Kansas State University

In this issue

Events

• Boren Awards offer support for study/research abroad, information session starts Sept. 9
• First 2013 Lou Douglas lecturer presents Sept. 10
• America's 'job search guru' hosting workshop Sept. 6
• Michael Holen gives lecture tomorrow
• Grant Writing Basics Workshop on Sept. 17
• Sept. 6 presentation: Verizon 2013 Data Breach Investigations Report
• Kansas State University celebrating 85th annual Family Day
• 2013 K-State Shred Day is Oct. 15 on Manhattan, Salina campuses
• Zoom training sessions available in Hale Library on Sept. 11 and 19
• Rock band Foreigner partners with Manhattan High Choir for McCain performance
• Save the date: K-State Law Fair, Sept. 6
• Apply today for Quest Freshman Honorary, where students develop into leaders

News and research

• Johnson Cancer Research Center now accepting applications for fall semester awards
• Lou Douglas Lecture Series to feature speakers on health insurance, economic policy
• Registration and abstract submission open for Graduate Student Council's Research and the State Event

Research

• 'The Office' inspires professor's economic concepts website
• Red cedar tree study shows that Clean Air Act is reducing pollution, improving forests

University life

• New year, same great resource: The Office of Student Life

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Rogers new fellow of American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers

Gifts

• Mark a milestone with a paver at the K-State Alumni Center

Technology

• Graduate students and faculty: New ETDR Handbook provides overviews, details and more
• Grad students and faculty: ETDR LaTeX updated template for graduate students

Safety

• Consumer Product Safety Commission recalls products