November 30, 2017
Constructed in 1927 and named in 1955, Farrell Library was the first building on the Manhattan campus only used as a library. Courtesy of Morse Department of Special Collections.
From the administration
Shared governance
Events
- Fall commencement: More than 1,500 earning degrees from Kansas State University; ceremonies Dec. 8 and 9
- Enjoy a free sweet treat before finals week
University life
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Students selected to serve as commencement speakers, vocalists and musicians
- Kansas State Polytechnic Flight Team selects new captain
- Sociology graduate students and faculty present at American Society of Criminology's annual meeting
- Six graduate students named American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy fellows
November 29, 2017
Leaf impressions on a sidewalk at the Kansas State University Gardens.
News and research
- Pet food program receives investment from Tuffy's Pet Foods
- Office of Institutional Equity launches new website
- Research creates way to protect pigs from PRRS during reproduction
Shared governance
Events
- Bakery Science Club sale today
- Eat at Panda Express today to support graduate students
- Information session for Kansas State University in Italy summer 2018
- Paraguayan Social today at the K-State Student Union
- KSDB open house and vinylthon today
- ADVANCE Distinguished Lecture Series presents Seth Cohen
- Vote for the best picture book of 2017 at the 10th annual Mock Caldecott
- K-State Faculty Brass Quintet to premiere composition by Reena Esmail
- Burrack to present Distinguished Graduate Faculty Lecture Dec. 7
Volunteer opportunities
November 28, 2017
The sun sets behind Kansas State University's rooftops.
News and research
Events
- Pizza with the President
- Kat Chats presents 'Surviving Finals!'
- Indian-American composer Reena Esmail lectures at Hale Library
- The 'Peanuts' crew comes to McCain with the classic 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' Dec. 6
- Mathematics Colloquium lecture Nov. 28
- Geography faculty candidate to discuss sustainability in the era of big data
University life
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Ten Kansas State University graduate students earn honors at Research and the State
- McNair Scholars Program selects new cohort of students for 2017-2018
- Family studies and human services receives four awards at national conference
- Greeks support Recycling Program at Kansas State University
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
Volunteer opportunities
November 27, 2017
A stairwell in K-State's Engineering Hall.
News and research
Shared governance
Events
- Save the date: Chief diversity and inclusion officer candidate open forums
- Grow your mind . . . and eat pizza
- Sergeant Audie Murphy Club presentation today
- K-State Dance presents WinterDance 2017
- Damon Wayans Jr. comedy show canceled
- Friends of the Kansas State University Gardens' poinsettia and amaryllis sale Nov. 29
- CFTC and Kansas State University announce 2018 Agricultural Commodity Futures Conference
University life
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Family studies and human services, English GTAs selected for university's Graduate Student Teaching Excellence awards
- Rising stars: Four K-State Theatre performers earn regional honors
- Horticulture faculty wins USDA National Teaching Award
November 17, 2017
Focused in Friday: A turkey statue in the Kansas State University Gardens.
News and research
Events
- Call for submissions: Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol
- Tickets on sale now for Friends of McCain Holiday Home Tour Dec. 3
- Black Faculty Staff Alliance's next step after KSUnite
- Sign up open for Health Professions Mock Interviews
- Sergeant Audie Murphy Club presentation
University life
- Return Green Apple Bikes before fall break
- Union fall break hours
- Morse Department of Special Collections fall break hours
- Beach Museum of Art holiday schedule
Kudos, publications and presentations
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
November 16, 2017
Regnier Hall's 114,000 square feet include consolidated fabrication capabilities, integrated design labs, collaborative spaces and a 300-seat auditorium for the College of Architecture, Planning & Design.
From the Kansas Board of Regents
News and research
Shared governance
Events
- Multiple Grammy-nominee Martina McBride at McCain Dec. 2 with holiday show
- Cats' Cupboard Thanksgiving hours and community meals
- Mathematics Colloquium lecture Nov. 16
- Free food, prizes and T-shirts at the K-State Alumni Association's 2017 Grad Breakfast
University life
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Vardiman selected as one of National Athletic Trainers' Association's sponsored speakers for Madrid conference
- K-State Entrepreneurship Day showcases student and community entrepreneurial talent
- K-State hosts Research and Development Showcase
November 15, 2017
Students, faculty, staff and community members gather Nov. 14 on the Anderson Hall lawn for KSUnite.
From the administration
News and research
Events
- Bakery Science Club sale today
- Eat at Fuzzy's Taco Shop today to support Pre-Health Ambassadors Club
- Study Abroad on a Budget workshop Nov. 17
- Volunteer at the Purple Pride Pantry Party
- Celebrate with the Office of International Programs at the 2017 International Education of the Year Awards Ceremony
- LGBT Resource Center and Positive Connections offer free HIV testing
University life
November 14, 2017
The K-State Unity Walk and KSUnite event will be 1-3 p.m. today.
From the administration
News and research
- Hospitality management department names Ottenbacher new department head
- Political science researchers receive $1.2 million grant to study effects of U.S. military's overseas presence
- Adrian Rodriguez named to new Kansas State University diversity position
Events
- KSUnite and Unity Walk today
- Pizza with the President
- Kansas State University in Italy summer information session today
- Peace Corps: Education and Environment in Madagascar
- Kat Chats: 'Connecting the Dots: Recognizing Depression'
- Support Boys and Girls Club at Pizza Hut today
- Panel discussion to include speakers from The New York Times and Politico
- Leonardo Art Science Evening Rendezvous Nov. 16
- 'Rancher, Farmer, Fisherman' documentary viewing and panel discussion Nov. 16
- K-State Police Department hosting Toys for Tots toy drive
- Reminder: Campus perimeter traffic flow, crosswalk study open house
Health and safety
University life
Kudos, publications and presentations
Human resources, benefits and training
Volunteer opportunities
November 13, 2017
K-State Today This Week with Wildcat Watch
From the administration
News and research
Events
- Additional events part of KSUnite
- Carrie Henderson to present next How I Landed My Job lecture today
- 'Hidden Figures' film screening on Nov. 14
- Poize Hip-Hop Dance Team to present 1990s-2000s Dance Showcase
- Creator of Flamin' Hot Cheetos shares 'rags to riches' story
- KSDB-FM to broadcast K-State Family Unity Walk and KSUnite
- St. Jude fundraising night at Orange Leaf
- K-State's League of United Latin American Citizens to host Thanksgiving Food Drive
- 'Global Conversation with Kansas State University's First Lady Mary Jo Myers' Nov. 14
- Graduate Workshop Series: Discover Primary Sources at K-State Libraries
- Friends of the Kansas State Gardens to host annual poinsettia and amaryllis sale Nov. 17
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Geology department awards $128,000 in scholarships
- Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art meets national museum standards for excellence
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
November 10, 2017
Focused in Friday: The official K-State tartan on a chair in Forum Hall at the K-State Student Union.
From the administration
News and research
Shared governance
Events
- Help the K-State Book Network select the common reading book for 2018
- Tell your career story with K-State acting troupe
- K-State meat sale Friday
- Anthropology Club book sale today
- Alpha Phi Omega is raising awareness for suicide prevention on campus
- KSUnite Nov. 14 additional information
Kudos, publications and presentations
Technology
November 9, 2017
Military inspection with honorary officers on the Kansas State Agricultural College campus. Courtesy of Morse Department of Special Collections.
News and research
- Three K-State programs receive support from alumni Steve and Cathy Lacy
- Darting to lead the K-State Alumni Association's membership and marketing programs
- Gibbon surgery at Kansas State University to appear on national TV
- Going green: Kansas State Polytechnic adds renewable energy to campus
- Documentary about area buffalo soldier now available on College of Education's YouTube channel for educational use
Shared governance
Events
- Leadership Studies Expo today
- Mathematics Colloquium lecture Nov. 9
- Several events part of Native American Heritage Month celebration today
- Office of International Programs, College of Human Ecology partner to present two International Education Week events
- Graduate students to present work at Research and the State poster session today
- Silver Key to host family budgeting workshop today
- Division of Biology presents Jonathan Wilson Yewdell
- Safe Zone to present 'Promoting Accessibility on Campus' today
- ADVANCE Distinguished Lecture Series presents Ella Atkins
Health and safety
University life
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Global honor: President Myers to be recognized for international statesmanship
- Mohammadi named 2018 CMS LPC Distinguished Researcher
- College of Veterinary Medicine presents annual teaching awards
- Two Kansas State University students named finalists for prestigious national scholarships
November 8, 2017
A fence near the north fountain at the Kansas State University Gardens.
News and research
- From the KSU Foundation: Making an impact through scholarships
- College of Veterinary Medicine brings in employers from several states for job fair
Events
- K-State Family hosting Unity Walk and KSUnite
- Native American Heritage Month celebration
- Artist talk by Sayaka Ganz
- No Bakery Science Club sale today
- Sprint youth marketing expert and Kansas State University alumnus Javier Quinonez to speak as part of Sports Marketing Speaker Series
- Grad students and advisers: ETDR walk-in help during Nov. 17 deadline week
- KSDB to host Center for Student Involvement roundtable
- Open house to gather input for campus perimeter traffic flow and crosswalk study
- Place your Thanksgiving meat order today from the K-State Meat Lab
- Co-owner of internationally acclaimed Belgium landscape architecture firm to visit K-State
- Geography Colloquium Nov. 10 examines drought vulnerability among agriculturalists in the American West
University life
- AAUW upcoming grant application information
- Arnold Air Society to stand guard at K-State's Vietnam Memorial for Veterans Day
Kudos, publications and presentations
November 7, 2017
The sun shines through trees in the Quad.
News and research
- Couple and family therapy program introduces new K-State Family Center staff
- Response to Riley County Police Department announcement on alleged hate crime
Events
- Pizza with the President
- Veterans Day Breakfast hosted by hospitality management student groups Nov. 10
- Friends of Four Paws Club fundraiser at Fuzzy's Taco Shop
- Oklahoma City Thunder executive and K-State alumni Travis Herman, along with colleagues Ashley Barnett and Tanna Zach, to speak at K-State
- Career meet-up for students interested in wildlife and natural resources
- Editors Forum and Brown Bag Discussion
- InterVarsity Christian Fellowship to host two-part event on origins of the Bible
- Kat Chats: 'Living in the Present Moment'
- Explore Japan: Education abroad opportunity in summer 2018
- Why I Give Week continues through Nov. 10
University life
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Kansas State University students make top-15 cut in national swine-research poster competition
- Trish Gott to be honored as 2017 International Educator of the Year
November 6, 2017
K-State Today This Week with Wildcat Watch
News and research
- Housing contracts for next fall proving popular
- Mercer receiving 2017 Outstanding Support for International Initiatives Award
- College of Veterinary Medicine hires renowned veterinary clinical toxicologist Steve Ensley
Events
- Science Communication Week arrives to celebrate big ideas and discoveries
- Two days left to buy tickets for the International Food Festival 2017
- Anthropology Club hosting book sale Oct. 6-10
- Young Democrats and College Republicans to debate Nov. 6
- International Coffee Hour
- Lecture tomorrow by visiting ceramics artist Jstn Clmn
- Graduate Workshop Series: Starting Your Literature Review
- 'Family Memory after the Holocaust' presentation Nov. 8
- Enjoy free food, bingo and prizes with Powercat Financial's Thrifty Gifting holiday event
- Graduate Student Council meeting today
- Kups for Kids today in the Union courtyard
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Phillips 66 Business Ethics Case Competition awards more than $4,000 to K-State students
- K-State faculty, Flint Hills Wellness Coalition awarded Leadership Transformation Grant
- APDesign professor Condia selected as Regnier distinguished faculty chair
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
Volunteer opportunities
November 3, 2017
Focused in Friday: The unique rooftop of Hale Library.
Events
- Sanskriti 2017 is Saturday, Nov. 4
- K-State meat sale Friday: Don't forget to place your holiday order
- Jerry Jay Cranford featured speaker for What Matters to Me and Why series
- November Mobile Food Distribution today at noon
- Information session Nov. 8 for summer 2018 education abroad opportunity in China
University life
Kudos, publications and presentations
- LiveSafe grand prizewinner and third weekly winner presented prizes
- City of Manhattan, Usha Reddi honored with 2017 Innovative Educator of the Year Award
November 2, 2017
Dew forms on leaves in the Kansas State University Gardens.
From the president
News and research
Shared governance
Events
- Spanish Club celebrates Dia de los Muertos
- 'One-Man Star Wars Trilogy' brings the film classics to McCain at the Wareham — with a solo twist
- Demystifying Author Research Impact workshop Nov. 3
- Beach Museum hosting Dia de los Muertos/Day of the Dead celebration today
- Writer Melissa Chadburn to read from her work on Friday
- Safe Zone to present Veterans on Campus Kognito training tomorrow
- New location for public lecture by Christopher Newfield
- APDesign to present Regnier Distinguished Visiting Chair Lecture
- Mathematics Colloquium Lecture Nov. 2
University life
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Geography faculty, students present, receive honors at regional meeting
- K-State teams place at regional competition
- Casebeer receives regional teaching award
Technology
Campus construction and maintenance
November 1, 2017
The Chemistry/Biochemistry Building, on K-State's Manhattan campus, was built in 1988.
From the president
News and research
Events
- Bakery Science Club sale today
- Mark your calendars: Office of International Programs presents 2017 International Education Week
- Women of K-State to host Traci Scott
- Internationally acclaimed jazz percussionist to present clinics
- Be the one who makes a difference: Give today to the United Way