Friday, November 15, 2019
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From the provost
An enrollment management update
Provost and Executive Vice President Charles Taber shares an enrollment management update and highlights of the progress this fall from the Office of Enrollment Management.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Charles Taber | November 15, 2019
News and research
Partnership with Hill's Pet Nutrition adds dimensions to K-State veterinary college
Healthy pets and nutrition education are key components of a partnership announced a year ago between the College of Veterinary Medicine at Kansas State University and Hill's Pet Nutrition.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Joe Montgomery | November 15, 2019
Events
Tickets now on sale: Friends of McCain Holiday Home Tour Dec. 8
Tickets are now on sale for the Friends of McCain Auditorium McCain Holiday Home Tour. The popular biennial fundraiser for Kansas State University's McCain Auditorium will be 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Communications and Marketing | November 15, 2019
Half-day workshop teaches effective selling techniques for technical professionals
"Sales for Technical Professionals" is a workshop designed to enhance the skills of technical salespeople so they can be more successful and add more value to their relationships with the customers they serve.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Greg Tammen | November 15, 2019
Scientist to present physics colloquium on Nov. 18
Research physicist Yong-Le Pan will present a colloquium highlighting real-time detection and characterization of biological and chemical aerosol particles at a trace level in the atmosphere at 4:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18, in 102 Cardwell Hall.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Kim Coy | November 15, 2019
Retirement reception for Coleen Esping
Housing and Dining Services invites the campus community to celebrate Coleen Esping, accountant III, at a retirement reception from 3-5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, at 2008 Tunstall Circle, Jardine Tower third floor.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Janell McCormack | November 15, 2019
Gender Collective hosts Transgender Day of Resistance
K-State's Gender Collective will host speaker Nyla Foster at noon Wednesday, Nov. 20, in the Union courtyard in recognition of Transgender Day of Resistance. An art exhibit will also be displayed at the Chapman Art Gallery during the week.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Adam Carr | November 15, 2019
Fraternities and sororities at K-State open for holiday house tours
For the first time, 21 fraternities and 13 sororities at Kansas State University will open their houses to the public for a holiday home tour on Sunday, Dec. 8. Proceeds raised will support the K-State Proud campaign.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Communications and Marketing | November 15, 2019
Division of Biology to host Erika Lutter from the Oklahoma Center for Respiratory and Infectious Diseases
Erika Lutter, Oklahoma State University, will present her research, "Chlamydia trachomatis host cell exit and kinase manipulation," at 3:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18, in 221 Ackert Hall.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Division of Biology | November 15, 2019
Personal hygiene donation box for survivors of human trafficking
K-State social work students have set up a personal hygiene donation box for Homestead Ministries Inc., a safe haven for survivors of human trafficking. The box will be available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday between Nov. 15 and Nov. 22.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Bethany Allen | November 15, 2019
History Graduate Student Organization book sale
The History Graduate Student Organization will have a book sale to garner funds for its upcoming conference in April. A table will be set up from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, and Wednesday, Nov. 20, in the K-State Student Union.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Hannah Palsa | November 15, 2019
Wildcat 91.9 hosts live music, Keep it Easy Concert Series
Wildcat 91.9, the student-run radio station at K-State, will partner with Public Hall for the Keep It Easy Concert Series. The live music will feature local artists True Lions and Oxford Remedy.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Zach St. Clair | November 15, 2019
Kudos, publications and presentations
Zelia Wiley receives administrator role model award
Zelia Wiley, assistant dean and director of diversity programs in the College of Agriculture, was named a recipient of the 2019 Administrator Award from Minority Access Incorporated at its National Role Models Conference.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Communications and Marketing | November 15, 2019
History professor Jim Sherow wins multiple awards for latest book
Jim Sherow, university distinguished professor in the College of Arts and Sciences' history department, has been honored with multiple awards for his latest book on the famous Chisholm Trail.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Malorie Sougey | November 15, 2019
Student from College of Veterinary Medicine receives prestigious equine scholarship
Haydan Vosburgh, fourth-year student in the College of Veterinary Medicine, is one of five recipients of a $5,000 equine medicine scholarship from Merck Animal Health.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Piper Brandt | November 15, 2019
Campus construction and maintenance
Traffic delays possible for Saturday's football game
Road work on Kimball Avenue is expected to cause delays for traffic turning west from U.S. Highway 24/Tuttle Creek Boulevard. Consider using alternate routes.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Communications and Marketing | November 15, 2019
University life
Have a Byte video content now available
If you were interested in the content presented at September’s Have a Byte event but were unable to attend, you can now view the archived presentations on the Global Campus website.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Grant Guggisberg | November 15, 2019
May, August 2020 intersession course proposals due Dec. 6
Global Campus is accepting course proposals for May and August 2020 intersessions. Intersession provides on-campus, off-campus and online course options between semesters to help students get ahead or graduate on time.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Grant Guggisberg | November 15, 2019