Four hospitality management students received second place in the STR (Smith Travel Research) market competition which was held at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York on Nov 11, 2018. Continue reading “Hospitality Management students place second at international competition”
Third Annual Hospitality Summit hosted for HM Students
The hospitality management department hosted the third annual Summit on Wednesday, November 28 in the K-State Student Union. The students of the events capstone class, HM 663, planned and executed the event. Continue reading “Third Annual Hospitality Summit hosted for HM Students”
Faculty Spotlight: Holly Pishney
Born and raised a Kansan, Holly Pishney, Instructor and Lacy’s Lab Coordinator, graduated from Kansas State University with a BS in Hotel and Restaurant Management in 2001. Continue reading “Faculty Spotlight: Holly Pishney”
Celebration of Excellence Award Winners
The Department of Hospitality Management was honored to have two award winners during this year’s Celebration of Excellence. The award winners spent time on campus meeting with students and faculty along with attending an awards reception. We are so fortunate to have great alumni like Jill and Phil! Read below to learn more about Jill Mason and Phil Perkins. Continue reading “Celebration of Excellence Award Winners”
Student Spotlight: Amber Wilhelm and Cody Filbert
Amber Wilhelm
Amber Wilhelm is a 2018 December graduate of the K-State Hospitality Management program. Amber came to K-State as a transfer student, from her home in Horton, KS, and has worked in hospitality roles all of her college career. Continue reading “Student Spotlight: Amber Wilhelm and Cody Filbert”
A letter from the Department Head
Welcome to the 2018 Department of Hospitality Management (HM) spring newsletter. We are presenting the first HM Newsletter brought on by a discussion with a member of our advisory board, who suggested that our department publish a newsletter twice a year. The purpose being that the Wildcat community would be better informed on the exciting news that has and is going on in the Hospitality Management (HM) department. Thank you kindly for that suggestion.
My name is Michael Ottenbacher, Hospitality Management Department Head and Mary L. Vanier Endowed Professor. Over 5 months have passed since I started my new position in the Department of Hospitality Management at Kansas State University. It has been a big learning curve for me but I have enjoyed my first semester here at K-State. Everybody at K-State has been very helpful, and I am privileged to be part of the family.
Before joining Kansas State University, I was teaching and working around the world. My academic career has led me to Heilbronn University, Germany, San Diego State University, University of Guelph, Canada, University of Surrey, UK and University of Otago, New Zealand. During my time in the hospitality industry, I have worked for hotels such as the Savoy in London, the Ritz in Paris, the Royal Sonesta in New Orleans and the Steigenberger Hotel in Stuttgart, Germany.
I hope you enjoy reading our first newsletter and would greatly appreciate your feedback, and any related departmental news.
Sincerely,
Michael Ottenbacher, PhD