Tuesday, December 6
Social Work Wildcats meeting at 5:30 p.m. in TC106
Bubble Soccer from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Student Life Center
Flight Team meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the Aviation Center
Wed., December 7
Grocery Bingo from 6 to 9 p.m. in the CCCR
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 8
Puppy Play Day from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. outside the Tech Center
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 9
Massages from 9 a.m. to noon in the Tech Center Lobby
Fall Commencement at 7 p.m. in the Student Life Center
Saturday, December 10
No Events Scheduled
Sunday, December 11
No Events Scheduled
Monday, December 12
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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K-State Polytechnic I.S. department warns 'beware of phishing scams'
The Information Systems department at Kansas State Polytechnic is sending a warning to faculty, staff and students about the security of your email.
Recently, there have been a variety of phishing scams sent to K-Staters through email and information systems wants you to know K-State will NEVER ask for your password in an email.
Since August 2016, 2,308 phishing scams have been reported, and 1,092 eIDs have been compromised.
If you think you may have given away your K-State eID and password to a phishing scam, follow these suggestions:
1) Change your password immediately.
2) Turn off your computer and alert Information Systems at 785-826-2666 who will check to determine if malware is on your computer.
If Information Systems is unavailable, contact the IT Help Desk at 785-532-7722.
3) Check email forwarding to determine if settings have been changed.
4) Check "Sent" and "Drafts" email folders to see if your account has been used to send additional scams to others. Delete any "Drafts" to keep them from going out and notify recipients of any "Sent" that your previous email was a scam. Use some other means than email to notify them.
5) If you use similar passwords on other accounts (bank account, health care, retirement, etc.), change those passwords as well.
6) Review your bank and credit card statements for the next year to look for suspicious activity. NOTE: Sometimes scammers will hold the personal identity information and use at other times.
7) Stay tuned! The folks at iTAC will be offering online phishing scam training in the near future.
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Student economics projects on display in Tech Center
 Students in m
acroeconomics and microeconomics are sharing their findings from this fall semester's class projects with the rest of the campus.
The projects, which range from tuition costs to football ticket prices, are on display in the Tech Center Lobby and are from classes taught by Dr. Siny Joseph.
Project comparisons include,
"Demand, Supply and Elasticity of K-State Polytechnic Tuition Costs," "Mixing Bowling with Microeconomics," "KSU and KU Football Ticket Price Index," "Vehicle Price Comparison Over Time," and "School Price Index for Universities in Kansas."
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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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U.S. Air Force T-6 Texan II on display Dec. 9
 Major Eric DePriest will be flying a T-6 Texan II aircraft to Kansas State Polytechnic on Friday, Dec. 9 for the Air Force Commissioning Ceremony. The aircraft will be displayed on the Kansas State Polytechnic Flight Operations Ramp from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. for anyone interested in the Air Force or its aircraft.
This event will give interested students a close up look at an Air Force training aircraft, along with an opportunity to speak with Maj. DePriest, a USAF pilot training instructor. Students can also learn about the benefits of a career in the Air Force as an officer, and can get information about Air Force ROTC at Kansas State Polytechnic.
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UAS program featured in Salina Journal for flying safety tips
 Register your unmanned aircraft and never fly beyond what you can see are among the safety tips two members of the UAS program talked about in a recent article in the Salina Journal.
Nathan Maresch, senior UAS engineering technologist and flight instructor, and Spencer Schrader, a junior in UAS and a flight instructor, spoke with the local newspaper about the various safety issues hobbyists should be concerned with when flying their unmanned aircraft. The tips come at a good time when many people are receiving UAS, or drones, as a gift this holiday season.
To read the article in its entirety and learn more about UAS safety practices, click
HERE.
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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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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 Candy Canes and Airplanes volunteers!
I would like to send a big high-five to all of the student groups, faculty and staff who were involved with Candy Canes and Airplanes this past weekend. What a great event! The weather was not as cooperative as in the past, yet everyone had a great time.
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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.
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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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