News Archive for Kinesiology
May 9, 2018
College of Human Ecology recognizes outstanding graduate students
The College of Human Ecology recently recognized outstanding graduate students from all five departments. Students were nominated by their department faculty for their awards. “The scholarship and research in the College of Human Ecology is quite diverse reflective of disciplines of study and faculty scholarship,” said Bronwyn Fees, associate dean for academic affairs. “The event […]
May 8, 2018
College of Human Ecology awards 29 outstanding senior awards
The College of Human Ecology is proud to recognize the 2018 Spring Commencement 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 a graduating senior(s) who has made […]
May 3, 2018
College of Human Ecology students recognized for research and creative inquiry
The College of Human Ecology hosted their annual Undergraduate and Graduate Research and Creative Inquiry Forums on Wednesday, April 18. The event is designed to allow students in both categories to display and discuss the work they have been doing in their fields. “This is my favorite event of the year,” said Michelle Toews, associate […]
April 27, 2018
Annual Department of Kinesiology scholarship banquet recognizes outstanding students
The Department of Kinesiology hosted their annual scholarship banquet this past week, recognizing 21 undergraduate students. This is the largest number of scholarships the department has ever awarded which is credited to an increase in private fundraising. “We had an extremely competitive applicant pool for our scholarships this year, as we have many deserving students […]
February 8, 2018
Musch elected to APS National Council
Tim Musch, professor of exercise physiology, was elected to the American Physiological Society’s National Council for a three-year term. The American Physiological Society, or APS, is a nonprofit devoted to fostering education, scientific research, and dissemination of information in the physiological sciences. The Society was founded in 1887 and now has over 10,500 members. Most […]
December 7, 2017
College of Human Ecology announces outstanding senior awards
The College of Human Ecology is proud to recognize the 2017 Fall Commencement 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 available. The Engagement Award is given to a graduating senior(s) who has made exemplary contributions […]
November 9, 2017
Human Ecology names Fall Commencement Speakers
The College of Human Ecology has named their student and guest commencement speakers for the upcoming Fall Commencement ceremony on December 9, 2017. Jake Lofquist, senior in kinesiology, has been selected as the student commencement speaker. Lofquist is from Overland Park, KS. He is a member of Pre-Physical Therapy club and served as their Service […]
October 3, 2017
October is Exercise is Medicine- On Campus Month
The Department of Kinesiology and the Kinesiology Student Association (KSA) will be bringing the global health initiative, Exercise Is Medicine- On Campus (EIMOC), to K-State in October. Exercise is Medicine- On Campus is a program calling upon universities and colleges to engage in the promotion of physical activity as a vital sign of health. Earlier […]
September 12, 2017
College of Human Ecology welcomes new staff
The College of Human Ecology would like to welcome the newest members of our faculty and staff. In the Dean’s Office, Austin Anderson was hired as the Professional Mentoring Program Coordinator. The School of Family Studies and Human Services welcomed Renee Fehr, assistant professor; Anthony Ferraro, assistant professor; Marcie Lechtenberg, director of the Family Center […]
July 11, 2017
University Distinguished Professor to receive Honor Award from American Physiological Society
Tim Musch, University Distinguished Professor of Kinesiology, Anatomy and Physiology, was selected for the 2018 Honor Award from Environmental and Exercise Physiology (EEP) Section of the American Physiologic Society. This award reflects Dr. Musch’s stature in the field and his contributions to the EEP section. The Honor Award recognizes a previous or current primary member […]
