Tuesday, May 22, 2012
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Research
Rewarding innovation: How water buffalo, seed funding may help researcher fight disease in dairy cattle
A Kansas State University professor is getting support for his research to develop a novel class of natural antibiotics for the treatment of mastitis in dairy cattle.
Read full announcement | From Communications and Marketing | May 21, 2012
News
Biosecurity Research Institute hosts international symposium on African swine fever
Scientists from around the world came to Kansas State University’s Biosecurity Research Institute May 15-17 to take a global look at the highly contagious viral disease, African swine fever.
Read full announcement | From Mary Lou Peter | May 21, 2012
Recently updated information for faculty-led study abroad programs now available
The announcement contains the recent updates for faculty-led programs: new deadlines, updated proposal materials and faculty leader orientation information.
Read full announcement | From Rebecca Murrow | May 21, 2012
Kudos
Top-notch educators: Edgerley fellowships recognize Hendrix, Whitney-Bammerlin for excellence
Two award-winning instructors in Kansas State University's College of Business Administration are being honored as the first recipients of the college's new Edgerley Outstanding Instructor Fellowship.
Read full announcement | From Communications and Marketing | May 21, 2012
Noteworthy
Music professors perform Bach's Mass in B minor
Amy Rosine, soprano, and Patricia Thompson, mezzo soprano, both assistant professors of music, performed the Bach masterpiece "Mass in B minor" with the Spire Chamber Ensemble and Rebel Baroque Orchestra in Kansas City on May 20.
Read full announcement | From Amy Rosine | May 21, 2012
Psychology faculty, students publish and present
The department of psychology has been active recently with an assortment of publications and presentations.
Read full announcement | From Kristi Harper | May 21, 2012
Industrial engineering show-offs: Research by three graduate students being presented at National Industrial Engineering Conference
Three Kansas State University industrial and manufacturing systems engineering graduate students will present their research at the annual conference and expo of the Institute of Industrial Engineers, May 19-23, in Orlando, Fla.
Read full announcement | From Communications and Marketing | May 21, 2012
Technology
Training for using K-State's technology classrooms
K-State faculty and staff who will be using the university technology classrooms for the first time this summer must attend a short training session before they can request keys for those classrooms.
Read full announcement | From Ryan Hagar | May 21, 2012
Walk-in registration, door prizes for CHECK conference May 23-24
More than 135 attendees have already registered for this networking opportunity that addresses current IT issues in higher education. Walk-in registration is still available May 23-24. Door prizes include an iPad, a 32-inch TV and two wireless printers.
Read full announcement | From Betsy Edwards | May 21, 2012
Safety
Time to buckle up: May 21-June 3 is click it or ticket time on campus
Driving on the Kansas State University campus without your safety belt on? Don't be surprised if you get a ticket.
Read full announcement | From Communications and Marketing | May 21, 2012
Campus fire hydrants to be tested throughout week
The Division of Public Safety will be testing fire hydrants on campus, Monday-Friday.
Read full announcement | From Larry Zentz | May 21, 2012