Friday, November 8, 2024
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Updates from leadership
Research Weekly
Read more about the upcoming Fulbright Scholars information session, UIDPVirtual 2024 and additional resources for researchers at K-State.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Kate Kennedy | November 8, 2024
KSUnite
KSUnite: Building on Our Strengths
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.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Dr. Rana Johnson | November 8, 2024
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 | | 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.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Division of Communications and Marketing | November 8, 2024
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.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Ashley Nietfeld | November 8, 2024
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.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Human Resources | November 8, 2024
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."
Read full announcement | Submitted by Theresa Merrick | November 8, 2024
Health and safety
Incorporating mindfulness into your day can improve your well-being
Do you need a mindful moment? Would you like to learn some mindfulness techniques? Join Lafene CAPS today at 1 p.m.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Shawn Funk | November 8, 2024
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.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Sara Luly | November 8, 2024
Alice Anderson recognized as 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.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Susanne Renberg | November 8, 2024
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.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Kim Ralston | November 8, 2024
Call Hall Dairy Bar cheese box sale
There are two weeks left to order cheese boxes!
Read full announcement | Submitted by Anthony Fink | November 8, 2024
Applied Learning Experiences: Survey, Pancakes, and More!
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.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Applied Learning Experiences | November 8, 2024
Volunteer opportunities
NRES students seek participants for campus green space survey
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.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Shawn Hutchinson | November 8, 2024