February 26, 2021
From the administration
News and research
- New K-State accounting academy receives lead gift, marks first step toward School of Accountancy
- University announces decision to close pool facility
COVID-19 university updates
- K-State to continue COVID-19 policies, guidance
- A summary of university updates related to COVID-19
- COVID-19 compliance survey results available
Shared governance
Events
- 'Kansas Theatre Works' and Ebony Theatre present 'JAZZ DISTRICT'
- Brotherhood of Eagle Scouts student organization to tour Flint Hills Discovery Center
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Melissa Riley receives inaugural Bowie scholarship from College of Veterinary Medicine
- APDesign professor Ornelas presents at professional practice spring roundtable
- K-State Online students receive scholarships
Technology
Volunteer opportunities
February 25, 2021
From the administration
Events
- Today: Faculty Senate to host spring open forum
- College of Education's Rural Education Center to host teacher retention summit
- Scholar Gabrielle Owen presents on her work Friday, Feb. 26
- Mariana Byndloss to present Division of Biology Seminar
- Natasha Gaudreault to present Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology Seminar
- Brotherhood of Eagle Scouts student organization to host game night at 7 p.m. today
Human resources, benefits and training
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Three graduate students receive awards for their Capitol event poster presentations
- Chapman Center announces winners of second annual Interdisciplinary Research Grant
- K-State Sales Team crowned 2021 Desert Cup champion at Arizona Collegiate Sales Competition
Technology
Campus construction and maintenance
February 24, 2021
From the president
From the administration
News and research
- New book tells the story of Alzheimer's disease
- K-State Alerts test March 2
- K-State students: Don't forget to apply to join the K-State Homecoming Committee
COVID-19 university updates
- Lafene Health Center offers limited vaccine clinic to faculty, staff and students
- Updates on COVID-19 in K-State communities
Events
- Debra Bolton to present 'What Matters to Me and Why'
- Three Minute Thesis final competition today
- 'Learning to Make a 360 Film Assignment' TLC professional development event today
- Beach Film Club: Virtual discussion today on 'Eve's Bayou'
- Powercat Financial to host 'Paying for College as a Diverse Student' panel March 1
Human resources, benefits and training
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Rich Llewelyn recognized as Professional Staff of the Week
- Education faculty and administrators present at national conference
Technology
- Financial Information System unavailable March 12-14
- Advising in KSIS training dates now available for spring 2021
- KSIS training sessions for spring 2021 available
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
University life
- Office of Assessment services support your goals of improving student learning
- Student affairs graduate assistantships available
- Eagle Scout honorary student organization now accepting applications
February 23, 2021
From the administration
News and research
COVID-19 university updates
Events
- View the Distinguished Young Alumni keynote presentations tonight
- K-State TRIO programs celebrate National TRIO Day
- International Coordinating Council to host International Fashion Show March 6
- Last call: Stock Pitch Challenge team registration
- Panel discussion: 'Strategies to Improve Online Teaching: What we can learn from the past year'
Kudos, publications and presentations
- College of Education receives national award for exemplary elementary education programming
- Staley School welcomes new ambassadors
- Kansas State University selected to participate in Collegiate Wind Competition for the eighth time
- Weed science research group brings home awards from national meeting
Technology
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
University life
- Reminder: Snyder Fellows applications due Feb. 26
- Final week to complete nominations for 2021 Kyle Pelton Student Employee of the Year
- Campus application open for Marshall, Mitchell, Rhodes and Truman scholarships
February 22, 2021
From the administration
KSUnite
News and research
COVID-19 university updates
Shared governance
Events
- Jerry Tate to present APDesign Regnier Distinguished International Lecture
- Mathematics Department Women Lecture Feb. 23
- K-State Libraries graduate workshop available today
- Deepa Upreti to present Anatomy and Physiology Seminar
- Reminder: Nozella Brown to present Boyer/Switzer Lecture Feb. 23
- Race for Waste week two results
- Nonprofit and Pre-Law host attorney for Legal Speaker Series
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Army aviation officer selected for Hiring Our Heroes Fellowship in College of Education
- Pentz publishes new book 'DANCE Appreciation'
- Nathan Hein awarded inaugural NAPPN Graduate Student Award
- Jacob Groshek serves as expert panelist in Reddit's Science Discussion Series
University life
February 19, 2021
From the administration
- Spring 2021 progress reports replace midterm grades
- Virtual open forums with OIE director and Title IX coordinator finalists
News and research
COVID-19 university updates
Shared governance
- Filing information for K-State elections
- FY 2022 Academic Competition Team budget request application closes Feb. 26
Events
- Reminder: Coffee Hour presents Kazakhstan today
- Beach Film Club: Virtual discussion on 'Eve's Bayou'
Kudos, publications and presentations
- K-State research security platform featured in EDUCAUSE Report
- Pedersen invited to speak on online learning best practices
Technology
February 18, 2021
From the administration
From the Kansas Board of Regents
News and research
- KSU Foundation named DiversityJobs.com top employer for second consecutive year
- Kansas net farm income climbed in 2020 despite COVID-19; 2021 looks promising
COVID-19 university updates
Events
- School of Music, Theatre, and Dance honors Black History Month through performance-infused IDEall Week; some events rescheduled
- Homecoming Committee donates to No Stone Unturned Foundation, announces 2021 Homecoming date
- Spring 2021 lineup for What Matters to Me and Why lecture series
- Explore graduate student research with implications for Kansas
- John Maron to present Division of Biology Seminar
- Livestream lecture today by Greg Hatch: 'Waylande Gregory and Cowan Pottery Studio'
- Carl Kenly Edwards to present Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology Seminar
Human resources, benefits and training
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Undergraduates selected to present research at virtual Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol
- A closer look at CASE awards: Every Wildcat a Wellcat
- K-State Sales Team competes at 2021 Redbird National Sales Competition
Technology
- Reminder: HRIS, KSIS and DARS unavailable Feb. 26-28
- Automatically import your Zoom Cloud recordings into Mediasite
- Feb. 22: Getting Started With ETDR Templates
University life
- Applications open for 2021 International Student Scholarships
- Find the hidden four-leaf clover: St. Patrick's Day banners at University Printing
February 17, 2021
From the administration
- K-State campuses open today
- Jan. 29 virtual town hall follow-up
- Kansas Board of Regents February meeting agenda items
News and research
- K-State extends fall undergraduate priority admission date
- Local dogs donate blood to save canine lives
- Fair use resources available to K-Staters
COVID-19 university updates
Events
- Carroll to present 'Reducing classroom microaggressions through cultural humility'
- 2021 KSUnity Conference
- 2021 Boyer/Switzer Lecture Series
- Celebrate Mardi Gras at JP's Sports Grill
- Adults invited to join Kate in the Kitchen live for a virtual cooking demo
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Two alumni join Engineering Hall of Fame
- Engineering alumni honored for career success
- Kipp and Clark publish in international education journal
February 16, 2021
From the administration
News and research
- America Saves Week is Feb. 22-26
- Enrollment management centralizes front desk operations
- College of Education's Master of Arts in teaching ranks as 10th in nation
- K-State graduates report employment, continuing education success
- USD 305 students can now earn an associate degree during high school from K-State Polytechnic
- Weather patterns increase risk of Kansas wildfires, officials say
Events
- Race for Waste week one results
- Reconstruction of the first walking machine, other kinetic mechanisms focus of Art and Math Seminar
- Graduate Student Leadership Development workshops series announced
- Thursday @ 3: Combating loneliness & social isolation
- Annual Three Minute Thesis competition kicks off this week
- Wallace Kidd Memorial Diversity Virtual Award reception Feb. 17
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Doctoral student in mechanical engineering places second in poster competition
- K-State Olathe awarded top level healthy workplace certification by the Greater KC Chamber of Commerce
- College of Ag students selected for Kansas Food and Agricultural Policy Fellowship Program
Technology
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
University life
February 15, 2021
KSUnite
News and research
- Most of renovated Hale Library to open today
- Student-driven project leads to new foods from sorghum, wheat
COVID-19 university updates
Events
- College of Education offers national virtual conference on attracting, retaining diverse teachers
- National Strategic Selling Institute hosting Tom Short as keynote speaker during Spring 2021 Sales Week
- Three mobile food distributions for spring 2021
- K-State's Garden Hour kicks off spring series Feb. 17
- Poet Sean Hill to read from his work via Zoom on Friday, Feb. 19, 3:30 p.m.
- International Coffee Hour to feature Kazakhstan
- Three animal health regulatory workshops offered as professional development opportunities
- Mary Cain to present Anatomy and Physiology Seminar
- Students are invited to attend virtual Hospitality Career Meet-Up
- Teachers and Employees Association annual business meeting
Human resources, benefits and training
Kudos, publications and presentations
University life
- Powercat Financial offers virtual or in-person class presentations
- Download your new K-State-themed Zoom backgrounds today
February 12, 2021
From the administration
News and research
- K-State Libraries receives grant to support programs about climate change
- Postdoc Atanu Modak receives 2021 CMS Detector Award
COVID-19 university updates
Shared governance
Events
- McCain Connected presents 'Rhythm of the Dance' in March, a Celtic music and dance celebration
- Kansas State College Advising Corps hosting information session today for potential fall 2021 advisers
- Weekend programs with AdventureOUT
- Pre-nursing students invited to learn about K-State and Wichita State Pathway to Nursing Program
- Livestream lecture Feb. 18 by Greg Hatch: 'Waylande Gregory and Cowan Pottery Studio'
- Free attendance for International Center for Academic Integrity annual conference
Kudos, publications and presentations
Technology
University life
- Lacy's Fresh Fare and Catering now open in Justin Hall
- Don't forget to nominate a graduating K-State student for a K-State Alumni Association award
- Mortar Board nominations due today
February 11, 2021
From the administration
News and research
- How to make the love last when giving Valentine's roses
- Forty-eight Kansas State University faculty members granted sabbatical leave
Events
- Join today's Community Action Talk: 'Unpacking the Election'
- Faculty Senate to host spring open forum
- Registration open for K-State Innovation and Strategy Case Competition
- Gia Biagi to present as part of APDesign Ekdahl Lecture Series
- Art, Storytelling and Valentine Cookies: A Zoom Party
- K-State students: Learn more about K-State Student Alumni Board … and how to become a member
- Lyric Bartholomay to present Division of Biology Seminar
Human resources, benefits and training
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Ten graduate students receive Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Research grants
- Interior design program receives high praise from Hearst Lifestyle and Design Group
- Music education professors' article ranks as most read
Technology
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
University life
- Apply for Morse Scholarship: $3,000 for community-minded summer project or internship
- Student of concern reporting, website updates and protocols
- Joyce and Joe's Cornerstone Café at Hale Library opens for spring semester
February 10, 2021
News and research
- K-State veterinarian shares tips to help pets cope with winter chill
- Sayre receives funding to establish PEER field school in Kazakhstan
COVID-19 university updates
Events
- K-State School of Music, Theatre, and Dance presents IDEAll Week: Feb. 15-19
- Teaching and Learning Center to host Teaching Chat today
- Duke mathematician to present Mathematics Department Women Lecture on Feb. 11
- Thursday @ 3: Diversity and Inclusion in Student Organizations
- Team registration open for annual Gates Capital Management Stock Pitch Challenge
- Sip with SafeRide and win $50 voucher
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Ben Ward, Stacey Bailey and Greg Dressman recognized as Professional Staff of the Week
- Engineering faculty members receive named positions
- Engineering leadership team presents at diversity conference
- Online Journal of Rural Research and Policy announces Thomas P. Gould Prize winner
Campus construction and maintenance
University life
- Art and innovation: K-State Center for Principled Business seeking student art pieces
- Reminder: Center for Risk Management student fellow application due Friday
February 9, 2021
From the administration
News and research
- Seaton, Regnier halls attract design students as future stewards of the environment as APDesign experiences enrollment growth
- Center of Excellence for Vector-Borne Diseases establishes endowment fund to help fight tick-borne diseases
- Forty-six Kansas State University faculty members granted sabbatical leave
COVID-19 university updates
Events
- Morris Family Multicultural Student Center student dedication
- March 27 event spotlights education pathways to Latino families
- Global Food Systems to host invited speaker Jack Bobo
- Engineering Career Fair Feb. 10
- Math Club to host Flying Triangles
Human resources, benefits and training
- 2020 total compensation statements are available
- Understanding Your Role as a K-State Supervisor offered virtually on Feb. 23 and 25
Technology
February 8, 2021
From the administration
KSUnite
News and research
- TDM Studio for text and data mining available through K-State Libraries
- Kansas State College Advising Corps seeks fall 2021 advisers to connect with first-generation college students
- Sustainable Intensification Innovation Lab hosts virtual annual meeting with partners, collaborators from around the world
COVID-19 university updates
Events
- 'Unpacking the Election' focus of next Community Action Talk on Feb. 11
- K-State Libraries graduate workshop available today
- Safe Zone Advanced Workshop: Stalking on a College Campus
- Register by Feb. 11 for International Coordinating Council's International Singing Night
- Registration open for spring 2021 Math and Art Seminar
- Elein Hernandez to present Anatomy and Physiology Seminar
- International Coffee Hour series begins Feb. 19
Kudos, publications and presentations
- A closer look at CASE awards: Seek magazine
- K-State Sales Program hosts inaugural virtual high school sales competition
University life
- K-State students: Apply to join Student Alumni Board through Feb. 21
- Reminder: Staley School class leader applications due Feb. 10
- Reserve a student study space
February 5, 2021
News and research
COVID-19 university updates
- Tips to safely enjoy the Super Bowl
- Reminder on how to use electrostatic Victory sprayers in the classroom
- A summary of university updates related to COVID-19
Events
- Counseling Services invites students to join us at noon every Friday for free Mindfulness Meetings
- K-State experts to host virtual panel discussion about careers in student affairs and academic advising
- Art, Storytelling and Valentine Cookies: A Zoom Party
Personnel changes
Health and safety
Technology
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
University life
February 4, 2021
From the president
From the provost
From the administration
- Reminder: Share feedback on University Strategic Diversity and Inclusion plan by Feb. 5
- Research Weekly
News and research
- Gilman scholarship gives pre-vet students opportunities to study profession abroad
- Hale Library's second through fifth floors will now open Feb. 15
- K-State veterinarian shares tips for Pet Dental Health Month
COVID-19 university updates
Events
- Don Saucier and Be Stoney to present next Difficult Dialogues Feb. 8
- Affinity groups offer Virtual Brown Bag Luncheon
- K-State experts to host virtual panel discussion about careers in student affairs and academic advising
- 'Let's Talk Art' livestream conversation today with artist Randy Regier and film screening with director Gail Lerner
- Spring 2021 DMP Seminar
- Elizabeth Flaherty to present Division of Biology Seminar
- College of Health and Human Sciences hosts digital Live Well event series for campus community
Human resources, benefits and training
Kudos, publications and presentations
Technology
February 3, 2021
News and research
- A CASE for excellence: K-State creative work takes high honors
- New programs help Native, Indigenous, tribal and rural Kansas students develop interest in becoming veterinarians
COVID-19 university updates
Shared governance
Events
- Kathy Brockway to present 'Enthusiasm in teaching: The ultimate renewable'
- International Coordinating Council to host International Singing Night
- JP's Sports Grill celebrates Super Bowl LV with meal packages
Human resources, benefits and training
- Regarding potentially fraudulent unemployment claims and receipt of IRS Form 1099-G
- Reminder: Nominations open for unclassified professional staff, university support staff awards
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Staley School contributes to Kansas Beats the Virus initiative
- Advisor Forum presents February Charlie Award
Technology
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
University life
- Principles of Community posters available for pickup
- Applications open for Snyder Leadership Legacy Fellows
- Lacy's Fresh Fare and Catering offers take-and-bake meals
- International Buddies open for spring 2021 applications
- Blue Key scholarship applications now open
Volunteer opportunities
February 2, 2021
From the administration
News and research
Events
- 'Unpacking the Election' is focus of Community Action Talk on Feb. 11
- Race to Waste recycling competition is here
- 'Graduate Students' Research in the Age of COVID' panel discussion
- Live Ideas to host first spring institute of 2021
- Thursday @ 3: Jumpstart Your Spring with Student Org Basics
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
- K-State's Dodds leads special journal issue on macrosystems biology
- Aleksan Shanoyan receives one of USDA's most prestigious awards
- Engineering Ambassadors selections announced for 2021
- College of Agriculture faculty receive APLU teaching awards
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
University life
- Nominate students for Mortar Board Senior Honor Society
- Introducing: Food Security Scholars
- K-State Blue Key applications now open
Volunteer opportunities
February 1, 2021
From the administration
- Share feedback on University Strategic Diversity and Inclusion plan
- Student ombudsperson position announcement
KSUnite
News and research
- DOD funds research to expand development of form-fitting circuitry
- Kansas State College Advising Corps convenes advisory board
- Johnson Cancer Research Center spring award applications due March 1
COVID-19 university updates
Events
- K-State celebrates MLK Observance Week Feb. 1-5
- February celebrates Black History Month
- Polytechnic to host free webinar on UAS regulation changes from FAA
- Mathematics department hosts Women Lecture Series
- Union offers free national conference
- K-State Libraries announce schedule for spring graduate workshop series
- Thursdays @ 3 new virtual leadership series for K-State students
- Kimberly Kirkpatrick to present Anatomy and Physiology Seminar
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Nick Lander recognized as Professional Staff of the Week
- APDesign students compete in 2021 Thomas A. Tyler/Answers Inc. environmental design photo contest
Technology
Campus construction and maintenance
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
- January 2021 e-news from K-State Olathe
- Check out the Beach Museum of Art's February 2021 e-newsletter for all virtual offerings this month
University life
- Spring success with Academic Achievement Center support
- Ten-Minute Tune-Ups: Resume critique service starts Monday, Feb. 1
- K-State Risk Management Center now accepting student fellowship applications
- Staley School accepting class leader applications