Friday, May 31, 2024
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News and research
Global Food Systems Seed Grant awardees announced
The Office of the Vice President for Research announces the recipients of the 2024 Global Food Systems Seed Grant Program.
Events
McCain Performance Series season ticket subscription packages return June 3
Kansas State University's 2024-2025 McCain Performance Series returns this fall with a full lineup of legendary musicians, remarkable Broadway musicals, dazzling entertainers and much more.
Join a faculty discussion on 'AI in the Workplace'
Join colleagues, faculty and librarians at 10 a.m. June 4 via Zoom to share and discuss your experiences with AI. Attendees are encouraged to share their AI successes, learn from missteps and discuss the implications of AI at K-State.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Cailin Wycoff | May 31, 2024
Summer undergraduate research programming available
Scholar Development and Undergraduate Research has partnered with summer undergraduate research experiences to offer a series of shared programming. Events include a welcoming and a concluding event open to the university community.
Human resources, benefits and training
Mindful Communication for Supervisors offered June 12
The K-State Supervisory Foundations Pillar I session will provide supervisors insight into their own communication styles and anxieties.
Understanding Legal and Ethical Responsibilities of Supervisors offered June 12
The K-State Supervisory Foundation Pillar I session is designed to introduce supervisors to legal concepts by providing an overview of key laws and policies impacting the workplace.
Newsletters, magazines and blogs
'Something to Chew On' podcast features Rural Grocery Initiative program leader Rial Carver
The Sunderland Foundation Innovation Lab's podcast, "Something to Chew On," returns with its latest episode, "Revitalizing Rural Grocery: Building stronger, healthier and more sustainable communities." This episode features guest Rial Carver.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Cailin Wycoff | May 31, 2024
May Lifelines veterinary newsletter is now online
The May issue of Lifeline spotlights end of the school year activities: White Coat Ceremony, senior honors banquet and commencement. Other news includes a visit to the Santee Sioux Reservation, diversity scholarships, a unique graduate student and more.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Joe Montgomery | May 31, 2024