August 16, 2017
The Meadow was made possible in part by a gift from the Hummel Family in memory of Professor William C. Hummel and Sara T. Hummel.
From the administration
News and research
- 30-year study indicates Kansas sorghum needs to tap genetic diversity for future heat stress
- Kansas State University collaboration looks at tick-borne disease research in the Caribbean
- Sarah Riforgiate selected as coordinator for Peer Review of Teaching Program
- New high financial need education abroad scholarship
Events
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Excellence in research, scholarship earns entomology graduate student 2017 Bonebrake award
- Beyond Rosie the Riveter: Women were integral players in the French military during the world wars
Technology
Campus construction and maintenance
August 15, 2017
Droplets form on a flower petal at The Gardens.
News and research
- Super start: How to prepare children, teens for new school year and transitions
- Kansas Leadership Center, Kansas State University launch research partnership
Events
- Reminder: Candidate open forums for chief information officer
- Department heads: Learn about changing student organization policies
- 2017 K-State Family Day
Kudos, publications and presentations
- K-State professionals lead state poverty discussions
- A.Q. Miller faculty active at annual AEJMC conference
Human resources, benefits and training
Technology
- Border firewall successfully replaced
- Canvas Teacher app available for iOS and Android phones and tablets
- UDOIT is now available in K-State Online
University life
August 14, 2017
The Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory is a full-service, American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians-accredited laboratory, offering a complete range of diagnostic services for all species.
News and research
- No. 1 again: Kansas State University tops Money magazine's best in Kansas list
- Hossain named interim department head of civil engineering
- College of Education counselor education and supervision doctoral program accredited
- Add your textbooks to course reserves at K-State Libraries
Events
August 11, 2017
Focused in Friday: Daffodils bloom in the spring on the north side of the historic Farrell Library.
News and research
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Chemical engineering faculty awarded best poster at ASEE meeting
- Engineering professor appointed chair of American Ceramic Society Bulletin Editorial Advisory Board
Technology
August 10, 2017
An oriental lily at the Kansas State University Gardens.
From the administration
Events
Kudos, publications and presentations
Technology
Newsletters and magazines
August 9, 2017
As a symbol of connecting the community to the Manhattan campus, the Dan and Beth Bird Archway at the Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art also provides a reflective entrance to The Meadow.
From the president
From the administration
News and research
- Chief information officer candidate finalists
- University Advising Committee professional development grants
Events
Kudos, publications and presentations
- K-State students named 2017 Scholars in Rural Health
- K-State MBA student part of winning team in X-Culture Competition
- Amama recipient of Tim Taylor Chair in Chemical Engineering
- Prickly situation: K-State veterinarians, specialists treat porcupine with potentially zoonotic skin infection
Human resources, benefits and training
August 8, 2017
A honeybee, the state insect, collects pollen from a yellow columbine flower.
From the provost
News and research
- Relieving antibiotic resistance: Researchers answer questions about E. coli, take steps toward new treatment
- Lifelong leadership in extension: K-State names new associate director
- Entire university internet outage early morning Aug. 10
Events
- Enrico Isamu Ōyama exhibition brings international perspective to Beach Museum of Art
- Grad students and advisers: ETDR walk-in help sessions Aug. 9-11
Human resources, benefits and training
Technology
August 7, 2017
The Meadow, designed to mimic the tallgrass prairie, can provide a little shade and seating on the southeastern corner of the Manhattan campus.
News and research
- Kansas State University joins project to develop heat tolerant crops
- College of Engineering announces Buyle as department head of architectural engineering and construction science
- Student Success Collaborative, new and improved!
Events
- UAS data processing course offered at Kansas State Polytechnic
- Registration open: Printing 101 — Partnering with University Printing course offered Sept. 29
- Prepare for the Great American Solar Eclipse with Chris Sorensen and UFM
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Barrier-free theatre and accessibility shared at conference for theatre professionals and educators
- K-State agronomy faculty receive national awards
Human resources, benefits and training
- Academic summer reserve payment option
- Critical Incident Response Team Training for new administrators, department heads and student life staff offered Aug. 24
University life
August 4, 2017
Focused in Friday: Kent Bloomer created the big bluestem relief as part of Hale Library's 1996 southeast cornerstone.
From the administration
News and research
- The Princeton Review ranks Kansas State University, Manhattan relationship No. 1; university named Top 10 in nine categories
- Veterinary researcher receives funding for tick-control research from Lawrence-based animal health company
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Researcher helps define internationally used terms about sedentary behavior
- Residence life coordinator published in regional magazine
Campus construction and maintenance
August 3, 2017
Fairchild Hall under construction in 1893. Courtesy of Morse Department of Special Collections.
From the administration
News and research
Kudos, publications and presentations
- K-State turf faculty take leadership roles in international conference
- Bassette selected for Amgen Scholars Program
Technology
Safety
Volunteer opportunities
August 2, 2017
Sunflowers stand tall at The Gardens at Kansas State University's Manhattan campus.
News and research
- Loss of 350 miles of Great Plains streams causing changes in aquatic food web
- Kansas State University Polytechnic Campus, Geary County USD 475 team up to improve STEM education with technology grant
Kudos, publications and presentations
August 1, 2017
An aerial view looking west of part of Kansas State University's Manhattan Campus.
News and research
Events
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Agronomy graduate student receives grant to study heat and drought tolerance in wheat
- McNair Scholars present on summer research