Kansas State University

In this issue

From the president

• Letter to the university from President Schulz

News and research

• University awarded $50 million competitive grant to support fourth federal research lab, focused on sustainable intensification

Events

• Author to speak on family farm, the Ogallala Aquifer
• Chelikowsky to present Nichols Distinguished Alumni Lecture in Physics
• ADVANCE Distinguished Lecture Series presents Raja Ghosh
• Konza Prairie Visitors' Day Saturday, Sept. 27
• Today's activities for Undergraduate & Creative Inquiry Week
• Bakery Science Club Bake Sale
• Free classes through UFM Community Learning Center can help get your degree on track
• Lafene Health Center offers flu vaccine clinic
• Antibiotic regulations: What these will mean to the veterinary practitioner
• Registration open for K-State 2014 Homecoming Philanthropy 5K Run/Walk
• Alpha of Clovia ice cream philanthropy
• Seattle landscape architect to present lecture Oct. 1
• 'Redeployment' author to speak Oct. 1
• National Hazing Prevention Week
• Psychological mystery opens Purple Masque Theatre's season

Human resources, benefits and training

• Introduction to Supervision starts Oct 7
• Asbestos awareness for building occupants sessions announced for October-December

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Two students in the First Tee of Manhattan travel to Champions Golf Tour event
• K-State professor named journal associate editor
• Sanchez receives top student research award from sensory professionals
• Friday attendance challenge victory

Publications and presentations

• Call for proposals, registration open for Institute for Student Learning Assessment

Technology

• iSIS maintenance this weekend

Volunteer opportunities

• Married or cohabiting participants needed for financial counseling research.