Kansas State University

In this issue

From the administration

• Letter from A.D. John Currie: Update on national fundraising award, new hires, spring competition

News and research

• Accepting nominations for K-State EcoReps Awards

Events

• Mathematics Colloquium lecture today, Feb. 20
• Registration is open for annual Conference on Applied Statistics in Agriculture
• Community Cinema: 'The Trials of Muhammad Ali' Feb. 24
• Mediasite demonstration today, Feb. 20
• Finalist to be interviewed for the director of institutional equity
• Community invited to distinguished young alumni presentations Feb. 25
• Social Club luncheon with K-State Gardens director Feb. 25
• Resort president to give 40th annual Shugart Lecture for College of Human Ecology
• Nutrition and food safety expert to discuss Costa Rican culture and cuisine in Feb. 26 presentation
• K-State Olathe bringing together Kansas City community, academia, industry and government leaders for interactive dialogues

Human resources, benefits and training

• Two performance management trainings scheduled in March

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Chad Weiberg named 2014 National Fundraiser of the Year by National Association of Athletic Development Directors
• Two graduate students recognized for teaching excellence; nominated for national award

Newsletters, magazines and blogs

• Purchasing Post for February 2014