Kansas State University

Dear Department of Hospitality Management alumni and friends,

As I hope you heard back in December, the College of Human Ecology will become the College of Health and Human Sciences effective June 1.  Last year, I met with faculty and students, alumni, donors and key stakeholders of the college to gather feedback on this change. We received an extremely large number of supporters.  On December 12, 2018, the name change was officially approved by the Board of Regents. You can read the official University announcement here.

While the name is new, the college will still offer the same programs it has always offered. Our hope is that with a new name, our college becomes more recognizable at the national level and becomes easier for prospective students to understand what our college has to offer.

I look forward to what is next for our college where, “in a world focused on things, we focus first on people.”

Sincerely,

John Buckwalter

Betty L. Tointon Dean

College of Health and Human Sciences (effective June 1, 2019)

In the last week of March, the hospitality management department hosted Chef Peter Auer for a culinary workshop.  This event was supported by the Culinary Enhancement Fund which aims to support learning opportunities for HM students and faculty to enhance their knowledge, skill and abilities in culinary arts. Continue reading “Culinary Workshop featuring Chef Peter Auer” →

For open house, the Hospitality Management Club made and sold bierocks as a fundraiser.  Utilizing Lacy’s Fresh Fare & Catering, the group sold nearly 1,650 beirocks to members of the K-State community and greater Manhattan-area.  Parbaked bierocks that customers could take home and bake or freshly made beircoks the day of open house were offered.  Funds raised from the event will be used by the student group to provide book scholarships for HM students.

Our students and faculty also visited with prospective students and community members to talk about opportunities within the program. We were also excited to display our lodging simulation software to show just one of the great tools we are able to utilize in the classroom.

The 23rd annual Travel and Dining Auction was a huge success, thanks to all the attendees who were able to come on March 22 to the Hilton Garden Inn and bid the night away. Auction gross proceeds topped $45,225.00, making this year the all-time leader for receipts in TDA history.  In addition, the TDA team brought in $49,370 worth of donated items another all-time record for in donations.  Continue reading “23rd Annual Travel & Dining Auction reaches new financial records from proceeds and donations” →

The Rising Professional Award is a college award given to honor significant contributions made by a graduate in the early stages of his or her career. Recipients have demonstrated significant professional accomplishments through publications, professional organizations or programs and have made efforts to improve the health and well-being of the community. Continue reading “Rising Professionals” →

My name is McKenna Stout and I’m a 5^th year senior in the Events track of Hospitality Management, graduating this summer after my final internship! I actually originally began college as an Interior Design major. It wasn’t until spring of my sophomore year that I decided to pick up Hospitality as a minor. Continue reading “Senior Spotlight: McKenna Stout” →