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November 13, 2012

Dear Faculty, Staff and Students,

Greetings from Anderson Hall! The fall semester has flown by quickly, and end-of-the-semester events are already starting to occur. I am constantly amazed by the multitude of interesting events and initiatives happening on campus. This month I want to update 1xbet online games login on several items of general interest to our faculty and staff.

1xbet online games login can imagine my surprise when I saw a wild turkey sitting in the backyard of the president's house recently. I got my camera and went out to take a picture. As I got close to the turkey, I was shocked when he said, "Good afternoon, Kirk! 1xbet online games login have been keeping busy as it looks like there is a lot going on here at K-State."

I know at this point some of 1xbet online games login won't believe this, but let your imagination run wild — the following is what I remember of our conversation: (1xbet online games login should have a little bit of a smile by now)

1xbet online games login : I was walking on the north side of 1xbet online games login , and I saw lots of construction. What is up with all of the equipment?

Prez: We are currently expanding Bill Snyder Family Stadium, installing a 1xbet online games login tennis facility, and finishing an expansion of the Peters Recreation Complex.

1xbet online games login : That is great, but what about some 1xbet online games login academic space?

Prez: I am glad you asked! In the next several years, we 1xbet online games login add a new million wing onto the Durland Hall engineering complex, a new million business building, an million renovation of Memorial Stadium to accommodate a student welcome center, a new million Purple Masque Theater, and a million feedmill facility. Additionally, we are also seeking funds for a complete remodel of Seaton Hall for the College of Architecture, Planning and Design, a possible expansion and remodel of the K-State Student Union, and a new first-year residence hall.

1xbet online games login : So where is all of this money to do these projects coming from?

Prez: Much of the money 1xbet online games login be from philanthropic gifts. We have a substantial number of very generous K-State donors who are providing large gifts to make these projects a reality. The new engineering building 1xbet online games login have million in private support while the new business building 1xbet online games login be constructed with million in private support. The welcome center renovation 1xbet online games login be entirely privately funded. The other building projects are in early enough stages that we still are planning on how we 1xbet online games login finance these campus facility improvements.

1xbet online games login : Cool! So, who 1xbet online games login get the vacated space when some of the currently occupied buildings are empty — like Calvin Hall?

Prez: In January 2013, we 1xbet online games login put out an announcement to campus asking for proposals on how we can best use the vacated spaces in the central part of campus. We 1xbet online games login carefully evaluate the submissions, and announce in July 2013 how the various open spaces 1xbet online games login be used. The final decision on the use of the "open" spaces 1xbet online games login be made by Cindy Bontrager, April Mason and myself.

1xbet online games login : I heard some faculty and staff talking the other day, and they mentioned 1xbet online games login had some sort of odd malady called "task-force-itis," which I think means that recently 1xbet online games login have had a significant number of task forces and committees producing reports.

Prez: We have had many different planning exercises recently including 1xbet online games login 2025 college strategic plans, plans for a major comprehensive fundraising campaign, undergraduate research task force plans, a hiring processes task force … the list goes on.

1xbet online games login : I get it … 1xbet online games login have had lots of different groups producing reports. So, what is next?

Prez: The task during early 2013 is to weave all of these different planning exercises together. The 1xbet online sports betting expenditures at the university and college level is providing a key list of opportunities for our comprehensive fundraising campaign. The 1xbet online games lo is providing a facility blueprint for our future, and 1xbet online games login help determine where we need to invest our infrastructure funds and efforts. Finally, all of these plans are helping us to identify clear ways in which we can measure progress and provide greater accountability to the campus community and the general public. I appreciate the significant amount of work which has gone into all of the different task force reports with the end result that we are getting a clearer picture of where we need to be spending our time, effort and funds to get us toward being a Top 50 public research university.

1xbet online games login : Brrrrr. I am getting cold.

Prez: Well, the cold weather is upon us. As we go into the winter season, I would like to remind our faculty and staff to always assume that campus 1xbet online games login be open and operational in the event of inclement weather. We 1xbet online games login post notices on the K-State home page, and 1xbet online games login use our texting and phone alert system to let 1xbet online games login know the status of campus.

1xbet online games login : I have been standing around here long enough — it is time for me to go get something to eat.

Prez: Come back anytime — by the way — what do 1xbet online games login eat for Thanksgiving dinner?

1xbet online games login : (while running away) — Not me!

I hope all of 1xbet online games login have a Happy Thanksgiving!

Go Cats!

Kirk