September 23, 2020
COVID-19 university updates
- Updates on COVID-19 in K-State communities
- Lafene Health Center offering walk-in flu vaccine clinics this week
From the provost
News and research
- Petrescu to lead graduate education at Kansas State University
- Graduate student awarded NBAF Scientist Training Program fellowship
- Veterinary medicine students participate in tortoise anesthesia research
Events
- Reminder: Attend Sept. 30 virtual lecture with K-State common book author William Kamkwamba
- Hispanic Heritage Month Panel: '¡Si Se Puede: Setting Educational Goals to Achieve Our Dreams!'
- K-State and Wichita State Pathway to Nursing Program info session available for current students
- Poet Kimiko Hahn to read from her work via Zoom on Friday, 3:30 p.m.
- Moorberg, Lindshield and Finkeldei to present 'Canvas Tips and Tricks'
- UFM presentation explores women's suffrage in Kansas
- K-State Law Fair at All-University Career Fair
Human resources, benefits and training
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Engineering faculty members receive named positions
- K-State Choirs hosts Virtual Lecture Series for students
Technology
September 22, 2020
K-State WellCAT Ambassadors hosted an Instagram Live Q&A with Kansas Health Secretary Dr. Lee Norman. Watch a video recording of the session.
COVID-19 university updates
From the administration
News and research
Events
- Next Wildcat Chat in series will focus on the arts
- Free civics webinar to address Indian sovereignty and the US Constitution
- Wildcat Mini-Dialogues Tuesday, Sept. 29, 3-4:30 p.m.
- Ho-Leung Ng to present Anatomy and Physiology Seminar
- Office of First-generation Students to host virtual graduation celebration
- Adulting 101: How to be an informed voter
- 'Manage Your Money. Reach Your Dreams': Virtual event with financial comedian Colin Ryan
Human resources, benefits and training
Kudos, publications and presentations
September 21, 2020
COVID-19 university updates
KSUnite
News and research
- K-State Libraries dean to retire in May 2021
- K-State's Rice named Educator of the Year by regional group
Events
- Provost Taber to speak at Sept. 23 New Faculty Institute event
- International Student and Scholar Services presents fall 2020 Coffee Hour series
- GSC Professional Development Certificate event: Exploring Non-Academic Job Opportunities
Human resources, benefits and training
Kudos, publications and presentations
- APDesign Professor Schwartz publishes new book
- Rubin receives N4A research award and publishes article
September 18, 2020
COVID-19 university updates
- Reminders about the face coverings and physical distancing policy
- A summary of university updates related to COVID-19
News and research
- Polytechnic joins FAA's collegiate unmanned aircraft systems training initiative
- Study indicates rising temperatures will increase yield risk, crop insurance premium rates
- Feed the Future Post-Harvest Loss Innovation Lab in the spotlight
Events
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Architectural engineering student earns Gold Award industry scholarship
- K-State Percussion Studio hosts lineup of special guest artists for fall semester
Technology
University life
September 17, 2020
COVID-19 university updates
From the administration
- From VP Bontrager and VP Stephens: Planning for the holiday season
- Message from KSU Foundation President and CEO: Carl R. Ice to retire from BNSF Railway
- Research Weekly
News and research
- Laptops now available for checkout in Hale Library
- New research finds leadership training contributes to more engaged workforce at nonprofit organizations
- Fall 2020 graduation application deadline
Events
- K-State Libraries graduate workshop available Monday
- Activities carnival for student organizations on Sept. 23
- Fredrik Inglis to present Division of Biology Seminar
- This Friday: Research presentations by two K-State graduates
- Join today: Community Action Talk on free speech
- Free Saturday Intro to CrossFit Class, sign up today
Kudos, publications and presentations
Volunteer opportunities
University life
- Nominations open: Commerce Bank Presidential awards for diversity
- DMSA accepting applications for Joey Lee Garmon Scholarship
September 16, 2020
COVID-19 university updates
News and research
- Burt Hall closed due to water line break
- Missouri new freshmen, transfer students may be eligible to receive in-state tuition rate for K-State starting fall 2021
- Dates for fall 2020 TEVALs, create online TEVAL now
Events
- Reminder: Community Action Talk Sept. 17 to focus on free speech
- Safe Zone Advanced Workshop — K-State Family Center
- Gonzalez to present 'Social Justice in Course Design'
- Sept. 29 research productivity webinar: 'Leading your research program with a business mindset'
Human resources, benefits and training
- Effectively Utilizing K-State Policies and University Handbook offered virtually Sept. 28 and Oct. 1
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Professor Vladimir Krstic receives TreanorHL Faculty Award
- Civil engineering assistant professor named White House Fellows national finalist
September 15, 2020
COVID-19 university updates
News and research
Events
- Free webinar series sponsored by College of Education center explores challenging issues
- K-State celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month
- Center for Advocacy, Response and Education available for presentations
- Movies on the Grass
- Registration for online Osher Lifelong Learning is now open
Personnel changes
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
Technology
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
September 14, 2020
COVID-19 university updates
- Lafene Health Center offers COVID-19 testing at no charge for students, faculty and staff
- Workshops available at Counseling Services
- COVID-19 compliance survey results available
From the administration
- University operations organizational updates
- Nominations for 2021 university distinguished professors
KSUnite
News and research
- Reminder: Office of Student Financial Assistance is relocating
- Grant supports research to mitigate COVID-19 in meat and poultry processing facilities
- President Richard Myers proclaims Sept. 12-20 as Welcoming Week at Kansas State University
Events
- Join the fight against cancer: Seventh annual K-State Fighting for a Cure Day Oct. 24
- Last chance: First-year students invited to Wildcat Dialogues
- Career Center will host All-University Career Fair online
- GSC professional development certificate event
- Register for free webinar on training next set of STEM education researchers
- Join the College of Business Inclusion Summit
- Community Action Talk Sept. 17 to focus on free speech
- Online group advising sessions for public health graduate students
- Economics Club welcomes Shoshana Weissmann to speak about occupational licensing
- Constitution Week: 'Implicit Bias and the Law' talk
Human resources, benefits and training
Personnel changes
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Three doctoral students earn UDP Graduate Student Awards
- Angela Y.S. Park selected for national award by American Political Science Association
- Five incoming students awarded new multicultural scholarship
- K-State recycling shares fall move-in results
Technology
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
University life
September 11, 2020
COVID-19 university updates
From the provost
From the Kansas Board of Regents
News and research
- K-State Polytechnic professor assisting with research project recently awarded $1.1 million from NSF
Events
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Virtual Family Day to honor Whitehair family as Kansas State University's Family of the Year
- Kinesiology associate professor awarded research excellence award
Technology
September 10, 2020
COVID-19 university updates
From the administration
News and research
- Physics professor Sayre working on two newly funded NSF grants
- Phase three funding awarded for DARPA CASE program involving K-State faculty
Events
- Today: 'Let's Talk Art' livestreamed conversation with artist Doug Barrett
- Building Inclusive Student Organizations workshop today
- Weeks of Welcome wrap-up meeting today
- Chris Herren to present Division of Biology Seminar
- K-State Libraries graduate workshop available Monday
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Pinkall, Kansas City Chorale debut at No. 1 on Billboard Charts
- Physics announces 2020-21 scholarship recipients
University life
September 9, 2020
COVID-19 university updates
- Families First Coronavirus Response Act leave, resources for faculty and staff
- Riley County COVID-19 update
From the administration
News and research
Events
- Accounting department's Accounting and Technology Conference going online Oct. 22-23
- Community Action Talk Sept. 17 to focus on free speech
- Updates to mobile food distribution procedures
- Teaching and Learning Center hosts first Teaching Chat of the semester today
- Career Center offers Virtual Drop-In Advising
- K-State Garden Hour: September gardening webinar schedule
- Virtual 2020 Urban Food Systems Symposium set for every Wednesday in October
- Save the date for Spirit of Leadership
Personnel changes
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
Volunteer opportunities
September 8, 2020
COVID-19 university updates
- Employee EWAW kits are here
- COVID-19 compliance survey available for faculty, staff
- Health department identifies new COVID-19 outbreak
From the administration
News and research
- Office of Student Financial Assistance is relocating
- Office of Undergraduate Research & Creative Inquiry Research and Conference Grants
Events
- K-State Polytechnic launches UAS Fire and HAZMAT response training
- Community invited to mobile food distributions
- Recreational Services offers more programs
Health and safety
- Suicide Prevention Awareness Week is Sept. 6-12
- Eisenhower Hall and Holton Hall annual emergency light tests
Policy/procedure updates
Technology
Volunteer opportunities
University life
September 4, 2020
COVID-19 university updates
- Wildcats encouraged to stay in Manhattan, Salina, Johnson County this holiday weekend
- Tips to reduce COVID-19 risk while having a social life
- A summary of university updates related to COVID-19
From the administration
Shared governance
Events
- NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program information session offered Sept. 8
- K-State MTD production season adjusts to mix-media performances
- Today: Virtual Game Night with International Coordinating Council
- 'Let's Talk Art' livestreamed conversation with artist Doug Barrett
Human resources, benefits and training
- Recording available: Three things you might not know about Zoom
- Hazard communication virtual training dates for fall
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- College of Veterinary Medicine announces 2020 class of Early Admission Scholars
- Katie Heinrich named fellow of American College of Sports Medicine
- Groundwork of geology faculty published by GSA Today
- Auckly receives September Charlie Award
- Former K-State public broadcaster named to KAB Hall of Fame
Campus construction and maintenance
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
University life
September 3, 2020
Testing is the most effective way to know your COVID-19 status. See what the process looks like at Lafene Health Center.
COVID-19 university updates
From the administration
News and research
- Distinguished graduate faculty award winners show excellence in research, graduate teaching
- Kansas State University and Stormont Vail Health announce strategic partnership
- Research finds incentive, support programs most effective for retaining teachers
- K-State professor receives NIH funding to improve dementia care environments for residents, workers
- K-State College of Agriculture remains on US Top 10 list
- APDesign student receives inaugural Judith Major Award
Shared governance
Events
- Reminder: Livestream Common Work of Art/K-State First Book Celebration today
- Research productivity webinar: 'Lead your research program with a business mindset'
- Sevin to discuss alternative careers for STEM majors and broader impact
- K-State Libraries announce schedule for fall graduate workshop series
- Lafene Health Center offers Adulting 101 workshops this fall
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
- College of Business Administration launches Menard Family Scholars Program
- Burrack leads workshop for Kaohsiung Medical University in Taiwan
- Pedersen speaks at conference for distance teaching and learning
Technology
- Cybersecurity: Be aware of phishing attacks
- Reminder: HRIS and KSIS maintenance scheduled for Sept. 6
- Sept. 9: Introduction to Qualtrics training
University life
- Counseling Service offering men's engagement therapy group
- Apply to be a 2021 K-State Student Ambassador before Sept. 23
September 2, 2020
COVID-19 university updates
From the president
News and research
- K-State research among first to analyze safety of industrial hemp as cattle feed
- Biology's Lee earns USDA award to understand impact of drought on interaction between plant host, microbiome
Events
- Wesch to present 'PowerPoint can do that!?! Free and Familiar Tools to Wow your Online Class'
- College of Veterinary Medicine Virtual Student Ambassador Panel today
Human resources, benefits and training
- Enrollment open for K-State Supervisory Foundations
- Feedback requested on 2019 KPERS member annual statements
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Leadership development program selects 21 students as next Cargill Fellows
- Pinkall, Kansas City Chorale release world-premiere recording of Kastalsky's 'Requiem'
- K-State Rodeo scholarships awarded
Technology
September 1, 2020
COVID-19 university updates
From the administration
News and research
Events
- Sign up to be a small group facilitator for Wildcat Dialogues
- Virtual Game Night with International Coordinating Council
Human resources, benefits and training
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Doctoral student in nuclear engineering recognized with conference award
- Burrack shares research with representatives from multiple University of California campuses
Technology
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
Volunteer opportunities
- Volunteers needed for biomedical engineering research
- Applications for K-State Libraries Student Ambassadors due Sept. 3