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A letter from the Department Head
Welcome to the 2018 Department of Kinesiology Spring newsletter. We’re had many exciting changes, events, and accomplishments that have occurred over the past year. In the following pages, we’ve highlighted several of the more notable ones.
We have extraordinary faculty committed to providing over 650 undergraduate and 40+ graduate students with an excellent educational experience. Cutting edge research from our faculty continues to explore the physiological and behavioral bases of physical activity on health outcomes. Our faculty and students are creative and industrious as they successfully work together to achieve this goal.
Just a few of weeks ago, we celebrated with 28 outstanding undergraduate and graduate students at our annual scholarship banquet. This was our largest banquet ever with over 100 students, parents, faculty, and guests in attendance. We were able to award a record number of scholarships! You’ll also read about a new endowed departmental scholarship (Department of Kinesiology – Ice Family Scholarship) that we were able to establish thanks to the support from Mary and Carl Ice and several faculty members.
We initiated a new Distinguished Lecture Series this year that brings prominent national and international speakers to campus. Last Fall, Dr. Steven Blair presented “Physical Inactivity: The Biggest Public Health Crisis of the 21st Century”, and Dr. John Halliwill presented “Recovery From Exercise: Vulnerable State, Window of Opportunity, or Crystal Ball?” this Spring. You’ll also find an article on a new program our department started called Exercise is Medicine on Campus (EIM-OC), an initiative started by American College of Sports Medicine calling upon universities to engage in the promotion of physical activity as a vital sign of health.
We also have great new additions to our faculty this year. Dr. Gina Besenyi is a new behavioral scientist faculty member who joined the department last summer as an Assistant Professor. Becky Gilmore joined the department last summer as our New Student Service Coordinator and Academic Advisor. You can read more about them in the pages that follow. We’ve also had many faculty and students recognized this year for their accomplishments which we’ve highlighted in the following pages. Of particular note in this list is Dr. David Poole being recognized as a University Distinguished Professor, the highest honor bestowed on a faculty member at Kansas State University.
I’m also pleased that our Kinesiology Advisory Board met again this past Fall and Spring. This is an outstanding group to work with and I’m excited about how they can contribute to the mission and vision of our department. An update from Jarrod Nichols, who serves as president, is included.
We’re always glad to welcome alumni back and encourage you to stop by if you’re in the area. We’ve made significant changes to our web site that you should visit, including a number of videos, that provides a more comprehensive look at the department (http://www.k-state.edu/kines/).
Thanks for all you do for K-State Kinesiology!
Dr. Craig Harms
Department Head
A Letter from the Advisory Board President
Dear Valued KSU Kinesiology Alumnus,
It is my honor to connect with you as the president of the new KSU Kinesiology Board of Advisors. As a fellow member of the distinguished KSU Kinesiology family I am excited to announce the new board, the new vision and the new opportunities for the department. Continue reading “A Letter from the Advisory Board President”
2017-2018 Major Accomplishments/Achievements
The faculty, staff and students in the Department of Kinesiology have seen many successes during this school year. We are excited to share these with you! Continue reading “2017-2018 Major Accomplishments/Achievements”
Dr. Tim Musch named University Distinguished Professor
MANHATTAN — Kansas State University is honoring five professors as 2017 university distinguished professors, a lifetime title that is the highest honor the university bestows on its faculty members. Continue reading “Dr. Tim Musch named University Distinguished Professor”
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. Continue reading “Annual Department of Kinesiology scholarship banquet recognizes outstanding students”
Exercise is Medicine on Campus- a new initiative at K-State
Throughout the month of October, the kinesiology department in conjunction with the Kinesiology Student Association (KSA) hosted a series of events to celebrate Exercise is Medicine on Campus month. Continue reading “Exercise is Medicine on Campus- a new initiative at K-State”
A Group Effort- Six Department of Kinesiology faculty create a scholarship for their students with matching funds
Demonstrating enormous commitment to their students and department, six faculty members of the Department of Kinesiology in the College of Human Ecology have used matching funds to create a scholarships for kinesiology students. Continue reading “A Group Effort- Six Department of Kinesiology faculty create a scholarship for their students with matching funds”
Internships in Kinesiology
Kinesiology students gain hands on experience through internships. Learn about Dakota and Olivia’s experiences. Continue reading “Internships in Kinesiology”
LIFE Program Update
The department of Kinesiology’s LIFE Fitness program was put in place to enrich the lives of the people in our community. Continue reading “LIFE Program Update”
Meet our new faculty- Dr. Gina Besenyi and Becky Gilmore
Gina Besenyi is an assistant professor in the Department of Kinesiology. Continue reading “Meet our new faculty- Dr. Gina Besenyi and Becky Gilmore”
Alumni Spotlight- Dr. Clay B. Greeson
Clay B. Greeson, M.D. is an orthopaedic surgeon at Centura Health, St. Catherine Hospital in Garden City, Kansas. Continue reading “Alumni Spotlight- Dr. Clay B. Greeson”
Undergraduate Student Spotlight
Meet Kelli Stallbaumer, senior in Kinesiology. Continue reading “Undergraduate Student Spotlight”
Master’s Student Spotlight
Meet Korynne Rollins, master’s student in Kinesiology. Continue reading “Master’s Student Spotlight”
Doctoral Student Spotlight
Get to know our doctoral student, Jacob Caldwell. Continue reading “Doctoral Student Spotlight”
From our department head
Welcome to our summer 2017 Department of Kinesiology newsletter. It is packed with news and information about graduate and undergraduate academic programs, students, faculty, research and alumni.
It has been my pleasure to serve as department head for the past three years. After 20 years with the department, I am both amazed and thrilled to see the growth and positive changes that have occurred in the department. We have truly extraordinary faculty committed to providing our nearly 700 undergraduate and 40+ graduate students with an excellent education. Our faculty’s research seeks to discover new knowledge related to physical activity and health and translate this knowledge to improve people’s lives. Both faculty and students are creative and industrious as they successfully work together to achieve this goal. Continue reading “From our department head”
