News Archive for Hospitality Management
June 28, 2013
Human Ecology welcomes Dean Buckwalter
On Monday, July 1, John Buckwalter becomes the 9th dean of the College of Human Ecology's 140-year history. Dean Buckwalter moves to Manhattan from Texas, where he served as associate dean of research and graduate studies in the College of Education and Health Professions at the University of Texas Arlington. As associate dean, he developed […]
June 25, 2013
Mortar Board taps 9 Human Ecology students
Mortar Board, the national senior honor society that promotes scholarship, service and leadership at Kansas State University, has 29 new members for the 2013-2014 school year. New members of Mortar Board in the College of Human Ecology are: * Angelique Foye, senior in psychology and family studies and human services, Junction City, is director of […]
June 24, 2013
Regents approve Human Ecology Research, Innovation Building purchase
An empty building is getting a new lease on life as a research hub for Kansas State University's College of Human Ecology. The Kansas Board of Regents recently approved the college's request to purchase the KSU Foundation building formerly used by NanoScale Corp. The building, at 1310 Research Park Drive, will be purchased for $2.74 […]
June 7, 2013
Non-traditional students inducted into honor society
Human Ecology students at Kansas State University were among the 77 inducted into the Pinnacle Honor Society, a non-traditional student honor society with members from more than 150 institutions across the U.S. The students, from throughout the nation, are: Aimee Fowler, junior in family studies and human services; Ashley MacKinnon, senior in dietetics; Daina Bitters, […]
May 15, 2013
Phi Kappa Phi selects Human Ecology standouts
A dozen College of Human Ecology students were among the nearly 100 at Kansas State University selected for membership in Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest, largest and most selective all-discipline honor society. They are second semester juniors in the upper 7.5 percent of their class, seniors in the upper 10 percent of their class, […]
May 13, 2013
CHE names 13 outstanding seniors
Thirteen students have been named outstanding seniors in the College of Human Ecology. They were selected by their professors for their academic achievement, professional potential, leadership, participation and service. They will be recognized at the college’s Graduation Honors and Student Awards Celebration at 4 p.m. Friday, May 17, in Leadership Studies Building on campus. From […]
May 7, 2013
Dean Moxley to be honored at retirement reception Thursday
Virginia Moxley is a fifth-generation Kansan with three degrees from Kansas State University and a fierce dedication to the people-centered, science-based mission of human ecology. She retires as dean of the College of Human Ecology in June after serving the college for more than 25 years. A reception in her honor will be in Hoffman […]
May 6, 2013
Kevin Roberts receives 2013 Presidential Award for teaching
Kevin Roberts, assistant professor of hospitality management and dietetics, received the 2013 Presidential Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching at Kansas State University. Roberts is constantly looking for ways to expand learning opportunities for undergraduates. He teaches undergraduate courses each semester and strives to relate course material to real-life experiences. He is director of the […]
May 1, 2013
John Buckwalter named dean of the College of Human Ecology
John Buckwalter will become the next dean of the College of Human Ecology on July 1. He will succeed Virginia Moxley, who is going on phased retirement after having served as dean since 2006. Currently Buckwalter is the associate dean for research and graduate studies in the College of Health Professions and Education at the […]
April 30, 2013
Sauer honored with Commerce Bank teaching award
Kevin Sauer is one of four Kansas State University faculty members being recognized for exceptional teaching with the Commerce Bank Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award. Sauer is an assistant professor of hospitality management and dietetics in the College of Human Ecology. Other recipients are Debra Andres, instructor of curriculum and instruction in the College of Education; […]
