August 30, 2019
Focused in Friday: Lights in the College of Business Building.
News and research
- Aw, shucks: K-State vet says corn on the cob no treat for dogs
- Football leads the nation in current graduates on roster
- Nippert receives three new NSF awards for grassland ecology research
- Johnson Cancer Research Center fall award applications due Oct. 1
Events
- Landon Lecture by Secretary of State Pompeo at 10:30 a.m. Sept. 6 in McCain
- Reminder: Vice provost for enrollment management candidate open forum presentation today
- K-State prepares to host international livestock conference
- Don Saucier to present 'Teaching Persona' professional development event today
- Scholar Brad Jones to present public lecture on immigration at 7 p.m. Sept. 11
- 'Cloud Nine' artist talk and exhibition installation by Sharon Que
Human resources, benefits and training
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Shamir named Keystone research faculty scholar
- Computer science professor designated as engineering chair
- Statistical training for building research capacity of K-State partners in Cambodia
- Science education is topic of latest episode of Global Food Systems podcast
- Recycling efforts off to great start after move-in
Campus construction and maintenance
August 29, 2019
The first residence hall on campus, Van Zile Hall, under construction in 1926. Courtesy of the Morse Department of Special Collections
From the administration
News and research
Events
- Thomas Lane to share 'What Matters to Me and Why'
- CRM Town Hall Sept. 12
- Former National Geographic editor, photographer to speak at K-State
- Fulbright scholar workshop
- Interior architecture & product design students exhibit 'Enlightenment'
- Dance Marathon Launch Party
Human resources, benefits and training
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Two students receive Gilman Scholarship for study abroad experience
- Biology professor publishes new textbook on landscape ecology
- College of Health and Human Sciences recognizes faculty award winners
- Civil engineering senior wins national scholarship
- K-State hosts 2019 Coffman Leadership Institute
Technology
University life
August 28, 2019
Home Sweet Hale! The first floor opens at 8 a.m. today. Enter at the southeast doors — commonly referred to as the sunflower entrance.
News and research
Events
- Reminder: Associate provost for institutional research candidate open forum presentation today
- Cayuse SP Faculty Training
- Faculty and staff invited to attend 2019 Petfood R&D Showcase
- Join us for the third annual International Block Party
- Osher Lifelong Learning courses begin Sept. 10
Human resources, benefits and training
- Requests for reclassification to be accepted beginning Sept. 1
- Hazardous Waste Awareness training dates
- Supervising Students on the Job training offered Sept. 11
- Hazard Communication training dates
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Staley School of Leadership Studies selects second cohort of Cargill Fellows
- Interior architecture and product design student wins $30,000 scholarship
- Networks edition offers ideas for taking educational risks in the classroom
- Personal financial planning students attend Advisor Thought Leader Summit
Technology
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
- Teaching and Learning Center's news and upcoming events
- Office of the Registrar shares fall 2019 newsletter
University life
- Ride the Union's free game day shuttle
- Pre-Health Ambassadors application open
- K-State in Italy summer 2020 application open
August 27, 2019
From the administration
- A message to the K-State Family for the new academic year
- Vice provost for enrollment management candidate finalists
News and research
Events
- K-State Theatre announces 2019-2020 season and season ticket discount
- Partnering with University Printing offered Sept. 20 for new and current employees
- Retirement reception for John Pence
- Get involved: Check out these campus organizations
- Wildcats Run for Wellness 5K price increases Aug. 30
- Cultivating mindful moments
- Reminder: Associate provost for institutional research candidate open forum presentation today
- Science on Tap to discuss 'What does farm to table really mean?'
- Liskin Swint-Kruse featured in Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics Seminar on Aug. 28
- Pet Away Stress featuring Stress Relief Project
- Pre-Health students invited to an open house Wednesday, Aug. 28
- Sept. 6: Exploring Microsoft Excel
- Cadence a cappella auditions
Human resources, benefits and training
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
University life
Volunteer opportunities
August 26, 2019
We know the number of articles in today's edition seems equivalent to the crowds at home football games but bear with us, you never know when you'll be able to say "Didn't you know? Gee, it was in K-State Today!"
From the president
News and research
- Biochemistry and molecular biophysics professor receives $2 million NIH grant to develop new antibiotics
- Graduate students receive JCERT scholarships for their degree programs
Events
- Cayuse SP Faculty Training
- K-State celebrating sixth annual Fighting for a Cure Day Oct. 5
- Plan to attend the Career Center Cookout
- International Block Party celebrates its third year on campus
- New K-State students invited to Wildcat Welcome Day on Aug. 29
- Reminder: Prize drawings for faculty and staff giving to Welcome Home Wildcats donation drive
- Noontime Yoga for fall 2019
- Political science lecture on partisan electoral interventions and postelection foreign policy compliance
- All invited to K-State Choirs University Sing event Aug. 27
- 'Typographic Vision(s)' exhibition installation by Virginia Green and Mervi Pakaste
Human resources, benefits and training
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
- History professors attend International Commission of Military History Congress
- Keen highlighted in United Nations publication
- Biology professor receives Joseph Grinnell Award from American Society of Mammalogists
University life
- Religious, spiritual and nonreligious diversity on campus
- K-State Athletics Back to Campus Day packages available today only
- Convenient on-campus exercise with K-State CrossFit
August 23, 2019
Focused in Friday: The Berney Family Welcome Center is the front door to all things K-State, including campus tours, New Student Services and the Career Center.
News and research
Events
- Reminder: Associate provost for institutional research open forum presentation today
- Welcome Home Wildcats: 2019 Week of Welcome offers events for new, returning students
- Free Saturday Intro to CrossFit class
- UPC has full lineup of events for Week of Welcome
Technology
Campus construction and maintenance
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
August 22, 2019
From the administration
News and research
- Secretary of State Pompeo to present Landon Lecture on Sept. 6
- USDA-NIFA grant supports efforts to control viral diseases in swine
Events
- Cashiers and Student Accounts Office open for payments Saturday, Aug. 24
- September Stroll in K-State Gardens
Human resources, benefits and training
Technology
August 21, 2019
From the administration
News and research
- University launching online data analytics master's degree
- K-State study on determining teaching effectiveness wins national award
- From KSU Foundation: Council for Advancement and Support of Education selects Greg Willems to serve on national committee
Events
- Aug. 23: Coffee and conversation with IT and Global Campus staff
- Totally Tubular Speakeasy at the Gastropub Friday
Personnel changes
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
Technology
- Getting started with Canvas updated for fall 2019
- Top Hat announces updated tools available for fall semester
Campus construction and maintenance
University life
- International Collaboration Incentive grant eligibility and application Information
- K-State Libraries seeks student ambassador applications
August 20, 2019
From the administration
News and research
Events
- Reminder: Associate provost for institutional research open forum presentation today
- Enter to win Union Station by JP's prize packages when you participate in Welcome Home Wildcats donation drive
- Wildcats Run for Wellness 5K
Personnel changes
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
Technology
August 19, 2019
From the administration
- An update from Interim Vice Provost Mary Tolar
- Save the dates: Vice provost for enrollment management candidate open forums
Events
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Choral professor serves on International Choral Competition jury
- Sara Schoen merits Student Excellence Award from online education alliance
Campus construction and maintenance
University life
August 16, 2019
Focused in Friday: The Bluemont Bell was cast and donated to Bluemont Central College by Joseph Ingalls in 1861 to call students to class.
From the administration
News and research
Health and safety
- Lafene has limited tuberculin during nationwide shortage
- Emergency light testing at Nichols, Thompson halls and Engineering Complex
Kudos, publications and presentations
Campus construction and maintenance
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
University life
August 15, 2019
From the administration
News and research
- From KSU Foundation: Donors contribute a record-breaking $212 million in fiscal year 2019 for Kansas State University
- A Powercat with Precision: Farmer plants giant image of K-State logo
Events
August 14, 2019
From the administration
Events
Technology
August 13, 2019
News and research
- Key collaboration boosting research, academic information technology at K-State
- K-State employees provide generous support to Konza United Way
- The K-State Alumni Association is here to help your campus group
Events
Human resources, benefits and training
Kudos, publications and presentations
University life
Volunteer opportunities
August 12, 2019
News and research
- Home Sweet Hale: First-floor study space opening soon
- Industrial hemp test plots flourishing across the state
- Assistance for students affected by Tyson plant fire
Events
- Sept. 26 seminar examines interruptions in the supply chain of animal pharmaceuticals
- K-State soccer single game tickets on sale today
Kudos, publications and presentations
Campus construction and maintenance
University life
August 9, 2019
Focused in Friday: Tennis courts at the Mike Goss Tennis Stadium.
Events
Kudos, publications and presentations
Campus construction and maintenance
August 8, 2019
News and research
- National student survey ranks Kansas State University among the best college experiences
- K-State access to RefWorks ends Dec. 31
- English Language Program hosts orientation for Fulbright graduate students
Events
- Save the dates: Associate provost for institutional research open forums
- Wildcat Dialogues offers an intercultural learning and leadership experience for students
- Women's basketball season ticket priority deadline is Friday, Aug. 9
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Sue Peterson recognized for leadership in governmental relations
- K-State students named 2019 Scholars in Rural Health
August 7, 2019
From the administration
- Letter from the interim vice provost for student success
- Clery Act Training distributed to campus security authorities
News and research
Events
- Save the dates: Kansas State University schedules two Landon Lectures for fall 2019
- Fall 2019 Manhattan Osher Lifelong Learning Program registration now open
Personnel changes
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Advisor Forum presents new Charlie Award to inaugural recipient
- English Language Program hosts 40 educators from Brazil
August 6, 2019
News and research
- K-State common book author, Adib Khorram, to visit university, engage with students
- K-State researchers land $500K grant to study alfalfa
- K-State welcomes Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board to campus
- Student organization registration now available
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
August 5, 2019
From the administration
News and research
- K-State named Top 10 school for bachelor's degree in media communication
- Tune in for Boscology 101
- K-State researchers to track water movement in plant stems
Events
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Second edition of K-State Polytechnic professor's textbook released
- Historic costume and textile museum curator named professional reviewer for Hometown Treasures program
- Study on tax reform bill to be presented at American Accounting Association's annual meeting
Technology
Campus construction and maintenance
University life
Volunteer opportunities
August 2, 2019
Focused in Friday: The sundial in the Quad.
News and research
Events
August 1, 2019
From the administration
News and research
- Research team awarded $2.8M DOE grant to enhance solar energy capabilities, resiliency of power grid