January 31, 2018
The Bluemont Bell was cast and donated to Bluemont College by Joseph Ingalls in 1861 to call students to class.
From the administration
News and research
- Veterinary researcher receives $2 million NIH R01 grant to investigate influenza viruses in bats
- Industry professional joins K-State Olathe as professor of practice in animal health
Events
- Navy Concert Band dropping anchor at McCain for March 5 performance
- Vernon Larson Lecture today
- Save the date for the Developing Scholars Program Symposium
- Film editing workshop Feb. 1 from K-State 48 Film Festival
- Bakery Science Club sale today
- K-State’s Ebony Theater hosts First Friday on Feb. 2
- LIFE Program offering new evening Functional Fitness and Mobility class
- Counseling Services to host Moment of Mindfulness
- Education Abroad Fair today
Technology
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
January 30, 2018
Hale Library was dedicated in 1997 after a multiyear renovation and expansion project of the original campus library building, Farrell Library.
From the administration
- From Provost Mason and Vice President Bosco: Charting a student-centered approach to strategic enrollment management
- Requests for reclassification to be accepted beginning Feb. 1
- Legislative update
News and research
- Giving it a spin: University contributes two collections of 78 discs to massive international digitization initiative
- Veterinary diagnostic researchers continuing research on swine influenzas and circoviruses with new grants
Events
- Diversity Lecture Series event on Jan. 31
- Scholar and poet Fred Moten presents on his work on Friday, Feb. 2
- Save the date: University Support Staff Employee Recognition Ceremony April 18
- Spring 2018 workshops and events from the Center for the Advancement of Digital Scholarship
- Presentation on K-State concealed carry weapons policy Wednesday
- Taiwanese food festival
- Pre-law spring open house
- Kat Chat: 'Sticks and Stones: Words CAN Hurt'
- Call for presentations for 30th annual K-State Conference on Applied Statistics in Agriculture
Kudos, publications and presentations
Technology
University life
- Johnson Cancer Research Center spring award applications are due March 1
- K-State First seeks instructors for University Experience and Student Success CAT Communities
- Bringing in the Bystander: Submit your name ideas
Volunteer opportunities
January 29, 2018
Sunflowers grow in a Kansas State University field north of the Manhattan campus.
From the administration
News and research
- Kansas State Polytechnic builds new physics lab as experiential learning space
- Grain milling and processing expert joins the grain science department
Events
- Landon Lecture today at 10:30 a.m. in Forum Hall
- University's annual Engagement Symposium to highlight how dialogue, deliberation are vital for polarized public issues
- First Thirsty Thursday welcomes all university staff to help celebrate diversity
- Communitywide poverty simulation Feb. 24 at Pottorf Hall in CiCo Park
- First Safe Zone introductory training of the semester offered this week
- Reminder: Eat at Chipotle tonight to support Up 'til Dawn and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
- The Library and Your Research: Starting Your Literature Review today
- Third annual K-State 3MT kicks off Feb. 13; participant registration now open
- 2018 Vanguard Lecture Series to feature Sally Campbell Galman
- Fourth annual Housing Fair
Kudos, publications and presentations
Technology
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
Volunteer opportunities
January 26, 2018
Focused in Friday: Snow on a bench near Regnier Hall.
From the administration
News and research
- Linda Cook named chief of staff, director of community relations
- Development of human-animal health research platform moves forward, orphan disease testing to begin this year
Events
- Today: K-State Affinity Group brown bag lunch and Martin Luther King Jr.'s speech listening party
- Director of Office of Institutional Equity finalists to present open forums
- McCain Performance Series presents The Temptations on Feb. 2
- Wayne Goins to be featured speaker for What Matters to Me and Why series
- Faculty Senate to host spring open forums
- LIFE Program aqua aerobics open enrollment
- Prescribed Burning in Woodlands Workshop planned
Kudos, publications and presentations
January 25, 2018
The annual Laying of the Wreaths ceremony will be today following the lecture by Martin Luther King III.
From the administration
News and research
Events
- Martin Luther King III lecture and Laying of the Wreaths ceremony today
- 'I Am Not Your Negro' film screening today
- 'Not Without Laughter' opens Feb. 1 at Purple Masque Theatre
- Visiting artist lecture on Monday by En Iwamura
- College of Education hosts brown bag on facilitating safe discussions
- Great Plains Grazing to host 'New National Cattle Comfort Advisor' webinar
- K-State to host Great Plains Model Arab League
Human resources, benefits and training
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Carol W. Shanklin to receive K-State Alumni Association's 2018 Flinchbaugh Family Wildcat Pride Award
- Hanson named Research Dietetic Practice Group Member of the Year
- Ford coordinator receives regional advisor of the month
- Housing and Dining Services hosts KSUnity Conference
University life
- Nominate your student employees for the 2018 Kyle Pelton Student Employee of the Year award
- Graduate Student Leadership Development Program
Volunteer opportunities
January 24, 2018
A winter scene at the Kansas State University Gardens.
News and research
Events
- Today's Martin Luther King Jr. Observance Week events
- Bakery Science Club sale today
- Workshop to boost sales performance, develop self-confident sales reps is March 28-29 at K-State Olathe
- New Faculty luncheon on Feb. 1 to feature Don Boggs and Brian Lindshield
- Center of Excellence for Translational and Comparative Oncology Research to host continuing education symposium
- Grad students: Take your scholarship to the next level with 'The Library and Your Research'
- Help support Up 'til Dawn and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital by eating Chipotle
Human resources, benefits and training
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Keen recognized with ASHRAE Award of Merit
- Swanson publishes a corporate responsibility approach to leading the triple bottom line
University life
- K-State Alumni Association accepting applications for 2018 Homecoming Committee
- New lunch options available at K-State Student Union
- Powercat Financial now accepting student applications
Volunteer opportunities
January 23, 2018
Snow blankets the Quad near Hale Library.
From the administration
News and research
- Kansas State University earns No. 4 spot in ranking of top veterinary schools
- New regulation requires safeguarding of controlled unclassified information
- Hospitality management department hires Lacy's Fresh Fare and Catering lab coordinator
- Moving firewood long distances can spread pests, disease
Events
- Reminder: Martin Luther King Jr. Observance Week events today
- Science on Tap: Unlocking the invisible world of microbes
- Join the Black Faculty and Staff Alliance book club this February
- National Stalking Awareness Month event today
- Math Circle Seminar to host discussion for parents on advanced school math education
Kudos, publications and presentations
University life
- Accommodating students in your classroom
- Snyder Leadership Legacy Fellows program seeking applications until Feb. 23
January 22, 2018
Anderson Hall in the winter.
News and research
- College of Veterinary Medicine establishes Center of Excellence for Translational and Comparative Oncology Research at Kansas State University
- Three finalists to be interviewed for assistant vice president for university risk and compliance officer
- Grant funding offered in Kansas, Nebraska for wood-based biochar
Events
- Plan to come: Joyce Banda to present Landon Lecture on Jan. 29
- K-State Confucius Institute begins new semester of Chinese classes
- Kick off the semester with a Kansas Science Communication Initiative social and meeting
- 'Bending the Arc' film screening
- Tickets on sale now for spring 2018 Hale Library Concert Series
- Support K-State music, theatre and dance students by attending the Scholarship Extravaganza
- 2018 K-State Leadership Seminar March 28
- Orpheus Chamber Orchestra and Tine Thing Helseth coming to McCain Jan. 31
- Date change: 'Strengths in Action: MyStrengthStories Brought to Life'
- Center for Advocacy, Response and Education brings National Stalking Awareness Month events to K-State
- Be a part of Safe Zone: Become an ally
- Grand opening of Recreational Services' Performance Zones
- College of Agriculture Diversity Student Leader Reception today
- Career Center hosting orientation sessions for diverse student candidates for part-time position
Human resources, benefits and training
University life
- Call for applications: Sarachek Predoctoral Honors Fellowship and Travel Awards
- The Writing Center is open for the spring term
January 19, 2018
Focused in Friday: Ahearn Field House is where Martin Luther King Jr. gave a university speech on Jan. 19, 1968, before his death in April 1968.
News and research
- College of Veterinary Medicine holds open house for renovated anatomy laboratory and learning space
- Departments: Apply by Jan. 31 to receive student fee for courses utilizing open/alternative materials
- Kristan Corwin named associate dean for research in College of Arts and Sciences
- Diagnostic professor Beckham publishes article on biological threat reduction in OIE publication
- Wildland fire risk is above normal in central, southern Plains
Events
- Updated ticket and security information for Jan. 25 Martin Luther King III lecture
- Canceled: Jan. 19 Legislative Review Session
- Workshop: Teaching Tools to Improve Student Learning and Teacher Evaluations
- Social and online media professional training offered
- Faculty Exchange for Teaching Excellence Spring Teaching Workshop Jan. 26
- Reminder: Retirement reception for Diana Blake today
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Endowed professorship awarded to engineering professor Melanie Derby
- Cable publishes heritage interpretation textbook
Technology
University life
- K-State 2018 Distinguished Lecturers Series call for proposals extended to Jan. 26
- Call for nominations: Commerce Bank and W.T. Kemper Foundation Distinguished Graduate Faculty Award
- Nominate a K-State Libraries professional staff member for the Dean's Award
- Submissions open for Sullivan Poetry Award
January 18, 2018
Martin Luther King Jr. gives a speech on Jan. 19, 1968 at Ahearn Field House. Courtesy of the University Archives.
From the administration
- Research Weekly
- Governmental relations office hosts Legislative Review Sessions
- Reminder about Engagement Benchmarking Tool
- Letter from the vice provost for undergraduate studies
From the Kansas Board of Regents
News and research
- Hospitality management professor of practice joins K-State Olathe
- Athletic training announces pre-professional program
- Kansas State Polytechnic students visit Washington, D.C., to learn aviation policymaking
- CVM faculty journey to Tanzania for third workshop in OIE Veterinary Education Twinning Project
Events
- Attendees of MLK's K-State address gather to reflect on his message
- Chief executive officer of International Interior Design Association to present at APDesign
- Three minutes to register: Three Minute Thesis is back Feb. 13 and Feb. 27
- Agri-Industry Career Fair open to students of all majors
Human resources, benefits and training
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Kansas State University's creative teams receive 28 CASE awards for promoting higher education
- Rader receives outstanding teaching assistant award
- Two APDesign students receive prestigious Dwight David Eisenhower Transportation Graduate Fellowship
- Rauh joins McNair Scholars Program as program manager
- College of Education faculty members present at Harvard
Technology
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
University life
January 17, 2018
Frost forms on the K-State Manhattan campus
From the administration
News and research
- Special book by Dwight Eisenhower finds way back to Kansas State University
- University engineering team to design, analyze and test against high-level radiological materials threat
Events
- Location change: Martin Luther King III Jan. 25 lecture
- Student affairs professionals invited to symposium on racial justice
- Save the date: Director of institutional equity candidate open forums
- K-State CrossFit offers free introduction classes
- UFM Community Garden signups
- K-State Confucius Institute offers Chinese Name Pronunciation Workshop
- Natacha Buchanan to speak at College of Business Administration Diversity Lecture
- K-State to host basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in special Bramlage lecture
- The New American Garden – The Landscape Architecture of the Oehme van Sweden
- Water Stories School Tour
Human resources, benefits and training
- Introduction to Supervision course starts Feb. 6
- 2017 electronic W-2 forms available
- 'Title IX: Recognizing and Reporting Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence' offered Jan. 26
Kudos, publications and presentations
- OURCI issues spring 2018 Travel and Research Grants
- Agronomy graduate students take first place honors at recent Weed Science Society meeting
Technology
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
University life
- Campus community gifts made the Center for Child Development Giving Tree Project a success
- Counseling Services offers spring semester therapy groups
Volunteer opportunities
- A few spots remain for Reserves or National Guard personnel in exercise study
- Graduate School accepting Graduate Student Ambassador applications
January 16, 2018
A bust of Martin Luther King Jr. sits outside Ahearn Field House.
News and research
- Kansas State University honored for commitment to diversity
- APDesign student wins Manko design competition
- Barbercheck to lead Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance
- Call for Graduate student nominations: Catalyzing Advocacy in Science and Engineering workshop
- Australian Fulbright senior scholar to visit Kansas State University Jan. 18-19
Shared governance
Events
- Free noontime yoga on campus
- Apply now: Spend summer 2018 in Italy
- Expression of Strengths Symposium for College of Arts and Sciences
- Save the date: Feeding the Future Feb. 3
- Interfaith Leadership Webinar with Eboo Patel
- Geography Colloquium chronicles worldwide photography of birds
Human resources, benefits and training
- Hazardous waste awareness trainings January-March
- Human Capital Services designing Unclassified Supervisory Program
- Hazard communication training dates for January-March
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
University life
January 12, 2018
Focused in Friday: From 1959 to 1994 the Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity cannon announced each touchdown scored by the Wildcats at home football games. It is now outside the K-State Alumni Center.
Events
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Engineers and soil physicist are joint recipients of National Water and Energy Conservation Award
- Architecture professor conducts critical thinking workshop at international conference
- Konza LTER announces retirement of staff chemist
University life
January 11, 2018
K-State's Fairchild Hall was built in 1894 and originally was used as the Library and Agricultural Science Hall.
From the administration
News and research
- USDA-funded multi-robot farming project to aid in increasing world's food supply
- KSU Foundation: A new year of hires and promotions
Events
- Kansas State University celebrates 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s visit with observance week
- Upcoming event offers resources, advice to new K-12 teachers
- Moscow Festival Ballet presents 'Swan Lake' at McCain on Jan. 26
- Communicators' Brown Bag Jan. 18 features Global Food Systems update
- Retirement reception for Diana Blake canceled
- Sixth national Rural Grocery Summit call for presentations/abstracts
- Registration for spring 2018 Osher Lifelong Learning Program is now open
Kudos, publications and presentations
Technology
January 10, 2018
The branches of a white pine tree collect snow.
From the administration
News and research
- From the KSU Foundation: Innovation and Inspiration Campaign surpasses $1.1 billion milestone
- University's online degree programs rise in U.S. News & World Report annual rankings
- Computer scientists to study application of big data for improved disaster management and response
Events
Human resources, benefits and training
Kudos, publications and presentations
University life
January 9, 2018
The sun shines through the windows in the Farrell Library Great Room of Hale Library.
From the administration
Events
- K-State to host Diversity and Inclusion game vs. Oklahoma Jan. 16
- Tell your Strengths story at new event, 'Strengths in Action: MyStrengthStories Brought to Life'
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Kansas State University's online Professional MBA program continues to rise, earns Top 40 ranking
- Kansas State University's Brett Montague to receive leadership award at national veterinary conference
Technology
University life
Volunteer opportunities
January 8, 2018
Snow on the branch of an Amur honeysuckle tree.
From the administration
Events
- Executive Education by Kansas State University accepting applications for next classes
- Tony Award-winning 'Cabaret' comes to McCain Jan. 16
- Research Administrators Council meets Jan. 9
- Graduate student orientation activities scheduled this week
- Reminder: Partnering with University Printing course offered Friday
- Faculty to present at Peer-to-Peer Distance Learning Exchange Jan. 10
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- College of Arts and Sciences hires Deborah Goins as instructional designer
- Maggie Behnke awarded conference scholarship
- Veterinary livestock services intern receives national food animal incentive award
- Manhappenin', Collegian staff win awards
Technology
Campus construction and maintenance
University life
January 5, 2018
Focused in Friday: The seven-foot bronze Wildcat statue overlooking the K-State Alumni Center's Johnson Terrace, created by Salina artist Richard "Dick" Bergen ’63 and son Rich Bergen ’86, ’98.
Events
- Save the date: Martin Luther King III to speak on campus Jan. 25
- Retirement reception for Diana Blake Jan. 11
University life
January 4, 2018
Five students play in the snow south of present-day Anderson Hall in about 1898. Courtesy of the Morse Department of Special Collections.
News and research
- University's chief of staff, community relations director to retire
- Jason Ellis named permanent department head for K-State communications and agricultural education department
Events
- Reminder: Mediasite unavailable during Jan. 8 upgrade
- Retirement, goodbye reception for Kris Fulkerson and Amanda Christensen
- K-State CrossFit offers free introduction classes
January 3, 2018
Snow covers the ground at the Kansas State University Gardens.
News and research
- Kansas State University research team wins R&D 100 Award for wearable radiation detection technology
Events
- Retirement reception for Officer Tim Schrag
- Learn more about University Printing's services in Printing 201 course
Health and safety
Volunteer opportunities
January 2, 2018
Clouds in the sky over Anderson Hall.
From the administration
Events
- Landon Lecture Series to feature Joyce Banda, first female president of Malawi, on Jan. 29
- Kansas State Polytechnic offers free drone tips webinar and live question-and-answer session
- CARE to host train the trainer session in bystander intervention