August 21, 2018
A bee hovers over a flower in the K-State Gardens.
News and research
Events
- Introducing Wildcat Dialogues: An Intercultural Leadership Experience for New Students
- College of Education majors will glow with purple pride at welcome picnic
- Free Career Center Cookout
- David Pickering to perform organ recital Friday evening
- Free two-week K-State CrossFit trial membership
- K-State Dance to host auditions for WinterDance 2018 on Aug. 25
- Engineering Extension to host Energy Efficiency Expo Oct. 5
Kudos, publications and presentations
- 2018 Coffman Leadership Institute hosted at K-State
- Education Abroad thanks faculty, staff for internationalizing K-State classrooms
- K-State Yosakoi dance group recognized as international Yosakoi ambassadors in Kochi, Japan
- Statistics students and faculty present research at conferences
August 20, 2018
A part of the rich K-State heritage, the Bluemont Bell was cast and donated to Bluemont College by Joseph Ingalls in 1861 to call students to class.
News and research
- Emergency drills scheduled at BRI for Aug. 20-22
- New sign-up process for tutoring services
- University committed to smoke-free campuses
Events
- K-State ticket specials for Back to Campus Day
- Fourth annual K-State Movement Challenge
- K-State Noontime Yoga
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Engineering students take first place in HVAC design competition
- Marketing student receives scholarship from American Advertising Federation of Kansas City
Safety
August 17, 2018
Focused in Friday: Guess where this photo was taken. Click on the photo for the answer.
News and research
- Wheat code finally cracked; wheat genome sequence will bring stronger wheat varieties to farmers
- Hale Library and IT services continue availability
- Emergency drills scheduled at BRI for Aug. 20-22
Events
- Residence hall move-in routes determined
- Welcome back Wildcats: 2018 Week of Welcome offers events for new, returning students
- Retirement reception for Union executive director Bill Smriga
- Visiting artist exhibition 'wading in without' by Brian Caponi
- Poet Mary Pinard to visit K-State
- Postdoctoral Association and Graduate Student Council to host CV/Resume Workshop
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Ulmer to receive Honorary American FFA Degree
- JMC faculty present at journalism and mass communication educators conference
- Jessyca Waddell merits Student Excellence Award from online education alliance
- Porath conducts workshop on digital tools at conference for educators
- Recent K-State pre-optometry graduates accepted into programs across the country
Technology
University life
August 16, 2018
A monarch butterfly at Kansas State University Gardens
From the administration
News and research
- Sen. Jerry Moran to present Landon Lecture at Kansas State University
- North Campus Corridor project finalist for 2018 University Economic Development Association award
Campus construction and maintenance
University life
August 15, 2018
Kansas State University's iconic Anderson Hall
From the president
From the administration
News and research
- Money's on K-State: University again tops magazine's annual ranking of best college values in state
- Kansas State University launches new computer science and Master of Business Administration joint degree program
Human resources, benefits and training
Technology
Campus construction and maintenance
August 14, 2018
The K-State Student Union glows with lights at night.
From the administration
Events
- Global Campus to host second Have a Byte event
- Registration open for fall 2018 Osher Lifelong Learning Program in Manhattan
- College of Human Ecology to be closed 8 a.m. to noon Aug. 15
Technology
Campus construction and maintenance
Newsletters and magazines
August 13, 2018
The sun shines behind the Conservatory at the K-State Gardens.
From the administration
News and research
Events
- Retirement reception for Rich Doan in PreAward Services
- K-State's Agricultural Research Center plans Fall Field Day
- Lafene Health Center's 21st Birthday Project
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Miller selected as American Indian Graduate Center's student of month
- Apparel and textiles professor presents at international congress
Campus construction and maintenance
August 10, 2018
Focused in Friday: Lattice architecture at Call Hall
News and research
- Move-in day is almost here
- New contract announced for Bill Snyder
- Veterinary medicine researchers publish in journal Frontiers of Microbiology
August 9, 2018
A class in a gas engine lab in 1914. Courtesy of the Morse Department of Special Collections.
From the administration
News and research
Events
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Four College of Business faculty members featured in Sustainability academic journal
- Electrical and computer engineering faculty present research at University of Padova, Italy
Campus construction and maintenance
University life
August 8, 2018
Water splashes in the fountain at the Kansas State University Gardens.
News and research
- Happy mind, happy life: Kansas State University students rank college life high in Princeton Review
- University selects first cohort of NBAF Scientist Training Program fellowships funded by $1.6 million federal grant
- Hale Library and IT services continue availability for upcoming school year
Events
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
August 7, 2018
Dew collects on a daylily on the K-State Manhattan campus.
From the administration
Kudos, publications and presentations
- K-State students accepted to Scholars in Rural Health program
- K-State choral faculty member presents at Arkansas American Choral Directors Association annual conference
University life
- K-State Global Campus to celebrate with 153 summer graduates
- Convenient on-campus exercise with the LIFE Program
August 6, 2018
The green bee, often called a sweat bee, sits on a flower in the K-State Gardens.
News and research
- Kansas State University students win first place in Dairy Council's New Product Competition for 'quarky' drink
- Lafene lab and pharmacy open at 7 a.m.
Events
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Maureen Olewnik presents at China's 10th International Symposium of Food Science, serves as president-elect of AACC International
- Maghirang named fellow of international professional society
- K-State marketing faculty present at international conference in Porto, Portugal
- Biological and agricultural engineering garners awards at international society meeting
Human resources, benefits and training
Campus construction and maintenance
August 3, 2018
Focused in Friday: A seven-foot bronze Wildcat statue overlooking the K-State Alumni Center's Johnson Terrace. The statue was created by Salina artist Richard "Dick" Bergen '63 and son Rich Bergen '86, '98.
Events
Human resources, benefits and training
- Asbestos awareness for building occupants training session offered Aug. 13 and 31
- Hazard communication training dates for August-October
Safety
Campus construction and maintenance
August 2, 2018
A rose blooms at the Kansas State University Gardens.
News and research
- Kansas State University Polytechnic Campus partners with Air Force Junior ROTC to help train young pilots
- Kansas Forest Service helps battle wildfires in California, other western states
Events
Safety
August 1, 2018
An aerial view of K-State's historic Manhattan campus.
Events
- Works by pioneer printmaker inspired by travels to Europe, Kansas and other places coming to Beach Museum of Art
- Walk In Wednesday: Facilities custodial hiring event Aug. 1