December 22, 2020
President Richard and Mary Jo Myers send their warmest wishes for a healthy and happy holiday season.
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- Gina Scott and Kayla Schmidt recognized as Professional Staff of the Week
- K-State Polytechnic's Marchbanks Award presented to Joel Matthews
December 21, 2020
From the administration
News and research
- Agronomist receives $3M grant to develop digital geospatial tools for improving resilience of farming systems
- Deadline is 5 p.m. today for Jan. 4 K-State Today issue
- K-State collaborative project helps develop app for Cambodian farmers
Shared governance
Personnel changes
Health and safety
December 18, 2020
Alli Bertz, College of Agriculture, shares a message to 2020 graduates.
From the administration
News and research
- Beth Montelone to serve as interim vice president for research
- This holiday season, visit the Beach Museum of Art exterior and virtually
- Derby Dining Center will reopen for spring semester
- College of Business pilots new micro-credentialing program
- Contract Postal Unit holiday hours
- K-State Polytechnic receives grant for targeted skills development to advance manufacturing
COVID-19 university updates
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Technology
Campus construction and maintenance
University life
December 17, 2020
From the provost
From the Kansas Board of Regents
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Events
Human resources, benefits and training
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- Education professor's new book a resource for teaching culturally diverse learners
- K-State TRIO team selected for regional leadership positions
- Danny Erickson earns College of Business Administration's Outstanding Senior Award
- Erin Yelland receives fellowship from eXtension to focus on health and wellness
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December 16, 2020
From the administration
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COVID-19 university updates
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
- National association selects Juergen Richt for research award
- College of Education scholars present at virtual international conference
- K-State professors cited for research efforts in science news report
Technology
Campus construction and maintenance
- Service interruption: Date change for Unger Complex steam
- Service interruption: Burt Hall steam
- Dickens Hall service interruption
December 15, 2020
From the administration
News and research
- Students at Olathe campus complete degree programs
- Kansas State University employee United Way campaign
- Video: How to enjoy your poinsettia
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Jesse Nippert awarded College of Arts and Sciences' 2020 Karen Ann Griffith Research Award
- Fitzsimmons honored with new faculty award
- College of Arts and Sciences announces winners of 2020 Stamey, Gaches awards
- Kansas Farm Bureau recognizes KCARE watershed specialist
Campus construction and maintenance
- Service interruption: Nichols Hall chilled water
- Service interruption: Unger Complex, Hal Ross Flour Mill steam
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University life
December 14, 2020
News and research
Kudos, publications and presentations
- David Hodgson and Monica Woods recognized as Professors of the Week
- College of Veterinary Medicine presents annual teaching awards
- Augustine-Shaw and Lane publish article in journal with vast education audience
- Weed science organization names K-State researcher outstanding young scientist
Campus construction and maintenance
University life
December 11, 2020
From the administration
- Join today: Virtual town hall meeting for K-State faculty and staff
- Virtual events set Dec. 18 to honor K-State's 2020 graduates
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COVID-19 university updates
Events
- K-State Theatre releases adult comedy holiday podcast: 'HO HO NO!'
- Adventure OUT programs to continue over winter break
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Ignacio Ciampitti receives Agronomic Education and Extension Award from national agronomy society
- Freeland publishes book about Morganville-Fèves pairing
December 10, 2020
From the administration
News and research
- Master of Public Health program launches online option for prospective students
- K-State Polytechnic mourns loss of Dennis Kuhlman
- Redeker leaving K-State to become general counsel at university in Utah
- Winter break hours and building closure for Holton, Holtz halls and student success services
COVID-19 university updates
- Reminder about practice adopted for student evaluations in fall 2020 semester
- Tips to stay safe this holiday season
Personnel changes
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Technology
University life
- Office of Assessment website updates improve access
- Nonprofit leadership students demonstrate learning through virtual showcase
- Check Chemistry Storeroom website for special hours
- Mobile food distributions wrap up fall 2020
December 9, 2020
From the administration
News and research
- Engineering professors receive defense department grant for work on safety/security-critical systems
COVID-19 university updates
- Updates on COVID-19 in K-State communities
- Lafene Health Center and Counseling Services Dec. 10 and holiday hours
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December 8, 2020
News and research
- Pavithra Prabhakar to lead on NASA grant to design certifiable, intelligent aerospace control systems
- Updated winter break hours for Weigel Library
- Computer science professor and postdoc partner launch online database on history of slavery
- Resilient families: K-State expert studies opportunities to build strength
COVID-19 university updates
Kudos, publications and presentations
- BRI director offers testimony to U.S. Senate committee
- Madaí Rivera serves as member of Gov. Kelly's Advantage Kansas Coalition
- Shireen Roshanravan recognized as Professor of the Week honoree
- Vara Prasad awarded International Agronomy Award from American Society of Agronomy
- Erin Yelland named associate editor of the Journal of Extension
- Wiafe receives $1,500 scholarship from national advocacy association
- ECE doctoral student recognized for his work at international conference
- Architecture students win scholarships in ninth annual MANKO Design Competition
- Fall 2020 Kim Dierks Tutor of Distinction selected
Technology
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University life
- Leadership communication doctorate applications being accepted
- Audacity A Cappella at K-State spring semester auditions
- Chemistry Storeroom closed today
December 7, 2020
From the administration
KSUnite
News and research
- New Bachelor of Science in public health available this spring
- Johnson Cancer Research Center selects 22 students for research training awards
- Center on Aging offers safe, person-centered ways to bring holiday joy to nursing homes residents
COVID-19 university updates
Human resources, benefits and training
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Executive director of K-State Student Union named EOA Achiever
- Three K-Staters receive awards from Kansas Association of Colleges and Employers
- Engineering professor receives NASA and Honeywell grants for work on molecular precursor-derived ceramics and composites
Campus construction and maintenance
University life
- Nominate an outstanding employee for the Libraries' staff awards
- Reinstated students invited to participate in SPARK program
- Banners for the holidays
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December 4, 2020
From the administration
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COVID-19 university updates
Events
- Kids in the Kitchen event returns to Union Station by JP's
- Future science teachers to present Share-A-Thon today
- 'Kansas Theatre Works' interviews alumni of 2016 Writers Room
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- Graduate student in mechanical engineering earns first place in poster competition
- Personal financial planning students take second in national competition
December 3, 2020
From the administration
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COVID-19 university updates
Events
- Wildcat Reads: Children invited to watch an online story time read by Bill Snyder
- Math department invites first- through 12th-grade students to participate in national online math competition
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
December 2, 2020
News and research
- Incoming U.S. freshmen admission, scholarship priority date extended to Jan. 5
- Konza Prairie continues decades of research success with $7.12 million NSF grant renewal
- Union Engraving transitions management
COVID-19 university updates
- Updates on COVID-19 in K-State communities
- K-State begins offering voluntary asymptomatic testing for faculty, staff
- K-State announces attendance restrictions at Bramlage Coliseum
Events
- Vote for the best picture book of 2020 at the 13th annual Mock Caldecott
- Shaffer to present 'Going Forward From Here: Civil Discourse in the Classroom and the Workplace'
- Save the date: Bandwidth Recovery workshop for faculty and staff Jan. 19
- Last day to place holiday meat order
Human resources, benefits and training
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Spahr, Jani and Rojkovskaia recognized as Professor and Professional Staff of the Week honorees
- David Simmons Wood named programs director for Early Music America
- Mechanical engineering students earn poster awards
- Students participate in Live Ideas Fall Institute, scholarships awarded
- Advisor Forum presents December Charlie Award
Technology
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Volunteer opportunities
December 1, 2020
Wearing a mask is a small step in the right direction.
News and research
- K-State and Hill's combining strengths to end pet obesity
- Research on late summer, early fall controlled rangeland burning looks convincing
- K-12 students compete in plant growing contest while growing their STEM knowledge
- K-State, KU Med to launch diabetes education project
- Green Action Fund call for proposals
- Food, energy, water: Researchers look for ways to combine natural resources to benefit rural towns
Events
- Safe Zone Introductory Workshop for Faculty and Staff
- Math Club to host 'A crazy hard solution to a problem solved by Gauss'
Personnel changes
- Virtual campus interviews for the chief audit executive
- Carlson to retire from Campus Planning and Project Management after 41 years
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Pinkall, Kansas City Chorale nominated in 63rd Grammy Awards
- College of Education colleagues present at NREA virtual conference
- Construction science student chapter honored with Chapter of Excellence Grant
Technology
- HRIS and KSIS maintenance scheduled for Dec. 6
- ImageNow upgrade Dec. 4-7
- Adobe Flash Player end-of-life Dec. 31
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- Teaching and Learning Center's news and upcoming events
- November Lifelines College of Veterinary Medicine newsletter is now online
- Check out the Beach Museum of Art's December 2020 e-newsletter for all virtual offerings this month
University life
- Permits still required to park on campus
- Never fear, finals prep support is here
- DIY December with the Union
- K-State First seeks nominations for annual First-Year Advocate awards