Monday, April 19, 2021
KSUnite Weekly, published every Monday, shares inclusion and diversity news and events.
From the president
A call for a thoughtful, peaceful response
President Myers addresses campus community in preparation for jury verdict in Derek Chauvin case.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Richard Myers | April 19, 2021
News and research
Complete survey for feedback on K-State's Threat Management Policy
All students, faculty and staff are invited to complete an anonymous survey requesting feedback on the university's Threat Management Policy, or PPM 3015.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Division of Student Life | April 19, 2021
Carl R. Ice College of Engineering announces excellence in diversity and inclusion awards
The Carl R. Ice College of Engineering is now accepting applications for two new awards honoring demonstrated commitment to excellence in diversity and inclusion.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Mary Rankin | April 19, 2021
Events
Poet Romeo Oriogun to read from his work via Zoom on Wednesday, April 21, 3:30 p.m.
On Wednesday, April 21, poet Romeo Oriogun will read from his work at 3:30 p.m. via Zoom.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Karin Westman | April 19, 2021
Let’s Talk About It: What’s in a Name?
Students are invited to a Wildcat Dialogues session Tuesday, April 20, featuring Jaime Mendez III. Mendez, a K-State alumnus and former football player, will share his story and journey in reclaiming his identity through his name. RSVPs due by noon today.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Kim Ralston | April 19, 2021
FIRE hosts coalition week to Take Back Our Lives
Please join FIRE — Feminists Igniting Resistance and Empowerment — for our coalition week April 19-23 to Take Back Our Lives.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Shireen Roshanravan | April 19, 2021
Kudos, publications and presentations
Goins publishes research on Blue Note Records artist
Wayne Goins, university distinguished professor of music, publishes the first part in a series of in-depth historical and audio analyses of the legendary jazz guitarist Grant Green.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Wayne Goins | April 19, 2021
International Student and Scholar Services names scholarship winners
Fifteen international students have been selected for scholarships administered by International Student and Scholar Services.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Boglarka Davies | April 19, 2021
Regional and community planning professor Kashem earns Foundation of Islamic Finance Conference Award
Assistant Professor Shakil Kashem, landscape architecture and regional & community planning department, co-authored a paper that won a Certificate of Best Paper Award.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Thom Jackson | April 19, 2021
University life
International Coordinating Council Executive Board 2021-2022 application
The International Coordinating Council, a registered departmental student organization, has open positions for the 2021-2022 Executive Board.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Communications and Marketing | April 19, 2021