudos
- K-State anthropologists's guest-curated museum exhibit wins national award
- Arthuad-Day earns honors as outstanding reviewer
August 15, 2012
From the administration
- Nominations for the 2013 university distinguished professors
- Letter from A.D. John Currie
- Call for proposals for academic excellence funding
Research
News
- International buddies invites faculty, staff to partner with Ecuadorian teachers
- Creating healthier habits: School meal program reforming to heighten nutritional standards
- Making the grade: Tips on how parents can help make homework time more productive
Events
- Participate in the GPS program, mentor a first-year student
- Connect to K-State: Week of Welcome activities entertain, enlighten students
Kudos
Publications and presentations
- Landscape architecture/regional, community planning faculty, graduate student, present at conference
- Architecture professor conducts workshop on Facebook at international education conference
Technology
Safety
Newsletters
August 13, 2012
From the administration
Events
Kudos
Technology
- Change your eID password by Sept. 12
- Trend Micro antivirus and Mac OS X Mountain Lion compatibility issues
- Fall training for technology classrooms on campus
August 10, 2012
News
Events
Publications and presentations
August 9, 2012
Research
News
- Orientation overview: New student services adds a day for orientation, enrollment
- A wealth of health: Online course links human, animal, environmental health triad
- Google Maps Street View team photographing campus
Events
August 8, 2012
Research
- Sounding the warning: Researchers advocate for importance of music education as schools cut music programs across Kansas
- Test of tolerance: Diversity keeps grasslands resilient to drought, climate change
Events
Kudos
Human resources/benefits/training
Newsletters
August 7, 2012
News
- Vote today in the Kansas primary election
- Time to get moving: Researcher recommends physical activity be part of school day, after-school programs
Senate notes
Events
Maintenance
August 6, 2012
Research
News
- Study abroad faculty leader orientation dates set for fall 2012
- Fall Evening College courses begin Aug. 20 and Oct. 11
- Kansas primary election tomorrow
Publications and presentations
- Architectural engineering and construction science professor chairs annual meeting
- Geology professor speaks at international congress
- Agronomy professor presents at international soils symposium in Austria
Technology
- Apple OS X Mountain Lion calendar app compatibility issues, workaround with Zimbra
- K-State email aliases replaced by distribution lists
Safety
August 3, 2012
News
- New partnership to identify more K-State legacies
- Veterinarian says some dogged diligence beforehand good way to find perfect fur-ever friend
- The countdown to the primary election is on
- K-State Alumni Association breaks records in fiscal year 2012
Events
Publications and presentations
- Psychology faculty presentations
- Recent news from the College of Engineering
- Architectural engineering and construction science professor addresses Chinese audience
August 2, 2012
Research
News
- Going the distance: Frontier Program uses field trip to Mexican border to inspire students studying food security
- Don't forget to vote in primary election next week
Events
August 1, 2012
Research
News
- K-State adds new service to aid work/life balance
- Exercise restraint: University Pet Health Center veterinarian says starting slow is way to go when introducing dog to physical activity
Publications and presentations
- Kim published in Journal of Curriculum Studies
- Theatre professor teaches course at Seattle university