Friday, February 15, 2019
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From the administration
National search for dean of College of Agriculture and director of K-State Research and Extension
The Office of the Provost announces a national search for the next dean of the College of Agriculture and director of K-State Research and Extension at Kansas State University.
Read full announcement | From Office of the Provost | February 15, 2019
Reminder: Legislative Review Session today at noon
The Office of Government Relations will host a Legislative Review Session at noon today in the K-State Student Union's Cottonwood Room. Bring your lunch and hear about legislative issues affecting the university.
Read full announcement | From Sue Peterson | February 15, 2019
News and research
Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol features five students from Kansas State University
Five undergraduate researchers will represent Kansas State University at Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20, at the State Capitol in Topeka.
Read full announcement | From Communications and Marketing | February 15, 2019
Events
APDesign Ekdahl Lecture Series presents landscape architect David Rubin
The College of Architecture, Planning & Design will present "The City is a Landscape: Kindness and the Space Between Buildings" by landscape architect David Rubin at 4:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 18, in Regnier Forum at Regnier Hall.
Read full announcement | From Thom Jackson | February 15, 2019
The Library and Your Research: Getting a Head Start on Using the ETDR Writing Template offered Feb. 18
If you are preparing to graduate next semester or just want to get a head start, this workshop is for you. The emphasis will be on getting started using the ETDR Template. Join us from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 18, in 1053 College of Business Building.
Read full announcement | From Rebekah Branch | February 15, 2019
Fullagar to present Cassias Gallery talk
Professor Clive Fullagar will present a gallery talk at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20, in the College of Architecture, Planning & Design's Cassias Gallery to go with his exhibit titled "5 Spaces."
Read full announcement | From Thom Jackson | February 15, 2019
Upcoming career meet-up event: Hospitality industry
This free networking event is intended to bring employers and students together to facilitate connections in food and beverage management, meeting and event management, and lodging management.
Read full announcement | From Mary White | February 15, 2019
Personnel changes
Woods named program coordinator for urban food systems academic program
Heather Woods joins the horticulture and natural resources department as the program coordinator for the urban food systems program.
Read full announcement | From Greg Tammen | February 15, 2019
Kudos, publications and presentations
Vibhavari Jani selected to receive International Interior Design Association Foundation Diversity Award
The International Interior Design Association Foundation, in partnership with the Interior Design Educators Council Foundation Inc., has selected Vibhavari Jani for the 2018 IIDA Foundation Diversity Award.
Read full announcement | From Thom Jackson | February 15, 2019
College of Education faculty, staff present at national conference
College of Education faculty members and undergraduate students are presenting at the National Association for Professional Development Schools in Atlanta this week.
Read full announcement | From Patrice Scott | February 15, 2019
Newsletters and magazines
February 2019 Lifelines — College of Veterinary Medicine newsletter
See the new issue of Lifelines with stories about cancer research, the new CVM staff awards, a prediction on an invasive tick species and more.
Read full announcement | From Joe Montgomery | February 15, 2019
University life
Due today: Student Employee of the Year Award nominations
Show your hard-working student how much you appreciate them by nominating them for the 2019 Kyle Pelton Student Employee of the Year Award. Nominations are due today.
Read full announcement | From Caroline Lassman | February 15, 2019