Kansas State University

In this issue

From the administration

• Legislative Update

News and research

• Veterinary medicine study develops new vaccine method for cattle disease
• Engineering professor receives prestigious NSF CAREER award
• Technology Development Institute helps Overland Park racing aftermarket parts company gain traction
• K-State Alerts test March 3
• Cargill Fellows applications due March 17

Shared governance

• University Support Staff Spring Forum

Events

• Retirement celebration for Doug Jardine on Feb. 28
• Writer R.O. Kwon to read from her work on Friday, Feb. 28
• Beach Museum of Art presents Sci-Fi Saturdays Film Series
• Upcoming Career Meet-Up: Media and Communications
• Seeking faculty participation in forming collaborative convergent research teams
• Powercat Financial to host Spring Break Not Spring Broke
• Keynotes announced for National Rural Grocery Summit; presentation proposal deadline is Feb. 28
• Lecture: Public health perspective on coronavirus this week
• Fundraising workshop for student organizations next week

Personnel changes

• New budget fiscal officer for the College of Arts and Sciences announced

Kudos, publications and presentations

• College of Education names new ambassadors
• Hasler honored with Mabes Award by professional lighting society

Newsletters, magazines and blogs

• February 2020 Lifelines — College of Veterinary Medicine newsletter

University life

• K-State Alumni Association is No. 1 in Big 12 for membership yet again