Tuesday, November 29
Social Work Wildcats meeting at 5:30 p.m. in TC106
Flight Team meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the Aviation Center
Student Governing Association meeting at 8:30 p.m. in the CCCR
Wed., November 30
Aerospace Maintenance Professionals meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Applebee's
Alpha Eta Rho meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the Library Community Room
Thursday, December 1
Otakats meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the CCCR
Flight Team meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the Aviation Center
Christian Challenge meeting from 8 to 10 p.m. in the cafeteria
College Bowling Night at 9 p.m. at All Star Lanes
Friday, December 2
Compassion Stress Management Workshop from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Outreach Center
Saturday, December 3
Candy Canes & Airplanes from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Salina Regional Airport
Sunday, December 4
No Events Scheduled
Monday, December 5
AAAE meeting at 7:00 p.m. in Building 820
Women in Aviation meeting at 8:30 p.m. in TC107
Phi Delta Theta meeting at 8:30 p.m. in the CCCR
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Commencement regalia reminder to all fall graduates
 A reminder to all fall graduates: If you have not ordered your cap, gown and tassel, order online at
www.cbgrad.com as soon as possible. College of Technology and Aviation's tassel color is
black while the College of Human Ecology (FSHS/PFP) is
maroon.
If you have any questions, contact Academic and Student Services in College Center 208 at (785) 826-2674.
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Postdoctoral fellow joins staff at Bulk Solids Innovation Center
 The Kansas State University Bulk Solids Innovation Center is growing its staff with the addition of a postdoctoral fellow. Amit Gautam, who has previously worked in the sugar technology and water purification industries, has joined the center as a researcher in the areas of bulk solids storage and handling.
A native of Mumbai, India, Gautam received a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from the University of Mumbai. His master's degree is focused in bioprocess technology from the institute of Chemical Technology, also in Mumbai, and he has a doctorate in chemical and biological engineering from the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology in Rapid City.
Gautam
most recently was a chemical engineer with Aqua ReUse, a manufacturer of industrial wastewater purification equipment and filtration media in Mission, Texas. Gautam also was employed by the Audubon Sugar Institute, a part of Louisiana State University in St. Gabriel, Louisiana, as a postdoctoral researcher.
To continue reading about Amit Gautam, click HERE.
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Schedule appointments early at Writing Center for finals
Attention all students: If you are writing papers for the conclusion of the fall semester, you are encouraged to sign up early for appointments at the Writing Center in order to reserve a time. The Writing Center will be offering tutoring services through Dec. 9 of preparation week. No tutoring will be available during finals week, Dec. 12-16.
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Dean Fitzsimmons to speak at 'Science on Screen' film series
Dean Verna Fitzsimmons will be leading a discussion at the Science on Screen film series at the Art Center Cinema and Salina Art Center and you are invited.
Following a screening of "Future Weather," Dean Fitzsimmons will be joined by Martha Tasker from the City of Salina in leading a discussion titled "Women in Science: Skirting the Issue."
Held Monday, Dec. 5, the film will begin at 5:30 p.m. and the discussion and reception will follow at 7:30 p.m. The film showing will take place at the Art Center Cinema at 150 S. Santa Fe, while the discussion and reception will take place at the Salina Art Center at 242 S. Santa Fe.
The film, reception, and discussion are FREE and open to the public.
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Professor Pat Ackerman gives 'critical' advice to students in Salina Journal article
 Critical thinking and communication skills - these are the additional proficiencies language arts professor Pat Ackerman believes students need to possess along with their technical expertise.
Ackerman, who has been with the Polytechnic Campus since 2000, was featured in an article in Tuesday's Salina Journal giving advice to students about what employers are looking for in the total package.
"Critical thinking is one of the 'soft skills' employers say many graduates don't have," Ackerman informs. "[But] critical thinking is complex for students today because they are inundated with so much information."
"They have to decide what to believe and how they are going to use that information in their lives. They have so much more to sift through."
Ackerman, who is also K-State's 2016-17 Coffman Chair for Distinguished Teaching Scholars, has a goal of using part of her platform as Coffman Chair to create a university-wide dialogue about critical thinking.
To read the full article, click HERE.
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Richard B. Myers appointed as 14th president of Kansas State University
 Kansas State University has a new leader. Two weeks ago, the Kansas Board of Regents announced the appointment of Richard B. Myers as the 14th president of K-State.
After the Board met and approved Myers' new position, he spoke about the reasons behind his decision to apply for the top job. He credited his love of the state of Kansas, his appreciation for the people of K-State and his passion for the university's mission as why he wanted to make his time at K-State permanent.
Myers previously served as the interim president starting in April 2016.
Retired from the U.S. Air Force, Gen. Myers served as the 15th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from 2001 to 2005.
As the nation's highest ranking military officer, Myers served as the principal military advisor to the President, the Secretary of Defense, and the National Security Council. Prior to becoming Chairman, Myers served as Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Myers has commanded at all levels and served in significant staff positions throughout the Air Force. His largest commands included U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force at Yokota Air Base, Japan; Pacific Air Forces at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii; and the North American Aerospace Defense Command, U.S. Space Command and Air Force Space Command at Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado.
To continue reading, click
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A high-five is one of the most recognizable ways two people can share excitement or celebrate a job well done. Kansas State Polytechnic's CEO and Dean Verna Fitzsimmons awards her high-five each week to honor faculty, staff and students for their dedication to the university.
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Thank you to campus security for working over the Thanksgiving holiday!
I would like to send a high-five to our outstanding security team for keeping a watchful eye over the campus during the Thanksgiving holiday. Members of security worked the four-day weekend, which most of us received off, and had to adjust their personal time with family and friends in order to guard the campus.
I appreciate your dedication to the job and the hard work you put in to keep our campus safe each and every day!
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Study Abroad Scholarships:
Ever think of studying abroad but don't think you can afford it? Check into the Gilman scholarship. K-State Polytechnic has had students study abroad with the assistance of this scholarship.
Any K-State Students:
The Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship for Service Program is an opportunity for students pursuing an undergraduate/graduate degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines to receive a full scholarship and gain employment with a Department of Defense facility. The application deadline is Dec. 1. For more information and to apply, please visit
http://smart.asee.org
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Loan Repayment Option for Graduating Students
The state of Kansas is offering up to $15,000 in student loan repayment and up to a 5 year state tax waiver for graduates who establish residency in one of the 77 Kansas counties designated as a rural opportunity zone. For more information, visit the link below:
Employee Tuition Assistance and Spouse/ Dependent Grant
1. Employee Tuition Assistance
http://www.k-state.edu/sfa/forms/eta.pdf
Award amount is for tuition only in a K-State course for up to 3 credit hours per term.
The maximum award amount will not exceed the value of 3 hours at the in-state Manhattan/Salina tuition rate (ie. Campus fees, other institutional fees, etc. are the responsibility of the employee).
2. Spouse/Dependent Grants (Available in fall and spring semesters only. Not available in the summer.)
http://www.k-state.edu/sfa/forms/dsg.pdf
For dependents with a primary career of undergraduate (full time requirement), the amount of the Dependent/Spouse Tuition Grant award for that semester will equal 7 credit hours at the applicable tuition rate.
For dependents with a primary career of graduate or veterinary medicine, the amount of the Dependent/Spouse Tuition Grant award for the semester will be equal to 1, 2, or 3 credit hours at the applicable tuition rate. The maximum of 3 credit hours of tuition rate will be awarded to students enrolled in a total of 3 or more credit hours for the semester.
For spouses with a primary career of undergraduate, graduate, or veterinary medicine, the amount of the Dependent/Spouse Tuition Grant award for the semester will be equal to 1, 2, or 3 credit hours at the applicable tuition rate. The maximum of 3 credit hours of tuition rate will be awarded to students enrolled in a total of 3 or more credit hours for the semester.
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All jobs, both part-time and full-time as well as internship opportunities, are listed on the Kansas State University CES account. Access your CES account by logging into:
For more information about this resource or additional employment resources, or for CES search assistance, please contact
Julie Rowe by email at
[email protected], by phone at
(785) 826-8524, or in person on the second floor of the College Center.
To post a position on the CES system, please send your job descriptions and employer contact information by email to Julie Rowe at [email protected] for immediate posting.
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