August 31, 2021
Dickens Hall
From the administration
News and research
- Forbes ranks university as a top 3 employer in Kansas
- Hatch chosen as Morrison Family associate vice president for student well-being
- Aerospace and Technology Campus gets new fleet with help from donors
- K-State students offered prestigious Gilman scholarships for international studies
- Education Abroad scholarships benefit students with high financial need
- From one Bluemont to another, Summer STEM celebrates 11th year
Events
- Explore collaborations, find resources and promote your work at Research Connections
- Temme to present personal, scientific narrative of travels in temperate regions of old and new continents
- Suicide Prevention Awareness Week is Sept. 5-11
- Sonia Kovalevsky Day: Math workshops for middle school students
Human resources, benefits and training
- University to offer Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification course
- Fire extinguisher training dates for fall 2021
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Levitt receives Davids-Dunham Award from College of Arts and Sciences Diversity Committee
- Smethers wins KAB Distinguished Services Award, enters Kansas Broadcasting Hall of Fame
Technology
University life
- Free one-week trial of K-State CrossFit
- Kansas State University in Italy summer 2022
- Applications open for Quest Freshman Honorary
- Live Ideas undergraduate journal is looking for submissions
August 30, 2021
Let's make sharing food normal again. COVID-19 vaccine appointments are available Monday through Friday at Lafene Health Center. Learn more at k-state.edu/covid-19.
From the administration
KSUnite
News and research
- Best of the best: K-State among top LGBTQ-friendly colleges and universities
- Fateh awarded NSF grant to develop smart coil technology for AC motors
COVID-19 university updates
Events
- Panel discussion of mental health resources with Coach Bill Snyder
- College of Arts and Sciences to host Undergraduate Research and Creative Inquiry Fair Sept. 14
- Demonstrate broader impacts at Girls Researching Our World on Oct. 23
- Noontime Yoga begins for fall 2021
- Interested in Mock Trial or becoming a lawyer?
Kudos, publications and presentations
- College of Veterinary Medicine announces 2021 class of Early Admission Scholars
- College of Architecture, Planning & Design selects peer educators
Technology
- Required FERPA training for 2021-22
- Microsoft 365 training opportunities for September
- Zoom video conferencing
University life
- Nominations now open for 2021 K-State International Educator of the Year Award
- International Collaboration Recognitions for 2020 scholarly work now accepting nominations
- Caribou has migrated to the K-State Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus
August 27, 2021
From the administration
News and research
COVID-19 university updates
Events
- Join us for the 2021 International Block Party
- Wildcat Dialogues: An intercultural leadership experience for new students
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Rubin publishes timely research about financial literacy among college athletes
- Leslie Wren publishes article in Landscape Architecture magazine
- Peric co-authors GEER report on 2020 earthquake in Petrinja, Croatia
Technology
August 26, 2021
K-Hill on Manhattan's east side. Click the image to read how the hill is connected to K-State.
From the Kansas Board of Regents
News and research
- State gains first aerospace and technology campus with rebranding of Salina campus
- Meritrust Credit Union supports Powercat Financial at K-State with gift
- College of Agriculture again ranked in top 10 among nation's 142 ag schools
COVID-19 university updates
Events
- Today: Service and Leadership Block Party
- Fall 2021 Basic Language Training online classes now open
- Take a September Stroll in the K-State Gardens
- Govind Vediyappan to present Division of Biology Seminar
- Attend Pre-Law Open House Aug. 31
- Spirit of Leadership to take place Sept. 27-Oct. 2
Human resources, benefits and training
- Thursday Teaching Tip: Canvas Setup Basics
- Supervising Students on the Job training session offered virtually Sept. 9
Personnel changes
- Jeff Sheldon named associate director of Sunderland Foundation Innovation Lab
- College of Arts and Sciences department leadership update
Kudos, publications and presentations
University life
- Applications for K-State Libraries Student Ambassadors due Sept. 2
- Accessing your K-State Strengths just got easier
August 25, 2021
Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art
From the administration
News and research
- Important Open/Alternative Textbook Initiative dates and deadlines for instructors
- McCain Performance Series announces free ticket program for K-State students
COVID-19 university updates
Events
- Eighth annual Fighting for a Cure Day Oct. 16
- Sara Evans marks return of the McCain Performance Series
- González and Kaus to present 'Mindful Returns to Campus' TLC professional development event today
- You're invited to Lunch on the Lawn today
- Tour and Treats at Cats' Cupboard
- Inaugural Dr. Bob L. Smith Memorial Transportation Engineering Lecture
Human resources, benefits and training
- Hazard communication virtual training dates for fall 2021
- Asbestos Awareness for KSU Building Occupants virtual training dates for fall 2021
Technology
- Today: Microsoft OneNote training
- CRM introduction training scheduled for fall 2021
- Aug. 30: Getting Started with ETDR Templates
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
University life
August 24, 2021
Let's make crowded elevators normal again. COVID-19 vaccine appointments are available Monday through Friday at Lafene Health Center. Learn more at k-state.edu/covid-19.
From the administration
KSUnite
News and research
- College of Veterinary Medicine team volunteers at Everybody Counts — Manhattan
- U.S. Postal Service price increases
Events
- Sign up to be a small group facilitator for Wildcat Dialogues
- K-State Theatre announces fall 2021 auditions for all
- Be Well Be YOU@KSU
- The Career Center invites students to kickoff
Personnel changes
- Interim associate dean for academic affairs named for Health and Human Sciences
- Acting director of Administrative Support Center announced
Health and safety
Technology
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
University life
August 23, 2021
Welcome back, Wildcats. Read the letter below from President Richard Myers.
From the president
News and research
Events
- Get the scoop on Lafene Health Center, Lafene CAPS and Cats' Cupboard
- K-State Choirs hosts University Sing
- Your art museum reopens: Same place, new memories begin Aug. 24
- K-State Dance will host auditions for Winter Dance Concert '21
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Agronomy doctoral candidate Nida Ghori named 2021 Borlaug Scholar
- Summer veterinary research program includes new mentoring award
- Fatima Jaghoori receives Student Veteran Leader Award from GI Jobs
Technology
August 20, 2021
The historic Conservatory at the K-State Gardens.
News and research
COVID-19 university updates
Personnel changes
Technology
University life
August 19, 2021
The clock that stands north of Holtz Hall was provided by donations from the classes of 1968, 1971, 1973 and 1974.
From the provost
From the administration
News and research
Events
- K-State Recreational Services celebrates 100 years
- Retirement reception to honor engineering professor Don Fenton
- Professional development leadership series addresses shortcomings in three key management areas
- Reminder: 2021 New Student Convocation is Aug. 22
- New K-State students invited to Wildcat Welcome Day on Aug. 25
- Animal Health Regulatory Affairs workshop series begins, expands this fall
Technology
- Reminder: Personal webpage services to be retired Aug. 31
- Getting started with Canvas courses updated for fall 2021
University life
August 18, 2021
Hale Library
News and research
COVID-19 university updates
- Come back, 'Cats: Fall 2021 guide for students
- Returning to K-State checklist
- Updates on COVID-19 in K-State communities
University life
- Union, Housing and Dining Services announce new campus meal plan
- 2021 Mandela Washington Fellows working to reduce gender inequality
August 17, 2021
Kansas State University Gardens
News and research
- Psychological sciences professor awarded $1.5 million NSF grant
- K-State College of Business offers certifications to business students
Events
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Regional UPCEA leadership award renamed for Global Campus dean emeritus
- Sarah Hidalgo-Cook receives Student Excellence Award from online education alliance
Technology
University life
August 16, 2021
News and research
Events
- Retirement reception to honor Cindy Bontrager
- Save the date: DMSA director of multicultural student affairs open forums
- 'The Pride and The Passion' K-State fine art exhibit by Niki Baker on display at Union
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Entomology graduate student awarded USDA-NIFA predoctoral fellowship
- Alice Boyle receives award and gives plenary lecture at binational ornithology conference
- Staley School advances leadership learning and development
Technology
University life
August 13, 2021
Purple and white flowers bloom at the Kansas State University Gardens.
From the administration
COVID-19 university updates
Events
Health and safety
- Ahearn Complex emergency light test
- Annual emergency light tests for Bushnell, Gen. Richard B. Myers halls
University life
August 12, 2021
Chester E. Peters Recreation Complex
From the administration
KSUnite
COVID-19 university updates
Events
Personnel changes
- K-State's Paul Karr to explore engineering, student opportunities in Kansas City
- Recreational Services announces interim director
- Assistant vice president for operational strategy accepts role in Colorado
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Shaffer elected to executive committee of the Engagement Scholarship Consortium
- K-State general counsel selected for elite KC leadership class
Technology
University life
August 11, 2021
Sundial in the Quad
From the administration
News and research
COVID-19 university updates
- Updates on COVID-19 in K-State communities
- Facilities storeroom offers free COVID-19 PPE supplies for K-State units
Human resources, benefits and training
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- One of the best: Musch named top researcher in microcirculation
- Singh hosts annual NSF — PIRE workshop
Technology
University life
August 10, 2021
From the administration
Events
- Flinchbaugh celebration of life set for Oct. 1
- Finalists for Morrison family associate vice president for student well-being announced
Technology
Campus construction and maintenance
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
Volunteer opportunities
August 9, 2021
Thompson Hall
From the president
Events
- Save the date: Morrison family associate vice president for student well-being candidate open forums
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
August 6, 2021
From the administration
News and research
- K-State junior in engineering wins international scholarship
- K-State team receives USDA grant to advance environmental sustainability education
- New international travel insurance program available; upcoming information sessions
COVID-19 university updates
Events
- Interim associate dean of Graduate School finalist forums scheduled
- Beach Film Club: Virtual discussion on Animated Shorts From Around The Globe
Kudos, publications and presentations
Technology
August 5, 2021
From the administration
Events
- Save the date: 2021 New Student Convocation
- Volunteer for In-Person Orientation and Week of Welcome as part of Your Wildcat Welcome
- Save the date for Wildcat Dialogues: An intercultural leadership experience for new students
Kudos, publications and presentations
- K-State engineering faculty earn Concept of the Year award
- Architectural engineering team places in international competition
- Beach Museum of Art director serves as mentor in NSF project
Technology
- HRIS, KSIS and DARS maintenance scheduled for Aug. 8
- Reconnect to the KSU Wireless networks when you return to campus
August 4, 2021
The Meadow, a three-quarter-acre mini-park near the Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art.
News and research
- Improving immunotherapy treatment for cancer patients the goal for engineering research team
- Lafene Health Center, Lafene CAPS and Cats' Cupboard closed on Aug. 6
COVID-19 university updates
Health and safety
August 3, 2021
K-State Student Union
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Nippert serves as workshop organizer for plant ecophysiology workshop in Rocky Mountains
- Advisor Forum announces August Charlie Award
Technology
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
August 2, 2021
Sunflowers bloom at the Kansas State University Gardens.