Weekly Announcements Week of March 28, 2016

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NEW HTM Emphasis! The HTM Department is pleased to announce the addition of “Recreation and Leisure Management” as a 5 th emphasis option for HTM majors. You must elect the new catalog year if you’d like to pursue this emphasis. For more information please visit our website:

Spring 2016 Important Registration Information As you prepare to register, please be aware of this special course sections: A special section of HTM 213 “Introduction to Food and Beverage Management” will be offered at the GVSU Detroit Campus (nearby Comerica Park / Ford Field). Includes immersion in Detroit food and beverage locations.

Meritage Hospitality Group will be on campus holding interviews for their new restaurant, Wheelhouse Kitchen & Cocktails, located in downtown Grand Rapids on Thursday, April 14! Interviews will take place from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. in the Student Project Center/Leven Center (glass cubicles in DeVos C). Contact the HTM department at or stop by 218C DeVos to sign up for your interview time!

Industry Experience at NASC: April 3-7 What is NASC? National Association of Sports Commissions What event is in Grand Rapids of theirs? The Annual Symposium What happens at the symposium? Education sessions, networking & sales appointments Why should I volunteer? It gives you an upfront view into the sports tourism industry. You can see all sorts of industry professionals in action and get an idea of future employers (sports commissions, CVBs, & Event Owners). SIGN ME UP! Visit

Volunteers Needed! Hudsonville Spring Showcase Saturday, April 16 | 8am-2pm Hudsonville High School Volunteers will be able to network with the businesses and observe different components of a tradeshow. Duties will be passing out bags, greeting guests at the door and at a booth, and keeping an eye on the vendor hospitality suite. Volunteers must be able to work at least one and a half hour shifts, minimum. If interested, please contact Lindsey Carlon, at

Fall 2016 Important Registration Information As you prepare to register, please be aware of these special course sections: A special section of HTM 350 “Banquet and Catering Management” (Tuesday evenings) will be taught by new HTM adjunct, Mr. Dave Hoogterp. Some sessions will meet at Above and Beyond Catering (GR). Includes planning, execution and evaluation of various off-site catered events. This course is particularly targeted to “food and beverage” and “meeting and event” emphases. An inaugural section of HTM 380 “The JW Marriott Hospitality Experience” (Monday afternoons) will be taught at the downtown JW Marriott by hotel managers / HTM adjuncts Nick Remes and Brian Behler. Registration permits are by application only. Limited space is available. Learn more at: – Initial student selections begin March 21, 2016

Jobs Added to the HTM Website Last Week The Pines Motorlodge – 2016 Summer Employment Staybridge Suites – Front Desk Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Airport – Front Desk Agent Arcadia Bluffs – Front of the House Internship Circle Theatre – Audience Development Intern Cannonsburg Ski and Ride Area – Zip Line Tour Guide CityFlatsHotel Grand Rapids – Front Desk Agent Grand Haven Area Convention and Visitors Bureau – Marketing and Media Internship – Salmon Festival Intern Comfort Inn Grand Rapids Airport – Front Desk Associate Cascade Hills Country Club – Dining Room Server AHC+ Hospitality – Various Positions

Winter 2017 Important Registration Information As you prepare to register, please be aware of these special course sections: The inaugural section of HTM 237 “Fundamentals of Recreation and Leisure Programming” (required course in the Recreation and Leisure Emphasis) will be taught by Professor Lorie Tuma. – This course will be initially offered only in the Winter Semester, so plan accordingly. Long time HTM instructor Chris Longstreet will be offering HTM 480 “Hospitality Management in Las Vegas”. This semester long course includes a class trip to Las Vegas (for a behind the scenes experience) during Spring Break.

Hospitality and Tourism Management Department Main Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm Phone Number: (616) Location: 218C DeVos Stop in or call if you have any questions! Please call the CCPS Advising Center if you need to schedule an advising appointment