April 30, 2019
From the president
From the Kansas Board of Regents
News and research
- Elizabeth Smart to deliver virtual keynote at Kansas State University's School Counseling Camp
- New graduate certificate fulfills animal health industry's demands for applied skills
Events
- Reminder: Vice president for student life and dean of student candidate open forum today
- K-State 360 Points Palooza is today
- K-State Confucius Institute offers Chinese name pronunciation workshop
Kudos, publications and presentations
- FarmHouse fraternity members assist K-State recycling program
- Students, faculty win Gamma Sigma Delta honors
- Sociologist wins best article award at World Congress of Sociology
- Kassebaum Scholarship awarded to five high school seniors
April 29, 2019
K-State Today this Week with Wildcat Watch
From the administration
KSUnite
News and research
Events
- Site unveiling ceremony today for Morris Family Multicultural Student Center
- Reminder: Vice president for student life and dean of student candidate open forum today
- Reminder: College of Veterinary Medicine dean candidate open forum presentation today
- Derby Days
- Mental health forum today
- K-State Choirs present Rhapsody Scholarship Benefit Concert, dedicate performance to former director
Health and safety
Kudos, publications and presentations
- K-State Sales Team shines at 2019 National Collegiate Sales Competition
- Kuester discusses sports economics class during interview on SIRIUS XM
- K-State named 2018 Tree Campus USA
- Social work instructor recognized for service to crime victims
- Kansas State University selects Civic Leadership Scholarship winners and finalists
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
April 26, 2019
Focused in Friday: Fountain at Jardine Apartments.
Events
- Vice president for student life and dean of student candidate finalists
- Last day to apply for International Coordinating Council's 2019-2020 executive board
- Spring choral concert features special guest Texas Youth Chorale
- Veterinary Health Center joins effort to safely dispose of unused medications
- K-State Book Network 2019 book selected
- Final band concerts next week
University life
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Three high school seniors earn Kansas State University's Presidential Scholarship
- Outstanding students, Wildcat Pride honors announced at 33rd annual Kansas State Polytechnic awards banquet
- Gartner Sales Competition awards $2,250 to students
April 25, 2019
Kansas State Agricultural College band performing at the south side of Memorial Stadium. Courtesy of the Morse Department of Special Collections.
Events
- May, August graduates invited to K-State Alumni Association's Grad Bash
- Three-on-three basketball tournament to benefit Cats' Cupboard
- PAWS: Dance Away Stress
- Manhattan March for Science
- Inaugural Wildcat Walk: To End Sexual Violence today
- Pre-Health Ambassadors Orange Leaf fundraiser today
- UPC presents free concert by DaniLeigh
- Electrical and Computer Engineering Senior Design Presentation Day
- K-Staters invited to join Trashtag MHK challenge
- Retirement reception for Irma O'Dell
- Modern languages department to host Initials research forum
- University of Tennessee, Knoxville professor to present mini-course 'Random Spanning Trees and SLE'
- ADVANCE Distinguished Lecture Series presents Katya Krupchyk
University life
Kudos, publications and presentations
April 24, 2019
Purple umbrellas in Holen Courtyard near Bluemont Hall.
Shared governance
Events
- Mistaken identity leads to comedy in K-State Theatre's presentation of 'The Government Inspector'
- Invest in trees: Grow K-State
- Save the date: Vice president for student life and dean of student candidate open forums
- Trio of marketers from AMC Theatres next up in Business of Sports and Entertainment Speaker Series
- Today: Cat Tech one day spring sale
- 'Little Women 150: A Celebration' on Thursday, April 25
- Bake Science Club sale
- College of Veterinary Medicine to host Symposium on Bovine Anaplasmosis
- Jessica Heier Stamm to present electrical and computer engineering seminar April 25
- Public lecture: 'Taking Back Transracial' by Tina Rulli, hosted by philosophy department
- Do you need help prepping for your finals?
- Center for Student Involvement hosts ISO advisor meeting
University life
Kudos, publications and presentations
Campus construction and maintenance
April 23, 2019
Kansas State University College of Business Building.
News and research
- Historic examples of civility may help today's civil discourse, according to new book
- Kansas State Polytechnic offering free UAS training to Kansas high school teachers and principals
Events
- Support Alpha Omega Epsilon by eating at McAlister's Deli
- Med Missions Club hosting profit share fundraiser at Chipotle April 30
- K-State Confucius Institute to sponsor second student China trip
- Reminder: Run Fasta Eat Pasta 5K run and walk is April 27
- 5K Grad Dash deadline approaching
- American Chemical Society Student Affiliate to host third research forum
- Last week of exhibition: 'Pete Souza: Two Presidents, One Photographer'
- Registration available for May Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt workshop
Kudos, publications and presentations
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
April 22, 2019
K-State Today This Week with Wildcat Watch. Click the image to view the video.
From the administration
- KSUnite: Moving Forward Together call for proposals
- Dean of College of Veterinary Medicine candidate finalists
- K-State Athletics update with AD Gene Taylor
KSUnite
News and research
Events
- Site unveiling ceremony for Morris Family Multicultural Student Center April 29
- Pre-Optometry Club meeting April 23
- Sleep in a box for a great cause
- City Nature Challenge in Manhattan
- Peace Corps, Staley School of Leadership Studies to host welcome home event
- Earth Day carnival on Bosco Student Plaza today
- Never fear, finals prep is here: Two workshops offered today
- Harvard professor to give talk on Inka khipus, a prehistoric 'computer-like' device
- Turnitin.com presentation offered April 23
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Biology faculty member publishes new edition of freshwater ecology textbook
- Saxophone professor performs and teaches throughout England
- K-State is winner of Big 12 Recyclemania competition
- Blue Key Scholarship recipients selected for 2019-2020
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
April 19, 2019
Focused in Friday: The Tower at Jardine Apartments.
News and research
Events
- 2019 Engineering Diversity and Inclusion Town Hall
- K-State Student Veterans Association to host CrossFit Challenge April 27
- 2019 Common Book announcement and information session on Thursday, April 25
- International Coffee Hour presents Slovakia
- African Students Union presents African Cultural and Food Festival
- Enjoy an Easter buffet at Union Station by JP's
- Environmental microbiologist to present international agronomy lecture April 23
- K-State to host National Academies of Sciences Agriculture and Natural Resources meeting and lecture
University life
Kudos, publications and presentations
- ChemE Car team brings home top prize from regional competition
- K-State team takes second place at Kansas Society of Human Resource Management HR Games
- Geography faculty and students present at national geography conference
- K-State group Joins WEALTH Day to connect Kansans with legislators, advocacy organizations
April 18, 2019
From the Kansas Board of Regents
News and research
- Reminder: Kirmser Undergraduate Research Award applications due April 26
- Using girdled trap trees for detection of emerald ash borer on K-State campus
- K-State Athletics to participate in NCAA Sexual Assault/Violence Prevention Social Media Campaign
Events
- K-State Police, Air Force ROTC to conduct on-campus active shooter training today
- ATID Showcase event April 25
- Earth Day speaker Mikel Stout to discuss environmental law
- Honors House to host escape room
- Event postponed: 'The History and Art of Tea by Tea Master Shozo Sato'
- USDA scientist to demo soil app at brownbag seminar
- Reminder: Chet Peters Lecture tomorrow
- Invitation to join support group for trauma healing
- Save the date: College of Veterinary Medicine dean candidate open forums
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Alpha Tau Omega awards top Mortar Board scholarship to Ashlyn Fisher
- Silver Key hosts service event with Boys and Girls Club
- Hallmark Case Competition awards $1,650 in prizes to College of Business students
- K-State Alumni Association honors eight students for excellence
- Undergraduate journal publishes second edition
- Two honored with honorary membership in Alpha Omega Epsilon
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
April 17, 2019
From the administration
News and research
- After the Hale Library fire, an unexpected gift from Lawrence Public Library
- Last chance to complete 2019 Student Organization Survey and win
Events
- First-generation Student Graduation Reception
- Never fear, finals prep is here
- Preorder now for the Cat Tech one day spring sale
- Walk Kansas 5K for the Fight to support Kansas State University cancer research May 4
- Bakery Science Club sale
- Former Kansas Sen. Greg Smith presents safety awareness seminar
- Call Me MISTER to host fundraiser at Texas Roadhouse Thursday
- UN Chinese Language Day and Tea Day celebration
- Rebecca Roston presents today's Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics Seminar
- 'It's all about water' lecture by Andrew Klein, Kansas Forest Service
University life
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Student Alumni Board selects 20 new members
- Faculty and staff receive Division of Student Life awards
- 2019 K-State physics doctoral graduate receives prestigious international fellowship to conduct research in Spain
- Hissong named College of Agriculture Student of the Year
- K-State's 21st Birthday Project showcased at Meeting of the Minds Conference
April 16, 2019
K-State Today This Week with Wildcat Watch
News and research
Events
- Spend your K-State 360 points at Points Palooza on April 30
- T-Pain concert rescheduled for May 4
- Charity basketball tournament on April 25
- Juan C. Aceros to present electrical and computer engineering seminar April 17
- National Society of Collegiate Scholars to host Crisis Center necessities drive
- Lecture: 'Timing of Violence over the Election Cycle'
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Kansas State University seniors continue winning record in international architectural engineering competition
- K-Staters represent College of Agriculture at national MANRRS conference
- Homecoming committee members selected to assist K-State Alumni Association with 2019 Homecoming activities
- Criminologist publishes new edition of book on cybercrime and society
- English professor has book nominated for two prizes, will give invited talk
- Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity members assist K-State recycling program
Volunteer opportunities
April 15, 2019
KSUnite
News and research
- New agreement between Kansas State University's art department, Flint Hills Technical College focuses on printmaking program
- Kansas State University Global Campus offers new scholarship for food science students
- College of Engineering Dean Darren Dawson to become president at University of Alabama in Huntsville
Events
- Nekrasov to present 31st Isidore and Hilda Dressler Lecture
- PAWS: Perfectionism table
- Management department hosting international strategy talk with president and CEO of Kansas Global tonight
- Sports and Entertainment Marketing Speaker Series to feature Berstein-Rein VP Doug Toomay
- K-State Launches First-generation Student Lounge
- Immigration and LGBTQ activist speaks at 4 p.m. in the Wildcat Chamber
- Invitation to 'What Were You Wearing?' reception
- Experts to debate marijuana legalization at 'Legalize it?'
- K-State Hijab Day and 'Islamophobia in America' lecture
- Sigma Alpha hosts Raising Cane's fundraiser today
University life
Volunteer opportunities
April 12, 2019
Focused in Friday: Glass-tiled archway at the Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art.
From the administration
News and research
- Volunteer fire departments pre-position in southwest Kansas to assist neighboring counties should a wildfire occur
- Agricultural economics student is Kansas State University’s 35th Truman scholar
Events
- Come to the International Talent Show April 13
- Wellness Week: Functional Friday
- Quest Freshman Honorary, sponsored by Blue Key, presents 'Thank the Dang Day'
- Bengali New Year 1426 cultural festival
- 2019 Faculty and Professional Staff Ceremony
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Wang honored with Early Career Award
- Bergmeier selected as national finalist for 2019 Great Plains Journalism Awards
- Organ professor invited to deliver lectures, solo recital on historic master organist
- Spanish professor featured on 2019 Best Translated Book Award longlist
- Student publications earn more than 30 combined awards at state competition
- Lai selected for Student Employee of the Year by K-State, state of Kansas
- Steel Ring Honor Society inducts 22 seniors
April 11, 2019
Anderson Hall in 1933.
News and research
- Kansas State Polytechnic offering web development technology degree at Fort Riley
- Staley School of Leadership Studies announces 2019-2020 class of Snyder Leadership Legacy Fellows
- Student organizations' summer checklist now available
Events
- April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
- International Cultural Exhibition today in the Union courtyard
- Lecture: 'Heritage of Hunting in America: Past, Present, Future'
- Chinese dumpling workshop on Sunday, April 14
- Wellness Week: Your Next Big Moves
- 'The History and Art of Tea' with tea master Shozo Sato
Kudos, publications and presentations
- K-State Alumni Association names Robinson Family Multicultural Leadership Award winners
- Harr named Don and Jane Good Outstanding Senior
- Sociology faculty and graduate students win national awards
- Doctoral student earns Sarachek fellowship for outstanding academics, research
Technology
April 10, 2019
News and research
- Graduate student wins regional Three Minute Thesis competition
- Alianza student scholarships due April 19
- K-State's Beef Cattle Institute receives planning grant to collaborate campuswide on sustainability education
Events
- Nonprofit leadership students helping K-State thrive on Global Youth Service Day
- Learn some new moves at the International Dance Lessons
- 'Free CeCe!' documentary screening and discussion
- APDesign Alumni Fellow to present lecture 'Landscapes, Brains and Wellbeing'
- Join the last KSCI Workshop of the semester: 'It's Not You, It's Me'
- K-State Alumni Association to celebrate graduates at International Graduation Celebration
- Bakery Science Club sale
- Deadline extended for Graduate Student Writing Retreat during May intersession
- 'Food For Thought' film series screens 'Inhabit'
- Wellness Week: Yawn on the Lawn
- Distinguished professor to deliver public lecture on the 'Chinese Pursuit of Happiness'
- Ed Buckler to talk about tackling the global protein and nutrition gaps
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Ten graduate students recognized for research presentations at K-State GRAD Forum
- Geology professor to attend workshop on diversity, equity and inclusion in the geosciences
- Acacia fraternity members assist K-State recycling program
- History professor gives presentation about his new Chisholm Trail book
Volunteer opportunities
April 9, 2019
From the administration
News and research
Shared governance
Events
- International Coordinating Council presents panel discussion on personal growth
- Business of Sports and Entertainment Speaker Series to feature two events this week
- Grad students and advisers: ETDR walk-in help sessions April 15-19
- Global Campus Alumni Fellow to present on design thinking and innovation April 11
- Geography colloquium April 12 focuses on water management now and in the future
- Inaugural 'Wildcat Walk: To End Sexual Violence' on April 25
- Seminar by Segenet Kelemu, 2019 College of Agriculture Alumni Fellow
- Join the College of Agriculture Student Council for Ag Fest 2019
- Wellness Week: Cookies, Cupcakes and Condoms
- Delta Upsilon presents the 2019 Miss K-State Competition
- Sigma Alpha to host Raising Cane's fundraiser
- 5K Grad Dash
- Reminder: Pick up tickets for lecture by 'The Hate U Give' author Angie Thomas
- University Police, Air Force ROTC to conduct on-campus active shooter training April 18
Kudos, publications and presentations
April 8, 2019
K-State Today this Week with Wildcat Watch
KSUnite
News and research
Events
- Delta Sigma Phi to host annual Delta Sig Dogs event
- 37th Annual Friends of Mathematics Lecture
- APDesign Department of Architecture presents 'Cowboys and Farmers'
- International Parade and Game Day on campus today
- Chapman Center hosts Student Research Showcase May 11
- Visiting artist lecture, workshop by ceramic artist Kyla Strid
- Undergraduate Research Conference and Developing Scholars Program Symposium Sunday
- Open Cupboard this week
- Harry Klee to give Hageman Distinguished Lecture in Agricultural Biochemistry on April 10-11
- Get info about applying for a Fulbright U.S. Student Grant
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Louise Benjamin awarded 2019 Broadcast Education Association Distinguished Education Service Award
- Petillo presents at University of Kansas conference addressing anti-trafficking discourse in new ways
- School of Music, Theatre, and Dance hosts second recorder workshop
- K-State soil research featured in Supporters of Agricultural Research Foundation report
- K-State brings home third place finish in 2019 Big 12 MBA Case Competition
- Athletic training faculty, students recognized at regional conference
Personnel changes
April 5, 2019
Focused in Friday: Purple umbrellas at Holen Plaza in front of Bluemont Hall.
News and research
Events
- KSDB's gettin' a new name
- K-State College of Ag Student Council to host Ag Fest April 8-13
- International Coffee Hour presents Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Asian American Student Union, Acacia Fraternity to host Taste of Asia on Sunday
- Engineering a Dream 2019
- Pop over to the pantry with PAWS
- Horticulture Club to host bedding plant sale April 6
- PAWS: Help Yourself Grow
- International Coordinating Council hosts the International Fashion Show Sunday, April 7
- Early music ensembles present 'Sounds of the Renaissance'
Kudos, publications and presentations
- K-State anthropologists present at 41st annual Flint Hills Archaeological Conference
- Veterinary college and Master of Public Health programs present posters at BugAPalooza
April 4, 2019
Call Hall Dairy Bar offers 16 different flavors of ice cream daily.
News and research
Events
- Annual Arts and Sciences Student Diversity Summit today
- Sigma Alpha Iota sells purple pancakes
- In-A-Chord spring concert features contemporary and pop songs in a cappella style
- Support Call Me MISTER program by enjoying lunch at Panda Express
- April Lunchbag Theatre one act plays showcase range of playwrights
- APDesign, NOMAS present architect Roberta Washington
- Kristen Averyt presents Sigma Xi Distinguished Lecture Series seminar on April 15
- K-State Gardens Kids Garden Club
- Division of Biology Seminar April 5
Volunteer opportunities
April 3, 2019
News and research
Events
- 'Pop-Up' to Powercat Financial
- Mark your calendar for International Week 2019
- PAWS: Clarifying consent
- Reminder: 'The Loveliness of Air — I Can't Breathe' performance based on writings from children in Nazi concentration camp
- Reminder: Applications due Friday for Graduate Student Writing Retreat
- Save the date: All-University Awards Ceremony set for Tuesday, May 7
- Bakery Science Club sale
- Need help taking notes?
- ACS-SA Undergraduate Research Forum registration open
- 'Toward the World's First Nuclear Clock'
- Richard Todd presents Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics Seminar today
Kudos, publications and presentations
- Four Kansas State University faculty recognized for excellence in undergraduate teaching
- Landscape architecture professor publishes new guidebook
April 2, 2019
Purple lights shine on the Berney Family Welcome Center.
From the administration
News and research
Events
- Run Fasta Eat Pasta 5K Run/Walk
- Paraguayan Social: Trivia edition April 2
- College of Arts and Sciences hosts Graduate Student Pizza Party April 5
- Confucius Institute to host therapeutic massage workshop
- Guest pianist Koeun Grace Lee to present recital at All Faiths Chapel
- Keith Hohn to present Coffman Chair Lecture on April 9
University life
Kudos, publications and presentations
Volunteer opportunities
April 1, 2019
K-State Today this Week with Wildcat Watch
KSUnite
Events
- Chet Peters Lecture on April 19
- All-campus retirement reception to honor Pat Bosco
- Cherokee journalist Rebecca Nagle to speak about tribal sovereignty
- Reminder: The Polyester Party to disco for a cure is Friday, April 5
- Food and Funding with Education Abroad
- Last chance: Preorder hospitality management bierocks by April 3
- Take Back Our Lives rally and march tonight
- New to you: Upcycling events promote sustainability
- Personal Branding workshop
- Pianist, scholar Koeun Grace Lee to present lecture on Korean composer Isang Yun
- President of the Health Physics Society to present lecture today
- Graduate Student Appreciation Month kicks off today
- PAWS Perfectionism Table
- Three-on-three basketball tournament fundraiser
- A summer of fun: Kansas State Polytechnic hosts a variety of summer programs for kids