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The Academic Chairpersons Conference is an annual forum where academic chairpersons, administrators and faculty from all areas of higher education share the most successful, innovative ideas and strategies to assist each other in becoming more effective in their positions. The conference format includes concurrent sessions of interactive workshops, best practice presentations and roundtable discussions. The emphasis of every conference is to provide practical, usable information in a climate of open discussion and collaborative exchange.
February 6-8, 2019, Hyatt Regency Houston
February 6-8, 2019, Hyatt Regency Houston
Over 200 active geographers and spatial scientists - including faculty, practitioners, graduate students, and undergraduate students - from the states of Colorado, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming are expected to attend to discuss basic and applied research in the human, physical, and geospatial subfields of geography and related disciplines.
Registration is not available at this time.
Course Objectives: Expanding on topics from the IAOM-KSU Basic Milling Principles course to include quantitative techniques to analyze and improve the process flow; understanding the variables that impact production efficiencies; and enhance the troubleshooting skills of mill personnel.
Course Topics: Topics include analysis of mill flow sheets and design; analysis of mill balance and product distribution; adjustment of roll stands; sifting and sifter design; purification system; and process control.
Required Skill Level: Theoretical milling background (milling school, university or other milling training). Practical work experience in a flour mill.
Who Should Attend: Milling engineers, operation managers, production managers, head millers and shift managers.October 14-18, 2019, IGP Institute Conference Center
Course Objectives: To provide a greater knowledge of the milling process and how employees impact the process.
Course Topics: Topics include principles of wheat cleaning, conditioning and milling; understanding the importance of wheat quality and preparation to the milling process; and the advantages of wheat and flour blending.
Required Skill Level: Practical work experience in a flour mill.
Who Should Attend: Milling engineers, operation managers, production managers, head millers and shift managers.October 7-11, 2019, IGP Institute Conference Center
Course Objectives: To gain general understanding of the principles of the milling process, understanding the relationship between wheat quality and the effect of the milling process, gain knowledge of what wheat types and products each can produce, and understand flour functionality. Course Topics: Overview of the U.S. wheat production; overview of the general milling process and major milling equipment; principles of mill flow sheets; and milling math (extraction, tempering and blending); flour functionality, flour and dough testing practices and methods. Required Skill Level: No milling experience is required. Who Should Attend: New mill employees, mill HR staff and managers, grain and ingredient procurement managers, feed and flour sales representatives, production schedulers, warehousing and QA personnel, R&D staff, wheat breeders, grain inspection personnel, food program administrators, international wheat/grain traders, journalists, extension agents, wheat commission staff/board members, and agricultural and business economic analysts.
January 14-18, 2019, IGP Institute Conference Center
January 14-18, 2019, IGP Institute Conference Center
This course will cover various aspects of extrusion technology, equipment and product development (including snack foods, soy chunks, breakfast cereal, pet food and aquatic feed processing). Apart from learning about extrusion processing from experts in industry and academia, the course will focus on strategic business planning for extrusion-based companies with the help of faculty from the Department of Agricultural Economics at Kansas State University. There will be plenty of hands-on and practical oriented lab sessions in which different products will be developed and evaluated both instrumentally and by using a consumer panel. One day of the short course will be reserved for a visit to Sabetha, Kansas, which is home to major manufacturers of extruders and ancillary equipment.
Registration is not available at this time.
Registration is not available at this time.
The 1-day Pet Food Workshop on Monday, August 6 will consist of experts, industry and academic speakers from the area of pet nutrition and processing. They will provide the latest information on pet food ingredient trends; nutritional requirements for dogs and cats; specialty treats; sensory evaluation and palatability tests; safety and HACCP issues. It will also include a capstone lab session involving formulation exercises for pet food recipes.
Registration is not available at this time.
Registration is not available at this time.
The Department of Grain Science and Industry at Kansas State University, in partnership with industry associations, has held the Feed Manufacturing courses since 1976. These courses are taught by a unique blend of individuals from K-State and within the feed and allied industries to provide in-depth training on all aspects associated with feed manufacturing. The Feed Manufacturing course explores, in detail, the major elements of modern feed manufacturing and examines advances in feed technology. Course Topics: Grain storage and pest control; particle size reduction; batching and mixing; extrusion, drying, cooling; effect of feed processing on animal nutrition; pelleting, cooling, and crumbling; fee and ingredient handling; feed plant design; energy conservation in the feed mill; steam generation systems; molds and mycotoxins. The course will have hands-on sessions at the O.H. Kruse Feed Technology Innovation Center in the areas of batching and mixing, particle size reduction, pelleting, etc.
Registration is not available at this time.
Registration is not available at this time.
Participants will receive training in the basic principles of flour milling and greater understanding of the relationship between wheat quality and flour performance. These objectives will be met through classroom lectures and hands-on practical training in the milling laboratories at Kansas State University including the state-of-the-art Hal Ross Flour Mill with the modern Kice and Buhler milling equipment.
December 17-19, 2018, IGP Institute Conference Center
December 17-19, 2018, IGP Institute Conference Center
This course benefits individuals who are responsible for buying U.S. food and feed grains. The course focuses on the mechanics of purchasing raw materials and features detailed discussions of cash and futures markets, financing and ocean transport.
Registration is not available at this time.
Registration is not available at this time.
The 1-day Pet Food Workshop on Monday, August 6 will consist of experts, industry and academic speakers from the area of pet nutrition and processing. They will provide the latest information on pet food ingredient trends; nutritional requirements for dogs and cats; specialty treats; sensory evaluation and palatability tests; safety and HACCP issues. It will also include a capstone lab session involving formulation exercises for pet food recipes.
Registration is not available at this time.
Registration is not available at this time.
Students completing this course will become proficient at formulating pet foods and have a working knowledge of ingredients, processes, and the software necessary to create new products, revise existing formulas, and perform business and production analysis.
January 14-18, 2019, IGP Institute Conference Center
January 14-18, 2019, IGP Institute Conference Center
This 1-day workshop on Monday, August 6, 2018 is being offered in conjunction with the IGP-KSU Extrusion Processing: Technology and Commercialization course. This workshop can be attended as a stand-alone participation or added to the experience of the Extrusion course.
Registration is not available at this time.
Registration is not available at this time.
Understanding the importance of risk management within trading markets is crucial to the security of a company's financial future. Individuals interested in expanding their knowledge of marketplace challenges are encouraged to take advantage of the Risk Management course at the IGP Institute Conference Center in Manhattan, Kansas. The course is designed to help participants gain a valuable understanding of the relationship between cash and futures markets, futures spreads, principles of hedging, and principles of risk management and trading strategies.
Registration is not available at this time.
Registration is not available at this time.
Understanding the importance of risk management within trading markets is crucial to the security of a company's financial future. Individuals interested in expanding their knowledge of marketplace challenges are encouraged to take advantage of the Risk Management course at the IGP Institute Conference Center in Manhattan, Kansas. The course is designed to help participants gain a valuable understanding of the relationship between cash and futures markets, futures spreads, principles of hedging, and principles of risk management and trading strategies.
Registration is not available at this time.
Registration is not available at this time.
Understanding the importance of risk management within trading markets is crucial to the security of a company's financial future. Individuals interested in expanding their knowledge of marketplace challenges are encouraged to take advantage of the Risk Management course at the IGP Institute Conference Center in Manhattan, Kansas. The course is designed to help participants gain a valuable understanding of the relationship between cash and futures markets, futures spreads, principles of hedging, and principles of risk management and trading strategies.
Registration is not available at this time.
Registration is not available at this time.
A one-week intensive short course on industrial refrigeration as practiced in food freezing, refrigeration andin other low temperature applications. A systematic study is made of the technical background, the practice and the latest developments in low temperature refrigeration. This workshop is offered in February. Started in 1982, this is the 52nd offering of the workshop.
February 25, 2019 to March 1, 2019, Crowne Plaza Charlotte Executive Park Hotel
February 25, 2019 to March 1, 2019, Crowne Plaza Charlotte Executive Park Hotel
Join us in Manhattan, Kansas, for two days of the most cutting-edge new media marketing strategy, content, and networking. The Insight Summit is a premiere, research-based workshop event designed for business owners, marketing and communication professionals, service organizations, and commodity or producer-advocate professionals.
February 12-13, 2019, K-State Alumni Center
The 2019 iPad iCamp will be a refreshing day of ideas and activities to help teachers be more productive in their classroom and organized in lesson planning. No more sticky notes stuck here and there. We'll look at teaching and learning with iPads and be reminded of best instructional practices to engage and enhance student learning. We'll finish with reflection ideas on the iPads that will help with planning for the next lesson.
Friday, January 18, 2019, 1088 Business Building
Friday, January 18, 2019, 1088 Business Building
Joint Meeting of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists
The Joint Meeting of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists is an annual meeting of four scientific societies - the American Elasmobranch Society; the American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists; the Herpetologists' League; and the Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles - to share current research and network with professional peers.
The Joint Meeting of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists is an annual meeting of four scientific societies - the American Elasmobranch Society; the American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists; the Herpetologists' League; and the Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles - to share current research and network with professional peers.
SAVE THE DATE: The 2019 JMIH is scheduled for Wednesday, July 24 through Sunday, July 28, 2019. REGISTRATION COMING SOON!
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Kansas Pipeline Safety Seminar is for natural gas pipeline operators responsible for operations, maintenance and emergency response of pipelines. Seminar provides information on compliance with federal and state pipeline regulations.
Registration is not available at this time.
Registration is not available at this time.
Course description: Business practices are evolving rapidly as technology and customer expectations change. This webinar will explore a variety of tools to help you to build your online business identity and operate your business for success.
Registration is not available at this time.
Registration is not available at this time.
Registration is not available at this time.
National Leadership Conference of Student Government
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Registration is not available at this time.
Registration is not available at this time.
Course description:This webinar will cover what factors should be considered when crafting a strategy for your business so that it creates and captures value. We will also discuss how different strategies are implemented and their likelihood of sustaining a competitive advantage.
Registration is not available at this time.
Registration is not available at this time.
Registration is not available at this time.
Registration is not available at this time.
Workshop is primarily designed to promote face-to-face interactions among PIRE members, and expand the scope of PDC fibers research and education.Workshop is open to anyone interested in the field of polymer- derived ceramics and high temperature ceramic matrix composite (CMC) materials.
Registration is not available at this time.
Registration is not available at this time.
Kansas State University will host the Region 5 Soil Judging Contest on September 16-21, 2018 in Manhattan, Kansas.
Registration is not available at this time.
Registration is not available at this time.
Registration is not available at this time.
Course description: Many entrepreneurs will require access to outside funding at some point in their business. This lesson provides an overview of some common sources of capital to help prepare you to access these funding options.
Registration is not available at this time.
Registration is not available at this time.
Superpave Field Laboratory Technician Certification Training is a 4-day course offered jointly by Kansas State University (K-State) and the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT). This course is intended to certify engineers, technicians, and other personnel who will be involved in the construction of Superpave Hot-Mix Asphalt (HMA) pavements using Quality Control and Quality Assurance (QC/QA) specifications in the State of Kansas. Instruction will be provided by a selected group of instructors from KDOT, industry, and K-State. Successful completion of the course and certification (subjected to a combined passing score on two written tests and a laboratory proficiency test given at the end of the course) will be required for all KDOT and contractor personnel performing tests on these projects.
January 28-31, 2019, K-State Student Union
February 11-14, 2019, K-State Student Union
February 25-28, 2019, K-State Student Union
January 28-31, 2019, K-State Student Union
February 11-14, 2019, K-State Student Union
February 25-28, 2019, K-State Student Union
Course description: Every business has competition. Learning more about these competitors will help you to grow your business.
Registration is not available at this time.
Registration is not available at this time.
February 7-8, 2019, Hilton Garden Inn & Conference Center
Join us on October 30 for the Women of K-State Wellness Luncheon, featuring Nancy G. Brinker, founder, Susan G. Komen. Following the keynote address, there will be a panel discussion highlighting health professionals dedicated to women's wellness.
Registration is not available at this time.