February 28, 2017
Nichols Hall, built in 1911, was the former gymnasium and named for Ernest R. Nichols, president of K-State from 1899 to 1909.
Updates from leadership
- Don't miss your final opportunity to participate in the Innovation and Economic Prosperity designation process
- Legislative Update
News and research
- Pocket Points launches rewards at K-State
- Office of International Programs and APDesign collaborate on the success of K-State in Italy education abroad model
Events
- Pizza with the President
- Phi Kappa Phi initiation ceremony March 14
- Kat Chats presents 'At-Risk: Veterans on-campus, what can we do?'
- K-State Confucius Institute offering free taiji classes
- Wildcat Wellness Week scavenger hunt day two
- Wildcats for International Development meeting today to discuss refugee resettlement in southwest Kansas
University life
Kudos, publications and presentations
- K-State Inline Hockey Club repeats Great Plains regional title
- Communication studies professor headlines University of Oklahoma communication showcase seminar
Volunteer opportunities
February 27, 2017
K-State Today This Week with Wildcat Watch
From the president
News and research
Events
- Interactive showcases and presentations about visualization technologies
- First Friday Chow and Chat for military-connected students and staff
- Safe Zone training March 1
- Education commissioner to present on Tuesday
- Artist and 2017 TED fellow Damon Davis to give presentation at K-State
- Learn about volunteer, internship and employment opportunities at Fort Riley
- Wildcat Wellness Week day one clues
- The Library and Your Research: Understanding academic integrity through multiple lenses
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Kansas State University's Black Student Union is best in Big 12 for ninth time
- Bhattacharya wins 2017 Outstanding Book Award from international research association
- Arts and Sciences Faculty Enhancement Program awardees announced
- Communications and ag education leader honored as distinguished alumna at alma mater
- Elizabeth Seaton part of Associated American Artists exhibition speakers series at Syracuse University Art Galleries
February 24, 2017
Geocells are hollow, 3-D cells made of polymeric materials that are studied in K-State's Civil Infrastructure Systems Laboratory for unpaved and paved road base improvement.
News and research
Events
- Wildcat Wellness Coalition hosting Wildcat Wellness Week, scavenger hunt Feb. 27-March 3
- March recitals, theatre performances and art events showcase student and faculty talent alike at Kansas State University
- K-State Rotaract Club hosts Panda Express fundraiser today
- K-State's 40th anniversary cattle Legacy Sale scheduled for March 3
- Division of Biology Seminar today in 120 Ackert Hall
- Association for Computing Machinery student organization to host programming contest March 4
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Student group hosts Native American leadership summit
- Architecture professor talks about Disney at Anaheim teaching conference
- K-State faculty and students present at music conference
February 23, 2017
The sun shines on the K-State Alumni Center.
Updates from leadership
K-State Today special
Events
- Editor's workshop: Assessing and promoting content post-publication
- K-State professor to discuss the environmental consequences of fiber manufacturing and apparel care
- Mathematics Colloquium Lecture Feb. 23
- Speaker Jed Dunham presents 'The Veterinarian's War: Lieutenant Harry Hunt in the World War'
February 22, 2017
Justin Hall fountain
Updates from leadership
News and research
Events
- Bakery Science Club sale today
- K-State Police and K-State Libraries Safety Talks: C.R.A.V.E.D Theft
- Business Career Fair today
- Workshop today: Let CADS demystify copyright and fair use
- Employer appointments for JMC Professionals Day now open
- Center for Outcomes Research and Epidemiology special seminar Feb. 24
- Unger Complex ceremony and reception today
- K-State and KU Graduate Ceramics Exhibition and artist talks
- K-State student organization to host Ebony Arts Festival Feb. 23-25
University life
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Shanklin recognized as icon of education
- K-State Inline Hockey Club hosts successful event and season
February 21, 2017
Since its inception in 1966, Global Campus has helped make a K-State education more accessible to adult learners all over the world.
Updates from leadership
News and research
Events
- The Library & Beyond: Get to know the Marlin Fitzwater collection
- Tracz treks to South Africa
- Division of Biology Seminar Feb. 24
- Visiting artist Hiromi Iyoda to present demonstrations and artist talk
- Kat Chats: Stress + emotions = Feeling out of control
- Creative drama: Empower body positivity
Kudos, publications and presentations
Volunteer opportunities
February 20, 2017
K-State Today This Week with Wildcat Watch
Events
- Sign up today for K-State Veterinary Health Center's 22nd annual Dog 'n Jog
- The Library and Your Research: Get a head start on using the ETDR template
- Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity hosts symposium on global agricultural industry
University life
- Urgent processing for transcripts available March 1
- K-State Alumni Association accepting applications for 2017 Homecoming Committee
Kudos, publications and presentations
February 17, 2017
Seaton Hall, named for R.M. Seaton, dean of engineering from 1920 to 1929.
Events
- K-State Alumni Association offers travel packages to Vanderbilt football game
- Tournées festival of French films
- Interregional college roller hockey tournament on campus this weekend
- Creative Drama: Empower body positivity
- Third biennial Plant Breeding and Genetics Symposium
University life
- Filing deadline is today for all other General Election candidates
- College Diabetes Network comes to K-State
Kudos, publications and presentations
- K-State Associated General Contractors student chapter awarded chapter of the year at national level
- Bowling center manager to compete in United States Bowling Congress Masters
February 16, 2017
On Feb. 16 1863, K-State became the first fully operational land-grant college in America.
Updates from leadership
From the Kansas Board of Regents
News and research
Events
- Catch the final Three Minute Thesis competition today
- Coming to McCain: 'Shadowland' a blend of concert, circus, dance and theater
- 'Friended at the Front' author visiting Kansas State University
- Save the date: Symposium for engagement and civility April 10-14 at K-State
- K-State alumna to speak about black citizen-police conflict
University life
- Chimes Junior Honorary Society accepting applications for 2017-2018 academic year
- Apply for the Morse Scholarship: $3,000 for a community-minded summer project or internship
- Call for nominations: Catalyzing Advocacy in Science and Engineering workshop
Volunteer opportunities
February 15, 2017
A close-up of the design on the exterior pillars of Dickens Hall.
From the president
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Sunderland Foundation supports academic success at Kansas State University's College of Engineering
- K-State Olathe enrollment hits spring record
Events
- Bakery Science Club sale today
- Division of Biology presents special seminar Feb. 16
- Safe Zone training today
- K-State students and faculty to lead poverty simulation
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Communication studies graduate student awarded Top Four Paper at Western States Communication Association conference
- Researcher, doctoral student receive federal fellowships to study grain crops, dairy production strategies
February 14, 2017
Hale Library's south entrance.
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Staley School of Leadership Studies selected as Mandela Washington Fellowship Young African Leader Civic Leadership Institute for second year
- Undergraduate journal publishes second issue, invites campus participation
Events
- Primary voting for student body president today and tomorrow
- Science on Tap: Using nanotechnology to add functionality to fibers for protective and biomedical products
- Geographic information scientist Michael Goodchild to present 'Technologies of Space and Place' Feb. 21
- Symposium on Language Diversity in Kansas on Saturday, Feb. 18
- Valentine's Day Kat Chat: Come learn about healthy relationships
- Communication studies honor society hosts final day of Valentine's Day bake sale
- What's the buzz with drones? Find out at Communicators' Brown Bag Thursday
University life
Kudos, publications and presentations
Volunteer opportunities
February 13, 2017
K-State Today This Week with Wildcat Watch
News and research
- Johnson Cancer Research Center spring award applications are due March 1
- Chapman named interim associate provost for international programs
- Below threshold: Nutritionists discuss serious yet common mineral deficiencies
Events
- Skydiving information session
- Mortar Board Week 2017
- CADS demystifies copyright in a new workshop series
- Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers enchilada sale
- Midwestern Native American Student Leadership Summit
- The Library and Your Research: Managing your data
- Writing Center, Graduate School announce Graduate Student Writing Retreat for May intersession
- Jazz vibraphonist to present clinic today
- Asian American Student Union hosting banh mi fundraiser
- K-State geographer to discuss role of water as agent of landscape change
- Student groups hosting suicide prevention and awareness walk April 8
University life
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Architectural engineering students earn national scholarships
- Ciftci receives two grants to study how Islam affects democracy, politics
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
February 10, 2017
The K-State logo is on the K-State Alumni Center building.
News and research
- Research targeting cancer, relationships and more to be presented by Kansas State University students at Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol
- Finalists announced for final 2017 Three Minute Thesis Competition
Events
- K-State Women's Club Volleyball hosting fundraiser at Varsity Donuts from 5-10 p.m. today
- K-State Horticulture Club Valentine's Day rose sale
- Don't miss new Second Saturday Selections at Beach Museum of Art
- 61st annual K-State College Rodeo
- Office of International Programs Vernon Larson Lecture presents 'Art Education: Through the Lens of Social Entrepreneurship'
- Tuba Valentines
- Kansas State Polytechnic's Civic Luncheon Lecture Series to explore First Amendment rights
Health and safety
February 9, 2017
Chalmers Hall houses biochemistry and biology research facilities as well as the Johnson Cancer Research Center.
Updates from leadership
News and research
- Want to 'friend' an old flame on Facebook or flirt online? Social media researcher says think about your current romantic relationship first
- Chen one of 58 awardees of U.S. Department of Defense Young Investigator Research Program
Events
- Pizza with the President
- Potter's Guild Valentine's Day sale
- Mathematics Colloquium Lecture Feb. 9
- Purple Pancakes for Philanthropy
- Learn about careers at USDA
- Amateur radio licensing examinations
- Beach Museum of Art hosting opening reception for 'Kansas Veterinarian at Work: A Portrait by Tom Mohr'
- Division of Biology Seminar Feb. 10
Kudos, publications and presentations
- College of Engineering Ambassadors named for 2017
- K-State Associated General Contractors of America Student Chapter completes winter break service project in Birmingham, Alabama
Human resources and benefits
Technology
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
February 8, 2017
A winter scene at the Kansas State University Gardens.
Updates from leadership
News and research
Events
- Bakery Science Club sale today
- Enjoy free pizza and discuss new co-curricular program coming to K-State
- Lamba Pi Eta hosting Valentine's Day bake sale
- Geography department presents diversity lecture: 'Can African countries defy the resource curse?'
Technology
February 7, 2017
The millstones at Shellenberger Hall were from an old grist mill that once operated in the city of Manhattan.
Updates from leadership
Events
- Pizza with the President
- Live radio broadcast at JP's Sports Grill today
- Engineering Career Fair today and tomorrow
- The Library & Beyond: Pro tips for expert research and life management
- RecycleMania 2017 is here
- Safe Zone sexual assault awareness and prevention training
- Master illusionist to perform at K-State
- Kansas National Education Association-Student Program teacher panel meeting
- Community invited to Distinguished Young Alumni presentations Feb. 28
- Mathematics Colloquium Lecture Feb. 7
- K-State biologist to discuss challenges for maintaining tallgrass prairie ecosystems
- The relationship of self-compassion, level of outness and well-being among transgender individuals
- 'Money Tips: Stretching your dollar, free Salt financial tool & public service loan forgiveness' to be offered Feb. 9
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Manhattan student awarded first-ever Butler Family Scholarship in Entrepreneurship
- Union student employees honored with scholarships
- K-State students honored for bioscience research posters, presentations at annual K-INBRE symposium
Human resources and benefits
Technology
February 6, 2017
K-State Today This Week with Wildcat Watch
News and research
- Winning the war: How to persuade children to eat more veggies
- Phishing scams jeopardize university access to the Libraries' electronic resources
- K-State headed to American Bandmasters Association in 2019
Events
- Dedication ceremony and reception for Unger Complex
- Staley School of Leadership Studies partners with Harvesters to host mobile food pantry
- The Library and Your Research: Starting your literature review on Feb. 6
- Ohio State entomologist seminar 'Value of vacant urban space for conservation and ecosystem services'
- NASA's Mars Curiosity Rover coordinator presents Physics Distinguished Alumni Lecture
- Tower of Power brings soulful sounds to Kansas State University
- Office of International Programs announces spring 2017 Vernon C. Larson Lecture Series
University life
- Nominate an outstanding librarian for the Hobrock Award
- Submissions open for Sullivan Poetry Award
- Blue Key accepting applications
Volunteer opportunities
February 3, 2017
The Beach Museum of Art archway.
Events
- Graduate students compete to explain their research the best in three minutes or less
- Student organization hosting 5K to honor fallen Wildcat
- Science Road Show
University life
February 2, 2017
The Quinlan Visitor Center, dedicated in 1999, at the Kansas State University Gardens.
Updates from leadership
News and research
Events
- K-State Police and K-State Libraries Safety Talks: Education 911
- Hip-hop master classes by Dena Rizzo open to K-State students, faculty and staff
- K-State theatre professor to discuss how artists communicate climate change
- Experience love in the information age with 'Love and Information' at Purple Masque Theatre
- Engineering Career Fair Feb. 7-8
- Presentation by Beach Museum of Art curator Liz Seaton today
- Bhaduri-McIntosh to discuss insights into cancer through Epstein-Barr virus seminar Feb. 3
- Eye-popping entertainment: Catch the award-winning musical 'Pippin' Feb. 6 at McCain
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Loughmiller honored with regional teaching award
- K-State journalism student wins scholarship in biotechnology reporting contest
- Broyles-González publishes on music icon Jenni Rivera
Volunteer opportunities
February 1, 2017
From 1959 to 1994, the Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity cannon announced — with a loud boom and a puff of purple smoke — each touchdown scored by the Wildcats at home football games.
News and research
- Video: K-State NOW with President Myers
- English Language Program adds value and provides welcoming environment for international students
- Kansas Forest Service welcomes agriculture technician to Conservation Tree Planting Program
Events
- Angela Davis to present Black History Month keynote address tonight
- Bakery Science Club sale today
- Students needed for military-connected workshop
- Gilman Scholarship for Education Abroad information session
- Career Center hosting information session for student career specialist position
University life
- 2017-2018 Sarachek Predoctoral Honors Fellowship
- Scholarship opportunity for business and engineering students
- Arts and Sciences seeks student ambassadors
- K-State Alumni Association accepting applications for 2017 Homecoming Committee
- Mortar Board Senior Honor Society now accepting applications
- Staley School of Leadership Studies is seeking students to serve as class leaders for LEAD 212