Wednesday, October 20, 2021
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COVID-19 university updates
Updates on COVID-19 in K-State communities
Kansas State University continues to track and evaluate COVID-19 data in our community. Every week, the university updates the online dashboard that tracks COVID-19 data in university-connected communities.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Division of Communications and Marketing | October 20, 2021
Reminder: Faculty, staff can win prizes by getting COVID-19 vaccine
Kansas State University faculty and staff can win prizes by filling out a survey after getting the COVID-19 vaccination. The winners from the sixth week of the COVID-19 vaccination incentive program have been selected.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Division of Communications and Marketing | October 20, 2021
From the administration
K-Staters encouraged to complete Sexual Assault Climate Survey
All students, faculty and staff will soon receive an email with a link to the Sexual Assault Climate Survey.
Read full announcement | | October 20, 2021
News and research
Senior administrators to retire in 2022
Linda Cook, chief of staff and director of community relations, will retire on Jan. 31 after four years of service. Jeff Morris, vice president for communications and marketing, plans to retire on March 19 following 12 years of service.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Division of Communications and Marketing | October 20, 2021
State partners with K-State engineering through University Engineering Initiative Act renewal
The renewal of the state's University Engineering Initiative Act continues the work by K-State's Carl R. Ice College of Engineering to fuel economic growth and business success in Kansas.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Grant Guggisberg | October 20, 2021
May, August 2022 intersession course proposals due Nov. 19
Kansas State University Global Campus is accepting course proposals for May and August 2022 intersessions. Course proposals are due Nov. 19.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Ashley Nietfeld | October 20, 2021
K-State Libraries ramp up digitization efforts with the Butler Digitization Lab
After a vigorous planning process in 2020 and the arrival of special equipment to the newly renovated Hale Library, the Richard L. D. and Marjorie J. Morse Department of Special Collocations has started scanning materials in the Butler Digitization Lab.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Cailin Riley | October 20, 2021
Events
Join K-State Alumni Association to celebrate Jerry and Nancy Jaax, Alumni Excellence Award recipients
Tickets can be purchased online for $75 at k-state.com/AlumniExcellenceDinner2021.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Tim Schrag | October 20, 2021
'Becoming Trauma Responsive' a College of Education documentary
The College of Education announces its newest documentary, "Becoming Trauma Responsive." This documentary is about the effects of trauma on young children's learning. It will show at 1:10 p.m. Oct. 28 in Forum Hall.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Sarah Harper | October 20, 2021
Ebony Theatre presents 2021 Yale Drama Award winner at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 22 for free
K-State's Ebony Theatre opens with a staged reading of "Apologies to Lorraine Hansberry (You Too, August Wilson)," the 2021 Yale Drama Series Prize winner.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Jerry Jay Cranford | October 20, 2021
Beach Film Club: Virtual discussion today on 'Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror'
Celebrate Halloween with F.W. Murnau's extraordinary depiction of vampirism and madness in the silent film "Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror." Watch the movie in advance, then join the virtual discussion to share your thoughts on the German classic.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Jennifer Harlan | October 20, 2021
Roberts to present 'Academic Integrity – The Bigger Picture' TLC Professional Development event today
As part of the Teaching and Learning Center's Professional Development series, Camilla Roberts, director of the Honor and Integrity System, will present "Academic Integrity – The Bigger Picture" from noon to 1 p.m. today via Zoom.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Teaching and Learning Center | October 20, 2021
K-State Alumni Association to host homecoming pregame in Cat Town
The pregame celebration will begin at 12:30 p.m. in Cat Town, on the south side of the west parking lot at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. Tickets are on sale now.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Tim Schrag | October 20, 2021
Kudos, publications and presentations
Colby Moorberg receives alumni award from NC State University
Colby Moorberg, associate professor of agronomy, was chosen as the 2021 North Carolina State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Outstanding Young Alumni.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Kathy Gehl | October 20, 2021
Horticulture classes spread smiles and stress relief, two flower stems at a time
Students in some horticulture classes are participating in a national endeavor, Petal It Forward, an initiative by the Society of American Florists to bring more visibility to the power of flowers and plants.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Chad Miller | October 20, 2021
Technology
Increased phishing scams target K-State email accounts
Each semester, K-State email accounts are targeted by a significant number of phishing scams. These emails try to trick account holders into providing eID passwords that allow the scammers to access all user services. See some recent examples.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Division of Information Technology | October 20, 2021
Oct. 21: Microsoft Outlook and Outlook Mobile training
Microsoft Outlook and Outlook Mobile L100 training is scheduled for 2-3:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 21. The session will be presented in Microsoft Teams. Registration is required.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Division of Information Technology | October 20, 2021
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
Fall issue of One Health Newsletter is now online
The fall issue of the One Health Newsletter, hosted by Kansas State University, is now online. The theme of this issue is "One Health in Action."
Read full announcement | Submitted by Joe Montgomery | October 20, 2021
University life
Internship and Advising Survey available for eligible undergraduate students
The Internship and Advising Survey is available starting today for eligible undergraduate students.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Student Success | October 20, 2021