Category: Consumer Science

From throwing a welcome party for the Argentinian ambassador at the Omni Shoreham hotel in Washington, D.C., to developing an authentic Irish pub at Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee, Purdue University White Lodging-J.W. Marriott, Jr. School of Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM) alumnus Brian Findley (HTM ’85) has seen many different aspects of the hospitality industry throughout his long career in hotels.

Written By: Rebecca Hoffa, rhoffa@purdue.edu From throwing a welcome party for the Argentinian ambassador at the Omni Shoreham hotel in Washington, D.C., to developing an authentic Irish pub at Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee, Purdue University...

Assistant Professor Shawn Jung studies the ins and outs of conventions and similar events — technology that enhances attendees’ experiences, technology that assists organizers, how events impact cities’ economies and how conventions are navigating loosened COVID-19 restrictions.

Written by: Tim Brouk, tbrouk@purdue.edu Thousands of elves, wizards and warriors will invade Indiana when Gen Con returns to downtown Indianapolis on Aug. 4-7. The national role-playing game convention has been a Circle City summer staple for almost 20 years...

Locally owned downtown businesses do much more than just sell goods and services to customers — they sell the city or town, according to Professor Rodney Runyan.

Written by: Tim Brouk, tbrouk@purdue.edu Locally owned downtown businesses do much more than just sell goods and services to customers — they sell the city or town, according to Professor Rodney Runyan. From Oklahoma to Michigan, Texas to Indiana, the...

In a year where topics such as high inflation rates made frequent appearances in the news, saving more money is likely toward the top of many households’ resolutions lists for 2022. While it can seem like a daunting task, setting a New Year’s resolution to save more money or improve financial well-being doesn’t have to be difficult to achieve.

Written By: Rebecca Hoffa, rhoffa@purdue.edu In a year where topics such as high inflation rates made frequent appearances in the news, saving more money is likely toward the top of many households’ resolutions lists for 2022. While it can seem...

The person who started the phrase “it’s the thought that counts” probably didn’t work in retail. As the holiday shopping season reaches full swing and individuals began to brainstorm gifts and spending amounts that won’t disappoint, certain trends are showing up across retailers and consumers — even beyond the pressure to shop early.

Written By: Rebecca Hoffa, rhoffa@purdue.edu The person who started the phrase “it’s the thought that counts” probably didn’t work in retail. As the holiday shopping season reaches full swing and individuals began to brainstorm gifts and spending amounts that won’t...

Bianca Pryor co-founded Dr. Shalon’s Maternal Action Project, which strives for equitable, quality care for Black birthing people. It is named after Shalon Irving, a fellow Purdue alumna, mother and former epidemiologist for the Centers for Disease Control.

Written by: Tim Brouk, tbrouk@purdue.edu Black mothers often experience barriers, biases and disparate practices throughout their pregnancies and postpartum experience, according to Bianca Pryor, a Purdue University Consumer Science alumna and co-founder of Dr. Shalon’s Maternal Action Project (MAP). The...

For Purdue University College of Health and Human Sciences (HHS) alumna Virginia Jacko, there are three kinds of people: those who do not see an opportunity, those who see an opportunity but are afraid to act on it, and those who both see an opportunity and act on it. Throughout her life, Jacko has embodied the last, taking advantage of every opportunity, even if it wasn’t what she had planned.

Written By: Rebecca Hoffa, rhoffa@purdue.edu For Purdue University College of Health and Human Sciences (HHS) alumna Virginia Jacko, there are three kinds of people: those who do not see an opportunity, those who see an opportunity but are afraid to...

The School of Hospitality and Tourism Management got its start in 1887 in the School of Science as a series of Domestic Economy courses. As interest grew, the School of Science later established a Department of Household Economics in 1905 and developed an Institutional Management program in 1916.

Written By: Rebecca Hoffa, rhoffa@purdue.edu The White Lodging-J.W. Marriott, Jr. School of Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM) got its start in 1887 in the School of Science as a series of Domestic Economy courses. As interest grew, the School of...

While many retail stores have several iterations of the same gown, creative director Natalie Harris’ bridal gowns are unlike standard dresses on the market.

Written by: Rebecca Hoffa, rhoffa@purdue.edu While many retail stores have several iterations of the same gown, creative director Natalie Harris’ bridal gowns are unlike standard dresses on the market. An alumna of Purdue University’s College of Health and Human Sciences,...

From the hearty handshake to reading body language and unmasked facial expressions, soft skills enhance sales and management jobs.

Written by: Tim Brouk, tbrouk@purdue.edu The Purdue College of Health and Human Sciences’ selling and sales management internship program heavily relies on interpersonal connection. From the hearty handshake to reading body language and unmasked facial expressions, soft skills enhance sales...

Many people think of the pushy door-to-door salesperson stereotype when they hear the word “sales,” but for Benjamin George, a Purdue University College of Health and Human Sciences (HHS) alumnus, a career in sales means helping people.

Written by: Rebecca Hoffa Many people think of the pushy door-to-door salesperson stereotype when they hear the word “sales,” but for Benjamin George, a Purdue University College of Health and Human Sciences (HHS) alumnus, a career in sales means helping...

Purdue’s College of Health and Human Sciences (HHS) students continued to deliver and receive joy during the fall 2020 semester through a letter writing project conceived at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic by instructor Keith Molter.

Written by: Denise Buhrmester and Shannon Stemick Purdue’s College of Health and Human Sciences (HHS) students continued to deliver and receive joy during the fall 2020 semester through a letter writing project conceived at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic...

When people do take time away from the office, it’s often spent at home on a “staycation,” answering emails at work or checking social media, said Xinran Lehto, a professor in the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management

Have you used enough vacation days? Overworked and underpaid Americans have not used 705 million vacation days, according to the most recent figures from the United States Travel Association. When people do take time away from the office, it’s often spent...

College of Health and Human Sciences has a deep bench of talented alumni working for professional sports teams, both as athletes and as key players behind the scenes.

Original story by Greg McClure featured in Life360 magazine, Fall 2018, photos provided The College of Health and Human Sciences has a deep bench of talented alumni working for professional sports teams, both as athletes and as key players behind...

Purdue University College of Health and Human Sciences is Making Lives Better through world-class research. As we begin 2019 and celebrate 150 years of Giant Leaps at Purdue, we will showcase our research throughout the year—highlighting global advancements in health,...

It's January, and that means holiday credit card bills are coming due and tax season is right around the corner. If you made a New Year's Resolution to save more money, follow this SMART advice from Mike Roe, lecturer in...