Kansas State University

COVID-19 university updates

• What is a close contact?

From the administration

• KSUnite Oct. 13: Classes will not be canceled

KSUnite

• KSUnite Weekly

News and research

• Carl R. Ice College of Engineering names Hallmark as 2020 Company of the Year
• K-State's Anti-Discrimination Policy: Procedure for Reviewing Reports and Complaints

Events

• Gilman Scholarship events Sept. 2, 9 and 18
• JP's Sports Grill helps cure the Case of the Mondays
• Virtual open forum today to discuss new Title IX regulations
• Get on the money and complete Powercat Financial online scavenger hunt to win
• Fall 2020 Basic Language Training online classes registration now open

University life

• Lacy's Fresh Fare and Catering to open Sept. 1

Kudos, publications and presentations

• NSF grant success in geology department

COVID-19 university updates

• A summary of university updates related to COVID-19

News and research

• K-State's Anti-Discrimination Policy: Definitions

Events

• Live Ideas to host first Fall Institute Sept. 23-25 and 28
• Virtual open forum to discuss new Title IX regulations
• Out in STEM, oSTEM, meets at 6 p.m. Sept. 1
• Livestream Common Work of Art/K-State First Book celebration

University life

• Apply for Quest Freshman Honorary

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Mathematics department's Naibo and Zemlyanova receive Simons Foundation Collaboration Grant
• Kansas State University welcomes its newest class of undergraduate students

Technology

• Sept. 4: Exploring Microsoft Excel — Basics

Newsletters, magazines and blogs

• August 2020 Lifelines — College of Veterinary Medicine newsletter

COVID-19 university updates

• Face covering policy enforcement for students

From the administration

• Research Weekly

News and research

• K-State's Anti-Discrimination Policy: Potential Sanctions, Remedial Actions and Changes to Situations, Training, and Exclusivity
• Fashion studies program receives financial gift from Academy Sports + Outdoors for fashion design software
• Professor Stephanie Rolley receives ASLA Jot D. Carpenter Teaching Medal

Events

• Nick Wallace to present Division of Biology Seminar

Technology

• Aug. 31: Getting Started with ETDR Templates
• HRIS and KSIS maintenance scheduled for Sept. 6

COVID-19 university updates

• From the President: Updates to face covering policies and other safety efforts
• K-State launches online dashboard to track COVID-19 data

News and research

• K-State's Anti-Discrimination Policy: Reporting, Cooperation and Confidentiality

Events

• Western Kansas Virtual Field Days

University life

• International Buddies application open
• Education Abroad working remotely for fall semester
• College of Business Jump Start Program eases transition for transfer students

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Gilman scholarships help six K-Staters with education abroad experiences

Technology

• New eID password standards

Volunteer opportunities

• Inspire middle school students to interact with STEM

COVID-19 university updates

• Support and guidance for students with COVID-19-related absences

From the administration

• Preparations and procedures for an unprecedented football season

News and research

• SafeRide now operated by Lyft
• K-State's Anti-Discrimination Policy: Prohibited Conduct and Jurisdiction

Events

• President Richard Myers to deliver State of the University address
• K-State Culturally will showcase communities of color

Health and safety

• K-State ASAP program

University life

• Internship combines interests, grows skills and leadership development

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Engineering student chapter honored with international excellence award
• Live Ideas Undergraduate Journal selects peer reviewers
• Virtual international workshop provides insight on next-generation ceramic composites for aero, defense industry

Personnel changes

• Eckels named department head of mechanical and nuclear engineering

Technology

• Free technology resources and services for students
• Laptop assistance offered

COVID-19 university updates

• K-State expands COVID-19 testing capacity; conducts voluntary surveillance testing of students

From the administration

• A letter from K-State Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Bryan Samuel

KSUnite

• KSUnite Weekly

News and research

• Veterinary student conducts anaplasmosis research with national fellowship
• Graduate students receive JCERT scholarships for their degree programs

Events

• Reminder: Join K-State's university records manager for records management training
• Complete online scavenger hunt to learn about Student Success resource
• Get the scoop on Lafene Health Center, Counseling Services and Cats' Cupboard
• Virtual open forum to discuss new Title IX regulations

Kudos, publications and presentations

• K-State students venture to Cuba for intensive music and dance learning opportunity

Volunteer opportunities

• Survey: Does where you live and go to college impact how physically active you are?

COVID-19 university updates

• A summary of university updates related to COVID-19

News and research

• K-State launches #Cats3D campaign
• Thank you from Link e-scooters

Events

• All first-year students: Join us Sept. 21 for Wildcat Dialogues
• K-State to celebrate All-University Homecoming Week in October
• Last chance to sign up for Virtual Trivia Night with K-State Libraries

Health and safety

• Free online safety and compliance training

University life

• International Buddies accepting fall 2020 applications

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Doctoral student receives American Association of University Women International Fellowship
• Molly Roush receives Student Excellence Award from online ed alliance

COVID-19 university updates

• Understanding close contacts and contact tracing
• COVID-19 mitigation behavior student survey results

From the administration

• Research Weekly

News and research

• Recreational Services Outdoor Rental Center reopens today
• JP's Sports Grill and Union Station by JP's Gastropub reopen
• Cats' Cupboard now open to drop-in visitors
• Educational Supportive Services awarded TRIO grant from Department of Education

Events

• Mentalist Robert Channing live via Zoom
• Tobler to present Division of Biology Seminar
• Call for university partners to serve on planning for National First-Generation Student Celebration Day

Health and safety

• Counseling Services offers group therapy to all K-State students

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Summer and fall 2020 Swogger Scholarship recipients

COVID-19 university updates

• Two new COVID-19 outbreaks in Riley County

From the administration

• An update from AD Gene Taylor

News and research

• K-State college experience ranks among best in nation

Events

• Dance program to host 'Racism & The Dance World' webinar with guest presenter Karida Griffith Walker

University life

• LIFE Program and K-State CrossFit classes open

Kudos, publications and presentations

• Powercat Financial announces new peer financial counselors
• K-State Alumni Association names 2020 International Student Scholars

Volunteer opportunities

• Love your K-State Libraries? Apply now to become a student ambassador

News and research

• Author William Kamkwamba to discuss K-State common book in Sept. 30 virtual lecture
• Computer analysis shows that political speeches now use simpler language, express more sentiments
• K-State approved for reduced capacity during 2020 football season

Shared governance

• At-large committee application now open

Events

• Join K-State Libraries for a virtual trivia night
• Wildcat Chats: Join us for Taylor Braet's take on K-State football recruiting and all things purple
• Mind-body-soul retreat

University life

• Noontime Yoga not offered this fall

Kudos, publications and presentations

• K-State financial planning team among finalists for national competition

Personnel changes

• Cargill senior scientist joins Olathe team as animal health professor

Don't make the world wait

From the administration

• Welcome back, students

News and research

• Recreational Services begins Phase 2 of reopening today

Events

• K-State Dance to host audition for Winter Dance Concert

University life

• Sorority recruitment registration ends tomorrow
• Honor and Integrity System reminders

Technology

• New search feature added to the IT website

COVID-19 university updates

• A summary of university updates related to COVID-19

News and research

• E-scooters coming to K-State, Manhattan Aug. 15
• New Title IX regulations result in revised policy

Events

• 2020 New Student Convocation
• Part-Time Opportunities Fair Aug. 20

University life

• Quick connection to the Academic Achievement Center

Face coverings save lives. Do your part.

COVID-19 university updates

• Every Wildcat A Wellcat student wellness kits available for distribution

News and research

• Parking permits for students

Events

• Celebrate your return to campus through Weeks of Welcome events
• Mobile food distribution scheduled for Friday, Aug. 14
• Career Center to host carry out event

University life

• Peer reviewers needed for fall semester

Learn about the different fall semester course formats — in-person courses, online courses and blended courses — in this video from the K-State Academic Achievement Center.

COVID-19 university updates

• Students must complete face covering, COVID-19 training
• Fall 2020 checklist for students
• A summary of university changes related to COVID-19

Events

• Student safety concerns Zoom sessions

For the fall semester, every student will receive a free Every Wildcat A Wellcat kit. Watch a short video to see the contents of each EWAW kit. Information about kit distribution will be coming soon.

COVID-19 university updates

• Come back, 'Cats: Fall 2020 guide for students
• Reminder: Help every Wildcat be a Wellcat
• Check updates to fall 2020 class schedules