March 29, 2019
Focused in Friday: K-State Alumni Center
From the administration
News and research
- Think fast, but plan ahead: Emergency preparedness resources are available
- Kansas State University Polytechnic Campus renews collaboration with Salina Liberty to fly unmanned aircraft at home games
Events
- College of Business Inclusion Summit to feature corporate panel, round table discussions
- Vasant Festival 2019
- Oz to Oz Fulbright scholar Gordon Duff to present on Tuesday, April 2
- Retirement reception for Donnie Silva and Joseph Myers
- Triota presents 'Your Identity, Our Campus'
Human resources, benefits and training
- 2019 President's Award of Excellence for Unclassified Professional winners
- 2019 K-State University Support Staff Award of Excellence winners
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- College of Engineering Ambassadors named for 2019
- Five K-State students awarded Joey Lee Garmon Undergraduate Scholarship
- Percussion students receive coaching session with internationally recognized Sō Percussion ensemble, perform to capacity audience
- Freeland receives first-place awards in Kansas Professional Communicators contest
- K-State Choir professors, directors, students gain recognition at national conference
- Master of Agribusiness program selected as a standout exhibitor at international trade show
- K-State choral program hosts 28 international choral conductors
Campus construction and maintenance
University life
- Family of the Year 2019 applications due March 31
- Interested in saving money? Look for spring courses with the Open/Alternative Textbook icon
March 28, 2019
The first residence hall on campus, Van Zile Hall, under construction in 1926, with the Experimental Feeding Barn on the left. Courtesy of the Morse Department of Special Collections.
From the administration
Shared governance
Events
- CRM listening tours
- Pi up with Phi Sigma Pi and Pie Five
- Celebrate the arrival of spring with 'SpringDance '19'
- Distinguished alumni to take part in College of Business Administration panel discussion
- Retirement reception honoring Richard Ott and Peter Mudrack today
- Join K-State Libraries today for an Open/Alternative Textbook information session
- Division of Biology Seminar March 29
- K-State Leadership Seminar — register today
- 'Just Doug' and 'Ella': Film screening and discussion with director Dan Chen
- SGA to host town hall with Manhattan City Commission tonight
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Five construction science and management students awarded national scholarships
- Jones awarded Outstanding Young Teacher Award at Midwest ASAS/ADSA Meeting
- College of Arts and Sciences announces the Faculty Enhancement Program awardees for fiscal year 2020
- Biology professor and graduate student selected for first K-State science communication awards
- Accreditation of social work program reaffirmed until 2026
- K-State sorority recognized at Greater Manhattan Community Foundation Awards event
Technology
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
March 27, 2019
News and research
- Kansas State University engineering alumni honored for career success
- Twelve Kansas State University alumni selected as 2019 Alumni Fellows
- Incomplete grade policy: Extensions impact advisors and instructors
Events
- Pi up with Phi Sigma Pi and Pie Five
- Nobel laureate to address STEM educators
- Grace M. Shugart Lecture Series presents 'Turnip the Beet: Our Journey from Farm to School'
- 'America's Got Talent' finalist DIAVOLO to perform its Veterans Project at 'SpringDance '19'
- Education specialist Clark Hoelscher to give two workshops on biology and education at K-State on March 29
- APDesign art call for Diversity Week
- Bakery Science Club sale
- Second faculty development workshop on Scholarship of Teaching and Learning offered March 28
- Scott Lovell speaks on protein structures at today's Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics Seminar
- Mitigation of ozone pollution in crops to be featured in Elmer G. Heyne Crop Science Lecture
- Reception for Indonesian faculty visitors March 28
- Jose Contreras-Vidal to present electrical and computer engineering seminar Mar. 28
- 2019 Agricultural Technology Management Club Lawn Mower Clinic
- Still time to register for Kansas Association of Historians annual conference
- Pre-Health Ambassadors to have bake sale at Farmers Market
- Working with Minor Children on Campus workshop
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
- History professor awarded fellowship at St. Andrews Centre for French History and Culture
- K-State Landscape Contracting Team places 12th at National Collegiate Landscape Competition
- K-State First faculty and staff present at two national conferences
University life
March 26, 2019
From the administration
News and research
Events
- Tickets for lecture by 'The Hate U Give' author Angie Thomas available on April 2
- Attend the annual K-State Graduate Research, Arts, and Discovery Forum
- K-State to co-host 34th annual MANRRS National Conference
- K-State saxophone professor to present new electroacoustic work 'The Loveliness of Air — I Can't Breathe'
- K-State Social Club dinner on Tuesday, April 2
- Visiting Artist Lecture by metalsmith Marilyn da Silva
- K-State alumnus and Vanderbilt doctoral student to speak about exoskeletons and prosthetics
- University of Leeds' Caroline Peacock to present geology seminar March 27
- ADVANCE Distinguished Lecture Series presents Dylan Thurston
March 25, 2019
Lights shine at the Kansas State University Gardens.
From the administration
- Save the date: KSUnite 2019 scheduled for Nov. 6
- Big 12 Faculty Fellowship Program now accepting applications
KSUnite
News and research
- Animal science support for Cats' Cupboard tops $7,000
- Nominate summer and fall projects now for Kirmser Undergraduate Research Award
Events
- 2019 Faculty and Professional Staff Retiree Ceremony
- DMSA Family recognition event this week
- Office of the Registrar to host retirement reception for Ivy Popovich
- 'Spotlight on English' showcases undergraduate research, activities for the K-State campus community
- Farmers market takes place Wednesday
- ATID Showcase of Excellence set for April 25
- USDA national program leaders to present 'Food Science and Nutrition Funding at the USDA-NIFA' April 3
- Visiting Artist Workshop in printmaking with Shelley Thorstensen
- American Chemical Society-Student Affiliate hosts 'An Evening With' Sarah Lamm
- Student academic success workshop offered March 27
- Live Ideas Lecture: Shakespeare and food
- Recyclemania week six standings
- Period Project hopes to end stigma
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Blue Key Honor Society selects 2019-2020 members
- Powercat Financial selects new Peer Financial Counselors, Student Advisory Board members
Campus construction and maintenance
March 22, 2019
Focused in Friday: The curtain at the Purple Masque Theatre.
From the administration
Events
- Hospitality management now taking orders for bierocks
- Retirement reception honoring Richard Ott and Peter Mudrack
- The Library and Your Research: Managing Citations and References repeat session offered Monday
- Drama therapy program announces Universal Design for Learning workshop
- Opportunity to join student Men's Engagement Group
- Attend the Social Services Career Meet-Up
- Division of Biology Seminar today
- 'Take a Hike: Physical Activity Effects on Cognition and Brain Function' talk by Arthur Kramer
- Arts and Sciences hosts Lunch with the Dean featuring special guest Frank Meacham
- Early bird registration rates for 2019 Leadership Seminar extended until March 25
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Professor of music Cora Cooper presents at Boulanger Initiative Launch Festival
- Camilla Roberts chairs International Center for Academic Integrity annual conference
- K-State weed science professors receive top honors at national meeting
Volunteer opportunities
March 21, 2019
From the administration
- Our Strategic Enrollment Management plan: An update
- K-State Athletics update with AD Gene Taylor
- Research Weekly
From the Kansas Board of Regents
News and research
- University recognizes excellence in teaching, advising and administration with 2019 Presidential Awards
- K-State Libraries request feedback on titles under consideration for cancellation
Events
- 'BlacKkKlansman: A Response to the Resurgence of Overt Racism in America Today' talk by Kevin Willmott
- Noted soil fertility professor to speak on the critical role of extension on March 25
- Center for Student Involvement hosts monthly ISO advisors meeting
- Education Abroad hosts first-time travelers workshop
- Kinesiology department offering K-State CrossFit summer youth camps
- Kevin Folta to present plant pathology seminar
- K-Staters and local community set to present at fourth edition of Talk20MHK
- K-State geology department to host Geological Society of America conference
- Olivia Caridi dishes on 'The Bachelor' and bullying
- 'Convention of States: A Radical Proposal for Freedom'
Kudos, publications and presentations
- College of Veterinary Medicine selects two students for elite scholarship
- 2019 orientation leaders and Wildcat Warm-up staff selected
- Petillo contributes to academic conversation between queer migration studies and critical trafficking studies
- Students at KSDB win 10 awards from Kansas Association of Broadcasters
Technology
University life
- Global Campus to offer professional development for teaching online
- Let's talk about well-being
- Student organization registration update
- Apply for the Dr. Kent Kerby Pre-Health Scholarship
March 20, 2019
Nichols Hall, built in 1911, was named for Ernest R. Nichols, president of K-State from 1899 to 1909.
From the administration
News and research
- SBA announces Great Plains Technology and Manufacturing Cluster initiative at university
- SIIL establishes SOILS Consortium with global partners
- Apply by April 15 for Open/Alternative Textbook Initiative funds
Events
- Biologist melds prairie bird population research and music for unique science communication project
- Week of Welcome 2019 planning committee meeting
- New Faculty Institute breakfast on March 25
- Additional Power BI training available
- Reminder: 23rd annual Travel and Dining Auction is March 22
- Free MAX concert featuring Pat Lok
- Lee to present CAS Diversity Lecture on creating inclusive spaces in the sciences
- Bakery Science Club sale today
- On the Spot Improv to present sketch comedy show
- From Kansas to Mars, K-State alumna Sarah Lamm to speak
- Today: Sung-O Kim presents 'Plasma Endoscopy using Optical Fibers for Cancer Therapy'
- Chilean pianist Paulina Zamora to present recital Saturday, March 23
- UFM Community Learning Center to host presentation for Heritage of America tour
- 'It's all about Water' lecture March 21
- Earn a Passport for Success K-State 360 Badge this spring
- Big 12 Virtual Career Fair March 27
Human resources, benefits and training
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Critical Language Scholarships awarded to two students
- Sophomore leadership honorary selects 2019-2020 members
University life
Volunteer opportunities
March 19, 2019
A light snow covers the sidewalks by Kansas State University's Engineering Hall.
From the provost
From the administration
News and research
- Excellence recognized: Kansas State University No. 2 on list of best public universities
- All In for K-State: Kansas State University's inaugural giving day to focus on Cats' Cupboard
- Eight prominent KC leaders join advisory boards at Olathe campus
Events
- College of Business launching Gates Capital Speaker Series
- UPC accepting donations for Pop-Up Thrift Shop
- Science on Tap presents 'Breaking it down – The role of the soil microbiome in the global carbon cycle'
- 'Refuge in Heartland' film to be shown at March 21 engagement symposium
- College of Veterinary Medicine to host Phi Zeta Research Day
- Register to attend 2019 Leadership Seminar, 'Leading by Design: Creating Our Future'
- Spring 2019 MANRRS Week
- Recyclemania week five update
- Career Center to host Work and Serve Panel
- Kirk Nordstrom to present geology workshop and seminar
- K-State Physics Distinguished Alumni Lecture to discuss former faculty member and local native Madalyn Avery
- Call for submissions for 'What Were You Wearing?' survivor art exhibit
- K-State 48 Film Challenge kicks off fourth annual student film competition with new sponsors, prizes and workshop
- Fiction Writer Jamel Brinkley to read from his work at 3:30 p.m. Friday
- Support Alpha Omega Epsilon by eating at Chipotle
Personnel changes
- K-State College of Education announces changes in Center for Rural Education
- Human Capital Services adds two new members to its team
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Biosecurity Research Institute staff present at USDA ARS biosafety symposium
- JMC professor's documentary recognized by AVA Gold Award
University life
- Startup School intersession course offers workshops, mentoring and scholarship money for aspiring entrepreneurs
- Local Global Campus students now eligible for 'HUG' from Manhattan Fairy Godmothers
March 18, 2019
From the president
From the administration
KSUnite
News and research
Events
- Rescheduled Career Meet-Up: Hospitality industry
- Brownbag tomorrow on open access, scholarly publishing and the future of academic research
- Hallmark Case Competition offers $1,000 prize to College of Business students
- Attend the Startup Career Meet-Up March 21
- Dan Bernstein to present Anatomy and Physiology Seminar
- Grain Science Graduate Student Organization to host annual Oxfam Hunger Banquet
- Second Kansas Student Veterans Consortium
- Upcoming Communicators' Brown Bag to discuss postgraduation career statistics
- Duo: April 2 enrollment deadline for faculty/staff Group 5
- 2019 Vanguard Lecture Series presents Johnny Saldaña
- Young Writers' Workshop now accepting applications for June program
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Graduate student from Topeka to represent university at regional Three-Minute Thesis competition
- Veterinary student is second-time winner of poultry medicine scholarship from national organization
- Industrial engineering student earns top award at Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers Regional Conference
- K-State First celebrates 2018 award winners
- Kaup named fellow of the Interior Design Educators Council
- Music faculty to present at international conference
Technology
Campus construction and maintenance
University life
- K-State Family of the Year 2019 applications open
- $1,000 scholarships available for 30 K-State students to take their first entrepreneurship course
Volunteer opportunities
March 15, 2019
Focused in Friday: Guess where this photo was taken. Click on the photo for the answer.
Events
- International Coffee Hour presents Ecuador
- The Library and Your Research: Starting Your Literature Review in the Sciences offered March 18
Technology
Volunteer opportunities
March 14, 2019
A basketball game at Ahearn Field House in 1951. Courtesy of the Morse Department of Special Collections.
Shared governance
Events
University life
March 13, 2019
Water droplets collect on a plant in The Gardens at Kansas State University.
News and research
Events
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Peer-to-Peer Distance Learning Exchange videos now available
- Inclusion for financial professionals encouraged through use of peer support groups
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
University life
March 12, 2019
From the administration
News and research
- K-State researchers confirm case of 2,4-D resistance in Palmer amaranth
- Listen to the latest Global Food Systems podcast with Jon Herington
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Burrack presents at national general education conference
- Dan Andresen participates in workshop for emerging national cyberinfrastructure leaders
- K-State faculty take part in Humanities Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill
Technology
March 11, 2019
KSUnite
News and research
- University center recognized for continued excellence in computer security research
- Roman Ganta builds on connections in India
Events
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Two graduate students receive awards for their Capitol event poster presentations
- Chad Schwartz recognized as Professor of the Week
Technology
Campus construction and maintenance
March 8, 2019
Focused in Friday: Commonly referred to as "Spork," this sculpture near King Hall was constructed in 1969 as a part of the "Art in Situation" workshops that took place from 1969-1971.
From the administration
News and research
- Saturday road closures for St. Patrick's Day race will affect campus traffic
- Speaker challenges students to lead diversity, inclusion in future workplace
Events
- Campus blood drive to begin on March 25
- Rescheduled Career Meet-Up: Hospitality industry
- Kansas Association of Historians Conference early registration ends today
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Ryane Englar publishes book on writing skills for veterinarians
- Liang honored as emerging scholar by American Educational Research Association affiliate
- Burrack publishes two book chapters
- College of Arts and Sciences professor to present at Climate Science Day at Capitol Hill
- K-State Debate qualifies for National Debate Tournament
Technology
Campus construction and maintenance
University life
- College of Business Administration partners with Imperial PFS for data analytics competition with $10,000 in scholarship prizes
- Sophomores encouraged to apply for Cargill Fellows program
- Submit nominations for Celebrating Service and Leadership Awards
- Nominations for Extraordinary Student Award due today
Volunteer opportunities
March 7, 2019
From the administration
News and research
Events
- Register and submit talks for SciComm 2019 by Friday, March 8
- Web Editor Meeting: Improving the K-State web presence
- David Bedwell presents Division of Biology Seminar March 8
- Support Alpha Omega Epsilon by eating at Panda Express
- Kansas Geological Survey's Franciszek 'Franek' Hasiuk to present seminar today
- K-State Mediasite webinar March 18
- Writing Center, Graduate School announce Graduate Student Writing Retreat for May intersession
- March 19 brownbag on open access, scholarly publishing and the future of academic research
- Olathe campus to host 'Food For Thought' film series
- Save the date: University Support Staff Recognition Ceremony April 18
Human resources, benefits and training
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Architectural engineering students awarded top scholarships
- International solo exhibition features art professor Geraldine Craig
- Phil Payne awarded Modern Band Higher Education Fellowship
Technology
March 6, 2019
From the administration
Events
- Eighth annual disco party to support Kansas State University cancer research April 5
- Bakery Science Club to have sale today
- Mental health in health care: Considerations for patients and providers seminar
- Eat Panera with PAWS: Support mental wellness awareness
- Reminder: 'What the SNAP' training offered March 7
- Counseling Services to host A Moment of Mindfulness
- Gartner Campus Access available to students, faculty and staff
- Catholic Student Organization invites K-Staters to Ash Wednesday Mass
Human resources, benefits and training
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Airport management student at K-State Polytechnic wins Airports Council International scholarship
- Kinesiology student awarded National Strength and Conditioning Association's Women’s Scholarship
- Carroll, colleagues present at ethics counseling conference
- Modern languages' Master of Arts in Spanish graduate students present research at Texas Tech University
- Wind Ensemble performing at American Bandmasters Association Conference
- Pi Kappa Phi fraternity members assist K-State recycling program
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
University life
- Union spring break hours
- Apply for the Phillips 66 SHIELD Scholarship Program
- University Honors Program seeks student mentors
March 5, 2019
From the administration
News and research
- Kansas State University launches unique day of giving, focusing on one project
- K-State Alerts test today
Shared governance
Events
- White House photographer, university alumnus Pete Souza to present 'One Photographer, Two Presidents' today
- Call for 2019 All-University Open House student life exhibits
- Power BI training available
- Manhattan Science Cafe at Radina's in Aggieville
- Wayne Riekhof to present Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics Seminar on March 6
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Nguyen co-authors article published in top-tier journal Economics of Education Review
- 91.9 KSDB FM wins three national awards
University life
- Confucius Institute Offers Chinese culture/crafts classes
- Undergraduate journal seeks submissions for second edition
- Cats' Cupboard spring break hours
March 4, 2019
From the administration
KSUnite
News and research
- K-State researchers prepare for first year of industrial hemp test crops
- K-State Alerts test March 5
Events
- State of Diversity Address
- College of Business to host K-State MBA Night on March 5
- 'Growing Our Mindset' forum to discuss diversity in agriculture
- American Chemical Society-Student Affiliate hosts 'An Evening With ... ' Stefan Bossmann
- No More resource and empowerment fair
- ACM-SIGAI hosts philosophy professor Jon Herington to speak on artificial intelligence ethics
Human resources, benefits and training
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Alisa Garni recognized as Professor of the Week
- David C. Poole named citation award winner
- K-State Sales Team wins University of Toledo Invitational Sales Competition
- Anatomy faculty present at Lilly Conference on Teaching for Active and Engaged Learning
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
March 1, 2019
Focused in Friday: Stone pillars of Thompson Hall.
Events
- Strengths workshops offered for faculty during Strengths Week 2019
- Celebrate Union Station by JP's first anniversary today
- Retirement reception for Gloria Holcombe today
- The Library and Your Research: Discover-Use-Manage offered March 4
- K-State Wind Ensemble and Wind Symphony to present concert March 4
- Gregory Finnigan to present Anatomy and Physiology Seminar
- Second NACADA webinar offered March 5
- The Earl Project is partnering with Beach Museum of Art
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Veterinary students chosen for American Veterinary Medical Foundation scholarships
- Geology department head publishes article in Nature Geoscience
- Bolton receives second round of funding from National Geographic Society
- Wyatt Thompson to receive K-State Alumni Association's 2019 Flinchbaugh Family Wildcat Pride Award
Campus construction and maintenance
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
University life
- Campus deadline approaching for Marshall, Mitchell and Rhodes scholarships
- Nominate an extraordinary student by March 8