September 30, 2020
From the administration
News and research
- How to avoid the fake news trap
- K-State Marching Band selling discount cards for physical and online vendors
COVID-19 university updates
- K-State expands testing to offer voluntary asymptomatic testing for students, rewards available
- Updates on COVID-19 in K-State communities
Events
- The shows must go on: McCain Auditorium launching new livestream series
- Reminder: General meeting of faculty and unclassified professionals today
- Reminder: Attend today's virtual lecture with K-State common book author William Kamkwamba
- Ed Symposium goes virtual and doubles as recruitment event
- Thompson to present 'How We Follow Through on the Promise of Support'
- You're invited: Virtual retirement celebration for Sandra Stith
- Safe Zone Advanced Workshop covering 'The Realities of Interpersonal Violence on College Campuses'
- First Friday with Ebony Theatre and a Broadway star
- 21st K-State Beef Stocker Virtual Field Day is Thursday
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Shappee and Zoller selected for 2020 Friend of K-State Global Campus award
- Sauer and Roberts provide keynote address for Arizona conference
Technology
Volunteer opportunities
September 29, 2020
From the administration
News and research
COVID-19 university updates
- Lafene Health Center to host additional flu vaccine clinics
- K-State Custodial Worker Appreciation Week
Events
- Carnegie Mellon professor addresses Nineteenth Amendment and social change in free civics webinar
- Registration open for K-State Homecoming Virtual 5K Run/Walk
- Cyndi Slover's retirement celebration
- Research and the State abstract deadline submission extended
Human resources, benefits and training
- Presidential executive memorandum on deferring payroll tax obligations
- Understanding Legal and Ethical Responsibilities of Supervisors offered virtually Oct. 13 and 15
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Krush receives 2020 K-State Global Campus Excellence in Online Teaching Award
- McNair Scholars present summer research at 2020 MKN McNair Heartland Research Conference
- C. Clyde Jones receives UFM Grassroots Award
Technology
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
September 28, 2020
From the administration
- A statement from the Big XII Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education
- Day of Remembrance: Say Their Names on Sept. 30
- Register to vote and create a voting plan today
KSUnite
News and research
COVID-19 university updates
Events
- APDesign Ekdahl Lecture Series begins Sept. 30
- Legal Speaker Series: Immigration law
- Donald Saucier to present Anatomy and Physiology Seminar
- RelTalks public scholarship series providing resources for specific challenges of 2020 kicks off this week
- Register for tomorrow's research productivity webinar
- Career Center and Out in STEM collaborate to host clothing drive for Career Closet
- 2020 International Coordinating Council Photo Contest: Participate to win prizes
Human resources, benefits and training
- Earn your 2021 HealthQuest premium incentive
- Reminder about vacation leave accrual in October
- Training opportunity today: Using FlipGrid in Canvas
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- AMETH professor April Petillo publishes on Black and Native coalition-building
- Oberrieder receives 2020 K-State Global Campus Excellence in Online Teaching Award
- Former Kansas Forest Service leader honored by Arbor Day Foundation
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
- September issue of Diagnostic Insights is now online
- September 2020 Lifelines — College of Veterinary Medicine newsletter
University life
September 25, 2020
News and research
- The place to be: K-State among Top 10 best employers in Kansas
- National Science Foundation awards grant for Smart and Connected Communities project
COVID-19 university updates
Events
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Hight receives award from Society of American Archivists
- English Language Program presents at Indonesia Workshop Series
Technology
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
September 24, 2020
From the administration
News and research
- Dorhout to serve as vice president for research at Iowa State University
- Computer science center to collaborate on Phase 2 US Air Force contract to develop explainable artificial intelligence
COVID-19 university updates
Events
- Reminder: State of the University address
- Eva Horne to present Division of Biology Seminar
- K-State Libraries graduate workshop available Monday
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Future leaders: 32 freshmen named to Quest honorary
- 2020-21 Kinesology Student Ambassadors named
- Three fraternities take top prize internationally
Technology
University life
Volunteer opportunities
September 23, 2020
From the provost
News and research
- Petrescu to lead graduate education at Kansas State University
- Graduate student awarded NBAF Scientist Training Program fellowship
- Veterinary medicine students participate in tortoise anesthesia research
COVID-19 university updates
- Updates on COVID-19 in K-State communities
- Lafene Health Center offering walk-in flu vaccine clinics this week
Events
- Reminder: Attend Sept. 30 virtual lecture with K-State common book author William Kamkwamba
- Hispanic Heritage Month Panel: '¡Si Se Puede: Setting Educational Goals to Achieve Our Dreams!'
- K-State and Wichita State Pathway to Nursing Program info session available for current students
- Poet Kimiko Hahn to read from her work via Zoom on Friday, 3:30 p.m.
- Moorberg, Lindshield and Finkeldei to present 'Canvas Tips and Tricks'
- UFM presentation explores women's suffrage in Kansas
- K-State Law Fair at All-University Career Fair
Human resources, benefits and training
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Engineering faculty members receive named positions
- K-State Choirs hosts Virtual Lecture Series for students
Technology
September 22, 2020
K-State WellCAT Ambassadors hosted an Instagram Live Q&A with Kansas Health Secretary Dr. Lee Norman. Watch a video recording of the session.
From the administration
News and research
COVID-19 university updates
Events
- Next Wildcat Chat in series will focus on the arts
- Free civics webinar to address Indian sovereignty and the US Constitution
- Wildcat Mini-Dialogues Tuesday, Sept. 29, 3-4:30 p.m.
- Ho-Leung Ng to present Anatomy and Physiology Seminar
- Office of First-generation Students to host virtual graduation celebration
- Adulting 101: How to be an informed voter
- 'Manage Your Money. Reach Your Dreams': Virtual event with financial comedian Colin Ryan
Human resources, benefits and training
Kudos, publications and presentations
September 21, 2020
KSUnite
News and research
- K-State Libraries dean to retire in May 2021
- K-State's Rice named Educator of the Year by regional group
COVID-19 university updates
Events
- Provost Taber to speak at Sept. 23 New Faculty Institute event
- International Student and Scholar Services presents fall 2020 Coffee Hour series
- GSC Professional Development Certificate event: Exploring Non-Academic Job Opportunities
Human resources, benefits and training
Kudos, publications and presentations
- APDesign Professor Schwartz publishes new book
- Rubin receives N4A research award and publishes article
September 18, 2020
News and research
- Polytechnic joins FAA's collegiate unmanned aircraft systems training initiative
- Study indicates rising temperatures will increase yield risk, crop insurance premium rates
- Feed the Future Post-Harvest Loss Innovation Lab in the spotlight
COVID-19 university updates
- Reminders about the face coverings and physical distancing policy
- A summary of university updates related to COVID-19
Events
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Architectural engineering student earns Gold Award industry scholarship
- K-State Percussion Studio hosts lineup of special guest artists for fall semester
Technology
University life
September 17, 2020
From the administration
- From VP Bontrager and VP Stephens: Planning for the holiday season
- Message from KSU Foundation President and CEO: Carl R. Ice to retire from BNSF Railway
- Research Weekly
News and research
- Laptops now available for checkout in Hale Library
- New research finds leadership training contributes to more engaged workforce at nonprofit organizations
- Fall 2020 graduation application deadline
COVID-19 university updates
Events
- K-State Libraries graduate workshop available Monday
- Activities carnival for student organizations on Sept. 23
- Fredrik Inglis to present Division of Biology Seminar
- This Friday: Research presentations by two K-State graduates
- Join today: Community Action Talk on free speech
- Free Saturday Intro to CrossFit Class, sign up today
Kudos, publications and presentations
University life
- Nominations open: Commerce Bank Presidential awards for diversity
- DMSA accepting applications for Joey Lee Garmon Scholarship
Volunteer opportunities
September 16, 2020
News and research
- Burt Hall closed due to water line break
- Missouri new freshmen, transfer students may be eligible to receive in-state tuition rate for K-State starting fall 2021
- Dates for fall 2020 TEVALs, create online TEVAL now
COVID-19 university updates
Events
- Reminder: Community Action Talk Sept. 17 to focus on free speech
- Safe Zone Advanced Workshop — K-State Family Center
- Gonzalez to present 'Social Justice in Course Design'
- Sept. 29 research productivity webinar: 'Leading your research program with a business mindset'
Human resources, benefits and training
- Effectively Utilizing K-State Policies and University Handbook offered virtually Sept. 28 and Oct. 1
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Professor Vladimir Krstic receives TreanorHL Faculty Award
- Civil engineering assistant professor named White House Fellows national finalist
September 15, 2020
News and research
COVID-19 university updates
Events
- Free webinar series sponsored by College of Education center explores challenging issues
- K-State celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month
- Center for Advocacy, Response and Education available for presentations
- Movies on the Grass
- Registration for online Osher Lifelong Learning is now open
Personnel changes
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
Technology
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
September 14, 2020
From the administration
- University operations organizational updates
- Nominations for 2021 university distinguished professors
KSUnite
News and research
- Reminder: Office of Student Financial Assistance is relocating
- Grant supports research to mitigate COVID-19 in meat and poultry processing facilities
- President Richard Myers proclaims Sept. 12-20 as Welcoming Week at Kansas State University
COVID-19 university updates
- Lafene Health Center offers COVID-19 testing at no charge for students, faculty and staff
- Workshops available at Counseling Services
- COVID-19 compliance survey results available
Events
- Join the fight against cancer: Seventh annual K-State Fighting for a Cure Day Oct. 24
- Last chance: First-year students invited to Wildcat Dialogues
- Career Center will host All-University Career Fair online
- GSC professional development certificate event
- Register for free webinar on training next set of STEM education researchers
- Join the College of Business Inclusion Summit
- Community Action Talk Sept. 17 to focus on free speech
- Online group advising sessions for public health graduate students
- Economics Club welcomes Shoshana Weissmann to speak about occupational licensing
- Constitution Week: 'Implicit Bias and the Law' talk
Human resources, benefits and training
Personnel changes
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Three doctoral students earn UDP Graduate Student Awards
- Angela Y.S. Park selected for national award by American Political Science Association
- Five incoming students awarded new multicultural scholarship
- K-State recycling shares fall move-in results
Technology
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
University life
September 11, 2020
From the provost
From the Kansas Board of Regents
News and research
- K-State Polytechnic professor assisting with research project recently awarded $1.1 million from NSF
COVID-19 university updates
Events
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Virtual Family Day to honor Whitehair family as Kansas State University's Family of the Year
- Kinesiology associate professor awarded research excellence award
Technology
September 10, 2020
From the administration
News and research
- Physics professor Sayre working on two newly funded NSF grants
- Phase three funding awarded for DARPA CASE program involving K-State faculty
COVID-19 university updates
Events
- Today: 'Let's Talk Art' livestreamed conversation with artist Doug Barrett
- Building Inclusive Student Organizations workshop today
- Weeks of Welcome wrap-up meeting today
- Chris Herren to present Division of Biology Seminar
- K-State Libraries graduate workshop available Monday
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Pinkall, Kansas City Chorale debut at No. 1 on Billboard Charts
- Physics announces 2020-21 scholarship recipients
University life
September 9, 2020
From the administration
News and research
COVID-19 university updates
- Families First Coronavirus Response Act leave, resources for faculty and staff
- Riley County COVID-19 update
Events
- Accounting department's Accounting and Technology Conference going online Oct. 22-23
- Community Action Talk Sept. 17 to focus on free speech
- Updates to mobile food distribution procedures
- Teaching and Learning Center hosts first Teaching Chat of the semester today
- Career Center offers Virtual Drop-In Advising
- K-State Garden Hour: September gardening webinar schedule
- Virtual 2020 Urban Food Systems Symposium set for every Wednesday in October
- Save the date for Spirit of Leadership
Personnel changes
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
Volunteer opportunities
September 8, 2020
From the administration
News and research
- Office of Student Financial Assistance is relocating
- Office of Undergraduate Research & Creative Inquiry Research and Conference Grants
COVID-19 university updates
- Employee EWAW kits are here
- COVID-19 compliance survey available for faculty, staff
- Health department identifies new COVID-19 outbreak
Events
- K-State Polytechnic launches UAS Fire and HAZMAT response training
- Community invited to mobile food distributions
- Recreational Services offers more programs
Health and safety
- Suicide Prevention Awareness Week is Sept. 6-12
- Eisenhower Hall and Holton Hall annual emergency light tests
Policy/procedure updates
Technology
University life
Volunteer opportunities
September 4, 2020
From the administration
COVID-19 university updates
- Wildcats encouraged to stay in Manhattan, Salina, Johnson County this holiday weekend
- Tips to reduce COVID-19 risk while having a social life
- A summary of university updates related to COVID-19
Shared governance
Events
- NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program information session offered Sept. 8
- K-State MTD production season adjusts to mix-media performances
- Today: Virtual Game Night with International Coordinating Council
- 'Let's Talk Art' livestreamed conversation with artist Doug Barrett
Human resources, benefits and training
- Recording available: Three things you might not know about Zoom
- Hazard communication virtual training dates for fall
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- College of Veterinary Medicine announces 2020 class of Early Admission Scholars
- Katie Heinrich named fellow of American College of Sports Medicine
- Groundwork of geology faculty published by GSA Today
- Auckly receives September Charlie Award
- Former K-State public broadcaster named to KAB Hall of Fame
Campus construction and maintenance
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
University life
September 3, 2020
Testing is the most effective way to know your COVID-19 status. See what the process looks like at Lafene Health Center.
From the administration
News and research
- Distinguished graduate faculty award winners show excellence in research, graduate teaching
- Kansas State University and Stormont Vail Health announce strategic partnership
- Research finds incentive, support programs most effective for retaining teachers
- K-State professor receives NIH funding to improve dementia care environments for residents, workers
- K-State College of Agriculture remains on US Top 10 list
- APDesign student receives inaugural Judith Major Award
COVID-19 university updates
Shared governance
Events
- Reminder: Livestream Common Work of Art/K-State First Book Celebration today
- Research productivity webinar: 'Lead your research program with a business mindset'
- Sevin to discuss alternative careers for STEM majors and broader impact
- K-State Libraries announce schedule for fall graduate workshop series
- Lafene Health Center offers Adulting 101 workshops this fall
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
- College of Business Administration launches Menard Family Scholars Program
- Burrack leads workshop for Kaohsiung Medical University in Taiwan
- Pedersen speaks at conference for distance teaching and learning
Technology
- Cybersecurity: Be aware of phishing attacks
- Reminder: HRIS and KSIS maintenance scheduled for Sept. 6
- Sept. 9: Introduction to Qualtrics training
University life
- Counseling Service offering men's engagement therapy group
- Apply to be a 2021 K-State Student Ambassador before Sept. 23
September 2, 2020
From the president
News and research
- K-State research among first to analyze safety of industrial hemp as cattle feed
- Biology's Lee earns USDA award to understand impact of drought on interaction between plant host, microbiome
COVID-19 university updates
Events
- Wesch to present 'PowerPoint can do that!?! Free and Familiar Tools to Wow your Online Class'
- College of Veterinary Medicine Virtual Student Ambassador Panel today
Human resources, benefits and training
- Enrollment open for K-State Supervisory Foundations
- Feedback requested on 2019 KPERS member annual statements
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Leadership development program selects 21 students as next Cargill Fellows
- Pinkall, Kansas City Chorale release world-premiere recording of Kastalsky's 'Requiem'
- K-State Rodeo scholarships awarded
Technology
September 1, 2020
From the administration
News and research
COVID-19 university updates
Events
- Sign up to be a small group facilitator for Wildcat Dialogues
- Virtual Game Night with International Coordinating Council
Human resources, benefits and training
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Doctoral student in nuclear engineering recognized with conference award
- Burrack shares research with representatives from multiple University of California campuses
Technology
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
Volunteer opportunities
- Volunteers needed for biomedical engineering research
- Applications for K-State Libraries Student Ambassadors due Sept. 3