February 2021
Three animal health regulatory workshops coming soon
This spring, Kansas State University's Olathe campus is offering three, two-day professional development workshops as part of the campus' ongoing Regulatory Affairs Animal Health program.
March 27 event spotlights education pathways to Latino families
An upcoming event for Latino families spotlights the pathways to college and payment options for earning a higher education degree.

K-State Olathe awarded top level healthy workplace certification
The Greater KC Chamber of Commerce awards the campus for its efforts in promoting a culture of health and wellness in the workplace through balanced diet, exercise, tobacco cessation and more.

Group seeks fall 2021 advisers to connect with first-generation college students
The Kansas State College Advising Corps, or KSCAC, is recruiting advisers for the 2021-2022 school year to serve in one of 13 Kansas City area high schools. The program taps recent college graduates to help increase the number of first-generation, low-income and underrepresented high school students entering and completing higher education.

K-State veterinarian shares tips to help pets cope with winter chill
Susan Nelson, our partner at the College of Veterinary Medicine and a presenter of the Olathe Vet Med Lecture series, says the current frigid temperatures mean it's time to consider bringing some pets, especially dogs and cats, inside.

Upcoming Events
Community
Latinos Hacia la Universidad/Latinos Go to College, March 27 -- Latino students and their parents are invited to a free, bilingual information session about how to prepare for college. | Register now
Professional Development
Digital Marketing Bootcamp Introductory Course, Feb. 22 -- Enter the digital marketing industry with the full kit of professional know-how, brought to you by industry leaders and niche experts. The immersive bootcamp program covers digital marketing training to break into career excellence. | Register now

Cybersecurity Bootcamp Introductory Course, March 8-9 -- According to Forbes, the IT field is one of the fastest-growing industries in the U.S., with cyber professionals ranking at the top of the country’s list of happiest workers and also being some of the highest-paid. The Kansas State University Cybersecurity Bootcamp is an immersive, hands-on program that prepares participants to become qualified cybersecurity professionals in less than one year. | Register now

Regulatory Affairs 101, April 7-8 -- An introductory course on the regulatory aspects of animal drug and vaccine development, providing attendees with an understanding of the veterinary drug approval processes including the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. | Register now

Advanced Biologics Workshop, May 26-27 -- In this workshop, attendees will learn the history of applicable regulations implemented by the USDA’s Center for Veterinary Biologics and will gain an understanding of the integration of science into successful product approval and maintenance. | Register now

Advanced Pharmaceuticals Workshop, June 16-17 -- This advanced workshop covers five topics that comprise the four major technical sections of a product submission to the FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine — chemistry, manufacturing and control; efficacy; target animal safety; human food safety; and efficacy for generic products. | Register now
Academic
Webinar: Professional Science Master in Applied Biosciences, noon to 12:30 p.m., Feb. 24 -- Lead a research unit, lab, business or nonprofit with the skills and confidence necessary to succeed. Join us from your computer or smartphone to learn how this unique graduate degree fuses advanced training in animal health and food safety and security with leadership and managerial skills designed for industry. | Register now

Information session about academic offerings, March 10 -- Looking to advance your career with a graduate degree or certificate or know someone who is looking to complete their bachelor's degree? Join our academic team from 4-5 p.m. on March 10 to discuss your career goals and find which of our academic programs can help you achieve those goals. Attend and receive an application fee waiver to the K-State Graduate School. | Register now
Partner Testimonial
"Harvest 360 Labs is excited to partner with K-State Olathe in applying the most advanced technologies to one of the world's most complex and useful plants after eight decades of prohibition. Together, we are laying the foundation that could solidify the Midwest as a major research hub for hemp."

-Todd Scattini, CEO/Co-Founder of Harvest 360

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