June 2022
A message from the dean and CEO
Ben Wolfe, the new dean and CEO of K-State Olathe, shares some of his high-level priorities and goals for his first 100 days with stakeholders at K-State, Johnson County and the KC metro area.
Safer roadways, new technologies, collaboration at the heart of the first Midwest vehicle safety summit
Nearly 270 government, industry and research personnel recently attended the inaugural Midwest Commercial Vehicle Safety Summit in Kansas City, Missouri. The summit was organized by K-State's Carl R. Ice College of Engineering and Olathe campus.

K-State veterinarian shares summer travel tips for pet owners
Advance planning is key to smooth traveling with family pets. A Kansas State University veterinarian offers tips to consider before finalizing summer travel plans.

Welcome Reception for Ben Wolfe
Join fellow Wildcats at K‑State Olathe on Aug. 9 for a special event to welcome Ben Wolfe, dean and CEO, hosted by Kansas State University Olathe and the K‑State Alumni Association. Hear updates about the campus, meet Wolfe and enjoy time with fellow K‑Staters. No cost to attend but reservations are requested.

JCERT scholarships
It's not too late to receive a discount on your degree. Students living in Johnson County have until July 1 to apply for a scholarship from the Johnson County Education and Research Triangle, or JCERT.

New student admission counselors join campus
Nicole Bedard and Elsa Del Pilar Croft are joining Kansas State University's Olathe campus as admissions counselors. 

As admissions counselors, Bedard and Croft will work with students at K-State Olathe — the majority of whom are working professionals — from the beginning of the admissions process through enrollment and program completion. They will actively recruit students to grow program enrollment and match interested students with a program that best fits their career goals. 

Upcoming Events
Academics
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 Webinar, noon on July 13 -- 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 p.m. on July 13 -- 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 on Aug. 3 -- 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
Community
Introduction to Building Information Modeling: Revit and Navisworks for the Working Professional, June 27 - Aug. 5 -- K-State Olathe, in cooperation with the GE Johnson Department of Architectural Engineering and Construction Science and K-State Global Campus, is happy to announce the opening of the 6-week online class Introduction to Building Information Modeling - Revit and Navisworks for the Working Professional. This rigorous, hybrid-style class is available to seasoned engineers, construction project managers, sub-contractors and anyone interested in the software. | Register now

Gaining Ground Webinar: Racial Equality and Food Justice in the Urban Food System, June 30 -- Urban farmer, community educator and change-maker, Duron Chavis, will present on justice and equity in the urban food system. Participants will learn technical and systems-level information for successful Urban Food Systems practices through the series. | Register now

Innovation Festival, Aug. 6 -- Join our partner BioKansas for a day of beats, beer and biologics in the heart of the metro area. The festival includes live music, innovation entertainment, a brewery showcase, a biologics reveal, the Mechanisms of Disease Research and Recruitment Conference, the Innovation in Ag Tech Conference, a STEM learning and communication showcase, exhibitors and more. | Learn more

Welcome Reception for Ben Wolfe, Aug. 9 -- Join fellow Wildcats at K‑State Olathe for a special event to welcome Ben Wolfe, dean and CEO, hosted by Kansas State University Olathe and the K‑State Alumni Association. Hear updates about the campus, meet Dr. Wolfe and enjoy time with fellow K‑Staters. No cost to attend but reservations are requested. | Learn more
Professional Development
Advanced Animal Biologics Workshop, July 13-14 -- This two-day workshop will provide a history of applicable regulations and an understanding of the integration of science into successful product approvals. Instruction will include: How to achieve target label claims for developing new products, while ensuring the product is pure, safe and effective; the planning, design and requirements for conducting pre-clinical and clinical trials; protocol design and the evaluation and assessment of the regulatory submission; as well as the requirements following licensure of the product will also be presented. The course will be delivered in an interactive format to encourage group learning and will be based on experience and practical industry examples. | Register now

Dissolution Seminar, July 28 -- Dissolution is an integral and complex part of the product development and regulatory process used by the animal health pharmaceutical industry. This seminar will highlight how dissolution impacts the process of researching, developing and manufacturing a solid oral dosage form as an animal health drug, with representatives from the Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) and industry. | Register now

Animal Health Regulatory 101, Aug. 31 - Sept. 1 -- This two-day workshop will provide attendees with the regulatory insights necessary to make smarter business decisions in management and leadership in the animal health industry. The program provides an overview of essential regulatory guidelines, terminology, concepts and applications in the day-to-day animal health business management. | Register now
Around Campus
The Olathe Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed Ben Wolfe, dean and CEO of K-State Olathe, and his wife at a reception at Shadow Glen Golf Club. The event provided an opportunity to members to meet with K-State Olathe's new leadership and discuss future collaborations.
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