October 31, 2016
K-State Today This Week with Wildcat Watch
News and research
Events
- The Library and Your Research: Managing Your Research and Publication Impact
- Union Program Council, Native American Student Association celebrating Native American Heritage Day Nov. 4
- Students invited to learn about application writing at Branding U workshop
- Pre-Health Ambassadors hosting fundraisers this week
- K-State Libraries host lecture series to accompany rare books exhibit
- Master of Public Health students to present field experiences for international One Health Day Nov. 3
- Hichem DeMortier to present Oz to Oz Fulbright seminar Nov. 1
- Arrow Coffee's Drinks & Thinks event Tuesday, Nov. 1
- ECM to host three speakers working to address issues faced by Native American communities
- Help the K-State Book Network select the common reading book for 2017
Kudos, publications and presentations
Campus construction and maintenance
Volunteer opportunities
October 28, 2016
McCain Auditorium is home to a 1,751-seat auditorium that serves as the primary venue for the McCain Performance Series.
News and research
Events
- Safe Zone facilitating training by K-State Police Department at 3:30 p.m. today
- Next IMHOTEP black male initiative meeting Oct. 31
- Volleyball hosts Baylor in blackout match
- K-State women's studies now gender, women, and sexuality studies department
Kudos, publications and presentations
October 27, 2016
Ahearn Field House, built in 1951, can hold 5,000 people and is used for volleyball, indoor track and other events.
News and research
- K-State 2025 Spotlights: Internationalization
- Kansas State University's Polytechnic Campus expands learning fleet with four new Beechcraft Bonanza aircraft
Events
- Advance voting offered at K-State Student Union
- LGBT Resource Center and Union Program Council hosting Halloween costume contest
- Track and field great, noted humanitarian Jackie Joyner-Kersee coming to Kansas State University
- Ecological Genomics Institute hosts 14th annual symposium
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Royal Purple yearbook wins national award
- History faculty member featured on NPR's 'Morning Edition'
October 26, 2016
A spotted cucumber beetle, a major agricultural pest, sits on the anther of a flower at the Kansas State University Gardens.
News and research
- No changes in graduate student health insurance for premium year 2017
- Video: K-State NOW with interim President Myers
- No injuries from chemical spill at university
- Be aware of increase in university phishing scams
Events
- K-State Farmers Market returns to Bosco Student Plaza
- Bakery Science Club sale today
- Trick or Treat at the Beach: College Edition
- Learn about volunteer, internship and employment opportunities at Fort Riley
- Student organization to present Indian classical music concert Oct. 29
- Harvard professor to deliver Joe Tiao Lecture on Economic Issues at 6 p.m. Oct. 27
- Colene Lind to discuss communicating Kansas water use goals at Climate Change Group meeting
University life
Kudos, publications and presentations
October 25, 2016
Holton Hall's rugged stone exterior features a low semicircular-arched entrance and turrets in a Romanesque architectural style.
News and research
Events
- Wildcats for International Development club meeting today
- Kat Chats hosting discussion on managing academic anxiety at 4 p.m. today
- International Buddies hosting Orange Leaf fundraiser from 5-8 p.m. today
- CVs/Resumes for Grad Students event today
- 'You Gotta Have Art' gallery walk with Don Lambert Nov. 3
- K-State Libraries kicks off 'Wisdom of the Ages' lecture series featuring Archimedes, Galileo and Newton
- Zongzhu Lin to present 2016-2017 Commerce Bank Distinguished Graduate Faculty lecture
- Leadership class supporting Flint Hills Breadbasket fundraiser
- Lecture series on 'Spare Parts' begins Tuesday, Nov. 1
Kudos, publications and presentations
October 24, 2016
K-State Today This Week with Wildcat Watch
News and research
- Enrollment open for January intersession
- College of Education offers graduate program in school counseling at K-State Olathe
- Office of Assessment highlighting national engagement survey results during #NSSEWeek
Events
- 'The Rocky Horror Show' live in Chapman Theatre
- Visiting Artist Exhibition opens today, Gallery Talk Oct. 25 with Jennifer Wroblewski
- University of Colorado Boulder professor to present for Eisenhower Lecture Series today
- Anthropology Club book sale continues
- College of Architecture, Planning & Design honors five 2006 alumni
University life
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Journalism student to attend Biotech University
- Latest book by noted Kansas State University historian earns top recognition
Volunteer opportunities
October 21, 2016
Jardine Apartments have more than 800 apartments with 90 different floor plans.
From the administration
News and research
- Union east entrance closing
- K-State faculty, future teachers host Rural Arts Day in Pratt
- Increased phishing scams target K-State email accounts
Events
- Reminder: Landon Lecture featuring Cecil Haney
- Additional Electronic Theses, Dissertations, and Reports walk-in sessions scheduled Nov. 14-18
- K-State volleyball hosts West Virginia Saturday, Oct. 22
- Art department hosting Visiting Designer Talk with graphic designer Abbott Miller
- Recreational Services to host team building workshop led by K-State alumna Nov. 4
University life
Kudos, publications and presentations
October 20, 2016
An eastern carpenter bee collects pollen from a flower at the Kansas State University Gardens.
From the Kansas Board of Regents
News and research
- K-State 2025 Spotlights: The Sensory Analysis Center
- Tree diversity vital to canopy conservation
- History teachers touch history
Events
- South African choir group cancels McCain performance
- CRAVED Theft training offered Oct. 24
- Los Alamos National Laboratory representatives visit campus
- Register to attend New-Media Marketing Bootcamp hosted by the Center for Rural Enterprise Engagement
- Workshop on understanding discourse analysis and case study
University life
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Architecture, mathematics professors earn Commerce Bank and W.T. Kemper Foundation Distinguished Graduate Faculty Award
- Biologists win national publication award from The Wildlife Society
- K-State landscape architects to attend national conference
- K-State undergraduate student awarded education grant from Corvias Foundation
- Two students awarded Office of Undergraduate Research & Creative Inquiry grants during SPARK Week
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
Volunteer opportunities
October 19, 2016
Built in 1955, Dykstra Hall is the former home to the Department of Veterinary Medicine and now houses the Division of Facilities.
News and research
- Growing gold: Researchers develop gold nanowires for biomedical procedures
- New assistant dean selected in the College of Agriculture
Events
- Landon Lecture Friday featuring Cecil Haney
- Graduate student health insurance information session
- Bakery Science Club sale today
- Antibiotic use in beef industry focus of Nov. 8 Upson Lecture Series presentation
- Students to present on-campus colloquium about travel experiences with MESA
- Public relations students conducting presidential candidate poll today
- Don't forget to form a team for Graduate Student Council's Battle of the Brains trivia night
Health and safety
Campus construction and maintenance
October 18, 2016
Dew drips on fall-colored foliage on the Kansas State University Manhattan campus.
News and research
- Assistance for students or employees affected by apartment complex fire
- SGA leaders participate in international advising conference
- New medical director joins Lafene Health Center
Events
- College of Human Ecology celebrates eight alumni and friends with luncheon and awards
- Learn to skydive: First jump course Oct. 28-29
- Myth Busters: Breaking the Stigma of Psychological Disorders
- Visiting Artist Talk and gallery reception today for Robert J. Kirschbaum
- Science on Tap: It's a Grassy World – Nature vs. Nurture on the Tallgrass Prairie
- HPV vaccine expert to present Bascom Lecture Nov. 3 at Kansas State University
Kudos, publications and presentations
Technology
October 17, 2016
K-State Today This Week, Homecoming Edition with Wildcat Watch
News and research
- Want to save money? Look for spring courses with the Open/Alternative Textbook icon
- Debating the debates: Research project studies civility in presidential election
- Building name recommendations survey
Events
- KNEA-SP hosting fundraiser at Fuzzy's Taco Shop
- The Library and Your Research: Web of Science and PubMed: What you don't know (or need a refresher about)
- Leonardo Art Science Evening Rendezvous Oct. 20
- Anthropology Club hosting book sale Oct. 17-21 and Oct. 24-28
Kudos, publications and presentations
October 14, 2016
K-State Today This Week, Homecoming Edition with Wildcat Watch
From the administration
News and research
- VIDEO: Spotlight on Science
- Miller named associate director of IGP Institute
- Cats’ Den opening in new location
Events
- Former Barenaked Ladies singer Steven Page joins Art of Time Ensemble in a night of Beatles hits
- Staley School of Leadership Studies hosting mobile food pantry today
- International Student and Scholar Services and International Buddies hosting trip to Britt's Farm
- Asian American Student Union 'Too Spooky Pho You' fundraiser
- Graduate students: Enjoy Call Hall ice cream today
University life
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Fall scholarships help Kansas State University Global Campus students
- Entomology graduate students receive top awards at International Congress of Entomology
- Poll receives Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council postdoctoral fellowship
October 13, 2016
The Kansas State University president's residence was designed by Cecil Baker, former head of K-State's architecture department. The original three-story English country-style house was built of native limestone in 1923 at a cost of $31,000.
News and research
- K-State 2025 Spotlights: K-State First
- Zika virus infection may prevent reinfection, collaborative Biosecurity Research Institute study finds
- Textron Aviation makes $150,000 gift to Kansas State Polytechnic
- Undergraduate research helps Ortega find opportunities to advance, refine career goals
Events
- Powercat Financial Counseling to present 'Eating Healthy on a Budget' workshop
- Architecture department to host lecture by Nathan Miller on Oct. 17
- Register to vote today in Hale Library
- Student Parent Organization hosting meeting today
- Ebony Thomas to present talk about Harry Potter and race Oct. 14
University life
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Kansas State University student receives Award for Scientific Excellence in a Feed the Future Innovation Lab
- Kansas State University's personal financial planning team places third at national competition
- Engineering technology professor Raju Dandu receives Kansas State Polytechnic's prestigious McArthur Award
- Alonso Peña and Evelyn Lucio honored for contributions to social justice
- Gender, women, and sexuality studies assistant professor Gabriela Díaz de Sabatés presents paper at conference in Argentina
October 12, 2016
A bronze statue of a boy sitting atop a globe is the focal point of the Bluemont Circle, which is lined with 150 pavers featuring the names of those who helped start the College of Education.
News and research
- Reminder of K-State Alerts test today
- Environmentally friendly invention may save soybean industry millions of dollars per year
- Researchers pursue programing that embraces aging with USDA grant
Events
- Plan to attend the 2016 Institute for Student Learning Assessment/Diversity Summit
- K-State Confucius Institute to host live China Town Hall with Henry Kissinger
- K-State Dance Program offers free dance classes
University life
Kudos, publications and presentations
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
October 11, 2016
The sun rises on the Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art, which features art from across the Midwest region.
News and research
- National study finds Kansas State University the best value in Kansas, best for graduates' starting salaries
- Scott Jones to serve as acting Title IX coordinator and director of the Office of Institutional Equity
Events
- December graduates invited to attend fall Grad Expo at K-State Alumni Center
- Explore K-State's majors, minors and more at browsing fair on Oct. 12
- K-State Bands to present two concerts
- Bring your brain game for Battle of the Brains trivia night
- Diversity and inclusion in the workplace panel
- It's burrito time: Eat at Chipotle today to support Graduate Student Council
- K-State engineer to discuss water resources in Kansas
- Confucius Institute hosts weekly Chinese language table
- Adolescents and Adults with Autism Support Group meeting
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Risk Management Center selects 2017-2018 student fellows
- Kansas State University's marriage and family therapy program ranks sixth in the nation
October 10, 2016
K-State Today This Week with Wildcat Watch
From the administration
- Find academic support, success during midterms and beyond
- Learn more about undergraduate research at K-State during SPARK Week
News and research
- Undergraduate journal broadens scope, invites campus participation
- New internship survey addresses need for outcome data
- K-State education finance expert releases Kansas school funding brief
Events
- Interim President Gen. Richard B. Myers to present on civic engagement
- Calling all education majors: Come learn about military-connected students in your classroom
- The Library and Your Research: Understanding Academic Integrity through Multiple Lenses
- Visiting Artist Exhibition: Robert J. Kirschbaum
- K-State alumna, victimization expert to lecture on violence against women, people of color and more in Oct. 17 presentation
- Chimes Junior Honorary hosting fundraiser at Fuzzy's Taco Shop
- Navigate the Majors, Minors and More Fair using the K-State mobile app
- Environmental health and safety and Manhattan Fire Department hosting 2016 Fire Prevention Week
- Entomology distinguished alumnus to speak Oct. 11
- Annual marching festival at Kansas State University gives bands experience, feedback
University life
- Call for 2017 Summer Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program faculty mentors
- WellCAT Ambassadors accepting applications for spring 2017
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Kansas State University students named Cargill Global Scholars
- Kansas State University's interior design program ranks among top 10 in nation
- Sue Peterson honored with K-State Alumni Association's 2016 Flinchbaugh Family Wildcat Pride Award
- K-State music organization receives regional award
October 7, 2016
A part of the rich K-State heritage, the Bluemont Bell was cast and donated to Bluemont College by Joseph Ingalls in 1861 to call students to class.
From the administration
Events
- 'The Shallows' dives into Natatorium tonight
- K-State volleyball hosts TCU
- Stroll Off Battle tonight in Forum Hall
- Beach Museum of Art's 20th anniversary celebration and open house Oct. 9
- Amateur radio license examination session
- Staley School of Leadership Studies partners with Harvesters to host mobile food pantry
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Kansas State University APDesign programs shine in latest rankings by DesignIntelligence
- Kansas State University intern program identifies big savings for Kansas industries
October 6, 2016
Calvin Hall is named in honor of Henrietta Willard Calvin, one of the nation's leading home economists of her time. The hall was remodeled in 1960 to serve the College of Business Administration, and is now part of the Space Migration Project.
News and research
Events
- Eat at Panda Express today, benefit Graduate Student Council
- Food Truck Friday at K-State Office Park
- K-State geographer to discuss making nature accessible to urban dwellers
- Registration open for dining etiquette workshop
- 'Bringing a Damaged Mural Back to Life' Oct. 6 at the Beach Museum of Art
- Outstanding geography alumna to present 'Adventures in Geography — Northview to Worldview'
Kudos, publications and presentations
Technology
Volunteer opportunities
October 5, 2016
Located on the north side of Lovers Lane, Justin Hall opened in 1960 and was the first on-campus structure with air conditioning.
News and research
- K-State Alerts test emergency notification system
- Leadership expert says political skills important to leader satisfaction
- Erickson named student and faculty services director for K-State Global Campus
Events
- Communicating Your Research to the Public workshop presented today
- K-State Alumni Association accepting entries for homecoming parade
- Bakery Science Club bake sale
- Safe Zone sexuality and gender identity training offered Oct. 17
- Coaches vs. Cancer presents Ladies Day Out with K-State men's basketball
- Modern languages hosts open house Oct. 6
- K-State Police and Hale Library host brown bag safety talk today
- Poet and fiction writer to read from their work on Friday, Oct. 7
- Thomas Campanella to present Ekdahl Lecture for College of Architecture, Planning & Design
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Kansas State University students selected to promote libraries, educate peers
- College of Business Administration's Edward Jones Sales Competition awards $2,500 to students
- K-State's English Language Program celebrates 30 years
October 4, 2016
The sun shines after a fall rain on Kansas State University's Manhattan campus.
News and research
- Vaccine may help diseases in animals, people meet their match
- K-State 8 lists enhanced for advisors and students
Events
- Marlin Fitzwater, longtime US press secretary, gives Q-and-A
- Kat Chats: Stress Management offered at 4 p.m. today
- Free workshop teaches students about government jobs
- Join SALT for Know Your Money Day from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today
- Drinks & Thinks presented by Relevate at 7:30 p.m. today
- Wildcats for International Development meeting
- You scream, I scream, graduate students can eat Call Hall ice cream
- San Francisco State's Kim Coble to present inclusivity lecture
- CADS, Coffee and Copyright: Secure, shape and share your rights
- Center for Engagement and Community Development Engagement Brown Bag series continues Oct. 7
- Found in the rainforest: Biology, creative writing combine for research trip to Ecuador
- Advanced NVivo 11 Plus training offered Oct. 14
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Fraternity and Sorority Life Ambassadors selected for 2016-2017 school year
- College of Engineering students attend fall 2016 Engineering Leadership and Innovation program kickoff event
- Engineering extension selected as educational partner by FLIR Systems Inc.
Technology
Volunteer opportunities
October 3, 2016
K-State Today This Week with Wildcat Watch
News and research
- Tiny house villages may have big health benefits, challenges for Kansas State University researchers to explore
- College of Veterinary Medicine's International Programs office explores opportunities for students in Puducherry veterinary school in India
Events
- Graduate students invited to Graduate Student Council meeting today
- The Library and Your Research: Getting A Head Start on Using the ETDR Template
- Noted hydrologist speaks tonight about 'Water, Food and Energy'
- Institute celebrates seventh year with open house
- K-State Fighting for a Cure shirts still being sold this week for Oct. 8 event
- Poland to talk about wheat genomics lab Thursday, Oct. 6
- Study abroad exhibit on display at College of Architecture, Planning & Design
- Lafene Health Center and Counseling Services team up to promote body positivity
- Confucius Institute offers a series of Chinese culture classes for K-Staters, Manhattan community
Health and safety
University life
- Internship database offered to students interested in working in government
- Graduate Student Council wants to hear about students' accomplishments
Kudos, publications and presentations
- College of Human Ecology's Goff receives national honor for exceptional support of the military
- Kansas City business owner earns entrepreneur of the year award from Kansas State University
- Greeks striving for the green