March 29, 2013
From the president
From the administration
News
- Financial pro: Plan to put tax refund to work for you
- Reminder for classified employees: Sign up for Alternative Service Committee group discussions
- Kansas Board of Regents clarifies state university spending per full-time equivalent student
- New recycling motto: "One stop drop"
Events
- A culture of fashion: K-State's International Week features 45th annual cultural fashion show April 7
- Native American Student Association presents 'For The Next 7 Generations' movie on April 1
- 5K Run, 1-Mile Walk at K-State Salina April 13 for K-State Cancer Research
- Computing and information sciences distinguished lecture series presents Prakash Shenoy today
- Formal rush for G-7 Headhunters fraternity April 1-6
- Register service dogs for sight-saving eye exams at Veterinary Health Center in May
- 2013 Faculty and Unclassified Professionals Retiree Ceremony April 16
- McCain Performance Series features trumpeter Alison Balsom on April 9
- April showers cultural events across campus
Kudos
- Go Teacher program receives exceptional noncredit program award
- College of Engineering recognizes 11 alumni for career success
- Three earn induction to College of Engineering's Hall of Fame
- Interior architecture and product design faculty head award-winning curriculum design team
Safety
Maintenance
March 28, 2013
From the administration
News
- Local election voting, time accommodations on April 2
- Proposal deadline: Spring 2014 course for study abroad faculty-led program May 1
- Nominations deadline extended for Putting Students First Award
Events
- Faculty over Fifty inaugural event April 11
- Artist Fred Wilson to speak tonight about museum therapy
- Craig Morris to deliver Grain Science and Industry Distinguished Lecture
- Don't miss the next Year of the Brain interactive seminar tomorrow
- Coffee Hour Series continues with a visit to Cyprus
- Wizard rock, poetry and more among English department's April events
- Apparel, textile and interior design symposium focuses on strategic positioning of design, business
Kudos
- Raising the Volume: Universities Fighting World Hunger Summit 2013 volunteers and presenters
- Designing success: Ankerson receives 2013 Book Award from prestigious interior design council
- Pride of the Prairie: National Science Foundation features artwork inspired by Konza Prairie
Maintenance
- Service interruption: Call Hall 90 pound steam April 1 afternoon
- Service interruption: Annual steam shut down in several buildings May 18-24
- Proposed parking lot paint schedule available
March 27, 2013
News
- Alternative Service Committee clarifies the term 'unclassified'
- Community contributors: Edgerley-Franklin Scholarships to five high school seniors
Events
- Honoring Cesar Chavez Day with a lecture from Suarez-Orozco today
- National Academic Advising Association webinar 'Advising Transfer Students' tomorrow
- Mark your calendar for the next Garden Talks and Walks April 23
- Unplug and recycle: University's second e-waste collection event April 27
- Nature photographer to speak at Alumni Center April 4
- Speaker to talk about followership Thursday
- Social Media Roundtable on Thursday
- Enjoy refreshments, learn more about academic advising, evaluation services and information technology at open house April 3
- Jones to present 'History of the College of Business and K-State's Economic Impact on Our Community'
- Physics lecturer to talk about microfluids
- K-State Theatre to present reading of the play '8' about California's controversial Proposition 8
- City commission candidates to discuss current issues in open forum today
- Bakery Science Club weekly bake sale today
Kudos
Publications and presentations
- Mike Babcock presents paper at 54th annual Transportation Research Forum
- English language program faculty present at TESOL conference
Human resources/benefits/training
- Spaces still available for Medicare Basics for Boomers and Beyond workshop April 4
- Spaces still available for seminars on long-term care insurance
Newsletters
March 26, 2013
Research
News
Events
- Remember to visit research forum Wednesday to see student work
- K-State Social Club luncheon Tuesday, April 2
- Workshop for 2013 common book selection on April 11
- Reminder: Eyestone Lecture features Georgia Tech president
- K-State baseball hosts Nebraska tonight
- Leading bank executives visit College of Business Administration for Commerce Bank Days
- K-State's annual All-University Open House celebrates 150 years of tradition and excellence
Kudos
- Parker Conant named to national hockey All-American First Team
- Landscape contracting team places seventh out of 63 schools
- Kansas State University students earn state athletic training society honors
Publications and presentations
- Maseberg-Tomlinson, Vail present student communication and marketing strategies at continuing education conference
- Recent publications, presentations by English faculty, graduate students
- Pfortmiller presents 2+2 partnership model at continuing education conference
Gifts
Legislative update
Maintenance
March 25, 2013
From the administration
- Comments now available on the Faculty Compensation Task Force Report
- Engagement incentive grant submissions due April 1
Research
News
- Thurston facilitates national action agenda for women and girls in STEM
- New recycling motto: 'One stop drop'
Senate notes
Events
- Business of Design Thinking symposium April 5
- Crespi gives agricultural economics seminar Friday
- Research pioneer giving invited lecture April 8
- Geology guest lecture Friday
Kudos
- Genetics doctoral student wins awards at two international conferences
- Ross Allen is one of seven students in Kansas named a 2013 Newman Civic Fellow
New hires/exits
Safety
March 22, 2013
News
- Kansas State University student radio station, KSDB-FM, earns 18 awards
- Foreign exchange: Fulbright experience fulfilling for university distinguished professor
- K-State football tickets on sale now, faculty and staff discounts available
Events
Publications and presentations
Newsletters
March 21, 2013
Research
News
Publications and presentations
Newsletters
March 20, 2013
Events
- Study abroad faculty leader workshop March 27
- Students to showcase research related to Kansas, nation at annual campus forum
Publications and presentations
March 19, 2013
News
Events
Publications and presentations
Legislative update
March 18, 2013
News
Events
- College of Human Ecology experts among speakers at Parkinson's conference
- Experience tradition, be the future at All-University Open House
- Golden Key honor society is collecting eyeglasses through March 29
Publications and presentations
- Fantastic voyage: University physicist invited as speaker on South American cruise
- Bimper discusses the 'elephant on the roster' at inaugural faculty showcase
Safety
Student Life
March 15, 2013
News
Events
- Before spring break, don't forget to mark your calendar for the K-State Research Forum
- Windows 8 session moved to Thursday during spring break
Kudos
- Entomology student awarded grant, elected Konza representative
- Powercat Financial Counseling director recognized at Greater Manhattan Community Foundation annual trustees meeting
- Concrete institute honors College of Engineering for student activities
Publications and presentations
- Civil engineering professor publishes book
- Psychology faculty, student publish in Applied Psychology
Gifts
Technology
Maintenance
March 14, 2013
From the administration
Research
News
- Apply today for the new Phillips 66 scholar program
- Reminder: Professional development funding applications due Friday, March 15
- Sabbatical leave granted to 34 Kansas State University faculty members
Senate notes
Events
- Today is the last day to register for 'Ten Things You Need to Know About Learning and the Brain'
- Sally Pemberton lectures on her book 'Portrait of Murdock Pemberton' today
- Longtime plant breeder, industry leader to present prestigious agronomy lecture
Kudos
- Architectural engineering and construction science associate professor nominated for ASHRAE Board of Directors
- Weaber receives outstanding young extension specialist award
- Bormann receives outstanding young teacher award
- Leaders of the pack: School of Leadership Studies team wins Washburn competition
Publications and presentations
Safety
Volunteer opportunities
March 13, 2013
From the administration
Research
News
- Among the best: Colleges of Engineering, Education named among the nation's best graduate programs
- Office of sustainability, K-State EcoReps awards deadline is March 15
Events
- Sarah Barr to speak at Delta Upsilon fraternity
- K-State baseball Faculty, Staff Appreciation Day today
- 'Meet the Music' 11:30 today at the Beach Museum
- Powercat Paint Run 5K April 6
- Bakery Science Club weekly bake sale today
- An evening with nature photographer Michael Forsberg April 4
- Bosco, Meredith to lecture on 'History of Student Life and Student Unrest' today
- Dog-N-Jog 1.5K, 5K, 10K benefit race April 6
Kudos
- Geography doctoral candidate awarded National Science Foundation grant
- Royal Purple yearbook named finalist for national award
- K-State Inline Hockey Club going to national tournament
Safety
Maintenance
- Service interruption: Call Hall hot water March 18-22
- Service interruption: Call Hall heat March 18
- Service interruption: Call Hall water March 18 morning
- Service interruption: Shellenberger and Feed Tech heat March 15
Student Life
March 12, 2013
News
Events
- Culinary workshop highlights important cooking techniques
- Spring 2013 Faculty Showcase: Albert Bimper
- Spring color: K-State Gardens organizes bus trip
- Eyestone Lecture features Georgia Tech president
- Gaming and Virtual Environments Group meeting Wednesday featuring speaker Nathan Bean
Publications and presentations
- Anthropologists dedicate new book to U.S. president's mother
- DeGroat to present at 2013 Western Academy of Management annual meeting in Santa Fe, N.M.
Gifts
Human resources/benefits/training
Newsletters
March 11, 2013
News
Events
- Former economic adviser to President Obama to speak March 12 on Manhattan campus
- Reality Check trivia game show March 12
- March 14 Communicator's Brown Bag about emergency communications
- Catering, restaurant showcase to draw area planners, business leaders to K-State Olathe
Publications and presentations
- Edgar Chambers presents sensory research in Thailand
- Dzewaltowski addresses obesity prevention at National Academies of Science
New hires/exits
Technology
- iPad User Group meeting Thursday, March 14: Audio apps
- Pogue keynote video online explores why America's failing science and how we can turn it around
- iPad buyers get incentives during March Madness at computer store
March 8, 2013
From the provost
From the administration
News
- Researchers, please read: Office of Science and Technology Policy presidential directive
- 2013-2014 Alianza scholarship opportunities
- Clarification regarding classified employees signing up for university support staff group discussions in HRIS
- Leading the way: Schooley, Unruh new Kansas State University student leaders
- University nominates five students for Morris K. Udall Undergraduate Scholarship
Events
- Fake Patty's recycling Friday, Saturday
- Kansas State men's rugby plays Oklahoma State
- K-State bands present a two-day concert
- Kerstetter to perform in Hale Library recital series tonight
- See a mock trial argued by students Saturday, March 9
- Coffee Hour series continues with a visit to Nigeria
Kudos
- Agronomy professor appointed to board of International Agriculture Center
- Frank Tracz inducted into the American Bandmasters Association
Publications and presentations
March 7, 2013
From the president
From the administration
- John Buckwalter, dean of the College of Human Ecology candidate, to present public forum today.
- Kansas State University statement concerning freedom of expression for faculty members
News
Events
- Mathematics Colloquium today
- Johnson County prosecutor to discuss Kansas Open Meetings Law with K-State students
- K-State baseball this weekend
- The many sides of John Boyd
- Frozen yogurt fundraiser for K-State Cancer Research tonight
- Sign up now: K-State Leadership Seminar early registration deadline March 8
Kudos
Human resources/benefits/training
- Division of Human Resources hosting seminars on long-term care insurance
- Medicare Basics for Boomers and Beyond workshop April 4
Technology
March 6, 2013
From the administration
News
- Journalism and mass communications unveils Kedzie Think Tank
- University guidelines for graphics, text updated
Events
- Fake Patty's Day recycling
- Computing and information sciences distinguished lecture: 'How to Misuse, Use and Mitigate Side Channels in Virtualized Environments'
- Vernon Larson International Lecture: 'Symbolism in Bharatanatyam, a Classical Indian Dance'
- Come explore 'Women's Education on the Frontier' noon today at the Beach
- K-State baseball vs. Niagara
- Philosophy speaker to discuss role of conscientious objection in medicine March 7
- Kansas Dirt Cook-off will be March 8 at Rusty's
- Irish group visits McCain just in time for St. Patrick's Day
- University observes Asian-American Heritage Month in March
- Weekly bake sale canceled today
Kudos
- Thurston member of evaluation team
- Geographer wins national policy award
- Be our guest: Orientation leaders ready to welcome new students to campus
- Designing excellence: Interior design team wins national competition
- Opportunities abound: Students receive academic support via new scholarships
Technology
Newsletters
March 5, 2013
From the administration
Research
News
Events
- Lectures to explore 'Zoobiquity'
- Reminder: Spring 2013 Salina open forum with President Schulz and Provost Mason
- David Pogue to speak today
- Seminar: Dealing with troubled students
- K-State Research Forum program available for viewing
- Documentary 'Bullied: A student, a school and a case that made history' being shown at K-State
- Computing and information sciences distinguished lecture: Defending Against Client Compromises in Client-Server Applications
- STEM workshop at K-State Olathe targets the citizen scientist
- Garden Talks and Walks: 'Getting to Know Your Neighborhood Bat,' March 12
Kudos
- The final four: Landscape architecture students advance in prestigious design competition
- Jason Scuilla exhibits 'Floating Toe' etching
- Coordinator of university's LGBT Resource Center earns national award
- Welcoming committee set: Wildcat Warm-up counselors, directors selected
Publications and presentations
- Developing Scholars Program student presents at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- Powell speaks at University of Saskatchewan
- Veterinary medicine faculty publish in American Journal of Nursing
Safety
Survey
March 4, 2013
From the administration
News
- Funding for professional development available, applications due March 15
- K-State Libraries joins Library Publishing Coalition
- Academic progress reports due today by 5 p.m.
- Alternative Service Committee sets up group discussions for classified employees to participate in regarding university support staff
- National Science Foundation-funded research program helping talented students seek higher degrees
Events
- Stand for Freedom Campaign
- Today's the last day to register for SPOTLIGHT K-State on Wednesday, March 6
- Windows 8 session rescheduled to March 21
- K-State Football faculty, staff season tickets
- Geology lecture to focus on understanding the largest biocrisis in Earth history
- Feb. 21 iPad meeting on Audio Apps moved to March 14
- Innovations in Teaching and Learning conference today and tomorrow
- Mathematics colloquium today
- 'Righteous Among Nations' Holocaust exhibit on display through March 22 at K-State Olathe
Kudos
Publications and presentations
New hires/exits
Human resources/benefits/training
Technology
Newsletters
Volunteer opportunities
- HandsOn Kansas State and Acacia fraternity present Civic Leadership Week
- Volunteer at All-University Open House
March 1, 2013
News
Events
- Mathematics colloquium today
- K-State's first TED Talk event: Spotlight K-State Wednesday
- Kansas State Men's Rugby Club plays Nebraska Cornhuskers
- Finkeldei to present on Campus Pack at ITL Conference March 4-5
- Earth Day tables available; sign up now
- Invested faculty: Registration open for faculty over 50 event
- Whimsical world: Mime art company brings a surreal universe to life at McCain