Kansas State University

In this issue

From the administration

• Internal search for interim CEO and dean of K-State Polytechnic

News and research

• Chemical engineering professor selected as next Coffman Chair for University Distinguished Teaching Scholars
• Farewell concert honors K-State Orchestra conductor's retirement

Events

• Postponed: Physics Peterson Lecture by Princeton scientist
• Symposium today at K-State looks at neuroscience, architecture and design
• Award-winning author Jacqueline Woodson to speak on Saturday, April 21
• Visiting Designer talk by Tony Snethen Thursday, April 19
• Science on Tap: 23 and Moo — Genetics and Livestock Improvement
• Piotr E. Marszalek featured speaker for April 18 Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics Seminar
• Chapman Center for Rural Studies to host open house
• Mathematics Colloquium Lecture April 17
• Reminder: Military student financial workshop today
• Columbia University professor to speak on Rousseau and inequality
• Kat Chat today: 'The Body Keeps Score: The Connection Between the Physical and the Psychological'
• 5K on April 28 with free Olive Garden pasta bar

Human resources, benefits and training

• HRIS upgrade successful

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Briggs selected for NACADA's Emerging Leader Program
• Scholz named Don and Jane Good Outstanding Senior
• K-State student wins collegiate division, two named finalists in Japanese Language contest
• Three K-State Libraries employees recognized for excellence
• Hadachek awarded College of Agriculture Student of the Year
• Houghton receives Brown ATO Mortar Board scholarship

Campus construction and maintenance

• 2018 proposed parking lot paint schedule

University life

• Summer intersession course on adolescent substance use

Volunteer opportunities

• Participants needed for vascular function and sodium intake study