Darrin Smith, Ph.D., has been named the associate dean of faculty, research and administration of Kansas State University Olathe, effective June 9. In this role, Smith will help oversee the successful implementation of the Next-Gen Strategic Plan for the campus and support the university’s imperatives. His highest priority is to develop and oversee programming that is relevant to workforce development through innovative approaches to the changing demands of higher education.
Eleni Pliakoni, Ph.D., was featured on Fox4 News as one of Kansas City's most remarkable women. Pliakoni is a finalist in the competition for her work in urban foods at K-State Olathe. Be sure to tune in to Fox4 on April 2 to find out who is named this year's remarkable woman.
K-State Olathe to host relationship-based sales course
Join Kansas State University Olathe from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 18 for “Relationship Selling Essentials: Best Practices for Career Success.” This one-day course is designed to give you the tools you need to create a sustainable, long-term sales career filled with success.
Student Appreciation Night, 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on April 2 — Join our student services team for an evening of dinner and networking. Partners, family members and friends are welcome. We will have coloring pages and a family-friendly movie playing for our smaller guests while you mingle. | Register
Applied Biosciences Webinar, Noon on May 1 — 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
Animal Health Data Analytics and Insights Webinar, 12:30 p.m. on May 1 — Skill in data analytics is a critical need for the growing animal health industry. The 15-credit hour Data Analytics and Insights in Animal Health Graduate Certificate is based on industry input and exclusively tailored to the animal health industry. | Register
Professional Development
Advanced Pneumatic Conveying, April 23-25 — This course provides a brief overview and then dives into specifying, designing and sizing a pneumatic conveying system. It involves a combination of theory, calculations and practical hands-on application. | Register
The Statistician in R&D: A Vital Team Member, Not an Inconvenience, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 24 — Statistics is a critical part of regulatory submissions and working with statisticians can be overwhelming for scientists and professionals. People who are adept at working with statisticians are more effective and successful. | Register
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