September 28, 2012
From the administration
News
Events
- Konza Prairie Visitors Day is Saturday
- President Schulz to deliver State of the University address today
- Women of K-State pre-game pizza social for women's volleyball
- Women of K-State host documentary 'She Told Me Stories'
- Campus events for Banned Books Week
Kudos
Publications and presentations
Safety
- K-State's annual security and fire safety reports now available online
- Environmental Health and Safety Assistant program available
Maintenance
September 27, 2012
Research
News
- Refunded McNair Scholars program seeks new participants
- Mid-term academic progress reports on all freshmen due Oct. 1
- New directors, trustees elected to KSU Foundation boards
- New online master's degree program helps students serve families, communities
- Another record: Kansas State University's enrollment tops 24,300
Events
- 'Momorial' featuring Ben Rector tonight on Anderson Hall lawn
- Coffee Hour series premieres Friday with a discussion about Singapore
- Acclaimed Broadway drama 'Time Stands Still' opens K-State Theatre season
Kudos
- Wang named editor of science journal
- K-State veterinary student receives large-animal medicine scholarship
Volunteer opportunities
- Calling for faculty judges for annual Research and the State poster session
- Volunteer to serve as a Summer Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program mentor in summer 2013
September 26, 2012
From the administration
Research
- K-State awarded $2.5 million grant to study kids, food
- University researchers develop blood test that accurately detects early stages of lung, breast cancer in humans
News
Events
- Women's Recognition Ceremony
- Bakery Science Club to host weekly bake sale today
- Professional advantage: Nationally known speaker kicks off College of Business Administration's new professional development program
- Interactive animal health conference at K-State Olathe explores regulatory issues, industry competitiveness
- Events to fall for: English department sponsors lectures, poetry reading, mock trial
- The power of pink: Johnson Cancer Research Center's breast cancer awareness luncheon Oct. 12
- College of Business Administration Professional Development series looks at entrepreneurship and innovation
Kudos
Publications and presentations
- Philosophy professor addresses the Aesthetics Research Group in London
- Building on success: K-State Olathe collaborators publish background of design-build concept
September 25, 2012
Research
- Physicist receives two prestigious awards to support research, purchase world-class laser system
- A healthy bond: By improving pain treatment, therapy in dogs, research offers medical insight for humans
News
- Life after Harry: Rowling's literary magic can address challenges with new adult fiction novel, experts say
- K-State McNair Scholars Program awarded five more years of funding
Events
- Student media host hundreds of high school journalists
- Women of K-State: Brown bag event
- Institute for Civic Discourse and Democracy to hold economic forum, DebateWatch events
- Use of HeLa and other cells for research topic of cancer research center's Bascom lecture
Kudos
Publications and presentations
- Kinesiology professor gives invited presentation at the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies
- Architecture professor presents paper at Lilly Conference
- Architectural engineering student has thesis chosen for publication
Gifts
Technology
Volunteer opportunities
September 24, 2012
Research
News
- College of Education documentary focuses on international doctoral students
- The office of student life: A student, faculty resource
- Noted alumni photographers join students to again document a week in the life of the university
Events
- Konza Prairie Visitors Day on Sept. 29
- Shred Day: Oct. 16 on the Manhattan and Salina campuses
- Nominations now open: Commerce Bank Presidential awards for diversity
- Brand Day Oct. 4 at K-State Student Union
- Blue Collar comedy: Bill Engvall brings laughs to McCain performance series
- Sounds of the past: Symposium explores early days of sports broadcasts on radio
- Visitation, memorial service for Sharon Morrow on Tuesday
Kudos
Publications and presentations
September 21, 2012
News
Events
- K-State Social Club's October dinner to feature excerpts from upcoming Broadway musical production on the campus
- President Schulz to deliver State of the University address
- Women of K-State: Meet the new women deans of K-State
- Students, faculty can meet with national leaders during lunch with American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
- 2012 Kansas Peace Awards: Monique King and Obair Siddiqui
- Union graphics showcased in Union gallery
- The arts in autumn: October full of art, comedy, music and more on campus
Publications and presentations
Newsletters
September 20, 2012
News
- Certified excellence: K-State 2025, strides in diversity recognized by Higher Learning Commission as it continues Kansas State University's accreditation
- Greetings from the K-State Alumni Association
- K-State First invites first-year seminar, learning community proposals
- Digital delight: Project makes Royal Purple yearbooks from 1926-2009 available online
- 2012 Family of the Year: Hildebrand family's deep purple roots bring generations of service, dedication to university
Events
- Movies on the Grass: 'The Truth about Tigers'
- Graduate School to host open forums on ETDR overview, graduation deadlines
- John Douglas Powers artist talk postponed
Publications and presentations
- English faculty, graduate students use summer to publish, present
- Graduate schools of thought: K-State Olathe hosts Industry Outlook on Higher Education
Gifts
Technology
- Instructional design, technology roundtable fall series
- Testers wanted for new K-State Online wiki and blog tool
Newsletters
- Read all about it: Industrial and manufacturing systems engineering
- Kansas State Research and Extension September 2012 updates
September 19, 2012
News
Events
- The art and science of teaching: Lecture by distinguished undergraduate professor from North Carolina State University
- Bakery Science Club to host weekly bake sale today
- K-State Libraries' gala features K-State bands
- Forest Service branches out to public with open house in October
Kudos
Publications and presentations
- Philosophy professor will present Sept. 19-20 in London
- Michel lab publishes review article on serpins
- DePaoli presents in Sydney, Australia
New hires/exits
Maintenance
September 18, 2012
From the administration
News
- Cyber warriors wanted: Scholarship program to train students in cybersecurity
- The K-State academic advising website: A great resource for advisers, advisees
Events
- Isidore and Hilda Dressler lecture
- Be a hero: Give blood, give life
- All-University Career Fair: More than 278 employers expected
- Lecture on the development of flu-resistant poultry
- Campus communicators brown bag Thursday
- Social media roundtable revised schedule
- K-State Community Cultural Harmony Week
Publications and presentations
Gifts
Technology
Safety
Volunteer opportunities
September 17, 2012
From the administration
News
- Union food service dresses down for a good cause
- Welch receives scholarship and laptop
- Office of affirmative action's redesigned website now available
Senate notes
Events
- Final candidate for the position of interim associate dean for academic programs and research at the K-State Olathe campus
- Understanding rape: A conversation
Technology
- IT resources for faculty
- Windows 8 demo day Wednesday, Sept. 19
- Warning: Increase in phishing scam emails trying to steal K-State eID passwords
September 14, 2012
From the administration
News
Events
- Movies on the Grass
- Vernon Larson International Luncheon Lecture
- Marketing advisory council meeting is today
- Tackle the waste with K-State game day recycling
- Live coverage of band competition
- Social Media Roundtable begins next week
- Racing to help: First C. Clyde Run/Fun Run/Walk benefits Shepherd's Crossing, marks 50th anniversary of College of Business Administration
- Kansas Court of Appeals brings the courtroom to campus
Kudos
Publications and presentations
September 13, 2012
From the administration
News
- K-State CrossFit is offering child care
- Going to a petting zoo? Food safety expert says plan on constant hand-washing and watch what kids eat, drink to help avoid illness
- Renewable future: Graduate students get up close look at sustainable energy production in Brazil
- University, Ecuador continue Go Teacher program
Events
- Reception and exhibit honoring David Dary
- Esri representative to present talk in geography department
- UPC offers art sale and auction
- Family perspective: Henrietta Lacks' relatives give on-campus talk about legacy of their mother, grandmother
- Excite! event: Shadow Day Sept. 19 lets high school girls find out more about majors in engineering, science and more
Kudos
Publications and presentations
Safety
Maintenance
- Service interruption: West Throckmorton fume hoods, Sept. 18
- Sidewalk replacement along 17th Street by west side of Seaton Hall
- Fire alarm test in Durland, Rathbone, Fiedler halls
September 12, 2012
News
- Online courses offer faculty, staff with training to assist at-risk students, veterans
- Personal financial planning programs receive continued registration from board
- Where's the beef? At K-State Olathe, with a nod from the American Royal
- Sculpture by internationally known environmental artist intentionally destroyed
- Moving on up: US News and World Report lists Kansas State University on 2013 best colleges ranking
Senate notes
Events
- Kansas Statewide Wind Energy Forum, Sept. 26-28
- Latin American film series
- Delta Upsilon to host leadership speaker
- Meeting to discuss Marlatt Avenue extension east of Manhattan
- Native American Student Association meeting
- Bakery Science Club to host weekly bake sale today
- Sixth annual Encuentro highlights Hispanic Heritage Month activities
Kudos
Technology
September 11, 2012
Research
News
- Subjects needed for NASA research
- Call for poster presentations: Institute for Student Learning and Assessment
Events
- UPC to host 26th annual battle of the bands
- 40 years of expanding multiculturalism at K-State Libraries
- Faculty, staff: Don't miss the ice cream social
- Out of this world: 'Intergalactic Graphic Novel' coming to McCain, perfect for the kid in everyone
- By jammin' with the performing arts, middle school girls get chance to grow interest in science, technology, engineering and more
Publications and presentations
Technology
September 10, 2012
From the administration
- Deadline approaching for proposals for Academic Excellence funding
- Richard Marston to present Jefferson Science Fellowship lecture
Research
News
- Social Club registration now available: October program to feature 'The Music Man'
- Advertising open positions: Pros and cons of application deadlines, screening dates
- Call for proposals: Scholarly activities, professional development funding
Events
- 'Red Alert' author presents first UFM Lou Douglas Lecture
- Konza Prairie Visitors Day Sept. 29
- Corporate partnership: College of Business Administration hosts first GTM Week
- Agriculture economics seminar: 'Got (Cloned) Milk?' Sept 13
- Gastroenterologist presenting 2012 Clarenburg Lecture Sept. 20
- President Schulz to deliver State of the University address
- Live from Manhattan: It's 'Saturday Night Live's' Seth Meyers at Bramlage Sept. 29
Kudos
- Kansas connection: Mentoring leads to award-winning story of women's movement in higher education
- Interest in construction career helps senior earn $5,000 scholarship from steel construction institute
New hires/exits
Technology
Newsletters
September 7, 2012
News
- Alumnus to be inducted into the Accounting Hall of Fame today
- Mobile website aids visitors to Kansas State Fair
- Johnson Cancer Research Center announces its fall cycle of awards
- University, Seward County Community College increase degree flexibility with reverse transfer agreement
- FOX Deportes to broadcast Saturday's K-State/Miami game
Events
- New faculty event: Everything you need to know about K-State internal grants and library services
- 'India Unveiled' exhibition Sept. 8
- Renovations to chemical engineering laboratories bring new opportunities to students
- Campus forums set to meet with K-State Olathe candidates for interim associate dean for academic and research programs
Kudos
Publications and presentations
- Hamilton presents at theatre, performance conference Sept. 6
- Marston co-organizes Binghamton Geomorphology Symposium
September 6, 2012
Research
- Keeping it local: Researcher finds FEMA has improved community relations, encourages local focus
- With guidance from faculty mentors, summer programs provide research, academic opportunities for undergraduate students
News
- New library service for K-State faculty
- Enhancing diversity: Women's studies program recognized for celebrating the power of difference
Events
- Medicare Basics seminar Sept. 24, Oct. 2
- Movies on the Grass
- Tackle the waste with K-State game day recycling
- Friends of the Beach Museum of Art Gala
- College of Human Ecology, Libraries contribute to exhibition opening Friday at Flint Hills Discovery Center
Publications and presentations
New hires/exits
Human resources/benefits/training
September 5, 2012
From the administration
Research
Events
- National Academic Advising Association webinar, Sept. 12
- Community media in a changing world focus of Huck Boyd lecture by noted author, broadcaster and educator David Dary
- Because learning never stops: UFM, Osher Institute again partner to bring noncredit enrichment short courses to Manhattan
- Bakery Science Club to host weekly bake sale today
- Career launcher: More than 200 employers attending 2012 All-University Career Fair
- All in the family: University's 84th annual Family Day offers something for everybody
- Insect Zoo anniversary celebration offers family-friendly fun
Kudos
Publications and presentations
Safety
September 4, 2012
News
- E-newsletter templates, training now available
- What to bring to college: Renters insurance can help protect against theft, damage
Events
- Student exhibition in the Chapman Gallery Sept. 17-28
- Tuesday Talks in the Gardens
- Study abroad faculty leader orientation on Sept. 12
- Recreation services offering personal training special
- Gastroenterologist presenting 2012 Clarenburg Lecture
- ADVANCE Distinguished Lecture Series brown bag luncheons
- K-State Libraries opens event series with Jane Butel
- Beach Museum of Art Gala
- Lecturer to address the question: Are race-conscious college admissions policies the only way to achieve racial diversity among students?
- Room to grow: College of Human Ecology dedication ceremony Sept. 7 for Justin Hall expansion
- The tradition continues: Band Day brings Kansas Schools together for parade, halftime performance
- Former U.S. Rep. Bob Inglis lecture on conservative climate change policy options tonight