Friday, October 18, 2019
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Events
First-ever Rocktoberfest showcasing K-State geology department
Come meet geology students and learn about rocks and minerals at this rock-themed festival with live music, local food and more at Rocktoberfest, part of Science Communication Week, from 3-7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20, at Blue Vista.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Erin Pennington | October 18, 2019
Legal Speaker Series presents Marshall Honeyman
K-State Pre-Law Ambassadors to host attorney Marshall Honeyman as part of the Legal Speaker Series from 5-6 p.m. today in 209 K-State Student Union.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Cadence Ciesielski | October 18, 2019
Safe Zone Advance Training on sexuality and gender identity introduction
Safe Zone will host an Advance Training on sexuality and gender identity introduction on Oct. 21. The training is for faculty, staff, student and community members who wish to learn more about sexuality and gender identities.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Karsen Davis | October 18, 2019
K-State Choirs presents 'Dawn of the Madrigal'
The K-State Collegium Musicum, Madrigal & Motet Ensemble, and Recorder Consort will present "The Dawn of the Madrigal" a concert of music from the Italian Renaissance and beyond, at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20, at All Faiths Chapel.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Sydney VanDyke and Blakely Bunning | October 18, 2019
K-State philosopher to discuss values in science and science in policy at next NRES Seminar
Scott Tanona, associate professor of philosophy, will give a public lecture at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22, in 231 Ackert Hall.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Shawn Hutchinson | October 18, 2019
Division of Biology seminar speaker to present 'Honey bees in peril: An investigation of honey bee viral infection dynamics'
Carol Fassbinder-Orth, associate professor in the department of biology at Creighton University, will deliver a seminar, "Honey bees in peril: An investigation of honey bee viral infection dynamics" at 3:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 21, in 221 Ackert Hall.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Division of Biology | October 18, 2019
News and research
Research funded by the U.S. Department of Defense will offer preventive approach to disease outbreak
A new tool being developed at K-State will provide a risk assessment of individuals becoming infected before it happens and will guide implementing preventive measures.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Mary Rankin | October 18, 2019
Kudos, publications and presentations
Freshman honorary Quest selects 2019-2020 members
Thirty-seven Kansas State University freshmen have been selected as members of Quest Freshman Honorary.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Megan Stoa | October 18, 2019
K-State student wins top honors, team takes second in Australia crops competition
A K-State student took top honors and the Crops Team placed second in the Australian University Crops Competition recently. The event was hosted by the Australian Grain Growers organization at the University of Adelaide, South Australia.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Kathy Gehl | October 18, 2019
College of Arts and Sciences announces Stamey and Gaches Teaching and Advising Award winners
The College of Arts and Sciences has announced the 2019 winners of the William L. Stamey Awards for undergraduate teaching and advising, as well as the winners of the Ronald N. Gaches Teaching Awards.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Malorie Sougéy | October 18, 2019
Choral program hosts Rick Bjella for teaching residency
The K-State choral program welcomed Rick Bjella, artistic director for the San Antonio Chamber Choir, to campus Oct. 11 for a teaching residency with the K-State Choirs where he provided professional development for Kansas choral educators.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Blakely Bunning | October 18, 2019
Personnel changes
Sonya Lutter named director of the School of Family Studies and Human Services
Sonya Lutter, professor of personal financial planning, has been named director of the School of Family Studies and Human Services.
Read full announcement | Submitted by College of Health and Human Sciences | October 18, 2019
Newsletters and magazines
College of Veterinary Medicine shares latest news in October 2019 Lifelines newsletter
The October issue of Lifelines is now online with the latest news from the College of Veterinary Medicine. Top headlines include new VTRPK scholars, David Poole chosen for Iman Research Award, veterinary students perform BQA assessments, and more.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Joe Montgomery | October 18, 2019