News Archive for Hospitality Management
June 25, 2020
Jang named treasurer for central I-CHRIE board
Jichul Jang, associate professor in hospitality management, has been named Central I-CHRIE Treasurer for a two-year term. The International Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and InstitutionalEducation, I-CHRIE, is a non-profit professional association that provides programs and services to continually improve the quality of global education, research, service and business operations in the hospitality and tourism industry. […]
June 24, 2020
Kevin Roberts to lead hospitality management department as interim department head
Kevin Roberts has been named interim department head for the Department of Hospitality Management, College of Health and Human Sciences. This will be Roberts’ second time serving as the department’s interim head. “I want to thank Dr. Roberts for his willingness to serve both the college and the department as the interim department head of […]
June 9, 2020
Hospitality management student awarded scholarship from national association
MANHATTAN — Kansas State University hospitality management student Maggie Aylward, a junior from Solomon, has received Clark E. DeHaven Scholarship from the National Association of College and University Food Services to continue her goal of becoming an event planner. The scholarship was established by the Clark E. DeHaven Scholarship Trust to honor Clark E. DeHaven, the national association's first executive […]
May 8, 2020
Health and Human Sciences announces spring outstanding senior awards
Manhattan- The College of Health and Human Sciences is proud to recognize the spring 2020 outstanding senior award winners. This year’s outstanding senior award winners were nominated by faculty, staff and fellow students within each of their respective programs. Three different award categories are available. The Engagement Award is given to graduating seniors who have […]
April 22, 2020
Roberts appointed to serve on AHLEI advisory council
Kevin Roberts, professor of hospitality management, has been selected to serve on the American Hotel and Lodging Education Institute’s Education Certification Advisory Council. The council provides guidance and insight to American Hotel and Lodging Education Institute for various workforce initiatives and programs related to industry, academic or workforce. The council is comprised of industry and […]
April 6, 2020
Health and Human Sciences implements new integrative studies curriculum
The College of Health and Human Sciences has announced a new integrative studies curriculum, better known as common core, beginning in fall 2020. When the college changed their name in June 2019, faculty expressed their desire for an enhanced college common core that introduced students to the areas of well-being that unite the college in […]
April 2, 2020
College of Health and Human Sciences awards 17 alumni with Rising Professional Award
Seventeen accomplished alumni were selected to receive the College of Health and Human Sciences Rising Professional Award. The Rising Professional Award is given to honor significant contributions made by a graduate in the early stages of his or her career. Recipients have demonstrated significant professional accomplishments in the areas of design, business, human behavior, teacher […]
April 1, 2020
Hospitality management professor selected to serve as member of hospitality accreditation commission
Kevin Roberts, professor of hospitality management, has been selected to serve on the Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration, ACPHA. The ACPHA is the accrediting group for all hospitality programs both nationally and internationally. His 3-year term will begin July. ACPHA is a private, nonprofit body that is comprised of hospitality, tourism and business […]
March 4, 2020
Save the date: 24th Annual Travel & Dining Auction to be held April 3
The Department of Hospitality Management would like to invite you to attend the 24th annual Travel and Dining Auction on Friday, April 3 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn and Conference Center (410 S 3rd St.). Tickets are $30 in advance and $45 at the door. Tickets can be purchased here. […]
March 2, 2020
Hospitality Management Club now accepting pre-order for bierocks
The Hospitality Management Club will sell bierocks at the upcoming All-University Open House on April 18 at Lacy's Fresh Fare and Catering in Justin Hall’s Hoffman Lounge. Bierocks are German stuffed rolls that are very popular in Kansas and nearby states. Preordered bierocks can be picked up from 3:30 until 5:30 p.m. Friday, April 17, […]
