October 30, 2015
From the president
News and research
- Make your health insurance elections now, deadline is Oct. 31
- K-State expert joins statewide team to understand and prevent adverse childhood experiences
- The International Year of Soils: Soils and the products we use
- Veterinarian offers tips to keep Halloween safe, less stressful for pets
Events
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Kansas State University graduate receives Rotary scholarship to research drama therapy for women with post-traumatic stress disorder
- K-Staters present at Kansas College and University Professional Association
- Dobrzanski serves as juror for international piano competition
- Diaz de Sabates gives a lecture in Mendoza, Argentina
- American ethnic studies professor to present as part of National Endowment from the Humanities grant award project
- Engineering students attend 2015 Gas Machinery Conference
Technology
Campus construction and maintenance
- Service interruption: Throckmorton Hall parking lot B-15
- Service interruption: Anderson Hall chilled water
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
October 29, 2015
From the vice president for research
News and research
Events
- Departments: Free disposal of hard drives Nov. 3
- Attend diversity learning events Nov. 12-13
- Ecological Genomics Institute hosts 13th annual International Symposium
- Kansas State University Gardens Luncheon Seminar Series continues Nov. 12
- Mathematics department to host national competition for students in grades 1-12
- Poet Natalie Diaz to read from her work on Friday
Human resources, benefits and training
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Industrial and manufacturing systems engineering faculty present at FORMS conference
- Dunn to receive radiation science and technology award
- Women's studies lecturer presents at international conference
- Kansas State University team places second at regional construction competition
Gifts
Campus construction activities
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
October 28, 2015
From SGA
From the KSU Foundation
Research
News and research
- A letter from 2015 Homecoming Grand Marshal Russell Hardin
- Apply today: Deadline for undergraduate research, travel award grant applications Nov. 2
- Fellowships for female international students, postdocs deadline Dec. 1
- Like a good scare? You're not alone, according to a K-State psychological sciences professor
Events
- Rosalyn Durant to deliver 16th annual Huck Boyd Lecture in Community Media
- Bakery Science Club sale today
- K-State Online: Canvas walk-in help session Oct. 30
Human resources, benefits and training
- Open Enrollment deadline is near
- Fire extinguisher training offerings scheduled for October-December
- Initiating Difficult Conversations training offered in November
- Emotional wellness: Depression Awareness Month
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- JMC students winners in South Central Broadcast Society awards
- National Agricultural Biosecurity Center staff present Livestock Emergency Response Plan toolkit at U.S. Animal Health Association
- Engineering graduate students place in top 2 percent at international programming competition
- Engineering Extension group hosts grant-writing workshop in Germany
- University co-founded TechAccel wins award for innovative approach to food solutions
University life
October 27, 2015
From the administration
Research
News and research
- Ground meat safety from pasture to plate
- Bruce Schultz to be interim head of anatomy and physiology department
- Internal search for interim vice president for research announced
Events
- Kansas budget topic of Nov. 3 Lou Douglas Lecture on Public Issues
- Stoney, students present today on 'The Other Wes Moore' as part of faculty/staff lecture series
- K-State Online brown-bag lunch series: Gradebook management basics Oct. 29
- Art for Every Home speaker series presentation 'Thomas Hart Benton: The Perils of War' Oct. 29
- CVs and Resumes for Grad Students workshop today
- LGBT Resource Center to host STEM networking event Nov. 2
- Adopt-a-School Project Bingo Night fundraiser on Nov. 6
- FIRE's film series presents 'La Cosecha'
- Honorees of the Women of Distinction Recognition Ceremony
- Boren Awards representative visits K-State
- Kakes for Kaiden Schroeder
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Geology department faculty member Abdelmoneam Raef nominated for the prestigious Eni 2016 award
- Oregon State University lecture series honors K-State geographer Richard Marston
October 26, 2015
From the administration
News and research
- Learn more about second U.S.-China Joint Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Program's second reunion through video
- Results from the Staley School of Leadership Studies and Harvesters mobile food distribution
- K-State Campus Store supports local nonprofit
- Rediscover Total Rewards update
- KSU Foundation relocates to K-State Office Park at 1800 Kimball Ave.
Shared governance
Events
- The Library and Your Research: Preparing your ETDR for submission
- Research and the State graduate student poster session tomorrow
- K-State undergraduate researcher to present on XY chromosome variations Oct. 26
- Nobel laureate astrophysicist Adam Riess to speak at K-State Oct. 27
- Free workshops cover vital skills for digital humanities researchers
- Music from the 'Pacific Rim' to be performed Monday, Oct. 26
Kudos, publications and presentations
- K-Staters receive National Role Model Awards
- Kansas State University pathobiology graduate student receives prestigious Chinese scholarship
October 23, 2015
Events
- Marathon reading of Dante's epic poem 'Divine Comedy'
- Political science lecture on public support of the draft Oct. 26
- SafeZone Advanced Training today
- Jazz legend, former band leader of the Saturday Night Live Band to perform Oct. 27, 28
- All invited to Nepal Night in appreciation of supporting the Nepal earthquake victims
- Public lecture about Spanish Gen. Francisco Franco
Kudos, publications and presentations
- K-State recognized as a Phi Kappa Phi Chapter of Excellence
- Selfridge receives 2015 award from American Society of Botanical Artists
- SoAR Foundation announces Scientific Advisory Committee Assembled to Strengthen Agricultural Research
Gifts
Technology
October 22, 2015
From the vice president for research
From the KSU Foundation
News and research
- Ed Heptig elected president of Central Region of the Association of Physical Plant Administrators
- K-State earning several national recognitions
Events
- Center for the Advancement of Digital Scholarship to present 'A Fragile Trust'
- Fall Choral Concert Oct. 23 in McCain Auditorium
- Kansas Entrepreneurship Challenge seeks Kansas high school students with business ideas
Human resources, benefits and training
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Architecture professor presents paper at national teaching conference
- Students, faculty presenting at Kansas Association for the Education of Young Children Conference
- Thanks to Greeks going green in 2015
- Physics graduate student receives poster award at national conference
- Two design students, teammates win regional competition
- Tatonetti wins award for recent book
Campus construction and maintenance
October 21, 2015
News and research
- Regalia deadline approaches
- K-State College of Veterinary Medicine tabs Brad White as interim director for Beef Cattle Institute
Events
- Thesis, dissertation ETDR walk-in workshops Oct. 22-Nov. 20
- Central States Marching Festival Oct. 24 at K-State
- K-State geographer to discuss reconstructing past ecosystems
- Innovation, creativity, economic growth: Prominent chemist and entrepreneur to give talk
- Bakery Science Club Sale today
- K-State Online: Canvas training available in November
- Band concert tonight in McCain Auditorium
- American Ethnic Studies Student Association Resource Workshop
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Miller inducted into Kansas Broadcasting Hall of Fame
- Goins wins prestigious Association for Recorded Sound Collections Award for Excellence for 'Blues All Day Long' biography
Technology
October 20, 2015
News and research
Events
- Alpha Zeta presents the Peterson Farm brothers
- Hard Drive Recycling Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3
- K-State KNEA-SP upcoming professional development
- Division of Biology invites noted doctoral graduate back to campus
- K-State Postdoctoral Association election of officers on Wednesday, Oct. 21.
- Jefferson Science Fellowship Seminar Nov. 5 to feature Anil Pahwa
- K-State Online: Canvas walk-in help session Oct. 23
- Talk by award-winning children's author, illustrator Christopher Myers on Thursday
- Lineup set for 10th annual Friends of the K-State Libraries' Hale Library Concert Series
- Tickets required for Wednesday's 'The U-2 Incident and the Cold War' lecture
Human resources, benefits and training
Kudos, publications and presentations
- K-State physics personnel selected as 2016 CMS LPC Distinguished Researchers
- K-State anthropologist serves on international film award panel
- Hasler to receive Illuminating Engineering Society Presidential Award — again
- Cargill executive's lecture on climate change available online
- Education honorary inducts 22 members
- Faculty, students to present at annual Mentoring Conference
- Professor DePaoli presents at 2015 Literature Film Association conference
Campus construction activities
October 19, 2015
From the provost
News and research
- Significant funds available to support faculty publishing in open access journals
- Third-year APDesign students win in regional competition
Events
- College of Human Ecology sponsors lecture by Australian Fulbright scholar
- Film screening: 'When the Well Runs Dry' at the Beach Museum of Art Oct. 22
- Workshop for Grad Students: Understanding academic integrity through multiple lenses
- Black Faculty and Staff Alliance meets today
- K-State Research and Extension hosts 2015 annual conference on K-State campus
- Learn more about STEM teaching strategies Nov. 6
Human resources, benefits and training
Kudos, publications and presentations
Campus construction and maintenance
October 16, 2015
From the administration
News and research
- Approaching deadline for Graduate Student Council's Notable Scholarly Achievements Newsletter
- Former US press secretary Marlin Fitzwater receives honorary doctorate from Kansas State University
- Graduate School announces second year of small research grant program
- Partnership helping to generate research opportunities in food, water, energy
- APDesign students working with Sunset Zoo Spooktacular
- Mediasite: '500 - internal server error' problem fixed
- Beef Cattle Institute slated for new director, advisory board
Events
- First Hot Sardines show a sellout, but tickets remain for second show
- Kansas State Polytechnic's Alexander uses sabbatical to improving aviation safety standards in Belize
- K-State English professor to discuss acorn symbolism
- Registration for Dining Etiquette Workshop is still open
- Association of American Colleges and Universities senior scholar to speak on diversity teaching and learning
- Meeting the National Science Foundation's broader impact requirements: Information session offered Oct. 19
Kudos, publications and presentations
Technology
Campus construction and maintenance
University life
October 15, 2015
From the administration
From the Kansas Board of Regents
From the vice president for research
News and research
- Recruit doctoral students: Funding opportunity for all graduate programs
- Kansas State University introduces polytechnic campus
Events
- Indian classical music concert Oct. 28
- K-State Libraries' Center for the Advancement of Digital Scholarship celebrates Open Access Week
- Graduate student professional development opportunity today
- SafeZone advanced training Oct. 20
- Entomology Distinguished Alumni Series presents Kirby Stafford
- Week of events shows how chemistry offers formula for fun
- Military family and struggles with war focus of 'American Tet' at Purple Masque Theatre Nov. 5-7
Human resources, benefits and training
- Plan C, health savings account and health reimbursement account questions answered at info session
- Search Committee Training now available
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Entrepreneurship professor Saurav Pathak appointed as an ad-hoc reviewer for prestigious conference
- Thanks to Greeks going green in 2015
Campus construction activities
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
University life
October 14, 2015
Research
News and research
- May/August 2016 intersession course proposals due Nov. 13
- Study abroad exhibit on display at College of Architecture, Planning & Design
- Interior architecture & product design students visit Steelcase University in Grand Rapids, Michigan
- College of Veterinary Medicine hosts second reunion of U.S.-China Joint DVM Program
Events
- Bakery Science Club Sale today
- Coach Weber to Host Hoop Scoop for Women event
- Union Program Council sponsors Children's Carnival
- University Consortium for Geographic Information Science Fellow Robert McMaster to discuss GIScience Initiatives at University of Minnesota
- Guest speaker Tamara Denning to present on human-centered computer security and privacy
- College of Arts & Sciences to celebrate Eisenhower Circle Celebration, recognize distinguished alumni and student scholars
- Partners K-State Salina and Westar Energy build one of the largest enclosed flight facilities for UAS in the nation
Health and safety
Technology
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
October 13, 2015
From the provost
From the administration
News and research
- Movement Challenge complete: Enter your activity today
- Homeland Security offers $100K to support Think and Do competition for NBAF
- Pair of Kansas State University faculty members cover the topic of CLC transport proteins in latest physiology journal
Events
- L.I.F.E. Program Water Aerobics Session 2
- Geography alumnus to receive award and present lecture on data sharing
- NVivo 10/11 Advanced presentation slated for Oct. 23
- K-State biologist to discuss wetlands conservation
- K-State Online brown-bag lunch series: Building simple quizzes Oct. 15
- Kat Chats: Finding the Balance at K-State
- Meetings of Adolescents and Adults with Autism Support Group
- Historian of U.S. law, culture and dress looks at lost art of dressing in Manhattan presentations
- Learn to make Pain au Chocoloate for free
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
Campus construction and maintenance
October 12, 2015
From the administration
News and research
- Become a member and help the K-State Alumni Association #MakeIt20
- SPARK Tank announces Research and Travel Grant winners; Office of Undergraduate Research & Creative Inquiry now accepting spring 2016 grant proposals
- Kansas State University launches $1 billion Innovation and Inspiration Campaign; $766 million raised to date
Events
- K-State to open new Southeast Research and Extension Center in Parsons
- Vietnamese Student Association 'Too Spooky Pho You' fundraiser
- Communicators' Brown Bag: Promoting research Oct. 15
- On Track meeting Oct. 15 can help employees earn degree while working on campus
- Parrish Lecture on Religious History to feature Edith Blumhofer from Wheaton College
Kudos, publications and presentations
- K-State Research and Extension faculty honored at national conference
- Center for Risk Management Education & Research announces new class of student fellows
- Geography faculty, students present at regional meeting
- College of Business Administration's Edward Jones Sales Competition awards $2,500 to students
October 9, 2015
From the administration
News and research
Events
- Learn how undergraduate research can 'spark' your resume
- K-State volleyball in Bramlage at 2 p.m. Saturday
- National 4-H Week student feature: Brooke Jackson
- Graduate student retreat Oct. 16
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Dobrzanski performs, teaches at Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
- K-State geography students honored at regional meeting
- Welch receives Higuchi-KU Endowment Research Achievement Award
- Grain science professor edits major reference work
- Registered veterinary technician at Kansas State University discovers, publishes about tapeworm parasite in maned wolf at local zoo
Technology
Campus construction and maintenance
Volunteer opportunities
October 8, 2015
From the vice president for research
News and research
- Lafene Health Center will open late Friday morning
- Prestigious accreditation places Center for Child Development among the best in the nation
Events
- K-State Theatre opens season with love story 'Eurydice' based on Greek mythology
- K-State alum to discuss benefits of undergraduate research
- Vernon Larson Lecture today featuring Valentina Pidlisnyuk
- Climate change meeting Friday open to all
- Register for the Institute for Student Learning Assessment/Diversity Summit
- Social Media Roundtable meets today
- National 4-H Week student feature: Garrett Kays
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Erickson cited for distinguished service
- Engineering associate dean to present in China
- Entrepreneurship professor Saurav Pathak’s paper published in Human Relations
Technology
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
October 7, 2015
From the administration
From the KSU Foundation
News and research
- Interest in video games helps Kansas State University student from Prairie Village shape future career
- Nominations now open for the 2015 International Educator of the Year Award
Events
- K-State GIScience Club to meet Oct. 7
- National 4-H Week student feature: Kate Hagans
- iPad User Group meeting Oct. 8: A look at iOS 9
- K-State historian to discuss models that capture human-environment interactions over time
- Eminent ecologist to speak at K-State
- Bakery Science Club sale today
- Learn all about e-newsletters and how to reach your alumni, donors and friends with engaging news: Training is Oct. 14
- K-State CARE 'Yes Means Yes' seminar
- Join the faculty and staff celebration today
- SPARK Week continues with an address by President Schulz today
- Register now for first-generation seminar
- Navigate intellectual property at the Working With Industry workshop
- K-State Fighting for a Cure shirt sale Oct. 7-8
- Percussionist and technologist to perform free concert Oct. 22
- Encourage students to explore their options at Majors, Minors and More
- Entrepreneur and hospitality lecture series to feature Fred Willich from Hi-Tech Interiors
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Biochemistry student from Leawood recognized with Women in STEMM award
- American ethnic studies professor gives invited panel presentation
Technology
Volunteer opportunities
- Alpha Phi Omega seeks volunteer opportunities on campus and in community
- Kids needed for a kinesiology and nutrition research study
October 6, 2015
Research
News and research
- K-State Salina builds one of the largest enclosed flight facilities for unmanned aircraft systems in the nation
- Correction: K-State Police investigating bull shot at Purebred Beef Unit
Events
- Community invited to participate in K-State Homecoming events
- Find your undergraduate research spark: Panel to discuss research not taking place in the lab
- Internship hunting? Create an awesome resume
- Cargill executive Greg Page to speak Oct. 12 about climate change, food production
- Intersections of art, science and technology at the Beach Museum
- H&R Block chief marketing officer to speak at College of Business Administration's Distinguished Lecture Series
- Bakery Science Club meeting
- 'The Other Wes Moore' author to give Oct. 14 presentation connected with university common book
- K-State Salina's Civic Luncheon Lecture to highlight community improvement, future of city planning
- Celebrate News Engagement Day 2015
- K-State Online brown bag lunch series: Personal settings, profiles and ePortfolios Oct. 8
- National 4-H Week student feature: Anna Setter
Human resources, benefits and training
Kudos, publications and presentations
- APDesign students Lanting Su and Jacob Kelly-Salo win American Institute of Architects Kansas Student Design Competition
- DePaoli publishes article on Mexican women screenwriters
- Heckman earns top research award at financial planning conference
- Office of Undergraduate Research & Creative Inquiry announces six student ambassadors
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
October 5, 2015
From the administration
From the vice president for research
- Reminder: The Office of the Vice President for Research seeks applications for the Water Seed Grant Program
- Fanning the flames: The impact of undergraduate research
News and research
- Improvements to K-State's short-term programs abroad lead to record participation
- Men's basketball single game tickets on sale now
- Last call: Shred Day is Tuesday, Oct. 6
Events
- Join the faculty and staff celebration this Wednesday
- Find your undergraduate research spark
- Library workshop 'Finding the Data You Need' for graduate students today
- McCain Performance Series to feature 'Dracula,' the classic gothic horror story by Bram Stoker
- Pinkneys present on social justice through children's literature
- National 4-H Week student feature: Chase Reed
- Staley School of Leadership Studies hosts fifth annual Spirit of Leadership event
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Professor Wendy Ornelas speaks at American Institute of Architects Women's Leadership Summit
- Professor Bob Condia awarded American Institute of Architects Kansas’ Schirmer Award
- College of Human Ecology honors six for professional accomplishments
Campus construction and maintenance
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
October 2, 2015
News and research
- Psychology is Emily Jorgensen's 'spark' for undergraduate research
- Enrollment Management Task Force members announced
- Results are in: Week two of the Movement Challenge
- K-State student-athletes featured in Big 12 Champions for Life campaign
Events
- Amateur Radio License examinations
- Mediasite downtime Saturday, Oct. 3
- College of Education holds drumming session today
- K-State Women's Rugby Club match
- Academy Award-winning actress Shirley MacLaine to share stories of career, life Oct. 11 at McCain
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Communication sciences and disorders faculty, students present at state conference
- Heckman receives top research award at financial planning conference
- Agronomy, chemical engineering professors earn Commerce Bank and W.T. Kemper Foundation Distinguished Graduate Faculty Award
- Marriage and family therapy doctoral student earns inaugural Marie R. Bonebrake Graduate Award
- Kansas State University veterinary students earn scholarships from national bovine association
- Researchers showcase university invention at Smithsonian Innovation Festival
Technology
October 1, 2015
From the administration
From the vice president for research
News and research
- K-State Alumni Association names former football captain grand marshal for homecoming parade
- Campus Security and Fire Safety Reports now available
- APDesign helps with wounded warrior project
- University Honors Program admits 302 new students
- National award honors university's commitment to diversity
Events
- National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program submission tips session offered
- Welcome reception for new K-State administrators today
- Staley School of Leadership Studies partners with Harvesters to host mobile food pantry
- SafeZone advanced training 'Cross Cultural/Intergroup Dialogue'
- K-State Olathe offering clinical oncology regional continuing education event
- Upcoming K-State volleyball matches now in Bramlage
- Resources for College Success, Oct. 7
- SPARK Week: Oct. 5-9 showcases undergraduate research at Kansas State University