March 31, 2016
From the administration
- Deadline approaching for Center for Engagement and Community Development engagement incentive grants
From the vice president for research
Research
News and research
- Dorhout named Kansas State University's vice president for research
- Choma appointed College of Arts & Sciences assistant dean for diversity, recruitment and retention
- Kansas State University launches data analytics online graduate certificate to meet high-demand job market
- Spring regalia deadline approaches
Events
- K-State Farmers Market today in Bosco Student Plaza
- Opening of Engineering Hall to be marked by ribbon-cutting ceremony
- Iowa State entomologist to discuss novel molecular insect-plant virus interactions
- Plant pathology department hosts Samuel Markell for lecture on developing management tools for sunflower rust
- Reminder: Retired Col. George Dilly presents 42nd annual Grace Shugart Lecture today
- K-State Codes offering free noncredit Python short course April 5-May 5
- Thank a soldier event in Bosco Student Plaza today
- Culture blooms across campus in April
- Award-winning musician Branford Marsalis brings acclaimed quartet to McCain
Human resources, benefits and training
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Kansas State University food science team places third in competition
- American ethnic studies professor presents research at the Society of Applied Anthropologists annual meeting today
March 30, 2016
From the administration
News and research
- Kansas State University's Frontier program equips students to meet food system challenges
- Renew It: A convenient library service for K-State faculty members delivered to the office or lab
Events
- Award-winning author Kristin Cashore to speak on Saturday, April 2
- Reminder: Graduate student research presentations at K-GRAD Forum today
- Lecture by Farah Jasmine Griffin on women, art and politics in World War II on Friday
- Facilities services director candidate to present at open forum
- 'D.evolution' by associate professor Nathan Howe on exhibit through April 8
- Reminder: Learn about volunteer, internship and employment opportunities at Fort Riley April 1
- Test your limits on the K-State high ropes course
- Bakery Science Club sale today
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Kansas State University student receives leadership award at national veterinary conference
- Biology graduate student receives prestigious postdoctoral fellowship
- K-State awards Edgerley-Franklin Urban Leadership Scholarship to five high school seniors
- Landscape Contracting Team places eighth at landscape competition
Campus construction activities
Volunteer opportunities
- Computing and information sciences students forming new special interest group
- Leadership ambassadors to host universitywide service event
- Help the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers host Noche de Ciencias — Night of Science event
March 29, 2016
From the administration
From the vice president for research
Legislative update
News and research
- Regents name search committee chair, thank K-State president for service
- Caffey named Kansas State University’s interim chief information officer
- Insuring against wildfires, earthquakes and other disasters
- Union's east elevator to close March 31
- College of Education creates pathway to teaching for college graduates
Events
- Kat Chats to present 'Meaningful Careers and Majors: The Benefits and How to Find Them' today
- The Center for the Advancement of Digital Scholarship presents 'Publishing, copyright and open access: Fundamentals for graduate students'
- Co-director of Imagining America to present on imagining possibilities April 4
- Arts & Sciences students to host diversity summit April 1
- College of Education hosts comedy troupe, storyteller and summit as part of social justice program
- Register now for K-State Dance Day Friday, April 1
- 'Echoes of the Past' relates the Holocaust through a survivor's eyes
- Director of Gizmo Pictures to speak at K-State 48 Film Festival kickoff March 31
- Reminder: University support staff open forum with President Schulz today
- Tech Tips Live! March 30: 'Should you be tweeting?'
- 'Adding a Bit More Color to Your Rainbow,' a conversation with Jonathan Paul Higgins
- Retirement celebration for Jim Charcon March 31
Human resources, benefits and training
- Fire extinguisher training offerings scheduled for April
- Hazard communication training offered April-June
Kudos, publications and presentations
Technology
University life
March 28, 2016
News and research
- Kansas State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory researchers evaluate space-time pattern and environmental drivers of bovine anaplasmosis
- A full house at K-State Olathe's Presidential Social
- Deadline extended for Dissertation Writing Retreat
Events
- A celebration of dance: SpringDance 2016 features variety of dance styles
- Grad student workshop today on using data
- International Week 2016
- Donate out-of-use textbooks to the K-State Books for Africa book drive
- Students given chance to expand and show off skills at 20th annual Mathematical Olympiad
- Physics department to host Jefferson Science Fellow Lecture on climate change
- Ultra-high stock density grazing webinar
- Collage Landscape Workshop for Adults at the Beach Museum of Art
- Physics student organization to host researcher's colloquium on laser beam combining
- Filmmakers to visit campus as part of the K-State 48 Film Festival
- Reminder: Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority resume workshop
- Morning coffee hour with Contemplative Practices
Human resources, benefits and training
- Hazardous waste awareness training offered April-June
- Introduction to PageUp for HCS liaisons training session offered April 13
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Wilken receives university award for undergraduate mentoring in research
- College of Business Administration professors' research receives best paper honors for upcoming Academy of Management Conference
- Student Life assistant vice president presents at National Association for Student Affairs Professionals annual conference
Gifts
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
University life
March 25, 2016
From the president
From the administration
News and research
- K-State Theatre students take a bite out of the Big Apple
- Mitigation project switches gears to provide assistance in south central Kansas
Events
- Food security presentation by Robert Egger, CEO of L.A. Kitchen, April 4
- Reminder: Director of Counseling Services candidate finalist interviews
- Institute celebrating Military Spouse Appreciation Day
- Tim Be Told to perform concert at All Faiths Chapel
- Gibson to present about Oz to Oz Fellowship at colloquium on campus
- Division of Biology Seminar March 25
- Learn to tell better stories from professional Irish storyteller
- K-State alumnus to discuss negotiating in job interviews at entomology seminar
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Six Kansas State University educators receive Presidential Awards for outstanding work
- Wind Ensemble completes nine-day West Coast tour
Technology
- K-State Online summer and fall automatic course creation
- Spring break brings increase in phishing scams
March 24, 2016
From the Kansas Board of Regents
From the vice president for research
News and research
- Global health leader will receive honorary doctorate from Kansas State University
- Kansas DegreeStats provides data on degree cost and earnings
Events
- Save the date: Meet your Military-Connected Students April 15
- Visiting Artist Lecture 'Use as Muse' by metalsmith Haley Bates
- Sigma Xi Distinguished Lecture March 29
- K-State baseball vs. Oklahoma State
- Field phenomics seminar today
Human resources, benefits and training
Kudos, publications and presentations
Gifts
Technology
Volunteer opportunities
March 23, 2016
From the administration
- A Day of Learning: Food Security Engagement Symposium invitation
- Letter from the V.P. for Student Life and Dean of Students Pat Bosco
- Reminder: Interim chief information officer/vice provost for information technology services candidate open forum presentation today
News and research
- Kansas State University team part of $10 million grant to study the Ogallala Aquifer
- Vice president for research search committee requests feedback on candidates by March 25
- Twelve Kansas State University alumni selected as 2016 Alumni Fellows
- Purchase tickets to Friends of K-State Libraries Gala by March 25
- WellCAT Ambassadors accepting applications for fall 2016
- Graduate students showcase research at annual research forum
- Reminder: Office of International Programs accepting nominations for International Collaboration Awards
Shared governance
Events
- K-State Open House gets back to its 'roots'
- Bakery Science Club sale today
- KSDB 91.9's scavenger hunt March 24
- Conference on Applied Statistics in Agriculture early registration rate ends April 1
- One credit hour electives open for spring and fall 2016
- Visiting speaker Adeline Koh to present lecture on digital humanities and diversity on Friday
- Faculty members to present panel about nonviolent American leaders April 7
- Making Your Own Way: Entrepreneurship in the Arts
- Osher Lifelong Learning to host bus trips to historical sites
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Kansas State University design team ties for first place in regional competition
- Kansas State University promotes 48 faculty members, 23 receive tenure
- Swanson's co-authored paper accepted for presentation at Academy of Management meeting
- Political science faculty present at International Studies Association annual convention
- Voice professor presents at College Music Society regional conference
- K-State geology team places third in competition
Technology
- Yammer to be integrated with Office 365
- Tech Tips Live! session recording available for 'Qualtrics — a primer'
- Mediasite spring cleaning
- K-State Online March updates
Volunteer opportunities
March 22, 2016
From the administration
- Reminder: Interim chief information officer/vice provost for information technology services candidate open forum presentation today
- Kansas Board of Regents March meeting agenda items
- Big 12 Faculty Fellowship program
Research
Legislative update
Events
- Reminder: Open forums to review Total Rewards study
- Fifth annual disco party, new bra crawl event to support Kansas State University cancer research in April
- Kansas State University offers electronics recycling event March 26
- Planning to graduate and participate in Graduate School's May commencement ceremony?
- Science on Tap: Developing insect traps for pest management
- Kat Chats: 'Ableist Language — Sticks and Stones May Break My Bones, but Words Will Never Hurt Me; Except When They Do'
- Reminder: 2016 K-State All-University Open House, Student Life exhibits due March 28
- Horseman's Association Lil' Wrangler's Day April 9
- Army dietitian to give 42nd annual Grace Shugart Lecture
- Professional filmmaking with your phone or iPad
Human resources, benefits and training
Kudos, publications and presentations
Technology
March 21, 2016
News and research
- Student Alumni Board selects 13 new members to assist K-State Alumni Association
- February in review: College of Arts & Sciences major highlights
- Cats' Den relocates for Union renovation
Shared governance
Events
- Opening of Engineering Hall to be marked by ribbon-cutting ceremony
- Reminder: K-State Alerts test today
- University support staff open forum March 29
- Grad student workshop today on using citation managers
- SafeZone training March 23
- Reminder: Craig Nessler, vice president for research candidate, to present open forum today
- Walk-In Wednesday this week, Connections 4 Your Career next week
- K-State's Beef Cattle Institute to host International Symposium on Beef Cattle Welfare
- Director of Counseling Services candidate finalists
- K-State Cancer Fighters to host HPV research presentation March 22
- March NACADA webinar
- K-State blood drive March 28-31
Human resources, benefits and training
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Office of Undergraduate Research & Creative Inquiry awards summer research and travel grants
- Journalism and mass communications students score big at annual Kansas Association of Broadcasters awards
- Hugheys receive counseling associations' awards
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
- March 2016 Lifelines — College of Veterinary Medicine newsletter
- Division of Facilities March newsletter
University life
March 18, 2016
From the administration
News and research
Events
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Two alumni join Kansas State University College of Engineering Hall of Fame
- Kansas State University College of Engineering alumni honored for career success
- APDesign professor appointed to panel
Gifts
March 17, 2016
News and research
Events
- 2016 Faculty and Professional Staff Retiree Ceremony and Reception
- L.I.F.E. Program aqua aerobics session 2
- Ecologist to address genomics/phenomics approaches to study insect herbivory
March 16, 2016
From the administration
News and research
- Certain food labeling and marketing claims can be misleading
- Advance health care directives important to all adults
- KSDB-FM celebrates 67 years
Human resources, benefits and training
Kudos, publications and presentations
Technology
March 15, 2016
Legislative update
Events
Kudos, publications and presentations
March 14, 2016
From the administration
- Student Life Programs Merger Work Group meets, invites suggestions
- Campus Parking and Transportation Study
News and research
Events
- Communicators' Brown Bag: KBOR director of communications to discuss communicating with diverse audiences
- Facilities services director candidate open forum
Human resources, benefits and training
Kudos, publications and presentations
- New members selected for Kansas State University's junior honorary Chimes
- Community development program honored with exceptional program award
- Babcock publishes paper in transportation journal
Gifts
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
- Center for Engagement and Community Development newsletter
- Graduate School spring 2016 newsletter
- Purchasing Post for March available online
Volunteer opportunities
March 11, 2016
From the administration
- Interim chief information officer/vice provost for information technology services candidate finalists
- Deadline approaching for presentation proposals for the 2016 Engagement Scholarship Consortium
- Friday First-Gen Focus
News and research
- Berhow promoted to associate vice president of strategic communications at the KSU Foundation
- Alianza scholarship application for Latino and Hispanic students
- Nominations open for Celebrating Service and Leadership Community Service Awards
Events
- Joye Gordon memorial March 26
- Veterinary Health Center to host annual Dog-N-Jog
- Division of Biology Seminar March 11
- Voter registration drive on Manhattan campus March 21-24
- K-State baseball vs. Milwaukee
- Facilities services director candidate open forum
- Temporary road closures for Saturday race
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Human ecology honor society Kappa Omicron Nu selects new members
- Kansas Forest Service district forester receives Conservation Achievement Program award
- Biologist to receive Distinguished Landscape Ecologist Award
- Dorhout to present at American Chemical Society National Meeting
- Junior in mechanical engineering to receive Presidential Award for undergraduate research
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
University life
March 10, 2016
From the administration
From the vice president for research
News and research
Events
- Reminder: College of Business Administration candidate open forum presentation today
- Women's Studies Advisory Board Lecture Series to feature Nancy Kassebaum Baker
- Staley School of Leadership Studies to host mobile food pantry
- Presidential Engagement Series: Republican debate watch party
Human resources, benefits and training
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Recent publications and news from New Prairie Press
- Swanson to teach course in Chicago as distinguished visiting scholar
- K-Staters' session wins Best of Region at NACADA conference
Financial services
Campus construction activities
March 9, 2016
From the administration
Research
News and research
- Call for faculty judges for K-State GRAD Forum
- Now accepting applications for the Kirmser Undergraduate Research Award
- Reminder: Vote now to help choose the official K-State tartan
- New career development program for students with disabilities
- Reminder: Graduate Student Council wants to hear about students' accomplishments
Events
- Presidential Engagement Series: Democratic debate watch party
- K-State baseball vs. Creighton
- Pet Away Stress with K-State Counseling Services
- NVivo 10 and 11 Advanced training scheduled March 25
- Reducing greenhouse gases topic of K-State Climate Change Group
- Learn how to engage on Twitter with Twitter Cop
- Bakery Science Club sale today
Kudos, publications and presentations
- University honors four with Commerce Bank and W.T. Kemper Foundation Outstanding Teaching Award
- Students going green: Recycling staff thanks volunteers
Technology
Campus construction and maintenance
March 8, 2016
From the KSU Foundation
Research
Legislative update
News and research
- SORA using K-State engineering, Olathe campus to improve health care
- Some pollinator-friendly flowers make new Prairie Star list
- Help keep the trails open on Konza Prairie
Events
- Reminder: College of Business Administration candidate open forum presentation today
- Jim Richardson exhibition explores life and meaning on the Great Plains
- Faculty and staff appreciation day at Tointon Family Stadium
- Reminder: Jerry Malayer, vice president for research candidate, to present open forum today
- Eat bread to raise dough, support Graduate Student Council
- K-State Online: Walk-in help sessions March 9
- Can you make a film in only 48 hours?
- March 10 iPad user meeting: Mind-mapping apps, and troubleshooting your iPad
- Retirement reception for Kathy Tilley
- 20th annual Travel and Dining Auction tickets on sale
- Upcoming meetings of Adolescents and Adults with Autism Support Group
- Art graduate student performance 'Ask Tooflady a Question'
Kudos, publications and presentations
- College of Human Ecology is StrengthsQuest Partner of the Year
- Higgs participates in National Academy of Sciences Zika virus workshop
- Military affairs executive director to present at academic conference
- American ethnic studies professor presents at the American Philosophical Association
- K-State Inline Hockey Club wins regional playoffs for first time in 20 years
March 7, 2016
Research
News and research
Events
- Kansas State University seeks innovative startup ideas for Launch a Business program
- K-State Alerts will be tested March 21
- Skills Workshop Series: Life Skills Session 3
- Share news with K-State e-newsletters
- K-State band concerts March 7-8
- Geography faculty candidate to discuss using models to understand the functioning of soils and landscapes
- Georgia Tech professor to deliver Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar address
- International expert Julian Pearce to present seminar in geology
Human resources, benefits and training
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Goins creates guitar program for children in Manhattan community
- Kansas State University student's work in science journalism wins prestigious Best in Festival award
Technology
University life
Volunteer opportunities
March 4, 2016
From the administration
News and research
- Walk Kansas lasts eight weeks, but benefits can go much longer
- Kansas Master Farmers, Master Farm Homemakers named
- Student from Lindsborg new student body president of Kansas State University; Frankfort student to serve as vice president
- Kansas State University's Summer Institute in Conflict Resolution for students, professionals
Events
- Headley exhibits 'thinkFast' in Seaton Hall Chang Gallery
- Learn how K-State programs improve student learning at the Assessment Showcase
- Reminder: K-State Leadership Seminar early registration deadline is March 9
- Exploring Advanced Features of Qualtrics March 18
- Delta Sigma Phi charity fundraiser Saturday, March 5
- Noted Korean-American pianist Ko Eun Lee to present recital, master class
- Meet Leslie A. Bassett, U.S. ambassador to Paraguay, March 9
- Division of Biology Seminar March 4
Human resources, benefits and training
- Putting a face to a name: Travis Gill
- Total Rewards Initiative update
- Staying the Course: Reacting to fluctuating markets webinar available
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Two Kansas State University students among Truman Scholarship finalists
- 37 undergraduate students selected to join K-State cancer research teams
- KS-LSAMP students present research at national conference
University life
- Faculty/staff student of concern guides delivered today
- Apply today: Phillips 66 Shield Scholarships available
March 3, 2016
From the vice president for research
From the KSU Foundation
News and research
- Kansas State University's Black Student Union again best in Big 12
- University Support Staff Senate elections reminder
Events
- K-State geographer to discuss the terrestrial water storage in the Anthropocene
- Reminder: Dave Schultz, vice president for research candidate, to present open forum today
- Design Expo tomorrow
- K-State Theatre's season continues with dramatic flair
- Presidential Engagement Series: Republican debate watch party
- SafeZone training March 9
- Contemplative Practices for Higher Education meeting
Human resources, benefits and training
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
March 2, 2016
From the provost
News and research
- Digging deep: Students help visitors discover purple roots at K-State's All-University Open House
- Students helping students: K-State Proud surpasses $1 million
Events
- CEO of Aspera Inc. to speak on birth and growth of high-speed transport platform for Eyestone Lecture
- Provost Lecture today: Heather Joseph addresses the power of open access
- Beef Quality Assurance regional meeting in Oberlin scheduled for March 9
- Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority Inc. hosts resume workshop
- Talk by comics author and historian Trina Robbins on Friday
- Writing Center, Graduate School offer Dissertation Writing Retreat May 16-20
- Reminder: Dorhout, vice president for research candidate, to present open forum today
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Kansas State University nominates four students for Goldwater Scholarship
- Faculty and students present at the Big 12 Black Student Government Conference
- Ronnie Grice to give commencement speech at the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center
Technology
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
March 1, 2016
From the administration
- Applications for Engagement Incentive Grants open today
- College of Business Administration dean candidate visit canceled
Research
Legislative update
News and research
- Reminder: Encourage students to participate in national survey
- Vote today for the official K-State tartan
- NSF grant to help researcher with work improving manufacture of ultra-thin precision parts
Events
- K-State Online: Walk-in help sessions March 2
- Fiction writer Rebecca Curtis to read from her work on Thursday
- Join the Friends of the K-State Libraries for 'Constructing the Future'
- K-State e-newsletter training March 8
- Kat Chats: Staying safe on Fake Patty's Day
- Dartmouth geography professor to discuss development in American South
- Learn to skydive: K-State Parachute Club offers first jump class March 11-12