January 2021
Digital marketing career training program starts Feb. 22
Looking to make a career transition? An upcoming digital marketing bootcamp will help reskill attendees for careers in digital marketing while helping close the region's career gap in cyber fields.
Seven prominent KC leaders join advisory board
K-State Olathe is welcoming seven new members to its advisory board for 2021. The board is a group comprised of business, industry, government, public education and community leaders who provide guidance and feedback on educational, research and outreach programs and work toward the goals of the K-State strategic plan.
Graduate students receive scholarships from JCERT
Three graduate students were awarded scholarships from the Johnson County Research Education Triangle, or JCERT, to support their horticulture and applied biosciences degree programs.
New blogs: Hospitality Management and Professional Development
Two new blogs are now part of K-State Olathe's efforts to connect with professionals. The New Midwest Hospitality and My Career Edge share industry-oriented insights and anecdotes.
Student profile: Darina Durlova
Darina Durlova is a new product transfer scientist in the vaccine development process and a graduate of the Professional Science Master in Applied Biosciences program. She earned the degree to broaden her understanding of the vaccine manufacturing and the animal health industry. See what she had to say about the academic program and how it has contributed to her career.
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

Animal Health Regulatory Affairs Workshops and Seminars -- Animal health is one of the world's fastest growing market sectors. These two-day, interactive workshops provide attendees with an understanding of the veterinary drug approval processes and more. | Register now
Academics
Hospitality Management Dinnertime Discussion, Feb. 3 -- Join us at 6 p.m. on Feb. 3 to learn about the student experience and get your questions answered by Dr. Brett Horton and a current student in the program. | Register now

Around Campus
The new year brings a new look for K-State Olathe's website. The site has been reworked and reimagined, as part of the university’s efforts to modernize, enhance the user experience and optimize search engine results. Take a look!
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