December 2021
Holiday greetings from K-State Olathe
The holiday season is once again here
A time for reflection, family and, of course, K-State cheer!
And speaking of cheer, here's a gift from the kitchen,
A few of our favorite drink recipes, so get a mixin'!
A toast to the new year
And thanks for your support
Happy holidays and warm Wildcat wishes,
From our family to yours!
K-State announces 15th president
Richard Linton was selected as the 15th president of K-State by the Kansas Board of Regents at a Dec. 2 meeting on the Manhattan campus. Linton plans to start his new job on Feb. 14.

Online graduate certificate in urban food systems now available
K-State has launched the Interdisciplinary Graduate Certificate in Urban Food Systems. It provides a systems-level understanding of urban food systems and the cultural, political, environmental and economic roles within them.

Students earn degrees for fall semester
Thirteen students at Kansas State University's Olathe campus are completing their degree programs the fall 2021 semester. Graduates are being recognized during the Dec. 10 commencement ceremonies at the Manhattan campus. 

University unveils plan to increase jobs, investments in Kansas
K-State is launching a new strategic initiative to help people and businesses in Kansas. The initiative leverages K-State's strengths in four key areas. One area is food and agriculture systems innovation, which K-State Olathe conducts research in.

Upcoming Events
Community
Vet Med Lecture: Veterinary Hematology: Red cells, white cells and platelets on the move, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Feb. 16, 2022 -- Red cells, white cells and platelets - oh my! The Careers and Cases in Veterinary Medicine series presents a free webinar about veterinary hematology by Brandy Kastl, clinical assistant professor in K-State's Veterinary Diagnostic Lab. | Register now

Vet Med Lecture: Pacemakers in Veterinary Medicine: “Takes a lickin’ but keeps on tickin,’” 3:30-4:30 p.m., March 23, 2022 -- Justin D. Thomason, clinical associate professor of cardiology at Wildcat Cardiology, explores pacemakers in the veterinary industry during this free webinar. | Register now
Professional Development
Effectively Engaging Across Cultural and Generational Differences, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Feb. 8, 2022 -- Successful leaders are able to work with and lead others in a culturally diverse workforce. This interactive workshop will provide ways to understand and collaborate with your colleagues by examining workplace flexibility, teamwork, feedback and leadership. | Register now

Digital Skills Bootcamps, 2022 -- Looking to transition your career in the new year? Look no further than the Kansas State University Digital Skills Bootcamps. In just under a year, participants learn the skills necessary for an innovative career path in the digital world, with an immersive bootcamp experience that provides real-world experience. | Register now

Veterinary Medicine Career Transition Workshop, Jan. and Feb., 2022 -- Need a change? Need new challenges? Learn how to create a new career path. This online career transition workshop for veterinarians includes information on career opportunities in both public and corporate veterinary medicine, with an emphasis on careers in the animal health industry. | Register now
Academic
Hospitality Management Degree Completion Webinar, 5:30-6 p.m., Jan. 12, 2022 -- Ready to finish what you've started? Want to move up in a rebounding industry? Learn how the hospitality management bachelor's degree completion program can help. With immediately usable education taught by faculty invested in your success, you can live, work and earn your degree in KC. | Register now
Did You Know?
More than 90 Kansas State University faculty members were listed as being in the top 2% of researchers in the world, according to version 3 of a 2020 study done by Stanford University.

Around Campus
We recently hosted 26 students in MidAmerica Nazarene University’s Nutrition for Health and Wellness course for a food science experience. Students were introduced to some of our food science faculty and academic programs, learned about the food science outreach and research at K-State Olathe, and toured the kitchens in the Food Innovation Accelerator and the Bhullar Food Safety Lab.
Bethany Herl recently presented her master's defense, "Tetrad and triangle experimentation; repeated discrimination testing involving sweetened beverages and fabric samples." Herl, a graduate student in nutrition, dietetics and sensory science, discussed two evaluation methodologies used in consumer testing of beverages and fabrics. Her advisor is Martin Talavera, assistant professor of sensory analysis and consumer behavior.
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