October 29, 2021
Backyard pond and patio at Chalmers Hall.
From the administration
COVID-19 university updates
- In case you missed it: K-State Today special issue on COVID-19 vaccine requirement timeline
- A summary of university updates related to COVID-19
Events
- K-State piano studio in recital devoted to Scott Joplin
- Smurthwaite Scholarship and Leadership House to host open house today
- 'Frankenstein' Lightning Lectures hosted by K-State English department tonight
- Yasir Ahmed-Braimah to present Division of Biology Seminar
- Primary texts certificate program will host Michelle Schwarze for Live Ideas Lecture
Human resources, benefits and training
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Center on Aging, Austin Pfannenstiel selected for Excellence in Innovation and Economic Engagement awards
- Honor and Integrity System presents at AAC&U Symposium
- College of Business to host retired chairman and CEO of International Paper
- Architecture professor elected chair of Kansas State Board of Technical Professions
Technology
October 28, 2021
The K-State Alumni Center and Berney Family Welcome Center.
From the president
From the administration
News and research
- K-State Salina receives collection of UAS equipment from Kansas family
- Tour the renovated Morse Department of Special Collections
Events
- Joe Tiao Lecture in Economic Issues canceled
- Don't forget to vote for 2022 K-State Student Ambassadors
- Milling Science Club Holiday Sale order form now available
- Deborah Willis to discuss 'Home: What Does It Look Like? Gordon Parks Responds' Nov. 4
- ECM hosts Real Food Lunch Oct. 29
- Julie Gibbs to present Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology Seminar at 3:30 p.m. today
- Workshop on music production and building your own recording studio
- K-State Gardens to host hybrid poinsettia sale
Human resources, benefits and training
- Open enrollment extended through Nov. 5
- Thursday Teaching Tip: Empathy for yourself and your students
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Staley School faculty and graduate students contribute to publication on culturally relevant leadership learning
- Pedersen and Ritter present remote work topic at regional conference
- Kramer wins ACI award for sustainability
- Agricultural economics honors two distinguished alumni
Technology
- Cybersecurity: Prioritizing cybersecurity in a hybrid workplace
- Malwarebytes will be blocked from K-State network beginning Oct. 29
Campus construction and maintenance
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
University life
- Entomology Club celebrates 100 years at K-State
- 2022 K-State Proud shirts available for a limited time for faculty and staff
October 27, 2021
News and research
- Scoglio and Valent earn Distinguished Graduate Faculty Award for excellence in research, graduate teaching
- Inaugural K-State Salina Social Work Wildcat Conference trains industry professionals from around region
- College of Business human resources track aligns with SHRM
- Call for nominations for Davids-Dunham Award
COVID-19 university updates
- How to find a COVID-19 vaccine
- Updates on COVID-19 in K-State communities
- Reminder: Faculty, staff can win prizes by getting COVID-19 vaccine
Events
- Teaching and Learning Center to host Teaching Chat today
- K-State Theatre opens 'Frankenstein' at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 28
- Mathematics department to host 60th William J. Spencer Lecture Oct. 28
- 'Bandwidth Tax of Uncertainty: Helping Students Recover Cognitive Capacity Lost to 'Differentism' and Other Walls We Build'
Human resources, benefits and training
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Huck Boyd Institute commends President Myers
- K-State director of military affairs to testify before US Senate committee
- Modern languages inducts students into National Collegiate German Honor Society
- College of Business presents awards at inaugural Evening of Gratitude
- More than 200 high school students return to campus for K-State Theatre's Workshop Day
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
University life
October 26, 2021
Dykstra Hall
News and research
Events
- K-State Holiday Bake Sale preorder form now available
- Safe Zone Advanced Workshop, 'A Conversation with CARE: Social Factors Contributing to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women'
- Human Development and Family Science Student Association hosts Chipotle fundraiser today
- Mathematics department to host teaching math through art presentation in online seminar
- History department hosts author Landry Brewer on presentation of 'Cold War Kansas'
Human resources, benefits and training
Kudos, publications and presentations
- K-State Marching Band hosts successful Central States Marching Festival
- National Strategic Selling Institute hosts fall 2021 Edward Jones Sales Competition
- Engineering professor and graduate student receive Institution of Civil Engineers Prize
- Piano professor presents at music conferences
Technology
Volunteer opportunities
October 25, 2021
KSUnite
News and research
- NRC funds data-driven analysis framework for advanced nuclear reactors
- Register for an ORCID iD today to track your research and support open access
COVID-19 university updates
- In case you missed it: K-State Today special issue on employee COVID-19 vaccine requirement
- COVID-19 booster vaccines are now available at Lafene Health Center
Events
- Celebrate Oktoberfest at JP's Sports Grill
- NYC Commissioner Mitchell J. Silver to present 'The Future of Parks and Public Space: What’s Next?'
- Diversity forum — 'Growing Our Mindset: A Conversation About the Importance of Diversity in the Workplace'
- Free food, prizes and T-shirts at the K-State Alumni Association's 2021 Grad Breakfast
- Happening this week: 2021 K-State Research and the State poster presentations
- Due today: Registration to attend internal Research Connections event on Oct. 26
- Professor Narayana Kocherlakota to deliver Joe Tiao Lecture on Economic Issues
- K-State Research and Extension local food systems team to host statewide local foods virtual town hall
- Undergraduate Mathematics Seminar: 'What's An Actuary?'
- Dariyan Springfield to present Anatomy and Physiology Seminar
- Colloquium: 'Gauge Theory and Infinite Cyclic Coverings'
Human resources, benefits and training
Kudos, publications and presentations
Technology
Campus construction and maintenance
University life
- Weekly global religious, spiritual and nonreligious observance information
- NSF fellowship opportunity in food-energy-water research at K-State
October 22, 2021
Call Hall lattice architecture
From the administration
- Join today at 9 a.m.: Virtual town hall meeting for faculty and staff
- Prepare now for winter weather conditions
News and research
- New $325,000 grant supports first U.S. research project into novel tick disease
- Veterinary Health Center receives Rawhide Portable Corral as gift
COVID-19 university updates
Events
- Join first Meet Up and Move celebration at Memorial Stadium today between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
- Event: How to Change Your Major and Chart New Paths
- Order your Call Hall holiday cheese boxes
- K-State Gardens to host annual poinsettia sale
- Ohio State geography professor to discuss interdisciplinary research on narco-deforestation in Latin America
Human resources, benefits and training
Kudos, publications and presentations
- APDesign graduate student co-authors paper on Maggie's Centers
- Legleiter and Locanthi present at Kansas SHRM, national CUPA-HR conferences
- K-State music professor to present at national conference
- Faber receives American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages Research Grant
- College of Business Sales Team student places eighth overall at Great Northwood Sales Warm-Up
October 21, 2021
From the administration
Events
- K-State Animal Sciences and Industry to host Holiday Meat Sale
- Division of Biology and KAWSE to host Mary O’Riordan
- SPICMACAY presents Streets of India — an open house fundraising event from 4-7 p.m. Friday, Oct 22
- Research Administrators Council quarterly meeting Tuesday
- Philosophy department to host colloquium Friday, Oct. 22
- ECM hosts Real Food Lunch Oct. 22
- Kalyani Pyaram to present Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology Seminar at 3:30 p.m. today
- Application open for Virtual Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol — March 2022
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Read all about it: New e-book highlights 25 years of Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art
- Collegian Media Group wins multiple awards at National College Media Convention
Technology
- Canvas: October updates
- Oct. 25: Getting started with ETDR templates
- Cybersecurity: Why you should consider a cybersecurity career
University life
October 20, 2021
Dole Hall
From the administration
News and research
- Senior administrators to retire in 2022
- State partners with K-State engineering through University Engineering Initiative Act renewal
- May, August 2022 intersession course proposals due Nov. 19
- K-State Libraries ramp up digitization efforts with the Butler Digitization Lab
COVID-19 university updates
- Updates on COVID-19 in K-State communities
- Reminder: Faculty, staff can win prizes by getting COVID-19 vaccine
Events
- Join K-State Alumni Association to celebrate Jerry and Nancy Jaax, Alumni Excellence Award recipients
- 'Becoming Trauma Responsive' a College of Education documentary
- Ebony Theatre presents 2021 Yale Drama Award winner at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 22 for free
- Beach Film Club: Virtual discussion today on 'Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror'
- Roberts to present 'Academic Integrity – The Bigger Picture' TLC Professional Development event today
- K-State Alumni Association to host homecoming pregame in Cat Town
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Colby Moorberg receives alumni award from NC State University
- Horticulture classes spread smiles and stress relief, two flower stems at a time
Technology
- Increased phishing scams target K-State email accounts
- Oct. 21: Microsoft Outlook and Outlook Mobile training
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
University life
October 19, 2021
News and research
Events
- Goerl to present Exercise is Medicine-On Campus Lunch and Learn on physical activity, vaccines and COVID-19
- President of Black & Veatch's global water business to speak about resilient water future
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Online students receive scholarships
- Interior design team claims second place in IDEC video competition
- Agronomy graduate student awarded Encompass fellowship
- Wilson receives outstanding student award from UPCEA
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
University life
October 18, 2021
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
From the administration
KSUnite
News and research
Events
- Community invited to participate in K-State Homecoming events
- Pulitzer Prize-winning author Viet Thanh Nguyen to read from his work 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 22
- 'Women Innovators' panel discussion and art gallery
- Debbie Reese to present 'Indigenous Peoples: Past, Present and Future' lecture Oct. 20
- K-State alumnus and filmmaker to host Q&A
- K-State Libraries graduate workshop available today
- Anthropology Club hosting book sale Oct. 18-19
- Division of Motor Vehicles providing mobile service
- CEZID hosts Xiang-Jin Meng for presentation on hepatitis E virus
- Sabrina Lomax to present Anatomy and Physiology Seminar
- Matt Stoffregen to present Mathematics Department Colloquium Lecture
Human resources, benefits and training
- In-person open enrollment assistance available
- Performance Management: Supervisory Best Practices offered virtually Nov. 1 and 3
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
- NACADA cited in nation's premier source for education research
- Two to serve as inaugural Center for Principled Business student fellows with Powercat Financial
Technology
Campus construction and maintenance
University life
- Weekly global religious, spiritual and nonreligious observance information
- Seeking students to apply for the Udall scholarship
Volunteer opportunities
October 15, 2021
News and research
- U.S. Department of Energy funds project to investigate safety of shippable nuclear reactors
- Physics professor receives early-career scientist award
- K-State leading new research on testbeds for improved soil moisture sensing and technology transfer
- Deadline extended to Oct. 22 for Chapman Center Interdisciplinary Research Grant pre-proposals
COVID-19 university updates
Events
- Indigenous voices in media subject of Huck Boyd Community Media Lecture
- Join in the Fighting for a Cure Tailgate Party this Saturday
- It's Dollar Night: K-State volleyball vs. West Virginia
- Graduate Student Council professional development certificate event: CV and Resume Building Workshop
- Beach Film Club: Virtual discussion on 'Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror'
Kudos, publications and presentations
October 14, 2021
Bluemont Hall
From the administration
News and research
- Veterinary student selected for NBAF Scientist Training Program fellowship
- Rural Education Center forms new group focusing on rural educators
- KSU Foundation announces Stephanie Froehlich as new senior vice president of development
COVID-19 university updates
Events
- Diversity and Multicultural Student Affairs helps bring new art to Morris Family Multicultural Student Center.
- RSVP for the New Faculty Institute event on Monday, Oct. 18
- Join Exercise is Medicine-On Campus Lunch and Learn about evolution of exercise programs during COVID-19
- Renowned scientist to deliver K-State's Kiracofe Lecture today
- Today: Beach Museum of Art to host 25th anniversary livestream celebration
- KS-LSAMP Conference 2021: Registration open
- Barbara Valent to present Division of Biology Seminar
- Deadline to register for International Coordinating Council 2021 Championship is Oct. 15
- K-State extension professor to present on living with wildland fire
- Jonathan Rayner to present Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology Seminar
Human resources, benefits and training
Kudos, publications and presentations
Technology
October 13, 2021
From the administration
News and research
- Reminder: K-State Alerts test today
- Ceremonial signing on centennial anniversary of K-State work with the Philippines
- Request DVDs or streaming videos through K-State Libraries
COVID-19 university updates
- Reminder: Faculty, staff can win prizes by getting COVID-19 vaccine
- Updates on COVID-19 in K-State communities
Events
- KSUnite: Your feedback is appreciated
- McCain Auditorium celebrates completion of newly renovated, expanded lobby with free show Nov. 7 by BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet
- K-State Alumni Association to host homecoming pregame event in Cat Town
- Bakery Science Club sale today
- Bergtold, Barkley, Williams and Rubin to present professional development event today
- Annual Bolivian Sweater Sale this week
- Math department hosts Women Lecture Series colloquium Oct. 14
- Milling Science Club sale today
- ECM to host Urban Sustainability Retreat
Human resources, benefits and training
Kudos, publications and presentations
Technology
- OrgCentral transition: Download documents, photos, videos or other files
- Cybersecurity: What is cyber extortion?
University life
Volunteer opportunities
October 12, 2021
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From the administration
News and research
COVID-19 university updates
Events
- Attend KSUnite today
- Jerry and Nancy Jaax to receive K-State Alumni Association’s Alumni Excellence Award
- K-State Theatre reopens its Second Stage Series with 'Crooked'
- Physicist Anders Carlsson to speak at K-State on renewable energy
- Electrical and computer engineering seminar speaker to present 'Acousto-Bioelectronics for Implantable Sensing'
- Attend the Pre-Law Personal Statement Workshop Oct. 14
Human resources, benefits and training
- Important information regarding leave
- HCS benefits hosting in-person open enrollment assistance
- Collaborative Communication for Supervisors offered virtually Oct. 26
Kudos, publications and presentations
- K-State students selected to promote libraries, educate peers
- Laura Kanost elected vice president of Mid-America Chapter of the American Translators Association
- Goins publishes second part on Memphis soul music
- Burrack leads professional development for University of Texas, Austin
Technology
October 11, 2021
Holton Hall
KSUnite
News and research
- K-State agronomy professor co-leads $10M grant to study artificial intelligence in agriculture
- Textbook adoptions for spring 2022
COVID-19 university updates
Shared governance
Events
- Today: K-State Indigenous Peoples Day Conference
- KSUnite breakout session highlights and plenary speakers
- Kona Gray to present 'Democratic Ground – Discovering Equity in the Landscape' for next APDesign Ekdahl Lecture
- Kansas LGBTQ Virtual Conference Friday, Oct. 15
- Dollar Day: K-State volleyball vs. West Virginia Oct. 15
- Office of Student Success hosting fall 2021 NACADA webinar series
- Due tomorrow: Booth registration for internal Research Connections event
- Join K-State Animal Welfare Assessment Team
- Britt to give talk on 'Feeding the World 50 Years in the Future'
- Ukrainian-American pianist scheduled to perform at All Faiths Chapel
- Ravindra Thakkar to present Anatomy and Physiology Seminar
Health and safety
Technology
University life
October 8, 2021
The sundial at the center of the Quad.
News and research
COVID-19 university updates
Events
- Beach Museum of Art to host 25th anniversary livestream celebration
- Participate in International Coordinating Council 2021 Championship
- First esports tournament Oct. 8-9 at Kansas State University
- 'Dance night: Dandiya and Garba Rass'
Human resources, benefits and training
Technology
October 7, 2021
From the president
From the administration
News and research
COVID-19 university updates
- Additional research backs the use of masks in controlling COVID-19 spread
- Flu/COVID-19 vaccine clinic Oct. 8 at Rec Complex
Events
- K-State Symphony Orchestra to present fall outdoor concert on Oct. 10
- Pride Night with K-State Soccer
- Tokach to present Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology Seminar today at 3:30 p.m.
- 'Hear What I'm Seeing?' — Beach Museum video series premiere
- Art and Math Seminar to feature presentation on patterns, cryptography, phyllotaxis in art exhibition dedicated to Alan Turing
- Safe Zone to host Advanced Workshop with International Student and Scholar Services
- Business of Sports and Entertainment Speaker Series presentation: Wichita Wind Surge
Human resources, benefits and training
- Thursday Teaching Tip: Evaluating educational technology
- Fraud Awareness Training from Internal Audit offered virtually on Oct. 21
Kudos, publications and presentations
Technology
- OrgCentral transition: Organization leaders asked to update rosters and portal information
- LIWC for computational text analysis on Oct. 15
October 6, 2021
Leaves change colors on the K-State Manhattan campus.
News and research
- K-State Alerts test Oct. 13
- Deadline approaching for Global Campus development grant proposal requests
COVID-19 university updates
- Updates on COVID-19 in K-State communities
- Reminder: Faculty, staff can win prizes by getting COVID-19 vaccine
Events
- Healey to open inaugural Fischer Guild Summit
- K-State Launch competition open for applications
- Indian Students Association to host 'Dance night: Dandiya and Garba Rass'
- Today: Be Stoney to present 'Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging'
- Modern Languages hosts Multilingual Literacy Symposium with keynote speaker Carmen Tafolla, 2015 Texas state poet laureate
- Larry Davis retirement symposium and celebration on Oct. 8
- Faculty/staff discounted season tickets available for men's and women's basketball
- Fall graduates invited to Grad Expo at K-State Student Union
- Sound Circle hosts 'The Songwriting Circle' meeting tonight
- Today: Counseling and Psychological Services to discuss physical activity and mental health
- Beach Film Club: Virtual discussion today on 'A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night'
Personnel changes
Kudos, publications and presentations
- College of Veterinary Medicine selects new class of scholars in Veterinary Training Program for Rural Kansas
- K-State researchers publish journal article on data collection of maternal mortality due to violence
- Pair of engineering faculty members receive named positions
Technology
- Research equipment at Porous Media Research Lab
- HRIS, KSIS and DARS maintenance scheduled for Oct. 10
- Cybersecurity: Get familiar with cybersecurity basics
University life
Volunteer opportunities
October 5, 2021
Holtz Hall
News and research
- Aerospace and Technology Campus enhancing its training aircraft fleet
- Kramer awarded grant to establish cross-campus online curriculum for precast concrete
- USDA renews funding for the Center for Food Safety in Child Nutrition Programs
Events
- K-State employee United Way campaign joins live virtual Konza United Way campaign kickoff Oct. 6
- World renowned architect Annie Chu to present as part of APDesign Ekdahl Lecture Series
- Arts and Sciences Diversity Lecture today: 'Border Walls'
- Join K-State Alumni Association for 2021 Black Alumni Reunion
- Kinesiology department celebrates Exercise is Medicine-On Campus Month
- K-State Police Department to host National Night Out
- Kansas State University offers Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification courses
- Geography colloquium Oct. 8 explores change, inclusion and community in discipline of geography
- Undergraduate research events and opportunities
- Sigma Alpha to host Pups and Poses
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Mirafzal publishes textbook on power electronics
- Goins publishes interview with West Coast jazz guitarist
- K-State senior speaks at AGC national convention
Technology
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
University life
- Gates Capital Management Center for Financial Analysis now accepting applications for K-State Finance Scholars
- Pre-Law Ambassadors applications close today
- Chemistry Storeroom closed this afternoon through Friday, Oct. 8
October 4, 2021
KSUnite
News and research
- Bindra receiving DOE grant to explore microreactor end-use in hydrogen and fertilizer production
- Ribbon-cutting launches Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health Auditorium for College of Veterinary Medicine
- Leave a legacy and celebrate with a Senior Sidewalk brick
- Due tomorrow: Excellence in Innovation and Economic Engagement Award applications
Events
- 'Kansas: Point of Know Return' anniversary tour added to McCain Performance Series
- Celebrate American Archives Month with K-State Libraries
- Fire Prevention Week events begin today
- Eat for change: Engineers Without Borders hosts Chipotle fundraiser
- K-State Soccer vs. West Virginia 7 p.m. Oct. 7
- Institute of Transportation Engineers student chapter hosts expert in intelligent transportations systems
- Internship workshop hosted by nonprofit leadership
- American Chemical Society invites Ryan Hansen for presentation
- Student organization to host annual Bolivian Sweater Sale Oct. 11-15
Human resources, benefits and training
- Open enrollment and plan year 2022 health insurance changes
- Understanding Legal and Ethical Responsibilities of Supervisors offered virtually on Oct. 18 and 20
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Fourth-year veterinary student receives new Aurora Pharmaceutical scholarship
- Health and Human Sciences welcomes five distinguished alumni for annual Celebration of Excellence awards
- Advisor Forum presents October Charlie Award
Technology
University life
- Weekly global religious, spiritual and nonreligious observance information
- Seeking students to apply for Barry Goldwater Scholarship
October 1, 2021
Kansas State University Gardens
From the administration
News and research
- New $3.43 million NIH grant to create core research facility at College of Veterinary Medicine
- K-State education abroad study finds participants perform better across several academic outcomes
- Fall 2021 sees student growth in several key areas, despite overall enrollment decline
- For fourth year in a row, K-State Salina reports increased enrollment
COVID-19 university updates
- University monitors positive trends in COVID-19 transmission
- A summary of university updates related to COVID-19
- COVID-19 compliance survey results available
Events
- Submit activity proposals for new high school summer program focused on human health
- Reminder: Coffee Hour featuring Philippines today
- Beach Film Club: Virtual discussion on 'A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night'
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Two K-State faculty receive $5,000 Iman Awards for teaching and research
- Fashion studies professor and developing scholar mentee earn top poster award
- Excellence in teaching and research earns chemical engineering professor Segebrecht Award
- Powercat Financial selects new residential financial specialists
Technology
- Financial Information System downtime scheduled Oct. 8-10
- Canvas spring 2022 courses have been created
- Student organization management platform OrgCentral being replaced