Urban Food Systems researcher awarded ground-breaking university grant
Kansas State University's Game-changing Research Initiative Program, or GRIP, recently announced the three winners of its inaugural grant program to address the world's grand challenges. Eleni Pliakoni, professor of urban food production and post harvest handling at K-State Olathe, received one of the awards for the proposal, "Development of Resilient Urban Food Systems That Ensure Food Security in the Face of Climate Change."
Elevating management skills topic of upcoming workshop series
K-State Olathe's 2024 leadership program for professionals provides the tools and skills needed to enhance management abilities — helping professionals achieve better results personally and as a team leader. The series is a six-session event that begins in January 2024 and wraps up in June. Participants who attend the series also will have the unique opportunity to pursue personal coaching for even more hands-on learning.
Midwest Commercial Vehicle Safety Summit returns to Kansas City
Kansas State University's Department of Civil Engineering is hosting the 2023 Midwest Commercial Vehicle Safety Summit this fall from Nov. 29-30 in downtown Kansas City.
Animal health study abroad program launches next summer
K-State Olathe is offering a new study abroad program designed to provide students in animal health programs deeper insights into animal welfare throughout the U.K. Learners will join three Olathe faculty members on their journey as they learn about animal health abroad.
Save the date! At 5 p.m. on Oct. 19, the K-State Olathe campus will be co-hosting KSUnite's annual event designed to help promote diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
Here's your chance to get involved at K-State. Check out our upcoming webinars and special events for the perfect chance to learn something new.
Academics
Hospitality Management Webinar, noon on Sep. 27 — Looking to finish what you started? Learn how to turn your existing college credits into a bachelor's degree that opens doors to richer hospitality leadership positions. | Register now
Community
Willie and the Salad Bonanza Contest, Sep. 27 to Nov. 18 — This greens-growing competition, hosted by Johnson County Research and Extension, is open to elementary, middle and high school teams. | Register now
Kansas City One Health Day, 3 p.m. on Nov. 8 — Join us to discover the complex demographic, environmental and social factors determining how malaria, dengue fever, West Nile Virus and Lyme disease are distributed and their challenges for outbreak prevention and management. | Register now
Professional Development
Advanced Pharmaceuticals, Sept. 20-21 — This online workshop about veterinary medicine regulations will provide attendees with a detailed, practical and experienced-based review of veterinary drug approval processes. | Register now
Artificial Intelligence in Animal Health: What is it and What Does the Future Hold? 1 p.m. on Nov. 2 - | This half-day event is for animal health professionals who want to improve their understanding of the role artificial intelligence is playing in animal health product innovations and how it will contribute to new innovations in the future. Register now
K-State Olathe hosted a Lunch 'n' Learn with Master Naturalist Mike Rafferty. He presented on native plants in Kansas and provided tips and tricks for starting a personal native plant garden.
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