Legendary producer Jerry Wexler dies at 91 Aug 17, 2008
The son of Polish immigrants and a music buff since his teens, Wexler, a New York City native, landed a job writing for Billboard magazine in the late 1940s after serving in World War II and studying journalism at Kansas State University. He coined the term "rhythm and blues" for the magazine's black music charts; previously, they were listed under "race records.". (CNN -- Showbiz)
K-State Expects Record Number of New Undergraduate International Students for Fall Semester Aug 16, 2008
Aug. 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The main campus of Kansas State University will have more diversity and international flavor this fall as a record number of international students are expected to enroll ... SOURCE Kansas State University. (PR Newswire)
Jerry Wexler, record producer, dies Aug 16, 2008
In 1936, as something of a last-ditch effort to straighten out her wayward son, Elsa Wexler enrolled him at Kansas State College of Agriculture and Applied Science (known today as Kansas State University) in Manhattan, Kansas. There he first encountered a rural musical sensibility, and a couple of hours away, in the lively musical scene of Kansas City, he could immerse himself in the blues. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Children flock to Vacation Bible School Aug 15, 2008
Hunter Sheaks, a 21-year-old Kansas State University student, was one of the play's assistant directors. He said joining Club Beyond his junior year of high school was a great way to meet youth his own age and learn about the Bible. (Leavenworth Lamp, KS)
New liberal arts dean wants to increase donors (44) Aug 14, 2008
Rodgers, 48, comes to OSU from Kansas State University, where he was the associate dean of the College of Arts and Sciences since 2002, and a faculty member since 1989. His wife, Susan Jackson Rodgers, is a fiction author who will join the English department as an associate professor. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Hierholzer hurdles his way from BHS to Big 12 Aug 14, 2008
Kyle Hierholzer (background) is now an assistant track coach at Kansas State University ... Hierholzer, a 1998 graduate of Boerne High School and now an assistant track coach at Kansas State University, knows four of the Olympians who will compete at this year s games. (Boerne Star, TX)
Red Flour Beetle's 'Selfish' Gene Sequenced Aug 13, 2008
Researchers with the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Purdue University, the Human Genome Sequencing Center at Baylor College of Medicine, Kansas State University, and Exelixis, Inc. in South San Francisco, Calif. have determined the genetic code of the so-called "selfish" gene in the red flour beetle (Tribolium castaneum). (Science Daily)
OSU hires new liberal arts dean Aug 13, 2008
OSU announced Tuesday that Lawrence R. Rodgers, an associate dean at Kansas State University, was its new dean. He is expected to assume his new job Sept. 8. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Growing Wheat In Acidic Soil Aug 12, 2008
Bai and Kansas State University colleagues Dadong Zhang and Shibin Cai created a wheat population by crossing "FSW," a Chinese wheat landrace known for its resistance to aluminum, with "ND35," a wheat line sensitive to elevated levels of aluminum in soils. They exposed the population to high aluminum levels to assess their resistance to aluminum toxicity. (Science Daily)
The Pentagon's new strategy: Show us the money Aug 10, 2008
In a speech this year at Kansas State University, he called for substantial increases in spending for the State Department, pointing out that there are fewer professional diplomats in the Foreign Service than there are personnel on an average aircraft carrier task force (of which the United States has 12). But lest his audience think he had truly gone wobbly, Gates also stressed that he did not want these new funds to come at the expense of growing Pentagon budgets. (Boston Globe)
NEIGHBORS IN THE NEWS Aug 10, 2008
The bride-elect is a 1996 graduate of Independence High School in Independence, Kansas, and earned a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas. She is employed as a program management analyst with Caterpillar in Aurora, Illinois. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Dekker nominated for Allstate AFCA Good Works Team Aug 8, 2008
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New Contract for Coach Ron Prince Aug 8, 2008
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Global View Required For Beef Industry Today Aug 8, 2008
Also speaking on the panel discussion, moderated by Orion Samuelson, agribusiness director of WGN Radio in Chicago, was Barry Flinchbaugh, professor of agriculture economics at Kansas State University. Flinchbaugh said producers should keep their sense of humor and remember their history. (Agri-View, WI)
States seeking bio lab Aug 6, 2008
Proponents: The Heartland Bio Agro Consortium - a group led by Kansas State University, the Midwest Research Institute and the Kansas City Area Life Sciences Institute and includes research universities in Kansas, Iowa, Missouri and Nebraska, as well as private research institutes and research hospitals. Site: A 45-acre site on KSU's Manhattan campus and adjacent to the Biosecurity Research Institute. (The Clarion-Ledger)
ISU track coach represents USA in Kansas Aug 6, 2008
Based on her performance at the U.S. track and field Olympic trials in June, the American Falls native qualified to compete for Team USA in the Thorpe Cup, which took place Saturday and Sunday at Kansas State University. "It's awesome," Poulson said. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Armed with YouTube, new Bisbee superintendent leads workshop Aug 5, 2008
The short documentary without spoken words was written by students at Kansas State University ... To watch the YouTube videos go to: and in the search box type Kansas State University or A Vision of K-12 students today to bring up the videos. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Farmers Market Week Recognizing a Nationwide Comeback Aug 5, 2008
"We needed one. It will finally recognize an amazing, decades-long growth phenomenon. Or, you could say two growth phenomena, both of which are now nationwide," said Ted Carey, horticulturist with Kansas State University Research and Extension. The modern supermarkets that appeared after World War II succeeded so well that they drove most of the old-time farmers markets out of business, Carey explained. (Agri-View, WI)
Marinate Meat For Healthy Grilling? Aug 2, 2008
But researchers at Kansas State University and The Food Science Institute believe marinades may hold the key to healthier grilled meats. Here's how their study was carried out. (CBS News)
Highlights from the August 2008 Journal of the American Dietetic Association Aug 2, 2008
Inadequate training and resources, time constraints and the inconvenience of following procedures all stand in the way of restaurant employees' applying food safety practices in their workplace, according to researchers at Kansas State University. In focus groups totaling 125 restaurant employees, those barriers were most often identified as reasons why three important food safety practices may not take place: hand washing, using thermometers and cleaning work surfaces. (EurekAlert!)
Morningside volleyball team gets Division I transfer Aug 1, 2008
will join the Morningside College volleyball team this fall with junior eligibility as a transfer from NCAA Division I Kansas State University. Radke enrolled at Kansas State at the 2007-08 semester break and was a starter for the Wildcats in their 2008 spring competition. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Use annual forages to enhance limited grazing and hay supply (101) Aug 1, 2008
Researchers from Kansas State University and Manitoba commented on significant varietal differences within each grain species. Researchers also warned that when incorporating small grains for hay or pasture land, fertilizing is recommended and stand management should be similar to a grain crop. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
No-tillage Plus: Cover Crops Offer A Model For Sustainability In Tropical Soils Jul 30, 2008
Scientist Bill Hargrove from Kansas State University said, These results have broad implications for agricultural production in tropical areas in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. We can manage soils in ways that allow profitable crop production while mimicking natural vegetative conditions under which land is not degraded at accelerated rates. (Science Daily)
Rookies impress on first day Jul 30, 2008
A lot of the plays we installed before, so it was kind of a refresher, said Nelson, who attended Kansas State University. Youre going to learn something new every day, so youve got to go out there and take it from one practice to the next. (Forest Republican, WI)
Marinating Grilled Meats May Decrease Cancer Risk Jul 30, 2008
Researchers from Kansas State University tested three commercial spice-containing marinade blends (Caribbean, southwest, and herb) on round beef steaks ... Commercial marinades offer spices and herbs which have antioxidants that help decrease the HCAs formed during grilling, says Dr. J.S. Smith, principal researcher at Kansas State University. (Newsmax)
Janet Harrah says goodbye to Wichita Jul 29, 2008
Last hurrah: Analyst predicts Wichita economy thrives after short slowdown - Wichita Business Journal. Members: Not Registered. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Third time's a charm Jul 28, 2008
After coming up short in his first two attempts, Zastrow said the third time proved to be a charm, as he was one of 40 junior players selected from a field of 80 participants during the tourney qualifier held July 16-19 at Kansas State University. Zastrow, an incoming senior at St. Mary's High, shot a two-round total 79-78 157 on the university's Colbert Hills Golf Course to place in the top 15 in the golf portion of the qualifying process. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Spice-Rack Favorites Battle E. Coli And Other Foodborne Pathogens Jul 25, 2008
(July 21, 1998) Consumers may have an arsenal of food safety weapons in their spice racks, according to Kansas State University (KSU) researchers, who presented preliminary study results on the antimicrobial ... That's what researchers at Kansas State University discovered in laboratory tests with cinnamon and apple juice heavily tainted with the. (Science Daily)
Baylor Regents Vote To Oust President Jul 25, 2008
He was assistant dean of Arts and Sciences at Kansas State University from 1976 to 1980. From 1980 to 2001, he headed Penn State Erie. (KWTX.com, TX)
Three Deacon Track Coaches will Compete in the 2008 Thorpe Cup Jul 24, 2008
The events will take place on the campus of Kansas State University and the results cane be found on www. decathlonusa. (Wakeforestsports.com)
Outbreak Of Plague In South Dakota Leads To Vaccines For Black-footed Ferrets Jul 23, 2008
5, 1997) New research findings at Kansas State University may mean the difference between life and death for ferrets that have bitten. (June 13, 2006) Nations are preparing to stockpile vaccines against H5N1, the strain of influenza virus that experts fear could cause the next flu pandemic. (Science Daily)
AT&T is moving its headquarters from San Antonio to Dallas Jul 22, 2008
AT&T is moving its headquarters from San Antonio to Dallas - Wichita Business Journal. Members: Not Registered. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Southeast Will Face Longwood in Las Vegas Jul 19, 2008
In other games, the Kentucky Wildcats (18-13) will take on the Wildcats from Kansas State University (20-12) and the Mountaineers of West Virginia (25-11) will battle the University of Iowa Hawkeyes (13-19). In addition Oakland (17-14) battles Delaware State (14-16) and Southeast Missouri (12-19) takes on Longwood (9-22) on Friday, Nov. 28. (Gosoutheast.com)
Print Edition Jul 18, 2008
- Kansas State University ... - Kansas State University. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Profile: Gary Mason Jul 18, 2008
One Of A Kind - Wichita Business Journal. Members: Not Registered. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Felipe's expanding to west Wichita Jul 17, 2008
Felipe's eyes westside, breaks ground on fourth restaurant - Wichita Business Journal. Members: Not Registered. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Women's Basketball named to WBCA Academic Honor Roll for second-straight season Jul 16, 2008
669) 2 Kansas State University - Debbie Patterson (3. 652) 3 Indiana State University - Jim Wiedie (3. (Siusalukis.com)
GM to cut more jobs, costs Jul 16, 2008
Members: Not Registered. for free extra services. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Women's Basketball Named WBCA Academic Top 25 Jul 16, 2008
Kansas State University. Debbie Patterson. (Uncbears.com)
Waterloo Schools leadership positions announced Jul 15, 2008
She also holds a Specialist in Education and Master of Education degree from Wichita State University and Bachelor of Science degree from Kansas State University. Both positions are effective for the 2008-09 school year. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Hospital names new chief operating officer Jul 14, 2008
Barber received his bachelor's degree at Kansas State University and his masters' degree at the University of Kansas. Comments. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
New Technology in Flea Control Jul 13, 2008
Eco-Friendly technology to get rid of Fleas ORRVILLE, Ohio, July 11 /PRNewswire/ -- John Shields President Orrco Inc., announced today the introduction of the latest technology in flea control -- HI-TECH FLEA TRAP. Kansas State University along with Westham / Gamasonic has developed an Indoor flea trap for consumer use ... "Our goal was to clear a room in only one night, something never achieved before. With this goal in mind our team of researchers had a lot of extra hours in the laboratory.... (PR Newswire)
4-H'ers host children's camp Jul 13, 2008
In Kansas, Operation Military Kids operates in cooperation with Kansas State University and the 4-H program ... For more information about Kansas' Operation Military Kids, contact Ann Domsch at Kansas State University, , or visit. (Leavenworth Lamp, KS)
Umbilical Cord Stem Cells Transport Anti-Cancer Drugs Directly To Tumors Jul 13, 2008
ScienceDaily (July 11, 2008) Kansas State University researchers are working on a method of delivering cancer drugs that promises to be more efficient and reduce the side effects patients have to deal with ... (Credit: Kansas State University). (Science Daily)
Profile: Sam Solomon Jul 13, 2008
An Outdoor Appreciation - Wichita Business Journal. Members: Not Registered. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
SALES DIVE: Tomato growers' profit hopes wither Jul 13, 2008
"If they go too slow, they're criticized. If they go too fast, they're criticized," says Douglas Powell, scientific director of the International Food Safety Network at Kansas State University. "The investigation is still ongoing. The time for finger-pointing isn't there yet.". (USA Today -- Money)
Advocates: 25x'25 boon for country, Montana Jul 13, 2008
Using higher learning Duane Acker, a member of the steering committee and former president of Kansas State University and a former deputy secretary for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, said colleges and universities like Montana State University-Northern can and must play a significant role in developing renewable energy. He added that that while Kansas State University had to compete for money, while president of the university he knew the key was providing knowledge. (Havre Daily News, MT)
Farmers in southern Kansas eager to harvest wheat Jul 8, 2008
The majority of growers are selling their crop at harvest, rather than storing it for later sale, said Mike Woolverton, an extension grain market analyst at Kansas State University. "My advice to people right now would be: If you have an opportunity to sell this wheat, sell it," Woolverton said. (Anchorage Daily News)
Rabbits, Mice And Prickly Shrubs Help Establish Natural Diversity Jul 8, 2008
According to a long-term research study on tall grass prairies done at the Konza Prairie Research Natural Area by a trio of Kansas State University biology. (Sep. (Science Daily)
How safe is 'safe enough' for proposed NBAF facility? Jul 6, 2008
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Big River: Twains tale takes stage at playhouse Jul 5, 2008
They need to go from one location to another ; we are using the basic elements of those locations, said Voecks, an assistant professor at Kansas State University. Voecks and her husband come up to South Dakota in the summers to work at the Black Hills Playhouse. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Paul Milton Hefty (6) Jul 3, 2008
Paul attended Kansas State University for three years graduating with a bachelor s degree and honors in Mechanical Engineering. He ran the two mile in track, was voted into Phi Kappa Phi, Sigma Tau, and Steel Ring Honorary Scholastic Societies. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Crops are gone in just a matter of minutes Jul 2, 2008
It was just another in the series of storms that have struck the Midwest, from the ice storms through Kansas last winter to the tornadoes that toppled hundreds of center pivots in Nebraska and carved chunks out of the Kansas State University campus in Manhattan. Two teenagers were killed in Council Bluffs, Iowa, when a tree fell on their car. (Midwest Bulls Eye, NE)
FDA adds up to 100 labs to help trace salmonella outbreak Jul 2, 2008
Robert Tauxe, a CDC deputy director, would not list items being studied, saying that would be "irresponsible." Other food-safety experts, including Doug Powell at Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kan. have wondered whether jalapeos, green onions, cilantro or white onions might be implicated. (USA Today)
Salmonella probe grows Jul 1, 2008
That would put salsa, jalapeo peppers, green onions and cilantro at the top of the list of potential culprits, says Doug Powell, director of the International Food Safety Network at Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kan. Food safety experts caution that outbreaks are very difficult to trace back to their source, especially tomatoes, which are often mixed and matched at the packing plant to get uniform sizes and ripeness. (USA Today)
Erika Birk joins university relations staff at Northwestern Jun 30, 2008
Continuing her education at Kansas State University, she graduated in 2005 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in public relations. After college, she moved to Duncan and began working at Cameron University as the administrative assistant for the Center of Emerging Technologies and Entrepreneurial Studies. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Algae From The Ocean May Offer A Sustainable Energy Source Of The Future Jun 29, 2008
ScienceDaily (June 28, 2008) Research by two Kansas State University scientists could help with the large-scale cultivation and manufacturing of oil-rich algae in oceans for biofuel. See also. (Science Daily)
Top Food-Safety Misconceptions Jun 29, 2008
"Fresh fruits and vegetables have been one of, if not the most, significant source of food-borne illness in the past decade," says Douglas Powell, scientific director of the Food Safety Network at Kansas State University. Why the disconnect. (Forbes)
Workshops held for children of military Jun 28, 2008
Operation: Military Kids Massachusetts is supported by the 4-H/Army Youth Development Project under Kansas State University special project number 2007-48661-03868. Loading commenting interface. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
Track star inducted into BYU-I hall of fame Jun 28, 2008
Williams went on to Kansas State University where he was the Big 12 Champion and an NCAA All American Decathlete in 1999 ... He graduated from Ricks College and Kansas State University. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Access Plans USA, Inc. Announces Expansion of Sales Resources and Market Release of Five New Products Jun 28, 2008
Sigle holds an M.B.A. and a B.S. from Kansas State University and is a CLU (Chartered Life Underwriter) and ChCF (Chartered Financial Consultant) through the American College. Five New Products Released. (Primezone Releases)
New Invention Effectively Kills Foodborne Pathogens In Minutes Jun 27, 2008
That's what researchers at Kansas State University discovered in laboratory tests with cinnamon and apple juice heavily tainted with the. (Sep. (Science Daily)
Experts offer tips to avoid summer pest CONTROLLING MOSQUITOES Jun 23, 2008
" The larvicide, which kills mosquitoes before they become adults, can be purchased at lawn and garden stores, hardware stores and similar places and is sold as mosquito dunks or mosquito doughnuts. New dunks should be placed when the old ones disappear, Neier said. Kay Johnson, Wichita's director of environmental services, said her department would work with people to evaluate problem areas but said, "Until it dries out, we're all going to be suffering. " The county used to provide larvicide to... (Kansas.com)
Kansas State hires MSU staffer to coach cheerleading Jun 22, 2008
- A Montana State University cheerleading coordinator will coach cheerleading at Kansas State University. Dani Ruoff has been a squad coach at MSU in Bozeman for three years. (Montana Standard, MT)
Billings golfer to join Kansas program Jun 22, 2008
Activities will be Kansas State University and Colbert Hills Golf Course. The program includes golf clinics and the expertise of 40 coaches. (Montana Standard, MT)
