March 29, 2019
Focused in Friday: K-State Alumni Center
From the administration
News and research
- Think fast, but plan ahead: Emergency preparedness resources are available
- Kansas State University Polytechnic Campus renews collaboration with Salina Liberty to fly unmanned aircraft at home games
Events
- College of Business Inclusion Summit to feature corporate panel, round table discussions
- Vasant Festival 2019
- Oz to Oz Fulbright scholar Gordon Duff to present on Tuesday, April 2
- Triota presents 'Your Identity, Our Campus'
Health and safety
University life
- Family of the Year 2019 applications due March 31
- Interested in saving money? Look for spring courses with the Open/Alternative Textbook icon
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Five K-State students awarded Joey Lee Garmon Undergraduate Scholarship
- College of Engineering Ambassadors named for 2019
- Percussion students receive coaching session with internationally recognized Sō Percussion ensemble, perform to capacity audience
- K-State Choir professors, directors, students gain recognition at national conference
- K-State choral program hosts 28 international choral conductors
Campus construction and maintenance
March 28, 2019
The first residence hall on campus, Van Zile Hall, under construction in 1926, with the Experimental Feeding Barn on the left. Courtesy of the Morse Department of Special Collections.
Shared governance
Events
- Pi up with Phi Sigma Pi and Pie Five
- Celebrate the arrival of spring with 'SpringDance '19'
- Distinguished alumni to take part in College of Business Administration panel discussion
- Engage in conversation about diversity with your peers
- SGA to host town hall with Manhattan City Commission tonight
- 'Just Doug' and 'Ella': Film screening and discussion with director Dan Chen
- Division of Biology Seminar March 29
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Five construction science and management students awarded national scholarships
- Jones awarded Outstanding Young Teacher Award at Midwest ASAS/ADSA Meeting
- College of Arts and Sciences announces the Faculty Enhancement Program awardees for fiscal year 2020
- Biology professor and graduate student selected for first K-State science communication awards
- Accreditation of social work program reaffirmed until 2026
- K-State sorority recognized at Greater Manhattan Community Foundation Awards event
Technology
March 27, 2019
News and research
- Twelve Kansas State University alumni selected as 2019 Alumni Fellows
- 2019-20 student athletic passes on sale now
- Education abroad fall 2019 deadline extended
Events
- Pi up with Phi Sigma Pi and Pie Five
- Education specialist Clark Hoelscher to give two workshops on biology and education at K-State on March 29
- Pre-Health Ambassadors to have bake sale at Farmers Market
- Nobel laureate to address STEM educators
- Bakery Science Club sale
- Grace M. Shugart Lecture Series presents 'Turnip the Beet: Our Journey from Farm to School'
- APDesign art call for Diversity Week
- Scott Lovell speaks on protein structures at today's Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics Seminar
- Jose Contreras-Vidal to present electrical and computer engineering seminar Mar. 28
- 2019 Agricultural Technology Management Club Lawn Mower Clinic
- 'America's Got Talent' finalist DIAVOLO to perform its Veterans Project at 'SpringDance '19'
- Still time to register for Kansas Association of Historians annual conference
University life
- New tutoring times available in Kramer
- OURCI travel grant applications due April 19
- Well-being survey email invites
- Need help with time management?
Kudos, publications and presentations
- K-State Landscape Contracting Team places 12th at National Collegiate Landscape Competition
- History professor awarded fellowship at St. Andrews Centre for French History and Culture
- K-State First faculty and staff present at two national conferences
Personnel changes
Volunteer opportunities
March 26, 2019
From the administration
News and research
Events
- Visiting Artist Lecture by metalsmith Marilyn da Silva
- K-State alumnus and Vanderbilt doctoral student to speak about exoskeletons and prosthetics
- Attend the annual K-State Graduate Research, Arts, and Discovery Forum
- University of Leeds' Caroline Peacock to present geology seminar March 27
- ADVANCE Distinguished Lecture Series presents Dylan Thurston
- Tickets for lecture by 'The Hate U Give' author Angie Thomas available on April 2
- K-State saxophone professor to present new electroacoustic work 'The Loveliness of Air — I Can't Breathe'
- K-State to co-host 34th annual MANRRS National Conference
University life
March 25, 2019
K-State Today This Week with Wildcat Watch
From the administration
KSUnite
News and research
Events
- Farmers market takes place Wednesday
- ATID Showcase of Excellence set for April 25
- USDA national program leaders to present 'Food Science and Nutrition Funding at the USDA-NIFA' April 3
- Visiting Artist Workshop in printmaking with Shelley Thorstensen
- American Chemical Society-Student Affiliate hosts 'An Evening With' Sarah Lamm
- Student academic success workshop offered March 27
- 'Spotlight on English' showcases undergraduate research, activities for the K-State campus community
- Live Ideas Lecture: Shakespeare and food
- Period Project hopes to end stigma
- DMSA Family recognition event this week
- 2019 Faculty and Professional Staff Retiree Ceremony
- Recyclemania week six standings
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Powercat Financial selects new Peer Financial Counselors, Student Advisory Board members
- Blue Key Honor Society selects 2019-2020 members
March 22, 2019
Focused in Friday: The curtain at the Purple Masque Theatre.
From the administration
Events
- Registration still available for annual Oxfam Hunger Banquet
- Reminder: Retired Marine Sgt. Kirstie Ennis to give talk about overcoming adversity
- Opportunity to join student Men's Engagement Group
- Arts and Sciences hosts Lunch with the Dean featuring special guest Frank Meacham
- Hospitality management now taking orders for bierocks
- The Library and Your Research: Managing Citations and References repeat session offered Monday
- Attend the Social Services Career Meet-Up
- Division of Biology Seminar today
- Drama therapy program announces Universal Design for Learning workshop
- 'Take a Hike: Physical Activity Effects on Cognition and Brain Function' talk by Arthur Kramer
Kudos, publications and presentations
March 21, 2019
From the administration
From the Kansas Board of Regents
News and research
Events
- Olivia Caridi dishes on 'The Bachelor' and bullying
- On the Spot Improv to present sketch comedy show
- Center for Student Involvement hosts monthly ISO advisors meeting
- Education Abroad hosts first-time travelers workshop
- Kevin Folta to present plant pathology seminar
- K-Staters and local community set to present at fourth edition of Talk20MHK
- K-State geology department to host Geological Society of America conference
- 'BlacKkKlansman: A Response to the Resurgence of Overt Racism in America Today' talk by Kevin Willmott
- Noted soil fertility professor to speak on the critical role of extension on March 25
- 'Convention of States: A Radical Proposal for Freedom'
University life
- Let's talk about well-being
- Student organization registration update
- Apply for the Dr. Kent Kerby Pre-Health Scholarship
Kudos, publications and presentations
- 2019 orientation leaders and Wildcat Warm-up staff selected
- Petillo contributes to academic conversation between queer migration studies and critical trafficking studies
- Students at KSDB win 10 awards from Kansas Association of Broadcasters
- College of Veterinary Medicine selects two students for elite scholarship
Technology
March 20, 2019
Nichols Hall, built in 1911, was named for Ernest R. Nichols, president of K-State from 1899 to 1909.
From the administration
Events
- Big 12 Virtual Career Fair March 27
- Participate in K-State 360 focus groups, receive a free T-shirt
- Free MAX concert featuring Pat Lok
- Reminder: 23rd annual Travel and Dining Auction is March 22
- Lee to present CAS Diversity Lecture on creating inclusive spaces in the sciences
- Bakery Science Club sale today
- From Kansas to Mars, K-State alumna Sarah Lamm to speak
- Today: Sung-O Kim presents 'Plasma Endoscopy using Optical Fibers for Cancer Therapy'
- Chilean pianist Paulina Zamora to present recital Saturday, March 23
- 'It's all about Water' lecture March 21
- Iranian Graduate Student Association to host Nowruz 1398 and Haft-Sin Display
- Institute of International Education representative to present Fulbright information session
- Earn a Passport for Success K-State 360 Badge this spring
- Biologist melds prairie bird population research and music for unique science communication project
University life
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Critical Language Scholarships awarded to two students
- Sophomore leadership honorary selects 2019-2020 members
March 19, 2019
K-State Today This Week with Wildcat Watch
From the provost
From the administration
News and research
- Excellence recognized: Kansas State University No. 2 on list of best public universities
- All In for K-State: Kansas State University's inaugural giving day to focus on Cats' Cupboard
Shared governance
Events
- UPC accepting donations for Pop-Up Thrift Shop
- Science on Tap presents 'Breaking it down – The role of the soil microbiome in the global carbon cycle'
- 'Refuge in Heartland' film to be shown at March 21 engagement symposium
- College of Veterinary Medicine to host Phi Zeta Research Day
- Recyclemania week five update
- Career Center to host Work and Serve Panel
- Kirk Nordstrom to present geology workshop and seminar
- K-State Physics Distinguished Alumni Lecture to discuss former faculty member and local native Madalyn Avery
- Call for submissions for 'What Were You Wearing?' survivor art exhibit
- Pet Away Stress
- K-State 48 Film Challenge kicks off fourth annual student film competition with new sponsors, prizes and workshop
- Fiction Writer Jamel Brinkley to read from his work at 3:30 p.m. Friday
- Spring 2019 MANRRS Week
- Support Alpha Omega Epsilon by eating at Chipotle
- College of Business launching Gates Capital Speaker Series
University life
- Startup School intersession course offers workshops, mentoring and scholarship money for aspiring entrepreneurs
- Local Global Campus students now eligible for 'HUG' from Manhattan Fairy Godmothers
Kudos, publications and presentations
Personnel changes
March 18, 2019
From the president
From the administration
KSUnite
News and research
- Multicultural center update
- Oscar-winning screenwriter Kevin Willmott delivering keynote address for 'Art of Democracy' symposium
- University center recognized for continued excellence in computer security research
- Listen to the latest Global Food Systems podcast with Jon Herington
Events
- Rescheduled Career Meet-Up: Hospitality industry
- Hallmark Case Competition offers $1,000 prize to College of Business students
- National Society of Black Engineers to host Engineering a Dream day camp
- Second Kansas Student Veterans Consortium
- The Library and Your Research: Starting Your Literature Review in the Sciences offered March 18
- International Coffee Hour presents Ecuador
- Attend the Startup Career Meet-Up March 21
- Grain Science Graduate Student Organization to host annual Oxfam Hunger Banquet
- 2019 Vanguard Lecture Series presents Johnny Saldaña
- Young Writers' Workshop now accepting applications for June program
University life
- $1,000 scholarships available for 30 K-State students to take their first entrepreneurship course
- Douglas Benson scholarship applications now being accepted
- K-State Family of the Year 2019 applications open
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Graduate student from Topeka to represent university at regional Three-Minute Thesis competition
- Veterinary student is second-time winner of poultry medicine scholarship from national organization
- Two graduate students receive awards for their Capitol event poster presentations
- Industrial engineering student earns top award at Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers Regional Conference
- Kaup named fellow of the Interior Design Educators Council
- K-State First celebrates 2018 award winners
Personnel changes
Technology
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
Volunteer opportunities
March 8, 2019
Focused in Friday: Commonly referred to as "Spork," this sculpture near King Hall was constructed in 1969 as a part of the "Art in Situation" workshops that took place from 1969-1971.
From the administration
News and research
Events
- Campus blood drive to begin on March 25
- Kansas Association of Historians Conference early registration ends today
- Rescheduled Career Meet-Up: Hospitality industry
University life
- College of Business Administration partners with Imperial PFS for data analytics competition with $10,000 in scholarship prizes
- Sophomores encouraged to apply for Cargill Fellows program
- Submit nominations for Celebrating Service and Leadership Awards
Kudos, publications and presentations
- K-State Debate qualifies for National Debate Tournament
- Ryane Englar publishes book on writing skills for veterinarians
- College of Arts and Sciences professor to present at Climate Science Day at Capitol Hill
Technology
Volunteer opportunities
March 7, 2019
Events
- Writing Center, Graduate School announce Graduate Student Writing Retreat for May intersession
- Register and submit talks for SciComm 2019 by Friday, March 8
- Support Alpha Omega Epsilon by eating at Panda Express
- Attend a pre-health interprofessional panel on March 7
- Kansas Geological Survey's Franciszek 'Franek' Hasiuk to present seminar today
- Olathe campus to host 'Food For Thought' film series
- David Bedwell presents Division of Biology Seminar March 8
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Architectural engineering students awarded top scholarships
- International solo exhibition features art professor Geraldine Craig
- Phil Payne awarded Modern Band Higher Education Fellowship
Technology
March 6, 2019
Shared governance
Events
- Bakery Science Club to have sale today
- Mental health in health care: Considerations for patients and providers seminar
- Eat Panera with PAWS: Support mental wellness awareness
- Eighth annual disco party to support Kansas State University cancer research April 5
- Reminder: 'What the SNAP' training offered March 7
- Counseling Services to host A Moment of Mindfulness
- Gartner Campus Access available to students, faculty and staff
- Catholic Student Organization invites K-Staters to Ash Wednesday Mass
University life
- Union spring break hours
- Apply for the Phillips 66 SHIELD Scholarship Program
- University Honors Program seeks student mentors
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Airport management student at K-State Polytechnic wins Airports Council International scholarship
- Kinesiology student awarded National Strength and Conditioning Association's Women’s Scholarship
- Carroll, colleagues present at ethics counseling conference
- Modern languages' Master of Arts in Spanish graduate students present research at Texas Tech University
- Wind Ensemble performing at American Bandmasters Association Conference
- Pi Kappa Phi fraternity members assist K-State recycling program
March 5, 2019
From the administration
News and research
- Kansas State University launches unique day of giving, focusing on one project
- K-State Alerts test today
Events
- White House photographer, university alumnus Pete Souza to present 'One Photographer, Two Presidents' today
- Call for 2019 All-University Open House student life exhibits
- Wayne Riekhof to present Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics Seminar on March 6
University life
- Cats' Cupboard spring break hours
- Undergraduate journal seeks submissions for second edition
- Confucius Institute Offers Chinese culture/crafts classes
Kudos, publications and presentations
- 91.9 KSDB FM wins three national awards
- Nguyen co-authors article published in top-tier journal Economics of Education Review
Personnel changes
Volunteer opportunities
March 4, 2019
K-State Today This Week with Wildcat Watch
From the administration
KSUnite
News and research
Events
- State of Diversity Address
- College of Business to host K-State MBA Night on March 5
- American Chemical Society-Student Affiliate hosts 'An Evening With ... ' Stefan Bossmann
- No More resource and empowerment fair
- 'Growing Our Mindset' forum to discuss diversity in agriculture
- ACM-SIGAI hosts philosophy professor Jon Herington to speak on artificial intelligence ethics
- Strengths in Action
Kudos, publications and presentations
- K-State Sales Team wins University of Toledo Invitational Sales Competition
- Alisa Garni recognized as Professor of the Week
- David C. Poole named citation award winner
March 1, 2019
Focused in Friday: Stone pillars of Thompson Hall.
Events
- Celebrate Union Station by JP's first anniversary today
- We've got you covered for lunch
- Pre-Optometry Club welcomes Edward Bennett
- The Library and Your Research: Discover-Use-Manage offered March 4
- K-State Wind Ensemble and Wind Symphony to present concert March 4
- The Earl Project is partnering with Beach Museum of Art
University life
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Veterinary students chosen for American Veterinary Medical Foundation scholarships
- Wyatt Thompson to receive K-State Alumni Association's 2019 Flinchbaugh Family Wildcat Pride Award
- Geology department head publishes article in Nature Geoscience