April 30, 2020
The New Student Services Ambassadors share a message of community and encouragement.
From the administration
News and research
- Plant pathologist Barbara Valent named to National Academy of Sciences
- Sharpening financial survival skills is more important than ever
Events
- Registration open for College of Education's School Counseling Camp
- Reminder: Fall 2020 Week of Welcome May meeting
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Two students recognized by Fulbright U.S. Student Program
- Physics faculty member Schmit's work published in prestigious journal
- Division of Biology names most promising students
- Education Abroad staff participate in virtual conference
- K-State chapter is finalist for most improved; freshman student earns second in national competition
Technology
University life
April 29, 2020
We may be facing challenges and problems, but Student Body President Tel Wittmer encourages students to respond with love and to support each other.
News and research
- Campus building assessment and space utilization studies
- Four K-State faculty honored for excellence in undergraduate teaching
- Campus road closures, citations issued for failure to comply
- K-State Center for Principled Business: Economic Update
Events
Human resources, benefits and training
Health and safety
- Faculty and staff services available at Lafene Pharmacy
- 4-H pledge provides road map for Kansas youth
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Edgerley-Franklin Leadership Scholarship presented to four high school seniors
- Jennifer Francois chosen to spearhead use of DEC recommended practices for young children with disabilities
- Political science professors publish in top journal
- National honors for Lowe, Dowell cap successful year for K-State Speech
Technology
University life
- University Honors Program leadership opportunities
- Nominate faculty, staff and graduate students for Division of Student Life awards
- Student organization registration deadline this Friday, May 1
April 28, 2020
Stephanie Bannister, assistant vice provost for student success, reminds everyone that together we can finish the semester strong.
News and research
- K-State begins offering COVID-19 testing for university students, employees
- Reminder: Create your online TEVAL now
- Riley County Health Department requests assistance with survey
- Apply now to receive updated SNAP-Ed benefits, says state coordinator
- Rural grocery stores finding creative ways to stay open, serve communities
Events
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Staley School of Leadership Studies announces 2020-2021 class of Snyder Leadership Legacy fellows
- National council formally reaccredits A.Q. Miller School of Journalism and Mass Communications
Technology
University life
Volunteer opportunities
April 27, 2020
The Education Abroad office is helping students and faculty plan for future international experiences.
From the provost
From the administration
KSUnite
News and research
- K-State expands licensing agreement for COVID-19 antiviral treatment
- Course content planning and temporary access to materials during COVID-19
- Help Manhattan win in Census competition
Events
- Showcase your research at the GROW and EXCITE virtual summer workshop
- Noontime retreat and refreshment online class
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
University life
April 24, 2020
Today is Arbor Day and K-Staters celebrated with a special tree planting. When we dig deep, we are all K-State strong.
News and research
- NSF announces CAREER award for K-State chemical engineer
- Once bills are paid, put stimulus money into savings
- A summary of university changes related to COVID-19
Health and safety
- COVID-19 and face mask training
- Counseling Services offers anxiety therapy group during the summer session
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Veterinary student receives top exotic animal medicine scholarship
- MPH students develop COVID-19 educational materials
- Nancarrow, Horton and Johnson take top honors during K-State Sales Team tryout
Technology
Campus construction and maintenance
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
- Hale Library building update: It's all about the atmosphere
- April Lifelines newsletter is now online
April 23, 2020
We are stronger than the burden of this pandemic, and Counseling Services is here to help students through health services and workshops.
From the administration
News and research
Events
Human resources, benefits and training
April 22, 2020
The Graduate Student Council shares ideas and resources to support, motivate and encourage graduate students.
News and research
- In case you missed it: Myers, Taber host faculty-staff Virtual Town Hall
- Procter steps down as director of K-State's Center For Engagement and Community Development
- APDesign renames department to include industrial design
Events
- STEM Summer Institute for middle schoolers coming to a device near you
- Discover nature in your backyard and participate in the City Nature Challenge
- Noon webinar looks at the M.S. in veterinary biomedical science degree
- Safe Zone advanced workshop covering financial wellness
Human resources, benefits and training
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
Technology
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
April 21, 2020
The Center for Student Involvement offers tips and resources for student organizations to meet virtually and stay connected with their members.
From the administration
News and research
Events
- Office of First-generation Students to host virtual graduation celebration
- April 22: K-State Virtual Earth Day
Health and safety
- Stressed out? Five steps toward everyday mindfulness may help
- Resist the temptation to snack while working, nutritionist says
Kudos, publications and presentations
Technology
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
April 20, 2020
President Richard Myers takes K-Staters on a tour of the Manhattan campus of the future.
From the administration
- Reminder: Virtual Town Hall for faculty and staff April 21
- Employee reminders to help slow spread of COVID-19
- From Vice Provost Karen Goos: An Enrollment Management Update
KSUnite
News and research
- Presidential Awards recognize three for leadership, teaching
- Parking permit refund update
- Online Course Design Institute launches today
- Updated, expanded Cats' Cupboard access begins today
- Second round of global food seed grants awarded
- K-State journalism and mass communications students meeting COVID-19 challenge
Events
- Week of Welcome Fall 2020: May All-Campus Meeting
- Safe Zone Advance Workshop to cover language, microaggressions and bias
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Porath article examines how educators leverage Twitter chats to support professional learning and development
- Engineering honor society announces spring award recipients
- Collegian editor-in-chief the 2020 Kansas Collegiate Journalist of the Year
- Jennifer Vellenga launches and hosts a podcast, 'Ditch Your Backup Plan'
University life
- Lab to real life: Mechanical engineering technology instructor Doug Zerr retools hands-on experience for distance learning
- K-State Family Center offering remote therapy
- Safe Zone training: Trauma-informed support services for educators during COVID-19
- Download your K-State themed Zoom backgrounds today
- Apply today for inaugural Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences Graduate Fellowship
Volunteer opportunities
April 17, 2020
Need a Friday pick-me-up? Watch a special video from the K-State Marching Band, the Pride of Wildcat Land, and catch up on other #kstatestrong videos.
From the administration
News and research
- A summary of university changes related to COVID-19
- Face time: K-State projects create face shields, cloth masks
- Kansas State University's 36th Truman scholar seeks to empower women, stop food insecurity
- Are groceries safe to bring home? Food safety expert weighs in
Shared governance
Events
Human resources, benefits and training
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- 2020 faculty and professional staff retirees
- Johnson Cancer Research Center presents virtual awards banquet to recognize students, donors
- DMSA honors student workers for National Student Employment Week
University life
- A new look at university life: Lecture-only format proves successful when teaching from home
- Sound off about next year's UPC events
April 16, 2020
Stacey Kulesza, associate professor of civil engineering, encourages faculty members and describes creative ways she continues classes remotely.
From the administration
From the Kansas Board of Regents
News and research
- Veterinary researcher receives $1.58 million NIH grant to explore pathway for better cancer therapies
- Stuck at home? Crisis may help young adults emerge stronger
Events
- Moment of Mindfulness
- Join the Virtual Fit 100 Challenge
- Noontime retreat and refreshment online class
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Architecture professor awarded residency at prestigious I-Park
- K-State Launch moves online; awards more than $20,000 to student entrepreneurs
Technology
University life
April 15, 2020
K-State admissions representatives know a spot they love full well.
From the administration
- Kansas State University to extend limit on face-to-face events through July 31
- Kansas Board of Regents April meeting agenda items
News and research
- Chemical engineer working to unlock the role of hydrogen sulfide for treatment of disease
- Reminder: Nominate student research projects for Kirmser Undergraduate Research Award
- Livestock prices drop 20%-40% since early COVID-19 news
- Partial floor collapse causes minor injuries
Events
- Mobile food distribution canceled April 17
- Award-winning author Zetta Elliott to speak on Saturday, April 18
- K-State virtual Earth Day is April 22
- 2020 K-State Color Guard online auditions
Kudos, publications and presentations
- K-State student newspaper, yearbook and magazine staffers earn state media honors
- K-State Student Union receives design awards
- Katie Buhler named Student Employee of the Year
Technology
University life
April 14, 2020
Grant Thompson, senior, shares a message with students and thanks the K-State community for support.
News and research
- K-State to launch Online Course Design Institute for faculty
- Already beset by tough markets, farm families are now dealing with pandemic implications
- Patience needed to eliminate henbit, chickweed from lawns
Events
- Education Abroad live online 101 sessions and drop-in advising
- Young Writers' Workshop now accepting applications for online June program
Human resources, benefits and training
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Collegian Media Group takes top honors
- International Student and Scholar Services names scholarship winners
University life
April 13, 2020
Together we are K-State Strong. Share your own video or photo on social media and use the hashtag to show how you are #kstatestrong.
From the provost
KSUnite
News and research
- Temporary online access granted to books in K-State Libraries' collection
- Dates for spring 2020 TEVALs, create your online TEVAL now
- Wichita State University launches satellite nursing program at Kansas State University
- K-State researcher looking at ways to boost soybean quality
Human resources, benefits and training
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Sales program at Kansas State University named top program for the ninth year in a row
- Rader and Huxman receive honorable mention for NSF Graduate Research Fellowship
- College of Education major selected as KNEA-AE president
- Smith to present webinar for Process Equipment Manufacturers' Association
University life
- Master of Agribusiness program offers new course: Sales and Marketing in the Animal Health Industry
- Student organization registration
April 10, 2020
The Powercat Financial team helps students stay K-State Strong by continuing to offer free services that provide financial information and assistance.
News and research
- A summary of university changes related to COVID-19
- Technology Development Institute assists state's small businesses, manufacturers with COVID-19 through Great Plains TMC initiative
- K-State launches website with COVID-19 experts, news releases
- In-person K-State Research and Extension activities suspended through July 4
Health and safety
- K-State publication offers tips for families separated by distance
- Farmers market vendors prep for season amid COVID-19 concerns
- More time in the kitchen makes this a good time to review food safety tips
Kudos, publications and presentations
University life
April 9, 2020
Madaí Rivera, subdirectora de participación estudiantil, comparte información con estudiantes y familias hispanohablantes. / Madaí Rivera, assistant director for student engagement, provides information to Spanish-speaking students and families.
From the administration
News and research
- Reminder: Laboratory Safety Renovation Program proposals due April 10
- K-State researchers adapt to keep agricultural studies moving forward
- Vanier family supports KARL program
Events
Human resources, benefits and training
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Outstanding scholarship, leadership and service earn K-State students scholarships from Blue Key
- Engineering leadership honorary selects new members
- Park management and conservation faculty secure National Park Service grant
- Economics department names scholarship winners
Technology
University life
April 8, 2020
Kerri Keller, director of the K-State Career Center, encourages everyone to watch today's online awards ceremony to celebrate outstanding student employees who are K-State Strong.
News and research
- Tackling COVID-19: K-Staters taking on the challenge to help locally and globally
- K-State team funded by $1.3 million NIH grant to combat hypertension
Events
- Student Employee of the Year Ceremony today
- Writing Center Online Tutoring for Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Human resources, benefits and training
Personnel changes
Health and safety
- Counseling Services offering group for dealing with COVID-19
- 'Mindful Moments' can help to alleviate stress, live more fully
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Saxophone professor adjudicates international competition
- Professor publishes chapter in new book 'Creating Space for Democracy'
Technology
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
April 7, 2020
Ron Wilson, director of the K-State Huck Boyd National Institute for Rural Development, shares a K-State Strong poem.
News and research
- Junior in physics is university's newest Goldwater scholar
- Bulk Solids Innovation Center partners with Powder and Bulk Engineering
Events
- An update on the development of a Student Success Canvas Course
- Difficult Dialogues April 23: 'Encouraging Empathy to Promote Diversity and Inclusion'
- Safe Zone Advance Training on Trans Language and Trans Competence
- Sign up for trainings for Records and Information Management Month
Health and safety
- Children caring for children: K-State launches program to help
- Apart but connected: Stay in touch with older adults
Kudos, publications and presentations
- K-State biology professors honored by American Society of Mammalogists
- 2020 President's Award of Excellence for Unclassified Professionals winners
- 2020 K-State's University Support Staff Award of Excellence winners
- Freeland wins Kansas communicators awards
- Education professor publishes article about teacher shortages in Kansas
Technology
- Update on Zoom security features
- HRIS and KSIS monthly maintenance scheduled April 11-12
- Reminder: Mediasite webinar on presentation analytics April 13
University life
- New Bachelor of Science in integrative physiology available for fall 2020
- Collegian Media Group accepting applications for 2020-2021 leadership positions
April 6, 2020
President Richard Myers thanks K-Staters for their persistence and describes how the pandemic has brought out the good in all of us.
KSUnite
News and research
Shared governance
Events
- NSF CAREER session offered Wednesday, April 8
- Safe Zone advanced trainings for Sexual Assault Awareness month
- MPH program participates in National Public Health Week
- Safe Zone Advanced Training on Sexuality and Gender Identity Introduction
Health and safety
- K-State nutritionist: Find positive ways to deal with emotional eating
- K-State expert shares Easter food safety tips
Kudos, publications and presentations
- APDesign professor named winner of 2020 Gabriel Prize
- Jerry and Nancy Jaax to receive K-State Alumni Association's Alumni Excellence Award
- Sophomore leadership honorary selects 2020-2021 members
Technology
- Keep the trolls away: Tips to avoid Zoom bombing or virtual gate-crashing
- Canvas summer and fall 2020 courses have been created
University life
- K-State Veteran Center goes virtual
- Health and Human Sciences implements new integrative studies curriculum
April 3, 2020
Gregg Hadley, director of K-State Research and Extension, talks about educational programs and resources to help Kansans address life’s challenges.
News and research
- Matthew J. O'Keefe named new dean of Carl R. Ice College of Engineering
- Student employees policy announced
- Updates to University Operations services
- Kansas State University names Maureen Redeker as acting general counsel
- Hadley: Extension agents adapting well across Kansas
- Fourth of July tomatoes? Make a plan for early May planting
Events
Human resources, benefits and training
Kudos, publications and presentations
April 2, 2020
Alysia Starkey, CEO and dean of the K-State Polytechnic campus, encourages all students to take things day by day and finish K-State Strong.
From the administration
News and research
- College of Education builds on K-State's cyber land-grant university initiative
- Administrative units develop remote work solutions
- Submit fall 2020 course material adoptions
- Students get head start on career skills as part of national championship crops team
Events
- Additional Mobile Food Distribution: April 3
- NSSI to host virtual tryouts for 2020-2021 K-State Sales Team April 19-21
Human resources, benefits and training
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Professional accomplishments earn 17 alumni recognition from College of Health and Human Sciences
- K-State Alumni Association honors eight K-State students for excellence
- Advisor Forum presents April Charlie Award
Technology
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
Volunteer opportunities
April 1, 2020
Rebeca Paz, assistant director of the Office of First-generation Students, offers tips to help first-generation students navigate resources and succeed this semester.
From the provost
News and research
- Online aviation degree launches at Kansas State Polytechnic this spring
- Part-time job search resources available for students
- Nominate summer and fall projects now for Kirmser Undergraduate Research Award
Events
- Safe Zone Student and Community Member Introductory Training
- K-State Music Program to host virtual awards ceremony via Facebook Live April 3
- Kansas officials to provide information to small businesses via First Friday e-Call April 3
Human resources, benefits and training
Personnel changes
Health and safety
- Recreational Services now offering Zoom fitness classes
- Manage your own anxiety to help your kids' stress, too
- Food, packaging does not seem to be a source for novel coronavirus
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Alumni Association names 2020 Robinson Family Multicultural Leadership Award winners
- K-State Sales Team takes home first place individual and places third as a team in the National Collegiate Sales Competition
- Hospitality management professor selected to serve as member of hospitality accreditation commission