October 22, 2018
Dew drips on fall-colored foliage on the Kansas State University Manhattan campus.
KSUnite
News and research
Shared governance
Events
- Founder of 'me too.' Movement Tarana Burke to speak at K-State
- Diversity and Multicultural Student Affairs invites nominations for Family Recognition Pinning Celebration
- Visiting artist Kevin Townsend to present lecture at Beach Museum of Art
- ITAC, University Archives and Records Management to stage universitywide Shred Day on Oct. 24
- Juice up at AeroJuice and support JMC Ambassadors
- Kat Chats presents 'Maintaining Body Positivity and Healthy Habits: Holiday Edition'
- ACS-SA to host 'An Evening with ... ' professor and head of chemistry department Daniel Higgins
- Changes to the Supreme Court: Discussion with KU law professor Lumen Mulligan
- Victor Del Rio Vilas from the University of Surrey and Centre on Global Health Security to present seminar
Kudos, publications and presentations
- History department publishes fall issue of Kansas History: A Journal of the Central Plains
- K-Staters honored at Women of Distinction Recognition Ceremony
- Assistant professor Nick Geankoplis nominated, inducted into International Academy of Ceramics
Human resources, benefits and training
Campus construction and maintenance
Newsletters and magazines
October 19, 2018
Focused in Friday: As part of the Art-In-Situation workshop, funded by the Ford Foundation, Nick Zack created this untitled sculpture from concrete in 1969. The sculpture is near Regnier Hall.
Events
- University support staff fall 2018 open forum
- Women of K-State luncheon to feature Nancy Brinker and women's wellness panel
- The Library and Your Research: RefWorks troubleshooting workshop on Oct. 22
- K-State Tennis Club to host tournament on Oct. 27
- Intersession Q&A for faculty set for Oct. 23
- Leibrock to present 'Residential Design for Health and Longevity'
Kudos, publications and presentations
University life
October 18, 2018
View of campus looking southwest in 1914. Courtesy of Morse Department of Special Collections.
From the administration
News and research
- Mosquito immunity research gets boost from network science with $2.8 million NIH grant
- 'The Hate U Give' author Angie Thomas to visit Kansas State University
- KSUnite survey closes Oct. 19
Events
- K-State's Center on Aging to host Personhood and Dementia workshop
- Ken Guan to present guest lecture, workshop on international student integration strategies
- Career Center hosts Health Career Meet-Up
- Sporting Kansas City director of marketing Kaley Hattrup to present in Sports and Entertainment Marketing Speaker Series
- Division of Facilities to host retirement celebration for Mark Taussig
- K-State's Young Americans for Liberty student group to host 'The Moral Right to Gun Ownership: A Dialogue'
- HPV researcher to present Oct. 19 Division of Biology seminar
- Mathematics department to host Oct. 25 lecture
Human resources, benefits and training
Technology
Safety
Campus construction and maintenance
Newsletters and magazines
- October e-newsletter from K-State Olathe now online
- KSU Foundation: New issue of Good for K-State answers questions about K-State and philanthropy
Volunteer opportunities
University life
October 17, 2018
A rainbow stretches across the sky above Anderson Hall.
News and research
- Mary Vanier gives second $1 million gift to advance KSU Foundation's successful K-State Family Scholarship Program
- Advising survey available for eligible undergraduate students
- K-State doctoral candidate receives 2018 BIFAD Student Award for Scientific Excellence in a Feed the Future Innovation Lab
Events
- Take on your librarians at an Arrow Coffee Trivia Night benefiting Hale Library
- Beta Theta Pi to host Beta Boo philanthropy event
- Geography colloquium Oct. 19 examines global soil resources
- Today's Sweet Solutions bake sale features sourdough bread
- Safe Zone Advanced Training focuses on bystander intervention
- Political science lecture to discuss the Islamic State, armed conflict and resource allocation
- Wind Ensemble and Band concerts this week feature special guests
- Oct. 18 meeting offers information on May 2019 London trip
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Communication sciences and disorders student team wins conference quiz bowl
- Two students chosen as 2019 K-State Student Ambassadors
- Julie Yu guest conducts performance for 9/11 commemoration at Carnegie Hall
- K-Staters among panelists addressing global food and nutritional security
- Wind Ensemble honored with performance opportunity at American Bandmasters Association conference
Newsletters and magazines
University life
- All-University Open House funding available for student organizations
- A.Q. Miller School of Journalism and Mass Communications launches JMC Honors Program
October 16, 2018
The leaves change colors at Kansas State University.
News and research
- Study of reactor behavior focus of new grant from Department of Energy
- Community celebrates 1880 Kimball Avenue grand opening in K-State Office Park
- K-State Libraries' Morse Department of Special Collections opens Bluemont Hall reading room
- Olathe campus receives highest healthy workplace designation by KC Chamber, wins university movement challenge
- New video highlights relocated Hale Library services
Events
- Cats' Cupboard to celebrate one-year anniversary
- December graduates invited to attend Grad Expo at K-State Alumni Center today
- 'What Matters to Me and Why' featuring Nadia Oweidat
- Fulbright senior scholar to present ecology/evolutionary biology seminar Oct. 18
- Science on Tap presentation focuses on cowbirds, predators and baby birds in Kansas grasslands
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics Seminar welcomes chemistry's Ryan J. Rafferty on Oct. 17
- Oct. 24 New Faculty Institute luncheon focuses on resources
Kudos, publications and presentations
Human resources, benefits and training
Volunteer opportunities
University life
October 15, 2018
Flowers bloom near a path at the Kansas State University Gardens.
From the administration
KSUnite
News and research
Events
- Join K-State Libraries for A Night of Illumination on Nov. 2
- Last day to register to vote before Nov. 6 election
- Creating Dialogues: International Undergraduate Student Integration Through Institutional Efforts
- Hack K-State challenges students to a weekend full of learning and fun
- Visiting Fulbright Scholar Amanda Keddie presents lecture today
- Piano faculty to perform live for Kansas Public Radio
- Raising your International Profile Seminar Series presents David Procter Wednesday, Oct. 17
- Kat Chats: 'There Are Stranger Things Than Asking For Help'
- Great Plains Grazing webinar spotlights beef cattle production in the United States
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Interior architecture & product design student wins $30,000 scholarship
- Military affairs director to moderate panel discussion at Kansas 2018 International Film Festival
- K-State receives 2018 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award
- Moxley awarded Lifetime Achievement Award from Association of Public and Land-grant Universities
- DePaoli publishes undocumented immigration article in prestigious French journal
- Speaker to highlight John C. Fremont's historic travels through Riley County
- Engineering faculty presents at national meeting
- K-State faculty to present at Kansas Digital Literacy Day with Adobe
- K-State risk management center selects 2019-20 student fellows
Campus construction and maintenance
University life
October 12, 2018
Focused in Friday: Lights at the Kansas State University College of Business Building
From the administration
News and research
- US Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue presenting Landon Lecture on Nov. 1
- K-State researchers receive nearly $1 million to study carbon cycle science in tallgrass prairie
- University and KC employers, collaborators use summer activities to engage first-generation students
- K-State Libraries launches peer research consultation program
Events
- The Library and Your Research: Starting your literature review workshop on Monday
- LEGO My Eggo
- Animal sciences and industry family and friends invited 'home' for reunion
- Basketball's Madness in Manhattan tonight in Bramlage
- JP's Sports Grill to host five-course dinner with craft beer pairings
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Business students participate in International Supply Chain Case Competition
- Geographers present at regional conference
- Two national awards of distinction within fraternity community
Campus construction and maintenance
University life
- Prayer and meditation room available in Holtz Hall
- Center for Student Involvement seeks applicants for Student Advisory Board
October 11, 2018
Purple lights shine on the Conservatory at the Kansas State University Gardens.
From the administration
Events
- Reminder: Get your shirt for K-State Fighting for a Cure Day Saturday, Oct. 13
- Help spread the word: Open Cupboard for Cats' Cupboard next week
- Stomp the Stigma
- Annual Cats for Cans Drive is Saturday
- Division of Biology Seminar Oct. 12
- Carl's Cause tailgate to celebrate life of K-State alumnus
- K-State welcomes 2018 Australian Fulbright Professional Scholar Anitza Geneve to campus
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Online students receive scholarships from Kansas State University Global Campus
- Future teachers to screen 'Refuge in the Heartland' documentary
- Agricultural education undergraduates receive research awards
- K-State geography hosts regional meeting, geography students win honors
October 10, 2018
Rain drips from a leaf on the K-State Manhattan campus.
News and research
Events
- Tappy Halloween Tap-A-Grams with the K-State Tap Dance Ensemble
- CytoSport's Andy Benson to present in Sports and Entertainment Marketing Speaker Series
- The Earl Project: Engaging veterans and soldiers through art
- Bakery Science Club Sweet Solutions sale
- Pet Away Stress
- Safe Zone advanced training Oct. 17
- Geographer will speak on sustainable transport systems in developing countries
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics Seminar welcomes Si Wu from the University of Oklahoma
- Cultivating self-compassion
- Pre-Law Ambassadors to host Elsbeth Magilton
- Registration for International Math Kangaroo Competition for school-age students is open
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Chapman Scholarship recipients benefit from summer opportunities
- Two K-State faculty receive $5,000 Iman Awards for research and teaching
- Seay named president-elect of Financial Planning Association
- Spanish professor presents K-State students' Quijote-Snapchat Project at annual Cervantes conference in Canada
- State health care society presents technician award to Lesa Reves
Human resources, benefits and training
Newsletters and magazines
Volunteer opportunities
University life
- Students and faculty invited to participate in music trip to London
- Annual internship survey addresses need for outcome data
- Have a Byte video content now available
October 9, 2018
Join the K-State community for KSUnite today. All activities will take place in the K-State Student Union.
News and research
- Economic Development Administration helping Advanced Manufacturing Institute, Kansas Department of Commerce with innovation, growth efforts
- Laboratory Safety Renovation Program call for proposals
Events
- Reminder: KSUnite event is today in K-State Student Union Ballroom
- González K-State Physics Neff Lecture slated for Oct. 16
- Raising awareness about depression
- Manhattan Science Cafe at Radina's in Aggieville
- ADVANCE Distinguished Lecture Series presents Edward Dudley
- Learn about majors and minors at K-State
- Oct. 19: Intro to NVivo 12 Plus training
- Fall 2018 Shred Day is Oct. 24
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Freshmen honorary Quest selects 2018-2019 members
- K-State students accepted as early decisions to University of Kansas School of Medicine
Human resources, benefits and training
- Corrective Action for Supervisors of University Support Staff session offered Oct. 23
- Attendance Guidelines for Supervisors of University Support Staff session offered Oct. 23
Technology
University life
October 8, 2018
A dandelion is rooted among the many native plants in The Meadow, a patch of tallgrass prairie north of the Beach Museum.
KSUnite
News and research
- Scientists, Biosecurity Research Institute study African swine fever to prevent outbreak in U.S.
- Students selected to promote K-State Libraries, educate peers
- College of Education's Project KSTEP-Up awarded $1.6 million
Events
- KSUnite location moved to K-State Student Union
- Join the KSUnite conversations: Multicultural center update
- Research Administrators Council to meet Oct. 9
- UFM celebrates 50th anniversary
- K-State agricultural education specialist to discuss influencing positive change through advocacy
- Safe Zone introductory training
- Office of Pre-Law Advising to host practice LSAT
- Outstanding Alumni Award winner in geography to present Friday, Oct. 12
- Drawing Out Your Emotions
- College Republicans, Young Democrats to host debate
- Pre-Law Ambassadors host Washburn Law Professor Shawn Leisinger
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
- K-State's Rural Grocery Initiative wins community engagement award
- Sauer selected as fellow of Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- Five JMC students finalists in regional video production competition
University life
- Call for 2019 Summer Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program faculty mentors
- Enhance Your Teaching: Apply for the Peer Review of Teaching Program
- Special ticket offer for upcoming performances
October 5, 2018
Focused in Friday: World War I Memorial Stadium field
News and research
- Topcon Agriculture establishes research campus at Kansas State University
- Marketing innovations drive growth in freshmen enrollment at Polytechnic Campus
- College of Veterinary Medicine announces new class of scholars for Veterinary Training Program for Rural Kansas
- K-State Olathe faculty to lead adult learning, communication track at national veterinary conference
- Addiction counseling focus added to social work curriculum at Kansas State Polytechnic
- Kansas State University continues national initiative to support teaching and learning
Events
- Join the KSUnite conversations: 'The Hate U Give' and 'Removing microaggressions from our campus'
- Annual fall president, provost visits
- The Library and Your Research: Learn how to use a thesis/dissertation template this Monday
- Mental Wellness Week at Homecoming 5K
- Sigma Xi Outstanding Scientist Lecture and student poster session
- Civil Engineering Graduate Seminar
- American Theatre Guild's Heidi Hurtig to present in Sports and Entertainment Speaker Series
- Ebony Theatre students honoring American ethnic studies department
- Art in Motion: A free annual celebration of art for everyone
Kudos, publications and presentations
- University Concert Choir to perform at national conference
- Petillo discusses how US law contributes to trafficking vulnerability
Human resources, benefits and training
Safety
October 4, 2018
The view of campus from the intersection of 11th Street and Moro Street in 1885. Courtesy of Morse Department of Special Collections.
From the administration
News and research
- Computer science professors join team effort to thwart effects of cyberattacks
- Movement Challenge final results
Events
- Join the KSUnite conversations: First-generation student success and leading courageous conversations
- Strike up the bands: Central States Marching Festival Oct. 6 at Kansas State University
- K-State Theatre bringing Greek tragedy 'Iphigenia and Other Daughters' to Chapman Theatre
- Ping-Pong Tournament with a Twist!
- Division of Biology Seminar Oct. 5
- Women in Science: Manhattan luncheon Oct. 9
- Confucius Institute to host annual China Town Hall
- Electrical and computer engineering hosts seminar speaker Mark Allen
- CARE office hosts Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2018 events
- Political science to host guest lecture on personality politics in media coverage over time
- Eating Healthy on a Budget
- Safe Zone training on trauma-informed response for student affairs professionals
- Celebrate K-State transfer students during National Transfer Student Week Oct. 15-19
Kudos, publications and presentations
- German faculty members present at annual conference
- U.S.-China Center for Animal Health posts video for its homecoming event
- K-State dance professor choreographs and directs in Toronto
Human resources, benefits and training
- Recognizing Discrimination and Sexual Harassment session for supervisors offered Oct. 18
- Form I-9 Basics and Compliance session scheduled for Oct. 16
October 3, 2018
The fall season is starting to show its colors on the K-State Manhattan campus.
News and research
- Kansas State University reaches significant step in multicultural center project
- Department of Justice funds civil engineering early career award on police officer road safety
- KSU Foundation: 'All In for K-State' Giving Day call for applications
Events
- Join the KSUnite conversations: Free speech and campus safety
- Picture this: The land of Kansas focus of Beach Museum of Art's new exhibition, 'Picturing Kansas'
- Outsmarting antibiotic resistance is topic of One Health Day
- Reminder: K-State Benefits Fair Oct. 4
- Bakery Science Club to host Sweet Solutions bake sale today
- Safe Zone advanced training
- Ryan to present a new manifesto for urban design in 'The Largest Art'
- Philosophy department to host CUNY's Jennifer Morton for diversity lecture series
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
Human resources, benefits and training
- Open enrollment for voluntary life plans and short-term disability
- Resources to Attract a Highly Talented, Diverse Workforce session offered Oct. 17
Technology
October 2, 2018
The sun rises at the K-State Manhattan campus.
From the administration
News and research
Events
- Nadia Oweidat to share 'What Matters to Me and Why'
- Lou Douglas speaker to address voter rights
- Pre-Health Ambassadors to host Orange Leaf fundraiser
- K-State Alumni Association to host Just for Juniors for Manhattan-area high school students
- High Ropes Challenge
- You're invited: Faculty Staff Affinity Groups Mixer and Alumni Meet and Greet
Kudos, publications and presentations
- K-State Research and Extension hosts national conference
- Geology department awards nearly $100,000 in student scholarships
- NASF recognizes work of Kansas community forester
Human resources, benefits and training
- Enrollment for State Employee Health Plan Insurance is open
- Evaluating USS Work Performance for supervisors session offered Oct. 16
Technology
University life
- View available student study spaces online
- Nominations open for 2018 Student Organization Awards
- Confucius Institute hosts Chinese culinary culture events
October 1, 2018
A path around the Kansas State University Gardens offers K-Staters a chance for nature exploration.
From the administration
KSUnite
News and research
- What do you want to see in the Hale Library of the future?
- Movement Challenge week five results
- K-State Athletics to participate in NCAA’s Diversity and Inclusion Campaign
Events
- Register for today’s State of IT Security at K-State presentation
- Kat Chats: Understanding Difference and Building Alliances Across Campus Cultures
- Upcoming Live Ideas Lecture on Adam Smith and Inequality at 3 p.m. Oct. 4
- Autism does not define me
- Cat Band Auditions end this week
- 2018 Erle E. Bartley Ruminant Nutrition Lectureship
- University Research Compliance Office to host Big XII Research Compliance Conference
- October is Exercise is Medicine on Campus Month
- 'Inclusion for All' is theme of College of Education’s 2018 Education Symposium
- K-State geographer to discuss challenges in adapting to urban flooding
Kudos, publications and presentations
Newsletters and magazines
University life
- Special ticket offer for upcoming performances
- Industrial engineering designed products available throughout fall semester