August 31, 2018
Focused in Friday: President Richard Myers drives students to class in his new purple golf cart, donated by K-State alumnus Eric Stonestreet.
News and research
Events
- Riding with Myers
- Relevate to host second Manhattan Amazing Race to empower youth
- Graduate student workshop: Social Media Professional and Research Applications
- On the fireline
Health and safety
University life
Kudos, publications and presentations
Personnel changes
Volunteer opportunities
August 30, 2018
The Meadow, designed to mimic the tallgrass prairie, can provide a little shade and seating on the southeastern corner of the Manhattan campus.
News and research
- Cats' Cupboard reaches 2,000th visit ahead of year anniversary
- Kansas State University-led team awarded $4 million NSF grant to accelerate crop breeding
- Search update for College of Veterinary Medicine dean
Events
- It's all about family: Kansas State University celebrates 90th annual Family Day on Sept. 15
- Union Station hosts game day buffet
- President Richard Myers to deliver State of the University Address
- College of Arts and Sciences invites students to have lunch with the dean
- Free on-ramp to CrossFit program
- Information meeting today for London study abroad trip
- League of United Latin American Citizens to host first meeting
- Planting A Seed to Grow the Gardens fundraising event
University life
- Football game day shuttle at the Union
- School of Family Studies and Human Services offers new student success center
August 29, 2018
A pentas plant blooms at the Kansas State University Gardens.
From the administration
News and research
Events
- Sweet Solutions bake sale today
- Black Faculty and Staff Alliance continues campuswide book club
- Open enrollment for LIFE Fitness Program's aqua aerobics
- K-State Debate hosts recruitment meeting
- Argentine tango: Six basic elements workshop with Michele Richards
- Moore featured speaker at today's Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics Seminar
- Fall 2018 Raising your International Profile seminar series
University life
- K-State Alumni Association accepting entries for the homecoming parade
- Health and well-being presentations
- Center for Student Involvement seeks student feedback on SafeRide
Kudos, publications and presentations
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
August 28, 2018
Eco-friendliness is central to the Leadership Studies Building's design and construction, which was funded entirely by private donors.
News and research
- K-State Athletics unveils department's strategic plan and vision
- Kansas State University to celebrate fifth annual Fighting for a Cure Day Oct. 13 with Bill Snyder commemorative shirt
Events
- Save the date: First Landon Lecture of year Sept. 11 by U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran
- Attend Kedziepalooza for free food and JMC fun
- Black Faculty and Staff Alliance to host annual welcome event
- Science on Tap: 'How has the recent drought impacted prairie stream fishes?'
- Free food and prizes tonight at Welcome Back Bingo hosted by KAWSE Ambassadors
- Kansas Science Communication Initiative introduces workshop series
University life
Kudos, publications and presentations
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
Volunteer opportunities
August 27, 2018
K-State Today This Week with Wildcat Watch
From the administration
- Help us reimagine a stronger K-State
- A letter from Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Bryan Samuel
KSUnite
Events
- Celebrating 90 years of K-State Family Day
- K-State Pre-Law Ambassadors to host Chipotle fundraiser
- 'The U.S. Economy: New Policy, New Growth?'
University life
- K-State Risk Management Center now accepting student fellowship applications
- WildcatLink provides K-State students network of alumni and mentors
- Application open for Quest freshman honorary
Kudos, publications and presentations
August 24, 2018
Focused in Friday: The rock climbing wall at the Rec Complex.
Events
- Retro Gaming Night Aug. 24
- Guikema Memorial Tree Dedication Ceremony Sept. 7
- Alpha Phi Omega to host Game Night
- Pre-Optometry Club meeting
- South Asian cuisine and fundraiser for Kerala flood victims
Kudos, publications and presentations
August 23, 2018
Anderson Hall in 1933. Courtesy of the Morse Department of Special Collections.
News and research
- Lacy's Fresh Fare and Catering set to open Sept. 10
- College of Business to offer new certificate in the business of sports and entertainment
Events
- Don't forget: New K-State students invited to Wildcat Welcome Day today
- Bryan Samuel to kick off What Matters to Me and Why speaker series
- K-State student welcome back party at the Beach Museum of Art
- Cultures coming together at International Block Party
- Pollution Prevention intern presentations
- A.Q. Miller School of Journalism and Mass Communications hosting Kedziepalooza Aug. 28
- Petfood Research and Development Showcase presents opportunities for faculty, students
- Wildcats Run for Wellness 5K is Sept. 22
University life
Kudos, publications and presentations
August 22, 2018
In addition to being K-State Athletics' No. 1 fan, Willie the Wildcat also attends other functions around the state as an ambassador for the university.
News and research
- Love your K-State Libraries? Apply now to become a student ambassador
- From KSU Foundation: Bluestem Grill opens in K-State Office Park
Events
- New K-State students invited to Wildcat Welcome Day on Aug. 23
- Visiting Artist Talk and gallery reception with Brian Caponi
University life
- Center for Advocacy, Response and Education resource information
- Counseling Services offers fall semester therapy groups
Kudos, publications and presentations
Volunteer opportunities
August 21, 2018
A bee hovers over a flower in the K-State Gardens.
News and research
Events
- Annual Part-Time Opportunities Fair Thursday
- Free Career Center Cookout
- Introducing Wildcat Dialogues: An Intercultural Leadership Experience for New Students
- K-State Dance to host auditions for WinterDance 2018 on Aug. 25
- College of Education majors will glow with purple pride at welcome picnic
- Free two-week K-State CrossFit trial membership
- David Pickering to perform organ recital Friday evening
- Engineering Extension to host Energy Efficiency Expo Oct. 5
Kudos, publications and presentations
- K-State Yosakoi dance group recognized as international Yosakoi ambassadors in Kochi, Japan
- Statistics students and faculty present research at conferences
Volunteer opportunities
August 20, 2018
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.
News and research
Events
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Engineering students take first place in HVAC design competition
- Marketing student receives scholarship from American Advertising Federation of Kansas City
Personnel changes
Technology
August 17, 2018
Focused in Friday: Guess where this photo was taken. Click on the photo for the answer.
News and research
- Money's on K-State: University again tops magazine's annual ranking of best college values in state
- Sen. Jerry Moran to present Landon Lecture at Kansas State University
- Kansas State University launches new computer science and Master of Business Administration joint degree program
Events
- Smooth move: Instructions for move-in day 2018
- Welcome back Wildcats: 2018 Week of Welcome offers events for new, returning students
- Lafene Health Center's 21st Birthday Project
- Retirement reception for Union executive director Bill Smriga
- Postdoctoral Association and Graduate Student Council to host CV/Resume Workshop
- Poet Mary Pinard to visit K-State
- Visiting artist exhibition 'wading in without' by Brian Caponi
University life
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Miller selected as American Indian Graduate Center's student of month
- Porath conducts workshop on digital tools at conference for educators
- Recent K-State pre-optometry graduates accepted into programs across the country