September 30, 2011
News and research
- Study abroad office offers new scholarships
- K-State's annual security report now available online
- Deadline for academic progress reports extended
Events
- Openings remain for four faculty-led study abroad programs
- The power of pink: Cancer research center's free luncheon raises breast cancer awareness
- Organized service: Community Service Week teaches value of organized disaster response
- Upcoming speakers to discuss careers that take bite out of crime
- Artistry in action: Kansas artist Birger Sandzén celebrated with documentary screening Oct. 12 at the Beach Museum
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Curriculum and instruction professor named national outstanding local adviser for National Education Association
- Kansas Peace Awards presented to Susan Allen, student
- Political science professor presents research at Duke University
- Expanding services: Advanced Manufacturing Institute's Bloomfield earns key developer certification
September 29, 2011
News and research
Events
- Iowa State University biologist to give seminar Friday
- University of Kansas mathematics professor to present colloquium today
- President Schulz to deliver State of the University address Friday
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
- Human nutrition faculty, master's graduate publish work on copper in the heart
- Powell speaks on food safety in Australia
- The entrepreneurial revolution: Hornsby co-authors new book on why an entrepreneurial culture is vital to business survival
Gifts
- K-State alumni, Ernst & Young demonstrate the might of a matching gift
- Share your favorite K-State fund with others during the All-University Campaign
September 28, 2011
From the administration
News and research
- Accelerating success: Venture Accelerator giving students resources to create their own businesses
- Up again: K-State sets new enrollment record, surpassing last fall's record year
- Nominations now open for Commerce Bank Presidential Awards for Diversity
- Tablet computer use reaching new heights with aviation students at K-State Salina
Events
- Tuesday Talk in the Gardens to feature Scott McElwain
- Entrepreneurship Excellence, a lecture and panel discussion
- Join the conversation with lunchtime Italian
- Alan Simpson to give 159th Landon Lecture Oct. 26
- Union Program Council hosting filmmaker for immigration discussion
- University Web editor meeting Oct. 3
- A singing bee: Musical 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' coming to Nichols Theater
- Presentation to discuss creating effective websites Friday
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Continuing Education program coordinator earns certified meeting professional designation
- Division of Continuing Education staff published by Continuing Higher Education Review
Publications and presentations
- Myers-Bowman published in family studies journal
- Entomologists create new "Stored Product Protection" publication
- Music faculty present research at national music teacher education conference
- Engineering professors to present at regional seminar
September 27, 2011
From the administration
News and research
- Apply now to the Peer Review of Teaching program
- A full house: Four months after opening, K-State Olathe brimming with international collaborations and expertise
Events
Health and safety
Gifts
Technology
- Registration open for instructional game design workshop
- Personal laptop users can now access campus printers
- Tech tip: WDYL.com does super-search across all Google tools
- Free Shred Day for disposal of sensitive documents Oct. 18
September 26, 2011
Research
News and research
- Nominations for Iman Outstanding Faculty Awards open
- Serve 2 Succeed: New mentoring program gets first-year students involved in community and volunteer service
- Sleepout raises awareness, funds to help homeless
Events
- Computing and information sciences department to host panel on health care software Tuesday
- Integrated learning: Trading and sales labs open for business in Calvin Hall
- Securing the future: Conference aims to educate, bring together those working in cybersecurity
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
September 23, 2011
News and research
Events
- Final Movie on the Grass showing Sunday
- Events to highlight Banned Books week
- Physics colloquium to discuss revised MCAT and implications for science courses
- Band from Czech partner city to perform today
Publications and presentations
- Entomologist receives grant to enhance biodiversity information system
- Powell speaks on food safety and social media
- Political science professor presents at Harvard
Gifts
- 'Wildcat' out west honors his family of K-Staters
- AT&T donates $15,000 to K-State for programs to aid first-generation, underserved students
Technology
September 22, 2011
From the administration
Research
News and research
Events
- Pathway to Leadership: Meet the Women of President's Cabinet
- Hey, hey, hey: McCain Performance Series featuring Comedian Bill Cosby
Personnel changes
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
- A.Q. Miller School faculty present at journalism education conference
- Distinguised professor of agronomy attends Soil Security meeting in Washington, D.C.
Gifts
Technology
Campus construction and maintenance
- Derby Complex, Weber Hall 5# steam to be interrupted Monday
- Ackert Hall domestic water to be interrupted Friday
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
September 21, 2011
Research
- Thinking big about water quality: K-State leading continental-scale research
- From protein to planes and pigskin: Discovery in insects' skin could lead to improved pest control, new bioplastics technology
Shared governance
Events
- Tuesday Talk in the Gardens to discuss squash
- President Schulz to deliver State of the University address Sept. 30
- Rec services offers personal training special
- History professor to present on 'The Arab Spring'
- From the museum to the streets: Artist Amy Young presents street art lecture
- Libraries to host Faculty and Graduate Days
- Beef, it's what's for reading: New book celebrates 150 years of the state's beef industry
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
Technology
Campus construction and maintenance
September 20, 2011
News and research
- A family in business: Two generations, 15 students, call K-State their alma mater
- Learning from the best: College of Business Administration debuts executive mentor program
- Serving justice: Alumna to discuss work for civil rights division of U.S. Department of Justice
Events
- Social Club October luncheon to feature K-State Theatre production
- Greensburg tornado survivor to speak on animal safety during natural disasters
- Recreational services to offer presentation on understanding food labels
- Sabates to deliver first Vernon Lecture International Lecture of semester
- Free portrait session today
- Community Cultural Harmony Week promotes diversity, encourages celebration and reflection
- From K-State to NASA: Alum's lecture to discuss role in Chilean mine rescue
- Hungry for help: Campus and community invited to come together to feed the needy
- Free energy savings workshop can help K-State win the Take Charge Challenge
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Upson to be honored as inaugural inductee of Cattle Production Veterinarian Hall of Fame
- Entomologist receives top award from Society of American Florists
Campus construction and maintenance
September 19, 2011
From the administration
News and research
- Risky business: Adventure tourism increasing in U.S. and overseas
- New libraries' subscriptions increase access to popular journals
- Purple power: Kansas State University using expertise to grow and enhance economy in Kansas, region
- Business connection: Partnership with all Kansas community colleges brings K-State bachelor's degree in business statewide
Events
- National Academic Advising Association to host annual conference in Denver
- Computing and information sciences department to host internship panel discussion
- USDA conservation leader to speak
- October a month of treats with Bill Cosby, music, art and more at K-State
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Music education professor presents national webinar on music advocacy
- Management professor receives outstanding reviewer award
- Art instructor completes artist-in-residence program at Oregon college
Publications and presentations
- Biology professor publishes edited book on grouse biology
- Faculty member has essay selected for environmental anthology
Campus construction and maintenance
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
September 16, 2011
News and research
- New provost-level initiative continues work on increasing participation of girls and women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics
- Purple love: Coen family with its three generations of Wildcats is K-State's Family of the Year
Events
- Third Movie on the Grass showing Sunday
- Third annual MoMorial concert tonight
- Here she is: Miss America 2011 to discuss agriculture background, importance of food security in K-State presentation
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
Campus construction and maintenance
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
September 15, 2011
From the administration
News and research
Events
- Recreational services offering high ropes challenge
- Department of agricultural economics honoring distinguished alum with banquet; honoree will share experiences in presentation
- 2011 Axio Conference to feature peer showcase and open forum
- U.S. Department of Agriculture task force to meet Sept. 21-22 at K-State
- Shining a light: Lou Douglas speaker illuminates need for valuing immigrants in society
- Hispanic Heritage Month brings noted speakers, cultural events to K-State
Human resources and benefits
Publications and presentations
Technology
Campus construction and maintenance
- Ward Hall 5# steam to be interrupted Monday
- Fiedler Hall 90# steam to be interrupted Monday
- Burt Hall 5# steam to be interrupted Sept. 21
- West Waters Hall domestic and hot water to be interrupted Monday
September 14, 2011
News and research
- The evolution of a new tune: 10 years later, a look at how the iPod has remixed the music industry
- K-State First invites course proposals
Shared governance
Events
- Hitting the greens to fight cancer: K-State Cancer Research Center annual Regier Golf Tournament Oct. 7
- Tall tales, heroes and outright lies: Kansas folklore focus of panel discussion
Human resources and benefits
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Agronomy professor participates in launch of new global soil partnership
- Researchers in mechanical engineering and food safety rank among state's top scientists
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
September 13, 2011
From the administration
News and research
- Planting the seeds for success: Advanced Manufacturing Institute helps develop new seed research drill technology
- One of the best: K-State listed among U.S. News and World Report's top colleges
Events
- Women of K-State: Wednesday's Brown Bag Lunch
- Authors, poets and more to share literary works at free English department events
- National Academic Advising Association's webcast to address technology planning in academic advising
- Recreational services offering presentation on snacking well
- Eyewitnessing science: Psychology professor to speak about science of police lineup identification
- APDesign's Ekdahl lecturer to tell us what we ‘really want’
Human resources and benefits
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
- Women's studies scholar presents on social change
- Keen develops and conducts workshop for national society
- Philosophy professor presents research at theater and performance research conference
Technology
September 12, 2011
From the administration
Events
- National Academic Advising Association's webcast to address technology planning in academic advising
- Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education seminar Wednesday
- Free screening of 'Women, War and Peace' Monday
- Hire education: Nearly 200 employers on board for All-University Career Fair
- Family affair: 83rd annual K-State Family Day offers fun activities for all
- Phoenix architect Wendell Burnette to lecture on campus today
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
Technology
Campus construction and maintenance
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
September 9, 2011
News and research
Events
- Second Movie on the Grass showing Sunday
- Women of K-State sets night of volleyball Sept. 12
- Register for the Michael Tilford Conference on Diversity and Multiculturalism, Oct. 24-25
- Art, psychology and aging: New Roy Langford exhibition features lecture by noted gerontologist William Thomas
- Marching through Manhattan: K-State Band Day features marching bands from across Kansas
Publications and presentations
- Psychology professor published in nicotine and tobacco research journal
- Political science professor presents, teaches at national meetings
- Biosecurity Research Institute director published in three journals
Campus construction and maintenance
- Rathbone Hall north entrance access closed Saturday
- Edwards Hall east main entrance to be closed Saturday
September 8, 2011
News and research
- Social Club celebrates 100th anniversary
- College of Human Ecology names Mark Haub interim head of department of human nutrition
- Mapping the jean-ome: Apparel and textile design students study cotton from 'field to fabric' in preparation for year-end fashion show
Events
- Beach Museum's gift print artist's exhibition extended
- Tasting in the Tallgrass: Fundraiser at Konza Prairie to aid graduate student research
- Don't touch that dial: Radio symposium will tune in nostalgic days of radio live music
- Retirement reception to honor Medeiros Sept. 14
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Top cop: K-State police officer graduates first in class from state law enforcement training center
- Salina professor earns top flight instructor certification for sixth time
- College of Agriculture professors receiving awards at national meeting
- Weeds Team earns second place in regional contest, master's student has top finish
- Quality assured: Two K-State Salina engineering technology programs earn renewed accreditation
- Kansas honors K-State employees who have completed 40 years of service
Gifts
Technology
Campus construction and maintenance
- Kedzie Hall domestic and hot water to be interrupted Friday
- Cardwell Hall #5 steam to be interrupted Monday
September 7, 2011
From the administration
Research
News and research
- Sigma Tau Delta establishes 'Zeitoun' lending library
- Kansas or bust: The Beach Museum recognizes 15 years of collecting, celebrating Kansas art
- 2011 All-University Campaign for K-State kicks off this week
Events
- Local and state business leaders to headline entrepreneurship lecture series
- Pets, people: Elmore studies human-animal bond
- Tuesday Talk in the Gardens: How to take garden shots
- Women on Weights workshop deadline correction
- K-State intramurals: Sign up for ultimate frisbee and 4x4 sand volleyball
- Konza Prairie exhibit open at Hale Library
Personnel changes
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
Technology
Campus construction and maintenance
September 6, 2011
News and research
- Online, interactive faculty training helps identify signs of distress in students
- Nominations for 2012 K-State student ambassadors now open
- In harmony: Advanced Manufacturing Institute turns musician's idea into boon for bassoonists
Events
- Purdue professor to give food science seminars
- Electric cars, smart grid and more: Electrical Power Affiliates Program Day to feature experts, corporate representatives
- Recreational services personal trainers offering Women on Weights workshop
- Graduate School presents graduation/commencement open forum
- Thomas Lyon Mills brings the catacombs to K-State
Kudos, publications and presentations
Technology
- Instructional Design and Technology Roundtable to feature variety of sessions in 2011-2012
- eID password changes increase as Sept. 14 deadline nears
Campus construction and maintenance
September 2, 2011
News and research
Events
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
- Psychology professors publish chapter, journal article
- Economics professor published in journal on women and higher education
- Physics professor published in American Physical Society journal
Campus construction and maintenance
- Throckmorton Hall east wing steam to be interrupted Tuesday
- Kedzie Hall first-floor restrooms closed Monday
- Anderson Hall water off Tuesday night
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
September 1, 2011
Research
- Defining character: Psychology professor researches classifications and consistencies of moral tendencies
- Mapping a model: Researchers' international collaboration to sequence, analyze genome of plant species appears in journal Nature
Events
- President Schulz to deliver State of the University address
- Thinking back: During past 60 years of psychology department, field has embraced new methods, role of technology in research