Wednesday, June 19, 2013
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From the administration
Open letter to Faculty Senate from the dean of agriculture and K-State Research and Extension: Becoming a Top 50 public research university
After receiving numerous reports about the budget discussion at the June 11 Faculty Senate meeting, I believe it is critical to address some issues raised about the College of Agriculture and K-State Research and Extension budgets.
Read full announcement | From John D. Floros | June 19, 2013
Research
Rice blast research reveals details on how a fungus invades plants
Like a stealthy enemy, blast disease invades rice crops around the world, killing plants and cutting production of one of the most important global food sources.
Read full announcement | From Mary Lou Peter | June 19, 2013
News
Pharmacologist creating research institute, direction for animal health industry's future
Jim Riviere has big plans for the future of animal health. Since joining Kansas State University in mid-2012, he has been laying the groundwork necessary for improving the animal health industry.
Read full announcement | From Communications and Marketing | June 19, 2013
Sharing agriculture's story: Peterson brothers produce third video parody
Recent graduate Greg Peterson, agricultural communication and journalism, and his brothers, Nathan, sophomore in agriculture technology management, and high schooler Kendal, released the YouTube video, "A Fresh Breath of Farm Air," a Fresh Prince parody.
Read full announcement | From Elaine Edwards | June 19, 2013
Events
Reminder: Retirement reception Friday to honor Jim Rigg, design director
Please join the Division of Communications and Marketing in celebrating Jim Rigg's 22 years of employment at Kansas State University with a retirement reception from 3:30-5 p.m. Friday, June 21. The reception will be in the lobby of Dole Hall.
Read full announcement | From Communications and Marketing | June 19, 2013
Unwanted furniture to find new homes July 26; volunteers needed
Manhattan Good Neighbors and the city of Manhattan are hosting the fifth annual Furniture Amnesty Day on Friday, July 26. Furniture Amnesty Day is a chance for the public to donate unwanted furniture to those who may need it.
Read full announcement | From Allie Henry | June 19, 2013
Free hearing screenings June 24 to July 24
Free hearing screenings are being offered at the Kansas State University speech and hearing center.
Read full announcement | From Becky Wolfe Taylor | June 19, 2013
Safety
Laser inventory survey being taken at university
The laser safety office in the department of environmental health and safety has distributed a survey to campus departments with the intent of inventorying the laser systems at the university.
Read full announcement | From Maria Catanach | June 19, 2013
Maintain safe emergency exit routes
Knowing how and when to exit a building is critical in an emergency situation. A successful evacuation is dependent on having reliable exit routes. Maintaining the safety of these exit routes should be of the utmost importance.
Read full announcement | From Lisa Linck | June 19, 2013
Maintenance
Read full announcement | From Tyler Brewington | June 19, 2013
Service interruption: Bluemont Hall water June 20 afternoon
What does this affect: Restrooms, labs, water fountains, hot water, custodial closets, any equipment that uses water.
Read full announcement | From Tyler Brewington | June 19, 2013