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K-State Today

Friday, October 4, 2024

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

From the administration

Research Weekly
Read more about the K-State CoSearch workshop, the Biosafety and Biosecurity Summit, and additional resources for researchers at K-State.

News and research

Save the date: Campus Master Plan town halls
Your opportunity to provide feedback on concepts, ideas and plan elements during town halls on K-State’s three campuses will be the week of Oct. 21. This is your next chance to contribute to shaping the future of K-State’s campuses.
K-State recognizes outstanding graduate faculty members
K-State has recognized Sherry Haar and Bala Natarajan with the prestigious 2024-2025 Commerce Bank and W.T. Kemper Foundation Distinguished Graduate Faculty Award.
Understanding free speech and expressive activity at K-State
As you engage in events and dialogues this semester, know the resources available to you, the support services that are here for you, and the policies and guidance that provide guardrails for safe and respectful discourse at K-State.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging | October 4, 2024
K-State engineers find both a cause and a solution for greenhouse gases from silage
K-State researchers have identified silage as a source of nitrous oxide emissions while simultaneously developing methods to reduce these greenhouse gases from agriculture.
'Menopause The Musical' sequel docks at K-State
Kansas State University's McCain Performance Series presents "Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through 'The Change'" at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30.
The Quantum and the Cosmos to be featured in Physics Neff Lecture
Cosmologist Edward "Rocky" Kolb will deliver the 2024 James R. Neff Lecture in Physics, "The Quantum and the Cosmos," at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, in 103 Cardwell Hall. The lecture will be at a non-technical level, and all are invited to attend.

Training and professional development

Kansas Water Institute to host collaborative research proposal workshop for faculty
Faculty are invited to attend a workshop geared toward jump-starting interdisciplinary research proposals. Researchers will leave the event with a fully written proposal, and some teams will receive support to get their projects off the ground right away.
Renowned data scientist David Bader to present Sigma Xi Distinguished Lectureship
The Kansas State University chapter of Sigma Xi will present a distinguished lecture by David Bader, a renowned data scientist, on “Solving Global Grand Challenges with High Performance Data Analytics" Tuesday, Oct. 8.
Plan to attend the Biosafety and Biosecurity Summit Oct. 10-11
The K-State community is invited to the hybrid Biosafety and Biosecurity Summit on Oct. 10-11. The summit will bring together faculty, staff, students, researchers, subject matter experts and industry leaders.

Health and safety

Prioritize your health with Wildcat Pause Week Oct. 7-11
Wildcat Pause Week
Discover ways to achieve holistic well-being through activities during Wildcat Pause Week, Oct. 7-11.

Kudos, publications and presentations

Lane recognized with award from Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors
Thomas Lane, vice president of academic success and student affairs and dean of students at Kansas State University, has been selected as the recipient of the prestigious Dr. Kent L. Gardner Award by the Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors.
Marcellus Caldas named to scientific steering committee of Global Land Programme
Marcellus Caldas, professor of geography and geospatial sciences, was selected to serve on the steering committee of the international Global Land Programme, one of the most prestigious organizations working with global land systems.
Gaulke presents on economic impacts of Type 1 Diabetes
Associate Professor Amanda Gaulke presented "A Childhood Type 1 Diabetes Diagnosis Impacts the Entire Family" at the Danish Diabetes and Endocrine Academy Postdoc Summit. Gaulke served as an expert on the economic impacts of Type 1 Diabetes.

Technology

How to identify CEO fraud
CEO fraud is when cybercriminals attempt to impersonate senior executives to deceive employees into transferring funds or sensitive information.

Newsletters, magazines and blogs

Beach Museum of Art October 2024 e-newsletter
See what's happening at your art museum this month, including exhibitions, educational programs, fun activities for families and educators, a calendar of events and more! Admission to the museum is always free.

Volunteer opportunities

Explore options available with Peace Corps
Learn more about the Peace Corps on Oct. 8 and Oct. 10 when senior recruiter Sakeena Ali is at K-State to connect with students, faculty, staff and returning Peace Corps volunteers.