Thursday, February 21, 2019
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Kansas Board of Regents Feb. 20 meeting university updates
The Kansas Board of Regents meeting on Feb. 20 included several items related to Kansas State University.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Communications and Marketing | February 21, 2019
Events
Management Career Meet-Up Feb. 21
Students interested in opportunities in management are invited to attend today's Management Career Meet-Up at the Berney Family Welcome Center.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Ana Landsverk | February 21, 2019
Regnier Lecture on Entrepreneurship Feb. 21
The K-State Economics Club will host David Stetler, founder and president of FantasyCruncher.com, at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, in 231 Waters Hall. Stetler will present this year's Regnier Lecture on Entrepreneurship.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Daniel Kuester | February 21, 2019
Join KSCI Works to polish scicomm skills
Hear Chris Balakrishnan, founder of Nerd Nite, describe his experience and reflect on history, progress and challenges in science communication from noon to 1 p.m. Feb. 22 in 324 Ackert Hall.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Sarah Hancock | February 21, 2019
Jesse Nippert to give geology seminar Feb. 21
Jesse Nippert, associate professor in the Division of Biology, will give a presentation titled "Ecohydrology of the Konza Prairie" in this week's geology seminar. The presentation will take place at 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, in 213 Thompson Hall.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Angelina Butler | February 21, 2019
Division of Biology Seminar Feb. 22: 'Mechanisms of Behavioral Innovation in Birds'
The Division of Biology will host Chris Balakrishnan, associate professor at East Carolina University, as part of the Division of Biology Seminar Series at 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22, in 221 Ackert Hall.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Division of Biology | February 21, 2019
News and research
Alan and Jan Levin invest in naming the Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering
Alan and Jan Levin invest in the naming of the Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering in the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Marisa Larson | February 21, 2019
Cargill executive, philanthropist James Haymaker to receive honorary degree
A longtime Cargill executive and Kansas State University alumnus will receive the university's highest honor, an honorary doctorate, in May.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Beth Bohn | February 21, 2019
Prestigious Vanier Bluemont Scholarship at Polytechnic Campus awarded to Kansas, Missouri seniors
The Kansas State University Polytechnic Campus has selected three high school seniors from Kansas and Missouri as the recipients of the 2019 Vanier Bluemont Scholarship.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Julee Cobb | February 21, 2019
University life
College of Arts and Sciences offering $2,000 Academic Engagement Scholarships
The College of Arts and Sciences encourages sophomore, junior and senior undergraduates, as well as graduate students, to apply for an Academic Engagement Scholarship. Deadline is March 18.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Malorie Wagner | February 21, 2019
Project funding available for Wildfire Community Preparedness Day
You can help your neighborhood create a sense of community by working together on a project that can make a difference. Apply for $500 to fund community wildfire risk reduction activities. The deadline to apply is March 1.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Cassie L. Wandersee | February 21, 2019
Kudos, publications and presentations
Political science professor receives Quincy Wright Distinguished Scholar Award
Jeff Pickering, professor of political science, is the 2019 recipient of the Quincy Wright Distinguished Scholar Award by the International Studies Association.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Sam Bell | February 21, 2019
Volunteer opportunities
Volunteers needed for All-University Open House
Volunteers are needed for K-State All-University Open House from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 6.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Tyler Howard | February 21, 2019