Tuesday, April 23, 2024
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News and research
K-State students receive NSF Graduate Research Fellowship awards
Eight current and former K-State students were selected or named honorable mention for the National Science Foundation's Graduate Research Fellowship Program, a five-year fellowship that includes an annual stipend of $37,000.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Division of Communications and Marketing | April 23, 2024
Kansas State University selected to receive IIE American Passport Project grant
Kansas State University has been selected by the Institute of International Education to receive an IIE American Passport Project grant that will enable up to 25 K-State students to obtain their first U.S. passport and open the pathway to study abroad.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Brent Holliday | April 23, 2024
Events
Reminder: K-State Shred Day is April 24
K-State Shred Day is scheduled from 9-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 24, to properly dispose of university records on the Manhattan campus. Please review the university retention schedule to ensure accuracy in sending records for destruction.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Cailin Wycoff | April 23, 2024
Radina's at Leadership Studies feedback event today
Stop by the Leadership Studies Building today for complimentary refreshments to reflect and share your big ideas as we redesign and reimagine the space where the Radina's Coffeehouse and Roastery has resided since 2010.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Kim Ralston | April 23, 2024
Anatomy and Physiology seminar series continues today
Chandler Hansen, doctoral student in veterinary anatomy, will present “Assessing Veterinarians’ Perspectives on the Applicability of Anatomy Education to Clinical Practice” at 4 p.m. today, April 23, in 407 Trotter Hall.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Dan Galbraith | April 23, 2024
Attend the Education Partners Roundup event
The Career Center and the College of Education invite students to attend the Education Partners Roundup event. The event will be from 10-11:45 a.m. Thursday, April 25, at the K-State Student Union.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Sandra Guzman | April 23, 2024
May 7 graduation celebration for Arts and Sciences students
College of Arts and Sciences graduating seniors are invited to join in the graduation celebration — Waffles with Willie — from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, in the Purple Masque Theatre lobby.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Katie Messerla | April 23, 2024
Check out Entrepreneurship Day activities today
The Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization is hosting a Business Showcase and Entrepreneurship Student Panel today to celebrate Entrepreneurship Day. Read on for more details and where to check out student-run businesses.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Haley Ahlers | April 23, 2024
K-State Choirs commemorate end of spring semester with concerts
Three upcoming concerts provide outlets for musical expression as the semester draws to a close.
Read full announcement | Submitted by C. Montenegro | April 23, 2024
Award-winning children's author and illustrator Jessica Love to speak on Saturday, April 27
Award-winning author Jessica Love will be the keynote speaker for the ninth biennial interdisciplinary conference on children’s literature, scheduled for 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on April 27 in the Union Wildcat Chamber with concurrent streaming on Zoom.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Karin Westman | April 23, 2024
Baseball hosts Omaha tonight
Be in Tointon at 6 p.m. tonight for a non-conference clash. The 'Cats are looking to stay hot following this past weekend's series win over No. 15 Oklahoma State. Tickets to tonight's game start at $8 when you order in advance.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Reed Spires | April 23, 2024
Soil and Water Conservation Society presents: Planning for Kansas' Water Future with Jean Steiner
Join the meeting of the Soil and Water Conservation Society: Planning for Kansas' Water Future with Jean Steiner. The lecture will be at 5:30 p.m. April 25 in Room 2002 of Throckmorton Hall.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Jessica Bezerra De Oliveira | April 23, 2024
Tania Lupoli to present Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics Seminar
Tania Lupoli, New York University professor of chemistry, will present "Activation and Incorporation of Rare Sugars into Bacterial Surfaces" at 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, on Zoom.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics | April 23, 2024
April free HIV and STI testing hosted by the Spectrum Center
Kansas State University's Spectrum Center in the Department of Student Belonging and Inclusion is partnering with Positive Connections to provide HIV/STI testing to the Manhattan campus.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Kirsten Ajax | April 23, 2024
Attend Pickle Paw event April 27 in City Park
Pickleball, Adopt A Day, food trucks and more. Join the Outdoor Recreation Program and Event Development students from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 27 in City Park for a day of recreation, meeting animals and community spirit.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Sarah Jackson | April 23, 2024
Kudos, publications and presentations
College of Business Administration announces spring faculty and staff awards
College of Business Administration Edgerley Family Dean Kevin Gwinner recently announced the recipients of the spring faculty and staff 2024 awards, following recommendations from the CBA Recognition and Awards Committee.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Ruthie Gergeni | April 23, 2024
K-State First presents 2023 awards
At its annual awards banquet, K-State First celebrated the winners of the 2023 First-Year Advocate, K-State First Book, K-State First Bosco Family Scholarship and K-State First Special Recognition Career Achievement awards.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Mariya Vaughan | April 23, 2024
Kansas State University faculty members complete Big 12 Faculty Fellowships
Nine Kansas State University professors have completed or are in the process of completing Big 12 Faculty Fellowships.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Rafael Garcia | April 23, 2024
Technology
Complete Cybersecurity Awareness training by April 30
The deadline to complete Cybersecurity Awareness training is Tuesday, April 30. All faculty, staff and student employees are required to complete the training. Otherwise, on May 21, you will lose eID access to all university systems.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Division of Information Technology | April 23, 2024
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
Teaching and Learning Center's news and upcoming events
Stay up to date on the Teaching and Learning Center's upcoming professional development events, and discover new resources to advance teaching and learning.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Ashley A. Schiffer | April 23, 2024
April e-newsletter from K-State Olathe
Find out what's happening at K-State in KC in this month's eNewsletter.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Beth Jones | April 23, 2024
University life
Order graduation banners at University Printing
Celebrate high school and K-State graduation with banners from University Printing.
Read full announcement | Submitted by University Printing | April 23, 2024
Volunteer opportunities
Participants needed for nicotine study
The Pickens Lab in the psychological sciences department is offering a paid research opportunity for those who regularly use nicotine or abstain entirely from nicotine. Participants who use nicotine will not need to abstain prior to the experiment.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Charles Pickens | April 23, 2024