K-Statement
McCain performanceHome team goes to bat for NBAF
State leaders from both sides of the aisle joined Kansas' congressional delegation in February to support the state's bid for the National Bio and Agro-defense Facility. Read more
Beef cattle and E. coli
Despite millions of dollars spent on food safety research over the last 10 years, ground beef recalls due to E. coli O157:H7 were higher in 2007 than in 2006. Dan Thomson, an associate professor of clinical sciences, is working to change that. Read more
UP CLOSE
No stranger to heavy lifting
When Thomas A. Wright was told he was "pretty strong for an old guy," he saw it as a backhanded compliment. And a challenge. "I want to see just how strong of an old guy I really am," Wright said. Read more
PLAUDITS
WENDY BLANK EARNS ANTI-VIOLENCE AWARD
Wendy Blank, pictured at left, has received the Ally of the Year Award from the Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence. The award is given in recognition of Kansans who work to address sexual violence and domestic violence on their own time.
Blank is the Women's Clinic Director at Lafene Health Center.
"Addressing the needs of victims of sexual and domestic violence takes all of us, including members of the medical community throughout our state," said Judy Davis, executive director of the Crisis Center Inc., who nominated Blank.
The Crisis Center is one of the coalition's 30 member programs across Kansas. Davis described Blank as a "tenacious and effective ally for women" in Manhattan whose determination and leadership were essential to the city's developing a sexual assault nurse examiner/sexual assault response team program.
Blank also has contributed to the Crisis Center's volunteer training and provided leadership in the community's efforts to address and end sexual and domestic violence against women, Davis said.
IT PROFESSIONALS RECOGNIZE COLLEAGUES' WORK
The behind-the-scenes work of K-State's many information technology employees recently enjoyed the spotlight during the Information Technology Awards and Recognition Reception.
The event was dedicated to Brad Harwell, senior application services administrator in the office of mediated education, who died recently after battling a genetic liver disorder.
This years winners:
IT Innovator: Chris Casey, computing and telecommunications services. Spirit of IT: Laurie Amrine, information systems office. Customer service: Ben Ward, office of mediated education. IT Gold: John Letourneau, information systems office.
Meritorious achievement: Eddie Gadson, computing and telecommunications services; Beth Alloway, Josh McCune and Cathy Rodriguez, all of the information technology assistance center; Dylan Zehr, office of mediated education; K-State TV, a project of the educational communications center (Susan Jagerson, Jim Mock, Robert Nelson, Traci Taylor, Tyler Traxson and Doug VonFeldt); Gamage Dissanayake, Karen Lynn and Gary Kepka, all of K-State Research and Extension.
Team Gold went to the Person Database 1.0 project: Project manager: Loren Wilson, office of mediated education. Team members: Vance Baker and John Letourneau, information systems office; and Matthew Baxa, Rob Caffey, Angela Chauncey, Mark Grinter, Teresa Hammett, Brad Harwell, Dusty Herrman, Priyatham Porika, Bryan Rall, Daniel Rucker, Jeremiah Shirk, Sunil Varghese, Lloyd Walker and Dylan Zehr, all of the office of mediated education.
Don Hogg IT Lifetime Achievement Award: Fred Damkroger, former director of computing and telecommunications services.
POINTS OF PRIDEUFM marks 40 years of community links UFM Community Learning Center will celebrate its 40th anniversary during 2008. UFM, originally known as University for Man, was created in 1967 by a group of faculty and students who wanted to build a bridge between the campus and Manhattan. The first class brochure was published in January 1968: Seven classes, with 150 people participating. Last year, UFM coordinated 1,097 classes along with several community service programs, and 16,739 people participated. UFM has served as an incubator for many local programs through the years. UFM was involved in helping establish at least 19 community programs and services. The most notable programs that continue to operate include People's Grocery, downtown farmers market, Manhattan Community Gardens and the Crisis Center Inc. |
OH, BY THE WAY
KRISTINE YOUNG GAINS INTERIM POST
Kristine A.Young has been appointed interim associate provost for international programs effective immediately.
The provost's office will begin a national search to fill the regular appointment. "In the meantime, I know you will join me in congratulating Dr. Young on her interim appointment," said Duane Nellis, provost and senior vice president.
AFGHAN SOLDIERS MAKE K-STATE VISIT
Lori Goetsch, dean of libraries, and Lt. Col. Michael Landers, commander of the Directorate of Cultural Influence and Counterinsurgency at Fort Riley, met with members of the Afghan National Army Feb. 28 in Hale Library. The Afghan partnership reception was a part of cultural training to enable the soldiers to work more effectively with their American counterparts in Afghanistan.
The informal event also helped library faculty add to their skills in working with the increasingly international population on campus.
OPPORTUNITIES CLASSIFIED • A recording of classified job opportunities is available 24 hours a day on the Employment Information Line, 785-532-6271. • A list of employment opportunities is posted at www.k-state.edu/hr/ • For additional information, call 785-532-6277 or come to the Division of Human Resources in 103 Edwards Hall. Applications are accepted 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. weekdays. UNCLASSIFIED • A complete listing of vacancies can be seen at www.k-state.edu/affact/ • For additional information, call the office of affirmative action at 785-532-6220 or come by 214 Anderson Hall. |