In the Spring 2013 graduating class Rebecca Bohling and James Craven graduated Magna Cum Laude.   Rebecca and James both received their awards from Dean Flores and their adviser Dr. Kim Williams.

Kim Williams, Professor of Greenhouse Management, has been recognized by K-State's College of Ag Innovations in Teaching, Learning and Assessment Program with a 2013 Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Award, which includes $500 and travel funds to present SoTL research. 

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James Craven graduated from the College of Agriculture Scholars Program in horticulture in May 2013.  The title of his research project was Protoplast Isolation Protocols.  James's academic adviser was Dr. Kim Williams and his project adviser was Dr. Sunghun Park.

In the Spring 2013 graduating class, Justin Brock graduated Summa Cum Laude.   He received his award from Dean Flores and his adviser Dr. Cathie Lavis.

 

 

 

Justin Brock graduated from the College of Agriculture Scholars Program in horticulture in May 2013.  The title of his research project was Effects of Irrigation Water Alkalinity upon Growth of Containerized Thuja x 'Green Giant'.  Justin's academic adviser was Dr. Cathie Lavis and his project adviser was Dr. Jason Griffin.

Ted Cable's latest book Traveling Through Illinois: Stories of Landmarks and Landscapes between Chicago and St. Louis (coauthored with LuAnn Cadden) has just been published by The History Press. Below is the catalog description from the publisher.

The Women's Studies Department Congratulate Dr. Valerie Padilla Carroll and Dr. Rhonda Janke for their recently published co-written essay.

 

Matthew Wilson, Ph.D. graduate student, has received the Richard Elmore Brown Outstanding College of Agriculture Graduate Student Teaching Award.  Matt was one of two Ph.D. graduate students recognized this year for the award in the College of Agriculture.
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"Music of the Night" featuring Dueling Pianos is the theme for the 9th annual Garden Gala, on Friday, June 7, 2013. The annual Garden Gala raises money to support student internships in the Gardens at Kansas State University.

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Rhonda Janke, Associate Professor and Extension Specialist, Sustainable Cropping Systems, has been selected to receive the 2013 Kansas State University Gamma Sigma Delta Excellence in Extension Award. This award recognizes an active member of Gamma Sigma Delta with outstanding service in Extension program development and delivery. Dr. Janke has made significant contributions in organic production techniques, soil and water quality, medicinal herbs, whole farm planning, and specialty crop production.

Pabodha Galgamuwa G. A., M.S. graduate student, placed first at the Kansas State University Graduate Research Forum Poster Session. Pabodha presented some of his thesis research on assessing the use of fresh fruits, vegetables and other native foods on Indian reservations in Kansas. The K-State Research Forum is an annual showcase of research, scholarly, and creative activities conducted by undergraduate and graduate students from all disciplines at K-State.

Alka Kapil has been selected to receive the College of Agriculture/K-State Research and Extension Classified Employees of the Year Award.  She will receive her award at the 36th annual Classified Employee Recognition Ceremony, 2 p.m, Wednesday, April 24, 2013, in the K-State Union Ballroom.  All are welcome to attend.