Daily announcements for faculty and staff at Kansas State University. http://www.k-state.edu/today Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:23:32 CDT From the administration After receiving numerous reports about the budget discussion at the June 11 Faculty Senate meeting, I believe it is critical to address some issues raised about the College of Agriculture and K-State Research and Extension budgets. http://www.k-state.edu/today/announcement.php?id=9033&category=from_the_administration&referredBy=todayRSSFeed http://www.k-state.edu/today/announcement.php?id=9033&category=from_the_administration&referredBy=todayRSSFeed Research Like a stealthy enemy, blast disease invades rice crops around the world, killing plants and cutting production of one of the most important global food sources. http://www.k-state.edu/today/announcement.php?id=9034&category=research&referredBy=todayRSSFeed http://www.k-state.edu/today/announcement.php?id=9034&category=research&referredBy=todayRSSFeed News Jim Riviere has big plans for the future of animal health. Since joining Kansas State University in mid-2012, he has been laying the groundwork necessary for improving the animal health industry. http://www.k-state.edu/media/newsreleases/jun13/jriviere61913.html?id=9035&category=news&referredBy=todayRSSFeed http://www.k-state.edu/media/newsreleases/jun13/jriviere61913.html?id=9035&category=news&referredBy=todayRSSFeed News Recent graduate Greg Peterson, agricultural communication and journalism, and his brothers, Nathan, sophomore in agriculture technology management, and high schooler Kendal, released the YouTube video, "A Fresh Breath of Farm Air," a Fresh Prince parody. http://www.k-state.edu/today/announcement.php?id=9032&category=news&referredBy=todayRSSFeed http://www.k-state.edu/today/announcement.php?id=9032&category=news&referredBy=todayRSSFeed Events Please join the Division of Communications and Marketing in celebrating Jim Rigg's 22 years of employment at Kansas State University with a retirement reception from 3:30-5 p.m. Friday, June 21. The reception will be in the lobby of Dole Hall. http://www.k-state.edu/today/announcement.php?id=9027&category=events&referredBy=todayRSSFeed http://www.k-state.edu/today/announcement.php?id=9027&category=events&referredBy=todayRSSFeed Events Manhattan Good Neighbors and the city of Manhattan are hosting the fifth annual Furniture Amnesty Day on Friday, July 26. Furniture Amnesty Day is a chance for the public to donate unwanted furniture to those who may need it. http://www.k-state.edu/today/announcement.php?id=9020&category=events&referredBy=todayRSSFeed http://www.k-state.edu/today/announcement.php?id=9020&category=events&referredBy=todayRSSFeed Events Free hearing screenings are being offered at the Kansas State University speech and hearing center. http://www.k-state.edu/today/announcement.php?id=9026&category=events&referredBy=todayRSSFeed http://www.k-state.edu/today/announcement.php?id=9026&category=events&referredBy=todayRSSFeed Safety The laser safety office in the department of environmental health and safety has distributed a survey to campus departments with the intent of inventorying the laser systems at the university. http://www.k-state.edu/today/announcement.php?id=9028&category=safety&referredBy=todayRSSFeed http://www.k-state.edu/today/announcement.php?id=9028&category=safety&referredBy=todayRSSFeed Safety Knowing how and when to exit a building is critical in an emergency situation. A successful evacuation is dependent on having reliable exit routes. Maintaining the safety of these exit routes should be of the utmost importance. http://www.k-state.edu/today/announcement.php?id=9031&category=safety&referredBy=todayRSSFeed http://www.k-state.edu/today/announcement.php?id=9031&category=safety&referredBy=todayRSSFeed Maintenance http://www.k-state.edu/today/announcement.php?id=9030&category=maintenance&referredBy=todayRSSFeed http://www.k-state.edu/today/announcement.php?id=9030&category=maintenance&referredBy=todayRSSFeed Maintenance What does this affect: Restrooms, labs, water fountains, hot water, custodial closets, any equipment that uses water. http://www.k-state.edu/today/announcement.php?id=9029&category=maintenance&referredBy=todayRSSFeed http://www.k-state.edu/today/announcement.php?id=9029&category=maintenance&referredBy=todayRSSFeed