News Archive for Kinesiology
November 9, 2018
Kinesiology faculty present at annual Kansas Physical Therapy Association conference
Six kinesiology faculty members recently teamed up with Kansas Physical Therapists to present at the annual Kansas Physical Therapy Association (KPTA) conference in October, helping provide science-based research to clinical application for Kansas physical therapists. Craig Harms, David Poole, Carl Ade, Steven Copp, Tom Barstow and Brad Behnke all presented alongside physical therapists in areas […]
November 1, 2018
The College of Human Ecology welcomed back nine alumni and friends to the K-State campus as part of the annual Celebration of Excellence. The two-day event brings these outstanding alumni and friends back to campus to recognize them for the extraordinary things they have accomplished in their careers. This year’s award winners are: Distinguished Research […]
October 29, 2018
Dr. Keri Schadler to present for the Distinguished Lecture Series in Kinesiology
To culminate Exercise is Medicine- On Campus month, the Department of Kinesiology and the Kinesiology Student Association have invited Keri L. Schadler, Ph.D., from MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas, to present the Kinesiology Distinguished Lecture. She will present “Exercise to improve chemotherapy efficacy: Evidence in mice and men” at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, October […]
October 23, 2018
Join the Exercise is Medicine campus walk on October 25
The Department of Kinesiology and the Kinesiology Student Association will host the second annual campus walk as part of October’s Exercise is Medicine- On Campus month. All faculty, staff, students and community members are invited to take part in the walk which will begin at 12:30 p.m. on Bosco Plaza at the K-State Student Union […]
October 1, 2018
October is Exercise is Medicine-On Campus month
For the second year, the Department of Kinesiology and the Kinesiology Student Association (KSA) will be bringing the global health initiative started by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), Exercise Is Medicine- On Campus (EIM-OC), to K-State in October. ACSM has designated October as EIM-OC month. Exercise is Medicine- On Campus is a program […]
August 24, 2018
College of Human Ecology recognizes faculty award winners
The College of Human Ecology proudly presented faculty with all college awards during their annual Fall Forum in August. This year’s award winners are: • Kevin Sauer, Department of Food, Nutrition, Dietetics and Health, was awarded the Dawley-Scholer Award for Excellence in Student Development. The Dawley-Scholer Award for Excellence in Student Development recognizes outstanding achievement […]
July 26, 2018
Education Abroad: Healthcare in Paraguay
By Brynn Carlson This May, eights students and two faculty members traveled to Asunción, Paraguay for the study abroad trip looking at topics in international health in Paraguay. Lead by Dean John Buckwalter and Assistant Dean Shawna Jordan, the students who participated in the trip came with a variety of health-related focuses in the College […]
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 […]
