December 20, 2019
Happy holidays! Click the image to watch President Richard and Mary Jo Myers' holiday video message.
Human resources, benefits and training
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Architecture students earn honors at annual Bowman Design Forum
- Fall issue of Kansas History: A Journal of the Central Plains just released
University life
'Cat tales
December 19, 2019
From the administration
From the Kansas Board of Regents
News and research
- Rural Education Center to receive USDA grant for robot-facilitated distance learning in rural schools
- Department of Apparel, Textiles, and Interior Design to become Department of Interior Design and Fashion Studies
Health and safety
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
University life
December 18, 2019
From the administration
News and research
- Cookie doctor makes gingerbread replica of the President's Residence
- University's general counsel announces upcoming retirement
Events
Human resources, benefits and training
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- College of Education honors eight future teachers for excellence
- Communication studies professor Soo-Hye Han wins 2019 Roderick P. Hart Outstanding Book Award
- Personal financial planning competition team and faculty receive research awards from national organization
- Members of Delta Upsilon assist K-State recycling program
Technology
University life
December 17, 2019
News and research
- New veterinary medicine research projects take on foot-and-mouth disease and African swine fever
- Nine students at Olathe campus earn degrees
Events
Human resources, benefits and training
- Holiday break reminder for employees
- Hazardous waste awareness training dates for spring 2020
- Hazard communication training dates for spring 2020
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Wichita Police Department recognizes veterinary medicine researchers, extension agent for heroic service
- ITS receives 2019 E&I Cloud Leadership Award
- Communication sciences and disorders student receives Golden Ticket award from national organization
Technology
December 16, 2019
From the administration
KSUnite
News and research
- K-State researchers make progress on work with industrial hemp
- Cats' Cupboard winter hours and additional community resources
Events
- Kansas State Polytechnic offering sUAS commercial pilot training in Manhattan
- 2020 Community Engagement Symposium registration open and call for proposals
- Goodband to present Commerce Bank Distinguished Graduate Faculty lecture Dec. 17
- Communication studies seniors present original research Thursday
- De-stress with Noontime Yoga
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
- K-State crops team sweeps top individual awards to win 2019 National Championship
- Porath presents at national conference for English teachers
Technology
University life
December 13, 2019
Focused in Friday: Nichols Hall — the building was gutted by fire Dec. 13, 1968, and it reopened in fall 1985
News and research
Events
- K-State Horticulture Club poinsettia sale today
- Natural resources and environmental science secondary major students to present capstone research projects
- Register now for January Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt course
- Save the date: 2020 University Support Staff Recognition Ceremony
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Undergraduate students selected to join cancer research teams
- Clark cited with distinguished alumnus award
- Barrett meets with congressional members
- Sabuhi Sardarli publishes research on bias in 401(k) investing
Volunteer opportunities
December 12, 2019
From the administration
News and research
- Student death reported
- MNE professor awarded joint DOE grant
- Geologist receives grant from American Chemical Society to study Arbuckle Mountains
- K-State livestock judging team nabs national runner-up
- Winter break hours for K-State Libraries
Events
- Reminder: Retirement and farewell reception for Keith Chapes today
- Reminder: Retirement reception honoring Gary Leitnaker today
- Housing and Dining Services to host Late Night Breakfast
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Goodband, Kanost receive university's top honor for graduate teaching, research
- CEEZAD director Richt shares regional award for work on swine flu vaccine
- Muriago performs and teaches in China
University life
- Leadership communication doctoral program now accepting applicants
- SPARK program for reinstated students
Volunteer opportunities
December 11, 2019
From the administration
News and research
- Engineering professor funded for efforts of conserving water while preserving livelihood of agricultural producers
- Undergraduate journal reaches 7,000 downloads, invites campus participation
- K-State Today, K-State Today Student Edition winter break schedule
Shared governance
Events
- Faculty and Staff Holiday Reception today at president's residence
- Bakery Science Club's annual Holiday Bake Sale is today
- Science on Tap event tonight
- Retirement reception honoring Jennifer Gehrt
- Agricultural economics seminar Dec. 12
- Division of Biology undergraduate poster presentations today
- Honors project presentation on pet health technology
- Wine and dine at JP's Sports Grill
Kudos, publications and presentations
- School of Family Studies and Human Services has strong presence at national conference
- K-State hosts Cochran fellows from the Caribbean
- Members of Alpha Sigma Phi assist K-State recycling program
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
University life
- Nominate an outstanding employee for the Libraries staff awards
- Congratulate fall 2019 distance graduates through virtual commencement
December 10, 2019
News and research
- Senior in agricultural economics is university's 15th Marshall scholar
- From KSU Foundation: Hornung appointed director of the Center for Principled Business, center's growth made possible by Menard family
- James Edgar selected for Higuchi-KU Endowment Research Achievement Award
- Give the gift of art this holiday
Events
- Center for Child Development Giving Tree Project
- Call for Winter Advising Institute program proposals
- Retirement and farewell reception for Janie Sackrider, Dec. 13
- Plan to attend the Animal Sciences and Industry Undergraduate Research Forum
- Maitreya Dunham featured in Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics Seminar
- Survive finals week with K-State Libraries
- Support Need 2 Read at McAlister's
- Argentine tango workshops offered Saturday, Dec. 14
- 'SpringDance 2020' auditions on Saturday, Dec. 14
Kudos, publications and presentations
- NACADA hosts 24-hour international virtual conference
- Historical journal article wins Western History Association prize
Technology
University life
Volunteer opportunities
December 9, 2019
From the administration
KSUnite
News and research
Events
- Grade submission deadline for fall 2019
- Reminder: Register your department for Free for All Friday
- Guest lecturer will address automated vehicles in smart cities
- Universitywide Undergraduate Research Symposium Dec. 10
- THREADS — A pop-up thrift shop to end slavery
- Liang Hu to present Anatomy and Physiology Seminar
- Cornerstone Coffee and Bakery happy hour specials
- Registration International Math Kangaroo Competition for school-age students ends Dec. 15
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Zhilong Yang recognized as Professor of the Week
- Roman Ganta speaks at conference and university in Thailand
- Welcome, new ambassadors
- College of Health and Human Sciences recognizes fall 2019 outstanding seniors
University life
December 6, 2019
Focused in Friday: The seven-foot Wildcat statue overlooking the K-State Alumni Center's Johnson Terrace.
News and research
- Evergy installs new electric vehicle charging station at Kansas State University
- Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Sustainable Intensification extended for five years
- Dec. 10 Senior Design Expo features electronics projects from engineering undergraduate students
Events
- Hassle-free bowl travel available through K-State Alumni Association
- K-State community invited to attend state forester public interviews
- College of Education hosts undergraduate research, creative activities fair
- Audacity A Cappella winter concert today
- RSVPs due today for graduation reception
Kudos, publications and presentations
December 5, 2019
A 1914 view of Kansas State University's Manhattan campus. Courtesy of Morse Department of Special Collections.
From the administration
Events
- Holiday workshop Dec. 7 at the Beach Museum of Art
- Retirement and farewell reception for Keith Chapes Dec. 12
- Geography colloquium Dec. 6 showcases department's 2019 Steve Kale graduate fellowship recipients
- IBM Blockchain Presentation: Introduction to Blockchain and its application in various industries
- HIV/AIDS awareness event — 30th Annual Day With(out) Art
- Native American Student Body to host Frybread Social and Heritage Celebration
- Chris Porter of Drake University to present philosophy talk Dec. 6
- On-campus interviews for assistant vice president for university risk and compliance officer
- Sigma Alpha Iota to host purple pancakes fundraiser
- KSU in Italy summer 2020 information session
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
- K-State alumnus shares experiences on Global Food Systems' 'Something to Chew On' podcast
- Advisor Forum presents December Charlie Award
- Marshall named 2019 K-State Animal Sciences and Industry Distinguished Alumnus
University life
December 4, 2019
Events
- K-State commencement ceremonies Dec. 13-14
- Annual poinsettia sale at The Gardens
- Rolls for the Breadbasket
- Vote for the best picture book of 2019 at the 12th annual Mock Caldecott
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Student speakers, vocalists and musicians selected for K-State's December commencement ceremonies
- Legleiter and Maldonado Franzen present at national conference
- Applied Aviation Research Center's Haritos publishes research article on unauthorized small UAS interference in National Airspace System
- Model United Nations team wins awards at American Model UN
- Harrington Jr. receives National Council for Geographic Education's highest recognition
- Sanderson appointed editor-in-chief of Agriculture and Human Values
December 3, 2019
News and research
- Giving Tuesday: What's your 'Because of K-State' story?
- Graduate School Dean Carol Shanklin to retire at end of academic year
Events
- Dance showcase: 'WinterDance 2019' features original choreography performed by K-State students
- Reminder: Faculty and Staff Holiday Reception Dec. 11 at president's residence
- Final day to place Christmas turkey, ham order is Dec. 4
- K-State band concerts Dec. 4 and 5
- Psychological sciences graduate research presentations
- Fulbright information session offered Thursday, Dec. 5
- CS Faculty Seminar Dec. 4
- Support Little Apple Need 2 Read
- Reeck presents in Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics Seminar
- Wine and Dine at JP's Sports Grill
Human resources, benefits and training
Kudos, publications and presentations
University life
December 2, 2019
KSUnite
News and research
- Kansas State University hosts Pakistani Fulbright scholars on behalf of US State Department
- Cloud migrations successful
Events
- Fulbright scholar to present anti-rabies virus research and share Fulbright experience and Indian culture
- Two graduate research assistants to present Anatomy and Physiology Seminar
- K-State Choirs to present Festival of Holiday Music featuring special guest artist Curtis Gulledge
- Psychological sciences to host Research Information Fair
- Retirement reception honoring Gary Leitnaker
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Going global: Special scholarships help K-State students with education abroad
- Multicultural Engineering Program announces Faculty Engagement Awards
- Pfaff-Eickhoff presents at PageUp User Community Summit for Higher Education
- Food science doctoral student receives prestigious scholarship
- Dowell participates in SHRM's Volunteer Leaders' Business Meeting and Day on the Hill
- JP's Scholarship winners announced