Tuesday, May 22, 2012
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From the administration
Verna M. Fitzsimmons named CEO and dean of Kansas State University Salina
As an interim dean, industrial engineer Verna M. Fitzsimmons led Kent State University through tremendous change. Now she'll be taking Kansas State University Salina into the future.
Read full announcement | From Communications and Marketing | May 22, 2012
Research
Dust in the wind: Civil engineering professor part of team researching effects of dust deposits on soil formation, water quality in Rocky Mountains
What's in the dust that the wind can blow from place to place may not be just affecting air quality -- it may affect water and soil quality as well.
Read full announcement | From Communications and Marketing | May 22, 2012
News
Deal website discretion: A deal a day can keep the consumer away, researcher says
Before giving into temptation and purchasing a half-price vacation or yoga lesson from a daily deal website, one Kansas State University professor cautions users to think twice.
Read full announcement | From Communications and Marketing | May 22, 2012
Events
Water gardening 101: University gardens luncheon seminar series continues June 21
Big pond, little pond or a patio pot. Water can be a focal point in the home garden as well as a point of interest and conversation. "Water Gardening 101" will be the next program in the 2012 Friends of the Kansas State University Gardens Luncheon Series
Read full announcement | From Communications and Marketing | May 22, 2012
Kudos
Plant pathology doctoral student wins travelship
Rodrigo Pedrozo, doctoral student in plant pathology, has been accepted as a member of the 2012 “Operation Student Connection” Team at the 129th convention of the American Seed Trade Association, one of the world's most important seed industry meetings.
Read full announcement | From Chris Little | May 22, 2012
Human resources/benefits/training
Respect in the Workplace for Supervisors presentation June 6
Roberta Maldonado-Franzen, interim director of affirmative action, will present Respect in the Workplace for Supervisors, WTD145 Session 002, from 2:30–4:45 p.m Wednesday, June 6, in Room 213 of the K-State Student Union.
Read full announcement | From Gina Lowe | May 22, 2012