K-State Olathe invites you, your friends and family to join us in a day of free food, exhibits and activities designed to entertain and educate all ages. The All-University Open House is from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 1, at the K-State Olathe campus. There will be  hands-on demonstrations, activities, information, food, exhibits and more. Open House is free to attend and no registration is required. 

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Judy Favor, assistant professor of educational leadership, has continuously blended athletics and academics throughout her career as an athlete, coach and educator. More recently, she is exploring how the interplay between these subjects can be used to accurately predict the interactions of a classroom or team, as well as a team's success. 

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• Continuing education for veterinarians, March 29 - April 26 -- Veterinarians, veterinary technicians and practice managers can earn continuing education credit through a series of animal health-focused information sessions at K-State Olathe. Upcoming sessions are March 29, April 12 and April 26. Read the abstracts of the sessions and register today.

• Open House, April 1 -- Make April 1 a day for fun, family and warm Wildcat memories at the 2017 All-University Open House. From 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., K-State Olathe will be serving up free food, fun and plenty of purple with numerous activities, exhibits and entertainment for all ages that celebrate K-State and the benefits K-State Olathe offers to Greater Kansas City. See the event program and attractions.

• Trends in food traceability Lunch and Learn, April 4 -- Meet fellow Institute of Food Technologists members and learn about trends in food traceability at a lunch and learn from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. on April 4 at K-State Olathe. Tejas Bhatt, vice president of science and policy initiatives and the director for the Global Food Traceability Center at the Institute of Food Technologists, will address what is new at the National IFT and emerging trends on food traceability. Register now.
   
• Academic information session, April 5 -- Discover how a degree or graduate certificate from K-State Olathe can expand your career potential or enhance the skills and knowledge of your employees. Meet with K-State Olathe faculty staff from 6-7 p.m. on April 5 to learn about our academic programs and discuss how we can help you fulfill your career goals. Register now.
   
• Healthy Cooking for Diabetes, April 11 -- K-State Olathe is offering a class that helps residents with Type 2 diabetes learn how to cook easy, delicious meals that help them manage diabetes through a healthy diet. Following a short nutritional session, attendees cook multiple main courses and side dishes using fresh, seasonal ingredients. Check out the new, lower prices and sign up for the 5-8 p.m. April 11 class. Register now.
   
• Veterinary biomedical science webinar, April 26 -- From noon to 12:30 p.m. on April 16, Paige Adams, D.V.M. and faculty member of the veterinary biomedical science master's program at K-State Olathe, will discuss how the program prepares and educates graduates to be the next generation of leaders in animal health. Students gain a better understanding of animal diseases and their relevance to human health, and also learn skills in biotechnology, business and other fields in order to solve complex problems in veterinary medicine. Register now.
   
• Research Showcase, May 17 -- Join K-State Olathe on May 17 to discover how Kansas State University's research capabilities, facilities and resources at all of its four campuses can benefit businesses and industries in the Kansas City metro area. Register now.

On March 9-10, the Greater Kansas City Chapter of the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses made K-State Olathe its destination for the the group's 30th Annual Visions Symposium. Around 150 nurses attended the two-day event to learn about and discuss emerging health care topics and trends, medical technology, patient care and more.