January 31, 2019
Martin Luther King Jr. gives a speech on Jan. 19, 1968, at Ahearn Field House. Courtesy of the Morse Department of Special Collections.
From the administration
News and research
- Study identifies two proteins that suppress tumor growth in fruit flies, suggests similar effect on human cancers
- Apply now for sponsorship funds from the Dow Center for Multicultural and Community Studies
- Deadline extended for Green Action Fund call for proposals
- Add your textbooks to course reserves at K-State Libraries
Events
- Oz to Oz participant Joshua S. Mylne's presentation canceled
- Send a special Valentine's Day Tap-A-Gram
- APDesign Ekdahl Lecture to be streamed live Feb. 1
- University of Iowa professor to present Division of Biology seminar Feb. 1
Human resources, benefits and training
Kudos, publications and presentations
- New study explores the effects of creative advertising on brand recall
- JMC senior Rafael Garcia to present published work, 'A case study of a rural Hispanic newspaper in the Midwest'
University life
- Staley School of Leadership Studies accepting class leader applications
- Call for ADVANCE Distinguished Lecture Series applications
Volunteer opportunities
January 30, 2019
Lights shine near the north side of Anderson Hall.
News and research
Events
- K-State's Ebony Theatre presents 'Stick Fly' by Lydia R. Diamond Feb. 1-2
- Bakery Science Club to host first bake sale of semester today
- Community garden sign-ups starting
- OSU's Brendan Hanger to present geology seminar Jan. 31
- 'Pop-Up' to Powercat Financial
Human resources, benefits and training
- Requests for reclassification accepted beginning Feb. 1
- Resources to Attract a Highly Talented, Diverse Workforce session offered Feb. 13
Technology
Volunteer opportunities
January 29, 2019
Sunflowers grow in the summer in a Kansas State University field north of the Manhattan campus.
From the president
From the administration
Events
- New exhibition at Beach Museum of Art features work of White House photographer, university alumnus Pete Souza
- Bonita Gooch to deliver 19th annual Huck Boyd Lecture in Community Media
- Two K-Staters named recipients of Commerce Bank and W.T. Kemper Foundation presidential awards for diversity excellence
- College of Arts and Sciences to host fifth annual Civil Rights Teach-In
- Retirement reception for engineering librarian Alice Trussell on Feb. 1
- Chinese Spring Festival Gala in the Year of the Pig is coming Jan. 31
- Cancer center director candidate interview
- K-State Libraries announce schedule for spring graduate workshop series
- Presentation by Oz to Oz participant Joshua S. Mylne canceled
- Safe Zone announces spring introductory training schedule
- Still time to register for Feb. 1-2 teaching workshop
Human resources, benefits and training
- 2018 total compensation statements are available
- Evaluating USS Work Performance for supervisors session offered Feb. 12
Technology
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
January 28, 2019
K-State's Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Observance Week continues through Feb. 2.
From the provost
From the administration
- National search for dean of College of Veterinary Medicine
- Submit applications for University Outstanding Department or Unit Award for Enhancing Diversity
- Reminder: Spring submissions for K-State Mentoring Fellowships are due Feb. 8
KSUnite
News and research
- Division of Biology faculty member attends Alan Alda Center science communication workshop
- Donations from K-Staters may help those affected by federal government shutdown
- KSU Foundation phone numbers have changed: Please update your contacts
Shared governance
Events
- ADVANCE Distinguished Lecture Series presents Russell Vance
- KSUnity Conference: Learn about inclusive leadership
- Visiting Fulbright scholar Geoff Cockfield to give seminar Jan. 31
- Expression of Strengths Symposium in the College of Arts and Sciences
Kudos, publications and presentations
- 24th cohort of TRIO McNair Scholars selected
- K-State Engineering Extension enters into partnership with Enel Green Power North America
- McDiffett, director of benefits, graduates from TIAA's Emerging Leaders Network program
Technology
University life
- Snyder Leadership Legacy Fellows Program seeking applications until Feb. 22
- Call for applications: Sarachek Predoctoral Honors Fellowship and Travel Awards
- Pollution Prevention intern program now accepting applications
January 25, 2019
Focused in Friday: Purple stools at Call Hall.
News and research
- Duo: Feb. 12 enrollment deadline for faculty/staff Group 2
- Sociologist provides testimony to Kansas House Committee on Rural Revitalization
Events
- Jan. 31 Thirsty Thursday to honor advisors
- Concert Band Clinic begins Friday
- Confucius Institute to host fourth Chinese Culture Fair on Feb. 9
- Fulbright scholar delivers political science lecture on the Australia-US Alliance
- Call for graduate student abstracts: K-State Graduate Research, Arts, and Discovery Forum
Personnel changes
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
- Office of the Registrar shares spring 2019 PDF newsletter
- Share your unique story with alumni in K-Stater magazine
University life
Volunteer opportunities
January 24, 2019
From the administration
News and research
- University awarded $521,800 to build community capacity and collaboration for juvenile justice initiatives
- K-State charters National Science Teachers Association student chapter
Events
- Commerce Bank's Derrick Nelson to speak at College of Business Administration Diversity Lecture on Jan. 29
- K-State Center on Aging to host film showing Feb. 7
- Jan. 30 webinar: Get started captioning with Automatic Sync Technologies
- Reminder to register for Faculty Exchange for Teaching Excellence workshop by Jan. 25.
- Dance program seniors to host auditions Saturday, Jan. 26
- Koch Discovery Scholarship information sessions
Human resources, benefits and training
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Derek Mosier recognized as Professor of the Week
- Students top journalism professionals in statewide contest
- APDesign architecture student wins in international design competition
University life
January 23, 2019
From the administration
News and research
Events
- Registration open for annual Three Minute Thesis competition
- Application deadline for the summer 2019 K-State in Italy
- Union Kitchen Grand Opening
- Reminder: Applications for Science Communication Awards due Jan. 28
- Love Cats?
- Agri-Industry Career Fair open to students of all majors
- Retirement reception for Brenda Schaffer
- Tickets on sale now for Harlem Globetrotters at Bramlage Coliseum
- 'What If I Fail?:' A panel on resiliency
- Graduate Student Council to host paint and sip on Jan. 26
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Arts and Sciences student wins national BEA scholarship
- Architecture professor conducts critical thinking workshop
University life
- K-State Alumni Association seeks nominations for 2019 Alumni Excellence Award
- Arts and Sciences mentorship program name change
- K-State Alumni Association accepting applications for 2019 Homecoming Committee
- Counseling Services offers spring semester therapy groups
Volunteer opportunities
January 22, 2019
From the administration
KSUnite
News and research
- Important Hale Library updates: Services, locations, technology
- K-State Online name change to 'Canvas' only
Events
- Faculty Senate to host spring open forums
- K-State men's basketball hosts Texas Tech tonight
- CARE to host Stalking Awareness Month activities
- 'UnBEElivable': An exhibition at the Chapman Gallery by Master of Fine Arts candidate Mauresa Mitchell
- Science on Tap presents 'The Prairie Chicken Dance of Love — a Vanishing Phenomenon on Kansas Prairies'
- Pre-Law Ambassadors hosting open house today
- ECM hosts Cook for Community
- Noontime Yoga for spring 2019
Human resources, benefits and training
- 'Benefit' Your Team session offered Feb. 5
- Caremark pharmacy benefit accepted at Lafene Health Center
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Rivera to serve on Gov. Kelly's Education Council among other state organizations
- Erika Lindshield recognized as Professor of the Week
- Fouquette and Fronce accepted into Emerging Leaders Network program
University life
- Annual K-State online catalog updates
- Reminder: Green Action Fund proposal submission deadline is Feb. 1
- Lacy's Fresh Fare and Catering to begin spring service Feb. 11
- Blue Key Senior Honorary seeks nominations
Volunteer opportunities
- Researcher studying treatments for suicidal thoughts, offering possible help for those in need
- Mother-daughter Smart Fit Girls program open for new participants
January 18, 2019
Focused in Friday: The Bluemont Bell was cast and donated to Bluemont College by Joseph Ingalls in 1861 to call students to class.
News and research
- Robotics research to reduce chemical application, advance crop production
- University registrar announces retirement
- John C. Pair Horticulture Center to remain open
- KSU Foundation phone numbers to change
Events
- K-State men's basketball hosts TCU Saturday
- Welcome back with Week of Welcome Events
- Register now to attend annual teaching workshop, 'Breaking Down Roadblocks to Student Success'
University life
January 17, 2019
A drafting room in the machine design department in 1912. Courtesy of the Morse Department of Special Collections.
From the administration
From the Kansas Board of Regents
News and research
Events
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Housing and Dining Services honors employees
- Bolton presents at Kansas National Education Association's inaugural 'Racial and Social Justice in Education Summit'
University life
January 16, 2019
A snowfall at the Kansas State University Gardens.
From the administration
Events
- Join Global Campus today at Peer-to-Peer Distance Learning Exchange
- Office of the Registrar to host retirement reception for Sandy Lumb
- Food systems architect to open spring 2019 Ekdahl Lecture Series
Human resources, benefits and training
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Kansas State University wins 42 awards for promoting higher education
- School of Music, Theatre, and Dance professor wins best director award
January 15, 2019
The World War II Memorial, "Tags of Honor," in the center of the circular drive near McCain Auditorium and Fairchild Hall.
News and research
- KSU Foundation: Kansas State University's Innovation and Inspiration Campaign surpasses $1.3 billion milestone
- Duo, new IT security layer, has Jan. 29 enrollment deadline for faculty/staff Group 1
- Transboundary animal disease training at the Biosecurity Research Institute; new opportunities open
Events
- Director of parking and transportation candidates to present open forums
- Celebrate 'Kansas Firsts' for Kansas Day on Jan. 29
- Registration open for Center for Rural Enterprise Engagement's Insight Summit
- Demonstrate broader impacts at Girls Researching Our World workshop
Human resources, benefits and training
- Stop the Bleed training offered Jan. 23
- Supervising Students on the Job training session offered Jan. 29
- Introduction to Supervision series to begin Feb. 5
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
University life
January 14, 2019
Snow covered branches on the K-State Manhattan campus.
From the administration
Events
Human resources, benefits and training
- Nominations open for unclassified professional staff, university support staff awards
- 2018 W-2 forms available in State of Kansas Employee Self Service
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Anita Dille recognized as Professor of the Week
- Farris named to role with national leadership program
- Locanthi Dowell appointed to director of Kansas State Council of Society of Human Resource Management
University life
January 11, 2019
Focused in Friday: "Special K" sculpture on the Kansas State Polytechnic Campus. The sculpture was gifted by Verna Fitzsimmons, former CEO and dean of the campus. Read more at k-state.edu/media/newsreleases/2018-07/sculpture71318.html.
Events
- Departments invited to participate in inaugural Free for All Friday
- Save the date: Director of parking and transportation open forums
- Free Saturday Intro to CrossFit class
Human resources, benefits and training
Kudos, publications and presentations
Campus construction and maintenance
January 10, 2019
From the president
From the administration
News and research
Human resources, benefits and training
Health and safety
Technology
Campus construction and maintenance
January 9, 2019
Fairchild Hall's reflection in a window at All Faiths Chapel.
From the administration
News and research
Events
Kudos, publications and presentations
January 8, 2019
Shared governance
Events
- Ensuring successful CRO-sponsor relationships focus of March 5 seminar
- Presenter list announced for Peer-to-Peer Distance Learning Exchange Jan. 16
Kudos, publications and presentations
Technology
Campus construction and maintenance
January 7, 2019
Purple lights shine on the south side of the K-State Student Union.
From the administration
News and research
Events
Human resources, benefits and training
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Todd Goodson recognized as Professor of the Week
- Engineering professor named to watch list
- K-State cohosts joint U.S. and India nuclear reactor safety symposium
Volunteer opportunities
January 4, 2019
Focused in Friday: The clock that stands north of Holtz Hall was provided by donations from the classes of 1968, 1971, 1973 and 1974.
Human resources, benefits and training
- Employee Relations and Engagement to host performance review clinic Jan. 11
- 2019 health insurance information
Kudos, publications and presentations
Campus construction and maintenance
January 3, 2019
Fairchild Hall under construction in 1893. Courtesy of the Morse Department of Special Collections.
From the administration
Events
- Kansas State Polytechnic offers free drone tips webinar and live question-and-answer session
- Safe Zone advanced training to focus on stalking in technology
Human resources, benefits and training
- Hazardous Waste Awareness Training dates for spring 2019
- Managing Difficult Conversations session offered Jan. 17
Personnel changes
January 2, 2019
Snow falls at the Kansas State University Gardens.
Events
- Reminder: Register to attend annual Winter Academic Advising Institute
- K-State CrossFit offering membership discount
Human resources, benefits and training
- Asbestos Awareness for K-State Building Occupants training dates for spring 2019
- Hazard Communication training dates for spring 2019