August 31, 2017
A 1914 view of Kansas State University's Manhattan campus. Courtesy of Morse Department of Special Collections.
From the provost
News and research
- Best of the best: Kansas State University ranks among Top 25 campuses in nation for inclusion
- Prepare Kansas starts Sept. 1
- College of Education welcomes new recruitment coordinator
- Kansas farmer to be featured on Discovery Channel documentary
Shared governance
Events
- President Richard Myers to deliver State of the University Address
- K-State to host Military-Connected Resource Fair Sept. 5
- On the Spot Improv auditions today
- Eligible for Federal Work Study? Apply to be an academic mentor
- Pre-health student forum tonight in Justin Hall
- K-State in France and Spain: January 2018 faculty-led travel course
- Research, health care advocate Peggy Johnson guest speaker at Pink Power Luncheon for breast cancer awareness Oct. 11
- K-State historian to discuss Chisholm Trail and ecological approach to writing history
- Physics' Neff Lecture on Sept. 12 highlights climate change understanding
University life
- Union shuttle for home football games
- Embracing religious, nonreligious and spiritual diversity on campus
Kudos, publications and presentations
August 30, 2017
Salina artist Richard "Dick" Bergen ’63 and son Rich Bergen ’86, ’98 created the 7-foot bronze Wildcat statue overlooking the K-State Alumni Center's Johnson Terrace.
Events
- Join the fight: Celebrate Kansas State University's fight against cancer with Fighting for a Cure shirt
- K-State Alumni Association accepting entries for 2017 K-State Homecoming parade
- Bakery Science Club sale today
- Looking on the bright side: Mental health Fulbright scholar, blogger speaking at K-State on Sept. 20
- 'Protecting Sexual Health in Kansas' forum today
- Office of Pre-Law Advising, Pre-Law Ambassadors to host 2017 K-State law fair Sept. 8
- Fall events from the Center for the Advancement of Digital Scholarship at K-State Libraries
- Kansas Science Communication Initiative will meet Sept. 14
University life
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Write stuff: Veterinary students place in national essay contest
- Bossmann and Schlup honored for teaching excellence with Segebrecht Award
Technology
Volunteer opportunities
August 29, 2017
A design on the exterior of Throckmorton Hall.
From the provost
News and research
Events
- Eat at Freddy's tonight to support K-State Veterinary Voyagers
- Artist Sayaka Ganz turns the discarded into creatures of beauty in Beach Museum of Art exhibition
- Preregistration now open for All-University Career Fair
- Kat Chat: 'Adjusting to College Life'
- Natural Resources and Environmental Science Seminar Series speakers announced for fall 2017 semester
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Grab a book, find some shade and wave goodbye to summer with 'Teatime to Tailgates'
- Personal financial planning senior receives TD Ameritrade scholarship
- Assistant professor in Division of Biology named fellow of the American Ornithological Society
- K-State students receive an 'A' in recycling
Technology
Volunteer opportunities
- Research participants needed for NASA funded research
- Research participants needed for study at the Clinical Integrative Physiology Lab
August 28, 2017
K-State Today This Week with Wildcat Watch
News and research
Events
- Pizza with the President
- Daytime Drop-ins, Career Closet offered weekly at the Career Center
- Free comedy improv show presented by On the Spot Improv
- Writing Center workshops and class visits for fall 2017
- A.Q. Miller School to host distinguished lecturer and former K-Stater
University life
- Subway at Union expanding services
- K-State risk management center now accepting student fellow applications
- Kansas State University Princeton Review rankings now posted in Chinese
Volunteer opportunities
August 25, 2017
Focused in Friday: A window of the northwest end of the Dan and Beth Bird Archway at the Beach Museum of Art.
Events
Kudos, publications and presentations
August 24, 2017
The north fountain of The Kansas State University Gardens sparkles in the night.
From the president
News and research
- Dave and Ellie Everitt give $3 million to K-State Libraries
- K-State family: Get ready for game day with game-day transportation
- Austin Anderson named new Professional Mentoring Program coordinator in College of Human Ecology
Events
- Graduate Student Council hosts weekly office hours for semester
- K-State Alumni Association announces Homecoming theme
- Knudson-Martin to present Jurich Lecture on Social Justice Sept. 15
- New K-State students invited to Wildcat Welcome Day today
University life
Kudos, publications and presentations
- K-State Alumni Association names 2017 International Student Scholars
- College of Architecture, Planning & Design selects peer educators
Volunteer opportunities
August 23, 2017
This intricate tile floor in 274 Waters Hall is reminiscent of the fine craftsmanship that can be found in some of the most surprising places on the Manhattan campus.
From the president
From the administration
News and research
Events
- Fall for the arts: September brings comedy, art, music and drama to campus
- New K-State students invited to Wildcat Welcome Day on Aug. 24
- Looking for a part-time job? Attend the Part-Time Opportunities Fair tomorrow
- K-State Dance to host auditions for WinterDance 2017
- Pickering to perform faculty organ recital Friday
- Wildcats Run for Wellness 5K
- Free noontime yoga offered on campus
Health and safety
University life
Kudos, publications and presentations
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
August 22, 2017
An eastern swallowtail butterfly in the Kansas State University Gardens.
News and research
- KSU Foundation announces $152.6M in fundraising in fiscal year 2017
- Two programs receive name changes in College of Human Ecology
Events
- Free Career Center Cookout
- College of Arts and Sciences Research and Travel Opportunities Fair
- Visit with K-State's health professions advisors
- Learn more about the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance's historical instrument collection
- The new Kat Chats
- Visiting artist exhibition and lecture by Rick Griffith
University life
Campus construction and maintenance
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
Volunteer opportunities
August 21, 2017
An aerial view of Kansas State University's Manhattan campus.
News and research
- New KSIS navigation for students
- Applied Aviation Research Center, PrecisionHawk continue key UAS flight collaboration
Events
University life
Kudos, publications and presentations
Technology
- Find KSIS and other new features in the K-State Mobile app
- Getting Started with Canvas course for students
- K-State IT Help Desk is here for you
Volunteer opportunities
August 18, 2017
Focused in Friday: President Richard Myers reminds K-Staters to use their K-State eclipse glasses on Monday, Aug. 21, if they look at the sun.
News and research
Events
- Celebrate Great American Eclipse Aug. 21 with K-State, wear protective eyewear
- Union Dining during move-in
- K-State Proud social Aug. 20
- Wings & Swing presented by Relevate Aug. 19
Kudos, publications and presentations
August 17, 2017
The Ahearn Field House basketball court under construction in 1950. Courtesy of Morse Department of Special Collections.
From the administration
- First day of class attendance, total solar eclipse
- A letter from interim Associate Provost for Diversity Zelia Wiley
News and research
- The Princeton Review ranks Kansas State University, Manhattan relationship No. 1; university named Top 10 in nine categories
- Center for Student Involvement launches in fall semester
- Students need permits to park on campus
- Academic Achievement Center welcomes assistant director and two academic coaches
- Beef Cattle Institute Summer Scholars program engages students and mentors in beef industry research
- Find jobs and meet employers: Online access available 24/7 with Handshake
Events
- Welcome back Wildcats: 2017 Week of Welcome offers events for new, returning students
- Eat at Freddy's to support K-State Veterinary Voyagers
- K-State Tap Dance Ensemble to give free performance Aug. 19
University life
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Excellence in research, scholarship earns entomology graduate student 2017 Bonebrake award
- K-State MBA student part of winning team in X-Culture Competition
- Open and Alternative Textbook Initiative award recipients