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News and research
Reminder: Sign out of KSIS by 5 p.m. today
K-State's Student Information System will be unavailable 5 p.m. Friday, July 21, through Sunday, July 23, while Information Technology Services upgrades the system to a new release. KSIS will resume full operations on Monday, July 24.
Read full announcement | From Information Technology Services | July 21, 2017
Events
Changing workforce, effective leadership focus of upcoming professional development conference
Leading Through Change is a professional development event that focuses on effective leadership in a changing, multigenerational workplace. The conference is Oct. 19-20 at K-State Olathe.
Read full announcement | From Greg Tammen | July 21, 2017
K-State Alumni Association prepares for free Total Solar Eclipse event in St. Joseph, Missouri
On Aug. 21, the K-State Alumni Association will host a free family-friendly solar eclipse watch party in St. Joseph, Missouri, at East Hills Mall parking lot, 3702 Frederick Ave.
Read full announcement | From Tim Schrag | July 21, 2017
Kudos, publications and presentations
Kohls discusses using Instagram language to connect with students in online article
Finding meaningful ways to engage students with topics that seem foreign to them or for postgraduation can be difficult. Read about Andrew Kohls, assistant director of the Career Center, and his use of Instagram language to find common ground.
Read full announcement | From Ashley Bailey | July 21, 2017