February 28, 2014
From the president
News and research
- Midterm academic progress reports on all freshmen due by 5 p.m. Monday, March 3
- Scholarships for nontraditional students due March 1, March 19, April 1
- New initiative combines arts and sciences to study the prairie
- Social media policy draft for review available; your comments requested
Events
- Last chance to donate to K-State Proud, get your K-State Proud T-shirt for Saturday's game, meet Willie
- New Faculty Institute luncheon March 7 features teaching and technology
- Valid Assessment of Learning in Undergraduate Education rubric information sessions March 14
- Mental health public forum March 3
- Memorial service for Daniel Davy today, Feb. 28
- SafeZone advanced training: Sexuality, gender identity
- K-State Military Education and Family Initiatives Symposium on March 11
- New exhibit by LA architect Rick Gooding opens March 3 at Chang Gallery
- Esther Swilley kicking off Boyer/Switzer Lecture Series at noon today; Boyer, Switzer to be honored at the event
Human resources, benefits and training
Kudos, publications and presentations
Gifts
February 27, 2014
Research
News and research
- New women's study scholarship honors feminist activism
- More diverse student body boosts spring enrollment numbers to record high
- Legislative fly-in gives voice to College of Veterinary Medicine students
Events
- Lecture about John Steuart Curry's Regionalism at War art tonight
- Public lecture on Higgs boson Nobel Prize on Monday, March 3
- Free cookie at the K-State Proud info table today in the K-State Student Union
- High school journalists compete today in the Kansas Scholastic Press Association annual contest
- Princeton professor to present tonight on U.S. foreign policy, democratization in the Middle East
- Games without Frontiers teaching workshop scheduled for Friday
- Craig Webb to present lecture on how plant pathogen diagnostics support domestic programs regulated by the USDA
- Room change for Tommie Shelby social justice presentation today
- Irish musical group Danú performs March 7 at McCain Auditorium
- San Diego architect, developer to be distinguished lecturer for APDesign
Kudos, publications and presentations
- K-State Mock Trial Team is best in the state
- Bello earns best paper award
- College of Agriculture selects new ambassadors
Publications and presentations
- Robb, Kiss present on financial knowledge, individual health
- Swanson publishes a book about corporate social responsibility
- Cro presents guest lecture at University of Kansas
- Stith, Anderson present at Air Force research review
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
February 26, 2014
News and research
Events
- National End It: Shine a Light on Slavery Day
- UCLA geography professor to speak about understanding the globalization of capitalism
- Nominate your favorite faculty member to throw out the first pitch at the K-State baseball game
- Free Caribou Coffee at the K-State Proud info table today
- Study Abroad Fair today, Feb. 26
- K-State Student Union renovation open meeting Feb. 27
- Mind and meditation session tonight, Feb. 26
- Hunger Games hosted by Agriculture Student Council on March 27
- Harvard professor to present landscape architecture & regional/community planning colloquium
- Join K-State Student EcoReps; first meeting is Feb. 27
Publications and presentations
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
February 25, 2014
From SGA
News and research
- Advisory committee for universal design and accessibility appointed
- Two graduate students named winners at statewide research summit
- Kansas State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory Continuing Education Conference
Events
- Mathematics Colloquium lecture Feb. 25
- Non-traditional student scholarship information session, brown bag lunch today, Feb. 25
- K-State Proud Week: Get a photo taken, a cookie, a coffee and meet Willie
- Pérez to discuss technology, travel March 4 in the Leadership Studies Building
- Early bird registration deadline is this week for K-State Leadership Seminar, Leadership for the Common Good
- Retired John Deere executive to speak on global shortfall of food production
Kudos, publications and presentations
- K-State Model UN Team competes for first time in more than 30 years
- Rosenkranz named fellow of American College of Sports Medicine
Publications and presentations
- Education faculty present about K-State military education initiatives
- Smith, King, Barnhart attend, present at Aviation Accreditation Board International
Technology
- Zoom videoconferencing: Limit raised to 100 per meeting, new numbers for phone connects
- NVivo site license renewed, new license key for users
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
February 24, 2014
From the president
Research
News and research
- K-State wheat variety again leads Kansas in planted acreage
- Accepting nominations for College of Arts and Sciences ambassadors
Events
- Subramanyam to present Commerce Bank Distinguished Graduate Faculty Award Lecture March 3
- Finalist to interview for the director of institutional equity
- Big 12 faculty fellow to speak at K-State Salina on father-child relationship strategies
- Harvard professor of African-American studies and philosophy to speak Feb. 27
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
February 21, 2014
News and research
- National TRiO Day, Feb. 22: Supporting low-income, first-generation students
- Food safety expert discusses regulations for Olympic travelers returning home
From the Office of General Counsel
Shared governance
Events
- Ernesto Pérez to discuss technology and travel in March 4 presentation
- Walk Kansas 2014: Celebrate healthy living
- NACADA webinar 'Soldiers to Students: Academic Advising for Returning Veterans' on Feb. 26
- Hawkinson to present Ekdahl Distinguished Lecture for College of Architecture, Planning & Design
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Uwe Thumm appointed Femtosecond and Attosecond Science and Technology fellow at national Swiss research center
- Agronomy professor appointed to national carbon research program steering committee
Technology
February 20, 2014
From the administration
News and research
Events
- Mathematics Colloquium lecture today, Feb. 20
- Registration is open for annual Conference on Applied Statistics in Agriculture
- Community Cinema: 'The Trials of Muhammad Ali' Feb. 24
- Mediasite demonstration today, Feb. 20
- Finalist to be interviewed for the director of institutional equity
- Community invited to distinguished young alumni presentations Feb. 25
- Social Club luncheon with K-State Gardens director Feb. 25
- Resort president to give 40th annual Shugart Lecture for College of Human Ecology
- Nutrition and food safety expert to discuss Costa Rican culture and cuisine in Feb. 26 presentation
- K-State Olathe bringing together Kansas City community, academia, industry and government leaders for interactive dialogues
Human resources, benefits and training
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Chad Weiberg named 2014 National Fundraiser of the Year by National Association of Athletic Development Directors
- Two graduate students recognized for teaching excellence; nominated for national award
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
February 19, 2014
Research
News and research
- Recent alumni rate K-State highly on job, graduate school preparedness
- Call for nominations for the Putting Students First Award for Outstanding Service to Students
- K-State releases new wheat variety
- College of Business Administration offers new certificate in professional strategic selling
Events
- K-State Proud in the Leadership Studies Building today, Feb. 19
- K-State Bakery Science Club bake sale today, Feb. 19
- Tickets for tonight's K-State men's basketball game are $15 for faculty, staff
- 'Teatime to Tailgates' tasting event Feb. 25
- Cats in the Capitol is today, Feb. 19
- Big 12 faculty fellow to speak at K-State Salina on father-child relationship strategies
Human resources, benefits and training
Kudos, publications and presentations
February 18, 2014
News and research
- University now offering online minors in grain science
- Kansas Forest Service reminds residents to observe Wildfire Awareness Week
Shared governance
Events
- K-State researcher to discuss ecosystem goods and services for students of natural resources and environmental sciences
- Art, agriculture meet for upcoming lecture on Kansas wind farming
- Everything in the Smallest Room workshop for middle school students on Saturday
- Dance company blends ancient Chinese dance styles with modern dance for McCain performance
- University host to the 2014 Phillips 66-Enactus Business Ethics Case Competition
Kudos, publications and presentations
Technology
Campus construction and maintenance
- Service interruption: Seaton East, Center, Seaton Court five pound steam
- Service interruption: Durland Hall hot water heat Feb. 19
February 17, 2014
From the administration
News and research
- The Writing Center is taking appointments online
- Teaching and Learning Center moves
- Professional development funding available for nonfaculty employees
Events
- Madgascar Coffee Hour on Feb. 21
- Fit To Be Me Week
- Feb. 20 brown bag for communicators to focus on finding audience
- PhilanthroProud at FarmHouse fraternity
- Business & Hospitality Career Fair welcomes all majors to meet potential employers
Human resources, benefits and training
- February employee assistance program article: Food poisoning dangers
- HRIS employee self service and will be unavailable Feb. 21-23
Kudos, publications and presentations
- K-State Salina flight instructor renews Master Certificated Flight Instructor accreditation for the sixth time
- K-State Salina instructor passes exam to be a Certified Financial Planner
Survey
February 14, 2014
Events
- Coffman Leadership Institute call for campus nominations
- K-State Proud in the College of Agriculture on Feb. 17
- RecycleMania begins
- Professional development symposium focuses on military-connected students
- Ebony Theatre's 'The Story' unfolds Feb. 20-23 at Purple Masque Theatre
- SafeZone training for all campus continuing education sessions
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
February 13, 2014
From the administration
News and research
- K-State freshmen and seniors report high levels of engagement in national survey
- Nominate a student for the inaugural Tony Jurich Community Commitment and Leadership Student Awards
- Patented airflow system decreases pollutants from large piston engines
Events
- iPad user group meeting today: Presenting with Keynote
- Mediasite demo rescheduled for Thursday, Feb. 20
- Social Media Round Table today, Feb. 13
- Register today for the March 11 K-State Leadership Seminar: 'Leadership for the Common Good'
- Noted plant breeder to speak Feb. 19 about breeding challenges in a changing climate
Human resources, benefits and training
- February learning and development opportunities
- February employee assistance program online portal webinar available
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Agronomy associate professor named certified professional soil scientist
- Continued accreditation for College of Business Administration degrees
- Security studies doctoral student selected for nuclear history workshop
- Mengel receives award from the Kansas Soybean Association
Gifts
University life
February 12, 2014
From the administration
- Provost's office accepting nominations for University Award for Undergraduate Student in Research
- University Distinguished Faculty Award for Mentoring of Undergraduate Students in Research
- Letter from A.D. John Currie: Update on ongoing athletics facility improvements
News and research
- Nominations being accepted for annual community service awards
- Brazilian Science Without Borders program looking for visiting researchers
- Information technology services partners with K-State Student Union on new computer lab
- Love that lasts: Longtime marriages have a touch of purple
Events
- USD 383 Early Expressions student art show at Beach Museum
- Horticulture Club hosting Valentine's Day rose sale
- Mathematics Colloquium lecture Feb. 13
- Higgins to present Commerce Bank Distinguished Graduate Faculty Award lecture
- Video conference today to discuss award-winning serious video game
- K-State Bakery Science Club bake sale today, Feb. 12
- K-State Proud in the College of Human Ecology
- Economics faculty member to lecture today about the great financial crisis
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Personal financial planning degrees, certificate earn continued registration
- Union Program Council to Boston for national conference
- K-State Mock Trial club shines at Loras College in Iowa
Volunteer opportunities
February 11, 2014
News and research
- K-State Alumni Association accepting award nominations
- Change of time or place for an event? Get it updated in the university calendar and in K-State Today
Events
- Geography faculty candidate to lecture about the environmental impact of lawns
- 'Trade of Innocents' film screening tonight
- Circolo Italiano meeting today
- Relay For Life of K-State informational event tonight
- Send a Valentine's Tap-A-Gram from the K-State Tap Dance Ensemble
- Italian theatre company brings 'Bleu! The Mediterranean Sea' to McCain Auditorium
Publications and presentations
Technology
February 10, 2014
From the administration
Research
- University clinical pharmacologist collaborates with international colleagues about chronic lead intoxication in goats
- Ice age's arctic tundra lush with wildflowers for woolly mammoths, study finds
News and research
- Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol features 10 students from Kansas State University
- Interior architecture & product design students take part in design charrette to start semester
Events
- K-State Proud at the College of Education on Feb. 11
- K-State Proud at College of Engineering today, Feb. 10
- SHAPE presents: Sexual Health and Responsibility Week
- K-State Salina providing community with thought-provoking luncheon on civic social issues
- Harry Belafonte lecture at 4 p.m. today in McCain Auditorium; tickets available
Human resources, benefits and training
- SafeZone introductory training 'Becoming an Ally' offered Feb. 12
- Learning and development opportunities for supervisors
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Interior design senior from Shawnee earns honor for workplace design
- Two high school seniors earn state's largest scholarship award to Kansas State University
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
- Division of Continuing Education winter 2014 newsletter available
- Johnson Cancer Research Center winter 2013-2014 newsletter now available
Volunteer opportunities
February 7, 2014
Research
Events
- Richard Ross talk today, Feb. 7
- Geography faculty candidate to present on modeling dynamics of moving objects
- Mathematics Colloquium lecture today
- New Faculty Institute luncheon Feb. 14
- 'Football' season continues at the Discovery Center
- 'Getting Started with NVivo' presentation/webinar Feb. 14
- K-State basketball hosts two games in three days
- Culinary workshop to focus on Costa Rican cuisine
- Discounted K-State men's basketball tickets for K-State faculty and staff
- 'Advising in iSIS' training sessions Feb. 11 and 13
- iSIS training sessions for spring 2014 now posted
- K-State researcher to discuss economics for students of natural resources and environmental sciences
Kudos, publications and presentations
February 6, 2014
News and research
- There's still time to nominate a librarian for the Hobrock Award
- Two statewide summits feature graduate student research that helps Kansas
- K-State police department's proactive DUI enforcement results in 15 arrests
Events
- 'Take Shelter: An Installation by Tom Parish' opening reception
- Spouses orientation for international students
- University sponsoring One Health Summit 2014 in Kansas City in March
- Harry Belafonte headlines university's Black History Month celebration
Human resources, benefits and training
February 5, 2014
Events
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
University life
- Mortar Board Senior Honor Society accepting membership applications
- Apply for Blue Key Senior Honorary today
February 4, 2014
From the administration
News and research
- eID passwords: Is it time to change yours?
- Survey finds more jobs and advanced degrees for recent Kansas State University grads
- Students, faculty share importance of Student Access Center
- Call for nominations for distance education student and adviser awards, due March 21
Events
- Feb. 11 Lou Douglas Lecture features John Hofmeister
- Geography faculty candidate to present on GIS and health
- Use an e-newsletter to communicate your news with pride, training is Feb. 11.
- KSU Theatre presents Tony winner for best play, 'God of Carnage'
- Lecture by Seattle landscape architect Feb. 5 has been canceled
- Full house for both days of Engineering Career Fair, 151 employers attending
- Reminder: Faculty Senate hosts spring open forums
- Web editor meeting to discuss CMS enhancements
- K-State to host 'Tekkies in the Little Apple' May 19-22
- Canceled: Wednesday agronomy lecture by Susan Brantley
Human resources, benefits and training
Gifts
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
February 3, 2014
News and research
Events
Human resources, benefits and training
Publications and presentations
- Postdoctoral researcher, professor publish in Journal of Experimental Biology
- Communication studies professor publishes journal article
- Philosophy student to present at national undergraduate conference