Announcements Week of January 7, 2018

The HTM Department wishes you the best of luck with the start of a new semester! Welcome Back Students!

Need Advising Help? CCPS Advising has walk-in hours THIS WEEK!

Campus Life Night 2.0 Campus Life Night is GVSU's annual student organization fair! Join us on January 11, 2019 from 6 - 8 PM in Kirkhof! Learn about all the student organizations and campus departmental resources GVSU has to offer. Come be a part of the one of the biggest GVSU student traditions on-campus!  - Learn about the 450+ registered student organizations on campus - Meet campus department staff and learn how you can benefit from GVSU's countless resources for students - Receive giveaways and freebies

HTM Majors… Declare Your HTM Emphasis Have you declared your emphasis yet, as part of your HTM major? If not, go to MyBanner, then click on Student Records, and click on the “Change Major” option to update or declare your emphasis area. HTM Emphasis Areas: Food and Beverage Management Lodging Management Meeting and Event Management Recreation and Leisure Management Tourism Management Declare Your HTM Emphasis

Start browsing programs now at: www.gvsu.edu/studyabroad. Study Abroad Fair Browse study abroad programs around the world! There are options for every major and minor at GVSU. Get answers to questions about program selection, funding, academics and more.    Questions?  Visit the Padnos International Center in 130 Lake Ontario Hall during Office Hours or contact them at studyabroad@gvsu.edu or 616-331-3898.   Start browsing programs now at:  www.gvsu.edu/studyabroad.

Winter 2019 Meeting dates will be announced soon! Network…Have Fun…Be Involved! Winter 2019 Meeting dates will be announced soon! HTM CLUBS

Spring Break 2019 with ahc+hospitality AHC+Hospitality is providing hospitality management students an opportunity to increase their portfolio and network with AHC Leadership, while also diving into an extremely critical component of hotel operations-Housekeeping.  Their goal is to shed light on how absolutely rewarding a role in Housekeeping actually is, how invaluable it is to the success of a hotel/restaurant/facility and a perspective on all the facets this department actually possesses. What the Spring Break Week Entails (March 3-10, 2019):  Hosting students at all three of AHC properties (Courtyard Downtown, JW, Amway) the entire week to live and breathe each of the Housekeeping and Laundry Departments.  Students will learn all the various Housekeeping roles and what each role does on a daily basis while actually performing on-the-job tasks for a “day in a life”.  Students will be able to learn and understand the difference between a select service, luxury and convention hotel Housekeeping operation Students will be tasked to complete a project and present it during Friday’s closing session Experience Grand Rapids will host the students for Grand Rapids CTA (Certified Tourism Ambassador) training Each student will enjoy an “Experience Stay” the week in which they will stay at our properties to gain a “guests perspective” of Housekeeping.  We in turn are asking that they inspect and “shop” our properties as a “secret shopper” of sorts. Upon completion, each student will receive an AHC Housekeeping 101 Externship certification that they can add to their portfolio as well If interested, please e-mail your resume and cover letter to Brian DeMeester, Executive Housekeeper – Amway Grand Plaza, at Bdemeester@ahchospitality.com, by Friday, January 18, 2019.

Open to ALL hospitality students from ANY university AND it’s FREE to attend! Over 100 companies will be in attendance! Register HERE!

HTM Networking EXTRAVAGANZA! Stop by before, after, even during classes and chat to local managers from a variety of hospitality organizations! Get to know the person behind the suit – You never know what you may have in common!! Ask questions about the company, upcoming openings and more! Build rapport – Start professionally networking!! This event is FREE and open to ALL students! Snacks and refreshments will be available throughout the session! Companies already signed up include: AHC+Hospitality | CityFlatsHotel | Entertainment Cruises | Grand Rapids Downtown Market | GVSU Campus Dining | Lions & Rabbits | Lodgco Hospitality | Mission Point Resort | Stafford’s Hospitality | Suburban Inns | Suburban Inns – Embassy Suites GR | The Chamber of Commerce Grand Haven, Spring Lake, Ferrysburg | The Cheney Place, and more to come! SAVE THE DATE! Tuesday, February 5, 2019 10:00am-3:00pm Hager-Lubbers Exhibition Hall (105E DeVos)

AHLEF Scholarship Application Deadline: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2019 The GVSU HTM Department is guaranteed scholarship money for our students ($7,500 this year!), so don’t miss out on this great opportunity to help cover some of the costs of your education! PLEASE NOTE: Applications are to be completed ONLINE through AH&LEF’s website. You will need to give a copy of your completed application and your application confirmation number to Victoria Stubbs (stubbsvi@gvsu.edu) in the HTM Office no later than Wednesday, February 13, 2019 by 5pm.  Past recipients of the AH&LEF Annual Grant Scholarship may apply again! Please visit the scholarship page on the HTM website for complete scholarship information. www.gvsu.edu/htm

$5 All available at $20 218C DEV $5 2 Larges Left 4 Mediums Left 5 Extra Larges Left $5 4 Mediums Left 5 Larges Left

GVSU Hospitality & Tourism Management Stay up-to-date on the latest HTM events, job/internship opportunities, and industry news! “Like” us on Facebook: GVSU Hospitality & Tourism Management Follow us on Twitter: @GVSUHTM Follow us on Instagram: Add us on LinkedIn: Follow Us!

2019 application deadline dates will be updated soon! Visit the “Current Students” tab on the HTM website, then select “Scholarships” to view a complete list of opportunities specifically for HTM students. 2019 application deadline dates will be updated soon! HTM Scholarships

Come Intern With Access Of West Michigan Must be a Junior or Senior level college student Interest in actively learning about event planning and development. Ability to multi task and use creativity to develop new event concepts. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Outgoing and friendly personality who enjoys working with people. Work with accuracy and attention to detail. Ability to work well as a team member or independently. Please Contact Savion Sanford at savion@accessofwestmichigan.org

Jobs Added to HTM Website Last Week Residence Inn Grand Rapids Airport Night Audit GRBride Internship JW Marriott Grand Rapids Room Division and Operations Internship The Red Shed, LLC Wedding/Event Specialist – Intern The Harris Building Part-Time Event Staff

Hospitality and Tourism Management Department Main Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm Phone Number: (616) 331-3118 Location: 218C DeVos www.gvsu.edu/htm Stop in or call if you have any questions! Please call the CCPS Advising Center if you need to schedule an advising appointment. 616.331.6890