Kansas State University

In this issue

From the administration

• Reminder: Dean of College of Architecture, Planning & Design candidate open forum today
• Kansas Legislature Update week six

KSUnite

• KSUnite Weekly

News and research

• Kansas State University receives $25 million Challenge Grant Award
• Distinguished professors Thumm, Musch receive Higuchi-KU research awards
• Legendary K-Stater John K. Vanier passes away
• K-State College of Veterinary Medicine seeks applicants for summer rural veterinary medicine program
• Carl R. Ice College of Engineering announces 2023 Ice Scholars

Events

• Black History 365 events continue this week
• 'Life Can't Weight' presentation Feb. 20
• Give the gift of a tuba valentine
• Lecture by scholar Tiffany King at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17
• Industrial designer Ryan Heiser to present Ekdahl Lecture Feb. 15
• February Bandana Project to host open training
• Event for high school sophomores, juniors will showcase undergraduate research opportunities
• Celebrate Black History Month with the Diversity Programs Office
• Attend this year's Engineering Career Fair to network with more than 150 employers
• Law school one-on-one meetings

Human resources, benefits and training

• Professional Development Fund accepting applications
• Effectively Utilizing K-State Policies and University Handbook offered virtually on Feb. 27 and March 1

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Gerontology professor and students participate in Alzheimer’s Association's Kansas Advocacy Day
• Wallace Kidd Diversity Award recipients announced

Technology

• Microsoft training sessions no longer available

Newsletters, magazines and blogs

• Subscribe to Education Abroad newsletter

University life

• Applications open for 2023 International Student Scholarships
• Help shape the future of the K-State Libraries
• Spring 2023 progress reports 

Volunteer opportunities

• K-State students needed for study on classroom deliberation
• Union student leadership openings