Latest Health and Human Sciences News
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December 8, 2023
Health and Human Sciences recognizes 19 with outstanding seniors awards
The College of Health and Human Sciences is proud to recognize the 2023 fall Outstanding Senior Award winners. This year's outstanding senior award winners were nominated by faculty and staff within each of their respective programs. Three different award categories are awarded. The Engagement Award is given to graduating seniors who have made exemplary contributions […]
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December 7, 2023
Five students from the Department of Food, Nutrition, Dietetics and Health took their classroom knowledge abroad this summer to work on improving the health and lives of the Maya people in Guatemala. Seniors Kari Lies, Ale Wright, Vivian Strahm, Cassie Meyer and Jade Valdez-Gomez traveled to Guatemala for eight weeks, executing two research projects related […]
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December 5, 2023
Department of Applied Human Sciences has a strong presence at annual national conference
Students and faculty members from K-State’s Department of Applied Human Sciences had a strong presence at this year’s National Council on Family Relations conference which was held in Orlando, Florida in November. Faculty members and graduate students shared their research, presenting more than 40 times during the 3-day conference with topics ranging from parenting education, […]
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November 28, 2023
Elaine Johannes, associate professor and extension specialist, was awarded the 2023 Outstanding Engagement Award from the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities Board on Health and Human Sciences and received her award during the organization’s annual conference. This award recognizes a campus-based or state-level faculty member with exceptional creativity and scholarship in the development, application, […]
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November 16, 2023
Looking for a life-transforming experience? The Department of Food, Nutrition, Dietetics and Health offers an education abroad program in Guatemala. The focus is on service-learning to help the indigenous Maya people improve their quality of life. The program has a variable length of stay (6 or more weeks) and there is an on-site K-State program […]
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November 10, 2023
Exercise is Medicine-On Campus Shares Benefits of Decreasing Sedentary Time
Are you spending too much of your work or school day sitting still? Breaking up sedentary time throughout the day with walking offers numerous benefits. First, a brief outdoor walk boosts energy and mental alertness, enhancing your productivity and focus at work. Reductions in fatigue and improvements in mood are other benefits you may notice […]