November 30, 2016
In the heart of campus, Hale Library features more than 200 computers and academic resources like printers, scanners, interlibrary loan, expert help from librarians and spaces for both collaborative group work and quiet study.
Updates from leadership
News and research
- A safer supper: Study finds recipes with hand-washing, temperature reminders improve food safety
- K-State, Cowley partnership brings bachelor's degrees within closer reach
- Kansas Forest Service welcomes new district forester and new geographic information systems student
Events
- Bakery Science Club sale today
- K-State women's club volleyball hosting fundraiser at Varsity Donuts from 6-9 p.m. today
- Center for Engagement and Community Development celebrates cultural arts engagement at December brown bag
- Kale graduate fellows present research at Geography Colloquium Dec. 2
- K-State Choirs to host annual Festival of Holiday Music
- Vote for the best picture book of 2016 at the Mock Caldecott
- Gardens hosting annual poinsettia sale
- K-State Dance presents WinterDance 2016
University life
Kudos, publications and presentations
- K-State student selected for Japanese National Honor Society-College Chapter
- KNEA-SP collects more than 1,200 pounds of food for Flint Hills Breadbasket
- Project EXCELL wins national award
November 29, 2016
K-State Today This Week with Wildcat Watch
News and research
- University agronomist Vara Prasad selected as AAAS fellow
- Manhattan flight travel changes for week of Nov. 28-Dec. 2
Events
- 'Thinking in Pictures' author, autism spokesperson Temple Grandin presents 175th Landon Lecture
- Surviving Finals offered today at 4 p.m.
- K-State Alumni Association offers free breakfast to students graduating in December
- Vietnamese Student Association hosting coffee and madeleine fundraiser Nov. 29-30
- K-State Center for Child Development Giving Tree project
- Offer feedback on the K-State Book Network 2016 selection 'Spare Parts'
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Master's and doctoral graduate students selected for university's Graduate Student Teaching Excellence awards
- Geography honorary society earns Honors Chapter award
November 28, 2016
Durland Hall's windows capture a colorful reflection of the sun.
News and research
- Kansas State University leaders congratulate Coach Bill Snyder on 200th win, university involvement
- Governor's Christmas tree delivered to Cedar Crest
Events
- WinterDance 2016 features original choreography for variety of dance styles
- December brings sights, sounds of the season to Kansas State University
- Enjoy holiday spirit with the TEN Tenors Dec. 2 at McCain
- Leadership class to present an ALiCE-based active shooter training Nov. 29
- BRI Research Fellows Lecture by Paul Keim Nov. 29
- School Counseling Student Organization fundraising night at Texas Roadhouse
- Guest speaker to discuss endowing machines with creative behavior
- Retirement reception for Bonnie Cravens
- Poet and K-State graduate Sea Sharp to read Nov. 29
- Kinesiology students to present Service Learning Project Forum series
University life
- Apply to serve on K-State First's Student Advisory Council
- Alpha of Clovia accepting applications for fall 2017 membership
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Promising business ideas earn student entrepreneurs $20,000 from K-State Launch
- Herrera receives international research award in Cuba
- College of Arts and Sciences announces Stamey and Gaches Teaching Award winners
- Petillo co-chairs action oriented panel on collegiate 'unsafe structures'
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
Volunteer opportunities
November 18, 2016
Kansas artist Stan Herd worked with students from the K-State departments of art and landscape architecture and regional & community planning to design and install a temporary outdoor installation, “Cairns on the Beach.”
News and research
Events
- Basketball Wildcat weekend Sunday, Nov. 20
- K-State women's basketball Craft & Draft night
- Friends of the Gardens annual poinsettia sale
- Don't miss the Nov. 29 Landon Lecture with Temple Grandin
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers members score high at national conference
- APDesign faculty, students recognized at American Institute of Architects Kansas/Central States Regional annual conference
- K-State China Office celebrates 10 year anniversary
November 17, 2016
Putnam Residence Hall was built in 1951 for $842,000.
From the Kansas Board of Regents
News and research
Events
- 'Annie' takes the stage Nov. 30 at McCain
- Kansas State Polytechnic's UAS program offers final Part 107 short course of 2016
- Sexuality and Gender Alliance hosting Transgender Day of Remembrance, special guest Jay Pryor
- Mathematics Colloquium lecture today
- Division of Biology Seminar and ADVANCE Distinguished Lecture present Frank Slack Nov. 18
University life
- Call for 2016-2017 Green Action Fund proposals
- Apply to be a resident assistant
- Fellowships for female international students, postdocs deadline Dec. 1
Kudos, publications and presentations
- K-State represented at national sexuality and gender identity conference
- Student chapter of National Association of Black Engineers assists K-State recycling program
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
- November 2016 Lifelines — College of Veterinary Medicine newsletter
- College of Arts and Sciences October 2016 highlights
November 16, 2016
The Historic Conservatory in the Kansas State University Gardens, originally called the Plant Museum, was built in 1907.
Updates from leadership
News and research
Events
- K-State volleyball eyes sweep of Sooners
- Bakery Science Club sale today
- K-State Alumni Association offers free breakfast to students graduating in December
- Celebrate 2016 International Education Week
- Fall senior survey begins today
University life
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Undergraduate students selected to join Kansas State University cancer research teams
- McClish wins poster presentation at national conference
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
Volunteer opportunities
November 15, 2016
Dedicated in 1997, Hale Library is named in honor of Joe and Joyce Hale, who matched student funding to expand Farrell Library.
From the Kansas Board of Regents
News and research
Events
- Grad students and advisers: Daily walk-in help sessions to meet ETDR semester deadline Nov. 18
- K-State women's club volleyball hosting fundraiser at Buffalo Wild Wings Nov. 16
- Science on Tap: 'Soil is Alive – Exploring the Unseen World Beneath Our Feet'
- K-State Latin Jazz Ensemble to perform at New York music festival
- K-State KNEA-SP hosting guest speaker today
- Anna Whitfield to present 2016 Sigma Xi Outstanding Senior Scientist Lecture
- K-State Peace Corps hosting storytelling event today
- K-State recycling staff invites you to celebrate National Recycling Day
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Forest stewardship remains strong in Kansas
- College of Human Ecology recognized by the Office of International Programs
- 10 Kansas State University graduate students earn honors at Research and the State
November 14, 2016
K-State Today This Week with Wildcat Watch
News and research
- Seek and ye shall find great work at K-State
- Office of Student Activities and Services and Student Governing Association relocate
- Academic Assistance Center welcomes two new academic coaches
Events
- Animal behaviorist, autism expert Temple Grandin to present 175th Landon Lecture at Kansas State University
- Graduate Student Council hosting professional development event today
- Manhattan Fire Department and Code Services to discuss rental housing information, additional student resources in Union
- The Library and Your Research: Enhancing Discovery with Google Scholar and Google Books
- K-State women's basketball vs. Tulsa
- Union Program Council presents Don't Text #JustDrive
- Reminder: Brown v. Board of Education lecture today
- Terrie R. McCants to be honored as 2016 International Educator of the Year
- Percussion ensembles to perform fall concert, tribute to former student
University life
- New online course helps students develop their strengths
- Fellowships for women scholars application deadline Nov. 15
Kudos, publications and presentations
- K-State students perform at international percussive arts society international convention
- Associate professor of dance presents Tap to Togetherness at two national conferences, travels to Ghana
Volunteer opportunities
November 11, 2016
Fountains in Bosco Student Plaza
Updates from leadership
From SGA
News and research
- Physicists film first 'tango' of an electron pair in an atom
- K-State Legal Education Accelerated Degree students visit Kansas Supreme Court
Events
- Office of Nontraditional and Veteran Student Services distributes free lunches to veterans
- Derby Dining Center and Willow Lake Farm partner for Thanksgiving dinner Tuesday, Nov. 15
- K-State women's basketball vs. Chicago State tonight
- Tell K-State Student Foundation why you give
- Office of Diversity hosting next IMHOTEP black male initiative meeting Nov. 14
- K-State Meadow to be featured at on-campus colloquium
- Indian Student Association hosting Sanskriti 2016: A Celebration of Indian Culture Nov. 12
- Mortar Board hosting Reading is Dreaming literacy event for children
- Two seminar presentations for global engagement opportunities part of International Education Week
Kudos, publications and presentations
November 10, 2016
Leaves from a littleleaf linden tree fall on the Manhattan campus.
From the president
News and research
Events
- K-State Student Foundation hosting two Why I Give Week events today
- WellCAT Ambassadors hosting Guy Code vs. Girl Code panel today
- Ronald Atkinson performing senior tuba recital today
- K-State International Education Week begins today
- Food Truck Friday celebrating Veterans Day
Kudos, publications and presentations
- College of Veterinary Medicine students make top 15 cut in national swine-research poster competition
- Greeks going green
Volunteer opportunities
November 9, 2016
The K-State Grain Science and Industry Complex on Kimball Avenue in Manhattan, Kansas.
News and research
Events
- Cooking with the chef: Robert Irvine coming to McCain Nov. 17
- Phi Sigma Pi hosting fundraiser at Orange Leaf today
- Finding Ease while using the Alexander Technique workshop today
- Bakery Science Club sale today
- Mortar Board hosting Reading is Dreaming literacy event for children
- A day of recognition for talented faculty and staff
- Reminder: 'Religious discourse in The Remnant Trust' lecture tonight
- German program hosting German Film Night tonight
- Indigenous Alliance meeting today
- Provost's Distinguished Lecture Series presents Haroon K. Ullah
- Geography colloquium Nov. 11 examines paleoenvironmental change in southern high plains of Texas
- K-State Theatre performs 'Bug' live in Purple Masque Theatre
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine selects Early Admission Scholars
- Phillips 66 Business Ethics Case Competition awards $2,750 to K-State students
- K-State First named StrengthsQuest Partner of the Year
Technology
Campus construction and maintenance
November 8, 2016
Election Day edition with Wildcat Watch, a student production.
News and research
Events
- KSDB, K-State Collegian and Channel 8 News to host live election coverage on 91.9 FM
- Take time to thank K-State donors today
- Thrifty Gifting holiday event by Powercat Financial Counseling
- Engineers Without Borders hosting Bowling and Burritos Nov. 12
- K-State Spanish Club hosting Celebración Cervantina/Cervantes Celebration Nov. 10
- Green Talks: Sustainable Campus
- War shots: Unique photographs from Vietnam War displayed today at Kansas State University
- Nov. 18: Tapping Social Media Data with NCapture and NVivo 11 Plus
University life
Kudos, publications and presentations
November 7, 2016
K-State Today This Week with Wildcat Watch
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Kansas State University celebrates opening of Berney Family Welcome Center
- Children's book about a baby bison, ecological science free to educators
Events
- Last two days to buy tickets for the International Food Festival
- Postelection dialogue: Civility and Engagement on Nov. 9 and beyond
- Reminder: 'On Just and Unjust Men' lecture today
- Celebrate National Distance Learning Week
- Boeing global manager to present at Polytechnic Campus' Civic Luncheon Lecture Series
- Why I Give Week: How philanthropy has helped K-State
- K-State women's basketball hosting Newman University at 7 p.m. today
- Marketing whiz Jeffrey Yapp gives third lecture in Entrepreneurship Lecture Series today
- The Library and Your Research: Discover Primary Sources at K-State Libraries
- Nov. 15: Data analysis and visualization with MATLAB seminar canceled
- Frank Slack to present Division of Biology Seminar Nov. 18
- American Fisheries Society fundraiser at Orange Leaf
Health and safety
Campus construction and maintenance
November 4, 2016
The new Wefald Residence Hall is located above the two-story Kramer Dining Center and consists of six stories and 540 student beds.
News and research
Events
- Student Foundation hosts Why I Give Week Nov. 7-11
- Two speakers to lecture on shedding a light on disability rights
- Track and field champion to host book signing
- Eat at Panda Express today to support Pre-Health Ambassadors' fundraiser
- Celebrating the holidays with Hildegard
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Kansas State Polytechnic Flight Team advances to nationals, senior wins Top Pilot
- Twelve electrical and computer engineering students initiated into honorary
Technology
November 3, 2016
Eco-friendliness is central to the Leadership Studies Building's design and construction, which was funded entirely by private donors.
Updates from leadership
News and research
- K-State 2025 Spotlights — Economic development: People, purpose and partnerships
- Town and gown: University-city KBED partnership wins national award for economic development
- Kansas State University again honored nationally for diversity, inclusion
Events
- Attend the 2016 Institute for Student Learning Assessment/Diversity Summit today
- Lighting for Film workshop kicks off the 2017 K-State 48 Film Festival
- Friends of Four Paws hosting supply drive for Four Paws of Kansas Rescue
- Sigma Alpha Iota hosting purple pancake fundraiser today
- Student groups hosting Data Science For Social Good, Hack K-State event Nov. 11-13
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Kappa Omicron Nu inducts new members
- Finalists chosen for K-State Launch competition
- K-State teams place at regional competition
November 2, 2016
The Kansas State University Gardens daylily collection started with a gift from the Leon and Mary Delmez estate.
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Kansas State University extends freshman deadline, increases scholarships
- Electronic Theses, Dissertations and Reports formatting changes starting spring 2017 semester
Events
- Reminder: HPV vaccine expert to speak at K-State Nov. 3
- Bakery Science Club sale today
- K-State volleyball hosts KU in the Sunflower Showdown tonight
- You are invited: Research and the State graduate student poster session
- Reminder: 'Political thought in The Remnant Trust' lecture today
- 'The Rocky Horror Show' continues with November showtimes in Chapman Theatre
- Paraguayan Student Association hosting second Paraguayan Social today
- Career Center hosting Health Career Meet-Up event on Nov. 3
- Hack K-State hosting second hackathon Nov. 11-13
University life
Kudos, publications and presentations
- College of Veterinary Medicine selects new scholars for veterinary training program serving rural Kansas
- Office of Educational Innovation and Evaluation experts present at 2016 national evaluation conference
November 1, 2016
Built in 1951 for $515,000, Eisenhower Hall is named after Milton Eisenhower, ninth president of Kansas State University.
From the president
Updates from leadership
News and research
Events
- Learn to skydive: First jump course offered Nov. 11-12
- Exploring Advanced Features of Qualtrics training offered Nov. 11
- Center for Engagement and Community Development Engagement Brown Bag series continues Nov. 4
- Philippine Student Association hosting Adopt-a-School Bingo Night on Nov. 4
- Speaker Jade Perry tackles identity issues in the workplace
- K-State Book Network announces student, faculty and staff award opportunities
- Career Center focuses on National Career Development Month through four phases
- Wildcats for International Development hosting meet and greet with Martin Coria today
- November brings a full harvest of culture to K-State
- K-State Police Department and Hale Library hosting Brown Bag Safety Talk Nov. 2
- Beyond the Classroom presents 'Design Disruptors' documentary
University life
- Office of Undergraduate Research & Creative Inquiry Research and Travel Grants due Nov. 4
- Nominate the 2016-2017 K-State StrengthsQuest Partner of the Year
- International Service Teams accepting applications for summer 2017
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Horticulture faculty assist at National FFA Convention
- Geography professor publishes third book on geographical disaster and infrastructure preparedness