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News and research
K-State highlights ongoing engagement from two years of presidential community visits
As a result of two years of presidential community visits across Kansas, K-State continues building on new partnerships and engagement opportunities.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Jennifer Tidball | May 20, 2024
K-State breaks ground on Global Center for Grain and Food Innovation
Kansas State University held a groundbreaking on May 17 for the Global Center for Grain and Food Innovation, which will connect Call Hall and Weber Hall on the north side of the Manhattan campus.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Pat Melgares | May 20, 2024
K-State's National Agricultural Biosecurity Center recently hosted Foreign Animal Disease tabletop exercise
The National Agricultural Biosecurity Center recently facilitated exercises to improve awareness, coordination and preparedness for how a Foreign Animal Disease will impact the university’s ability to continue research and teaching involving livestock.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Adrian Self | May 20, 2024
Events
Attend University Support Staff Recognition Ceremony May 22
University Support Staff Senate invites you to attend the 47th annual University Support Staff Recognition Ceremony at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 22, in the K-State Student Union Main Ballroom.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Kimm Dennis | May 20, 2024
Computer science department hosting keynote presentation June 7
Todd Lash from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, will present "Better Together: The Power of Community in Moving CS Education Forward" at 9 a.m. June 7 in Room 1109 of Engineering Hall.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Madeline Mathis | May 20, 2024
Personnel changes
Joseph Awika named department head of grain science and industry
The K-State College of Agriculture has announced that Joseph Awika has accepted the position of department head of grain science and industry.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Jerry Grasso | May 20, 2024
Zac Malcolm to serve as College of Arts and Sciences director of recruitment
Zac Malcolm has been hired as the inaugural director of recruitment for the College of Arts and Sciences. He previously served as the recruitment coordinator for the college and began his new position on May 12.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Marcia Locke | May 20, 2024
Pre-Professional and Exploratory Advising Center welcomes new advisors
Olivia Miller and Stephanie Rose have been hired as the university's new exploratory advisors. In their roles, they will help students in exploring and deciding on academic majors and career paths.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Morgan Greene | May 20, 2024
Kudos, publications and presentations
College of Veterinary Medicine presents scholarships and awards during annual banquet
The College of Veterinary Medicine hosted its 2024 Senior Banquet on May 7 at the K-State Student Union Grand Ballroom. The college presented $282,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors, with more than 75 awards presented.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Joe Montgomery | May 20, 2024
APDesign's Virginia Brunner-Livingston earns IDEA Staff Excellence Award
Virginia Brunner-Livingston in the K-State College of Architecture, Planning & Design, or APDesign, has earned the 2024 IDEA Staff Excellence Award.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Thom Jackson | May 20, 2024
Research and teaching awards presented at Division of Biology's annual awards ceremony
The Division of Biology hosted its annual Graduate Student Awards Ceremony on May 3. Six graduate students and one faculty member were honored for their outstanding contributions in research or teaching.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Kathrin Schrick | May 20, 2024
Woods publishes new book based on research about smart home technology
"THRESHOLD: How Smart Homes Change Us Inside and Out" is a critical assessment of smart technologies that empowers smart home users to make informed decisions about their dwellings.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Anne Bryant | May 20, 2024
Campus construction and maintenance
Enrollment Management office locations for the summer
The Office of Enrollment Management is housed in Holtz Hall for the summer while the first floor of Anderson Hall is under renovation.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Alexis Bestwick | May 20, 2024
University life
Diversity Programs Office to host summer programs
This summer, the K-State College of Agriculture/KSRE Diversity Programs Office is hosting and partnering for a variety of programs.
Read full announcement | Submitted by Zelia Wiley | May 20, 2024
Weekly global religious, spiritual and nonreligious observance information
The President's Committee on Religion, Spirituality and Nonreligious Diversity presents the global observance information for May 20 to June 2.
Read full announcement | Submitted by David Yetter | May 20, 2024