Kansas State University

In this issue

From the administration

• University officials comment on funding announcement in State of the State address
• Kansas Board of Regents summary memo on governor's budget
• Office of the provost announces spring 2012 mentoring fellowships competition

News and research

• Bridge program provides K-State pilot graduates job opportunities with American Eagle Airlines
• 2012 baseball season tickets available for faculty/staff at special rate

Events

• Social Club to feature Wayne Goins and Wayne Goins Trio
• Architect Annie Chu to present work in ‘Slow Motion’
• Guiding the way: Konza Prairie seeks docents, offers lifelong learning
• Social Media Council to meet Thursday

Human resources and benefits

• College savings plan presentation Feb. 9
• Nominations deadline for excellence awards upcoming

Personnel changes

• Crawford joins Graduate School as associate dean

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Kurt Barnhart is a Kansan to know

Publications and presentations

• Keen instructs peers in HVAC design essentials
• Psychology faculty accepted for publication, present
• Management professor to be published in corporate reputation journal

Gifts

• Abaxis partners with K-State College of Veterinary Medicine

Policy/procedure updates

• Recycling program announces spring schedule

Technology

• Campus audio conferencing service offers secure conference calls

Campus construction and maintenance

• Fairchild Hall 5 pound steam shut off Monday afternoon