February 28, 2013
From the president
From the administration
News
- Health awareness educators available to give free presentations
- Routine test of K-State Alerts scheduled for March 4
- College of Education journal celebrates 40th anniversary
- Kansas State University student a Harry S. Truman Scholarship finalist
Events
- Strengths Advocates sponsors student body presidential and vice presidential debate
- Love knows no borders: March 5 seminar on marriage-based U.S. permanent residence and citizenship
- Reminder: Lecture, 'Rights Gone Wrong: What is the Meaning of Equal Justice for All?' today
- #WhyIGive: Join today's social media celebration of philanthropy
- 13th Karl Stromberg Memorial Lecture: Summability of Fourier Series
- K-State faculty, staff help judge Kansas journalism contest
- National Science Foundation CAREER program information session March 7
- Back to the Future: K-State Book Network 2013 book to launch March 5
- Spire to lead 'Take 5: Teaching Technologies that Work' panel at ITL conference March 4-5
- A night at the opera: School of Music, Theatre, and Dance presents 'The Marriage of Figaro' March 7-9
Kudos
- College of Agriculture selects new student ambassadors
- Agronomy professors host Borlaug Global Research Alliance fellow
Human resources/benefits/training
February 27, 2013
From the provost
Events
- Social Media Roundtable meets Thursday
- Spring semester English department events showcase work of students, professors
- Konza Prairie to offer guided public hikes
- Ricketts to cover illustration of educational concepts with simple technologies at ITL conference March 4
- University symposium for early childhood educators all about connecting children to the outdoors
- Celebrating K-State's sesquicentennial: Hear about the university's history at today's Brown Bag Lunch and Lecture Series
- Bakery Science Club weekly bake sale today
Kudos
- Wilson accepted for the APLU National Food Systems Leadership Institute
- In the running: Undergraduate researchers nominated for Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship
- Exemplifying excellence: Two graduate students earn national recognition for teaching distinction
- Adding up to a win: Team wins Kansas City finance challenge, will compete at regionals in Toronto
Publications and presentations
Human resources/benefits/training
- Electronic W-2's are now available through SHARP employee self service
- 'Respectful Work Relationships 2' March 12 and 13
Student Life
February 26, 2013
From the administration
NBAF Update
News
Events
- Making people care: Planning, writing newsletter content to increase engagement, giving
- NACADA advising webinar: 'Advising ESL and International Students'
- Two 'Year of the Brain' presentations for your calendar
- Opening up: Military families share their stories with artists to develop modern dance performance for the public
- Ready, set, grow: K-State Olathe offers second annual 'Willie and the Beanstalk' competition
- March into the arts at Kansas State University
- Cytek, Zoom, Office Works and others sponsor the Innovations in Teaching and Learning conference
Kudos
Gifts
Maintenance
- Service interruption: Hot Water on West Side of Throckmorton Hall morning of Feb. 27
- Service interruption: Weber Hall domestic water afternoon of Feb. 27
February 25, 2013
From the administration
- Four finalists to be interviewed for director of the Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
- Michael Delp, College of Human Ecology dean candidate, to present public forum today
News
- Office of educational innovation and evaluation to evaluate $14.9 million aviation grant
- Voicing concerns: Use of vocal fry may damage professional image of young employees
Events
- K-State Proud Campaign Week: Get your T-shirt and wear to tonight's basketball game
- Catering, restaurant showcase to draw area planners, business leaders to K-State Olathe
- Redefining Leadership: University hosts Big 12 Conference on Black Student Government
- University to host 'How the Brain Learns' symposium on Sept. 19
Kudos
- College of Education's Morales receives Outstanding Dissertation Award
- Two graduate students recognized at statewide summit for research that benefits Kansas
Technology
- Video conferencing tool available for testing
- A little 'Caffeine' for your Mac, so it doesn't go to sleep
February 22, 2013
News
- Enter to win a $100 gift card and support our student veterans
- Nominations sought for Community Service Awards
- Joe Goode Performance Group at McCain Auditorium rescheduled for 7:30 p.m. Saturday
Events
- K-State Proud Campaign Week: Enjoy Call Hall ice cream
- Distinguished geographer to talk about race today
Kudos
Publications and presentations
February 21, 2013
News
Events
- Forum on Gender-Based Violence will be rescheduled
- Union and UPC celebrate Generations of Success at K-State
- Coffee Hour series continues with a visit to Ecuador Feb. 22
- Invested faculty: Faculty over age 50 inaugural event
Kudos
- Catalyzing multicultural curriculum transformation: Tilford Incentive Grants awarded to faculty
- Honorary band sorority chapter a leadership finalist
February 20, 2013
From the administration
- K-State team attends NACADA Institute
- Four finalists to be interviewed for the position of director for the Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
News
- Making their mark: 13 distinguished alumni participate in Alumni Fellows Week
- Winter weather outlook
Events
- K-State Proud campaign week: Tell us why you're proud
- Past president of the Association of American Geographers to deliver lecture on Friday
- Bakery Science Club weekly bake sale today
- GIScience lecturer presents "A World without Spatial Thinking" Feb. 28
- 17th annual K-State Leadership Seminar: 'Working Together to Create High-Performing Teams'
- Business and Hospitality Career Fair welcomes students from all majors to meet potential employers
Kudos
- Under Gordon's leadership, Big XII Chapter of Chief Diversity Officers earns nonprofit and formal chapter status
- Engineering student receives top prize at regional conference for technical paper
- A winning case: Mock Trial Team advances to first round of national competition
February 19, 2013
From the administration
- Announcement of engagement incentive grants
- A letter from A.D. John Currie: Breaking ground on another facility
- Thank you for helping K-State kick off the sesquicentennial in a big way
Research
News
Senate notes
Events
- Garden Talks and Walks: Capture the Moment, Feb. 26
- Mathematics Colloquium today
- K-State Proud Campaign Week: Take your picture with Willie
- Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright talks and performs in Forum Hall tonight
Kudos
- Plant pathology student receives travel award
- Architectural engineering students win scholarships from Kansas City building technical society
Maintenance
February 18, 2013
Research
News
- Nominations sought for Outstanding Civic Engagement Award
- Removal of 'Hold for Grades' transcript ordering option
- Academic progress reports for freshmen
- A step up: Faculty earn promotions, tenure
Events
- Life science series at K-State Olathe engages industry and inspires students
- Nominate a student to be part of Wildcat Leadership Challenge: Feb. 28-March 3
- State and local government policy expert to serve as distinguished lecturer on Feb. 25
- Faculty Senate to host spring open forums
- Walk Kansas to begin March 17
- Human Ecology student film competition offering scholarship prizes
- Virtual Flute Choir and iPad Instructional Initiative at the Innovations in Teaching and Learning conference
- Grad students: Don't miss an overview session of the ETDR process
- Legal expert to speak about civil rights, antidiscrimination law for Dorothy L. Thompson Lecture Series
- Dance group extending McCain visit to do something special for military families
- K-State Wind Ensemble performs tonight
Kudos
- Thompson to receive lifetime achievement award from national education finance organization
- Security studies doctoral student wins research award
Technology
- Windows 8 preview sessions in February and March
- iPad User Group meeting Thursday, Feb. 21: Audio apps
- 'Advising in iSIS' training now available
Survey
Student Life
February 15, 2013
From the administration
- Nominations being accepted for excellence in undergraduate research award
- Nominate a faculty member for outstanding mentoring of undergraduate students in research
- Two finalists for dean in the College of Human Ecology
Events
Human resources/benefits/training
February 14, 2013
From the administration
- Presidential Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Advising nominations due March 1
- Accepting nominations for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching
News
Events
- Mathematics Colloquium today
- K-State Proud visits College of Engineering
- The sesquicentennial kickoff is here!
- Garden appreciation: K-State hosts Garden Talks and Walks
- Getting the message: Military experts visit university to discuss strategic communication
Kudos
Technology
Newsletters
Volunteer opportunities
February 13, 2013
Research
News
- Call for nominations: Putting Students First awards
- Department of psychology becomes department of psychological sciences
- Exchange agreement between Kansas State and International University of Central Asia
- 'A Walk in My Shoes' documentary available on secure website
- Mortar Board senior honorary accepting applications
- Pay it forward: Black Student Union president gives back to organization, members
Senate notes
Events
- 36th annual Classified Employee Recognition Ceremony
- Women in Leadership panel at noon Friday
- KSU Social Club dinner March 5
- Come celebrate the opening of the 'Museum of Wonder'
- Today is the Feb. 13 deadline to change K-State eID passwords
- Black Student Union helps organize university's observance of Black History Month
- Remember parking shuttle available for 150th grand exhibition
- K-State Proud visits Justin Hall
- Bakery Science Club weekly bake sale today
Kudos
Legislative update
Maintenance
February 12, 2013
News
Events
- Solving global hunger is Feb. 19 Lou Douglas Lecture topic
- Biannual Wallace Kidd Diversity Award reception Feb. 13
- Distinguished speaker: CEO of Aon to present College of Business Administration lecture
- Celebrate a Season for Nonviolence 2013 by making someone's day
- Mothers, daughters and more set the scene for Ebony Theatre's presentation of 'Jar the Floor'
- Watch the Feb. 14 sesquicentennial kickoff program live online and on K-StateHD.TV
- Save the date: K-State's Earth Day celebration April 23
- Mathematics Colloquium today
- Horticulture Club rose sale Feb. 14 at Throckmorton
- Engineering Career Fair: More than 145 employers expected for two-day event
Publications and presentations
- Discovering Archaeology in the Flint Hills teacher workshop
- Skabelund presents on green roof projects
Human resources/benefits/training
Newsletters
Volunteer opportunities
- Moms, have a new baby? Don't have time to exercise?
- Union, Union Program Council seeking student leadership
February 11, 2013
News
- Countdown to the 150th: Nearly 100 committee members' efforts over two years to pay off beginning Thursday
- Now time to assess finances, check insurance coverage
Events
- K-State Gaming and Virtual Environments group meets monthly
- Prairie chicken viewing opportunities at Konza Prairie Biological Station
- Spotlight K-State: Innovative ideas, shared in meaningful ways
- Master of drama: Playwright, Pulitzer Prize winner Suzan-Lori Parks at university Feb. 19-20
- eID password-change deadline is Wednesday, Feb. 13
- February New Faculty Institute seminar: Online, distance education
- Calling all students: Registration now open for Wildcat Leadership Challenge
- Enjoy free pizza at Relay Rush
- Memorial service for Vasanta Pallem at 1 p.m. today
Technology
February 8, 2013
News
Events
- Professional Development Day: Students hone their professional skills at College of Business Administration event
- Mark your calendar: Sesquicentennial kickoff just six days away
Kudos
Publications and presentations
Human resources/benefits/training
Safety
Newsletters
February 7, 2013
From the provost
From the administration
News
- Leadership that counts: 12 high school seniors finalists for university's Civic Leadership Scholarship
- Center for Sustainable Energy domain name change
- Kansas State University joins world's largest digital library
- Research for the state: Nine graduate students will present state-related research at capitol
- Future leaders: Students help organize All-University Open House that will remember history while looking ahead
- University helping students affected by off-campus apartment fire that killed one
Events
- First-ever K-State home hockey games
- Mathematics Colloquium today
- Coffee Hour Series resumes with a visit to Bangladesh
- Schedule available for the 2013 Innovations in Teaching and Learning conference
- Internationally recognized soil scientist to present prestigious agronomy lecture Feb. 21
- Professional development day: Students hone their professional skills at College of Business Administration event
Kudos
- Leading the way: University nominates four students for Truman Scholarships
- Among the best: University's Center on Aging Director named fellow of Association for Gerontology in higher education
Publications and presentations
- Division of Continuing Education staff present at Kansas Workforce Summit
- Marston to lead workshop in Kathmandu, Nepal
Technology
- iSIS maintenance, Sunday, Feb. 10
- Required IT security awareness training for employees now available
Student Life
February 6, 2013
News
- Certara establishes College of Veterinary Medicine as latest Phoenix Center of Excellence
- Making a difference: Kassebaum Scholarship to five high school seniors for leadership, public service
- When it comes to food aphrodisiacs, expert says look for nutrition at first bite rather than love
Events
- Bakery Science Club weekly bake sale today
- All classified employees invited to Classified Senate meeting
- Black History Month keynote speaker is Nikki Giovanni
- Web of Science training offered
- 'America's job search guru' presenting seminar Feb. 19
- Bharat Ratra to present Distinguished Graduate Faculty Lecture 4 p.m. Feb. 12
Human resources/benefits/training
Newsletters
February 5, 2013
News
- K-State Libraries offers streaming video resources for research
- Union announces partnership with Sodexo
- Virtual resource: E-learning modules help instructors learn, share best practices in online teaching
- Mental break: Work-life balance needed for recovery from job stress
- Wildcat March Exhibition offers artistic take on 150th anniversary celebration
Events
- For better meetings, attend a facilitation workshop
- Sesquicentennial preparations to be focus of Feb. 7 Communicators Brownbag
- Mathematics Colloquium today
- Qualtrics webinar Friday, Feb. 8, for online data collection and surveys
- Bharat Ratra to present Distinguished Graduate Faculty Lecture 4 p.m. Feb. 12
- World hunger and what to do about it focus of Feb. 19 Lou Douglas Lecture
Kudos
Gifts
Safety
February 4, 2013
Research
News
- Growing food, families: K-State to introduce family gardening program
- Memorial service scheduled Saturday for Alok Bhandari
- Union hosts open forums
- Be pet friendly: New license plate lets Kansans improve pet health, support veterinary students
Events
- Hightower featured at 'Dancing with the K-State Stars'
- Friends of the K-State Libraries host behind-the-scenes tour
Publications and presentations
Volunteer opportunities
February 1, 2013
From the administration
News
- Kansas to host International Summit on Hunger; register now!
- Tips can help manage, reduce stress
- Functional fitness, mobility classes starting now
- Johnson Cancer Research Center invites applications for spring cycle of awards
- Preserving a slice of rural life: Student interns teaming up to chronicle Kansas co-ops
- Back to the future: Students showing their purple pride by planning, organizing events for University's 150th celebration
Events
- Women in Music Concert
- Expanding opportunities: Engineering Career Fair now two-day event, 146 employers attending
- First Vernon Larson International Lecture of the spring semester Feb. 12