Kansas State University

From the president

• Monthly letter to campus from President Schulz

Updates from leadership

• Campus Master Plan survey now online; participate now

Research

• No guts, no glory: Biologists receive nearly $2.8 million from NIH to study virus escape from mosquito midgut

News and research

• Announcing the 2012 James R. Coffman Leadership Institute
• K-State Proud campaign announces 2012 leadership

Events

• America's 'finest news source' visits K-State
• SafeZone provides free trainings to students, faculty-staff, every semester.
• A Season for Nonviolence 2012
• 'Stalking: Know It. Name It. Stop It.' tonight in Forum Hall at 7
• Send a valentine to a hurting heart during the Season for Nonviolence

Human resources and benefits

• Sexual harassment awareness for supervisors presentation Feb. 14

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Professor, students earn apparel design honors

Publications and presentations

• Journalism and mass communications professor's article selected for publication in special issue of Journal of Scholarly Publishing
• Entomologist invited as guest editor of special issue of International Journal of Evolutionary Biology
• Management professors to be published in Journal of Applied Psychology
• Music professor receives Yale alumni grant

Technology

• Web editors to meet Feb. 6
• Registration is open for the Teaching, Learning and Technology Showcase
• IT solutions: eIDs and passwords

Campus construction and maintenance

• Boyd,Van Zile, Putnam, Holton, Dickens, Bluemont, Justin, Willard, Shellenberger, King, Chemistry/Biochemistry Halls, President's Residence, Hale Library and Campus Creek Complex 5# & 90# steam to be interrupted Wednesday afternoon
• Willard Hall 5# steam to be interrupted Wednesday morning
• Durland Hall heating and cooling to be interrupted Wednesday

Newsletters, magazines and blogs

• Winter 2012 ROAR now available

Updates from leadership

• Reminder: Campus Master Plan open meetings this week

News and research

• New departmental EcoReps program beginning in February
• Online and informed: When it comes to social media, professor says the pros outweigh the cons for journalists

Events

• Valentine workshops at the Beach Museum of Art
• Faculty Senate to host Spring Open Forums
• Edupunk Jim Groom to discuss learning and technology Friday
• International student panel to discuss education systems Feb. 9
• Women's basketball team looking to 'Pack the House' Feb. 4 with dollar tickets
• Exercise program opportunity for adults 18-40 to lose weight, get fit and participate in research
• Going green: University gears up for annual recycling competition

Human resources and benefits

• Respect in the Workplace for supervisors presentation Feb. 7

Campus construction and maintenance

• Dykstra Hall 90# steam to be interrupted Monday afternoon
• Shellenberger and King halls' 90# steam to be interrupted Monday
• Nichols Hall hot water to be interrupted Monday morning
• Holton Hall domestic water to be interrupted Tuesday morning
• Natatorium cloud AHUs to be interrupted Thursday

From the provost

• From the Provost's desk

News and research

• May/August 2012 intersession class proposal deadline extended to Feb. 1

Events

• Free class Saturday: Small animal-handling Skills for Disaster Responders
• Experienced university, governmental administrator to give Provost's Distinguished International Lecture Series today
• The Next Big Thing information sessions upcoming
• The sound of rock music: Brooklyn Rundfunk Orkestrata comes to McCain Feb. 10

Kudos, publications and presentations

• High recognition: Swanson new Edgerley family chair in business administration

Updates from leadership

• Campus Master Plan open meetings next week

Research

• Chemistry research offers a breath of fresh air against indoor pollutants

News and research

• Award nomination deadline extended to Feb. 1
• Old chemical landfill to be removed
• Warning: Increase in phishing scam emails trying to steal K-State eID passwords

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Youngman recognized for symposium activity

Newsletters, magazines and blogs

• Read the latest newsletter from the Advanced Manufacturing Institute

Updates from leadership

• Course section changes reminder

Research

• When it comes to greening a corporate reputation, study shows that words may speak louder than actions

News and research

• Friends of the prairie: Couple's gift supports educational programming for kids on Konza

Events

• Recreational services offering personal training special
• Time to get growing: Tuesday talks in the gardens return for the Spring
• Greed meets its match in university theater production of 'The Madwoman of Chaillot'
• NIH and NSF seminars offered Feb. 22

Human resources and benefits

• Be Heart Smart wellness challenge presentation on Feb. 1

Personnel changes

• New content development librarian for architecture and humanities

Publications and presentations

• Accounting professor to be published in the Journal of Business and Economics Research

Newsletters, magazines and blogs

• Beach Museum of Art newsletter available

Updates from leadership

• Dean of the College of Agriculture/director of K-State Research and Extension public forum today

Research

• Kansas State University to play key role in new beef safety research effort

News and research

• Partnership for success: University Commercialization Institute provides expertise across state, region
• Faculty economic development grant request for proposals
• Free tax preparation assistance available

Events

• Application deadline for Faculty Development Awards and University Small Research Grants March 5
• Emory University professor to give 23rd Isidore & Hilda Dressler lecture today
• K-State launches Tuesday Talks in the Gardens this spring
• Women's basketball celebrates National Girls and Women in Sports Day Wednesday
• Drama, dance, music and more: February a celebration of the arts at K-State

Publications and presentations

• Brockway earns Master Certified Flight Instructor accreditation third time
• Department of art instructor completes artist-in-residence fellowship in Ireland
• Tazi appointed receiving editor for journal, Infection, Genetics and Evolution

Technology

• Spring eID password change period open until Feb. 8

Updates from leadership

• Consider applying for a Big 12 Faculty Fellowship Award

Research

• Eating smart: Researcher studies foods, dietary supplements that may reduce risk of prostate cancer

News and research

• One million moves
• Union continues to encourage sustainability
• Networks that work: Academic advisers help colleague choose K-State's online advising program
• Shining success: University, department of architectural engineering and construction science recognized for lighting course work
• University launches bus route to serve students, faculty, staff

Events

• The PhD Project focus of College of Business Administration Diversity Lecture by KPMG'S Bernard Milano
• Dean of agriculture/director of K-State Research and Extension public forum today
• Experienced university, governmental administrator to give Provost's Distinguished International Lecture Series Friday

Human resources and benefits

• State survey on health insurance benefits

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Richardson named icon of education

Publications and presentations

• Education faculty members receive research grants from university

Gifts

• William Richter caps a lifetime of service to K-State with planned gift

Campus construction and maintenance

• Bluemont Hall 5# and 90# steam to be interrupted Tuesday morning
• Shellenberger Hall 90# steam to be interrupted this afternoon
• Dickens Hall 5# steam to be interrupted Tuesday morning
• Umberger Hall 5# steam to be interrupted Wednesday afternoon
• 5# and 90# steam to be interrupted Tuesday afternoon at Fairchild, Calvin, Kedzie, Nichols, McCain, Beach and Thompson

Updates from leadership

• University officials comment on funding announcement in State of the State address
• Kansas Board of Regents summary memo on governor's budget
• Office of the provost announces spring 2012 mentoring fellowships competition

News and research

• Bridge program provides K-State pilot graduates job opportunities with American Eagle Airlines
• 2012 baseball season tickets available for faculty/staff at special rate

Events

• Social Club to feature Wayne Goins and Wayne Goins Trio
• Architect Annie Chu to present work in ‘Slow Motion’
• Guiding the way: Konza Prairie seeks docents, offers lifelong learning
• Social Media Council to meet Thursday

Human resources and benefits

• College savings plan presentation Feb. 9
• Nominations deadline for excellence awards upcoming

Personnel changes

• Crawford joins Graduate School as associate dean

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Kurt Barnhart is a Kansan to know

Publications and presentations

• Keen instructs peers in HVAC design essentials
• Psychology faculty accepted for publication, present
• Management professor to be published in corporate reputation journal

Gifts

• Abaxis partners with K-State College of Veterinary Medicine

Policy/procedure updates

• Recycling program announces spring schedule

Technology

• Campus audio conferencing service offers secure conference calls

Campus construction and maintenance

• Fairchild Hall 5 pound steam shut off Monday afternoon

Updates from leadership

• Honor and Integrity System update

Research

• The power of flowers: Research sprouts a closer look at sunflower genetics

News and research

• Getting the job: Survey finds 94 percent of recent College of Business Administration grads are employed or furthering their education

Events

• Cultivating knowledge: Master of agribusiness trip offers tour of European food and agriculture industry; room still available

Kudos, publications and presentations

• University geographer recognized as one of the state's top scientists
• Magazine calls Glasscock a Kansan to know
• Current event: Noel Schulz takes helm of international electric energy society
• A case for excellence: K-State earns sweepstakes award for communication efforts

Publications and presentations

• Architecture professor conducts workshop on Facebook at international technology conference

Gifts

• Cargill helps build a better K-State

Policy/procedure updates

• How can you recycle your disks and hard drives?

News and research

• Final chance to offer feedback on 2012 K-State Book Network selection
• A degree of value: Students find more career opportunities with increased job listings, placement

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Vogt certified as Autodesk Professional
• Bioprocessing engineer named one of top scientists in Kansas

Publications and presentations

• K-State faculty, graduate students contribute to latest issue of the Journal of Financial Therapy
• Thurston-Gonzalez named poster chair for 2013 annual NAFSA Conference
• Geology professor describes how precious metal (Au-Ag) deposits are related to past subduction and subsequent magmatic activity

Gifts

• Are you ready for some college?

Campus construction and maintenance

• Electricity in 152 Justin Hall to be interrupted Wednesday afternoon

Newsletters, magazines and blogs

• Read the latest news from the Kansas State University Foundation in Making a Difference

Updates from leadership

• Monthly letter to campus from President Schulz
• Reminder: Dean of College of Agriculture/director of research and extension public forum today
• Nominations and applications being accepted for CEO/dean of K-State Salina

Research

• 'Meating' a solution: Research finds that LED lights extend meat shelf life, save retailers money

News and research

• Garmin opens software engineering facility at Kansas State University

Human resources and benefits

• Introduction to Supervision course starts Feb. 7
• TIAA-CREF announces early spring schedule for individual counseling sessions

Publications and presentations

• Piano professor teaches in Taiwan

Gifts

• Gift from alumnus provides funds for new K-State Livestock Marketing and Learning Center

Events

• Beach Museum of Art hosts day-on event Jan. 16

Publications and presentations

• Psychology faculty and graduate students published

Gifts

• North American Millers’ Association creates faculty award at K-State with large gift, K-State alumna hired for position

Newsletters, magazines and blogs

• 50th anniversary edition of biochemistry newsletter now online

Research

• When less means more: Print messages help students reduce food waste at dining center

Human resources and benefits

• Participate in the 'New Year, New You' wellness challenge

News and research

• Marla Day looks at textiles in Smithsonian African-American project
• Valuing equality: Commerce Bank award recognizes Anib for success in promoting multiculturalism

Shared governance

• Highlights from the Jan. 4 Classified Senate Meeting

Events

• Women's basketball team hosts Missouri, looks for third straight conference victory
• Retirement reception to honor Paula Seematter Jan. 12

Human resources and benefits

• Office of affirmative action to present 'Respectful Work Relationships' Jan. 25
• Choices in the workplace

Research

• The path less traveled: Research is driving solutions to improve unpaved roads

News and research

• Nominations for K-State Excellence in Engagement Awards due Jan. 15
• In the long haul: Advanced Manufacturing Institute design and marketing efforts help Jewell trucking company expand

Human resources and benefits

• Division of Human Resources to present two sessions of Supervising Students on the Job

Publications and presentations

• Mortensons honored by fine arts camp in Michigan

Technology

• Faculty: Import your students from iSIS to K-State Online
• Ask a librarian: IT and library equipment Q-and-As
• Adobe workshop scheduled after Technology Showcase event March 13

News and research

• Free online training to help veterans on campus
• College of Business Administration staff member blogs while on trip to South America

Events

• Honoring a King: Weeklong observance highlights contributions of civil rights leader

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Computing and information sciences professor advances artificial intelligence, science in Kansas
• K-State Alumni Association staff member receives professional development scholarship from national organization

Publications and presentations

• Architecture professor presents paper at international education conference

Technology

• Network maintenance moved to 11 p.m. to 3 a.m. Jan. 11

Research

• Trading spaces: Biosecurity Research Institute to house Plum Island's pathogen studies
• Expertise at Biosecurity Research Institute a front line for future security

Events

• Campus events announced for Martin Luther King Jr. Observance Week

Health and safety

• Fire alarm testing schedule Jan. 6

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Philosophy professor selected as new trustee for the American Society for Aesthetics
• For the love of teaching: Townsend preparing both Wildcats and Jayhawks for health professional careers
• Physicist named as one of the top scientists in Kansas

Gifts

• Kansas History: Journal of the Central Plains editorial offices migrate westward to K-State with gift from K-State alumnus

Updates from leadership

• Provost's office announces award for outstanding department or unit for enhancing diversity

News and research

• Recreational services offering payroll deduct option
• Scientific influence: 21 active university researchers recognized for shaping science throughout Kansas history
• Tweeting through time: History expert says social media connecting younger generations to the past
• Jan. 3 phone outage

Shared governance

• Highlights from the Dec. 13 Faculty Senate meeting

Events

• Register for the Jan. 11 teaching retreat
• Women's basketball team opens Big 12 play against defending national champion Texas A&M tonight
• Union displays World War II patriotism and propaganda

Human resources and benefits

• How to recognize and prevent sexual harassment presentation for nonsupervisory employees Jan. 10
• Free Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, or COPD, testing Jan. 24

Health and safety

• Recent recalls from the Consumer Product Safety Commission
• Fire alarm testing schedule Jan. 5

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Engineer named Distinguished Kansan
• Union assistant director receives award

Campus construction and maintenance

• Cardwell Hall electric power to be interrupted Wednesday afternoon
• Seaton Court 5 pound steam to be interrupted Thursday

News and research

• Kansas sees economic boost from Kansas State University, Abaxis partnership
• Cotton Bowl community service project brings Wildcats and Razorbacks together for a cause
• Ready for takeoff: Salina campus adds five aircraft to learning fleet

Events

• Training sessions for KSU Foundation accounting manual Jan. 10
• It's alive: 'Young Frankenstein' taking over McCain Jan. 19
• Retirement reception for longtime K-State Student Union custodial specialist Jan. 4
• Prairie companions: New Beach Museum exhibition shows what it’s like to be home on the range from an animal's view

Newsletters, magazines and blogs

• Read about how manufacturing engineering impacts your business in the Advanced Manufacturing Institute's December newsletter