February 28, 2014
News and research
- Scholarships for nontraditional students due March 1, March 19, April 1
- New initiative combines arts and sciences to study the prairie
- Social media policy draft for review available; your comments requested
Events
- Last chance to donate to K-State Proud, get your K-State Proud T-shirt for Saturday's game, meet Willie
- Mental health public forum March 3
- Memorial service for Daniel Davy today, Feb. 28
- SafeZone advanced training: Sexuality, gender identity
- K-State Military Education and Family Initiatives Symposium on March 11
- New exhibit by LA architect Rick Gooding opens March 3 at Chang Gallery
Gifts
Human resources and benefits
February 27, 2014
News and research
- New women's study scholarship honors feminist activism
- Blue Key scholarships available for K-State students
- More diverse student body boosts spring enrollment numbers to record high
- Legislative fly-in gives voice to College of Veterinary Medicine students
Events
- Lecture about John Steuart Curry's Regionalism at War art tonight
- Free popcorn during the movie 'Gravity'
- Public lecture on Higgs boson Nobel Prize on Monday, March 3
- Free cookie at the K-State Proud info table today in the K-State Student Union
- Princeton professor to present tonight on U.S. foreign policy, democratization in the Middle East
- Craig Webb to present lecture on how plant pathogen diagnostics support domestic programs regulated by the USDA
- Irish musical group Danú performs March 7 at McCain Auditorium
- San Diego architect, developer to be distinguished lecturer for APDesign
Kudos, publications and presentations
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
February 26, 2014
News and research
Events
- National End It: Shine a Light on Slavery Day
- Nominate your favorite faculty member to throw out the first pitch at the K-State baseball game
- UCLA geography professor to speak about understanding the globalization of capitalism
- Study Abroad Fair today, Feb. 26
- Free Caribou Coffee at the K-State Proud info table today
- K-State Student Union renovation open meeting Feb. 27
- Mind and meditation session tonight, Feb. 26
- Hunger Games hosted by Agriculture Student Council on March 27
- Harvard professor to present landscape architecture & regional/community planning colloquium
- Join K-State Student EcoReps; first meeting is Feb. 27
February 25, 2014
From SGA
News and research
Events
- Non-traditional student scholarship information session, brown bag lunch today, Feb. 25
- K-State baseball opens this weekend
- K-State Proud Week: Get a photo taken, a cookie, a coffee and meet Willie
- Pérez to discuss technology, travel March 4 in the Leadership Studies Building
- Retired John Deere executive to speak on global shortfall of food production
Kudos, publications and presentations
Technology
- Zoom videoconferencing: Limit raised to 100 per meeting, new numbers for phone connects
- NVivo site license renewed, new license key for users
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
February 24, 2014
News and research
- Spring recruitment is in the air for several sororities
- Accepting nominations for College of Arts and Sciences ambassadors
Events
- Subramanyam to present Commerce Bank Distinguished Graduate Faculty Award Lecture March 3
- Big 12 faculty fellow to speak at K-State Salina on father-child relationship strategies
- Harvard professor of African-American studies and philosophy to speak Feb. 27
February 21, 2014
News and research
Events
- Ernesto Pérez to discuss technology and travel in March 4 presentation
- Walk Kansas 2014: Celebrate healthy living
- Hawkinson to present Ekdahl Distinguished Lecture for College of Architecture, Planning & Design
Technology
February 20, 2014
Updates from leadership
News and research
Events
- Community invited to distinguished young alumni presentations Feb. 25
- Registration is open for annual Conference on Applied Statistics in Agriculture
- Resort president to give 40th annual Shugart Lecture for College of Human Ecology
- Nutrition and food safety expert to discuss Costa Rican culture and cuisine in Feb. 26 presentation
- K-State Olathe bringing together Kansas City community, academia, industry and government leaders for interactive dialogues
Kudos, publications and presentations
February 19, 2014
News and research
- College of Business Administration offers new certificate in professional strategic selling
- Call for nominations for the Putting Students First Award for Outstanding Service to Students
Events
- K-State Proud in the Leadership Studies Building today, Feb. 19
- K-State Bakery Science Club bake sale today, Feb. 19
- Cats in the Capitol is today, Feb. 19
- Big 12 faculty fellow to speak at K-State Salina on father-child relationship strategies
Kudos, publications and presentations
Volunteer opportunities
February 18, 2014
News and research
- K-State Alumni Association accepting applications for 2014 Homecoming Committee
- University now offering online minors in grain science
Events
- K-State researcher to discuss ecosystem goods and services for students of natural resources and environmental sciences
- K-State Student Foundation information session today, Feb. 18
- Art, agriculture meet for upcoming lecture on Kansas wind farming
- University host to the 2014 Phillips 66-Enactus Business Ethics Case Competition
- Dance company blends ancient Chinese dance styles with modern dance for McCain performance
Kudos, publications and presentations
Technology
February 17, 2014
Events
- Madgascar Coffee Hour on Feb. 21
- Fit To Be Me Week
- Intramural dodgeball tournament
- PhilanthroProud at FarmHouse fraternity
- Business & Hospitality Career Fair welcomes all majors to meet potential employers
Services
Survey
February 14, 2014
Events
- Ebony Theatre's 'The Story' unfolds Feb. 20-23 at Purple Masque Theatre
- Planning your future with the regional and community planning program
- K-State Proud in the College of Agriculture on Feb. 17
- RecycleMania begins
- SafeZone training for all campus continuing education sessions
February 13, 2014
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Nominate a student for the inaugural Tony Jurich Community Commitment and Leadership Student Awards
- Patented airflow system decreases pollutants from large piston engines
Events
- C-SPAN bus on campus today as part of Big 12 tour
- iPad user group meeting today: Presenting with Keynote
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
Gifts
February 12, 2014
Updates from leadership
- Provost's office accepting nominations for University Award for Undergraduate Student in Research
- Letter from A.D. John Currie: Update on ongoing athletics facility improvements
News and research
- Nominations being accepted for annual community service awards
- Information technology services partners with K-State Student Union on new computer lab
Events
- USD 383 Early Expressions student art show at Beach Museum
- Horticulture Club hosting Valentine's Day rose sale
- Higgins to present Commerce Bank Distinguished Graduate Faculty Award lecture
- K-State Bakery Science Club bake sale today, Feb. 12
- K-State Proud in the College of Human Ecology
- Economics faculty member to lecture today about the great financial crisis
- Free Willie S glass and double Purple Pride Cup points at tonight's women's basketball game
Kudos, publications and presentations
- K-State Mock Trial club shines at Loras College in Iowa
- Union Program Council to Boston for national conference
Volunteer opportunities
February 11, 2014
News and research
- K-State Alumni Association accepting award nominations
- Change of time or place for an event? Get it updated in the university calendar and in K-State Today
Events
- Geography faculty candidate to lecture about the environmental impact of lawns
- Relay For Life of K-State informational event tonight
- 'Trade of Innocents' film screening tonight
- Circolo Italiano meeting today
- Heart Health Month, Sexual Responsibility Week events
- Send a Valentine's Tap-A-Gram from the K-State Tap Dance Ensemble
- Italian theatre company brings 'Bleu! The Mediterranean Sea' to McCain Auditorium
Technology
February 10, 2014
News and research
Events
- K-State Proud at the College of Education on Feb. 11
- K-State Proud at College of Engineering today, Feb. 10
- SHAPE presents: Sexual Health and Responsibility Week
- K-State Salina providing community with thought-provoking luncheon on civic social issues
- Harry Belafonte lecture at 4 p.m. today in McCain Auditorium; tickets available
Kudos, publications and presentations
Human resources and benefits
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
- Division of Continuing Education winter 2014 newsletter available
- Johnson Cancer Research Center winter 2013-2014 newsletter now available
February 7, 2014
Events
- Richard Ross talk today, Feb. 7
- Geography faculty candidate to present on modeling dynamics of moving objects
- International Buddies hosts 'Meet Your Buddy' event
- K-State Proud at College of Engineering on Feb. 10
- Culinary workshop to focus on Costa Rican cuisine
- 'Getting Started with NVivo' presentation/webinar Feb. 14
- K-State researcher to discuss economics for students of natural resources and environmental sciences
February 6, 2014
News and research
- Two statewide summits feature graduate student research that helps Kansas
- K-State police department's proactive DUI enforcement results in 15 arrests
Events
- 'Take Shelter: An Installation by Tom Parish' opening reception
- Academic Programs International study abroad informational table at K-State Student Union today
- Spouses orientation for international students
- Harry Belafonte headlines university's Black History Month celebration
February 5, 2014
University life
- Mortar Board Senior Honor Society accepting membership applications
- Apply for Blue Key Senior Honorary today
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
February 4, 2014
Updates from leadership
News and research
- eID passwords: Is it time to change yours?
- Survey finds more jobs and advanced degrees for recent Kansas State University grads
- Students, faculty share importance of Student Access Center
- Call for nominations for distance education student and adviser awards, due March 21
Events
- Feb. 11 Lou Douglas Lecture features John Hofmeister
- Geography faculty candidate to present on GIS and health
- Lecture by Seattle landscape architect Feb. 5 has been canceled
- Full house for both days of Engineering Career Fair, 151 employers attending
- Reminder: Faculty Senate hosts spring open forums