November 27, 2019
Have a happy Thanksgiving! K-State Today will resume Dec. 2.
November 26, 2019
News and research
Events
- Division of Biology Seminar speaker to present 'Using Ecological and Evolutionary Principles to Define, Understand, and Treat Cancer'
- Retirement reception for state forester Larry Biles
- New Canvas Gradebook coming Dec. 29
November 25, 2019
News and research
- K-State horse judging team captures two world titles
- Reminder: Submit applications for Davids-Dunham Award
Events
Kudos, publications and presentations
Technology
November 22, 2019
Focused in Friday: A turkey statue in the Kansas State University Gardens.
From the administration
- From the president and provost: Appointment of F&A Distribution Task Force
- K-State Athletics update with AD Gene Taylor
News and research
- APDesign students receive national transportation fellowships
- RedCorn receives impact grant from Kansas Health Foundation
Events
- Center for Child Development Giving Tree Project
- Free Big Data Workshop Dec. 3-4
- Student-led donation drive for Boys and Girls Club
- Real Food Lunch-A Taste of Ukraine
Human resources, benefits and training
Personnel changes
- Draper named associate dean for research, graduate programs for College of Agriculture
- Fleming to serve as Johnson Cancer Research Center director
Kudos, publications and presentations
Campus construction and maintenance
- Service interruption: Willard Hall domestic water
- Service interruption: Electricity in Nichols, McCain, Fairchild and Thompson halls
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
November 21, 2019
Students participate in their cooking class in present-day Calvin Hall. Photo courtesy of Morse Department of Special Collections.
From the administration
From the Kansas Board of Regents
News and research
Events
- Winter Academic Advising Institute updates
- Reminder: Retirement reception today for Coleen Esping
- Poinsettia and amaryllis sale at K-State Gardens
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Center for Student Involvement announces 2019 student organization recognition award recipients
- Beach Museum of Art educators present on Visual Thinking Strategies
- Kang publishes on international innovations in education, leadership
University life
November 20, 2019
From the administration
News and research
- First U.S. certificate program in animal health regulatory affairs now available
- Reminder: Transfer RefWorks citations by Dec. 31
- SafeRide Review Task Force: Seeking student members
Events
- Submit an event for spring Week of Welcome
- Moorberg to give this week's geology seminar
- Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society to host industry presentation with Biosense Webster
- Communicators' Brown Bag Nov. 21: Marketing the College of Veterinary Medicine
- University departments invited to participate in Free for All Friday
- Safe Zone training: Understanding signs of anxiety and depression
- Opportunity for STEM faculty members to participate in 2020 summer research program
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- K-State mechanical engineering researchers fix decades-old mathematical error
- Hallmark Case Competition provides challenge for College of Business marketing students
- Science educators celebrate National STEM Day at KSU-NSTA event
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
Volunteer opportunities
November 19, 2019
News and research
Events
- Office of International Programs celebrates 2019 International Education of the Year awardees as finale to International Education Week
- Open/Alternative Textbook information session
- KSU in Prague summer 2020 information session
- 'The Bruce Weber Radio Show' to be held at Union Station by JP's
- Michael Denton to discuss photobiomodulation in Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics Seminar
- Adulting 101: Building Good Credit
- Office of Pre-Law Advising to host Washburn Law Dean's Reception
Kudos, publications and presentations
- DMSA awards five students Joey Lee Garmon Scholarship
- Theatre program celebrates quadrennium performance of 'A Christmas Carol' with special alumni opening night celebration and closing brunch
- John A. Harrington Jr. named 2020 American Association of Geographers Fellow
- Oweidat awarded visiting academic fellowship at University of Oxford
- Members of Lambda Chi Alpha assist K-State recycling program
Technology
University life
November 18, 2019
KSUnite
News and research
- Reminder: Complete Libraries collection survey by Nov. 22
- HRIS and KSIS scheduled downtime, Nov. 21-24
- Cats' Cupboard announces fall break schedule and alternate meal resources
- Fall break hours at the Union
Events
- Faculty and Staff Holiday Reception Dec. 11 at President's Residence
- Reminder: K-State Book Network student, faculty/staff award submissions due Dec. 6
- Open/Alternative Textbook information session
- Andrew Curtis to present Anatomy and Physiology Seminar
- APDesign Ekdahl Lecture presented by Chelina Odbert Nov. 20
- CRM Town Hall Dec. 12
- Two internationalization webcast opportunities to celebrate International Education Week
- Registration open for 2020 Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt workshops
- 'Effective Pedagogy and Student Anxiety' TLC Need to Know event today
- Annual Economics Club Lecture on Economic Prosperity
- Kansas City Royals marketing executives wrap up fall Business of Sports and Entertainment Speaker Series
- Never fear, finals prep support is here
- Opportunity for participation in universitywide Undergraduate Research Symposium
- Information meetings for Guatemala education abroad program
- Office of International Programs presents Fulbright Australia Scholars Panel Nov. 20
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Two K-Staters named recipients of Commerce Bank and W.T. Kemper Foundation Presidential Awards
- Clark receives Rising Star Award
- K-State Sales Team brings home top individual honors for the third year in a row from International Collegiate Sales Competition
- A.Q. Miller School of Journalism and Mass Communications congratulates student for Elevator Launch Pitch win
Technology
November 15, 2019
Focused in Friday: Inside the Call Hall Dairy Bar is a framed stained glass image of Willie holding an ice cream cone.
From the provost
News and research
Events
- Tickets now on sale: Friends of McCain Holiday Home Tour Dec. 8
- Half-day workshop teaches effective selling techniques for technical professionals
- Scientist to present physics colloquium on Nov. 18
- Retirement reception for Coleen Esping
- Gender Collective hosts Transgender Day of Resistance
- Fraternities and sororities at K-State open for holiday house tours
- Division of Biology to host Erika Lutter from the Oklahoma Center for Respiratory and Infectious Diseases
- Personal hygiene donation box for survivors of human trafficking
- History Graduate Student Organization book sale
- Wildcat 91.9 hosts live music, Keep it Easy Concert Series
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Zelia Wiley receives administrator role model award
- History professor Jim Sherow wins multiple awards for latest book
- Student from College of Veterinary Medicine receives prestigious equine scholarship
Campus construction and maintenance
University life
November 14, 2019
From the administration
News and research
- Education professor co-author of national report on challenges of rural schools
- College of Education YouTube channel hits 1 million views
Events
- SAGA hosts Ally Cats outreach event on LGBTQ+ identities
- Philippine Student Association Adopt-a-School Bingo Nov. 15
- International Coffee Hour presents Namibia
- 'Exodusters Go West: The Settlement of Nicodemus, Kansas'
- Geography colloquium Nov. 15 examines groundwater's role in water and ecosystem sustainability
- Trivia Night with Students for Environmental Action
- Bakery Science Club holiday sale order forms due Friday
- Tickets still available for Brew Up Some Education at JP's Sports Grill
- Pair of Business of Sports and Entertainment Speaker Series events features KC Sports Commission, Dallas Cowboys
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Aviation maintenance students earn awards in regional competition
- Christine Wilson recognized as Professor of the Week
- Mandela Washington Fellowship to receive International Innovative Educator of the Year award
- Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity members assist K-State recycling program
Technology
Volunteer opportunities
November 13, 2019
Shared governance
Events
- Retirement reception today for Larry Moeder
- FIS and eForms scheduled downtime, Nov. 15-17
- Bakery Science Club sale today
- Free food, prizes and T-shirts at the K-State Alumni Association's 2019 Grad Breakfast
- KSBN Fall Lecture Series on 'Darius the Great Is Not Okay' concludes Thursday
- Reminder: Safe Zone Faculty and Staff Introductory Training Nov. 14
- K-State Proud's fourth annual Benefit Concert: 'Night at the Movies'
- Economics department presents Joe Tiao lecture featuring Kathryn Shaw of Stanford University
- 'Effective Pedagogy and Student Anxiety' TLC Need to Know event
- Seminar in the agricultural economics department
Human resources, benefits and training
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Socorro Herrera named 2019 International Educator of the Year
- APDesign receives AIA Kansas City Merit Award
Technology
University life
November 12, 2019
From the administration
News and research
- Parking and the Pantry: Donate for a chance at $100
- From KSU Foundation: Gift establishes match funds for 50 new CBA scholarships
Events
- 'Teaching in an Online Environment' professional development event today
- 'Know Better, Do Better: Exploring campus racism' discussion today
- LULAC brings U.S. Census Bureau representative Urquilla-Díaz
- Time correction: Open forums for program director for the parent and family relations position
- Oz to Oz Fulbright scholar Philip Dwyer to present Nov. 12
- RSVP due today for Justin Kastner's What Matters to Me and Why
- Pre-law hosts Mock Law Class
- KSU in Italy summer 2020 information Session
- Adulting 101: Healthy Housing
- Argentine tango workshops with Tango Matiz
Human resources, benefits and training
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Interior design student receives Horizon Award from professional organization
- Porath elected to board, presents at conference
- Phillips 66 Business Ethics Case Competition awards $5,000 to K-State students
- College of Agriculture receives the 2019 Outstanding Support for International Initiatives Award
University life
- Student organization completes sidewalk project for Bergman Elementary School
- Student feedback about peer mentorship needed
November 11, 2019
KSUnite
News and research
Events
- Teacher, author Kayla Dornfeld to present professional development workshop
- OIP Series: 'How to Raise Your International Academic Profile'
- K-State Olathe offers free webinar on navigating Farm Service Agency loans
- Ning Xu to present Anatomy and Physiology Seminar
- Cats, Crafts and Cameras events canceled
- APDesign Ekdahl Lecture 'Formats' presented by Aaron Forrest Nov. 13
- Thrifty Gifting Event
- Faculty Recital Series: Piano music from Argentina
Personnel changes
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Burrack, Thompson, Payne present at Critical Questions in Education
- Nagaraja named Distinguished Veterinary Microbiologist of the Year
- Collegian Media Group publications, students earn honors in national competition
- Ten graduate students earn honors at Research and the State
November 8, 2019
Focused in Friday: Architectural detail on north side of Anderson Hall that reflects university's beginnings.
News and research
Events
- Openings remain for Nov. 12 Difficult Dialogues lunch and learn discussion
- Division of Biology seminar speaker presents research related to the 2019 bomb cyclone flood event in Nebraska
- Support Alpha Omega Epsilon by eating at Panda Express
- K-State joins National First-generation College Celebration on Nov. 8
- Silver Key Sophomore Honorary teams up with Flint Hills Breadbasket
- Sustainability Club presents Swap It!
- 2019 Prairie Analysis Seminar
- Cakes with the 'Waites
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Ebola transmission model published in Scientific Reports
- Psychology and English GTAs earn graduate student teaching excellence awards
- Polytechnic team selected for K-State Innovation and Economic Engagement Award of Excellence
- Veterinary professor receives double honors from national organization
November 7, 2019
Honorary officers with escort during military inspection on Kansas State Agricultural College campus. Photo courtesy of Morse Department of Special Collections.
From the administration
News and research
Events
- Oz to Oz Fulbright scholar Louise Robinson Cahill to present Nov. 8
- Celebrate International Education Week Nov. 15-22
- Mortar Board's 'Dream Reads' for children K-6
- Office of First-generation Students offers a webinar to support first-generation students
- Free food at fundraising workshop for student organizations
- College of Arts and Sciences invites students to have lunch with the dean
- Hear from the candidates for the parent and family program director position
Human resources, benefits and training
- Human Capital Services shares FLSA final rule updates
- Discover K-State Lunch and Learn Series presents 'Saving for Retirement: A New Employee Perspective' Nov. 14
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Civil engineering graduate students awarded fellowships from U.S. Department of Transportation
- Guindon, Lane co-author book on counseling profession
- K-State teams place at regional student competition
- Grain science and industry instructors recognized as professors of practice
- Center for Student Involvement and Cats' Cupboard staff present at regional conference
November 6, 2019
Join the K-State community for KSUnite: Moving Forward Together today.
News and research
- Apparel and textiles program continues to be nationally recognized
- Dates for fall 2019 Tevals, create your online Teval now
- Interior architecture & product design receives accreditation
Events
- KSUnite breakout sessions: Tough conversations
- Kansas education leaders at K-State Nov. 25 for teacher Retention Summit
- Retirement reception for Larry Moeder
- Safe Zone Faculty and Staff Introductory Training
- Hot cider and free treats at tomorrow's 'How Leaders Communicate' workshop for student organizations
- HandsOn hosts final mobile food distribution of the semester
- College of Education committee sponsors Mental Health First Aid training
- Bakery Science Club sale today
- Final day to place Thanksgiving turkey, ham order is Nov. 7
- 'Bringing Energy and Enthusiasm to the Classroom' TLC professional development event today
- Spanish students to share research from faculty-led summer 2019 study abroad program in Spain
Human resources, benefits and training
- Benefits highlight: Employee Assistance Program
- Navigating Change: A Tool for Conversations Around Change training session offered Nov. 20
- Supervising Students on the Job training session offered Nov. 20
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- K-State students selected to promote libraries, educate peers
- Microscope image recognized in international contest
- Michael Apley recognized as Professor of the Week
- Great Plains Grazing receives award for promoting sustainability of the beef industry
- Political science department brings leading conflict scholars to Manhattan with Peace Science Society Conference
- Advisor Forum presents November Charlie Award
Technology
Campus construction and maintenance
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
University life
November 5, 2019
News and research
- Seek more about K-State research in the fall magazine issue
- Q&A with Fulbright Scholar Robinson Cahill
Events
- Reminder: KSUnite is Nov. 6
- Help the K-State Book Network select the Common Reading Book for 2020
- KSUnite breakout sessions: Social justice
- Physics lecture today to highlight subject of 2019 Nobel Prize in physics
- Student-led food drive for Flint Hills Breadbasket
- Justin Kastner to share 'What Matters to Me and Why'
- Brew Up Some Education at JP's Sports Grill
- Learn about KSU in Berlin
- Adulting 101: Health Insurance
- Kimberly Kirkpatrick to present 'The Neurobiology of Timing and Impulsivity'
- Muslim Students Association, Islamic Center of Manhattan to host open house
- Celebrate National STEM Day with K-State COE alumni, STEM majors
- Writer Elena Passarello to read from her work on Friday
- Join Wildcats Vote in its 'Why I Vote' campaign today
- Save the date: Urban Food Systems Symposium June 4-6, 2020
Human resources, benefits and training
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Northeast Intercollegiate Sales Competition recognizes K-State Sales Team with top honors
- K-Staters take the Jam in the Sunflower Showdown
Technology
Campus construction and maintenance
November 4, 2019
From the administration
KSUnite
News and research
Shared governance
Events
- You're invited: Hospitality management students to host Veterans Day breakfast
- KSUnite breakout sessions: Sexual violence
- 'Engaging and Supporting First-Generation Students' TLC Need-to-Know series event today
- Jefferson Frisbee to present Anatomy and Physiology Seminar
- 'Family Memory after the Holocaust' presentation today
- 'Exodusters Go West: The Settlement of Nicodemus, Kansas'
- Reminder: K-State's Center on Aging to host Personhood and Dementia workshop
- NACADA webinar offered Nov. 14
- Audacity A Cappella spreading Christmas cheer
Personnel changes
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Park management and conservation associate professor wins academic leadership award
- Citlally Orozco awarded Rohrer Scholarship by American ethnic studies department
- K-State Concert Choir to perform at national conference
- Theatre professor presents at international conference
University life
- Graduate-level advanced writing course offered spring 2020 for cross-disciplinary students
- $1,000 scholarships available for new Kansas Insurance Certificate students
- Now accepting applications for the Mark Chapman Scholars Program
- Deadline extended to Nov. 11 for faculty grant opportunity pre-proposals
November 1, 2019
Focused in Friday: A light on Hale Library's first floor in an area nicknamed "The Living Room."
From the administration
News and research
- Journalism and mass communications recommended for reaccreditation
- Apparel and textiles program receives national accreditation
Events
- KSUnite session: 'Conversation on Religious, Spiritual, and Meaning-Making Climate on Campus'
- Reminder: Open/Alternative Textbook Initiative info session today
- Correction: Global Campus candidate open forum at 2 p.m. today
- SPICMACAY-KSU to host music and dance spectacle Fall Fest 2019
- Order your holiday meat from the animal sciences and industry Meat Lab
- KAWSE and the Division of Biology to host Denise Monack as ADVANCE Distinguished Lecturer
- US Naval Medical Research Unit No. 6 scientist to present seminar on Nov. 5
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- College of Veterinary Medicine announces 2019 class of Early Admission Scholars
- Ellner, Myers present at association's physical ed annual conference
Campus construction and maintenance
University life
- College of Arts and Sciences Diversity Lecture Series call for 2020 applications
- Chemistry Storeroom closed in afternoon today