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K-State Today

Monday, December 2, 2024

K-State Today is a daily email providing faculty and staff a single source of timely K-State announcements.

Updates from leadership

Nicholson tapped to serve as inaugural executive director for faculty and staff well-being
Windy Nicholson has transitioned to a new role with Human Resources as the executive director for faculty and staff well-being, effective today, Dec. 2.
Save the date: Open forums with assistant vice provost for academic affairs candidates
The search committee has scheduled open forum dates with candidates who will interview for the assistant vice provost for academic affairs position.

News and research

For third year in a row, Prasad named one of world's most Highly Cited Researchers
Vara Prasad, university distinguished professor and R.O. Kruse Professor of Agriculture, is again a top 1% cited researcher in the world.
There's a new heart risk calculator coming, and K-State physiologists validated it
Britton Scheuermann, doctoral candidate in kinesiology, was lead author on a paper validating the American Heart Association's new PREVENT equations to calculate patients' cardiovascular disease risk.
K-State Salina's virtual reality education is like 'learning the spells' at Hogwarts
Virtual reality is the future, and K-State Salina is embracing the technology both as a way to teach and in training students for next-generation careers.
K-State engineer developing novel electrical method to create controllable droplets
Shih-Kang "Scott" Fan, professor of mechanical engineering, is developing a new method for creating large quantities of liquid droplets with uniform and adjustable volumes through a novel electrical technique.
K-State Salina creates courses in technical writing to advance the skills of writers
Professional education and outreach at K-State Salina is offering technical writing courses that will equip learners with comprehensive skills to convey complex information clearly and concisely.

Training and professional development

Advisor training on KSIS delivered
During winter break, the KSU Advisor Center will be taken out of production and advisors will transition to the KSIS delivered advising package. Several training opportunities are available and will take place Dec. 3-6 via Zoom.

Kudos, publications and presentations

Hospitality management students earn industry certification
Fourteen hospitality management students from both the Manhattan and Olathe campuses have successfully received their Certification in Hotel Industry Analytics as part of their revenue management course curriculum.
Recipients of 2024 Phi Kappa Phi Love of Learning Award named
The Phi Kappa Phi honor society is recognizing the outstanding Kansas State University individuals who received a 2024 Love of Learning Award.

University life

Practical steps for students to take care of finals and themselves
The end is in sight, but it’s important for students to stay on top of things—including their health and well-being. Plus, students should make plans to complete FAFSA by the priority application deadline.
Hassle-free bowl travel available through K-State Alumni Association
The K-State Alumni Association will offer bowl travel packages no matter the destination.