Thursday, April 25, 2024
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From the administration
Operational excellence update: Enhancing the culture of entrepreneurship, innovation and economic development at Kansas State University
Senior Vice President and Chief of Staff Marshall Stewart and Vice President for Research David Rosowsky share an update about the university's tech transfer, commercialization, corporate engagement and economic development efforts.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Office of the Senior Vice President/Chief of Staff and Office of the Vice President for Research | April 25, 2024
Research Weekly
Learn more about the Summer Stipends program writing clinic, Fulbright alumni opportunities and additional resources for researchers at K-State.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Kate Kennedy | April 25, 2024
Shared governance
SGA seeks input on Wildcat Pause Day
Student Governing Association invites students to take a survey to provide input on a mental health day, called Wildcat Pause Day, for fall 2024.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Carson Cuesta | April 25, 2024
Events
Auditions for K-State Theatre's production of 'Philoctetes'
The K-State Theatre, Drama Therapy and Dance programs are hosting auditions for their production of "Philoctetes." Any student at K-State can audition for K-State Theatre productions.
Read full announcement | Submitted by the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance | April 25, 2024
IEEE Kansas Power and Energy Conference at K-State begins today
The IEEE Kansas Power and Energy Conference will take place April 25-26 at Kansas State University. The conference is virtual, so contact kpec@k-state.edu for Zoom links.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Deepesh Agarwal | April 25, 2024
Beck to present last Diagnostic Medicine and Pathobiology Seminar of semester
Amanda Beck, associate professor in the department of cell biology and anatomy at New York Medical College, will present the final Diagnostic Medicine and Pathobiology Seminar of the spring semester at 3:30 p.m. today in the Mara Conference Center.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Brandy Nowakowski | April 25, 2024
University life
Cats' Cupboard closing early on Friday
Cats' Cupboard: The K-State Food Pantry will close at noon on Friday.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Shawn Funk | April 25, 2024
Student coordinators needed for College of Agriculture Feeding Your Future summer camp
Student coordinators are needed for the Feeding Your Future summer camp that will be held July 16-20. Students from any major at K-State may apply.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Deana Core | April 25, 2024
Parking Services open forum April 25
Students, faculty and staff are invited to a Parking Services open forum at 4 p.m. Thursday, April 25, in the K-State Student Union, Room 224. During the one-hour forum, we will discuss new construction projects and how they impact parking.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Division of Facilities | April 25, 2024
Kudos, publications and presentations
Beach Museum of Art’s exhibition 'wood+paper+box in your hands' receives glowing review
An exhibition review of "wood+paper+box in your hands" is published in the College Book Art Association’s peer-reviewed online journal, Openings: Studies in Book Art.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Jui Mhatre | April 25, 2024
Interior design team takes second place in national design competition
A team of four interior design students took home second place in the 2024 Interior Design Education Council student design competition. This year's team created Burrow, a restorative space for college students to decompress and engage with nature.
Read full announcement | Submitted by College of Health and Human Sciences | April 25, 2024
K-State geography major wins Undergraduate Student Poster Award at national conference
Jessie McClellan, senior in geography, won the Undergraduate Student Poster Award from the Geomorphology Specialty Group at the recent American Association of Geographers national meeting.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Abigail Langston | April 25, 2024
K-State marketing students excel at National Collegiate Digital Marketing Championship
Four marketing students placed in the top 10 of the inaugural 2024 National Collegiate Digital Marketing Championship at Baylor University.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Ruthie Gergeni | April 25, 2024
Kissinger Award advances innovative partnership between LARCP and National Park Service
The Susan and Paul Kissinger Award, designed to bridge the gap between professional industry and the learning environment, was awarded to Assistant Professor Leslie Wren.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Thom Jackson | April 25, 2024
Johnson Cancer Research Center supports next-gen student research with new award
Kansas State University's Johnson Cancer Research Center is endorsing the next generation of cancer researchers and supporting cutting-edge research in the field with its new Graduate Cancer Research Scholarship and Support Award.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Sarah E. Velasquez | April 25, 2024
Volunteer opportunities
Cats' Cupboard needs volunteers for Move Out For Hunger
Volunteers are needed to help with Move Out for Hunger. The annual event hosted by Cats' Cupboard encourages students moving out of the dorms to donate their excess food and unused products.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Kate Herrera | April 25, 2024