April 30, 2019
From the president
From the Kansas Board of Regents
News and research
- Elizabeth Smart to deliver virtual keynote at Kansas State University's School Counseling Camp
- New graduate certificate fulfills animal health industry's demands for applied skills
- Dates for online Tevals, create online Tevals now
Shared governance
Events
- Reminder: Vice president for student life and dean of students candidate open forum presentation today
- K-State Confucius Institute offers Chinese name pronunciation workshop
- May 7 webinar: Get started captioning with 3Play Media
- K-State 360 Points Palooza is today
Human resources, benefits and training
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Kassebaum Scholarship awarded to five high school seniors
- Sociologist wins best article award at World Congress of Sociology
- FarmHouse fraternity members assist K-State recycling program
- Students, faculty win Gamma Sigma Delta honors
- Sociology faculty, graduate students present at the Midwest Sociological Society annual meeting
April 29, 2019
From the administration
KSUnite
News and research
Events
- Site unveiling ceremony today for Morris Family Multicultural Student Center
- Reminder: Vice president for student life and dean of students candidate open forum presentation today
- Reminder: College of Veterinary Medicine dean candidate open forum presentation today
- K-State Choirs present Rhapsody Scholarship Benefit Concert, dedicate performance to former director
- Erika Geisbrecht presents Anatomy and Physiology Seminar
- Mental health forum today
Human resources, benefits and training
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Kansas State University selects Civic Leadership Scholarship winners and finalists
- Social work instructor recognized for service to crime victims
- K-State Sales Team shines at 2019 National Collegiate Sales Competition
- K-State named 2018 Tree Campus USA
- Kuester discusses sports economics class during interview on SIRIUS XM
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
April 26, 2019
Focused in Friday: Fountain at Jardine Apartments.
Events
- Vice president for student life and dean of student candidate finalists
- Veterinary Health Center joins effort to safely dispose of unused medications
- Spring choral concert features special guest Texas Youth Chorale
- K-State Book Network 2019 book selected
- Save the date: CRM vendor demo sessions scheduled May 2, May 8
- Final band concerts next week
- African Cultural and Food Festival April 27
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Three high school seniors earn Kansas State University's Presidential Scholarship
- Outstanding students, Wildcat Pride honors announced at 33rd annual Kansas State Polytechnic awards banquet
- Gov. Kelly appoints Elaine Johannes to state advisory group for juvenile justice and prevention
- Gartner Sales Competition awards $2,250 to students
Technology
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
April 25, 2019
Kansas State Agricultural College band performing at the south side of Memorial Stadium. Courtesy of the Morse Department of Special Collections.
From the administration
Events
- ADVANCE Distinguished Lecture Series presents Katya Krupchyk
- Pre-Health Ambassadors Orange Leaf fundraiser today
- Three-on-three basketball tournament to benefit Cats' Cupboard
- Inaugural Wildcat Walk: To End Sexual Violence today
- Retirement reception for Irma O'Dell
- UPC presents free concert by DaniLeigh
- Manhattan March for Science
- May, August graduates invited to K-State Alumni Association's Grad Bash
- Electrical and Computer Engineering Senior Design Presentation Day
- K-Staters invited to join Trashtag MHK challenge
- University of Tennessee, Knoxville professor to present mini-course 'Random Spanning Trees and SLE'
- Modern languages department to host Initials research forum
Kudos, publications and presentations
Technology
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
University life
- New coordinator for Faculty Exchange for Teaching Excellence
- Need an elective? Take a three-credit, eight-week course in family studies and human services this fall
April 24, 2019
Purple umbrellas in Holen Courtyard near Bluemont Hall.
Shared governance
Events
- Save the date: Vice president for student life and dean of student candidate open forums
- Mistaken identity leads to comedy in K-State Theatre's presentation of 'The Government Inspector'
- Invest in trees: Grow K-State
- Trio of marketers from AMC Theatres next up in Business of Sports and Entertainment Speaker Series
- 'Little Women 150: A Celebration' on Thursday, April 25
- Bake Science Club sale
- College of Veterinary Medicine to host Symposium on Bovine Anaplasmosis
- Jessica Heier Stamm to present electrical and computer engineering seminar April 25
- Public lecture: 'Taking Back Transracial' by Tina Rulli, hosted by philosophy department
- Center for Student Involvement hosts ISO advisor meeting
- 'Printing 102: The Next Step' offered Friday
- Today: Cat Tech one day spring sale
- Workshop to help students prepare for finals offered today
Human resources, benefits and training
Kudos, publications and presentations
Campus construction and maintenance
University life
April 23, 2019
Kansas State University College of Business Building.
News and research
- Historic examples of civility may help today's civil discourse, according to new book
- Kansas State Polytechnic offering free UAS training to Kansas high school teachers and principals
Shared governance
Events
- Retirement reception honoring Monty Nielsen
- From KSU Foundation: Public invited to BioKansas May 2 networking reception at K-State Office Park
- Last week of exhibition: 'Pete Souza: Two Presidents, One Photographer'
- Elizabeth Shirtcliff to present Anatomy and Physiology Seminar
- Support Alpha Omega Epsilon by eating at McAlister's Deli
- Med Missions Club hosting profit share fundraiser at Chipotle April 30
- Registration available for May Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt workshop
- 5K Grad Dash deadline approaching
- K-State Confucius Institute to sponsor second student China trip
- American Chemical Society Student Affiliate to host third research forum
- Reminder: Run Fasta Eat Pasta 5K run and walk is April 27
Kudos, publications and presentations
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
April 22, 2019
From the administration
- KSUnite: Moving Forward Together call for proposals
- Dean of College of Veterinary Medicine candidate finalists
- Higher Learning Commission and First-Generation Students Success update
- K-State Athletics update with AD Gene Taylor
KSUnite
News and research
Events
- Site unveiling ceremony for Morris Family Multicultural Student Center April 29
- Week of Welcome fall 2019: Call for events
- City Nature Challenge in Manhattan
- Harvard professor to give talk on Inka khipus, a prehistoric 'computer-like' device
- Never fear, finals prep is here: Two workshops offered today
- Turnitin.com presentation offered April 23
- Peace Corps, Staley School of Leadership Studies to host welcome home event
Human resources, benefits and training
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Blue Key Scholarship recipients selected for 2019-2020
- Biology faculty member publishes new edition of freshwater ecology textbook
- K-State is winner of Big 12 Recyclemania competition
- Saxophone professor performs and teaches throughout England
- Three from Global Campus present at 2019 Higher Learning Commission annual conference
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
April 19, 2019
Focused in Friday: The Tower at Jardine Apartments.
News and research
Events
- 2019 Common Book announcement and information session on Thursday, April 25
- Enjoy an Easter buffet at Union Station by JP's
- K-State Student Veterans Association to host CrossFit Challenge April 27
- 2019 Engineering Diversity and Inclusion Town Hall
- Environmental microbiologist to present international agronomy lecture April 23
- African Students Union presents African Cultural and Food Festival
- K-State to host National Academies of Sciences Agriculture and Natural Resources meeting and lecture
- International Coffee Hour presents Slovakia
Kudos, publications and presentations
- ChemE Car team brings home top prize from regional competition
- Kansas Livestock Association to receive Don L. Good Impact Award
- K-State team takes second place at Kansas Society of Human Resource Management HR Games
- Geography faculty and students present at national geography conference
- K-State group Joins WEALTH Day to connect Kansans with legislators, advocacy organizations
April 18, 2019
From the administration
From the Kansas Board of Regents
News and research
- Two K-Staters receive prestigious NSF CAREER awards
- Using girdled trap trees for detection of emerald ash borer on K-State campus
- Reminder: Kirmser Undergraduate Research Award applications due April 26
- K-State Athletics to participate in NCAA Sexual Assault/Violence Prevention Social Media Campaign
Events
- Save the date: College of Veterinary Medicine dean candidate open forums
- K-State Police, Air Force ROTC to conduct on-campus active shooter training today
- Event postponed: 'The History and Art of Tea by Tea Master Shozo Sato'
- ATID Showcase event April 25
- Earth Day speaker Mikel Stout to discuss environmental law
- Final CRM open session April 25 on managing and improving student-university relationships
- College of Arts and Sciences to host Thirsty Thursday April 25
- USDA scientist to demo soil app at brownbag seminar
- Reminder: Chet Peters Lecture tomorrow
- University Printing offers tips at Printing 102 session
- Kirkpatrick to present Commerce Bank Distinguished Graduate Faculty lecture April 23
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Alpha Tau Omega awards top Mortar Board scholarship to Ashlyn Fisher
- Hallmark Case Competition awards $1,650 in prizes to College of Business students
- K-State Alumni Association honors eight students for excellence
- Two honored with honorary membership in Alpha Omega Epsilon
- Undergraduate journal publishes second edition
- Silver Key hosts service event with Boys and Girls Club
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
April 17, 2019
From the administration
News and research
- After the Hale Library fire, an unexpected gift from Lawrence Public Library
- Last chance to complete 2019 Student Organization Survey and win
Events
- Walk Kansas 5K for the Fight to support Kansas State University cancer research May 4
- First-generation Student Graduation Reception May 17
- Engagement opportunity in Wyandotte County
- Preorder now for the Cat Tech one day spring sale
- 'It's all about water' lecture by Andrew Klein, Kansas Forest Service
- Rebecca Roston presents today's Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics Seminar
- University Support Staff Recognition Ceremony April 18
- Call Me MISTER to host fundraiser at Texas Roadhouse Thursday
- UN Chinese Language Day and Tea Day celebration
- Never fear, finals prep is here
- Bakery Science Club sale
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Faculty and staff receive Division of Student Life awards
- Student Alumni Board selects 20 new members
- Farris, Redeker present at national ACUI conference
- K-State's 21st Birthday Project showcased at Meeting of the Minds Conference
- 2019 K-State physics doctoral graduate receives prestigious international fellowship to conduct research in Spain
- Hissong named College of Agriculture Student of the Year
Technology
Campus construction and maintenance
University life
April 16, 2019
Greenhouses at the Kansas State University Gardens.
News and research
- David C. Poole to serve as university's 2019-2020 top teaching scholar
- New publishing options for K-State faculty, information sessions offered April 23
Events
- First-generation Student Lounge open house and tutor scholarship dedication
- National Society of Collegiate Scholars to host Crisis Center necessities drive
- Students can spend their K-State 360 points at Points Palooza on April 30
- Reminder to register for the Working with Minor Children on Campus workshop
- Juan C. Aceros to present electrical and computer engineering seminar April 17
- T-Pain concert rescheduled for May 4
- Lecture: 'Timing of Violence over the Election Cycle'
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Homecoming committee members selected to assist K-State Alumni Association with 2019 Homecoming activities
- K-State student affairs leaders present at NASPA annual conference
- K-Staters represent College of Agriculture at national MANRRS conference
- Criminologist publishes new edition of book on cybercrime and society
- English professor has book nominated for two prizes, will give invited talk
- Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity members assist K-State recycling program
Technology
- Grading in KSIS training for spring 2019 now available
- Canvas summer and fall 2019 courses have been created
Volunteer opportunities
April 15, 2019
KSUnite
From the Kansas Board of Regents
News and research
- New agreement between Kansas State University's art department, Flint Hills Technical College focuses on printmaking program
- Kansas State University Global Campus offers new scholarship for food science students
- College of Engineering Dean Darren Dawson to become president at University of Alabama in Huntsville
Events
- Immigration and LGBTQ activist speaks at 4 p.m. in the Wildcat Chamber
- Nekrasov to present 31st Isidore and Hilda Dressler Lecture
- Management department hosting international strategy talk with president and CEO of Kansas Global tonight
- Invitation to 'What Were You Wearing?' reception
- Sports and Entertainment Marketing Speaker Series to feature Berstein-Rein VP Doug Toomay
- K-State Hijab Day and 'Islamophobia in America' lecture
- Human Capital Services hosts reception to honor Roberta Maldonado Franzen
- Experts to debate marijuana legalization at 'Legalize it?'
- Sigma Alpha hosts Raising Cane's fundraiser today
Human resources, benefits and training
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Kansas State University seniors continue winning record in international architectural engineering competition
- Great Plains Grazing team to receive national award
- Confucius Institute staff present diversity project and practice at national professional conference
Technology
University life
Volunteer opportunities
April 12, 2019
Focused in Friday: Glass-tiled archway at the Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art.
From the administration
News and research
- Agricultural economics student is Kansas State University’s 35th Truman scholar
- College of Veterinary Medicine presents research excellence award to Wenjun Ma
- Volunteer fire departments pre-position in southwest Kansas to assist neighboring counties should a wildfire occur
Events
- K-State Football hosts Spring Showcase tomorrow
- University Support Staff Recognition Ceremony
- Quest Freshman Honorary presents 'Thank the Dang Day'
- 2019 Faculty and Professional Staff Ceremony
- Latest Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Faculty Development Workshop
- Duo: April 30 enrollment deadline for faculty/staff Group 7
- Bengali New Year 1426 cultural festival
- Come to the International Talent Show April 13
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Steel Ring Honor Society inducts 22 seniors
- Wang honored with Early Career Award
- Bergmeier selected as national finalist for 2019 Great Plains Journalism Awards
- Student publications earn more than 30 combined awards at state competition
- Spanish professor featured on 2019 Best Translated Book Award longlist
- Organ professor invited to deliver lectures, solo recital on historic master organist
- Lai selected for Student Employee of the Year by K-State, state of Kansas
April 11, 2019
Anderson Hall in 1933.
From the administration
News and research
- Kansas State Polytechnic offering web development technology degree at Fort Riley
- Staley School of Leadership Studies announces 2019-2020 class of Snyder Leadership Legacy Fellows
- Student organizations' summer checklist now available
Events
- 2019 Rudy Clarenburg Lecture features Duojia 'DJ' Pan
- April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
- International Cultural Exhibition today in the Union courtyard
- Lecture: 'Heritage of Hunting in America: Past, Present, Future'
- Chinese dumpling workshop on Sunday, April 14
- Easter lilies, daylilies and dahlias sale
- Mortar Board Senior Honor Society to host book drive
- 'The History and Art of Tea' with tea master Shozo Sato
- Kids K-State Gardens Club date change
- Registration open for 'Printing 102: The Next Step'
Human resources, benefits and training
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Doctoral student earns Sarachek fellowship for outstanding academics, research
- K-State Alumni Association names Robinson Family Multicultural Leadership Award winners
- Harr named Don and Jane Good Outstanding Senior
- Sociology faculty and graduate students win national awards
- Four K-State Libraries employees recognized for excellence
Technology
April 10, 2019
From the provost
News and research
- Graduate student wins regional Three Minute Thesis competition
- K-State's Beef Cattle Institute receives planning grant to collaborate campuswide on sustainability education
- Dates for online Tevals, create online Tevals now
- Alianza student scholarships due April 19
Events
- President Myers to speak at April 15 New Faculty Institute luncheon
- Nonprofit leadership students helping K-State thrive on Global Youth Service Day
- Learn some new moves at the International Dance Lessons
- 'Free CeCe!' documentary screening and discussion
- APDesign Alumni Fellow to present lecture 'Landscapes, Brains and Wellbeing'
- Join the last KSCI Workshop of the semester: 'It's Not You, It's Me'
- K-State Alumni Association to celebrate graduates at International Graduation Celebration
- Bakery Science Club sale
- Join K-State Libraries tomorrow for the final Open/Alternative Textbook information session
- K-State to celebrate 40th Ed Chartrand Memorial Soccer Tournament
- Deadline extended for Graduate Student Writing Retreat during May intersession
- 'Food For Thought' film series screens 'Inhabit'
- Distinguished professor to deliver public lecture on the 'Chinese Pursuit of Happiness'
- Ed Buckler to talk about tackling the global protein and nutrition gaps
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Thirty-two Kansas State University faculty members granted sabbatical leave
- Ten graduate students recognized for research presentations at K-State GRAD Forum
- Engineering Extension hosts first statewide KidWind Challenge
- Geology professor to attend workshop on diversity, equity and inclusion in the geosciences
- History professor gives presentation about his new Chisholm Trail book
- Acacia fraternity members assist K-State recycling program
Technology
Volunteer opportunities
April 9, 2019
From the administration
News and research
Events
- Reminder: Pick up tickets for lecture by 'The Hate U Give' author Angie Thomas
- University Police, Air Force ROTC to conduct on-campus active shooter training April 18
- Keith Hohn to present Coffman Chair Lecture today
- April Manhattan Science Cafe
- International Coordinating Council presents panel discussion on personal growth
- K-State Mediasite webinar April 15: 'Getting started with Mediasite Desktop Recorder'
- Business of Sports and Entertainment Speaker Series to feature two events this week
- Grad students and advisers: ETDR walk-in help sessions April 15-19
- Seminar by Segenet Kelemu, 2019 College of Agriculture Alumni Fellow
- Geography colloquium April 12 focuses on water management now and in the future
- Global Campus Alumni Fellow to present on design thinking and innovation April 11
- Research Administrators Council quarterly meeting today
- Inaugural 'Wildcat Walk: To End Sexual Violence' on April 25
- Join the College of Agriculture Student Council for Ag Fest 2019
- Delta Upsilon presents the 2019 Miss K-State Competition
- Sigma Alpha to host Raising Cane's fundraiser
- 5K Grad Dash
- Yinglong Miao to present Anatomy and Physiology Seminar
Human resources, benefits and training
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
- University distinguished history professor's book nominated for Great Plains prize
- Hamilton to present 'Sounds in theatrical performances'
Technology
University life
April 8, 2019
A statue of a girl at the Kansas State University Gardens.
KSUnite
News and research
- Submit feedback on titles under consideration for cancellation by April 11
- Diversity and Multicultural Student Affairs Family recognition nominations open
Events
- Delta Sigma Phi to host annual Delta Sig Dogs event
- 37th Annual Friends of Mathematics Lecture
- APDesign Department of Architecture presents 'Cowboys and Farmers'
- International Parade and Game Day on campus today
- Chapman Center hosts Student Research Showcase May 11
- Visiting artist lecture, workshop by ceramic artist Kyla Strid
- Undergraduate Research Conference and Developing Scholars Program Symposium Sunday
- Open Cupboard this week
- Harry Klee to give Hageman Distinguished Lecture in Agricultural Biochemistry on April 10-11
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Louise Benjamin awarded 2019 Broadcast Education Association Distinguished Education Service Award
- Petillo presents at University of Kansas conference addressing anti-trafficking discourse in new ways
- School of Music, Theatre, and Dance hosts second recorder workshop
- K-State soil research featured in Supporters of Agricultural Research Foundation report
- K-State brings home third place finish in 2019 Big 12 MBA Case Competition
- Athletic training faculty, students recognized at regional conference
April 5, 2019
Focused in Friday: Purple umbrellas at Holen Plaza in front of Bluemont Hall.
News and research
Events
- Engineering a Dream 2019
- Horticulture Club to host bedding plant sale April 6
- International Coffee Hour presents Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Pop over to the pantry with PAWS
- KSDB's gettin' a new name
- Early music ensembles present 'Sounds of the Renaissance'
- International Coordinating Council hosts the International Fashion Show Sunday, April 7
Kudos, publications and presentations
- K-State anthropologists present at 41st annual Flint Hills Archaeological Conference
- Hamilton to present on atmospheres in architecture and scenography
- Veterinary college and Master of Public Health programs present posters at BugAPalooza
University life
April 4, 2019
Call Hall Dairy Bar offers 16 different flavors of ice cream daily.
From the administration
News and research
- Researchers target cattle disease with USDA grant
- Kansas Forest Service assists with Wildland Fire Task Forces response exercise
- APDesign education abroad students exhibit at Italian Embassy
Events
- Join K-State Libraries on April 8 for an Open/Alternative Textbook information session
- APDesign, NOMAS present architect Roberta Washington
- Broader impacts information session and exhibition on April 10
- Division of Biology Seminar April 5
- In-A-Chord spring concert features contemporary and pop songs in a cappella style
- 'Printing 102: The Next Step' offered April 26
- K-State Gardens Kids Garden Club
- April Lunchbag Theatre one act plays showcase range of playwrights
- Research Administrators Council quarterly meeting
- Kristen Averyt presents Sigma Xi Distinguished Lecture Series seminar on April 15
Kudos, publications and presentations
Volunteer opportunities
April 3, 2019
From the provost
News and research
- Registration opens for international livestock conference at Kansas State University
- Engineering college to celebrate namings
Events
- Save the date: All-University Awards Ceremony set for Tuesday, May 7
- Reminder: 'The Loveliness of Air — I Can't Breathe' performance based on writings from children in Nazi concentration camp
- Mark your calendar for International Week 2019
- Buy tickets now for the Hale Library Concert Series celebration of composer Hanley Jackson
- Reminder: Applications due Friday for Graduate Student Writing Retreat
- Support Call Me MISTER program by having lunch at Panda Express
- Bakery Science Club sale
- Richard Todd presents Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics Seminar today
- 'Toward the World's First Nuclear Clock'
- Need help taking notes?
- 'Pop-Up' to Powercat Financial
Human resources, benefits and training
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Four Kansas State University faculty recognized for excellence in undergraduate teaching
- Landscape architecture professor publishes new guidebook
April 2, 2019
Purple lights shine on the Berney Family Welcome Center.
From the administration
News and research
Events
- STEM Institute enrollment open for area students in grades 5-8
- Keith Hohn to present Coffman Chair Lecture on April 9
- College of Arts and Sciences hosts Graduate Student Pizza Party April 5
- Paraguayan Social: Trivia edition April 2
- Register for the Kansas International Educators Conference on April 17
- Run Fasta Eat Pasta 5K Run/Walk
- Confucius Institute to host therapeutic massage workshop
- Guest pianist Koeun Grace Lee to present recital at All Faiths Chapel
Human resources, benefits and training
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Kansas State University promotes 78 faculty members, 48 receive tenure
- JMC professor co-authors new book, 'Moving Sounds: A Cultural History of the Car Radio'
- Svetla Ben-Itzhak presents at international conference in Toronto
Technology
University life
- Annual K-State online catalog updates
- Reminder of OLC Innovate virtual conference registration
- Student Organization Survey now available
April 1, 2019
Trees bloom on Manhattan campus.
KSUnite
News and research
- Three alumni join Engineering Hall of Fame at Kansas State University
- Australian Fulbright scholar working with K-Staters to research prison environments
Events
- All-campus retirement reception to honor Pat Bosco
- A summer of fun: Kansas State Polytechnic hosts a variety of summer programs for kids
- Chet Peters Lecture on April 19
- Cherokee journalist Rebecca Nagle to speak about tribal sovereignty
- Reminder: The Polyester Party to disco for a cure is Friday, April 5
- Food and Funding with Education Abroad
- Last chance: Preorder hospitality management bierocks by April 3
- Take Back Our Lives rally and march tonight
- New to you: Upcycling events promote sustainability
- Personal Branding workshop
- Pianist, scholar Koeun Grace Lee to present lecture on Korean composer Isang Yun
- Duo: April 16 enrollment deadline for faculty/staff Group 6
- President of the Health Physics Society to present lecture today
- Graduate Student Appreciation Month kicks off today
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Klataske presents at Society for Applied Anthropology
- College of Arts and Sciences recognizes 2019 USS employees of the year
Technology
Campus construction and maintenance
University life
- View a short introduction to getting Strengths in your department or classroom
- Cats' Cupboard food pantry now open to staff and faculty
- Academic Apparel Rentals