March 31, 2020
Karen Goos, vice provost of enrollment management, provides details on resources for current and future Wildcats.
News and research
- College of Veterinary Medicine continues to offer essential services to Kansas and beyond
- Students in need encouraged to apply for emergency funds
- Reminder: Help your communities
- New Coffman chair seeks to maximize value of undergraduate teaching resources at K-State
- Graduation regalia returns
- Teaching & Learning Center launches Teachers Thriving Remotely video series
- Zechariah Rose, Jacob Worm elected new SGA president, vice president at K-State Polytechnic
Events
- Poets to read from their work via Zoom
- Safe Zone Faculty and Staff Introductory Training
- Additional Libraries graduate workshop offered on systematic reviews
Human resources, benefits and training
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Senior leadership honorary Blue Key selects members for next academic year
- Teachers teach during good times and bad
- Johnson to serve on advisory committee for APLU
- Keen co-authors textbook
Health and safety
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
University life
- Fall 2020 Week of Welcome planning updates
- Student Opportunity Award Committee accepting applications
March 30, 2020
President Richard Myers praises K-State faculty, staff and students for their resiliency and solidarity during the past few weeks.
K-State Today special
From the administration
KSUnite
News and research
- Keep Teaching, Keep Learning: K-State demonstrates cyber land-grant university leadership
- Biology researcher receives NSF CAREER award to measure soil microbe, grazer interactions
Events
- Learn more about K-State’s Open/Alternative Textbook Initiative
- Kansas climate change webinar is opportunity for courses
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Research featured in recent issue of Physics Review Letters
- Tillman Family Undergraduate Scholarship awarded to four undergraduate students
- Finance professor receives research grant from Canadian Derivatives Institute
Health and safety
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
University life
March 27, 2020
The #kstatestrong family is here for you. Watch a compilation of this week's videos.
From the provost
News and research
- From KSU Foundation: K-State establishes #KStateStrong Emergency Response Fund
- University launches online public health graduate certificate
- Education at home: Reading with children builds social, mental skills
- Office of Assessment can provide resources for assessing student learning while remote teaching
Events
- Graduate Student Council hosts Zoom coffee hour
- 2020 Drumline, Classy Cat and Color Guard online auditions
- 'Mandeville's Fable of the Bees' lecture postponed
Kudos, publications and presentations
- K-State students earn scholarships from Kansas City chapter of ASHRAE
- College of Arts and Sciences announces Faculty Enhancement Program awardees for fiscal year 2021
- Aspiring educators participate in annual literacy events
- Phi Theta Kappa recognizes K-State for exemplary transfer pathways
Technology
March 26, 2020
Athletics Director Gene Taylor offers tips to stay physically and mentally active.
From the administration
News and research
- Have general COVID-19 questions? Call Riley County information hotline
- Beach Museum of Art offers online engagement tools for continued art experiences
- Journalism and mass communication graduate program ranked among Top 10 of nation's affordable online graduate degrees
- Simple at-home activities can help you stay healthy during stressful times
- Jeannie Brown Leonard shares remote learning success tips
Events
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Architectural engineering student wins top ASHRAE scholarship
- Alumni Association names 2020 International Leadership Award winners
Health and safety
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
- Hale Library Blog: New challenges, same objective
- March 2020 Lifelines — College of Veterinary Medicine newsletter
University life
March 25, 2020
Faculty Senate President Tanya González describes balancing work and family and thanks faculty for their hard work.
News and research
- Deadline extended for Laboratory Safety Renovation Program proposals
- Plan meals before shopping during a quarantine, expert says
Events
Human resources, benefits and training
Technology
- Canvas: Viewing Course Analytics and Course Access reports
- ImageNow: Keeping our confidential and proprietary data secure
University life
March 24, 2020
Student Body President Jansen Penny describes resources for student engagement in an online environment.
From the provost
From the administration
News and research
- Help your communities: Complete 2020 Census
- COVID-19 swabbing station opened in Riley County
- All that COVID content: Communications and Marketing can help make it accessible
- Student organization registration opens April 1 with support sessions available this week
- K-State Libraries' Morse Scholarship canceled for this year
- Look for ways to help children cope during crisis, say K-State experts
Events
Human resources, benefits and training
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Kansas State University promotes 80 faculty members, 43 receive tenure
- K-State student receives international veterinary scholarship
- Thompson-Laswell awarded Top Author Award by Top Hat
- K-State Sales Team places third in the Challenger Sales Institute Regional Sales Competition
Technology
- Adobe Creative Cloud available to students, faculty and staff
- Who is listening to your conversations through your smart devices?
University life
March 23, 2020
President Richard Myers offers words of encouragement during this difficult time.
From the president
From the provost
From the administration
News and research
- Riley County bans public gatherings of more than 10 people
- Essential personnel only; most campus buildings locked
- Updated: How to contact services of Division of Student Life during limited operations
- New website available to students seeking information about learning remotely
- K-State Collegian to supplement suspended print papers with online newsletters
- Summer education abroad programs canceled
- Hey, your mic is on: Telecommuting tips
- Kansas telecommunication companies sign FCC pledge
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Health and Human Sciences' Bronwyn Fees named an ACE fellow
- Should child care centers replace breakfast grains with protein-rich foods?
University life
March 20, 2020
From the administration
News and research
- K-State Campus Store resources and solutions
- Letter from the editor of the Collegian: An update on Collegian coverage going forward, a promise
Events
- Support sessions for faculty available beginning March 23
- Week of Welcome 2020 kickoff meeting
- University Support Staff Recognition Ceremony canceled
- Developing Scholars Program Research Symposium canceled
Kudos, publications and presentations
Technology
Health and safety
University life
- Academic Achievement Center resources update
- Still accepting nominations for Extraordinary Student Award
March 19, 2020
K-State Today special
From the administration
From the Kansas Board of Regents
News and research
- Transitioning to remote course delivery
- KDHE issues new mandates for quarantine and isolation of travelers, close contacts and those being tested
- Carl and Melinda Helwig invest in naming the biological and agricultural engineering department at K-State
- KSU Foundation Board of Trustees meeting canceled
Events
- McCain Performance Series cancels or reschedules remaining shows; offers refund, gift certificate options
- Browzine workshop offered March 23 via Zoom
- Mobile food distribution postponed
- Newly Promoted and Tenured Faculty Reception canceled
- Anatomy and Physiology Seminar Series canceled for rest of semester
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Student broadcasters/podcasters honored in national and statewide awards
- College of Veterinary Medicine hosts annual Phi Zeta Research Day
- Nichols publishes book with New Prairie Press
- K-State scientist earns early career award for fighting weeds
University life
March 18, 2020
From the administration
News and research
- Kansas State University earns five stars in worldwide university rating system
- K-State offers mental health support
- Updates to Cats' Cupboard online order system
Events
- In-person activities canceled for 16th annual Interior Design and Fashion Studies Student Symposium
- Chester E. Peters Lecture canceled
Technology
- K-State software licenses page is being updated
- March 27: Tapping Social Media with NCapture and NVivo 12 Plus
March 17, 2020
K-State Today special
From the administration
- A special update from AD Gene Taylor
- A letter from Alumni Association President and CEO Amy Button Renz regarding COVID-19
- Kansas legislative update
From the Kansas Board of Regents
News and research
- KSU Foundation to serve you virtually beginning Tuesday, March 17
- Continuation of K-State Libraries' services for instructors
- Parking Services suspends operations
- University Printing reduced operations
- Application due date correction: Apply for the Morse Scholarship by April 3
Events
- Cheryl Strecker's retirement reception postponed
- Kansas State University takes lead in Kansas for climate change education project
- March 31 Huck Boyd Lecture canceled
- University Anti-Discrimination Zoom training sessions canceled
- Roundup in Hays is canceled
Kudos, publications and presentations
- New research improves understanding of nanomedicine for cancer treatment
- Three graduate students receive awards for their State Capitol poster presentations
Technology
March 16, 2020
K-State Today special
News and research
- KDHE issues new recommendations for quarantine and isolation of travelers, close contacts and those being tested
- Governor updates State Employee Health Plan
- Comcast, Charter offer free home internet
- Park and Ride shuttles to suspend operations
- Cats' Cupboard begins online order service
- SafeRide services suspended until fall 2020 semester
- Insect Zoo temporarily closed
Events
- Faculty training events for remote teaching begin today
- Anatomy and Physiology Seminar by Blake Mertz canceled
- What Matters to Me and Why lecture postponed
- Postponed: Convergent research team development
- Libraries' Hale of a Time event postponed
- Relevant Resilience: 'The Art of Self-Care' canceled
- Today's K-State Libraries' grad workshop available online only
- Division of Biology Seminar Series canceled for rest of semester
Human resources, benefits and training
Personnel changes
- CARE welcomes new intake specialist
- College of Arts and Sciences seeks internal nominations and applications for director of Chapman Center for Rural Studies
University life
March 13, 2020
News and research
- K-State's McCain Performance Series announces cancellation of several shows
- Union services affected by COVID-19
- Beach Museum of Art temporarily closed
- Recreation Complex and pool temporary closure
- K-State Athletics update
- Stone House Child Care Center temporarily closed
- Q&A with Fulbright Scholar James Arvanitakis
Events
- Faculty training events for remote teaching start March 16
- Division of Biology Seminar by Paulyn Cartwright canceled
- K-State Leadership Seminar canceled
- Updates to Community Engagement Symposium and Opportunities Fair
Human resources, benefits and training
- Intercultural Communication workshop offered March 27
- Mindful Communication for Supervisors offered March 27
Personnel changes
March 12, 2020
News and research
Events
- Systematic Reviews workshop March 16
- Division of Biology Seminar by Paulyn Cartwright canceled
- GloGerm hand-washing station today
Human resources, benefits and training
Technology
University life
March 11, 2020
News and research
- Coronavirus, COVID-19 update on university planning
- Global Campus launches free online peer group for academic continuity planners
Human resources, benefits and training
March 10, 2020
From the administration
- National search for vice provost for graduate education and dean of Graduate School
- Legislative Update
News and research
Human resources, benefits and training
Kudos, publications and presentations
Technology
Campus construction and maintenance
- Service interruption: Rathbone Hall electricity
- Service interruption: Chemistry/Biochemistry Building
March 9, 2020
KSUnite
Events
- K-State Leadership Seminar keynote presenters include Coach Chris Klieman, Sandy Gieber
- University Anti-Discrimination online training sessions, March 16 and 19
Campus construction and maintenance
University life
March 6, 2020
Focused in Friday: Cupola on Holtz Hall.
From the provost
From the administration
News and research
Shared governance
Events
- Men's basketball Senior Day
- Women's basketball Senior Day
- Teaching and Learning Center hosts Need to Know event today
Technology
- Submit summer 2020 course material adoptions
- March 9: Windows 10 update
- IT Help Desk returns to Hale
Campus construction and maintenance
- Service interruption: Nichols Hall electrical power
- Service interruptions for Rathbone Hall, Derby Complex and Seaton Hall
University life
March 5, 2020
Chemistry lab from 1898. Photo courtesy of the Morse Department of Special Collections.
From the administration
News and research
- University issues travel ban for countries with warnings
- From KSU Foundation: Hearst Foundations grant $100K to K-State's MAPS Summer Bridge experience
- Kansas Health Foundation support key to Cats' Cupboard for K-State employees
- Submit nominations for Davids-Dunham Award
Events
- Engineering a Dream 2020
- Fall 2020 Week of Welcome kickoff meeting
- 25th annual Dog-N-Jog 5K/10K and 1-mile Pup Trot
- 'The Old Chisholm Trail' talk today at Beach Museum of Art
- Cats' Cupboard spring break hours and additional resources
- Reminder: Graduate Student Writing Retreat applications due Wednesday, March 18
- Seeking faculty participation in forming collaborative convergent research teams
- Sigma Alpha Iota to present women in music recital
- Fulbright scholar James Arvanitakis to present 'Challenges Confronting Contemporary Democracies'
- Blue Key Senior Honorary and K-State Strengths to host annual Strengths in Action event
- Wine All You Want at JP's Sports Grill
Human resources, benefits and training
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Teagarden named 'unsung hero' of regional special education symposium
- Art professor presents paper at international photography conference; work included in New York exhibition
- Advisor Forum presents March Charlie Award
- Fall 2019 Open/Alternative Textbook Initiative award recipients
Technology
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
University life
- K-State Alumni Association accepting applications for 2020 Homecoming Committee
- Nominate your extraordinary student
- Chimes Junior Honorary applications close March 8
March 4, 2020
From the administration
News and research
Shared governance
- Reminder: University Support Staff Spring Forum today
- Diversity Programming Committee requests due March 6
Events
- Registration open for K-State Leadership Seminar
- Save the date: 24th annual Travel and Dining Auction April 3
- 'Chine-Colle and Quick Color' artist lecture and workshop by printmaker Ashley Taylor
- JMC 'How I Landed My Job' Speaker Series, featuring Charlene Lake
- K-State band concert March 4
- K-State College Advising Corps is hiring: Attend an info session on March 5
- Daniel D. Liou to present spring 2020 Vanguard Lecture March 25
- Live Ideas Undergraduate Journal contest March 15
Human resources, benefits and training
Kudos, publications and presentations
- K-State Sales Program hosts inaugural High School Sales Competition
- Members of Pi Kappa Phi assist K-State recycling program
- Milling science student attends Buhler Swiss Milling School
March 3, 2020
From the administration
News and research
- College of Education's Rural Education Center creates network to serve rural schools
- Reminder: K-State Alerts test today
- K-State celebrates International Year of Plant Health: Plant Health for Healthy Humans
- Personal financial planning to become a department
Events
- Learn about open resources during Open Education Week
- Center for Engagement and Community Development to host inaugural Community Engagement Opportunities Fair
- Relevant Resilience: 'What's Your Mindset?'
- Themed trivia night at Union Station by JP's tonight
- 'Growing our Mindset' forum to discuss diversity in the workplace
- Farewell reception for Ryan Swanson March 4
- David Fletcher to present APDesign Ekdahl Lecture March 4
- ServiceNow sessions on campus, March 4
- Sonia Kovalevsky Day: Math workshops for middle school students
- Pre-law and political science host legal speaker Kim Helvey
Human resources, benefits and training
Technology
- HRIS and KSIS monthly maintenance scheduled March 14-15
- Cayuse SP system upgrade 3.9
- CRM introduction training scheduled for March, April and May
University life
- Spring break hours at the Union
- New online intersession course explores perfect podcasting
- Travel awards available for 2020 SciComm Conference
- Applications due March 4 for pre-law and nonprofit leadership trip to Washington, D.C.
March 2, 2020
From the administration
KSUnite
News and research
- College of Education's Rural Education Center creates network to serve rural schools
- From KSU Foundation: Announcing second All In for K-State, day of giving, in support of Textbooks 2.0
- Apply for the Morse Scholarship: $3,000 for a community-minded summer project or internship
Events
- Retirement reception to honor Cheryl Strecker on Monday, March 23
- March 28 community partner event spotlights education opportunities to Latino families
- Retirement celebration for Union’s accounting specialist
- Big 12 Virtual Career Fair March 25
- 'PolleNative' a Master of Fine Arts exhibition by Dee Roof
- Hospitality Management Club now accepting preorder for bierocks
- Save the date and call for proposals for Summer Advising Institute
- Tendai Gadzikwa to present Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics seminar
- Safe Zone offers student and community member introductory training
- Artist lecture and workshop by designer and printmaker Sam Pierson
Kudos, publications and presentations
- K-State's Black Student Union wins Outstanding Big XII Council of the Year
- Recyclemania week three results