Wednesday, August 5, 2020
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COVID-19 university updates
Come back, 'Cats: Fall 2020 guide for students
As students prepare to return to classes, K-State has a one-stop shop to help students find all the answers to key questions about the fall 2020 semester.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Division of Communications and Marketing | August 5, 2020
Check updates to fall 2020 class schedules
On Monday, Aug. 3, all students should have received information from the Office of the Registrar about fall 2020 course schedule adjustments. Find more information on the Office of the Registrar website.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Division of Communications and Marketing | August 5, 2020
From the administration
Fall term syllabi statements
As we begin preparations for the start of the 2020-2021 academic year, please be sure to review the information about course syllabi, including the new mandatory statement regarding the wearing of face coverings.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Brian Niehoff | August 5, 2020
Events
Reminder: Vice provost for graduate education and dean of Graduate School candidate open forum today
Vice provost for graduate education and dean of Graduate School candidate Rose Marie Ward, professor and interim associate provost and dean of the Graduate School at Miami University, will virtually present an open forum from 1-2 p.m. today.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Office of the Provost | August 5, 2020
Save the date: 2020 New Student Convocation
The 2020 New Student Convocation will take place at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16, via YouTube. All are invited to attend to give the warmest welcome to K-State's newest students.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Mariya Vaughan | August 5, 2020
Personnel changes
Counseling Services personnel update
Counseling Services has appointed a new director and interim lead clinician.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Shawn Funk | August 5, 2020
Kudos, publications and presentations
Advisor Forum presents August Charlie Award
The K-State Advisor Forum announces Courtney Hoffman, online program advisor for K-State Polytechnic, as the recipient of the August Charlie Award.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Beth Stuewe | August 5, 2020
Technology
Reminder: HRIS and KSIS maintenance scheduled for Aug. 9
HRIS, KSIS and DARS will be unavailable from midnight to 4 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 9. Maintenance will be performed on the Oracle PeopleSoft systems, including operating system patching.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Information Technology Services | August 5, 2020
Aug. 14: Advanced NVivo 12 Plus
Advanced NVivo 12 Plus/NVivo is a follow-up presentation from the Introduction to NVivo 12 Plus/NVivo offered earlier this term. This training will take place from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, via Zoom.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Shalin Hai-Jew | August 5, 2020
University life
K-State Alumni Center reopens to the public
The K-State Alumni Center, at the corner of Anderson Avenue and Denison Avenue, has reopened to the public.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Tim Schrag | August 5, 2020