March 31, 2021
From the administration
- Planning for remote work in the future
- Reminder: Virtual town hall meeting tomorrow for faculty and staff
News and research
- Doctoral student in chemistry named honorable mention for NSF Graduate Research Fellowship
- Beocat continues to offer unparalleled computing access to researchers
COVID-19 university updates
- Lafene Health Center offers April 2 vaccine clinic to faculty, staff and students
- Updates on COVID-19 in K-State communities
Events
- Attend Hale Library’s virtual ribbon-cutting and celebration April 15
- Training offered for YOU@KSU
- Teaching and Learning Center presents professional development event today
- Reminder: Register to attend Week of Welcome Fall 2021 Kickoff Meeting
Human resources, benefits and training
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Kansas State University promotes 77 faculty members, 46 receive tenure
- KKSU-TV reporters and JMC education abroad students honored at the KAB Awards
Technology
- K-State completes successful migration of websites to the cloud
- IRS warns university students and employees of email scam
- Grading in KSIS training for spring 2021 now available
Campus construction and maintenance
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
University life
Volunteer opportunities
- Bilingual Spanish-English participants needed for linguistics study
- Take an online survey: Participants needed for public health research
March 30, 2021
From the administration
News and research
- Kansas State University releases second round of federal financial aid to students
- All Manhattan campus graduates to get six tickets to their spring ceremony
Events
- Graduating seniors invited to K-State Alumni Association’s drive-thru/walk-thru Grad Bash
- Sciences, humanities, history and philosophy connections to be discussed on April 1 at Art and Math Seminar
- International Coordinating Council to host 'ICC GOT TALENT' on April 8
Kudos, publications and presentations
- New publication summarizes potential for African swine fever virus to spread through feed
- Political science student accepted into Critical Language Scholarship Program
Technology
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
University life
- Leave a legacy and celebrate with a Senior Sidewalk brick
- Global Campus award nominations due April 23
March 29, 2021
From the administration
KSUnite
News and research
- Retired K-State professor publishes stories of life in Kansas
- K-State Today email delivery issues
- North 17th Street on Manhattan campus renamed in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.
- Reorganization of Office of the Registrar
Events
- Melissa Ohden, abortion survivor, to speak to K-State
- Barbara Valent Division of Biology seminar canceled
- Students invited to attend the virtual Social Services Career Meet-Up
- K-State Libraries graduate workshop available today
- Math colloquium with Betsy Stovall March 30
- Ravi Kumar to present Anatomy and Physiology Seminar
- Kansas State College Advising Corps hosting information session for potential fall 2021 advisers
- Natalia Cernicchiaro to present Entomology Seminar March 30
- Safe Zone Advanced Workshop — Consequences of COVID-19: Sexual Violence and Gender Inequity
- Middle East Speaker Series features Ramazan Kiliniç
- Second Logic Workshop today
- Race to Waste week 7 results
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Interior architecture & product design professor publishes design research
- Researchers publish series of physiologically-based pharmacokinetic model manuscripts for perfluorooctane sulfonate
- Graduate students in interior architecture & industrial design present at EDRA
University life
- Last call to nominate your extraordinary students!
- IMSE senior design product sale
- eSports on-campus survey
March 26, 2021
News and research
- K-State Alumni Association offers travel packages for Allstate Kickoff Classic
- K-State veterinarian has tips for keeping pets safe from household dangers
COVID-19 university updates
Events
- Coffee Hour features Indonesia today
- Award-winning design activist and architect to present 'Design Justice: Power + Place'
Personnel changes
Volunteer opportunities
March 25, 2021
From the administration
News and research
- K-State announces contract extension for AD Gene Taylor
- National Agricultural Biosecurity Center receives grants to improve animal disease response
- Global Food Systems Seed Grant Program request for proposals
Events
- Safe Zone Advanced Workshop today — Self-Care: A Necessity for Personal and Professional Success
- Upcoming Zoom event to feature development of Kansas climate and energy plan
- Barbara Valent to present Division of Biology Seminar
- 'Let's Talk Art': Livestream conversation with artist Caroline Thorington
- Sara Gragg to present Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology Seminar
- History department to host 2021 virtual Parrish Colloquium on global histories of plague
- Safe Zone Advanced Workshop March 26: Trans Language and Trans Competency
Human resources, benefits and training
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Wiley recognized for improving race relations
- K-State Polytechnic aviation student initiates student mentorship program
- Cathie Lavis receives National Educator of the Year Award
Technology
- March 29: Getting Started w/ ETDR Templates
- March 29: Microsoft Teams Live Events (Organizer) training
March 24, 2021
From the administration
News and research
- Go All In for K-State and help students save money on textbooks
- Walk Kansas begins March 28; free to state employees through HealthQuest
- Chief diversity and inclusion officer takes position in Texas
COVID-19 university updates
- Lafene Health Center offers limited vaccine clinic to faculty, staff and students
- Updates on COVID-19 in K-State communities
Events
- Levitt and Farmer to present 'Meeting Student Needs: Trauma-Informed Pedagogy and Community Building' today
- 48-Hour Film Challenge begins Thursday, March 25, at 6 p.m.
- Beach Film Club: Virtual discussion on 'Monsoon Wedding' today
- 'How Prioritizing and Persisting Brings Me Peace' on Wednesday, March 31
- Registration extended to 3 p.m. March 24 for International Cultural Exhibition
- Run Fasta Eat Pasta virtual 5K
Human resources, benefits and training
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Silver Key welcomes 2021-2022 members
- Goins publishes interview with legendary trumpeter/bandleader Scotty Barnhart
- Congratulations to the top three finishers in the Live Ideas short story contest
Technology
- Network maintenance scheduled at 12:01 a.m. March 25
- Canvas: March updates
- March 26: Exploring the Advanced Features of Qualtrics training
University life
- Refer your students to be Success Ambassadors
- National Residence Hall Honorary accepting applications
March 23, 2021
From the administration
Events
- New Beach Museum of Art exhibition features unique animal pairings
- College of Education offering local STEM Institute, national Summer STEAM Virtual Academy
- Office of First-generation Students to host virtual graduation celebration
- College of Agriculture/KSRE Diversity Programs Office celebrates MANRRS Week
- Global Food Systems hosts Food Safety Workshop: Produce
- New Faculty Institute event on Wednesday, March 24
- Date night to help K-State students on Friday, April 2
- NSF CAREER Nuts and Bolts Session
- Big 12 Virtual Career Fair March 24
- Make your LinkedIn profile stand out, industry jobs-focused
Kudos, publications and presentations
- A closer look at CASE awards: Enrollment and recruitment creative work
- Porath co-authors article on teaching and learning
- Paper about grasshopper population decline named 2020 PNAS Cozzarelli prize finalist
Technology
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
University life
March 22, 2021
From the administration
- Statement of support for our Asian and Asian American community
- Dates for spring 2021 TEVALs, create your online TEVAL now
KSUnite
News and research
- KSU Foundation Presents: All In for K-State 2022 pre-application workshop
- University Press of Kansas to continue its work under leadership of KU Libraries dean
- Gift of three flight trainers helps K-State Polytechnic aviation students get a feel for flying
- Davids-Dunham award call for nominations
- Filming real-time ultrafast molecular bending motion with laser-induced electron diffraction
- New Prairie Press accepting new monographs from K-State researchers
- The Bakery at Derby Dining Center to reopen today
Events
- Author L.L. McKinney to read from her work via Zoom at 3:30 p.m. Friday, March 26
- K-State Libraries graduate workshop available today
- Legal Speaker Series: Tracy Turner
- Panel webinar to discuss 'Populism, Conflict and Minorities in the Middle East'
- Coffee Hour to feature Indonesia March 26
- Fall 2021 Week of Welcome kickoff meeting
- K-State Alumni Association to host online Zumba Dance Fitness Workout
- Julia Keen to present Coffman Chair Lecture April 2
- 2021 Virtual Undergrad Research Showcase
- Warren Chan to present Anatomy and Physiology Seminar
- Race for Waste week six results
- Punya Nachappa to present Entomology Seminar at 4 p.m. March 23
- 23rd annual S. Thomas Parker Mathematical Competition
University life
March 19, 2021
COVID-19 university updates
Events
- Open forum March 23 to discuss youth protection and summer programs
- K-State offers free webinar introducing Lean Six Sigma
- 2021 Virtual Undergrad Research Showcase
- K-State spring blood drive
- Philosophy department offers upcoming LSAT logic workshops
Human resources, benefits and training
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Recent mechanical and nuclear engineering publication recognized as journal editor's pick
- College of Business Administration announces 2021-2022 Business Ambassadors
March 18, 2021
From the administration
From the Kansas Board of Regents
News and research
- K-State librarian receives $100,000 IMLS grant to improve environmental research
- Call for updates to K-State summer camps website
- Newly available collections and spaces in Hale Library
Events
- Manhattan Strategic Planning Committee looking for community engagement
- Philip R. Hardwidge to present Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology Seminar
- Summer Academic Advising Institute save the date
- Felipe Barreto to present Division of Biology Seminar
- Do good with burritos
- Free student leadership summit on Thursday, March 25
Human resources, benefits and training
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Interior architecture & industrial design graduate students represent K-State at national conference
- Mary Molt selected as leader in onsite food service operations
- Doctoral student receives American Geographical Society Awards Council Fellowship
- K-State Sports Sales Team finishes in fourth place at National Collegiate Sports Sales Competition
University life
March 17, 2021
From the administration
- Office of the Provost invites nominations for three university awards
- Kansas Board of Regents March meeting agenda items
News and research
- K-State First Book selects 'The Marrow Thieves' as 2021 common book
- K-State, MidAmerica Nazarene partner on cooperative academic credit program
- Glossary of frequently used data terms launched
- K-State faculty member speaks at rural broadband announcement
- Nominate research projects now for Kirmser Undergraduate Research Award
COVID-19 university updates
Events
- Teaching and Learning Center to host Teaching Chat today
- KAWSE to host Self-Care in STEM event
- Beach Film Club: Virtual discussion on 'Monsoon Wedding'
- Students invited to virtual Media and Communications Career Meet-Up
- Sigma Alpha hosts Run For Riders virtual 5K
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Top rated: K-State's hospitality administration master's degree named one of the best
- Bimal Paul publishes book on natural disasters and mortality
- Gender, women, and sexuality studies professor authors book, article
Campus construction and maintenance
March 16, 2021
From the administration
- Reminder: Virtual open forum for universitywide academic program review and revitalization scheduled for March 25
- Legislative Update
News and research
- Studies indicate patch burning of tallgrass prairie is a valuable option
- Kansas grain sorghum hybrid test results for 2020 now available online
COVID-19 university updates
Events
- 'Growing Our Mindset: A Conversation About the Importance of Diversity in the Workplace'
- Louis Schump, creative director at Gensler, to present as part of APDesign Ekdahl Lecture Series
- Rachel Harman presents at Entomology Seminar March 16
- That's my type: Understanding yourself as a student leader
- Register by March 23 for International Cultural Exhibition
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Bolton publishes in online financial management magazine
- Political science faculty receives NSF grant
- Landscape architecture faculty, students, alumni participate in national conference
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
University life
March 15, 2021
KSUnite
News and research
COVID-19 university updates
Events
- Beadwork Workshop Tuesday, March 16, 7:15 p.m. hosted by Native American Student Body
- Safe Zone Advanced Workshop — Sexuality and Gender Primer: Understanding Language and Assisting Students in the Classroom
- Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at JP's Sports Grill
- Aaron Yazzie from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory to speak on Mars 2020 mission
- 'How I Realized You Can Do It All Is Not True'
- Chronicle of Higher Education panel on academic integrity to include Camilla Roberts
- 23rd annual S. Thomas Parker Mathematical Competition
- Om Perumal to present Anatomy and Physiology Seminar
- Race for Waste week five results
- K-State Libraries graduate workshop available today
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Union staff present at ACUI national conference
- K-State voice professor's ensemble nominated for award
- K-State Polytechnic professor uses sabbatical to gain hands-on experiences to share with students
- Health and Human Sciences doctoral student receives $1,000 grant from Society for the Study of Emerging Adulthood
Technology
University life
March 12, 2021
From the provost
News and research
- Office renamed to Institutional Research and Assessment
- Saturday road closures for St. Patrick's Day race will affect campus traffic
COVID-19 university updates
Shared governance
Events
- Hospitality management seniors operate series of pop-up restaurants each week for spring semester
- Community invited to mobile food distribution today
- International Coordinating Council to host International Cultural Exhibition March 24
- 'Grant Opportunities at the National Endowment for the Humanities and Application Writing Tips' session
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Geology faculty receives 2020 Soil Physics and Hydrology Early Career Award
- College of Veterinary Medicine hosts annual Phi Zeta Research Day
Technology
University life
March 11, 2021
From the administration
- Research Weekly
- K-State announces new Office of Institutional Equity director and Title IX coordinator
News and research
- Kansas State University named 2021 Top Employer by DiversityJobs.com
- K-State Alumni Association is No. 1 in Big 12 for membership yet again
- Recreational Services to reopen more areas for recreational use
Shared governance
Events
- K-State Online partners with Bill Snyder Highway Half and 5K to support online students
- Reminder: New Faculty Institute event on Friday, March 12
- Nicholas Wallace will present this week's DMP Seminar
- Emily Hatch to present Division of Biology Seminar
- ADVANCE Distinguished Lecture Series presents Adam J. Matzger
- Students for Environmental Action to conduct energy audit training
Human resources, benefits and training
- Beyond Race: Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace for supervisors offered virtually March 25
- Three-Minute Thursday Tip: Canvas Assignment Groups
Kudos, publications and presentations
- A closer look at CASE awards: Creative work
- K-State Sales Team finishes second place at Challenger Sales Institute Regional Team Challenge
Technology
University life
March 10, 2021
News and research
- Goins publishes research on Blacks’ influence on Elvis Presley
- Structure fire extinguished at Edwards Hall
COVID-19 university updates
Events
- Kansas State Polytechnic hosts free webinar on UAS operations in public safety organizations
- Beach Film Club: Virtual discussion today on shorts by women from the silent era
Kudos, publications and presentations
Technology
University life
- Reminder: Professional Development Fund accepting applications through March 16
- Find the hidden four-leaf clover: St. Patrick's Day banners at University Printing
Volunteer opportunities
March 9, 2021
From the administration
Shared governance
Events
- Father of the COVID-19 shot offers vaccine webinar March 18
- Spring, summer graduates invited to Grad Expo at K-State Student Union
- Blaine Merker to present APDesign Ekdahl Lecture
- Race for Waste week four results
- Reminder: Dominic Evangelista to present Entomology Seminar today
Human resources, benefits and training
Health and safety
Technology
March 8, 2021
KSUnite
News and research
- YOU@KSU platform launches to provide well-being resources for all K-Staters
- First-round applications due for Open/Alternative Textbook Initiative grants
- Canepa uses fellowship award to perform research at K-State
- K-State launches school-age social media behavior pilot survey
Events
- Put your best foot forward: Walk Kansas starts March 28
- Maria Lou to present Anatomy and Physiology Seminar
- Eat at Panda and help Graduate Student Council raise funds
- K-State pre-law, philosophy department to host talk on international law and human rights
- You're invited: 24.5 Travel and Dining Auction hosted by hospitality management department
- K-State Libraries graduate workshop available today
- Business Career Fair March 9
- Student organizations to host Mario Day 'Mario Kart 8 Deluxe' event
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Erin Yelland and Joel Matthews recognized as Professors of the Week
- Collins, colleagues draft practice report about COVID’s impact on adult learners and higher education
- Christie Launius co-edits handbook of working-class studies
- Geography and geospatial sciences student-faculty team publishes in international Journal of Rural Studies
- Sophomore interior design students earn regional recognition for veteran community project
University life
March 5, 2021
COVID-19 university updates
Shared governance
Events
- McCain Connected offering Blind Boys of Alabama livestream performance for Easter weekend
- Newly hired faculty members invited to join New Faculty Institute
- Reminder: Coffee Hour presents Sri Lanka today
- Dominic Evangelista to present Entomology Seminar on March 9
- Beach Film Club: Virtual discussion on shorts by women from the silent era
- Brandon Turner to speak at first Live Ideas Lecture of spring 2021
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Pratt named to HEUG board of directors
- K-State researchers find gut microbiome key to respiratory vaccine response in pigs
- Students receive Live Ideas Spring Institute and Swogger/McNair Scholarships
- K-State Sales Team competes at 2021 University of Toledo Invitational Sales Competition
Technology
University life
March 4, 2021
From the administration
Events
- Save the date for spring commencement
- K-State Olathe teams up with community partners to increase post-secondary education for Latinos
- Office of International Programs celebrates Peace Corps Week: 60 Years of Service
- Mike Sanderson will present DMP Seminar today
- Safe Zone Advanced Workshop: Culture Deconstructed and Implicit Bias
- Eric Strauss to present Division of Biology Seminar
- Skydive at K-State hosts first jump class March 19-20
Human resources, benefits and training
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- K-State Libraries faculty and staff recognized for excellence
- K-State represented at Big 12 LGBTQIA and Allies annual summit
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
- Check out the Beach Museum of Art's March 2021 e-newsletter for all the virtual offerings this month
- Pay it forward: Five ways you can help the next generation of K-Staters be a success
University life
March 3, 2021
News and research
COVID-19 university updates
- Lafene Health Center sends COVID-19 vaccine survey to identify eligible faculty, staff and students
- Updates on COVID-19 in K-State communities
Events
- Legendary blues artist Taj Mahal offers three livestream McCain Connected shows March 13, 20 and 27
- Teaching and Learning Center presents professional development event today
- Sigma Alpha Iota presents second Women in Music Concert
- Thursday @ 3: How can we make a real difference? Taking action to create change
- Silver Key sophomore honorary hosts food drive
Human resources, benefits and training
Personnel changes
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Master's student in agronomy to represent K-State in regional Three Minute Thesis competition
- K-State First presents 2020 First-Year Advocate and KSFB awards
- Disability Support Services team receives Friend Award for leadership in online education alliance
- Center for Risk Management Education and Research announces ninth class of student fellows
Technology
University life
- Nominate faculty, staff and graduate students for Division of Student Life awards
- Alpha Phi Omega service organization applications still open
- Academic Achievement Center recruiting peer coaches
March 2, 2021
From the administration
News and research
- K-State Alerts test today
- Polytechnic webinar on UAS regulation changes from FAA shared globally
- College of Arts and Science announces merger of American ethnic studies and gender, women, and sexuality studies
Events
- Beach Museum of Art offers virtual exhibition on art deco sculptor Waylande Gregory
- Economics Club hosting discussion on trade restrictions in the COVID-19 era
- Learn about open resources during Open Education Week
- Pre-Law to host alumni panel today
- International Coordinating Council to host 2021 International Fashion Show March 6
- Students for Environmental Action hosts 'Let's talk climate change: What's at stake at what can we do?'
- Fractals of negatively curved crystals focus of Art and Math Seminar
Human resources, benefits and training
- Understanding Legal and Ethical Responsibilities of Supervisors offered virtually on March 16 and 18
Personnel changes
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- A closer look at CASE awards: #kstatestrong
- Goins publishes interview with legendary Count Basie Orchestra guitarist Will Matthews
- Shireen Roshanravan co-edits '#WeToo' in special issue of Journal of Asian American Studies
- Burrack, Payne and Thompson present at national conference
- Pedersen supports professional development of HLC peer reviewers
- College of Education faculty member publishes book on history of civic education curriculum
- Advisor Forum presents March Charlie Award
Technology
Campus construction and maintenance
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
University life
Volunteer opportunities
March 1, 2021
From the administration
KSUnite
News and research
- Peer Mentoring Collaborative — an initiative from Student Success
- Office of Institutional Research launches Interactive Factbook
- 2021 All In for K-State saving students money
COVID-19 university updates
Events
- Pre-Med Club to host Chipotle donation night March 2
- K-State Libraries graduate workshop available today
- Historic Costume and Textiles Museum curator to give virtual presentation, 'History on Tap-Thrift Style: Ingenuity in Hard Times'
- K-State Proud Week
- APDesign's Chanyakorn exhibits watercolors in Regnier Hall, Cassias Gallery
- Coffee Hour to present Sri Lanka
- K-State doctoral students to be panelists at AAUW's International Women's Day celebration
- Race for Waste week three results
Personnel changes
Health and safety
Technology
- HRIS and KSIS upgrade is complete
- Disclaimer to be added to K-State emails
- Microsoft training opportunities for March
University life
- Good morning to U
- Facilities Customer Service is here for you
- Koch Scholars Program seeks applicants for $5,000 scholarships
- Join Powercat Motorsports — Formula SAE team
- UPC co-chair applications open today
- College of Education seeking GTA diversity coordinator