Kansas State University

From the administration

• A letter from Provost April Mason

News and research

• K-State Today submission issues
• Hurricane of truth: Katrina documentaries, films seek to tell stories, uncover injustices

Human resources, benefits and training

• HRIS/employee self service unavailable this weekend

Publications and presentations

• Geologist and students present at international conference

Campus construction and maintenance

• Domestic water work Aug. 8 at Umberger Hall

Survey

• City of Manhattan requests survey participants for housing and demographic information

Research

• McCornack part of research team studying impact of biofuels crops on insects
• A potato chip connection: Biologist challenges colleagues with idea of 'betcha can't sequence just one' genome
• Research finds veterinary medicine students experience higher depression levels than peers

Publications and presentations

• Modern languages professor presents at international conference

Campus construction and maintenance

• Fiedler Hall ADA ramp and adjacent parking stall inaccessible Thursday
• Southeast entrance to Ackert Hall inaccessible during weekend
• Throckmorton Hall center building light switches to be replaced Monday-Wednesday
• East entrance to parking lot A17 closed beginning Thursday

From the administration

• Message from the provost

News and research

• No place like home: Finance expert says home ownership still possible in troubled housing market

Events

• Undergraduate research program poster session Aug. 3
• Hewlett-Packard to host campus showcase July 28

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Distinguished physicist named one of the top researchers in Kansas

Publications and presentations

• Recent publication and presentations from library faculty and staff
• Entomologist makes 11 research presentations during trip to China

Technology

• Important changes to K-State wireless network

Campus construction and maintenance

• Hale Library's first floor closed Aug. 1-15

Research

• Sociologist shares thoughts on China in his new book

News and research

• New Fort Leavenworth graduate education and outreach director to strengthen ties between university, post

Personnel changes

• New Union director puts experience to good use at K-State

Publications and presentations

• Entomologist organizes international symposium in Brazil

From the administration

• Washington insider and retired lawmaker Alan K. Simpson presenting Landon Lecture Oct. 26

News and research

• Second helping: Gerontology secondary major popular because of usefulness in many professions
• Study guides available for printing

Kudos, publications and presentations

• College of Business Administration professor named associate editor of accounting journal

Publications and presentations

• Psychology professor and student published in relationship journal

News and research

• Stewart appointed associate dean for continuing education

Publications and presentations

• Architecture professor conducts workshop at international teaching conference

Campus construction and maintenance

• Call Hall natural gas to be interrupted Monday

News and research

• Push America visit highlights accessibility of Olathe campus

Human resources, benefits and training

• Learn how to better supervise student workers Sept. 15
• Learn how to create respectful working relationships Aug. 9

Kudos, publications and presentations

• An artist's touch: College of Veterinary Medicine medical illustrator earns national certification
• Professor Tim Keane honored in poetry contest
• Time well spent: K-State professor's award allows more time for research, less time on paperwork

Gifts

• Alumna creates two scholarships with $250,000 gift

From the administration

• A letter from athletics director John Currie

News and research

• Award-winning learning: K-State's College of Education maintains strong presence in Kansas classrooms
• Webcam records construction at Justin Hall

Health and safety

• New phase of waste removal beginning at former chemical waste landfill

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Good neighbors: Advanced Manufacturing Institute, regional planning commission help Kansas organization win innovation award

Gifts

• New department of diagnostic medicine and pathobiology learning center dedicated

Newsletters, magazines and blogs

• Recent news from the Center for Sustainable Energy

News and research

• K-State donors set new fundraising record with $107 million

Events

• Test your skills at the High Ropes Challenge

Personnel changes

• K-State to focus on Kansas City area recruitment with addition of Bernard Franklin

Publications and presentations

• Biologist chairs national genomics conference

News and research

• Food science, safety is life's work for K-State researcher

Events

• Defining moment: Young artists and curators invite public to open house for a celebration of art

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Art professor receives national award
• Physics professor to be honored for service as Jefferson Science Fellow

Publications and presentations

• Mechanical and nuclear engineering department hosts international conference
• Two business administration faculty members joining prestigious editorial boards

Research

• Research finds link between increased crops and deforestation in Amazon, but issue not so cut and dry

News and research

• Parenting expert: Good parent-child relationship better than bans as way to counter violence in video games

Events

• International pride: New Kemper Art Gallery display chronicles work of Heifer International

Personnel changes

• Career and Employment Services welcomes new staff members

Publications and presentations

• Sociologist presents research at Columbia University summer institute

Campus construction and maintenance

• Call Hall hot water, building heat to be interrupted during weekend, Monday

Newsletters, magazines and blogs

• Philanthropy makes a difference at K-State

Shared governance

• Highlights from the July 6 Classified Senate meeting

Kudos, publications and presentations

• National Science Foundation honors Thurston
• Derek Hoff to appear Friday on PBS show 'Need to Know'

Publications and presentations

• Philosophy professor presents work in Spain
• Entomology and biochemistry professors present at international symposium

Technology

• Enhanced wireless security now active

Research

• Calls to food safety hot line show Canadians want to know how their food was produced

News and research

• More recent news from Research and Extension

Events

• Catch the magic: Attend a discussion on the Harry Potter movies Wednesday
• Participants still needed for marching band golf tournament
• Final Manhattan Municipal Band concert tonight

Publications and presentations

• Children's literature scholars present research in Australia

Technology

• iPad user group to meet today

From the administration

• Feedback requested for associate dean of the graduate school candidates

News and research

• Recent news from the College of Agriculture
• Recent news from Research and Extension
• Great Plains Radio History Symposium to be Oct. 14
• K-State hammers away on summer construction projects, renovations

Events

• Volunteers needed for summer blood drive

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Clinical sciences professor to serve on governor's agricultural summit committee
• Education professor receives distinguished service award from national organization
• University biologist Susan J. Brown named fellow of the Entomological Society of America

Publications and presentations

• Agricultural economist presents research at international applied bieconomy research conference
• Entomologist's research team receives National Science Foundation grant for online museum

Technology

• iPad user group to meet Tuesday

Campus construction and maintenance

• Ackert Hall rooftop access to be limited Wednesday
• Fairchild Hall water to be interrupted Tuesday

From the administration

• Sabates appointed interim associate provost for international programs

News and research

• Nuclear engineering education gains momentum from Navy partnership

Publications and presentations

• Psychology professor presents poster and paper at international conference
• Entomologist presents research at international symposium

Financial services

• State of Kansas increases business travel expense reimbursement limits

Campus construction and maintenance

• Throckmorton Hall hot water to be interrupted Friday

Research

• Faculty participation needed for undergraduate research survey

News and research

• Celebrating 30 years of women on the U.S. Supreme Court: O'Connor's appointment set foundation for women in the law, pre-law adviser says

Human resources, benefits and training

• Learn how to create respectful working relationships July 12

Research

• Discovering the bigger picture in chromosomes: Research team finds similarities in genomes across multiple species; platypus still out of place

News and research

• Chakrabarti appointed physics department head
• Ready to serve: University printing offers variety of production services

Events

• Free hearing screenings available for K-State staff through July 27

Health and safety

• Hale Library fire alarm to undergo daily tests

Kudos, publications and presentations

• College of Engineering administrators honored by national organization

Campus construction and maintenance

• Bluemont Hall water to be interrupted Wednesday

News and research

• Finding harmony: Conflict resolution and mediation programs growing rapidly

Events

• Pink rodeo to benefit K-State's Johnson Center for Basic Cancer Research

Health and safety

• Recent Consumer Product Safety Commission recalls

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Grain science and industry professor receives international teaching award

From the administration

• A letter from athletics director John Currie

News and research

• Spirit of 1776: Professor says extent of our liberty, shape of our republic still evolving long after American Revolution
• Admissions website available for preview today
• Brand new: Kansas State University graphic identity launches today

Health and safety

• Light up the skies safely on July 4

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Management professor to serve second term on editorial board of journal

Publications and presentations

• Psychology professor and graduate student published in human development journal