Kansas State University

In this issue

Updates from leadership

• COACHE survey of faculty satisfaction now online

Research

• University team receives $9.6 million USDA grant to help develop solutions for beef cattle grazing systems

News and research

• Undergraduate's preliminary study shows students' writing skills may be improving
• Kansas State University named 'Generous U' by the Sillerman Center for the Advancement of Philanthropy

Events

• Grade-submission deadlines Tuesday, May 21, for spring 2013
• iPad user meeting Thursday, May 16: Microsoft Office-compatible apps

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Donnelly elected to American College Dance Festival board of directors
• Earning honors: Department of psychological sciences recognizes outstanding students
• Student industrial engineering video wins national competition
• Transfer student group recognizes three honorary members for 2012-13
• High achievers: New members join Phi Kappa Phi

Gifts

• ConocoPhillips contributes $375,000 to provide ongoing support to Kansas State University programs

Newsletters, magazines and blogs

• Johnson Cancer Research Center's spring 2013 newsletter now available