News Archive for College News
September 17, 2019
The current shortage of registered nurses in Kansas and the nation is expected to increase in the next decade, and the Institute of Medicine recommends that 80 percent of registered nurses, or RNs, obtain a Bachelor of Science in nursing, or BSN, by 2020. In response to these concerns, Wichita State University and Kansas State […]
September 9, 2019
Department of Hospitality Management to present second World of Wines event series
The Department of Hospitality Management, located in the College of Health and Human Sciences, will present their second World of Wines event series September 26 and 28. This year will feature two events which will be led by Certified Sommelier, Cristina Milostan. A wine and cheese tasting workshop will take place at 6:30 p.m. in […]
September 4, 2019
Kansas State Student Speech Language Hearing Association receives bronze chapter honors
The Kansas State Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association, KSSSLHA, has been awarded the Bronze chapter honors from the National Speech-Language-Hearing Association Executive Council. Bronze Chapter honors signifies that KSSSLHA has demonstrated that the future of the professions in the area of communication sciences and disorders is filled with strong leaders who are committed to serving and advocating […]
September 3, 2019
Lacy’s Fresh Fare and Catering set to open at the end of September
Lacy’s Fresh Fare and Catering, located inside Justin Hall, will begin their food service at the end of September. Lacy’s is a student-run lunch destination featuring fresh salads, sandwiches and soups at an affordable price. Lacy’s Fresh Fare and Catering is operated by the Department of Hospitality Management.
August 29, 2019
College of Health and Human Sciences recognizes faculty award winners at annual Fall Forum
The College of Health and Human Sciences presented three faculty members with college-level awards at their annual Fall Forum on August 19. This year the college presented three awards. Dawley-Scholer Award The Dawley-Scholer Award recognizes and rewards outstanding achievement in the area of student development resulting in the personal, professional, educational growing of one or […]
August 28, 2019
Personal financial planning students attend The Advisor Thought Leader Summit in Missouri
Five personal financial planning students attending the Advisors Thought Leader Summit in Missouri August 12 and 13, thanks to generous sponsor Abacus Wealth Partners. Alejandro Martinez, Garrett Jackson, Izaac Pritchett and Hannah Casteel, juniors, were joined by Emma Wyllys, senior, Simone Beverly, alumna and Cherie Stueve, instructor at the summit. The Advisor Thought Leader Summit […]
August 26, 2019
College of Health and Human Sciences welcomes new faculty and staff at annual meeting
The College of Health and Human Sciences officially welcomed new faculty and staff at their annual all-college meeting on August 19. During the meeting, 27 new faculty and staff members were recognized and officially welcomed as employees of the college. The Department of Apparel, Textiles, and Interior Design welcomed Georges Fares, instructor, interior design. The […]
August 5, 2019
Marla Day, historic costume and textile museum curator, has been named a professional reviewer for the Hometown Treasures program. The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture hosts the Hometown Treasures program looking to stimulate preservation activity nationwide, preserving objects of historical and cultural significance, identifying potential collections for the museum, and developing […]
July 29, 2019
Interior design professor named One to Watch by national organization
Georges Fares, professor of interior design, has received the One to Watch award from the American Society of Interior Designers. To be eligible for the award, nominees must have 5-15 years of experience in the interior design industry; be actively employed in the interior design industry; on a path to a senior and/or executive-level position […]
July 25, 2019
Heinrich named American Academy of Health Behavior Fellow
Katie Heinrich, associate professor in kinesiology, has been accepted as a Fellow of the American Academy of Health Behavior. The status of Fellow in the American Academy of Health Behavior is conferred as an indication of distinction and is based on merit. The American Academy of Health Behavior, AAHB, accepted Heinrich as she distinguished herself […]
