October 30, 2020
From the administration
COVID-19 university updates
Events
- Today: K-State co-hosts virtual George Washington Carver Legacy Innovation and Leadership Awards Symposium
- Safe Zone Advanced Workshop: Moving Forward With Communal Response
- GSC Professional Development Certificate event: Leadership in Times of Uncertainty
- Bakery Science Club to host holiday sale
- 'Kansas Theatre Works' podcast presents 'Tales of the Weird and Unusual'
Human resources, benefits and training
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Sara Boro named recipient of Rising Star Young Leader Regional Award
- Collegian Media Group students win multiple national awards
- DePaoli publishes article on Guillermo del Toro's vampires
Technology
Campus construction and maintenance
October 29, 2020
K-State students can participate in voluntary asymptomatic testing. Learn more about the asymptomatic testing process in this video from Lafene Health Center.
From the administration
News and research
COVID-19 university updates
- Now is the time to get your flu vaccine
- Celebrate Halloween at home with K-State pumpkin-carving stencils
Shared governance
- Reminder: Complete survey for USS/UPS employees on Docking Report
- Reminder: Diversity programming quarter 3 applications due tomorrow
Events
- Union offers free conference
- Kelsey Reider to present Division of Biology Seminar
- Film screening today of 'Woody Crumbo: Spirit Talk' and livestream conversation with director Minisa Crumbo Halsey
- NBAF Laboratorian Training Program informational meeting today
- No Stone Unturned executive director to speak today about therapeutic learning center for children with disabilities
- 2021 Virtual Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Ten K-State graduate students selected to present research at Kansas Capitol event
- Zhang named chair of technical committee for national engineering society
- King places fourth overall at Great Northwoods Sales Competition
- Peer-reviewed publication by Roman Ganta team selected for journal's spotlight feature
- English Language Program awarded FHI 360 grant
- Pre-Law Ambassadors announce newest class of representatives
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
University life
October 28, 2020
From the administration
News and research
- Food waste finds new use as compost in K-State program
- Cats' Cupboard receives Securing Local Food Systems grant
COVID-19 university updates
Events
- McCain Connected hosts the Flint Hills Children's Choir in livestream performances
- Writer, editor Emily Nemens to read from her work via Zoom on Friday, 3:30 p.m.
- Burrack to present 'Introducing PORTFOLIUM: Newly added portfolio system in CANVAS at no cost to the program'
- Canceled: Film studies certificate presents virtual screening of horror classic
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Renewable energy research led by ECE professor awarded third prize from Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
- K-State students select 2021 Student Ambassadors
- Faculty publish article celebrating 100 years of August Krogh's Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
Technology
October 27, 2020
From the administration
News and research
- Hot, dry, windy events are occurring in western Kansas, west Texas more frequently
- CVM early-admit students explore public health in the spirit of Sherlock Holmes
COVID-19 university updates
Shared governance
Events
- Reminder: Civil Unrest Virtual Counseling Sessions offered to faculty and staff
- Safe Zone Advanced Workshop covering suicide
- McCain Auditorium offers livestream with blues legend Taj Mahal on Nov. 17
- ASI Meat Lab holiday turkey, ham sales now open
- David C. Poole to present Exercise is Medicine-On Campus Lunch and Learn
- What Matters to Me and Why begins Oct. 29
- Civics webinar to address Electoral College, gerrymandering and voter suppression
Human resources, benefits and training
Kudos, publications and presentations
- FCI Constructors recognizes efforts of ARE/CNS faculty
- History doctoral student publishes book on the liberation of the Philippines
Technology
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
October 26, 2020
From the administration
KSUnite
News and research
COVID-19 university updates
Shared governance
Events
- New Faculty Institute event on Tuesday, Oct. 27
- Milling Science Club Holiday Sale is on
- Strengths workshop for students and organizations tomorrow
- Ravindra Thakkar to present Anatomy and Physiology Seminar
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Fashion studies students selected to participate in virtual fashion week
- NACADA hosts successful international virtual academic advising conference
Technology
Volunteer opportunities
October 23, 2020
From the administration
COVID-19 university updates
Events
- DMSA offering student support spaces beginning today
- Carl Ade to present Exercise is Medicine-On Campus Lunch and Learn
- Today: Fall 2020 Coffee Hour presents Paraguay
- ArtSci grad students invited to virtual lunch hour with the dean
Technology
University life
October 22, 2020
Provost Charles Taber says we can't become complacent and we must continue to keep the K-State community safe.
From the administration
News and research
- From KSU Foundation: New trustees elected
- Great Plains Region Technology and Innovation Survey for manufacturers, entrepreneurial technology developers
- Union Pacific, SGA and College of Business partner to advance inclusion with workshops, video competition
- Seven undergraduate students earn scholarships from The Hotel and Lodging Association of Greater Kansas City Education Foundation
- Vote for 2021 K-State Student Ambassadors
Shared governance
Events
- Safe and timely drug disposal important to keep kids, pets safe during COVID-19
- Friday's Advanced Safe Zone Workshop has been rescheduled
- Cats For Cans
- SGA, Union Program Council host 'The T.O.H.S.S. up: Interactive discussion'
- Explore graduate student research in virtual poster sessions Oct. 23
- Melissa J. Moore to present Division of Biology Seminar
- Spooky Trivia Night at Union Station by JP's
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
October 21, 2020
President Richard Myers encourages all K-Staters to continue to help defeat this virus and finish the semester strong. Together, we can make K-State shine.
News and research
COVID-19 university updates
Events
- Civil Unrest Virtual Counseling Sessions offered to faculty and staff
- Teaching and Learning Center's second Teaching Chat of the semester today
- Vanguard Lecture Series guest speaker Daniel Liou
- Safe Zone to host faculty and staff introductory workshop
- Empathy: An Essential Leadership Skill workshop today
- Wang to present Commerce Bank Distinguished Graduate Faculty lecture Oct. 23
- Brad Behnke to present Exercise is Medicine-On Campus Lunch and Learn
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
Technology
Campus construction and maintenance
University life
October 20, 2020
From the administration
News and research
- Use Rave Guardian mobile safety app to connect with K-State police
- Irrigation Innovation Consortium requests proposals for collaborative irrigation research
Shared governance
Events
- 'Growing our Mindset: Difference Makes US Stronger' forum today
- NBAF Laboratorian Training Program informational meeting today
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Summit
- Safe Zone Advanced Workshop: 'Understanding Common Mental Health Issues Trans College Students Face'
- Civics webinar to address free speech
- Virtual Academic Integrity Town Hall
- Beyond Bullets and Bombs session offered Thursday
- Safe Zone Advanced Workshop: Sexuality and Gender Identity
- Legal Speaker Series: Rural and agricultural law
- WoodCats present K-State cutting board
- Students invited to virtual Health Career Meet-Up
Human resources, benefits and training
Kudos, publications and presentations
- K-State scientists earn award for pioneering work with wheat genes
- History professor Nadia Oweidat wins research grant
Technology
October 19, 2020
From the administration
KSUnite
COVID-19 university updates
Events
- Leadership webinars open to all during Spirit of Leadership
- K-State Fighting for a Cure shirts to be sold at Union Oct. 19 and 21
- Fall 2020 Coffee Hour: Paraguay
- K-State music ensembles partner with Liquid Art Winery for Jazz Night on the Patios — Live!
- Shane Liddelow to present Anatomy and Physiology Seminar
- International Open Access Week promotes benefits of open access publishing
- Sigma Lambda Gamma sorority hosts Fair Trade Alpaca Wool Fest
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Dippold receives prestigious fellowship, leads panel on race and book history
- Poland and Crain receive inaugural Plant Genome Outstanding Paper Award
- 2020 International Coordinating Council Photo Contest results
- Student organization award nominations due Nov 1
Technology
Volunteer opportunities
October 16, 2020
From the administration
News and research
- Something to tweet about: Veterinary student publishes novel report on hernia surgery for parakeet
- Sensory science researchers part of five-year NIH grant
- What's that Buzz? Project aims to use computer vision to identify bumble bee species
- Video: Research eyes industrial hemp for cattle feed
- Application open for 2021 arts, humanities and social sciences Small Grant Program for K-State graduate students
COVID-19 university updates
Shared governance
Events
- Poole to present Coffman Chair lecture today
- Celebrate Transfer Week with K-State, Oct. 19-23
- 'Growing our Mindset: Difference Makes US Stronger' forum Oct. 20
- Artist Talk by Emily Sheehan
- Chapman Gallery at Willard presents 'Cut' exhibition by ceramic artist Kyle Johns
- Soft opening for Wildcat Community Tutoring and Educational Enrichment Initiative
- Fall 2020 Coffee Hour: Turkey
- Livestream Art in Motion Expo
Campus construction and maintenance
Volunteer opportunities
October 15, 2020
Students can help fight the spread of COVID-19 by participating in asymptomatic testing. Learn more in this video from Lafene Health Center.
From the administration
KSUnite
From the Kansas Board of Regents
COVID-19 university updates
Events
- Reminder: Seventh annual K-State Fighting for a Cure Day Oct. 24
- 'Let's Talk Art': Livestream conversation today with artist Renée Stout
- Emily Mailey to present Exercise is Medicine-On Campus Lunch and Learn
- Adventure OUT online artist spotlight Saturday, Oct. 17
- National Strategic Selling Institute to host Alumni Panel on Monday, Oct. 19
- Haidong Gu to present Division of Biology Seminar
- Law school application workshop
- Free Saturday Intro to CrossFit class
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Doctoral candidate in nuclear engineering recognized for best poster
- Health and Human Sciences students receive CHIA certification
Technology
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
October 14, 2020
From the administration
News and research
- NSF-funded project focuses on improved security of smart devices
- Reminder: K-State Alerts test today
- Kansas State University veterinarian has tips for preventing pet obesity
- Chapman Center for Rural Studies announces its second annual Interdisciplinary Research Grant
- Applications open for NBAF Laboratorian Training Program
COVID-19 university updates
Events
- University launches online options for Lean Six Sigma certification
- Pentz to present 'Life is Hard. You can do hard things!'
- Safe Zone Educational Series: LGBT History — Legislating Bodies
- Safe Zone Advanced Workshop covering trauma and recovery from interpersonal violence
- Art in Motion Expo at the Beach Museum of Art: A conversation between artist Charles Lindsay, Wired's Kevin Kelly
- Today: Free leadership workshop for students and organizations
Human resources, benefits and training
Personnel changes
University life
- WellCAT Ambassadors recruiting for spring 2021
- Center for Financial Analysis, finance department now accepting applications for Financial Analyst Track Program
- Veterans Day banners at University Printing
October 13, 2020
K-Staters care about each other. Amy Hageman, professor of accounting, and William Hageman, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering, explain why they wear face coverings.
From the administration
KSUnite
News and research
Shared governance
Events
- Civics webinar to address criminal justice
- Political science department to host virtual panel on 'The Politics of Discrimination in the United States'
- Spring 2021 Week of Welcome kickoff meeting
Human resources, benefits and training
- Building Your Conflict Management Toolkit offered virtually on Oct. 27 and 29
- Training opportunity today: Student check-ins
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Online students receive scholarships from Kansas State University
- Faculty and staff receive Division of Student Life awards
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
October 12, 2020
KSUnite
News and research
- Computer science professor funded by NSF for open science research project
- 5 ways to make the most of your vote
- JP's restaurants launch online ordering app
- SciENcv for NSF current and pending support and biographical sketch generation
Events
- McCain Connected free livestream show: Acoustic guitarist Andy McKee live from the McCain stage
- GSC Professional Development Certificate event: Building and Advocating for Inclusive and Equitable Work Environments
- Kristen Messenger to present Anatomy and Physiology Seminar
- Legal Speaker Series: Voting law
- Fall 2020 Coffee Hour: Turkey
Personnel changes
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
Technology
- Cybersecurity awareness training instructions sent to your inbox on Oct. 15
- macOS Big Sur: New release may not work with some applications
Campus construction and maintenance
University life
- Submit spring 2021 course material adoptions
- Apply for Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences Graduate Fellowship for spring 2021
- Office of Recruitment and Admissions looks to connect with dependents and spouses of K-State faculty and staff
Volunteer opportunities
October 9, 2020
From the administration
News and research
- Livestock Services' renovations boast increased safety and new technology
- EPA extends funding of university's pollution prevention programs
- Recording now available — Researcher Academy: Research Productivity Webinar
COVID-19 university updates
Events
- Jim Brickman supports McCain Auditorium with virtual 'Comfort & Joy at Home 2020'
- Poole to present Coffman Chair Lecture Oct. 16
- Livestream Art in Motion Expo
Human resources, benefits and training
Personnel changes
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
Technology
Campus construction and maintenance
- Facilities Storeroom gas pumps temporary shutdown
- Upcoming service interruptions on Saturday, Oct. 10, and Monday, Oct. 12
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
October 8, 2020
From the administration
COVID-19 university updates
Events
- KSUnite: Difference Makes Us Stronger
- Indigenous Peoples Day, live art exhibition and US poet laureate
- Bulk Solids Innovation Center launches online academy
- Livestream show 'GO NOW! A Tribute to The Moody Blues — Live From London' supports McCain
- K-State Libraries graduate workshop available Monday
- Zewde to present next Ekdhal Lecture 'The Aesthetics of Being'
- Free trial K-State CrossFit Zoom classes
- Livestream talk today by Tom Folk, co-curator, 'Waylande Gregory: Art Deco Ceramics and the Atomic Impulse'
- Sean Whelan to present Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology Seminar
- 'Let's Talk Art': Livestream conversation with artist Renée Stout
- Ashley Rhodes to present Division of Biology Seminar
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
Technology
University life
October 7, 2020
News and research
- K-State Alerts test Oct. 14
- Geologist receives three-year National Science Foundation grant
- Rural Education Center receives USDA grant to expand innovative robot distance learning program
- Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Sustainable Intensification extends research projects
COVID-19 university updates
Events
- KSUnite: Difference Makes Us Stronger
- Virtual Pink Power Luncheon to feature four-time cancer survivor and entrepreneur Oct. 23
- Podcasts, mixed-media delivery bring K-State theatre, dance performances to world
- Maseberg-Tomlinson to present 'Accommodating Students and Providing Access for All During COVID-19'
- Safe Zone Advanced Workshop covering interpersonal violence in the digital age
- Mental health and suicide prevention activist: Demetrius Harmon
- Research Administrators Council quarterly meeting Tuesday
- Free leadership workshops for students and organizations
Human resources, benefits and training
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Graduate student to complete thesis research at US Department of Energy National Lab
- Global Campus student wins UPCEA Outstanding Student award
Policy/procedure updates
Technology
- Master Extract Reporting in KSIS offered biweekly
- Oct. 14: 'Apps Parents Should Know About in 2020' presentation
October 6, 2020
From the administration
News and research
- Engineering professor's NSF-funded work could have use in robotics, smart devices
- Deadline extended to Friday, Oct. 9, for International Education Award nominations
COVID-19 university updates
- New program supports student employees who need to stay in quarantine, isolation
- Lafene Health Center's main entrance now open
Events
- Window dressing: New Beach Museum of Art installation best viewed from the outside
- Civics webinar addresses the power of monuments and flags
- 'Still a Good Time for the Truth: Race in America' virtual dialogue
- Wildcat behind Burnt Finger BBQ will discuss her barbecue business on Alumni Association's Instagram Live
- Mobile food distribution Friday, Oct. 9
- Graduate Fellowship information session offered Thursday
- K-State Dance hosts Tanya Birl-Torres for 'Embodying Change' workshop
- APDesign Ekdahl Lecture Series presents architect Carlos Jiménez
- Adulting 101: Car maintenance workshop today
Human resources, benefits and training
- Do not delay: Enroll in your insurance before Oct. 31
- Information regarding fraudulent unemployment insurance claims
- Training opportunity: Student check-ins
- Financial wellness workshop: Planning With Retirement Assets
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Global Campus marketing director wins UPCEA Support Specialist award
- Interior design and fashion studies department names 2020-2021 student ambassadors
- Community School for the Performing Arts instructors open for more lesson availability
Technology
- Reminder: HRIS and KSIS maintenance scheduled for Oct. 11
- Oct. 12: Microsoft Teams Essentials training
Campus construction and maintenance
October 5, 2020
From the administration
KSUnite
- KSUnite Weekly
- KSUnite: Difference Makes Us Stronger occurs on Oct. 13
- KSUnite plenary sessions will feature two nationally known speakers
News and research
COVID-19 university updates
- COVID-19 compliance survey available for faculty, staff
- COVID-19 virtual counseling sessions offered to faculty and staff
- K-State Polytechnic offers on-campus COVID-19 testing
Events
- Self-care at K-State seminar with Dr. James Guest
- International Coordinating Council Photo Contest reminder: Participate to win prizes
- Kinesiology department celebrates Exercise is Medicine-On Campus Month
- K-State Fighting for a Cure shirts to be sold at Union Oct. 5 and 7
- Proud to be First Student Scavenger Hunt
- K-Staters organize predictive agriculture symposium, registration open
- Double presentations for Anatomy and Physiology Seminar
- What Matters to Me and Why lecture series
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Advisor Forum presents October Charlie Award
- K-State researchers featured on cover of European journal
- Kansas State University students to host SAVMA Symposium online in March 2021
- K-State students selected to promote libraries, educate peers
Campus construction and maintenance
University life
Volunteer opportunities
October 2, 2020
Face coverings save lives. Andrew Smith, professor of practice in journalism and mass communications, shares why he wears a face covering. Be a part of the solution for a healthy community.
News and research
- Fall 2020 brings university's highest retention, graduation rates
- Polytechnic Campus exceeds freshmen enrollment for the third year in a row
- From the KSU Foundation: Rockin' K's offering fan favorites in the Edge Collaboration District at K-State
- Online Master of Accountancy now available
- Lavis explains girdled trap trees and use for detection of emerald ash borer on campus
COVID-19 university updates
Events
Human resources, benefits and training
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
Technology
Campus construction and maintenance
October 1, 2020
From the provost
From the administration
News and research
- New K-State Polytechnic scholarship helps professional pilot majors
- Researcher, team finding patented ways to help fight tick-borne diseases
Shared governance
Events
- Work by leading art deco sculptor, Kansan featured in new Beach Museum of Art exhibition
- 'Resilience and Perseverance: How Engagement Transforms Lives' virtual event today
- October marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month
- Winter graduates invited to attend Grad Expo at K-State Student Union
- K-State Libraries graduate workshop available Monday
- Livestream talk by Tom Folk, co-curator, 'Waylande Gregory: Art Deco Ceramics and the Atomic Impulse'
- Gardiner Global Food Systems Lecture canceled for 2020
- Martha Smith-Caldas to present Division of Biology Seminar
- Patrick Deneen to give Live Ideas Lecture on Oct. 8 via Zoom
- Today: Civic engagement workshop for student organizations
- Economics Club hosting discussion on school choice
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Greene co-presents at national virtual conference
- Community health worker training pilot underway with extension professionals in College of Health and Human Sciences
- Hoffman receives 2020 K-State Global Campus Outstanding Advisor award
Technology
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
- September eNews from K-State's Olathe campus now online
- Check out the Beach Museum of Art's October 2020 e-newsletter for all the virtual offerings this month