January 31, 2020
The Martin Luther King Jr. Laying of the Wreaths and Candlelight Ceremony will take place at 2 p.m. today at the K-State Student Union courtyard and MLK Bust.
News and research
Shared governance
Events
- Legislative Review Session today at noon
- Participate in upcoming Landon Lecture with K-State 360
- Fulbright scholar Michael Fahey to present seminar Feb. 4
- College of Veterinary Medicine commencement location change
- SGA to host student body presidential debates on Monday
- Valentine's Workshop Feb. 1 at the Beach Museum of Art
- Professional development in new and social media
- Explore and learn a new language, culture from native speakers
Human resources, benefits and training
Kudos, publications and presentations
- New study changes understanding of protein biology in E. coli
- Dining employees: An essential piece to our puzzle
- Engineering emeritus professor named to national post
University life
Volunteer opportunities
January 30, 2020
Five students play in the snow south of present-day Anderson Hall. Photo courtesy of the Morse Department of Special Collections.
From the administration
Events
- 'Buffalo Soldiers': Movie screening at the Beach Museum of Art
- Deadline extended for Community Engagement Symposium proposals
- Division of Biology Seminar speaker to present 'Investigating Student Buy-In Toward and Utilization of Formative Assessments'
- Alyssa Morris to present faculty recital
- Workshops on holistic graduate admissions for STEM fields Feb. 3-5
Kudos, publications and presentations
- K-State ranked most affordable bachelor's in human nutrition and dietetics
- Yarrow recognized as Professor of the Week
University life
January 29, 2020
Happy Kansas Day
From the administration
- Office of the Provost invites nominations for three university awards
- Do's and Don'ts regarding political activities
News and research
- Message from KDHE on coronavirus
- Zebrafish brain research wins $1.35M grant
- Q&A with Fulbright Scholar Craig Baillie
- K-Staters selected for 2020 Case Study Investigation program
Events
- Join Global Campus at Peer-to-Peer Distance Learning Exchange Jan. 30
- BP Chief Diversity Officer Ray Dempsey Jr. to speak Jan. 29 in college lecture series
- Men's basketball vs. Oklahoma
- Science on Tap presents 'Life in extremes: What limits where animals can live?'
- JP's Sports Grill to Brew Up Some Education
- Financially Speaking: Check Your Credit
- Relevant Resilience! Series
- Notes of Romance: A Valentine's Day concert with the Friends of the Libraries
- Ekdahl Lecture to discuss planning for sustainable communities, food systems and climate action
- Student Organization Leadership Series kicks off with event planning workshop
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Flint Hills ranch life topic of new book from Chapman Center
- Blue Key Senior Honorary wins national awards
- Theatre professor guest star appearance on History Channel program
- Amateur Radio Club wins second place in collegiate contest
Technology
January 28, 2020
From the administration
News and research
Events
- Beach Museum of Art exhibition gives alternative perspective on American West
- Center for Principled Business launching new undergraduate case competition
- TLC Assessment Series: Using Canvas for Assessment in Courses
- Humanities Internship Pop-Up on Thursday, Jan. 30
- Reminder: Agri-Industry Career Fair tomorrow
- Community garden sign-ups start in February
- K-State professor to present at Profs 'n' Pints today
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Anthropology student receives Gilman International Scholarship
- Leach-Krouse awarded Munson-Simu Star Award
University life
January 27, 2020
KSUnite
News and research
- Update on coronavirus for universities from KDHE
- New Master of Industrial Design offered at K-State
- Q&A with Fulbright scholar Jon Adams
- Physics undergraduate researchers help with Large Hadron Collider
- Postal rate price increases
Events
- K-State celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Observance Week
- K-State Libraries announce schedule for spring graduate workshop series
- Two K-State students to present at 2020 Community Engagement Symposium
- Sixth annual Housing Fair
- Georgina Bingham of Vestergaard to share about innovations in commodity warehousing in sub-Saharan Africa
- Education Abroad Faculty-Led Programs Fair
- Visiting Fulbright senior scholar Craig Baillie to present seminar, 'Will Ag Tech Save the World?'
- Brian Geisbrecht to present Anatomy and Physiology Seminar
- Safe Zone Advanced Cyberstalking Training Jan. 30
- Gilman Scholarship events Jan. 30, Feb. 5 and Feb. 14
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Chapman Center announces winners of Interdisciplinary Research Grant
- APDesign students compete in Thomas A. Tyler/Answers Inc. environmental design photo contest
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
University life
- CARE office offers variety of workshops for groups, classes
- Nominate a K-State student for an Alumni Association award
- Cargill Fellows applications due March 17
Volunteer opportunities
- Volunteers needed for study on suicidal thoughts
- K-State students: Apply to join Student Alumni Board today
- Research volunteers needed
January 24, 2020
Focused in Friday: The clock that stands north of Holtz Hall was provided by donations from the classes of 1968, 1971, 1973 and 1974. Each face of the four-sided clock is inscribed with one of these class years.
From the administration
News and research
Events
- Fulbright scholar Jonathan Adams to present free lecture on integrative medicine for chronic illness in vulnerable communities
- Reminder: Retirement reception honoring Steve LaFever today
- University Support Staff Recognition Ceremony
- Applications for Alternative Spring Breaks due Jan. 31
- Free Saturday Intro to CrossFit class
- Cultivating mindful moments
Human resources, benefits and training
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
Technology
January 23, 2020
From the administration
News and research
Events
- K-State Community Engagement Symposium announces national keynote speakers
- Kansas 4-H Discovery Days call for proposals
- Profs n' Pints at the Flint Hills Discovery Center
- 'Bring Your A Game: Leveling Up Class Discussion' TLC professional development event today
- 27th annual Concert Band Clinic begins Friday
- Guest baritone to provide Walt Whitman tribute recital, 3 p.m. Jan. 26 at All Faiths Chapel
- Functional Fitness and Mobility class
- Learn about partnering with Hoeflin Stone House Child Development Laboratory for research opportunities
- Cocktail competition to raise scholarships
Human resources, benefits and training
- Navigating Change: A Tool for Conversations Around Change training session offered Feb. 5
- Join K-State's university records manager for Records Management Training
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Freeland's column published in Badger Common'Tater
- Geology postdoc publishes 'Lead pollution can be detected in North America for thousands of years'
Technology
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
University life
- Call for applications: Sarachek Predoctoral Honors Fellowship and Travel Awards
- LEAD 212 class leader applications due Jan. 27
- International Buddies applications now open
- Pollution Prevention Intern Program now accepting applications
- Learn a new language in 2020: Registration open for Basic Language Training
- Koch Industries Discovery Scholarship and Rising Leaders Program
Volunteer opportunities
January 22, 2020
The stained glass mural, "A Spot I Love Full Well," at the K-State Alumni Center pays tribute to four iconic buildings on campus.
From the administration
News and research
Shared governance
Events
- Save the date: Title set for Feb. 4 Landon Lecture by former Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos
- Faculty Senate to host spring open forums
- Explore inclusive leadership topics at the 2020 KSUnity Conference
- Research and resources to be celebrated at January Thirsty Thursday
- Audacity A Cappella hosts annual Singing Valentines
- Trauma-informed educator to speak at CPSI conference next month
- Expression of Strengths Symposium in the College of Arts and Sciences
- 'Rekindle Your Love of Teaching' at the annual spring FETE teaching retreat
- Registration for the spring 2020 Osher Lifelong Learning Program in Manhattan is now open
- Attend the Agri-Industry Career Fair
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
Technology
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
University life
- K-State Summer School requests proposals for new program offerings for summer 2020
- Applications open for Snyder Leadership Legacy Fellows
- Arts and sciences undergraduate students invited to apply for grant to help them travel the world
January 21, 2020
Welcome, spring 2020 semester
News and research
- Q&A with Fulbright Scholar Julie McIntyre
- Five prominent KC leaders join advisory board at Olathe campus
Events
- KAWSE to host Women in STEM social
- Conference aims to help food industry executives manage risk
- National Stalking Awareness Month events
- Wildcat Dialogues follow-up event
- Explore Ireland: Education abroad opportunity in summer 2020
- Women's basketball vs. OU — Dollar Day
- Feeding Your Future discovery day with the grain science and industry department
- Noontime Yoga for spring 2020
Human resources, benefits and training
Personnel changes
- Agricultural economics announces new communications coordinator
- Polytechnic Campus seeks internal nominations and applications for associate dean of academics and student success
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- 2020 Carl R. Ice College of Engineering Ambassadors named
- Heier Stamm recognized as Professor of the Week
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
University life
January 17, 2020
Focused in Friday: Bike rack on campus.
From the administration
News and research
Events
- Fulbright scholar Julie McIntyre to present free viticulture lecture
- Pam Van Horn retirement reception rescheduled for Jan. 31
- Men's basketball vs. West Virginia
- Music, theatre and dance fundraiser to feature cocktail competition
- Faculty and staff invited to presentation regarding child development laboratory schools
Technology
University life
- K-State First seeks instructors for University Experience and Introduction to K-State Culture
- Chemistry Storeroom closed Friday afternoon, Monday
January 16, 2020
Martin Luther King Jr. gives a speech on Jan. 19, 1968 at Ahearn Field House. Photo courtesy of the Morse Department of Special Collections.
From the administration
From the Kansas Board of Regents
Human resources, benefits and training
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
Campus construction and maintenance
January 15, 2020
From the administration
- Provost names search committee for vice provost for graduate education and dean of Graduate School
- Kansas Board of Regents January meeting agenda items
Events
- Women's basketball vs. Oklahoma State
- Math department to host national competition in computational linguistics for high school students on Jan. 23
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Brockway recognized as Professor of the Week
- Architecture professor presents paper, workshops on the pedagogy of PowerPoint
Campus construction and maintenance
University life
Volunteer opportunities
January 14, 2020
From the administration
Events
- Reminder: Quarterly meeting of the K-State Research Administrators Council today
- Men's basketball vs. Texas Tech
- Last call: Sign up your department for Free for All Friday
Human resources, benefits and training
Personnel changes
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
University life
- Nominate an outstanding employee by Jan. 15 for the Libraries staff awards
- Nominations open for the KAWSE Award
January 13, 2020
KSUnite
News and research
Shared governance
Events
- Community Engagement Symposium 'Student Success and the Public Good' call for presentations deadline Jan. 31
- Steve LaFever to retire Jan. 24
Human resources, benefits and training
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Civil engineering professor part of award-winning research team cited by U.S. Department of Defense program
- Two K-State graduates to receive 2020 Distinguished Young Alumni Award
- Interior design program recognized as one of the best by Architectural Digest
Technology
University life
Volunteer opportunities
January 10, 2020
The Bluemont Bell sits in front of Bluemont Hall. It was cast and donated to Bluemont College by Joseph Ingalls in 1861 to call students to class.
From the administration
Events
- Former Colombian president Juan Manuel Santos presenting Landon Lecture on Feb. 4
- Martin Luther King Jr. Observance Week activities Saturday, Jan. 25, through Friday, Jan. 31
Health and safety
- Annual crime disclosure distributed to Clery mandated reporters
- Annual emergency light tests for Hoeflin Stone House and Center for Child Development
Campus construction and maintenance
January 9, 2020
News and research
Events
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Seay assumes role as 2020 president of Financial Planning Association
- Burrack leads outcomes assessment in-service at Oklahoma State University
University life
- Nominate a graduate student to attend AAAS Catalyzing Advocacy in Science and Engineering workshop
- Free Saturday Intro to CrossFit class
January 8, 2020
News and research
Events
- Tomorrow: NSF ECO-CBET team development session
- Register for the 2020 Top Hat info session today
- Celebration of life for Alberto B. Broce
- January 2020 quarterly meeting of the K-State Research Administrators Council
Kudos, publications and presentations
- APDesign landscape architecture students receive international design recognition
- Marcella Reekie recognized as Professor of the Week
- Graduate student receives presentation award from the Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology
- Advisor Forum presents January Charlie Award
University life
- K-State Global Campus announces improved development grant process
- Annual online catalog updates
- Lafene Health Center's health promotion offers presentations to any student or faculty groups
January 7, 2020
News and research
Human resources, benefits and training
Technology
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
University life
January 6, 2020
News and research
Events
- Facilitate a hands-on STEM activity at Girls Researching Our World
- Pam Van Horn retirement reception from Kansas State 4-H Office
Human resources, benefits and training
Personnel changes
January 3, 2020
Focused in Friday: The official K-State tartan on a chairs in Forum Hall at the K-State Student Union.
Events
- Jan. 9: Proposal teams development session for NSF ECO-CBET program submissions
- Associate dean for online strategic enrollment management candidates to present open forums
- Coffee with Career Center — Handshake training sessions
Personnel changes
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Teagarden recognized as Professor of the Week
- Architecture students win scholarships in annual MANKO Design Competition
- K-State teams place in regional Association for Computing Machinery programming contest
- Animal sciences and industry students participate in undergraduate research symposium
January 2, 2020
News and research
Events
Human resources, benefits and training
- Fire extinguisher training dates for spring 2020
- Asbestos Awareness for KSU Building Occupants training dates for spring 2020
Kudos, publications and presentations
- K-State is the name and promoting higher ed is the game: University receives 43 CASE awards
- College of Veterinary Medicine presents annual preclinical teaching awards