ISU Department of Apparel, Events, and Hospitality Management - AESHM

09/01/2026

🍽️ A Taste of Tradition Since 1926

For 100 years, the Iowa State Tearoom has been bringing students, faculty, staff and the community together around good food, meaningful experiences and a whole lot of Cyclone tradition.

Now, it’s time to celebrate! 🎉

We’re kicking off our 100th anniversary year with a soft opening on September 9 at The Joan Bice Underwood Tearoom.

For our first week, we’ll be serving one special menu:

🍝 Tearoom Spaghetti
🫛 Italian-Style Green Beans
🥖 Garlic Bread
🎃 Pumpkin Bar

Whether you’ve been visiting the Tearoom for decades or you’re experiencing it for the first time, we invite you to pull up a chair and be part of a tradition that has been serving up memories for a century.

Here’s to 100 years of meals, memories and tradition at Iowa State! ❤️💛

08/28/2026

Dreaming of a career in fashion? Study at the London College of Fashion, one of the world's leading arts and fashion institutions, and gain hands-on experience from industry professionals in the heart of London. From styling and fashion business to design and beauty, courses are tailored to help you build real-world skills for the fashion industry.

Applications are due Sept. 28, just one month away! Learn more about the London College of Fashion and explore our full range of study abroad opportunities at the Study Abroad Fair on Sept. 3 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Memorial Union Great Hall.

Program details: https://bit.ly/3UXepz6

08/24/2026

Welcome to the Fall 2026 semester!

As a new academic year begins, Iowa State President David Cook shares a special welcome from the outdoor learning lab atop the nearly completed LeBaron Hall. Built to support creativity, collaboration and hands-on learning, the reimagined building represents the next chapter for the College of Health and Human Sciences. We can't wait to see how new and returning students use these spaces to build connections, pursue big ideas and make an impact this fall and beyond!

As Iowa State begins a new academic year, President David Cook refl...

08/15/2026

ISU FASHION CAMP 2026 👗 ⛺

This summer, we welcomed creative minds and aspiring fashion professionals from high schools around the nation to Iowa State for Fashion Camp!

Throughout the week, campers explored the many sides of fashion design and merchandising while building friendships and collaborating with one another. From an ice tie-dye workshop and sustainable accessory design to a fashion styling photoshoot, their creativity and enthusiasm were on full display.

If this summer was any indication, the future of fashion design and merchandising looks bright. ✨

Fashion, Fun, and Friendship — that sums up Fashion Camp 2026! 🌟 🫶

07/28/2026

Congratulations to Dr. SoJung Lee on being named one of the Global 100 Most Influential Educators in Hospitality for 2026 by the International Hospitality Institute, marking her second consecutive year receiving this prestigious honor.

This international recognition reflects Dr. Lee's continued leadership in hospitality education and her commitment to advancing the field through teaching, research and student mentorship. We are proud to have her expertise shaping the next generation of hospitality professionals in our department.

Congratulations, Dr. Lee, on this well-deserved achievement!

07/23/2026

From research presentations to national leadership, the Department of Apparel, Events and Hospitality Management made a strong showing at this year's ICHRIE Conference!

AESHM faculty and graduate students shared 25 research presentations (13 stand-up and 12 poster presentations), showcasing innovative hospitality research alongside colleagues from around the world.

The conference also brought several exciting milestones:
🏆 Graduate student Nikol Lopez and Dr. SoJung Lee received a Commendable Conference Paper Award.
🎉 Dr. Eric Brown was elected ICHRIE Director of Membership.
📚 Drs. SoJung Lee and Minwoo Lee were named co-chairs of the 2026 Research Marathon.
🤝 More than 30 alumni, faculty, students and friends gathered during the ISU Alumni Reception to reconnect and celebrate the Cyclone community.

Congratulations to everyone who represented Iowa State University and AESHM on the international stage!

07/20/2026

This year's Fashion Camp is July 26-31.

Iowa State gives high school students and those who have just graduated from high school a taste of what it's like to attend one of the best fashion programs in the Midwest.

Learn more here: https://hs.iastate.edu/info-for/visit-campus/fashion-camp/

07/15/2026

Iowa State Extension and Outreach and AESHM's Anirudh Naig are daylighting a surge in produce-borne contamination and what you can do to help prevent the spread of it.

Read the story here: https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/insight/cyclospora-outbreak-spreads-across-us-with-cases-surging-in-michigan/gm-GM6161F149?gemSnapshotKey

07/10/2026

From palaces and cultural districts to global fashion and hospitality destinations, students in AESHM's K-Culture Study Abroad program experienced South Korea far beyond the classroom.

Led by Dr. SoJung Lee and Yvonne Lee, students traveled through five Korean cities, gaining firsthand insight into fashion, hospitality, architecture, food, design, and culture while connecting with industry professionals and experiencing daily life abroad.

Experiences like these help students build global perspectives, expand their professional networks, and bring classroom concepts to life.

잘한다 (Jal-handa)! We're proud of how you represented Iowa State University and the Department of Apparel, Events and Hospitality Management throughout your journey. 🇰🇷❤️💛

07/08/2026

Google keepin' it 💯 - no cap!