Fall animal health conference features USDA, FDA representatives

Kansas State University Olathe is hosting an animal health conference Sep. 17-19 that will provide industry professionals with the knowledge and practical skills they need to navigate U.S. Department of Agriculture and Food and Drug Administration compliance.

This conference was designed to grow your understanding of these agencies and your professional. You also will hone your professional skills and participate in hands-on workshops.

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Client psychology for financial planners

Join us on July 18 for a two-hour workshop about client psychology and applying tools to help build relationships. This transformative CEU event is designed for new and emerging financial planners who want to develop their understanding of personal financial planning and the critical role that client psychology plays in it.

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Artificial intelligence and animal health: what does it mean for you?

AI is making an impact in every field, including the world of animal health diagnostics. It is vital that professionals understand how to identify and communicate how AI empowers the next wave of diagnostic innovation in animal health to best use these technologies.

Join K-State Olathe from 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. on July 24 for Artificial Intelligence in Animal Health Diagnostics.

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From the campus blog

Did you know that K-State Olathe has a campus blog? Be sure to check out our latest posts to get tips for developing your professional skills and forging your career path.

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Upcoming events

Academic Webinars

Thinking about a degree or certificate program? Be sure to check out one of our free webinars to learn more about these programs and how they can align with your career goals.

Animal Health Data Analytics and Insights, 12:30 p.m. on July 10

Data Analytics and Insights in Animal Health is a graduate certificate designed to provide industry professionals with in-demand skills they need to approach consumer problems, navigate product challenges and develop new solutions through the power of data. Learn about career opportunities and new scholarships. | Register

Personal Financial Planning, 6:30 p.m. on July 10 — Personal financial planners are in demand, and the employment rate for this program is 100 percent. Join us to learn how completing your bachelor's degree in PFP fits your future career goals. All attendees that meet the minimum admission requirements will receive an application fee waiver worth $40 for the Fall 2024 semester. | Register

Public Health, noon on July 16 — Learn how to address health issues at the local, state, national and international levels with our Master of Public Health degree. | Register

Professional Development

Explore our upcoming professional development opportunities to deepen your knowledge and improve your skills.

Innovative FEED Act, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. on June 26 — The regulation of feed ingredients in the United States is understood to many as being misunderstood or complicated, and policies in place for regulation of new feed additive technologies in the feed industry takes things a step further. This webinar will cover the basics of the Innovative FEED Act as well as its implications for the animal nutrition industry to improve alignment with the needs of animal owners today. | Register

Dust Collection and Safety: Learning the Fundamentals, Aug. 14-15 — Dust collection is a part of every facility that handles powders and other bulk solid materials but practical instruction is hard to come by. This course will explain how dust collection systems are designed and explain selection and sizing for each component. Dust explosion hazards and prevention also will be explained. | Register

Introduction to Basic Laboratory Skills and Contract Research Organizations (CROs) Workshop, 8:45 a.m. to 4:30 on Aug. 16 — K-State Olathe is partnering with local scientific companies to offer a day-long, entry-level, hands-on trainings for college and graduate students. Attendees will receive a basic overview of lab equipment, protocols and procedures, as well as an opportunity for applied practice — helping them be more industry ready. | Register

Management Strategies: Pathways to Leadership, beginning Jan. 2025 — Join us for our six-part, in-person professional development series that focuses on different leadership topics throughout the first half of the year. Each day-long session is led by an instructor who has years of experience helping businesses develop and foster more successful managers and teams. | Register

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Around Campus

K-State Olathe's Student Success Center officially opened with our ribbon cutting ceremony on June 6. We were thrilled to welcome so many members of our community and to celebrate together.

John Lagemann, former senior vice president of sales and marketing at John Deere, spoke at our 2024 alumni luncheon where we celebrated this year's Management Strategies: Pathways to Leadership graduating class.