Thursday, April 18, 2019
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From the administration
Research Weekly
Find the most recent funding opportunities and events for researchers in the April 17 edition of Research Weekly.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Dene Dryden | April 18, 2019
From the Kansas Board of Regents
Kansas Board of Regents meeting university updates
The Kansas Board of Regents meeting on April 17 included some items related to Kansas State University.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Communications and Marketing | April 18, 2019
News and research
Two K-Staters receive prestigious NSF CAREER awards
Ryan Rafferty, assistant professor of chemistry, and Yi Zheng, assistant professor of grain science and industry, receive prestigious NSF CAREER awards.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Beth Montelone | April 18, 2019
Using girdled trap trees for detection of emerald ash borer on K-State campus
Walking across campus you may notice something peculiar with a couple of trees. Specifically, two trees; one on the east side of Kedzie Hall and the other on the northeast side of Shellenberger Hall.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Cathie Lavis | April 18, 2019
Reminder: Kirmser Undergraduate Research Award applications due April 26
Undergraduate students are encouraged to apply by April 26 for the sixth annual Kirmser Undergraduate Research Award. The award recognizes excellent research, especially projects that incorporate library resources, with monetary prizes of up to $1,000.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Sarah McGreer Hoyt | April 18, 2019
K-State Athletics to participate in NCAA Sexual Assault/Violence Prevention Social Media Campaign
K-State Athletics is joining the NCAA's Student-Athlete Enhancement Committee and the Division I, II and III Student-Athlete Advisory Committees to participate in the Days of Action: Sexual Assault/Violence Prevention Social Media Campaign April 17-18.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Arin Dunn | April 18, 2019
Events
Save the date: College of Veterinary Medicine dean candidate open forums
The search committee announces open forum dates with candidates who will interview for dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Office of the Provost | April 18, 2019
K-State Police, Air Force ROTC to conduct on-campus active shooter training today
K-State Police and Air Force ROTC Detachment 270 will team up to conduct a large-scale active shooter training from 4-6 p.m. today in Gen. Richard B. Myers Hall.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Communications and Marketing | April 18, 2019
Event postponed: 'The History and Art of Tea by Tea Master Shozo Sato'
"The History and Art of Tea by Tea Master Shozo Sato" event postponed, to be offered in fall 2019.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Beach Museum of Art | April 18, 2019
ATID Showcase event April 25
The Showcase of Excellence gallery exhibit and runway show will take place April 25 at the K-State Alumni Center. Current and prospective students' work is displayed in a fun and creative way. Buy your tickets today.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Caroline Lassman | April 18, 2019
Earth Day speaker Mikel Stout to discuss environmental law
Join the pre-law program on Earth Day to welcome renowned Wichita litigator Mikel Stout as he shares about his career and experience with environmental law. The event will take place at 4 p.m. Monday, April 22, in 207 K-State Student Union.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Marley Barnett | April 18, 2019
Final CRM open session April 25 on managing and improving student-university relationships
The last open session for anyone who would like to share their CRM feedback is 1:30-3 p.m. Thursday, April 25, in 207 K-State Student Union. If you are unable to attend in person, join the meeting via Zoom: ksu.zoom.us/s/946254621.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Information Technology Services | April 18, 2019
College of Arts and Sciences to host Thirsty Thursday April 25
If you have a thirst for knowledge about what's happening around the College of Arts and Sciences, this is an event for you.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Malorie Wagner | April 18, 2019
USDA scientist to demo soil app at brownbag seminar
Jeff Herrick, soil scientist for the USDA Agricultural Research Service, will talk about the LandPKS soil app a USDA Brownbag Seminar at 2 p.m. today in 137 Waters Hall.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Andra Williams | April 18, 2019
Reminder: Chet Peters Lecture tomorrow
The 2019 Chester E. Peters Lecture Series presents Chris Linder as this year's featured speaker. Linder will discuss "Historical and Power-Conscious Approaches for Addressing Campus Sexual Violence" at 10 a.m. April 19 in Forum Hall at the Union.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Abbey Gilliland-King | April 18, 2019
University Printing offers tips at Printing 102 session
University Printing will host "Printing 102: The Next Step" from 9-10:30 a.m. Friday, April 26, in the Big 12 Room of the K-State Student Union.
Read full announcement | Submitted by University Printing | April 18, 2019
Kirkpatrick to present Commerce Bank Distinguished Graduate Faculty lecture April 23
The Graduate School has recognized Kimberly Kirkpatrick as a 2018-2019 Commerce Bank and W.T. Kemper Foundation Distinguished Graduate Faculty Award recipient. All are invited to attend a public presentation of Kirkpatrick's work.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Megan Miller | April 18, 2019
Kudos, publications and presentations
Alpha Tau Omega awards top Mortar Board scholarship to Ashlyn Fisher
Ashlyn N. Fisher, a graduating senior in life sciences and pre-medicine, St. John, is the 11th recipient of the Michael E. Brown Alpha Tau Omega Mortar Board Leadership Scholarship.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Communications and Marketing | April 18, 2019
Hallmark Case Competition awards $1,650 in prizes to College of Business students
The marketing department recently partnered with Hallmark to offer a new marketing case competition, with $1,650 in prizes for the winning teams.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Brent Fritzemeier | April 18, 2019
K-State Alumni Association honors eight students for excellence
Eight graduating Kansas State University students will be recognized by the K-State Alumni Association for outstanding achievements throughout their college careers during an awards luncheon on April 24 at the K-State Alumni Center.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Tim Schrag | April 18, 2019
Two honored with honorary membership in Alpha Omega Epsilon
Bette Grauer, assistant dean for retention, diversity and inclusion, and Jennifer Thornburg, retention coordinator, both from the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering, were awarded honorary membership in Alpha Omega Epsilon.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Mary Rankin | April 18, 2019
Undergraduate journal publishes second edition
The second edition of Live Ideas: Undergraduate Primary Texts Journal was published on Monday, April 15.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Jakob Hanschu | April 18, 2019
Silver Key hosts service event with Boys and Girls Club
Silver Key Sophomore Honorary is collaborating with Kansas State University Baseball to bring members of the Manhattan Boys and Girls Club to today's baseball game.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Abby Cheesebrough | April 18, 2019
Newsletters and magazines
April 2019 Lifelines — College of Veterinary Medicine newsletter
The April issue of Lifelines, the official newsletter of the College of Veterinary Medicine, is now online. Top stories include the Zoetis Research Award, a USDA-NIFA Grant, Alumni Fellow seminar and more.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Joe Montgomery | April 18, 2019