February 29, 2016
Updates from leadership
News and research
Events
- Workshop today on maintaining academic integrity for grad students
- K-State Farmers Market
- Geography faculty candidate to discuss the Holocene Environmental History of the Dominican Republic
- Reminder: College of Business Administration candidate open forum today
- Memorial service for Tom Gould March 19
- Center for the Advancement of Digital Scholarship Launches Open Access Lecture Series
- International human rights activist to speak with K-State students
Research
Kudos, publications and presentations
February 26, 2016
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Kansas State University veterinarian: Prepare your operation for the new VFD ruling
- Kansas State University veterinarian: Understand issues surrounding antibiotic resistance
- Noorjahan Akbar to visit K-State campus March 7-9
- K-State Park 'n' Ride schedule update
Events
- Kansas State University vice president for research candidate finalists open forums
- Union Program Council presents an African‐style Cirque du Soleil
- Woltz to present APDesign Distinguished Lecture
Kudos, publications and presentations
- K-State researchers graduate from Sunset Zoo’s inaugural Science Communication Fellowship program
- Goddard to receive lifetime achievement award
- College of Agriculture selects new ambassadors
- Big 12 Conference on Black Student Government
Technology
February 25, 2016
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Health insurance enrollment numbers higher overall in Kansas
- Kansas 4-H offers unique opportunities, grows its reach to youth statewide
- Nominate a graduate student for national science and engineering workshop
- KKSU-TV is now broadcasting in high definition
- Kansas State University art professor finds originality in a 20,000-year-old medium
Events
- Registration open for Kansas State University and K·Coe Isom Beef Sustainability Knowledge Summit
- Up 'til Dawn event Friday
- Registration open for the Farm to Fork 5K
- Favianna Rodriguez art exhibit now open through March 11
- Republican debate watch party
- Wildcats for International Development résumé building and job opportunities
- Gamma Sigma Delta hosting Undergraduate Research Showcase for College of Agriculture students
- K-State Wind Ensemble and Brass Ensemble perform at KMEA
- Native American Student Association presents The 1491s
- Farewell reception for First Folio on Sunday, Feb. 28
- Award-winning opera 'The Consul' at Mark A. Chapman Theatre March 3-6
- National Shine A Light on Slavery Day
Research
Services
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Psychological sciences students receive national recognition
- K-State Global Campus increases scholarship offerings for spring semester
February 24, 2016
News and research
- Partnerships help improve water quality in Kansas
- Snyder Leadership Legacy Fellows applications due Friday, Feb. 26
- Apply for the Marjorie J. and Richard L.C. Morse Family and Community Public Policy Scholarship
Events
- Award-winning Celtic group Cherish the Ladies coming to McCain March 4
- Fit To Be Me week
- Two-day grant writing workshop starts today
- Geography faculty candidate to discuss playa wetlands in the High Plains
- K-State sociologist to discuss the social organization of environmental problems
- Bakery Science Club sale today
- Vietnamese Lunar New Year 2016 celebration
Research
Kudos, publications and presentations
Volunteer opportunities
February 23, 2016
Updates from leadership
News and research
Shared governance
Events
- Harry Potter inspired benefit concert on Saturday, Feb. 27
- Community invited to Distinguished Young Alumni presentations today
- Prasad to present Commerce Bank Distinguished Graduate Faculty Award lecture
- Kat Chats: 'Rock/Paper/XBox: Balancing Video Games and College Life'
- Hip-hop pedagogue speaking at K-State today
- Science on Tap: Biofuels
- Volunteer, internship and employment opportunities at Fort Riley
- K-State women's club volleyball holds fundraiser night at Buffalo Wild Wings
- Kansas State Spikeball club event series
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Graduate students earn honors for making research understandable, enjoyable in 3 minutes or less
- Melhem honored with teaching scholar endowment
Campus construction and maintenance
February 22, 2016
News and research
Events
- Up 'til Dawn to host give back night at Texas Roadhouse
- Horton-Smith to present third annual Nobel Prize in Physics Lecture
- Shakespeare happening on Feb. 25
- Workshop today: Using the ETDR template for your thesis, dissertation, or report
- FIRE film series presents 'The Black Power Mixtape' today
- Hageman Distinguished Lecturer in Agricultural Biochemistry
- Spring Ag Symposium to highlight current biosecurity issues
Health and safety
Research
February 19, 2016
Updates from leadership
News and research
Events
- CEO of Aspera Inc. to speak on birth and growth of high-speed transport platform for Eyestone Lecture
- 50/50 raffle tickets to be sold at Project Runway to support K-State cancer research
- Planning to graduate and participate in Graduate School commencement in May?
- SGA primary election Feb. 23-24
- Business and Hospitality Career Fair next week
- Alpha Xi Delta to Light it Up Blue for Autism Speaks at basketball game
- Free French films hosted by La Societe Francaise
Kudos, publications and presentations
Technology
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
February 18, 2016
From the Kansas Board of Regents
News and research
- Students invited to compete for the Sullivan Poetry Award
- Understanding Einstein: Cosmologist explains discovery of gravitational waves
Events
- Mathematics Colloquium lecture Feb. 18
- K-State women's basketball hosts Play 4Kay game
- Visiting Artist lecture 'Design Perspectives' by graphic designer Michael Braley
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Starrett selected to Academy of Civil Engineers
- K-State music professor wins Grammy Award
- Undergrad Jakki Forester to present research at three national, local conferences
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
Volunteer opportunities
February 17, 2016
Updates from leadership
Events
- Registration now open: Kansas State University Conference on Applied Statistics in Agriculture
- Catch the final Three Minute Thesis competition today
- Apparel and Textile Graduate Student Organization scarf sale
- K-State Leadership Seminar registration now open
- Ebony Theatre presenting powerful one-act drama 'Dutchman'
- Horticulture club quilt fundraiser
- Bakery Science Club sale today
Kudos, publications and presentations
February 16, 2016
News and research
- Let your voice be heard, win prizes
- Shakespeare's heartbeat in the Little Apple
- K-State Alumni Association accepting applications for 2016 Homecoming Committee
- Nominate an outstanding librarian for Hobrock Award
Events
- President of Costa Rica presenting Landon Lecture at Kansas State University
- Russian National Orchestra and pianist Yuja Wang bring Russian masterpieces to McCain
- Author Hilary Corna to speak Thursday
- American Association of University Women at K-State's first official meeting
- Art, science conversations continue at the Beach Museum of Art
- Mathematics Colloquium lecture Feb. 16
Volunteer opportunities
February 15, 2016
Updates from leadership
Events
- K-State agronomist to discuss ways to reduce nutrient losses from agricultural fields
- Workshop for grad students: Know Your Author Rights
- Skills Workshop Series: Life Skills Session 2
- K-State Proud spring campaign
- Workshop for grad students: Know Your Author Rights
- Sales Career Fair highlights upcoming K-State Sales Week
- Mortar Board Week starts today
- Study Abroad Fair
- 60th annual K-State Rodeo Feb. 19-21
- Prairie chicken viewing opportunities at Konza Prairie
- Guest lecture to highlight Shakespeare's use of music in his plays
- Support graduate students by attending Three Minute Thesis Competition
- Alumnus Samuel Brinton returns to K-State to speak on issues of nuclear engineering and LGBT advocacy
Kudos, publications and presentations
Campus construction activities
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
February 12, 2016
Updates from leadership
News and research
Events
- K-State women's basketball vs. Kansas
- Visiting artist Daniel Mirer photography exhibition and lecture
- FIRE to sell Valentine's Day-themed goodie bags
- Valentine's Day rose sale today
- K-State Harry Potter Alliance Chapter hosting craft sale Feb. 15-17
- Celebrating 10 years of K-State Proud
Research
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
- Johnson Cancer Research Center winter 2015-2016 newsletter
- February 2016 Lifelines — College of Veterinary Medicine newsletter
Volunteer opportunities
February 11, 2016
Updates from leadership
From the KSU Foundation
News and research
Events
- Engage with graduate student research in Graduate School's first Three Minute Thesis Competition
- Mathematics Colloquium lecture Feb. 11
- K-State Harry Potter Alliance Chapter hosts bake sale Friday
- College of Veterinary Medicine's Bull Management Conference Feb. 18
- $tart $mart Salary Negotiation Workshop for graduate students
- Reminder: Expressions of Diversity Initiative Group's Canvas of Diversity deadline
- International Rescue Committee representative to speak with Wildcats for International Development
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Steward honored with outstanding faculty member endowment
- Five high school seniors selected for Kansas State University's Kassebaum Scholarship
Personnel changes
Campus construction activities
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
Volunteer opportunities
February 10, 2016
News and research
Events
- Ana Gasteyer brings comedy, song, fun to McCain Performance Series shows
- Staley School of Leadership Studies to host mobile food pantry
- Bakery Science Club sale today
- Valentine ceramics sale Feb. 10-11
- 2015 Paris Climate Conference: K-State participant Bimal Paul to share background and outcomes
- 'The impact of millennials on the veterinary workforce' webinar
- Beyond Expectations: New campus club informational meeting
- Collegiate 4-H Club seeking members
Research
University life
Kudos, publications and presentations
February 9, 2016
From the provost
News and research
- Award-winning playwright works with K-State students
- Amit Chakrabarti to serve as interim dean of College of Arts & Sciences
- $8.1 million in assistance available to plant trees, protect streams and fields
- Community invited to Distinguished Young Alumni presentations Feb. 23
- Run for student body president and vice president
- Kansas State University to host Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders
Events
- Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol features six students from Kansas State University
- K-State KNEA-SP hosts Pizza with Professionals
- Kat Chats: 'Dating and Afraid'
- K-State ACM spring programming contest
- Mathematics Colloquium lecture Feb. 9
- Black History Month keynote lecture
- SGA live campus conversation tonight
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Rice named first recipient of the Mary Vanier Endowed Professorship
- AGC student chapter experiences unique winter break
- Architecture students attend national conference
Human resources and benefits
February 8, 2016
News and research
- Nominate a K-State student for a K-State Alumni Association award
- Get your amateur radio license
- Filing deadline for campuswide elected offices Feb. 12
Events
- Los Lobos with Ballet Folklorico Mexicano coming to McCain for Feb. 18 show
- K-State plant pathologist to discuss plant health and agricultural pathogens
- Join Noorjahan Akbar for 'Empowering Women to Lead Worldwide: Overcoming Political and Social Struggles'
- Ready for the K-State 48-Hour Film Festival?
- Using RefWorks workshop today
- K-State Cancer Fighters sponsoring 50/50 fundraiser raffle
- Graduate students: Use the ETDR writing template to save time, avoid problems
Research
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Ambassadors named for College of Engineering
- Three graduate students named winners at statewide research summit
February 5, 2016
Updates from leadership
News and research
Events
- Save the date: Valentine's rose sale Feb. 12
- Free workshops: Filmmaking, audio recording, graphic design, photo editing and more
- 'The New Middle East Cold War' lecture
Health and safety
University life
Kudos, publications and presentations
February 4, 2016
News and research
Events
- K-State Global Campus hosts university lecture and 50th anniversary event Feb. 8
- 'Shakespeare in Love': A Romeo and Juliet Masquerade in Hale Library's Great Room
- 2016 K-State Open House student life exhibits
- Chinese New Year's celebration gala Feb. 15 at McCain
- 'First Folio! The Book That Gave Us Shakespeare' Opening Reception
- Career Closet and Resume Critiques today, Engineering Career Fair next week
- Globe Theatre Workshop for children Feb. 11
- Mathematics Colloquium lecture Feb. 4
- Deadline extended for the 28th annual K-State Conference on Applied Statistics in Agriculture call for presentations
Kudos, publications and presentations
- National Science Foundation to feature K-State student work in daily newsletter
- Manhattan Campus, K-State Student Union rank high on two national lists
- K-State junior wins prestigious scholarship
- Kansas State University nominates four students for Truman Scholarship
February 3, 2016
News and research
Events
- Newest stars in opera showcased in Metropolitan Opera Rising Stars concert at McCain
- Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority Inc. informational meeting
- Introduction to NVivo 10/11 Feb. 19
- Bakery Science Club sale today
- Family Valentines Workshop
- U.S. Army Band trombonist to speak about recording technology
- American music expert to lecture at K-State on the blues and Sousa
University life
- New Student Services looking for Wildcat Warm-up counselors and orientation leaders
- Blue Key senior honorary applications are now open
- Alpha Phi Omega community service informational meetings
February 2, 2016
News and research
Events
- Chinese Culture Fair 2016
- Engineering Career Fair Feb. 9-10
- K-State Political, Diplomatic and Military Lecture Series Feb. 18
- Visiting Artist Bryan Czibesz workshop and lecture
- Mathematics Colloquium lecture Feb. 2
- Revive All Hearts Feb. 2-4
Kudos, publications and presentations
Volunteer opportunities
February 1, 2016
News and research
Events
- MMR vaccination clinic today for students, faculty, staff
- Skills Workshop Series: Life Skills Session 1
- The perfect valentine
- Vietnamese Student Association general meeting
- Gamma Theta Upsilon's Beta Psi chapter brown-bag lecture
- SafeZone introductory training Feb. 6
- Tribute to legendary band the Bee Gees comes to Kansas State University
- Book club meeting
- RecycleMania is here
University life
- StrengthsQuest peer coaching now available for students
- Last day to apply for Silver Key sophomore honorary