Tuesday, October 15, 2019
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From the administration
Student Success Collaborative progress update
The SSC Redeployment Team shares updates on the Student Success Collaborative, known as SSC, platform at K-State.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Mary Tolar | October 15, 2019
News and research
Reminder: K-State Alerts test today
The university will test the K-State Alerts system at 1:20 p.m. today. After the test, K-Staters will receive a survey to help improve the system.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Communications and Marketing | October 15, 2019
Shared governance
Update from University Support Staff Senate and Faculty Senate Professional Staff Affairs Committee
University Support Staff Senate and Faculty Senate Professional Staff Affairs Committee update the campus community on staff survey.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Kelly Briggs | October 15, 2019
Events
You're invited to celebrate the naming of the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering
The campus community is invited to celebrate the first named academic college at Kansas State University, the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering, at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18, in the Rathbone Hall atrium in the Engineering Complex.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Marisa Larson | October 15, 2019
Reminder: 'Growing our Mindset: Why Diversity Matters in Agriculture' forum today
The College of Agriculture's student leadership will present "Growing our Mindset: Why Diversity Matters in Agriculture," from 4:30-6 p.m. today in Town Hall of the Leadership Studies Building.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Zelia Wiley | October 15, 2019
December graduates invited to attend Grad Expo at Alumni Center
December graduates are invited to attend the Fall Grad Expo at the K-State Alumni Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 15.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Tim Schrag | October 15, 2019
Reminder: Mediasite webinar on channels and shared folders Oct. 21
A 30-minute Mediasite webinar on channels and shared folders will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 21. During the webinar, faculty will learn the difference between Mediasite channels and shared folders.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Information Technology Services | October 15, 2019
Celebrate World Food Day with Cats' Cupboard
All week long, Cats' Cupboard is hosting an open house during regular business hours. Then, 2-4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16, we'll celebrate World Food Day and our second anniversary with free treats from the K-State Bakery Science Club and Arrow Coffee.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Sarah McGreer Hoyt | October 15, 2019
USDA to host career expo at Olathe campus; same day as One Health Day
On Nov. 6, the USDA is hosting a career expo at K-State's Olathe campus to find employees for two of its federal agencies. It is the same day as Kansas City One Health Day.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Greg Tammen | October 15, 2019
Katsura Asano presents 'Control of non-AUG translation by eIF5-mimic protein'
Katsura Asano, professor of biology, will present the Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics Seminar, "Control of non-AUG translation by eIF5-mimic protein" at 4 p.m. Oct. 16 in 120 Ackert Hall.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics | October 15, 2019
Bring a brownbag for Thomas Hertel's presentation 'Global-to-Local-to-Global Analysis of Agricultural Sustainability'
The Global Food Systems Initiative invites all students, faculty and staff to a brownbag lunch presentation by Thomas Hertel, distinguished professor of agricultural economics at Purdue University, at noon Friday, Oct. 18, in 137 Waters Hall.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Erin Pennington | October 15, 2019
Attend 'Transitioning from RefWorks' workshop on Oct. 21
The K-State Libraries' subscription to RefWorks will end on Dec. 31. Users who have not transferred their citations to a new citation manager are encouraged to attend our workshop "Transitioning from RefWorks" at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 21.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Darchelle Martin | October 15, 2019
'The Role of Beef in a Sustainable Food System' presentation Oct. 16
Global Food Systems will host a presentation, "Role of Beef in a Sustainable Food System," from 4-5 p.m. Oct. 16 in Town Hall at the Leadership Studies Building.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Erin Pennington | October 15, 2019
Last day to register to vote today
Today is the last day to register to vote in Kansas. Visit ksvotes.org to get registered. Wildcats Vote and the Student Governing Association will host a voter registration drive at five locations on the K-State campus today.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Hayley Spellman | October 15, 2019
Submissions for Kansas Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol
The Office of Undergraduate Research & Creative Inquiry is seeking submissions from undergraduates for Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol on March 5, 2020.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Inquiry | October 15, 2019
Pop the Stigma on Domestic Violence
Join Wildcats Against Sexual Violence and Alpha Chi Omega from noon to 2 p.m. Oct. 17 on Bosco Student Plaza for free popcorn, soda and lollipops. Play balloon darts to reveal statistics on domestic violence and talk healthy relationships with us.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Paige Eichkorn | October 15, 2019
Functional Fitness and Mobility class
K-State LIFE Program offers Functional Fitness and Mobility, a low-intensity training class for older adults in the Manhattan community who are looking to learn and master techniques in strength, balance coordination and mobility.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Travis Haug | October 15, 2019
Kudos, publications and presentations
Porath makes two presentations at international conference
Suzanne Porath, College of Education assistant professor of curriculum and instruction, made two presentations last week at the International Society for the Scholarship of Teaching Learning conference in Atlanta, Georgia.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Patrice Scott | October 15, 2019
Sherow promotes book at Oklahoma Book Festival
James Sherow, university distinguished professor of history, promoted his book, "The Chisholm Trail: Joseph McCoy’s Great Gamble" at the Oklahoma Book Festival in late September.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Melissa Janulis | October 15, 2019
Human resources, benefits and training
The Strategic Leader offered Oct. 29
In this session, participants will gain a deeper understanding of their own leadership styles and have an introduction to the leadership styles of others through completing the StrengthsQuest Assessment.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Human Capital Services - Learning and Development | October 15, 2019