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2026
January
- Don’t lose access: Update the Duo Mobile app by Feb. 2, Jan. 21
- Free IT resources and services for students, faculty and staff, Jan. 20
- Regular parking permit restrictions resume Jan. 20, Jan. 14
- Sustainable tree removal efforts on campus continue throughout January, Jan. 7
- Spring semester development opportunities for faculty and staff now available in the online training catalog, Jan. 7
- HRIS, KSIS and DARS maintenance scheduled for Jan. 11, Jan. 7
December
- End-of-year inbox refresh: Clearing the clutter so you a fresh start in the new year, Dec. 18, 2025
- Open parking on campus from Dec. 25 to Jan. 20, Dec. 17, 2025
- IT Service Desk reduced hours during winter break, Dec. 16, 2025
- Help transform IT: Take the IT Needs and Satisfaction Survey, Dec. 15, 2025
- Performance management deadlines now due; new electronic system selected for next phase, Dec. 15, 2025
- Help shape campus mobility: Take the K-State Transit Survey, Dec. 10, 2025
- Headed out for the holidays? Don't forget these cybersecurity saftey tips, Dec. 8,2025
- Visit the IT Status Hub for real-time updates on IT Services, Dec. 4, 2025
- Using Microsoft Loop to keep your meeting notes organized, Dec. 4, 2025
- Cybersecurity tips for safer online shopping during the holidays, Dec. 3, 2025
- Make sure you know what to do when winter weather strikes, Dec. 1, 2025
November
- K-State modernizes campus parking with new stall availability sensors, Nov. 21, 2025
- KBOR to meet virtually Nov. 19, Nov. 19, 2025
- Fall break schedule for the IT Service Desk, Nov. 14, 2025
- Build a task system in Microsoft Loop and Teams, Nov. 13, 2025
- User feedback leads to improvements in Concur travel and expense management, Nov. 12, 2025
- Streamline your day with Workflows in Microsoft Teams, Nov. 12, 2025
- K-State modernizes campus parking with new stall availability sensors, Nov. 21, 2025
- Make the season brighter for Wildcat families, Nov. 10, 2025
- First timecard approvals in new time and leave system due Nov. 10, Nov. 7, 2025
- Does your browser need a diet?, Nov. 6, 2025
- What can you find in the IT Service Portal, Nov. 5, 2025
- A portion of Mid-Campus Drive will be closed Nov. 7-28, Nov. 5, 2025
- Software available for students, faculty and staff, Nov. 4, 2025
- HRIS, KSIS and DARS maintenance scheduled for Nov. 9, Nov. 3, 2025
- Faculty, staff invited to shape the future of professional development, Nov. 3, 2025
October
- The hidden cost of convenience: Are your time-savings habits putting you at risk?, Oct. 28, 2025
- Revolutionizing academic submissions with new electronic forms, Oct. 29, 2025
- A portion of Claflin Road will be closed on Oct. 25, Oct. 22, 2025
- Personalizing Copilot with an About page, Oct. 16, 2025
- Wireless printing from a personal laptop, Oct. 16, 2025
- Qualtrics Customer Service Hub: Everything you need in one place, Oct. 16, 2025
- Personalizing Copilot with an About Me page, Oct. 16, 2025
- Enhance employee well-being during Wildcat Pause Day, Oct. 10, 2025
- Kaiser earns two Business Relationship Management awards, Oct. 10, 2025
- Stay secure by keeping your software up to date, Oct. 9, 2025
- Prioritizing people: Faculty and staff opportunities during Health and Well-being Month, Oct. 8, 2025
- Microsoft Loop or Copilot Pages?, Oct. 8, 2025
- Get technology help at the IT Service Desk,, Oct. 6, 2025
- Open enrollment for 2026 employee health benefits is Oct. 1-31, Oct. 8, 2025
- Beware of phishing: Watch out for Duo push and phone call attacks, Oct. 8, 2025
- Protect yourself from doxxing, Oct. 1, 2025
- October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Oct. 1, 2025
- Using Copilot to support your communication efforts, Oct. 1, 2025
- Four easy ways to pay your parking citation, Oct. 1, 2025
September
- K-State sets campus transformation in motion, Sept. 29, 2025
- K-State's Campus Restoration Act projects approved by Kansas Board of Regents, Sept. 26, 2025
- Annual benefits fair starts next week for all 3 campuses, Sept. 22, 2025
- Professional development opportunities in new online training catalog, Sept. 22, 2025
- K-State named third-best employer in Kansas, No. 1 among state’s colleges, Sept. 19, 2025
- Visit the IT Status Hub to stay updated on the status of K-State IT Services, Sept. 18, 2025
- Create, distribute and analyze surveys using Qualtrics, Sept. 18, 2025
- Free IT equipment checkout for students, faculty and staff, Sept. 18, 2025
- Highlighting K-State's international travel protocols, Sept. 16, 2025
- New FlexPass parking option available for K-State Parking Garage, Sept. 15, 2025
- Get Office 365 apps for free, Sept. 12, 2025
- Attend training for new time and leave system launching Oct. 26, Sept. 12, 2025
- Building a collaborative hub in Microsoft Teams, Sept. 11, 2025
- Find contact information for K-Staters using the K-State People Search, Sept. 11, 2025
- Ensure your campus announcements are reaching the right audience, Sept. 5, 2025
- Parking permit and policy updates in effect for Manhattan campus, Sept. 3, 2025
August
- Parking lot A2 will be closed on Sept. 5, Aug, 29, 2025
- Caretakers of campus: Small but mighty grounds and landscape teams helps K-state put its best foot forward, Aug. 25, 2025
- Shine bright: Limestone cleaning project brings new look to campus buildings, Aug. 25, 2025
- Top strategies for getting the most out of Microsoft Planner, Aug. 21, 2025
- New calendar question in Qualtrics, Aug.. 19, 2025
- New parking management platform streamlines event parking, Aug. 22, 2025
- Regular parking permit restrictions resume Aug. 25, Aug. 18, 2025
- FY 2026 performance-based merit pool update, Aug. 15, 2025
- Lots of benefits headed your way with new time and leave system, Aug. 15, 2025
- Tips for making PowerPoint accessible, Aug. 14, 2025
- Best practices for organizing your inbox, Aug. 13, 2025
- Tree removal at the English/Counseling Services building on Aug.12, Aug. 11, 2025
- Qualtrics maintenance scheduled Aug. 17-20, Aug. 11, 2025
- Explore academic biosecurity in interactive workshop led by FBI experts, Aug. 8, 2025
- Quick professional visuals with Adobe Express,, Aug. 7, 2025
- Clean up your digital clutter with OneDrive , Aug. 7, 2025
- Forbes ranks K-State No. 3 among America’s Best Employers for Women, Aug. 1, 2025
July
- How to use Microsoft Loop and Teams to manage projects, July 31, 2025
- What is Smishing, July 31, 2025
- A portion of Claflin Road will be closed on Aug. 4, July 30, 2025
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Automate weekly email reminders with Power Automate, July 23, 2025
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Qualtrics on-demand training, July 17, 2025
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Automate tasks in Outlook using Power Automate, July 16, 2025
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Tree maintenance at Lafene Health Center begins July 14, July 11, 2025
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Network maintenance scheduled for July 12, July 11, 2025
June
- Maintenance of wireless networks on July 2, June 30, 2025
- Managing your digital footprint, June 26, 2025
- Parking permit and policy updates effective July 1, June 25, 2025
- Start using the new calendar in Microsoft Teams, June 25, 2025
- Parking garage cleaning begins today, June 23, 2025
- New features and improvements available in Canvas, June 23, 2025
- Find the status of IT Services, June 13, 2025
- Free IT equipment checkout for students, faculty and staff, June 11, 2025
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Excel tricks that save you time, June 5, 2025
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Kansas Board of Regents to meet June 11-12 in Topeka, June 11, 2025
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How to create QR codes in Adobe Express, June 5, 2025
May
- Collaborate with Loop Workspaces in Teams, May 29, 2025
- New look for Office 365 sign-on starting May 30, May 28, 2025
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Accessibility tools in Microsoft 365, May 28, 2025
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How to get more out of OneNote, May 22, 2025
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Enjoy open parking on campus this summer, May 19, 2025
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Temporary closures of Claflin and Old Claflin roads, May 16, 2025
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Tips for staying cybersecure this summer, May 14, 2025
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Easier tracking with Excel tables, May 8, 2025
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Kick-start your fitness journey, May 2, 2025
April
- Annual alcohol and other drug policy notification, April 29, 2025
- The countdown is on: Pay your parking citations before the semester ends, April 23, 2025
- Important changes to Duo authentication, April 18, 2025
- Kansas Board of Regents meeting is April 16, April 16, 2025
- Everything must go: Surplus office furniture giveaway for university departments, April 9, 2025
- Tackle work’s big challenges with Building Next-Gen Leadership series, April 4, 2025
- Learn tips for severe weather season, April 2, 2025
March
- Tech Tip: Record a video message in Outlook, March 28, 2025
- Keep your bike safe with K-State registration, March 28, 2025
- Updates to Official Hospitality policy, March 26, 2025
- Creating video with Microsoft Clipchamp, March 14, 2025
- Volunteers needed for 2025 K-State Day of Service, March 14, 2025
- University launching compensation study and career architecture development initiative, March 12, 2025
- Continuing our efforts to transform and protect IT at K-State, March 12, 2025
- K-State's agenda for the March Kansas Board of Regents meeting, March 12, 2025
- Graphic design made easy with Adobe Express, March 12, 2025
- Donations 4 Citations successfully raising donations for Cats' Cupboard, March 12, 2025
- Key Control office will be closed March 14-21, March 12, 2025
- IT Service Desk spring break schedule, March 12, 2025
- Updates to email account retention and automatic forwarding policy , March 12, 2025
- Creating a registration form in Qualtrics, March 10, 2025
- IT Equipment Checkout and University Telephone Operator closed for spring break, March 10, 2025
- K-State is using geolocation technology to enhance cybersecurity, March 7, 2025
- Navigating change together: Employee Assistance Program group sessions now available, March 5, 2025
- Register now for Walk Kansas, March 5, 2025
- K-State Alerts test today, March 5, 2025
- HRIS, KSIS and DARS maintenance scheduled for March 9, March 5, 2025
- Connecting to the correct wireless network, March 5, 2025
- Guard your online privacy, March 5, 2025
- Severe Weather Preparedness Week begins today; tornado drill to take place Wednesday at 10 a.m., March 3, 2025
- Collaborate with your team using a Microsoft shared account, March 3, 2025
- University Printing offers shipping services beginning March 5, March 3, 2025
- E-scooters return to Manhattan campus, March 3, 2025
- Videos, survey available to help with new performance management process, March 3, 2025
February
- Email collaboration with Microsoft Loop, Feb. 28
- Exploring the OneDrive homepage, Feb. 28
- Parking Services announces a new way to pay citations, Feb. 28, 2025
- Email collaboration with Microsoft Loop, Feb. 28
- Save time by using Outlook templates, Feb. 24
- X-ray and accelerator registration, Feb. 24
- Send an encrypted email in Outlook, Feb. 21
- Organize your workflow with Microsoft Lists, Feb. 19
- Share your feedback about the Campus Master Plan, Feb. 19, 2025
- Help conserve campus energy and heat, Feb. 19, 2025
- 1095C tax forms are now available, Feb. 19, 2025
- Find the status of IT services, Feb. 17, 2025
- Federal transition update from President Linton, Feb. 17, 2025
- Zahner-Younts named director of talent and organizational development, Feb. 17, 2025
- Effectively Utilizing K-State Policies and University Handbook offered virtually on March 3 and 5, Feb. 17, 2025
- Forbes names K-State one of America's Best Midsize Employers, Feb. 14, 2025
- Nominations are open for unclassified professional staff, university support staff awards, Feb. 14, 2025
- K-State's agenda for the February Kansas Board of Regents meeting, Feb. 12, 2025
- Stay safe this tax season, Feb. 12, 2025
- Free printing on the Manhattan campus, Feb. 12, 2025
- Park on the go with the ParkMobile app, Feb. 12, 2025
- Register now for new Concur travel and expense training, Feb. 10, 2025
- KPERS preretirement seminars start next week, Feb. 10, 2025
- Required annual Campus Security Authority training, Feb. 10, 2025
- Reminder: Federal transition resources and guidance available at one-stop website, Feb. 10, 2025
- Manhattan campus computer labs, Feb. 10, 2025
- Campus Master Plan town hall Tuesday, Feb. 11, Feb. 10, 2025
- Free IT equipment checkout, Feb. 7, 2025
- New registration process in place for programs, camps and events involving minors, Feb. 7, 2025
- Use Adobe Creative Cloud to create a multimedia experience, Feb. 7, 2025
- Free IT equipment checkout, Feb. 7, 2025
- Hub Monitor Stations available in Hale Library, Feb. 5, 2025
- HRIS, KSIS and DARS maintenance scheduled for Feb. 9, Feb. 5, 2025
- Contract Postal Unit closing March 5, Feb. 5, 2025
- Campus Master Plan: View the preliminary plan Feb. 11, Feb. 3, 2025
- Update on the 2025 federal transition and executive orders, Feb. 3, 2025
January
- Blume to lead Office of Emergency Management, Jan. 31
- New Cybersecurity training available Feb. 3, Jan. 31, 2025
- Campus Restoration Act proposals due Feb. 28, Jan. 31, 2025
- Canvas feature improvements for the spring semester, Jan. 31, 2025
- Upgrade to the latest version of Zoom by Feb. 1, Jan. 27, 2025
- Automatic email forwarding will be deactivated March 13, Jan. 27, 2025
- IT Service Desk temporarily relocates to the first floor of Hale Library Jan. 27-31, Jan. 24, 2025
- Unpaid tolls scam, Jan. 24, 2025
- Microsoft 365: Free for students, faculty and staff, Jan. 24, 2025
- Decisions/eForms maintenance Jan. 24-26, Jan. 22, 2025
- W-2 forms available through State of Kansas Employee Self Service, Jan. 22, 2025
- New ATA bus route added for peak hours, Jan. 22, 2025
- Parking Services launches Donations 4 Citations program, Jan. 22, 2025
- Prepare for the extreme cold, Jan. 17
- Regular parking permit restrictions resume Jan. 21, Jan. 17, 2025
- Claflin Road is closed between Mid-Campus Drive and Denison Avenue until 5 p.m. Jan. 18, Jan. 15, 2025
- Create, distribute and analyze surveys using Qualtrics, Jan. 15
- HRIS, KSIS and DARS maintenance scheduled for Jan. 12, Jan. 10, 2025
- Campuses return to normal operations, Jan. 8, 2025
December
- Tips to avoid current PayPal scam, Dec. 20
- Schedule email in Microsoft Outlook on the web, Dec. 18
- Beware of giveaways, Dec. 18
- 2025 Cybersecurity Training available Feb. 1: Temporary suspension of account disabling, Dec. 16
- New time and leave system progressing toward 2025 launch, Dec. 16, 2024
- Central Mail Services winter break schedule, Dec. 13, 2024
- Copy final grades from Canvas to KSIS, Dec. 11, 2024
- Winter is coming: Keeping you informed if inclement weather impacts our campuses, Dec. 11, 2024
- Complimentary vehicle inspections Dec. 9-13, Dec. 9, 2024
- IT Service Desk reduced hours during winter break, Dec. 9, 2024
- Open parking Dec. 25-Jan. 21, Dec. 9, 2024
- Organization tips to wrap up your semester, Dec. 6
- Rehearse your presentation in PowerPoint, Dec. 6
- President Linton Next-Gen K-State monthly update, Dec. 6, 2024
- Download your assignment submissions from Canvas, Dec. 4, 2024
- Supporting your mental health and well-being during the holidays, Dec. 4, 2024
- HRIS, KSIS and DARS maintenance scheduled for Dec. 8, Dec. 4, 2024
November
- Adjustments to waste pickups this week, Nov. 25, 2024
- Beware of scams during Black Friday, Nov. 22
- Kansas Board of Regents November meeting university updates, Nov. 22, 2024
- Part of Denison Avenue sidewalk closed Nov. 25-Dec. 30, Nov. 22, 2024
- Reminder to keep windows closed during winter months, Nov. 22, 2024
- Thanksgiving break schedule for the IT Service Desk, Nov. 20, 2024
- IT Transformation Initiative update, Nov. 20, 2024
- K-State's agenda for the November Kansas Board of Regents meeting, Nov. 20, 2024
- Key Control Office closed for remodeling Nov. 18 and 19, Nov. 18, 2024
- 700-plus employees complete performance management training; sessions still available through Dec. 20, Nov. 13, 2024
- Streamline your workflow with Quick Steps in Microsoft Outlook, Nov. 12
- Watch out for gift card scams: protect your money and stay safe, Nov. 11
- HRIS, KSIS and DARS maintenance scheduled for Nov. 10, Nov. 6, 2024
- 2024 Adobe MAX conference recordings available, Nov. 5
- University holiday schedule announced, Nov. 1, 2024
October
- New Concur Zoom support hours beginning Nov. 1, Oct. 30, 2024
- Reminder: Open enrollment for 2025 benefits ends Oct. 31, Oct. 30, 2024
- Key Control office closed Oct. 31, Oct. 30, 2024
- Free IT equipment checkout, Oct. 30
- Share your ideas about the Campus Master Plan by Friday, Oct. 28, 2024
- Upgrade to the latest version of Zoom by Nov. 2, Oct. 28, 2024
- Protecting student data, Oct. 28, 2024
- Open enrollment for 2025 benefits ends Oct. 31, Oct. 28, 2024
- How’s your Cyber hygiene?, Oct. 25, 2024
- Protecting student data, Oct. 24
- Make your Excel data standout by using conditional formatting, Oct. 24
- FERPA training emails sent by mistake, Oct. 23, 2024
- Upgrade now to Windows 11, Oct. 23, 2024
- Campus Master Plan town halls kick off this week, Oct. 21, 2024
- Avoid phishing scams with three simple tips, Oct. 25
- Antvirus required for all devices connecting to the K-State network, Oct. 24
- Boost your Microsoft Teams skills with these quick tips, Oct. 23
- 4 tips to stay safe online, Oct. 21
- K-State Alerts test Oct. 16, Oct. 14, 2024
- Tips for protecting your devices and personal information, Oct. 14, 2024
- New Flint Hills ATA bus route begins today, Oct. 14, 2024
- Faculty and staff needed to serve on Council on Parking Operations, Oct. 14, 2024
- Performance Management: Supervisory Best Practices offered Oct. 29, Oct. 14, 2024
- Ackert Hall water and natural gas service interruption, Oct. 14, 2024
- Protect yourself from ransomware: What you need to know, Oct. 11, 2024
- Have questions about open enrollment and 2025 benefits?, Oct. 9, 2024
- Collaborative Communication for Supervisors offered Oct. 24, Oct. 9, 2024
- Building Next-Gen Leadership series continues Oct. 21-24 with 'Conflict: How to Make It Productive.’, Oct. 9, 2024
- HRIS, KSIS and DARS maintenance scheduled for Oct. 13, Oct. 9, 2024
- Open enrollment for 2025 benefits underway; view changes to state health plan, Oct. 7, 2024
- Faculty Senate to host fall open forum with President Linton, Oct. 7, 2024
- Building Your Conflict Management Toolkit offered Oct. 22, Oct. 7, 2024
- Save the date: Campus Master Plan town halls, Oct. 4, 2024
- Plan to attend the Biosafety and Biosecurity Summit Oct. 10-11, Oct. 4, 2025
- How to identify CEO fraud, Oct. 4, 2024
- International travel and activities guidance, resources available, Oct. 2, 2024
- Key Control and Distribution will be closed Oct. 7, Oct. 2, 2024
- Fostering Community & Culture of Belonging in the Workplace for supervisors offered Oc. 17, Oct. 2, 2024
September
- By design: Purposeful planning yields emotional connections to the spot we love full well, Sept. 30, 2024
- New FIS reporting system launches Oct. 1, Sept. 30, 2024
- Understanding Legal and Ethical Responsibilities of Supervisors offered Oct. 15, Sept. 30, 2024
- Annual campus security and fire safety reports available, Sept. 30, 2024
- Wednesday is K-State Custodial Worker Appreciation Day, Sept. 30, 2024
- Ensure you are saving enough for retirement, Sept. 30, 2024
- Software available for students, faculty and staff, Sept. 30, 2024
- Hazardous waste awareness workshop, Sept. 30, 2024
- Annual Benefits Fair, Sept. 30, 2024
- Manhattan campus computer labs, Sept. 27, 2024
- Annual Benefits Fair, Sept. 27, 2024
- Campus Fire Safety Month: Electrical safety tips, Sept. 27, 2024
- Use Microsoft Word’s styles feature to help keep the formatting of your documents consistent, Sept. 25, 2024
- Erickson: FY24 sees major accomplishments in continuous improvement work, Sept. 25, 2024
- K-State utilizing geolocation for cybersecurity, Sept. 25, 2024
- Take a free ride across campus on the ATA bus, Sept. 25, 2024
- Attend the 2024 Benefits Fair, Sept. 23, 2024
- Effectively Utilizing K-State Policies and University Handbook offered Oct. 8, Sept. 23, 2024
- Explore the One Drive homepage, Sept. 23, 2024
- Effectively Utilizing K-State Policies and University Handbook offered Oct. 8, Sept. 23, 2024
- Feedback drives 5 planning themes for Campus Master Plan, Sept. 20, 2024
- Kansas Board of Regents September meeting university updates, Sept. 20, 2024
- Understanding Your Role as a K-State Supervisor offered Oct. 2, Sept. 20, 2024
- Campus Fire Safety Month: Lithium-ion battery safety, Sept. 20, 2024
- Duo: Remember me for 7 days feature, Sept. 20, 2024
- Supporting growth and Operational Excellence: K-State's agenda for the September Kansas Board of Regents Meeting, Sept. 18, 2024
- Compensation Study and Career Architecture Development to kick off this fall, Sept. 18, 2024
- Park on the go with the ParkMobile app, Sept. 18, 2024
- The Scoop on K-State releases next episode featuring K-State's vice president of administration and finance, Sept. 17, 2024
- Use Adobe Creative Cloud to create a multimedia experience, Sept. 18, 2024
- Install Microsoft 365 Apps for free
- IT Training Resources, Sept. 17, 2024
- Environmental health and safety training workshops Oct. 16-18, Sept. 16, 2024
- College Heights Road east lane closure Sept. 16-20, Sept. 16, 2024
- Reminder: K-State upgrading KSIS and HRIS systems, Sept. 16, 2024
- Need help? Self-help is available in the IT Knowledge Base, Sept. 13, 2024
- Pursuing operational excellence: Next-Gen K-State monthly update from President Linton, Sept. 11, 2024
- Free on-campus printing, Sept. 11, 2024
- Microsoft’s Create Platform offers customizable templates for various Microsoft 365 apps
- Spot the scam: how to stay safe online, Sept. 10, 2024
- Bluemont Hall renovation makes a ‘front door’ for the future of education, Sept. 9, 2024
- Free IT equipment checkout for students, faculty and staff, Sept. 5, 2024
- New careers website launches, Sept. 4, 2024
- Hub Monitor Stations available in Hale Library, Sept. 4, 2024
- K-State Alerts: Manage your notification settings., Sept. 4, 2024
- HRIS, KSIS and DARS maintenance scheduled for Sept. 8, Sept. 4, 2024
August
- New and improved K-State careers site launches; your testimonies needed, Aug. 30 2024
- Concur introduces updated homepage, Aug. 30 2024
- Dickens Hall south entrance closed Sept. 2-8, Aug. 30, 2024
- Posting announcements on campus, Aug. 30, 2024
- Campus traffic safety tips, Aug. 28, 2024
- K-State upgrading KSIS and HRIS systems, Aug. 28, 2024
- Welcome to the fall semester from the IT Service Desk, Aug. 27, 2024
- Find contact information for K-Staters using the K-State People Search Directory, Aug. 23, 2024
- Kimball Avenue to reopen at Denison Avenue intersection Aug. 26, Aug. 23, 2024
- K-State enhancing accessibility, safety across campus, Aug. 21, 2024
- Partial closure of Mid-Campus Drive Aug. 26-Sept.12, Aug. 21, 2024
- Need help using Canvas?, Aug. 21, 2024
- IT Service Desk fall schedule, Aug. 19, 2024
- IT hiring initiative is underway, Aug. 19, 2024
- Canvas: New features for the fall semester, Aug. 16, 2024
- Get a jump start on your semester by organizing your inbox, Aug. 13, 2024
- Service interruption notification for multiple buildings, Aug. 7 2024
- HRIS, KSIS and DARS maintenance scheduled for Aug. 11, Aug. 7, 2024
- Personalize your notifications in Microsoft Teams, Aug. 6, 2024
- Tucker named director of parking and transportation, Aug. 5, 2024
July
- Funding awarded for deferred maintenance proposals, July 29, 2024
- Reminder: 2023-2024 parking permits expire July 31, July 29, 2024
- Lovers Lane closed July 31-Aug. 9, July 29, 2024
- Parking lot A28 closed July 25-26, July 24, 2024
- Mediasite now offers browser-based recording, July 24, 2024
- Director of parking and transportation open forum presentation July 26, July 24, 2024
- Enhancing K-State's cybersecurity practices, July 24, 2024
- Dole Hall service interruption notification, July 24, 2024
- Facilities Central Mail and Storeroom closed, July 24, 2024
- SIDLIT conference countdown: Check out the schedule of presentations, July 23
- Kim LeCompte named assistant vice president for HR talent strategy and engagement, July 19, 2024
- Canvas: Announcements and Discussions redesign, July 22, 2024
- Portion of College Heights Road will be closed July 23-24, July 19, 2024
- Campus Creek Road and Petticoat Lane construction updates, July 17, 2024
- Renew your parking permit by July 31, July 15, 2024
- Reminder: Director of parking and transportation open forum presentation is today, July 15, 2024
- Denison Avenue closed July 15-25, July 12, 2025
- Director of parking and transportation open forum presentation July 15, July 12, 2024
- Flax appointed interim assistant vice president for academic and research IT, July 12, 2024
- Retirement reception for Julie Henton July 18, July 10, 2024
- Travel delays on Denison Avenue July 11-12, July 10, 2024
- HRIS, KSIS and DARS maintenance scheduled for July 14, July 10. 2024
- July 29-31: Summer Institute for Distance Learning and Instructional Technology (SIDLIT) Conference, July 8, 2024
- Tillman named assistant vice president, deputy chief information officer for enterprise systems, July 8, 2024
- Transportation garage and motor pool closed July 8-12, July 3, 2024
- New notice of non-reappointment policy effective July 1, July 1, 2024
- KTA cashless tolling begins July 1, July 1, 2024
- A new version of the K-State People Search Directory, July 1, 2024
June
- PaperCut maintenance scheduled for July 3, June 28, 2024
- Next-Gen K-State IT Transformation Initiative, June 28, 2024
- Transform the way you work with Microsoft Loop, June 28, 2024
- KTA cashless tolling begins July 1, June 28, 2024
- Update your parking account with new license plate info to avoid a citation, June 26, 2024
- K-State Contract Post Office closed temporarily, June 26, 2024
- Summer notification of annual security and fire safety report, June 24, 2024
- University chooses ADP for new time and leave system, June 21, 2024
- North Martin Luther King Jr. Drive closed south of Anderson Avenue through June 25, June 21, 2024
- New staff performance management evaluation system to begin implementation this fall, June 17, 2024
- Student loan forgiveness workshop hosted by TIAA and Savi, June 17, 2024
- Determining Tax Status for Foreign National Employees session offered June 27, June 17, 2024
- Graphic design made easy with Adobe Express, June 17, 2024
- Manhattan campus construction update, June 14, 2024
- Beware of CEO fraud scams, June 14, 2024
- Waters Hall emergency light testing, June 14, 2024
- Rosanna Carvalho promoted to director of project management, June 12, 2024
- Reminder: Juneteenth now a university holiday, June 12, 2024
- Concur Zoom support adjusts hours for June 17 to July 5, June 12, 2024
- Regional organization seeks feedback on electronic vehicles, June 12, 2024
- Update to the latest version of Mediasite Mosaic for Windows, June 12, 2024
- Manhattan Avenue road closure June 17-21, June 12, 2024
- Jeff Barnes to retire from Parking Services June 7, June 7, 2024
- HRIS, KSIS and DARS maintenance scheduled for June 9, June 5, 2024
May
- Mindful Communication for Supervisors offered June 12, May 31, 2024
- Understanding Legal and Ethical Responsibilities of Supervisors offered June 12, May 31, 2024
- Effectively Utilizing K-State Policies and University Handbook offered June 10 May 29, 2024
- Fire extinguisher training dates for summer 2024, May 29, 2024
- Understanding Your Role as a K-State Supervisor offered June 10, May 24, 2024
- Take the snooze out of your PowerPoint presentations, May 22, 2024
- Lovers Lane at Manhattan Avenue to close May 23 for construction, May 22, 2024
- Facilities Customer Service phones not in service May 24, May 22, 2024
- Parking survey completed; next steps, May 22, 2024
- Summer parking on Manhattan campus, May 17, 2024
- PaperCut maintenance scheduled for May 23, May 17, 2024
- Fiscal year-end deadline reminders, May 15, 2024
- IT Service Desk summer schedule, May 13, 2024
- Enrollment open for K-State Supervisory Foundations, May 13, 2024
- K-State Alerts upgrades, changes launch today, May 10, 2024
- Building Next-Gen Leadership workshop adds additional session May 16, May 10, 2024
- Time is running out: Complete the Manhattan campus parking survey by May 15, May 9, 2024
- How are we doing? Complete the Custodial Services survey by May 24, May 8, 2024
- Copy final grades from Canvas to KSIS, May 7, 2024
- New FLSA salary threshold announced, May 6, 2024
- Reminder: Submit annual space survey, May 6, 2024
- Kansas WISE well-being and mentoring programs available for state of Kansas employees, May 6, 2024
- Reminder: All campus steam service interruption, May 6, 2024
- New Microsoft Planner is available in Teams, May 6, 2024
- Phishing Scams: Watch out for job scams, May 3, 2024
- IT Service Desk, Equipment Checkout and Media Studio summer schedules, May 2, 2024
- Zoom minimum version requirement May 4, May 2, 2024
- Second Building Next-Gen Leadership workshop begins May 8, May 1, 2024
- Download your assignment submissions from Canvas, May 1, 2024
April
- Microsoft’s Create Platform offers customizable templates for various Microsoft 365 apps, April 30
- Take a study break and complete the parking survey, April 30, 2024
- Need help? Self-help is available in the IT Knowledge Base, April 26, 2024
- Parking Services open forum April 25, April 25, 2024
- Phishing Scam: “URGENT: Suspected Exposure Incident Detected”, April 25, 2024
- Complete Cybersecurity Awareness training by April 30, April 22, 2024, April 23
- Supervising Students on the Job training session offered virtually May 2, April 19, 2024
- Take the Manhattan campus parking survey, April 18, 2024
- Manhattan campus computer labs, April 18, 2024
- Zoom no longer support Windows 7 and Windows 8/8.1, April 18, 2024
- RIM Month: Email records management, April 17, 2024
- Exploring the OneDrive homepage, April 12, 2024
- Next-Gen K-State monthly update from President Linton, April 11, 2024
- Free on-campus printing, April 11, 2024
- RIM month: How to identify transitory records, April 10, 2024
- HRIS, KSIS and DARS maintenance scheduled for April 14, April 9, 2024
- Today is the last day to take the Campus Master Plan survey, April 8, 2024
- K-State using geolocation for cybersecurity, April 8, 2024
- Manhattan Avenue construction update: Vattier Street to partially reopen late April 3, April 3, 2024
- Records and Information Management Month: What is a record?, April 3, 2024
- Have you taken the Campus Master Plan survey?, April 2, 2024
- Service interruption: All campus steam, April 2, 2024
- Building Next-Gen Leadership series launches first session April 15, April 1, 2024
- Anthony Travel agent now on-site, April 1, 2024
March
- Spring update for Savi borrowers, March 29, 2024
- Annual Cybersecurity Awareness training begins April 1, March 28, 2024
- Learn more about Concur: Drop-in Zoom sessions available; sign up for expense reporting webinars, March 27
- Sign up for retirement planning consultation meetings, March 27, 2024
- Join Division of Facilities in celebrating frontline cleaning professionals March 24-30, March 26, 2024
- Connecting to the correct wireless network, March 26, 2024
- Campus Master Plan kicks off Tuesday with town halls; survey available now, March 25, 2024
- Reminder: Register for travel training sessions with Concur and Anthony Travel, March 25, 2024
- Update your parking account with new license plate info, March 22, 2024
- Campus Master Plan: a chance for your voice to be heard, March 21, 2024
- Use Adobe Creative Cloud to create a digital experience, March 20, 2024
- Register now for travel training with Concur and Anthony Travel, March 18, 2023
- Microsoft Teams: Make your posts stand out using the announcement feature, March 15, 2024
- Amanda McDiffett named assistant vice president of HR operations, March 13, 2024
- PaperCut maintenance scheduled for March 14, March 13, 2024
- Information about impersonation phishing scams, March 8, 2024
- Next-Gen K-State monthly update, March 7, 2024
- HRIS, KSIS, and DARS maintenance scheduled for March 10, March 6, 2024
- IT Service Desk spring break schedule, March 5, 2024
- Enrollment open for K-State Supervisory Foundations, March 4, 2024
- Service interruption: All campus steam, March 4, 2024
- Timeline extended for budget model review, March 1, 2024
February
- Free IT equipment checkout for students, faculty and staff, Feb. 28, 2024
- University to establish single badge-access system across all campuses as part of comprehensive security plan, Feb. 28, 2024
- Manhattan campus computer labs, Feb. 27, 2024
- University calls for proposals for FY25 deferred maintenance project, Next-Gen K-State 1:1 match for research space innovation, Feb. 26, 2024
- Reminder on campus postings policy, Feb. 26, 2024
- Concur to launch Monday: Sign up for training, procurement cards, Feb. 23, 2024
- When to use K-State's VPN, Feb. 22, 2024
- Manhattan Avenue construction update, Feb. 21, 2024
- Updated operational guidance now available, Feb. 20, 2024
- Hub Monitor Stations available in Hale Library, Feb. 20, 2024
- 2023 Total Compensation Summary statements available in HRIS, Feb. 20, 2024
- Concur launches Feb. 26: Sign up for training, procurement card disbursement, Feb. 19, 2024
- Kansas Board of Regents February meeting university updates, Feb. 15, 2024
- Be aware of phishing scams, Feb. 14, 2024
- Kansas Board of Regents February meeting agenda items, Feb. 14, 2024
- Concur implementation moved up to Feb. 26; new universal time and attendance system also being fast-tracked, Feb. 13, 2024
- Facilities Contract Post Office closed temporarily, Feb. 13, 2024
- Updates on restored IT services, Feb. 12, 2024
- A next-Gen K-State update from President Linton, Feb. 8, 2024
- HRIS, KSIS, and DARS maintenance scheduled for Feb. 11, Feb. 6, 2024
January
- Updates on restored IT services, Jan. 31, 2024
- USS performance review deadline extended to Feb. 29, Jan. 31, 2024
- Zoom minimum version requirement Feb. 3, Jan. 30, 2024
- KBOR approves uniform notice of non-reappointment policy, Jan. 29, 2024
- Budget model review open forum, stakeholder sessions to be rescheduled, Jan. 29, 2024
- New budget model: Seeking feedback via survey, Jan. 26, 2024
- Update on restored IT services, Jan. 24, 2024
- Reminder: Mandatory password reset is today, Jan. 23, 2024
- Required eID password reset announced, Jan. 22, 2024
- K-State Today emails return in limited format, Jan. 18, 2024
- IT interruptions,Jan. 16, 2024
- IT Service Desk closed Jan. 15 , Jan. 11
- HRIS, KSIS, and DARS maintenance scheduled for Jan. 14, Jan. 10, 2024
- Universal time and leave system update: Review of current processes finished, Jan. 5, 2024
- Performance management update: Focus groups in full swing; strategic partner selected,, Jan. 4, 2024
December
- A Next-Gen K-State update from President Linton, Dec. 7, 2023
- Campus Master Planning effort scheduled to begin in January, Dec. 5, 2023
November
- Building a next-generation land-grant workforce, Nov. 16, 2023
- Launching review of the university's budget model, Nov. 7, 2023
- Annual university holiday memo, Nov. 2, 2023
October
- Thomas Bunton named chief technology officer, Oct. 11, 2023
September
- From the vice president for administration and finance: Increasing operational excellence through Concur implementation, Sept. 28, 2023
- Results of deferred maintenance project call for proposals, Sept. 25, 2023
- Legleiter selected to lead human resources at K-State, Sept. 20, 2023
- Chance hired as inaugural chief risk and safety officer, Sept. 8, 2023
August
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- Reminder: Chief human resources officer candidate open forum today, Aug. 31, 2023
- Campus Creek stabilization and Bayberry Lane project update, Aug. 30, 2023
- Fire extinguisher training dates for fall 2023, Aug. 29, 2023
- Updates to event and visitor parking, Aug. 28, 2023
- Lisa Johnson selected as assistant vice president of planning, design and construction, Aug. 28, 2023
- Sept. 19: A new look for single sign-on and Duo two-factor authentication, Aug. 28, 2023
- K-State is now using geolocation, Aug. 28, 2023
- Save the date: Chief human resources officer candidate open forums, Aug. 25, 2023
- Supervising Students on the Job training session offered virtually Sept. 7, Aug. 24, 2023
- Parking permits now virtual, ParkMobile app available for hourly parking, Aug. 23, 2023
- Division of Information Technology offers free resources, Aug. 23, 2023
- Universal time and attendance system initiative update, Aug. 22, 2023
- Protocol for campus postings, Aug. 22, 2023
- Help keep K-State cool during record-breaking hot temperatures, Aug. 22, 2023
- IT Service Desk is available to help, Aug. 21, 2023
- Construction project continues on east side of Rathbone Hall, Aug. 21, 2023
- SSC-Navigate Academic Planner Template Builder training for advisors offered Sept. 1, Aug. 18, 2023
- Assistant vice president of planning, design and construction candidate open forum, Aug. 17, 2023
- SSC-Navigate Basics training for advisors offered Aug. 31 and Sept. 1, Aug. 17, 2023
- IT Service Desk fall schedule, Aug. 17, 2023
- Phase One of Campus Creek Stabilization and Bayberry Project will begin Aug. 21, Aug. 17, 2023
- Launching Next-Gen K-State Sept. 8, Aug. 16, 2023
- Human Capital Services changes name to Human Resources, Aug. 16, 2023
- Reminder: Chief risk and safety officer candidate open forum today, Aug. 16, 2023
- Canvas courses updated for fall 2023, Aug. 16, 2023
- Reminder: Chief risk and safety officer candidate open forum today, Aug. 15, 2023
- Reminder: Special open enrollment for long-term care insurance, Aug. 15, 2023
- IT summer update, Aug. 15, 2023
- Improved payment options to better support students, Aug. 14, 2023
- Residence hall move-in traffic and parking, Aug. 10, 2023
- Save the date: Chief risk and safety officer candidate open forums, Aug. 10 2023
- LibKey Nomad extension available to faculty, students and patrons, Aug. 9, 2023
- Canvas: New Gradebook filters, Aug. 8, 2023
- Division of Facilities crews working to improve campus sidewalks, Aug. 8, 2023
- Assistant vice president of planning, design and construction candidate open forum, Aug. 3, 2023
- Purchasing and Contract Services training offered, Aug. 3, 2023
- Surplus office furniture sale open to university departments, Aug. 1, 2023
- Special August open enrollment for long-term care insurance, Aug. 1, 2023
- Adobe Creative Cloud free to faculty and staff Aug. 1, Aug. 1, 2023
July
- Parking permits expiring today, purchase and renew online, July 31, 2023
- Reminder: Submit annual Space Survey, July 28, 2023
- CatFiles W: Drive to be reorganized, July 26, 2023
- Protect your online privacy, July 21, 2023
- Multiple buildings service interruption notification, July 21, 2023
- Records Management training offered Aug. 1, July 20, 2023
- Zoom minimum version requirement Aug. 5, July 20, 2023
- Next-Gen K-State strategic plan draft and operational excellence structural framework, July 19, 2023
- July 29: Intro to ETDR Templates, July 19, 2023
- Hub Monitor Stations available in Hale Library, July 18 ,2023
- Aug. 2-4: Invitation to SIDLIT 2023 with discounts, July 18, 2023
- When to use K-State's VPN, July 17, 2023
- Adobe Creative Cloud free to faculty and staff Aug. 1, July 14, 2023
- Increased phishing scams expected in July, July 13, 2023
- Service interruption: Seaton Hall and Environmental Research Lab, July 13, 2023
- Request a printed open enrollment guide now, July 11, 2023
- Sign up for KPERS pre-retirement webinars, July 7, 2023
- Manhattan Dual Career Support Network launched, July 6, 2023
- Human Capital Services changes name to Human Resources, July 5, 2023
- HRIS, KSIS and DARS maintenance scheduled for July 9, July 5, 2023
June
- Organizational updates for Administration and Finance, June 19, 2023
- From the vice president for administration and finance: updates on building demolitions, timelines, June 15, 2023
May
- K-State focuses on operational excellence through universal time and attendance system and processes, May 30, 2023
- Operational Excellence restructure update and launch of national searches, May 15, 2023
April
February
- Deferred maintenance project call for proposals, Feb. 16, 2023
- Update on Manhattan campus space relocations, Dec. 14, 2022
- Update on the university strategic investment fund process, Nov. 7, 2022
- Deferred maintenance project awards, Oct. 6, 2022
- From CFO and Interim vice president for operations: Update on planned building demolitions, Sept. 13, 2022
- Deferred Maintenance Project call for proposals, June 17, 2022
- K-State Parking Services to implement license plate recognition technology, Apr. 19, 2022
- University to implement a contract lifecycle management system, Mar. 2, 2022
- FY 2023 strategic investment fund awards, Feb. 10, 2022
- Kronos electronic time and leave system restored, Jan. 20, 2022
- Facilities storeroom offers free COVID-19 PPE supplies for K-State units, Jan. 11, 2022
- Employee data safe as KRONOS vendor experiences ransomware attack, Dec. 15, 2021
- Lauer and Carvalho named to interim Division of Facilities positions, Dec. 9, 2021
- Project estimate request process adjustments, Dec. 9, 2021
- Prepare now for winter weather conditions, Oct. 22, 2021
- Submission of FY 2022 strategic investment budget proposals, Oct. 1, 2021
- K-State adopts new simplified tuition and fees structure, June 17, 2021
- FY 2022 budget update, June 10, 2021
- Vice President and Chief Operations Officer Bontrager to retire in September, April 20, 2021
- North 17th Street on Manhattan campus renamed in honor of Martin Luther King Jr., March 29, 2021
- FY 21 Strategic Investment Fund proposals awarded, Feb. 4, 2021
- Every Wildcat A Wellcat employee kits available for spring, January 12, 2021
- Virtual campus interviews for the chief audit executive, December 1, 2020
- Plans for reducing normal university activity for the 2020-2021 holiday season, November 19, 2020
- Division of Financial Services partners with Huron Consulting Group to evaluate procurement contracting processes, Nov. 4, 2020
- Appointment of F&A Distribution Task Force, Oct. 23, 2020
- Updates made to purchasing procedures policy, Oct. 7, 2020
- Submission of FY 2021 Strategic Investment Budget Proposals, Oct. 6, 2020
- University operations organizational updates, September 14, 2020
- Every Wildcat A Wellcat: Employee wellness kits, August 18, 2020
- Federal funding to assist with COVID-19 expenses, Aug. 11, 2020
- University Operations preparations for the fall semester, July 31, 2020
- Strategic Investment Fund proposals awarded, June 2, 2020
- Campus building assessment and space utilization studies, April 29, 2020
- K-State addresses budget steps regarding pandemic, April 29, 2020
- Updates to University Operations services, April 3, 2020
- Administrative units develop remote work solutions, Apr. 2, 2020
- Deadline extended for Laboratory Safety Renovation Program proposals, March 25, 2020
- Essential personnel only; most campus buildings locked, March 23, 2020
- Staffing updates within University Operations, February 13, 2020
- Laboratory Safety Renovation Program call for proposals, January 31, 2020
- University holiday closings and reduced activity, November 12, 2019
- Letter from President Richard Myers: FY 2020 budget update, July 1, 2019
- Kansas Board of Regents June meeting agenda items, June 19, 2019
- Kansas Board of Regents May meeting agenda items, May 15, 2019
- Kansas Board of Regents April meeting agenda items, April 17, 2019
- Kansas Board of Regents March meeting agenda items, March 20, 2019
- Kansas Board of Regents February meeting agenda items, February 19, 2019
- Kansas Board of Regents January meeting agenda items, January 16, 2019
- Kansas Board of Regents December meeting agenda items, December 12, 2018
- University holiday closings and reduced activity, December 10, 2018
- FY 2019 budget update, November 8, 2018
- Kansas Board of Regents November meeting agenda items, November 7, 2018
- Kansas Board of Regents September meeting agenda items, September 18, 2018
- Planning for the holiday season, August 28, 2018
- Kansas Board of Regents June meeting agenda items, June 20, 2018
- 2019 City University Project Fund projects, May 21, 2018
- Kansas Board of Regents May meeting agenda items, May 16, 2018
- Kansas Board of Regents March meeting agenda items, March 14, 2018
- Kansas Board of Regents February meeting agenda items, February 13, 2018
- Kansas Board of Regents January meeting agenda items, January 17, 2018
- Kansas Board of Regents December meeting agenda items, December 20, 2017
- Kansas Board of Regents November meeting agenda items, November 14, 2017
- Fiscal Year 2018 Budget update, October 18, 2017
- Kansas Board of Regents September meeting agenda items, September 20, 2017
- Kansas Board of Regents June meeting agenda items, June 14, 2017
- Kansas Board of Regents May meeting agenda items, May 17, 2017
- 2018 City University Project Fund projects, April 26, 2017
- Kansas Board of Regents April meeting agenda items, April 19, 2017
- Kansas Board of Regents March meeting agenda items, March 14, 2017
- Kansas Board of Regents February meeting agenda items, February 14, 2017
- Kansas Board of Regents January meeting agenda items, January 18, 2017
- Kansas Board of Regents December meeting agenda items, December 14, 2016
- Kansas Board of Regents November meeting agenda items, November 16, 2016
- University names building for former vice provost and dean Elizabeth Unger, November 7, 2016
- President's Cabinet approves revised weapons policy, November 2, 2016
- Kansas Board of Regents October meeting agenda items, October 18, 2016
- Five Division of Financial Services offices relocate, October 10, 2016
- Kansas Board of Regents September meeting agenda items, September 15, 2016
- Kansas Board of Regents June meeting agenda items, June 15, 2016
- Kansas Board of Regents May meeting agenda items, May 17, 2016
- Kansas Board of Regents April meeting agenda items, April 19, 2016
- Kansas Board of Regents March meeting agenda items, March 22, 2016
- Weapons Advisory Work Group update, February 26, 2016
- Kansas Board of Regents February meeting agenda items, February 15, 2016
- 2016 Space Migration final proposal selections, January 26, 2016
- Kansas Board of Regents January meeting agenda items, January 20, 2016
- Kansas Board of Regents December meeting agenda items, December 15, 2015
- Weapons Advisory Work Group update, December 14, 2015
- Kansas Board of Regents November meeting agenda items, November 17, 2015
- University holiday closings, reduced activities, November 13, 2015
- Update on the state and university budget, November 12, 2015
- Amending the weapons possession policy, November 6, 2015
- 2016 Space Migration Planning Project underway, November 3, 2015
- Kansas Board of Regents October meeting agenda items, October 12, 2015
- New annual budget proposal process, September 21, 2015
- Planning for the holiday season, August 26, 2015
- 2015 Space Migration Planning Project outcomes, August 24, 2015
- 2015 Space Migration final proposal selections, June 1, 2015
- 2015 Space Migration Planning Project underway, April 6, 2015
- Planning for campus space reallocation, March 13, 2015