Kansas State University

In this issue

From the administration

• Legislative Update
• K-State Engagement Symposium: 'Art of Democracy' call for proposals extended to Feb. 15

News and research

• Kansas State University to host 2019 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders
• Encourage an undergrad to apply for the Marjorie J. and Richard L.D. Morse Family and Community Public Policy Scholarship

Events

• Grant writing 101
• K-State alumna Tammy Kielian seminar canceled
• APDesign Ekdahl Lecture speaker John Stram to discuss industrial, graphics and interior design
• Engineering Career Fair Feb. 12-13
• Feb. 12 open forum to address subscription costs and their local impact
• Mid-America Arts Alliance to present 'Wester: Works on Paper from the Konza Prairie' by Erin Wiersma

Human resources, benefits and training

• Corrective Action for Supervisors of University Support Staff session offered Feb. 19
• Attendance Guidelines for Supervisors of University Support Staff session offered Feb. 19

Personnel changes

• Jeff Barnes named director of parking and transportation
• Rebecca Roeder the new campus representative for Peace Corps

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Sara Boro elected as Kansas International Educators chair
• Stephanie Bannister appointed to NASPA AVP steering committee

University life

• K-State First seeks instructors for University Experience and Student Success CAT Communities
• Applications being accepted for five student life awards
• K-State First seeks nominees for the second annual First-Year Advocate Award