October 31, 2013
News and research
- Free parking lot for students at rec complex opens Nov. 4
- Collaboration brings 'Ready Player One' egg hunt to campus
- University earns special recognition from the Financial Management Association International
- Sweet success: Students earn degrees, honors over summer
- Apply now to become a School of Leadership Studies ambassador or a site leader for alternative breaks
Events
- Native American Heritage Month events
- On the Spot Improv showcasing Halloween spirit
- School of Music, Theatre, and Dance presents 'The Wedding Singer'
Health and safety
Volunteer opportunities
October 30, 2013
News and research
Events
- International student and scholar services is host for Iran Coffee Hour Nov. 1
- Final 150th Brown Bag Lunch and Lecture this week featuring Tony Crawford, military holdings
- K-State Bakery Science Club Bake Sale
University life
Kudos, publications and presentations
- College of Architecture, Planning & Design team participates in inaugural design event
- Burton Scholarship provides opportunities for 3 K-State Salina students
Publications and presentations
October 29, 2013
Events
- 'Family Memory after the Holocaust': A public lecture by Joyce Hess
- Final 150th Brown Bag Lunch and Lecture this week featuring Tony Crawford
- Pumpkins for Puppies
- Research and the State graduate student poster session today
- The 17th Annual K-State Scholarship Workshop today
Kudos, publications and presentations
Volunteer opportunities
October 28, 2013
From the administration
News and research
Events
- Relay For Life of K-State early bird event
- Film 'Lioness' screening, panel on women and war on Oct. 30
- Join Sigma Alpha Cans for a Cause
- Bill Nye ticket exchange begins today
- Wildcat Fitness is changing lives at K-State and in Manhattan
- St. Thomas Choir to perform in Manhattan
- Finding success: APDesign recognizes five 2003 graduates
- Last movie in Latin American Film Series: 'La Cara Oculta,' or The Hidden Face
Kudos, publications and presentations
Gifts
- Honoring parents by helping students attend college
- Seaton Hall expansion, renovation move forward with multimillion dollar gift from the Regnier family foundation
October 25, 2013
From the administration
News and research
- Scary literature offers lots of tricks and plenty of treats, university literary experts say
- Psychology professor says superstitions all about trying to control fate
Events
- Graduate students loan repayment workshop on Oct. 29
- Wildcat weekend: Basketball, football and volleyball in one weekend
- Adopt-a-School Bingo Nov. 15
- K-State Singers and Men's Choir present their fall shows starting tonight
- 'Mind and Meditation' seminar is Saturday
- Kansas State men's rugby team faces Northwestern State tonight
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
October 24, 2013
News and research
- Vote today for the 2014 K-State Student Ambassadors
- K-State is No. 8 out of 50 fittest colleges in America
Events
- K-State's sesquicentennial Grand Finale today on Anderson Hall lawn
- Lafene flu vaccine clinic every Thursday
- November brings music, theater, dance and art events to campus
- Purple Masque Theatre presents 'Rx,' a quirky comedy all about love
- Great Plains Radio History Symposium today
Kudos, publications and presentations
Volunteer opportunities
- Recruiting women for a focus group about walking
- Seeking research participants who are interested in free exercise training
October 23, 2013
News and research
Events
- 'K-State Buildings Named After Women Leaders' will be presented by Carol Kellett today
- Bakery Science Club Bake Sale
- Are you looking to strengthen your interview skills?
- K-State track offers Fall Back to Fitness Wildcat Fitness camp
- FarmHouse Fraternity to host Dillon Ray philanthropy concert Sunday, Oct. 27
- Justin Gillis, New York Times reporter, to speak on climate change
- Fourth Kansas Hunger Dialogue to be in Wichita
- Kinesiology fitness program starting a new session of water aerobics classes
Kudos, publications and presentations
Technology
October 22, 2013
News and research
- K-State Shred Day saved trees, improved information security
- How to dress for success: Career Closet accepting donations for spring kickoff
- Longtime Manhattan businessmen Howe and Sink receive inaugural Legend Award from College of Business Administration
Events
- Office of the Registrar to host 100-year anniversary celebration Oct. 24
- Relay For Life of K-State Early Bird Event
- Holocaust exhibit leaving Hale Library soon
- 'K-State Buildings Named After Women Leaders' being presented by Carol Kellett on Wednesday
- Seats still available for 150th trolley tours this week
- K-State Libraries sponsoring Muslim Journeys programming
- Join the School of Leadership Studies for Community Cinema
- 'Using Maltego Radium to Map Network Ties and Identities Across the Internet' presentation Nov. 8
- 'Wonder Bread Years': McCain Performance Series show offers comedic tribute to days gone by
Kudos, publications and presentations
Gifts
Technology
Campus construction and maintenance
- Service interruption: K-State Student Union 5 pound steam Oct. 24 afternoon
- Service interruption: 5 Pound Steam in Leasure Oct. 23
October 21, 2013
News and research
- Developing scholar from Dodge City helps Panamanian children with dental care
- Kansas State University Salina and Salina Area Technical College partner to offer bachelor's degrees
Events
- Distinguished graduate faculty to present 'Darwin's finches, small viruses behaving badly, and the unintended consequences of consumer preference'
- GK-12 graduate fellowship informational meetings
- Turkish journalist to speak on campus
- Landscape Architecture/Regional & Community Planning Colloquium Series hosts Ben Ward
- Research and the State graduate student poster session Oct. 29
- Latin American Film Series presents 'The Chilean Building'
- Workshop helps students learn how to impress future bosses with manners at dining table
October 18, 2013
News and research
Events
- Joan Backes: 'Where the Heart Belongs' opening reception
- Pack the field house tomorrow night
- Kansas State Rowing Association to celebrate 50 years of rowing
- Geography alumnus to receive award, present lecture on conservation challenges
- Successful women of the College of Business Administration panel discussion
- National Chemistry Week seeks to educate public on benefits of chemistry
- Closing events for 150th celebration Thursday, Oct. 24
Gifts
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
October 17, 2013
News and research
- The office of international programs' English language program opens new International Technology Commons
- Building relationships with local Special Olympics athletes
Events
- Workshops to boost sales performance, self-management offered at K-State Olathe
- Next Kansas State University Gardens Luncheon Series features 'Christmas in the Garden'
- A.Q. Miller School of Journalism and Mass Communications plans Oct. 24 events in conjunction with university's sesquicentennial
- The K-State Wind Ensemble and Brass Ensemble perform tonight in McCain
- Equality House co-founder to speak tomorrow
- K-State's sesquicentennial celebration concludes with grand finale on Oct. 24
- Susan Sterrett from Wichita State will present 'The Morals of Model-Making' Oct. 18
- Kinesiology fitness program starting a new session of water aerobics classes
- K-State Libraries celebrating Open Access Week 2013
- K-State Campus Store celebrates partnership with K-State
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Two professors named 2013-2014 Commerce Bank Distinguished Graduate Faculty
- Molt receives Medallion Award from Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Volunteer opportunities
- Seeking research participants interested in free exercise training
- International Service Teams accepting applications
October 16, 2013
From the administration
News and research
- Kirmser Hall dedication Oct. 25 to showcase half-million dollar renovation
- Survey results show seniors view university positively
Events
- Gallery work: Beach Museum of Art presents 'Pure Photography' today
- Commonwealth of Dominica Oct. 18 Coffee Hour
- Today is World Food Day; Noted Borlaug biographer to speak, other events across campus
- K-State Wind Symphony, Concert Band perform tonight
- Bring on the bands: Central States Marching Festival Oct. 19 at Bill Snyder Family Stadium
- 'History of the Landon Lecture Series' will be presented today by Charles Reagan
- Brian Gilley to speak at LGBT Leadership Conference Oct. 18-19
- '150 Years of the People and Places of KSU' Manhattan Trolley Tour to take place Oct. 23-24
- Bakery Science Club bake sale today
- Reminder: Nobel Laureate to give on-campus lecture; live streaming will be provided
Campus construction and maintenance
October 15, 2013
Events
- K-State bands present two nights of concerts Oct. 16-17
- NVivo 10: Importing, coding documents and file management event Oct. 18
- Parrish lecture to feature noted Islam, Middle East scholar Juan R. Cole
- 'History of the Landon Lecture Series' will be presented by Charles Reagan on Wednesday
Kudos, publications and presentations
Gifts
October 14, 2013
News and research
- College of Veterinary Medicine selects 2013 class of early admission scholars
- Groundbreaking for new College of Business Administration building Oct. 25
Events
- Income inequality topic of Oct. 15 Lou Douglas lecture
- Steps to financial success for graduate students workshop: Financial planning Oct. 16
- Certificate in professional strategic selling informational meeting
- Sales Career Fair Oct. 15
- iPad user meeting Oct. 17 on iOS 7 new look and features
- New College of Human Ecology research facility being named for Carl and Mary Ice
- Grammy winner Taj Mahal headlines World Blues Tour at McCain Auditorium
- Latin American Film Series presents 'House of Sand'
- K-State Campus Store grand opening
Publications and presentations
- Philosophy undergraduate student to present research at eighth annual SIUE Undergraduate Philosophy Conference
- David Wetzel presents at joint conference
Technology
October 10, 2013
Events
- Math Colloquium today
- Leadership studies hosts Becky Sullivan for '#LeadershipAsAnAdult' presentation Oct. 17
- Nobel Laureate to discuss origins behind his invention of the polymerase chain reaction
Research
Kudos, publications and presentations
October 9, 2013
From the administration
News and research
- Green Fund to be implemented on campus, info session available
- Winner selected in 'Ready Player One' game
Events
- Beach Museum School Day Off workshop Oct. 18
- LGVMA presents Don Carrel, author of 'My Dream to Trample AIDS,' today
- 'K-State Traditions' will be presented by Amy Button Renz today at the Alumni Center
- David Finkel to discuss newest book about the 'after war'
- Today is the Lafene Health Fair
- Dean of College of Business Administration to speak at Delta Upsilon fraternity
- LGBT Resource Center to hold third annual leadership conference Oct. 18-19
- Hale Library Concert Series reveals 2013-2014 lineup
- Noted Borlaug biographer speaking at three university events Oct. 16
- Urban planner, blogger Chuck Marohn speaking Oct. 14 for distinguished lecture series
University life
Publications and presentations
- Communication studies graduate students present at Organizational Communication Mini Conference
- Charles Griffin published in the Journal of Rhetoric and Public Affairs
- K-State Salina students, faculty present at engineering education conference
October 8, 2013
Events
- Art Beyond Sight open house on Oct. 13
- Networking, career development offered at College of Business Administration's Cerner Days
- I-Center Interdisciplinary Lecture Series begins today
- 'K-State Traditions' will be presented by Amy Button Renz Wednesday
- Grad students: Don't miss an overview of the electronic theses, dissertations and reports program
- Show your pride with a K-State Fighting for a Cure T-shirt, wear it to the Oct. 12 Football Game
- Majors, Minors and More on Wednesday
- University Running Club's group run Oct. 9
Research
Kudos, publications and presentations
Campus construction and maintenance
October 7, 2013
From the administration
- Search committee announced for associate provost for international programs
- K-State 2025 sustainability planning committee is looking for participants
News and research
- FAA selects K-State Salina to test certification standards for unmanned aircraft systems
- College of Engineering will expand, construct new 107,000-square-foot facility
Events
- Munson to present K-State physics department distinguished alumni lecture
- On display: Exhibit features work by APDesign students from their internships
- Vernon Larson Lecture Oct. 8: 'Youth Leadership and Engagement in Kenya, The Garden HOPE Story'
- Latin American Film Series presents 'Innocent Voices' film
- Fire Prevention Week starts today
Volunteer opportunities
October 4, 2013
News and research
- Kansas State University hosts Regents Core Outcomes Project meeting
- K-State Salina student body president encourages participation in student government
- Bill Nye's appearance rescheduled for Dec. 3, attendees will need to exchange tickets
Events
- Activities schedule for 'Museum of Wonder' farewell weekend
- Office of the registrar to host 100-year anniversary celebration
- Art, lectures, special events: Beach Museum offers it all during October
- Dedication of a new university landmark, the Pi Kappa Phi Red Rose Garden, set for Oct. 12
Kudos, publications and presentations
October 3, 2013
Events
- Students invited to learn more about the Udall Scholarship
- Speaker talks about Holophusicon, Leverian Museum tonight
- Community invited to participate in K-State Homecoming Week events
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
October 2, 2013
News and research
- Union expansion architects looking for student input
- Big 12 Fellowships recognize outstanding faculty, encourage new collaboration
- K-State Alerts to be tested Oct. 7
Events
- KSU Bakery Science Club bake sale today
- Donald Rathbone, former dean, to present 'The History of the College of Engineering'
- Beat KU: Free T-shirts to the first 200 students at K-State volleyball
- Victoria McGovern visit to campus canceled
- Geography colloquium on Friday discusses waste management in Mexico
- Holocaust exhibit arrives at Hale
- Dave Lewis' Pink and Purple Polyester Party Oct. 18 to support university cancer research
- Grammy winner Esperanza Spalding appears with ACS at McCain Auditorium
Kudos, publications and presentations
Human resources, benefits and training
Campus construction and maintenance
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
October 1, 2013
Events
- Poet, K-State alum Shane Seely to read from his work Oct. 4
- K-State to host an Institute for Theoretical Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics workshop Nov. 4-6
- Donald Rathbone, former dean, to present 'The History of the College of Engineering'
- Civic Luncheon Lecture at K-State Salina looks at demographics, future population trends in Kansas
- October brings a harvest of cultural events to university