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K-State Today

Friday, November 8, 2024

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

Updates from leadership

Research Weekly
Read more about the upcoming Fulbright Scholars information session, UIDPVirtual 2024 and additional resources for researchers at K-State.

KSUnite

KSUnite: Building on Our Strengths
KSUnite
KSUnite invites the K-State community to come together on Nov. 13 to celebrate the university’s commitment to inclusivity and reinforce the importance of connection, support and creating a thriving environment for all Wildcats.

News and research

Employees may notice an increase or decrease on Nov. 8 paycheck
Employees may notice an increase or decrease on the paycheck they will receive on Friday, Nov. 8, as a result of tax rate changes enacted by the State of Kansas.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Payroll | November 8, 2024
Festive McCain Holiday Gala and Auction Dec. 14
McCain Auditorium is hosting its third annual Holiday Gala and Auction at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14. Tickets are on sale now.
Financial Services Review journal supported through K-State Libraries
K-State Libraries supports the diamond open-access journal Financial Services Review. Diamond open-access journals allow authors to publish open access with no article processing fees.

Training and professional development

Leadership series continues Dec. 2-3 with Working Across Factions: How to Lead Among Differences
Don't miss Working Across Factions: How to Lead Among Differences, the latest workshop in the Building Next-Gen Leadership series. The workshop will be offered in person on Dec. 2 on the Manhattan campus and virtually on Dec. 3.
Register for AI book club event on Teaching with AI
Please join English department faculty members Cydney Alexis and Theresa Merrick Cassidy for a virtual AI book club at 3:30 p.m. on November 14 about "Teaching with AI: A Practical Guide to a New Era of Human Learning."

Health and safety

Incorporating mindfulness into your day can improve your well-being
Mindful Moments
Do you need a mindful moment? Would you like to learn some mindfulness techniques? Join Lafene CAPS today at 1 p.m.

Kudos, publications and presentations

K-State University Honors Program welcomes inaugural cohort of Robert E. Campbell Scholars
K-State has selected the inaugural cohort of Robert E. Campbell Scholars, a group of high-achieving and academically talented students in the University Honors Program who will receive renewable scholarships.
Alice Anderson recognized as Professional Staff of the Week
Alice Anderson, Professional Staff of the Week
Alice Anderson, instructional designer with K-State Libraries, was recognized as Professional Staff of the Week at the Nov. 7 women's home game.

University life

Alternative Break service opportunity for students Nov. 15-16
Students seeking an opportunity to serve within a nearby community and add to their applied learning experiences are encouraged to join the upcoming Service Team traveling to La Harpe, Kansas, for an Alternative Break. Apply by Nov. 11.
Call Hall Dairy Bar cheese box sale
There are two weeks left to order cheese boxes!
Applied Learning Experiences: Survey, Pancakes, and More!
Flapjack Friday Flyer with QR code to survey
All K-State students are encouraged to complete a one-minute survey regarding their applied learning experiences. In appreciation, the Applied Learning Experiences team will be serving free pancakes on Friday, Nov. 15 to the K-State community.

Volunteer opportunities

NRES students seek participants for campus green space survey
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A multidisciplinary research team of undergraduate students in the NRES secondary major is seeking survey participants as part of their semesterlong research project about campus green spaces.