March 31, 2014
Updates from leadership
News and research
Events
- Chester E. Peters lecture to focus on supporting students with psychiatric disabilities
- Forum with ESPN President John Skipper as part of the Landon Lecture Series
- K-State For All events celebrate diversity
- K-State baseball takes on KU in the Sunflower Showdown this weekend
- Jan Kraybill, K-State alumna, presents organ recital Thursday
- K-State Cycling Club hosts Wildcat Gran Prix April 5, 6
- Qualtrics workshops offered in spring 2014
- Music, drama, art and dance in bloom across campus during April
- Volunteers needed for All-University Open House on Saturday, April 5
- Beach Museum invites visitors to slow down, enjoy the art on April 12
Campus construction and maintenance
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
March 28, 2014
News and research
Events
- Kansas American Association of University Women to meet at K-State
- Designing for mood: Environmental psychologist/designer Sally Augustin lecture April 2
Publications and presentations
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
March 27, 2014
Updates from leadership
News and research
- K-State Proud co-chair applications are being accepted online
- Students help organize All-University Open House focused on K-State stories
Events
- Lipkin to speak about advances in pathogen discovery
- Beach Museum presents 'Nostalgia for the Light' film
- Melott to present 2014 Peterson general public lecture in physics about the astrophysical threats to life on Earth
- Community invited to attend multicultural alumni lecture April 15
- 'Anton in Show Business' comes to Purple Masque Theatre April 3-5
- McCain Performance Series brings world's largest stringed instrument to stage for 'Earth Harp Meets Oud'
Kudos, publications and presentations
March 26, 2014
News and research
- Changes to the policy regarding animals on K-State property
- University Climate Survey open forum April 7
Events
- Free graduate student workshop: Transitioning to career, understanding employee benefits
- Bakery Science Club weekly Bake Sale
- K-State Research Forum today
- Résumé building workshop March 27
- Sustainable supplies of water and energy focus of chemical engineering lecture
Kudos, publications and presentations
Technology
March 25, 2014
News and research
- A.Q. Miller School adopts student computer policy
- Reminder: The social media policy draft open for review; your comments requested by March 28
- University Life Café call to poets for third annual Poetry Contest
- Veterinary dean Richardson announces plans to step down
Events
- Spotlight K-State announces book list
- Analog Games Day March 29
- 'Love Knows No Borders' lecture today
- K-State baseball tomorrow, free tank tops
- Student-run theatre commemorates relocation with celebration for the public
- Broadway classic 'West Side Story' comes to McCain Auditorium on April 3
University life
March 24, 2014
Updates from leadership
From SGA
News and research
- 13 new Student Alumni Board members selected to assist K-State Alumni Association
- K-State Salina students lead residence hall name change request approved by Kansas Board of Regents
- New garage entry procedure
- University expands scholarship opportunities for distance education students
Events
- Honduras Coffee Hour at the International Student Center on April 25
- Celebrate Ag Fest March 24-28
- Save the date: Water vision meeting April 1
- Human Hamster Ball philanthropy for The Children's Miracle Network
- Creativity Illuminated, April 3-6, a convergence of arts, music, film and more
- Leadership Lecture Series presents 'Defining your success' with Dalton Henry
- All about dance: SpringDance 2014 features students, faculty and more
- McCain Performance Series presents Soweto Gospel Choir on March 30
- International conservation biologist to speak April 11 about restoring pollinator communities
- Brenee King to present Boyer-Switzer Lecture
- Aziz Ansari to perform at K-State
- University offers free electronics recycling event March 29
- All-University Open House celebrates K-State stories through food, fun and learning
- Kansas Forest Service hosts wildland fire training
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Entomology doctoral student receives Janice Lee Fenske Award for Excellence in Wildlife Biology
- K-State American Concrete Institute student chapter named Institute Excellent University
- Student Foundation gains 18 new members for philanthropic efforts that help students, university
Gifts
March 14, 2014
News and research
- Swinder Janda in 10th year hosting spring break study abroad program
- University Experience peer instructors selected for fall 2014
- Former national security adviser to give April 15 Landon Lecture
- Recycle Center open over spring break
Events
- K-State baseball plays tonight
- RSVP for the Friends of International Programs Spring Banquet on April 15
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
- Sampson-Choma, James present at annual National Council for Black Studies Conference
- Recent publications and presentations by English department faculty, students
March 13, 2014
News and research
- University Honors Program moves
- Friday deadline for ConocoPhillips Innovation Challenge for computer science students
- Two student groups combine forces for alternative spring break service project
- University contributes to nationwide goal of doubling study abroad students by end of decade
- Unhealthy dieting trends could lead to an eating disorder
Events
- 'Take shelter: An installation by Tom Parish' round table tonight
- National Science Foundation director to speak Friday about Kansas Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation program
- Inaugural concert at Kauffman Center concert to raise scholarship money for music students
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Air Force ROTC beats national selection average of rated positions
- Mock trial team competes at championship tournament
Gifts
Technology
March 12, 2014
News and research
- Phi Kappa Phi inviting new members
- Parking garage changes bringing quicker access, improved traffic flow
- The Office of Nationally Competitive Scholarships has moved to 215 Fairchild Hall
Events
- K-State baseball plays tonight at 6:30
- iPad user meeting March 13: Using the Numbers app
- K-State Bakery Science Club bake sale today
- Jazz programs to perform March 12-13 at the K-State Student Union
- PEN Trio to perform concert of commissioned works tonight
Kudos, publications and presentations
Volunteer opportunities
March 11, 2014
Events
- Retired John Deere executive to speak today on global shortfall of food production
- Free graduate student workshop: Utilizing Online Financial Resources
- David Pickering organ recital tonight in All Faiths Chapel
- Grad students: Don't miss the Electronic Theses, Dissertations and Reports program overview
- Media Development Center's schedule for spring break
- Energy-related abstract submission deadline is March 14
- International ornithologist to discuss new Amazon bird species at March 14 seminar
Kudos, publications and presentations
Volunteer opportunities
March 10, 2014
News and research
- Nontraditional students may apply for the 2014 Stella Harriss Scholarship
- Union accepting applications for ambassador positions
- Wildcat Warm-up hires staff for the 2014 summer
- Study abroad grants available
Events
- 2014-2015 K-State Tap Dance Ensemble season auditions
- Presentation of 'Needle in the Bone: How a Holocaust Survivor and Polish Resistance Fighter Beat the Odds'
- K-State baseball plays this week
- The K-State Chamber Winds, Concert Band and University Bands perform tonight
- K-State Salina to highlight Kansas' growing digital media industry during luncheon series
- Food drive for Flint Hills Breadbasket
- K-State researcher to discuss conservation biology, biodiversity for students of natural resources and environmental sciences
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Orientation leaders selected for summer 2014
- Students, faculty, professionals participate in multicultural center charrette
- Club managers chapter wins top award
Publications and presentations
- APDesign students reach finals in K-State Launch Business Idea Competition
- Human Ecology faculty, grad students present research in Houston
Gifts
March 7, 2014
News and research
- Scholarships sponsored by Alianza
- Partnership with Australia bringing first Fulbright scholars as guests to Kansas State University
Events
- K-State baseball 2014 home opener today
- Pins for Paws bowling fundraiser Saturday, March 8
- Seventh annual Harry Potter inspired benefit concert on Saturday, March 8
- 'Painting Borges: Art Interpreting Literature' opening reception
- K-State Wind Ensemble and Wind Symphony perform Sunday
- K-State Research Forum is March 26
- Human ecology leader from Paraguay to keynote celebration
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Entomology student wins paper award at Kansas Natural Resources Conference
- Agronomy graduate students sweep awards at regional conference
Publications and presentations
Volunteer opportunities
March 6, 2014
From the president
News and research
- Black Student Union receives Big 12 most outstanding council award for seventh year
- K-State alumni membership No. 1 in Big 12 for 18th consecutive year
- APDesign students showcase at KC Auto Show
- Multiple scholarships available for K-State students
Events
- MFA Thesis Exhibition by Van Pham
- NVivo 10: Working with Documents and Managing NVivo Projects March 14
- Circolo italiano: Carnevale Party on Friday
- Denver landscape architect Michael Bouchard to present colloquium March 7
- Meet the music: Clarinet performance tonight
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
Publications and presentations
Volunteer opportunities
March 5, 2014
From SGA
News and research
- Cafe Q on hiatus
- American Association of University Women nontraditional student scholarships for women; application deadline is April 1
Events
- It's Spring Break Not Spring Broke event March 6
- No bake sale today
- Entomologist to speak on precision pest management
- Author Suzanne Roberts to read from her work on Friday
- K-State Book Network 2014 book to launch Tuesday, March 11
University life
Publications and presentations
Legislative update
March 4, 2014
Updates from leadership
- Applications being accepted for Kansas State University Research Foundation Doctoral Research Scholarship
- Letter from Dean Bosco: Make good decisions this weekend and every weekend
News and research
Events
- Multicultural sorority informational meeting March 6
- Public panel discussion: 'Military in the 21st Century'
- State v. Bowman Live: A showcase trial of the Kansas State Mock Trial Team
- Hutchinson to discuss water resources from an engineering perspective for students of natural resources and environmental sciences
- ESPN Inc. president and three leaders in collegiate athletics to give Landon Lecture on April 2
- Month of music, art, ensembles, opera and more
- Operas 'The Old Maid and the Thief' and 'Trial by Jury' at Chapman Theatre March 6-9
Survey
March 3, 2014
Updates from leadership
- Letter from A.D. John Currie: Celebrating a gift to K-State
- National speakers highlight K-State Engagement Symposium
News and research
- K-State Alumni Association accepting applications for 2014 Homecoming Committee
- Ecological genomics undergraduate research internship
- Do you need three credit hours fast?
- Overland Park firm establishes new scholarship for APDesign architecture students
Events
- International student and scholar services: Brazil Coffee Hour
- K-State baseball 2014 home opener this weekend
- Mark the date: Using the university events calendar the topic of Thursday's Web editors meeting
- Free Willie 'U' Glass at 7 p.m. tonight as K-State women's basketball celebrates Senior Night
- Dell product demonstration March 4
- Fiction meets art in new Beach Museum of Art exhibition showcasing works inspired by writer Jorge Luis Borges