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New Members Inducted to Eta Sigma Delta, Hospitality Management Honor Society

On December 4, 2018 the Department of Hospitality Management inducted seven new members into Eta Sigma Delta, the international hospitality management honors society.

Posted on 12/5/2018 2:43:09 PM

Hospitality Management Student Awarded Two Scholarships by Club Managers Association of America

George Thomas, president of the Pittsburgh Club Managers Foundation, awarded to Matthew Marinchek, a sophomore in the Department of Hospitality Management at IUP, both the prestigious PCMF Internship Scholarship and the distinguished IUP Hospitality Management Student Scholarship.

Posted on 12/4/2018 1:42:23 PM

Study of Family Visitation Among Incarcerated Fathers

Professors Jamie Martin and Shannon Womer Phaneuf recently published an article entitled Family Visitation and Its Relationship to Parental Stress Among Jailed Fathers in The Prison Journal.

Posted on 11/27/2018 9:09:41 AM

Paternostro-Bayles Co-Authors Paper on Preparticipation Screening Before Physical Activity

Madeline Paternostro-Bayles, professor in the Kinesiology, Health, and Sports Science Department, co-authored a paper titled “Preparticipation Screening before Physical Activity in Community Lifestyle Interventions.”

Posted on 11/26/2018 2:21:45 PM

Employment and Labor Relations Graduate Student Receives PSEA 2018 Education Support Professional of the Year Award

Denise Kennedy, a current graduate student enrolled in the Department of Employment and LaborRelations, has been awarded the PennsylvaniaState Education Association’s 2018 Education Support Professional of theYear.

Posted on 11/20/2018 10:31:17 AM

Hody Awarded 2018 Health and Human Services Young Alumni Achievement Award

The 2018 Collegeof Health and Human Services Young Alumni Achievement Award was presented toDepartment of Safety Sciences alumnus Brandon Hody ’12, M’15.

Posted on 11/14/2018 1:55:14 PM

Lorenzi Receives State Service Award

David Lorenzi, associate professor in the Departmentof Kinesiology, Health, and Sport Science, recently received the Ethel G. EnckeService Award from the Pennsylvania State Association for Health, PhysicalEducation, Recreation, and Dance (PSAHPERD).

Posted on 11/12/2018 12:02:36 PM

Third Candidate for Dean of Health and Human Services

The third candidate for the dean of Health and Human Services will be on campus Thursday, November 8. A presentation and open forum with the candidate will take place in Room B11 of the Humanities and Social Sciences building from 3:25 to 4:25 p.m.

Posted on 11/6/2018 9:25:28 AM

Second Candidate for Dean of Health and Human Services

The second candidate for dean of Health and Human Services will be on campus Tuesday, November 6. A presentation and open forum with the candidate will take place in the Great Room of Elkin Hall from 2:10 to 3:10 p.m.

Posted on 11/1/2018 4:22:45 PM

First Candidate for Dean of Health and Human Services

The first candidate for dean of Health and Human Services will be on campus Monday, November 5. A presentation and open forum with the candidate will take place in Room B10 of the Humanities and Social Sciences building from 1:15 to 2:15 p.m.

Posted on 11/1/2018 10:26:15 AM

Zink’s Lepley Pool Re-Opens on July 11

The Lepley Natatorium will re-open on Wednesday, July 11, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. All open swims after July 11 will be held at Zink Hall.

Posted on 7/6/2018 10:42:03 AM

Health and Human Services’ 28th Annual Awards Luncheon

The College of Health and Human Services’ 28th annual awards luncheon was held on May 8, 2018, at the Rustic Lodge to recognize faculty members for outstanding research and service.

Posted on 5/14/2018 3:12:32 PM

IUP Faculty Recognized at Center for Teaching Excellence 2018 Awards Dinner

To recognize and support outstanding faculty members and teaching associates, the Center for Teaching Excellence offers awards that recognize teaching excellence and a commitment to our students.

Posted on 4/27/2018 11:14:41 AM

Mary Williams to Serve as Dean of College of Health and Human Services

Effective February 17, Mary Williams will serve as dean of the College of Health and Human Services. Williams has served in the role of interim dean since February 16, 2016.

Posted on 2/18/2018 8:04:51 PM

IUP Presents at Governor’s Emergency Preparedness Summit

IUP representatives presented at the first Governor’s Emergency Preparedness Summit on Tuesday, October 3, in Hershey, Pennsylvania. The summit theme was “Collaboration,” which focused on the importance of communication and partnerships through the statewide emergency response community.

Posted on 10/4/2017 10:40:23 AM

“Good Morning America” Consults Kinesiology Faculty Member on Drowning Prevention

“Good Morning America” interviewed IUP’s AdamKatchmarchi, Lepley Aquatics director and temporary assistant professor inKinesiology, Health, and Sport Science, on Monday, July 3. Katchmarchi is the President of the National Drowning Prevention Alliance.

Posted on 7/5/2017 9:34:15 AM

Take Advantage of Summer Swim Lessons at Zink Pool

This summer's programming offers “Learn to Swim” at various levels, swimming stroke clinic, and open lap swim times.

Posted on 6/8/2017 2:55:14 PM

IUP’s Lepley Pool Offering New 2017 Swim Programming

Come make a splash at Zink Hall’s pool, open to IUP employees, students, and the Indianacommunity.

Posted on 1/23/2017 1:02:21 PM

IUP Nursing Alumni Receive Cameos of Caring Award

Six IUP Nursing and Allied Health Professions alumni were selected for the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing's Cameos of Caring award.

Posted on 11/8/2016 1:36:41 PM

Human Development, Fashion, and Interior Design Awards 2016 Scholarships

The College of Health and Human Services would like to congratulate the Department of Human Development, Fashion, and Interior Design on awarding $21,781 in scholarships to these student recipients.

Posted on 10/18/2016 12:51:56 PM

Health and Human Services 26th Annual Awards

The College of Health and Human Services’ 26th annual awards luncheon was held on May 4, 2016, at the Rustic Lodge to recognize faculty members for outstanding research and service.

Posted on 5/12/2016 11:33:26 AM

Senior Respiratory Care Students Win State Contest

IUP Health and Human Services senior respiratory care students were crowned “Champions of the 2016 PSRC Student Sputum Bowl” on April 14, 2016.

Posted on 4/26/2016 4:22:46 PM

Shellenbarger Selected as Leadership Mentor

Teresa Shellenbarger has been selected as a leadership mentor in The tonor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau, and the Elsevier Foundation for 2016–17.

Posted on 4/7/2016 4:27:43 PM

Cambria-Somerset Council for Education of Health Professionals, Inc., Conference at the Slopes

Senior students from IUP's West Penn Hospital School of Respiratory Care, traveled to Seven Springs Resort to attend the Cambria-Somerset Council for Education of Health Professionals, Inc., “Conference at the Slopes—a Respiratory Care and Sleep Medicine conference,” where they won the trivia competition.

Posted on 4/7/2016 4:27:04 PM

Health and Human Services Spring 2016 Research Appreciation Award Recipients

The College of Health and Human Services announces its spring 2016 Research Appreciation Award Recipients.

Posted on 4/4/2016 2:21:10 PM

Nursing Research Student McClain Receives Barry Goldwater Scholarship

Please join us in congratulating the Nursing McNair Scholar, Kara McClain, one of only 16 Pennsylvania students to receive the prestigious Barry Goldwater Scholarship.

Posted on 4/1/2016 1:19:00 PM

Academy of Culinary Arts Featured in News Video and Story

Health and Human Services’ Academy of Culinary Arts “Serves up Success” in a recent article and video in the Indiana Gazette.

Posted on 3/31/2016 2:38:08 PM

Indiana’s Cookin’ to Feature Academy of Culinary Arts Chefs, Food and Nutrition Faculty

Students join forces with Idamarie Laquatra and Diane Wagoner, and Chefs John Kapusta and Anthony Battaglia, for a night of demonstrations and entertainment at Indiana’s Cookin’, which benefits the Indiana County Community Action Program’s food bank, on April 5 at the KCAC.

Posted on 3/30/2016 3:10:14 PM

Fourth Annual Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice Alumni Panel Discussion

More than 300 faculty, staff, and students attended the fourth annual Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice Alumni Panel Discussion on March 24, 2016, in the HUB Ohio Room.

Posted on 3/29/2016 12:25:52 PM

College of Health and Human Services Alumni Selected as Cameos of Caring Award Recipients

Four alumni have received the honor which goes to those individuals “who demonstrated excellence in nursing care, served as an advocate for patients and families, and embodied the essence of the nursing profession.”

Posted on 8/27/2015 11:12:45 AM

25th Annual HHS Awards and Recognition Ceremony

On April 30, 2015, the College of Health and Human Services celebrated the past academic year and highlighted the positive impact its faculty, staff, students, retired faculty, community partners, and university leadership have on the university and our local, national, and professional communities.

Posted on 5/14/2015 1:07:16 PM

Cook Appointed Assistant Dean of the College of Health and Human Services

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Amy Cook, beginning March 30, 2015, as the assistant dean of the College of Health and Human Services.

Posted on 4/2/2015 11:13:50 AM

24th Annual Health and Human Services Awards and Recognition Ceremony

The College of Health and Human Services celebrated its 24th annual Awards and Recognition Ceremony on April 24, 2014.

Posted on 5/8/2014 12:24:10 PM

Health and Human Services Presents Research, Outstanding Teacher Awards

The College of Health and Human Services recently honored Dr. Sharon Deutschlander, Health and Physical Education Department, with its 2010 Outstanding Teacher Award and Dr. Jennifer Roberts, Criminology Department, with its 2010 Research Award.

Posted on 7/2/2010 2:56:17 PM

Preventing Sexual Assault Program, April 6

“It Can’t Happen to Me” is a program for both men and women to prevent sexual assault. It takes place on Tuesday, April 6, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. in Suites on Maple West, G12.

Posted on 4/1/2010 1:28:28 PM

Open Forum on Health Professions, February 3

On February 3, 2010, the College of Health and Human Services Living-Learning group will host an open forum in the Wellness Suites on health professions that we offer. The event will begin at 5:00 p.m. with pizza, followed by a Q&A session at 5:30 p.m.

Posted on 2/2/2010 11:19:41 AM

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