February 2022
New CEO and dean named for K-State Olathe
Following a national search, Benjamin Wolfe will become the next CEO and dean of K-State Olathe. Wolfe currently serves as associate dean of the School of Professional Studies at the University of Kansas and of the KU Edwards Campus in Overland Park. He will start his new position on June 12.
Event highlights higher education opportunities for Kansas Latino families
An event for Latino students and their families spotlights the pathways to college and payment options for earning a higher education degree.

Food Security Scholar spotlight: Olivia Haley
Graduate student Olivia Haley has dedicated her academic journey to ensuring that food safety is a top priority for both farmers and consumers alike. Learn about her her work.

First class graduates from Digital Skills Bootcamps, ready for careers in tech sectors
Forty-two regional professionals are starting in-demand tech careers, thanks to professional development programming offered through K-State Olathe's Digital Skills Bootcamps.

Industry input needed for the development of animal health data analytics educational programs
K-State Olathe is in the early stages of developing academic programs that are responsive to the animal health industry’s need for employees who can translate research and development into real world business applications by using data analytics and statistical methodology. We would like your feedback to help shape these offerings. Please take 5-10 minutes to complete the survey.

Upcoming Events
Community
Vet Med Lecture: Pacemakers in Veterinary Medicine: “Takes a lickin’ but keeps on tickin,’” 3:30-4:30 p.m., March 23 -- 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
Evaluating and Improving Team Performance, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., March 10 -- This workshop will address giving and receiving performance related feedback, communicating roles and responsibilities, coaching for growth, developing corrective action plans, as well as building and maintaining rapport. | Register now

Pharmacovigilance in Animal Health, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., March 24 -- With options for in-person and online attendance, this new animal health workshop provides an understanding of what pharmacovigilance is and what it means to the Center for Veterinary Medicine/U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Center for Veterinary Biologics/U.S. Department of Agriculture. | Register now
Academic
Webinars -- Join us from your computer or smartphone for a 30-minute in-depth look at some of the academic programs at K-State Olathe from the faculty who lead them. Questions are welcome. Attend a free webinar and receive an application fee waiver. Upcoming webinars are:

  • Animal Health Regulatory Affairs Certificate, noon to 12:30 p.m., Feb. 23 -- Developed with industry input for an in-demand profession, this certificate combines the knowledge of animal science and veterinary medicine with skills needed to navigate governmental processes and regulations throughout a product's lifecycle. | Register now

  • M.S. in Veterinary Biomedical Science, 12:30-1 p.m., Feb. 23 -- Become a top-level scientist or administrator through an in-depth understanding of animal physiology, diseases and their relevance to human health. Content in this degree program is framed within an interdisciplinary approach to enhance problem-solving skills. | Register now

  • Professional Science Master in Applied Biosciences, noon to 12:30 p.m., March 9 -- Lead a research unit, lab, business or nonprofit with the skills and confidence necessary to succeed. 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

  • M.S. in School Counseling, 5-5:30 p.m., March 10 -- Support students in their academic, social, emotional and career development journeys by using the skills, knowledge and tools possessed by a dynamic, professional school counselor. | Register now
Did You Know?
K-State's 2020-2021 graduates are finding success within six months of their graduation. The university's latest post-graduation report shows that 97% of these graduates were employed or furthering their education and that median salaries rose $2,000 from a year ago.

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